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

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1928 volume:

The Faculty Principal..............................Mr. C. L. Bieoenbach Vice-Principal........................................UiM McLean Secretary.............................................Mbs. Tischlkr Stenographer................................Miss Bra xc WIN Clerk........................................ Miss Gordes Miss Hampel Miss Chevret Miss Fairchild COUNSELORS Miss Kelsey Miss Wartcmvcilcr Mrs. Montgomery Miss Webb ATTEN1)A XCE COl N SELORS Mrs. Sims, Clerk Mr. Lc Tcndrc, Dean of Boys Miss McLean Miss Altona Miss Bocttlcr Miss Staley Mr. Gray Miss Campbell Miss Gay ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Miss Coffin Mrs. Fleischer Mrs. Weir Miss Harrow Miss Fry Miss Kinell Miss Doyle Miss Hogan Mrs. Livingston Mrs. Stone Mrs. Mains Mr. Winter Miss May Miss Peterson Miss Simpson HISTORY DEPARTMENT Mrs. Grant Miss Kelsey Miss Price Mrs. Scammcll Miss Groefsema Miss McCoy Miss Sanderson Miss Stewart Miss Holcomb Miss Noble MATHEMATICS Miss Abbott Miss L;Jrd Mr. Orth Mrs. Strand Miss Beyer Miss Lewis Mrs. Scovell Miss Tyler Mr. Post Miss Alsop Mr. Ames Miss Haney Mrs. Howard Miss Chevret Miss Bartlett Mrs. Gerlach Miss Malotte Mr. Young Mr. Cooper Mr. Ingle Mr. Bnrkhard Miss Hannas Mr. Jennings Mr. Eadie Mr. Erickson Miss Burke Mr. Christensen Mr. Emery SCIENCE Miss Finley Miss Pingcr CLASSICS Miss Webb Mrs. Post Miss Roberts Miss Searls Mr. Taylor Mrs. Walker Mr. Wheeler Miss White MODERN LANGUAGES Miss de la Cuesta Miss Fialou, Mrs. Montgomery Miss Wartenweiler Miss Domcngc Mrs. Lalan UcV Miss Smith Miss Woisard Miss Kinell ART DEPARTMENT Miss Fairchild Mrs. Higley Miss Marshall HOME ECONOMICS Mrs. Phillips MECHANIC ARTS Mr. Cremaux Mr. Moffett Mr. Standley Mr. King Mr. Morrill Mr. Street COM M ERCIAL DEPARTM ENT Miss Cody Mr. Herr Mr. Raup Miss Dickinson Miss Palmer Miss Reynolds Mrs. Proctor Miss Todd Mr. Stuart Mr. Wagenct Mrs. Stuart Mrs. Van Yrankcn MUSIC DEPARTMENT Mr. Morton Miss Wilson PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Mr. Gross Mr. Parker Miss Entz Mr. Lamar Miss Kelley Miss Morris Miss Dunn, Proctor LIBRARIAN—Mrs. Mathewson Mrs. Olson Miss Tcbbc Miss Thielen I Honesty have been much pleased with the way the students have tried to maintain high standards of conduct this semester. The student body officials were not satisfied with making promises, but actually put their regulations into effect so that good behavior naturally followed. The committees of students who were appointed by them did such good work that there was no public display of disorder such as has at times hurt the good name and reputation of our school. The Representative Council was composed of thoughtful students who were wise in their deliberations and capable in presenting questions to their advisory sections. I he Student Body certainly deserves congratulation for what it has accomplished as an organization. Can we say as much for the students individually? Naturally, yes. for the great majority; otherwise, the conduct of the whole could not have been satisfactory. But there arc far too many individual exceptions. As I talk to students about their troubles, I find that most of them are due to thoughtlessness and a subsequent attempt to conceal things. Violation of rules, misconduct, and deceit usually make trouble for many persons besides the original offender, and often bring grief and sorrow which last through life. When we try to excuse ourselves for these things as being merely childish pranks, we only deceive ourselves and pave the way for more serious offenses. In moral questions there is no such thing as a “white lie,” if we mean by that an excusable one. Standards of honor which make it necessary to tell falsehoods in order to shield some one else do not help. 1 hey merely increase the number of offenders. One can be honest without being a tattler. A guilty person will usually sec the advantage of making a trank confession and will in the end be grateful to his friends if they have persuaded him to take that course. There is, therefore, nothing to be gained by trying to cover things up. I'he duty of each one of us is clear. First, be careful of your own conduct. If you have made a mistake, own up, see the thing in its right light, and decide never to commit that fault again. Second, help others to see the advantage of a frank statement of facts. I his course sets them right again and often saves an innocent person from suspicion. It is an old proverb, but still true, that honesty is the best policy. ?. MR. BIEDENBACH Log; of the Term O January 9. School Opens. 20. Rally Day. 27. Girls’ Reception. February 3. A. C. A. L. Opens. 6. G. A. A. Skit. 6. Track Sign Up. 7. Debating Victory. 15. Vaudeville Tryouts. 15. Hi-Y Basketball Dinner. 21. Basketball Team Wins A. C. A. L. 21. School Bank Started. 24. High Senior Dance. 24. I Iorsefeathers' Column Appears. March 2. Track Season Starts. 2. Senior Flay Tryouts. 2. 1 lonor Society Banquet. 9-10. Vaudeville. 16.. Latin Club Started. 23. Pod Sale Starts. 26. First Dinner for Dads and Daughters. April 11. Final Berkelcy-Oakland Debate. 12-13. G. A. Play —“A Hallowe’en Rehearsal.” 13. High 12 Mothers’ Tea. 18. B. H. S. Debaters hold Debating Championship. 20. School Band Concert. 21. Track Team Wins A. C. A. L. 27. Shakespeare Play. May 18. Senior Play — “Th« Importance of Being Lamest. 21. A. S. B. H. S. Election. 25. Dance Drama. 28. Public Speaking Banquet. 29. I ligh Senior Girls’ Farewell. 31. High Senior Dinner. June 1. Commencement Exercises. High Senior Officers President...........Fred Stripp Pice-President. . . .Leila Peoples Secretary......Catherine Davies Treasurer........Herbert Barton Senior Committees Social Co m m it tee Marian Sharpe, Chairman Byron Luther Virginia Carlyle Stephen Gamble Carol Simpson Play Commit tee Jesse Sprigg, Chairman Frances Woolsey Evelyn Hemmings Priscilla Shepard Ben Boynton Gift Committee George Fleming. Chairman Katherine Sneed Will Jessup Marianne Wool I Margaret Newlove Josephine Adams William Ajello Priscilla Alden Bernard Allen Clifton Amsbury Carlo Anderson Sam Anderson Harold Andree John Annis Noel Araneta Bernice Archer Dorothy Asher Dorothea Asman Carolyn Bailey Barbara Barber Elizabeth Barber William Barlow Ruth Bartlett Herbert Barton Myrna May Bearcc Laura Bee Elizabeth Bell Kathleen Bcndall Jeanne Benton Albert Bergman Wilma Bishop Dorothy Blevins Elizabeth Blevins Margaret Blodgett Kermit Blodgett Esther Blumberg Alberta Bohannon Freda Bolt Allen Bowie Jr. Nell Boylin Benjamin Boynton Doris Braley Vernon Brant Ruth Brazel Thelbert Brewster Weiler Bringhurst Earlle Brock Imogen Brogdon Helen Buchli Bcrnis Burger Nancy Burnell Vera Burns Edna Caflisch David Cameron Chester Campbell Evelyn Campbell John Carbone James Carlcton Constancia Carlson Virginia Carlyle Marie Carroll Katherine Cathcart Ruth Cawthorne William Chandler Margaret Christensen Norman Christensen Newell Clement Leonard Churchill Gerald Compton Anson Clark Ruth Comstock Edwina Clayton Edward Connelly Kenneth Conway Alicia Cooper Imelda Cooper Blanche Coulon Marie Cowan Jean Crawford Lewis Crosby Ralph Curtis Herbert Dale Donald Dalziel Elizabeth Daniel James Daniels Gregorio Danivan Eleanor Danker Catherine Davies Samuel Davis William DeGraves Ellis Dehn Louis DeMonte Mary Dempsey Bradley Dennis Aileen Dennis Augusta Doell Adeline Donnelly Henry Donovan Ella Dragon Hilda Dreyer Lucile Dunham John Edwards Madeline Eistrat Robert Ely James Fahey Majel Fahrney Naomi Farnsworth Warren Faulkner Richard Felt Maxine Fiedler Edward Finn George Fleming Enerd Forsell Kathryn Frickstad Sakaye Fujii Toshiko Fujii Stephen Gamble Arnold Gander Dorothy Garden Earl Garrettson Ruth Gavin Carl Geschke Margaret Geyer Drayce Gibbins Jeannette Gilmore Naida Gilmore Arthur Gracey iohn Givens Beatrice Gracey lorothea Goldsmith Laurence Graves Oscar Goodale Elora Greeley Joseph Selby Green Selby Greer Raines Griffin Barbara Griffith Lovett Gusky Faustino Habon Alice Hakola Carl Hansen Shirley Hanson Lucile Harper Evelyn Harris Keith Harvey Lyon Hazleton Evelyn Hemming Edgar Hemphill Bruce Hendrick Richard Hensley Herbert Herm Margaret Herriott Allen Hershey Martha Hester Millicent Hillbun Elizabeth Hoggard Frances Holbrook Melville Holmes Mav Hood Robert Hoogs Leona Horgan Miller Hotchkiss Frances Hotsenpiller Andrew Howat Betty Howell Ger shorn Howes Robert Howes Chester Huddleston Margaret Hunter Lyle Jackson Henrietta Jacobs Ruth Jacobs Ned Jacobson William Jessup Mabel Johanson Herman Johnson Helen Johnston Florence Jones Robert Jones Elizabeth Jongencel Vesta Jowitt Marguerite Karsten Miye Kasai Marian Kelley Harold Kern Miriam Kerr Allen King Clara King Rosebelle King Virginia King Marie Kinney Jack Klein Edna Kness Saima Koski Lowell Kramer Addison Laflin Marjorie Lake Marguerite Lane Katharine Langan Mary Lanigan Alvin Larson Herbert Larson Mabel Larson Stanley Larson Beatrice Lathrop mm Robert Lattin John Leary Lawrence Laufenberg Earle Lee Nettie Lawson Elizabeth Lee Dorothy Lean Dorothy Leigh Franklin Lewis Arnold Lindquist Walter Lock Florence Loeffert Florence Long Richard Loosley Frances Lukey Laura Luman Elmer Lund Carl Lundberg iune Lundin iyron Luther John Luthin Anna Lynip Robert Martin Virginia Martin Bessie Mathews Helen Matthew Clara Maurer Jcssie-Ruth May Roderick Mays John McCarthy Elizabeth McAllister Anita McCombs Turner McBaine Donald M'cCorklc Donald McCarthy Mildred McCreery Frank McEncany Omer McGee Coy McGowan Richard McGuire Floyd Nichols Allen Ohlson Fay Painter Hal Patton Harold Pearson Mary Nichol Natalie Ormsby Albert Paiva Jeanne Patty . 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Mrs. Weir, our faculty adviser, whose kind advice and assistance have once more carried the Olla Podrida on to success. Miss Marshall, who has managed the art work so expertly and capably. Mr. Emery, who has made our photographic work of such fine quality. Mr. Herr, who has so practically and efficiently managed the business end of our work. Mr. McCullagh; the firm of Ledcrer, Street, and Zeus; and the Commercial Art and Engraving Company with whom our business relations have been most pleasant. I he students and faculty members of Berkeley High who have so loyally co-operated with the Pod salesmen in making the ticket sale such a great success. Donald Dalziel. Malcolm Reed. OLLA PODRIDA STAFF BILL BARLOW BARNEY ALLEN HERBERT HERMS . WILLIAM CHANDLER LOUIS PAPE HERBERT THELEN VIRGINIA CLARK THEODOSIA STEPHENS MARIAN MATTA BARBARA BARBER ELEANOR BUTLER (Abwnt) WEEKLY NEWS STAFF ADDISON LAPLIN COY McGOWAN WHITNEY JONES GEORGE SCHRODER HERBERT HERMS LEILA PEOPLES CAROLYN JONES VIRGINIA CLARK JACQUELINE WATKINS ART STAFF Cover ...James Mathiesex Frontispiece Senior Class Publications Wili.iam Wilke Douglas Scott Florence Wilson II'carers of the B James Hill Activities Dramatics Athletics.....................Jack Boylin Jokes.............................Gkrshom Howes Cartoon..............................lion Craig Cartoon...................George Sc h roder Cartoon..............................Dick Mowday Autographs...........................Mary Hatch Organisations........................Ynez Springer The Weekly News IT11 the end of this term is concluded the thirty-third volume of the Weekly News. Once again one of Berkeley 1 Iigh's oldest and most valuable traditions has been carried on successfully. Looking back over the term, we feel that the Weekly News has lived up to its ideals. Special mention should be made of the following groups, whose work has greatly helped to make this volume a success: The members of the Journalism class who have contributed editorials, news items, and jokes for each issue. The Printing class who have so carefully managed the printing of the Weekly News. Our advertisers who have made possible the free distribution of the Weekly News. The boys who faithfully folded and distributed the twenty-eight hundred copies of the Weekly News each week. The students of Berkeley High who have so kindly shared our troubles and triumphs. DONALD DaLZIEL. Malcolm Reed. GERALD NEASHAM A. S. B. H. S. AC'11 succeeding term in the life of our student body government sees the students striving to maintain those standards and traditions which have been set in the past. I he success of each term is determined by our loyalty to those standards; we feel that this term has reached the goal. _____________Starting out with a new spirit for good student government and aided by the co-operation of the teachers and students, we have made remarkable progress. As we glance back at this term’s calendar, we feel that we could expect nothing better. Every activity has been backed with the dominant spirit of Berkeley I ligh. The Vaudeville was a splendid example of what may be done to show school spirit; to demonstrate that our B. H. S. spirit is big—big in every sense of the word. Speaking in behalf of the Board of Control, I will say that we are proud of Berkeley 1 ligh. We will look back on our Alma Mater as the years pass and watch her train and develop those young men and women whose standards will be as ours have been, and whose ideals will carry them on to heights as great as those which we hope to reach. As we leave, we place our student body in the hands of new leaders. To these we say, “Preserve its standards; then strive for better, and we shall go forth from Berkeley High, happy, proud, and thankful.” Gerald Xkasham. ■Bi JUNE STONE BARNEY ALLEN BOARD OF CONTROL MR. HERR KENNETH YOUNG JACQUELINE WATKINS JOHN LEARY Tke Girls’ Association President......Marjorie Staats Vice-President . Elizabeth Smart Secretary............Laura Bee Treasurer..........Betty Shuey Song Leader........Mary I latch The Girls’ Association is always on the map in our school. This term has been no exception. The old time freshman reception appeared under the new name of the “Frosh Frolic” and lived up to this new caption, for the Social Committee carried out the program with great enthusiasm. The freshmen were given favors in the form of tiny basketballs suspended on red and gold ribbons, and the Gymnasium was crowded with gay dancers. A new feature was added to the girls’ activities this semester. This was the Dads’ and Daughters’ Dinner. Seventy-six girls and their fathers were present. An interesting program was presented by the girls. The most notable gift selected by the Improvement Committee this term is a portrait of Miss McLean which has been presented to the school and now hangs in our school library. A reproduction of this portrait appears in this issue. In behalf of the other officers of the Girls’ Association I wish to thank the girls as a whole for their co-operation which was needed to make this semester a success, and express our appreciation tor the help given us by Mrs. Stone, Mr. Biedenbach, and the faculty. Marjorie Staats. Honor Society jms term has marked the fourth milestone in the life of the I lonor Society—the end of another successful chapter in this organization’s book of growth and service. It is hard now to imagine Berkeley High without its Honor Society, but two short years ago, the society was just organized and had comparatively few members. Today it is one of the school’s most active organizations, and has 123 members. The aim of this term’s Honor Society has been to serve through coaching. Many students have been helped along courses that otherwise would have been difficult for them. In this way the society has been a real help to the school. It has become a custom for the Honor Society to give a banquet at the end of each term as a farewell to the graduating members. This term the idea was changed and the banquet was given at the first of the term as a welcome to the members. The banquet was well attended, and was a great success. Speeches were given by teachers and students, while entertainment was offered between courses. Afterwards the new members were initiated. The officers for the Spring term of 1928 were: President, Roderick Mays; Vice-President, Jean Carson; Secretary, Laura Bee; Executive Board, Eileen Halloran and Herman Kindlcr. Representative Council NEW phase of democracy has come into our student government, the Representative Council. The purpose of this council is two-fold; first, to bring the entire student body into closer contact with the student officers and teachers; second, to give the students themselves a real part in making the laws and regulations that govern our student body. The forming of such a council has been considered for some time, and the actual move has meant a big forward step for our school government. The Representative Council has been remarkably successful this term. Notice was sent out to the advisories that a representative was to be chosen, and the first meeting was called to discuss the question of whether or not our Vaudeville could be continued. You all know the decision that was reached and how fitting it proved to be. It was only through the Student Representatives that the ideas of all the students on this matter were gotten, and such a decision reached. The Representative Council has opened a new road towards better understanding between officers and students, and has filled a vacancy long felt in our student government. Having proved its worth, it will be made a permanent and active part of the Associated Students of Berkeley High School. The Welfare Committee UK Spring term is always a full one, particularly in dramatics and athletics. This term it was soon evident that some organization was needed to take the place of last term’s Hally Committee. Consequently the Welfare Committee was organized. This committee consists of ten boys, under the chairmanship of one of the members of the Board of Control, Kenneth Young. From the first the Welfare Committee has proved itself capable and efficient, and a valuable asset to our school. The members took the traffic problem in hand and managed it well. They were also prominent at games and helped to keep order there. An entirely new problem came up this term, in the handling of which the committee again demonstrated its efficiency, that of order at the Vaudeville. The boys of the Welfare Committee served as ushers and maintained quiet during the performances. They are to be congratulated upon the fine work that they did. On the whole the Welfare Committee has proved itself a wonderful help towards maintaining spirit anil order at Berkeley I Iigh, and will become a permanent feature of our student body. The members of this term’s Welfare Committee arc: Bill Barlow, Newell Clement, Jim Dealy, Steve Gamble, Lyon Hazelton, George Hill, Francis LaVeque, Mel Nickerson, Ed Rivctt, Ernest Rowland. HE Forum has concluded another successful debating season, with Fred Stripp again in the office of President. Walter Woodfill also finished a second term in the position of Vice-President. Secretarial duties were in charge of William Jessup, while publicity was handled by Elizabeth Smart. The annual interscholastic debating series with Oakland High included the following speakers: Laura Bee, William Jessup, Florence Loeffert, James MacKay, Elizabeth Smart, Fred Stripp, Jacqueline Watkins, and Walter Woodfill. Berkeley was declared winner of the 1927-8 series. Although tying with Oakland on the actual number of debates won, Berkeley had two more judges’ decisions to her credit. Forum membership for the semester included: George Allison, Heath Angelo, Harry Bauer, Edwin Becker, Morgan Boyers, James Carleton, Seville Chapman, Thomas Farmer, Gerald Gill, William Jessup, Deane Langworthy, Charles Leighton, George Loeffert, James MacKay, Jack Moskowitz, Robert Peterson, Stephen Prescott, Bill Price, Edwin Richards, Lloyd Scouler, Laurie Smith, Fred Stripp, Edmond Thelen, Wickson Thomas, Dick Watkins, Ben Wilber, Walter Woodfill, Laura Bee, Jean Carson, Lucile Dunham, Virginia Faunce, Elizabeth Lee, Florence Levin, Florence Ix)effert, Marjorie Morris, Mary Powers, Marion Rcinertsen, Beyl Ringletaube, Elizabeth Smart, Mabel Stone, Margaret Thunen, Claire Tracy, Georgia Fully, Jacqueline Watkins, Elizabeth Wells, Harriet Wheeler, Rowcna Wise. Poetry Club TWILIGHT All is hushed, grey and still; The shadows falter—darken Then breezes quiver, Leaves all shiver. And the night grows chill. Ykra Holton-. NORSE WIFE Straight and tall she stood, And the salt wind hit her flesh. Flapped her skirts about her, Blew her hair. Straight she stood, and tall. Unnoticing, for out at sea The fishing fleet was disappearing: Again uncertainty! Virginia Rorkrts. THE GULLS Over windy waters. When the moon is a little basket Woven with gold, Hung on the arm of the sky-tender, W ho walks with the wind in his garments Scattering the stars-Come the Gulls. The wind tossed the little girl’s hair. She ran over the sleek rocks. Watching the lapping of the hungry sea; She saw the thin basket Scattering stars— She saw the Gulls. Light gleams on their gray bodies. The salt glistens on their feathers. They spread their wings to beat back the wind. Out of the dark, like morning. Come the Gulls. Betsey A lung. Camera Club President................................Miller Hotchkiss Pice-President......................................Bernard Smith Secretary.,..........................................Rindge Shima The Camera Club was revived last year, after having been discontinued for some time because of a lack of interest shown by the students. A new enthusiasm for photography has arisen this semester which has fostered the progress of the organization. The club is endeavoring to give the students an appreciation of art in photography, something that is lacking in the average student. The Camera Club holds its meetings every two weeks. The more experienced members of the group conduct the meetings. Some of the important work of this semester has included instruction in the developing and printing of films. Enlarging and toning have offered much valuable experience this term. Through the courtesy of the University of California, interesting films were brought to the students. Arrangements were made for the club to hear professional photographers speak. All of the work is very educational and profitable. The interest of the members makes possible the functions of the club, and only with their help can the plans for the future be successful. Spanish Club President....................................Barbara NlcKay Vice-President.................................IJoyd Scouler Secretary......................................Selma White The Spanish Club was organized in the spring term of 1926 by the Spanish students under the supervision of Mrs. Howard. At present, the students are showing a great interest in the organization, and it is rapidly progressing. The club endeavors to give the members an opportunity to learn to speak Spanish fluently. To accomplish this, all conversation is carried on in Spanish. Meetings are held every two weeks, and entertainment is provided. This semester, interesting programs have been given by members of the club. Stereopticon slides and one-act plays have added to the interest of the meetings. Talks have been given on Spanish manners and customs. Latin Club Consul............Gerald Bole (Junestor..........Mabel Stone Consul....‘.......Peggy Wood Censor . . .-. .Clarence Baumhefner Praetor.........Darrell Maurice Aedile.........Stewart Kimball The interest of the Latin students has made possible the establishment of a new organization this semester. The Latin Club has started with a fine membership, and has planned interesting programs which have been educational to the members. Arrangements have been made for speakers from the University of California, and stereopticon slides have been provided. The club furnishes entertainment at the meetings by presenting short one-act plays as well as singing Latin songs. French Club Chairman...........................Robert Klinefelter The French Club was organized last year by the students in the higher French classes. It was opened to all students studying French, and has found an important place in the list of school organizations. The club meets every two weeks under the supervision of Mrs. Howard. Programs this semester have proved very helpful to the students. The conversation gives the members an unusual opportunity for practice, because most of the class time is devoted to grammar. Slides arc shown and talks are given on France and French provinces. Members of the club have taken great interest in the presentation of short, onc-act plays, and in learning French songs. German Club President..........................Elizabeth Shultz I ice-President....................Elizabeth Daniels Secretary..........................Beryl Ringeltaube I he German Club, under the direction of Miss Wartenweiler, has made noteworthy progress this semester. The club has been recently reorganized, having been discontinued for several terms. The meetings are held on alternate Mondays in the P. T. A. rooms, and interesting, as well as educational programs, are presented by the members. This semester interesting slides on Nuremburg were given. German plays have been produced, which have proved very educational. All work of the club has been carried on in the German language. The members seem greatly interested in their work, and in the success of the club in the future. hirst Violins— Edward Vinn Concert Muster Lucille Taylor Ruth March Donald Goode Second Violins— Norman Howsmon Edwin Becker Elizal cth Ann Higley Sterling Ciorrill Violas— Beulah Ferguson Betty Johnston Lois Scouler Cello— John McCarthy Hasses— Vera Burns Doris Baird Edwin Suntcr Piano— Douglas Thompson 1: lutes— Eliot Wilbur James McCarthy Clarinets— Walter Woodfill Elwin Kunzclman Oboe— Fred Ebersole Hassoon Lewis Cooley Trumpets Dick Good Dale Sandifur Horn— August Sairanen Trombone— K. C. Stevens Drums and Tympani-Sanford Berger Advanced Band Solo Cornets— Donald Dalziel Bob Rice Walter Fclthouse Dick Good I:irst Cornets— Dale Sandifur Lloyd Scoulcr J. V. Rice Edward Freitas Second Cornets— Reed Nichols Edward Gorman Fred Artus Tauno Rnis Saxophones— Alto Robert Lewis T enor Rindge Shima Baritone Earl Wheeler T romboncs— K. C. Stevens Carlton Peck Hubert Salsbury Walter Read Baritones— Robert Lattin Carl Nicpcr Horns— Dave Cameron Robert Kleinhammer Burlingame Bullock Tubas— John I.uthin Scott Hamm Solo Clarinets— George Fleming Roderick Matheson First Clarinets— Harold Saxton Irving Schocnfcld Bill Barlow John McGuffick Second Clarinets— Alexander Russell Edward Gray Bass Clarinet— Robert Thomas Drums— Jim Smith Max Hendrickson Girls’ Glee Club Dorothy Allen Jane Hughes Flora Anderson Martha Izumi Delores Andrade Lizziheth Kankkonen Ruth Arnold Jane Keeney Margaret Blodgett Yvonne La Mothe Dorothy Booth Pauline Lindquist Nell Boylin A lyse Lyon Natalie Brccheen Myrtle Matson Thelbcrt Brewster Lois McCausland Ruth Brown Dorothy Mitchel Louise Butzke Priscilla Moniz Kathleen Carrier Virginia Moreau Elizabeth Clark Marian Palmer Charlene Cleveland Ruth Rosckrans Miriam Colson Dorothy Rummcl Margaret Copeland Elizabeth Sayler Carolyn Cross Marian Sharpe Beth Evans Rae Shelby Miriam Gencsy Kathryn Simonds Virginia Ginty Jeanne Stratton Rosa Godfrey Frances Strickland Aloysc Goelitz Elizabeth Swank Rose Gonsalves Doris Swanson Emily Goodrich Lucille Tcvlin Katherine Griffin Gladys Trclnris Alin Hanson Minctta Weiss Edith Hart Margaret Whitney Milliccnt Hillhun Peggy Wilson Lorraine Huff Ethel Wohn ✓ Martclla Wraith Boys’ Glee Club William Ajcllo Harold Barnett Sanford Berger Bill Berry Holgcr Berthelsen Tom Brackett Kol crt Bradley Sam Bradshaw Raymond Burton Blake Clagctt Newell Clement Edward Connelly Robert Craig Bell Cummings Ross Cushman Steve Dunham Martin Finadore George French Franklin Fuller loanee Ginner Gordon Goode Arden Gray Allan Green Witter Halm Max Halls Robert Harris Howard Heath George Hill Chester Huddleston Fred Humphrey Jack Johnson Donald King Howard Lee Wm. Lichtenstcrn Elmer Lund Roy Lundgrcn Wilbur MacEachem John McNamara Will)ert Maderos George Markison Raul Moreno Willard Mullincr Melvin Nickerson Jack Parkinson George Prosser Albert Quatman Lawrence Rogers Lawrence Rosano Irving Rosenberg Harry Ross. Roger Scott Tillman Schlageter Willard Sea Ed Spowart Harold Stevens Allan Tershuren Don Thomas Donald Tweedy Harold Van Wyck Howard Young BIG B SOCIETY OFFICERS OF THE BIG B President....... Vice-President. . Secretary........ Faculty A dviser Newell Clement . . . Barney Allen . Bruce Wallace . .Mr. Jennings CIRCLE B MEMBERS 0 Rally Day very year in Berkeley High’s history has witnessed some sort of a “get-together” day. The purpose of this day has always been to welcome the freshmen, and to give everybody a chance to enjoy himself by entering into the carefree spirit of the day. Rally Day was first inaugurated in Berkeley High during the fall term of '21. This first Rally Day was so successful in welcoming the freshmen, and in giving the football team a good start that President Neasham decided to carry the same idea on into this spring semester. The spirit and enthusiasm shown at this last Rally Day has remained with us the entire term, giving our teams and activities the necessary backing and encouragement to make them succeed. The day was started with a rally held during advisory period. Acting Yell Leader John Leary led a few rousing cheers to start the day with a good send-off. Dancing was held on I ittredge Street during the lunch periods. I he students took up the Rally Day spirit and entered into the dancing with an eagerness that added greatly to the success of the day. After the dancing was over most of the students congregated on the bleachers where they witnessed the field events. The low seniors were successful in trouncing the high seniors in both the scrimmage game and the mud-tie-up. The high middlers were victors over the low middlers in the 220-yard relay race and the sack-pack. I he high scrubs beat the low scrubs in the hard game of tie-up. I Iowevcr, the low scrubs were victorious over the high scrubs in the tug-of-war. In a thrilling game of hockey the high twelve girls trounced the low twelve girls. At the end of the last events the onlookers straggled off the field with a look of satisfaction on thir faces, and within them still lingered the B. II. S. spirit instilled on Rally Day. As a whole this Rally Day may be called Berkeley I ligh’s best “get-together” day. Its success was due largely to the music furnished by Mr. Morton and his boys; to those who participated in the events; to the physical education department for their good work; and, lastly, to the students of Berkeley High. YELL LEADERS BUD STAATS OGLE HOPSON Rallies ally Day sarted oft this year’s rallies with a “bang.” All the activities of the term have been well hacked up from the start to the finish. The yell leader, Bud Staats, and his two assistants, Ogle Hopson and Bill Berry, have shown lots of enthusiasm and have kept the rooting section fired up at all times. Toward the end of the term Bill Berry gave up his position as yell leader. Two rallies were held during the basketball season, and one during track season. Student Body President Gerald Neasham presided at the first rally and stressed the significance of “Rally Day.” Bud Staats and his megaphone functioned at the other rallies. Clint Evans, freshman basketball coach at U. C., spoke at the second rally of the semester and gave a few words of advice to our hoop team. George Parker, basketball captain, also gave a short talk asking for the support of the student body for the Palo Alto game. The Welfare Committee, under the direction of Kenneth Young, was on duty at all the rallies and is deserving of much credit for its work. The fine spirit shown this term, especially at our first rally on “Rally Day,” has gone far towards making possible the success of our various teams anti activities. Girls’ Fresh Frolic j|ELLO, Frosh, how arc you?”—and, with smiles and grins, the freshman girls were welcomed into the life of Berkeley High on the afternoon of January 27. Immediately after school the girls hurried to the Auditorium. They were all , there— freshmen, middlers, and seniors — when Marjorie ............. Staats, the president of the Girls’ Association, stepped in front of the curtain to say hello and to tell them what the program for the afternoon would be. Mrs. Stone, adviser of the Girls’ Association, gave a short talk which left every freshman girl there feeling infinitely more at home, and made every middler and senior think of how she also had been ushered into the activities of the G. A. A short skit was then presented by Virginia Clark undcY the direction of Miss Morris. Two freshman girls, ably portrayed by Edna bee Rogers and Laura Bee, were shown just what the girls at Berkeley High could do in dancing, singing, and monologue. Imogen Brogdon captured the audience with an entertaining song: Anona Pickard and Claire Tracy danced; Natalie Ormsby and Leona Palmer gave a clever variation of the Varsity Drag; Isadel Bevan recited a monologue; Virginia Caldwell and Anona Pickard brought tears to the eyes of the girls when they sang “Frankie and Johnnie”; and, as a finishing touch, Flo Minty and Frances Woolsey sang. As a climax to the skit, Marjorie Staats came on the stage with two huge baskets of tiny basketballs with Red and Gold ribbons running through them. Each freshman girl went up on the stage and received one of these novel favors, and was taken in hand by a senior sister. Dancing in the gym to the music of Mr. Morton’s orchestra was next in order, and was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. Little red and gold programs kept the girls informed of their partners for the next dance, and added a lovely bit of color to the occasion. As usual a bowl of ice-cold punch was in the hall full and ready to provide refreshment between dances. There was a feeling of warmth and friendliness throughout the whole gathering when the girls reluctantly turned to go home. In one short afternoon everyone became acquainted with many more girls, and this will form the basis for many more friendships. The freshman girls had been welcomed to Berkeley High in a way that gave them a good introduction to the social side of high school life. As the gym floor was slowly emptied, “Good night” and “I’ll sec you at school, Monday,” were heard on all sides, and every new girl that went home that night from the Frosh Frolic was a bystander no longer, but an active, living part of the Girls’ Association. 5 tt,! yn-mL. r—•-w— The junior Red Cross Council President..................................Gerald Neasham Pice-President...............................Marjorie Staats I he social service work in the twenty-three schools of Berkeley is supervised by the Junior Red Cross Student Council. The president of our Student Association, and the president of our Girls’ Association, are ex-officio president and vice-president of the Council. Each school has a delegate member. The Council meetings take place on the third Monday of each month in Room 105 of the High School. Reports of the service activities of each school arc presented by the delegates, and plans for new work are discussed. The Veterans’ I iospitals, and the children’s orphanages, hospitals and nurseries of the East Bay cities are the objects of their attention. During this semester gifts of fruits, flowers, and jellies; greeting cards, toys and table favors have been sent to these institutions. The interest of our high school students in the Junior Red Cross is an inspiration to the younger children of the elementary schools. The Junior Red Cross is the only activity that unifies the whole school system. Social Service in the Girls’ Association inch the Girls’ Association was organized in 1912, the girls have striven to exemplify in daily life the spirit of their motto, Friendship and Service. This ideal is embodied in action mainly through the work of several standing committees. The Social Committee attempts to create a friendly and democratic spirit among the girls, not only through special social functions, but through kindly words and actions in the routine of school life. The Improvement Committee tries to make the school more pleasant and homelike by providing decorations and home comforts and by looking after the girls’ rest rooms. When the new gymnasium was completed, the girls took upon themselves the entire responsibility of furnishing the entrance hall of the girls’ quarters. The girls next turned their attention to the school library, and largely through their efforts it has been made one of the most beautifully decorated libraries in the state. The girls have also purchased many statues, etchings, pictures, candelabra, candle-sticks, vases, and jardinieres that have been placed in suitable locations and are available for general use. During the sixteen years since the organization of the Association more than two thousand dollars have been expended in purchasing permanent decorations and improvements for the school. The money for this purpose is raised every term through candy sales and the presentation of a one-act play. MISS McLEAN'S PORTRAIT 'This year the Improvement Committee chose a most unusual gift for the school. They engaged Mr. Peter Van Valkenburgh, an eminent artist, to make a portrait of Miss Fannie W. McLean, Vice-Principal of our school, a teacher who has shaped the policies and the ideals of the school during her many years of service. The artist made two portraits, one of which was presented to the school and may be seen in the Library, and the other was given to Miss McLean personally as a token of love and esteem. A reproduction of the latter appears in this publication. Both of the portraits were handsomely framed. GIRLS' AID FUND The third important committee active in the practical work on the Association is the Social Service Committee. Recently this group has worked out a plan whereby the motto of the Association, Friendship and Service, may be exemplified in a very tangible way. A fund called the “Girls’ Aid Fund” was created to assist the needy girls of the school when requests from teachers or counselors come in. This semester the girls decided to give the sum of fifty dollars to a worthy girl who has the talent and ambition to go to college but who cannot meet the entrance fees without help from others. After careful consideration the girl has been chosen and informed that she may depend on receiving a check on registration day next August. THE DAY NURSERY A number of years ago the Social Service Committee adopted the plan of sending two girls on every school day to the day nursery to assist in taking care of the children. But since the kindergartens have been introduced into the schools in the vicinity of the nursery, the need for this service has been diminishing. It has, therefore, seemed advisable to abandon this plan for the present. This docs not mean that the girls have lost interest in the Nursery, for they arc now busy with the problem of devising some new method of service there. CHRISTMAS DOLLS Besides the daily service mentioned above, the girls have for many years helped to provide a happy Christmas for the children in the nursery. Every year each girls' advisory buys and dresses at least one doll, puts it in a gay box tied with Christmas ribbons, and sends it, with a message of good cheer, to be placed on the Christmas tree at the Nursery. Last year forty-eight dolls were donated. BOYS’ CONTRIBUTIONS In addition to sending the dolls, the girls solicit contributions from the boys’ advisories to purchase presents for the little boys of the Nursery. Sums varying from nineteen to thirty-five dollars have been raised in this way. Through the earnest work of these groups, the Girls’ Association has become a vital factor in the life of the school. It can always be counted on to lend a hand in any good cause. In this way friendship is glorified, and service is made real and practical. Typing Team r is always to he regretted that we can never get the returns from the Annual State 1 yping Contest in time to print them in the Olla Podrida. For seven years in succession the B. H. S. teams have returned with at least one trophy. The first four years, from 1921-1924, they came home with the ______speed trophy. During the last three years, 1925-1927, they have proudly placed an accuracy cup in the trophy case. 1 his year they hope to win the first year accuracy trophy for the third time, which will make it the permanent possession of Berkeley 1 ligh. Berkeley High typing students have won twenty-four trophies and medals in the State Typing Contests. Students from the teams of 1922 to 1927 have purchased a beautiful trophy since the last contest and put it in the field for hirst Year Team Accuracy. It is called The Berkeley Trophy ami we hope that when this article is read it will he in the trophy case for another year. The members of the second year team are Elizabeth Lee and John Drew. The first year team is composed of Margaret Christensen, Lauraine Woolman, Dorothy Lean, and Frances Rosenblum. Vaudeville 1IKRE was magic in the air on the nights of March 16 and 17 : burglar alarms, loose nuts, aviators, dancers, banjoists, and accordions, to be exact, for the Berkeley High Vaudeville took place on those two nights. A vivid march, rendered by the High School Orchestra under the direction of Mr. Morton, was the opening selection. Then a crash and a scream, and the audience was still laughing as the curtain closed on Willard Sea's novel skit, “Banford’s Burglar Alarm.” Murphy, the detective, was exceptionally well portrayed by Douglas MacMillan. Lawrence Rosano and Robert Sims, as Joe Shortlongburg and Jake Longshortsky, next carried their listeners through an exciting night in the Home for Decrepit Radio Fans. This farce, “Loose Nuts, presented by James Savage, was full of clever dialogue and was greatly appreciated by the audience. High School, as it will be in 1950, was shown by Jean Hartzell in an original skit, “Skigh School.” John Drew, as Percival Pinkfoot, captured the audience with his clever acting. Claire I racy, as Molly Madcap, the Happer of 1950, danced and sang; while two banjo duets, by Sam Dodson and Kenneth Conway, added to the pep of the skit. Between these numbers, Louis I)e Meo played several banjo solos which were enjoyed by everyone present. During the intermission on Friday night a selection from “The Fortune Teller” by Herbert was rendered by the High School Orchestra II. On Saturday night the intermission was filled by selections from “Suite Kspag-nole” by Lacome, rendered by the High School Orchestra III. The next skit, “d ime for l ea,” by Virginia King and Beatrice Lathrop, had as its background a tea house. The waiter, Roland Franklin, kept the audience convulsed throughout the performance. A novelty bit was introduced in the marimba solos played by Sanford Berger. “Musical Marmalade,” offered by Karl Wheeler, consisted of stringed duets, dancing, and singing. “The (ihost Dance, a guitar duet by Karl Wheeler and William Ajello, was especially enjoyed; while the closing number, “What Are You Waiting For, Mary?” sung by Jean Benton and Margaret Wcsth, was unusually attractive. The last number, “Tile Accordion Frio,” presented by John Molinari, was a wonderful treat to music lovers. The first piece, “Officer of the Day,” was presented by the three players, Anthony Grosso, Louis Grosso, and John Molinari. John Molinari then gave a solo, “Tranquilo Overture, which was followed by a duct, “Riampianto,” played by Anthony and Louis Grosso. The skit ended with snappy interpretations of “Rain” and “Are You Happy?” The exit march, “National Spirit,” was played by the I Iigh School Orchestra as the audience filed out. Credit for the success of one of the best Vaudevilles that has ever been put on at Berkeley High is due to the cast, who practiced long and diligently; the coaches, who spent a great deal of their time in helping to prepare the skits; and to those efficient workers behind the scenes: Gerald Xcasham, General Manager; Frank McEneany, Stage Manager; Raymond Huston, Property Manager; and Carlton Schammel. Electrician. 4 DRAMATIC INTERPRETATION CLASS The Shakespeare Play THE CAST OF “ROMEO AND JULIET” Escalus, Prince of Verona.............Harold Van Wyck Paris, a young nobleman, kinsman to the prince. . Donald Thomas Montague (heads of two houses at variance (Eliot Wilbur Capulet 1 with each other..................(Alex Romanoff An old man, of the Capulet family......George Allison Romeo, son to Montague.................George Sense Mercutio, kinsman to the prince, and friend to Romeo .................................Roderick Mays Remolio, nephew to Montague, and friend to Romeo ...............................Douglas McMillan Tybalt, nephew to Lady Capulet................. . . . .Jesse Sprigg Friar Laurence, Franciscan...........................Willard Sea Friar John, Franciscan...........................Frank Gallison Balthasar, servant to Romeo....................Paschal Longaker Abraham, servant to Montague..................Chester Caldecott Sampson, servant to Capulet.....................Reavley l eague Gregory, servant to Capulet..........................John Leary Peter, servant to Juliet’s nurse.....................John Mullin An Apothecary.................................Howard Johnson Page to Paris......................................Ben Boynton Page to Mercutio............................................William Simmony Citizens of Verona. . .Charles Parce, James Savage, Frank Clark Gentlemen.......................Albert Paiva, Stephen Prescott I.ady Montague, wife to Montague...............Florence Minty Lady Capulet, wife to Capulet.....................Peggy Adams Juliet, daughter to Capulet.....................Eleanor Butler Nurse to Juliet.....................................Grace Pew Rosaline, a lady.............................Priscilla Shepard Three other friends, friends to the Capu led........ . . .'j (Sylvia RosenquisT Margaret Tltjnen, Mildred Taylor Prologue: .7 TTTTvt : T7TT r. . Ardath Busby The Girls’ Association Play Something new and charmingly different was offered to the students of Berkeley High on the morning of March 12 and 13, during the advisory period, when the Girls’ Association play was given. The play this term, “A Hallowe’en Rehearsal,” was an unusual one. In the first place it was written by one oi the teachers in the English Department, Mrs. Stone. The acting was splendid. Lovely ladies, 1 lamlets, burglars, and policemen were cleverly woven into the thread of the story: and. of course, there was the irate father who demanded an explanation. The play ended, appropriately indeed, in four engagements. CAST OF G. A. PLAY Mary Malone..........Jean Carson Bob Moore............John Luthin Mrs. Hansen..........Xaida Gilmorf. Mr. Holbrook.........George Sense Harold Holbrook. Jr....Earl Garrettsox Mrs. Holbrook.......Julia Dow Clarice Davenport......Mildred Stewart Bert Downey.... Robert Applegate Mr. Larsen..........Addison Laflin The Senior Play “THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST” Cast John Worthing.................. Algernon Moncrieff............. Rev. Canon Chasuble............ Merriman....................... I.anc.......................... Lady Bracknell................. Gwendolen Fairfax.............. Cecily Carden.................. Miss Prism..................... . . .Jesse Sprigg ..Byron Luther . . . Richard Reid . . . Albert Paiva . . . I lerhcrt Dale . . . Doris Walsh P rances Woolsey .Virginia Carlyle Florence Locffert Basketball Season [he 1928 Berkeley High basketball team completed the most successful season since 1924, although the prospects appeared rather poor. John Ransome and George Parker, substitutes who saw little action last year, were the only players returning. _ , Because of the fact that most of this year’s team would return next year, Coach Eadie decided not to set his ambitions too high, but to use this year as a building year. The practice season was fairly successful, but Berkeley was given little chance in the A. C. A. L. with Piedmont considered to be the most logical winner. George Parker was elected captain previous to the opening of the A. C. A. L. Berkeley lost its first two games to Piedmont and Alameda, but from then on remained undefeated until the Palo Alto game. Piedmont weakened in the last half of the race, and lost three games, thus enabling Berkeley, who registered four well-earned victories, to win the title. Berkeley easily defeated its next two opponents, Mt. Diablo, 34-21, and Ukiah, 47-20, but Palo Alto’s veterans won by a 32-24 score. Only six are lost to next year's team, but the gap left by the graduation of Berkeley’s two peerless forwards, Johnson anil Carbone, will be hard to fill. McBaine, Hill, Andree, and Daniels will also graduate. INDIVIDUALS Captain George Parker, center, a substitute last year, gave Berkeley a good start by usually getting the jump on the tip off. 1 le is now a middler, having another year of competition. John Ransome, the only other member of last year's squad, was able to play forward, or center, and often alternated with Parker at the latter position. He has one year of basketball left. John Carbone, a forward from last year's Class B teams, was the most consistent high scorer on the team. His accurate shooting will be hard to replace next season. Harold Johnson didn’t play regularly at forward until the season was well on its way. From that time, however, his playing paved the way for many Berkeley victories. Johnson's absence will be greatly felt next season. Harvey Brown, also from last year’s Bees, held down the regular running guard position. I Ic was an expert passer and a dead-eye on the long shots. He will have another year. BASKETBALL SQUAD Boh Rice, at standing guard, played for Berkeley the first time this year. 1 le showed vast improvement during the course of the season, and should he even better next year. Charles Bertoli, substituting for Brown, excelled in the art of dribbling. I le has two more years at B. H. S., and much may he expected of him. (icorge Hill, at forward, showed plenty of fight and spirit, but was handicapped by his weight. Hill will graduate. I urner McBaine, a product of Missouri, was one of the newcomers this year. His co-operative spirit has aided the team materially in its battles. McBaine is a senior. I Iarold Andree, a center, didn’t see a lot of action because of the high caliber of the regular centers. “Pinkie” will graduate before next season. Arden Gray played well at either standing, or running guard. Arden will he out there making a strong hid for a regular post next year. Bob Ingalls, who played the closing minutes in several important games, has two more seasons to go. bred Gugat, also a forward, could always he counted on for a few points. Fred is another who will return. Russell Payne, when given his chance at standing guard, showed promise of developing into a good defensive player. “Doc” is only a middler. James Daniels, allejo’s gift to Berkeley, was especially effective in the beginning of the season at center. He will be lost to next year’s team. hlmcr Fund, senior manager, and his two assistants, Stephen Prescott and Douglas Ross, handled the managerial end in a capable manner. BASKETBALL INDIVIDUALS HOD BROWN HAROLD JOHNSON CAPTAIN GEORGE PARKER JOHNNIE RANSOME JOHN CARBONE BOB RICE Tke Games Coach Eadie scheduled five games in the fall term to get a line on some of the prospects for the season. University High was beaten 17-9, McCly-monds lost 28-19, and Marin Jr. College also lost 27-24, but l ech beat Berkeley 40-25, as did Roosevelt, 25-21. Berkeley vs. Alumni In their 1928 debut, the Berkeley High basketball team met a quintet of former B. 11. S. hoop stars. Plenty of Berkeley substitutions were made, allowing the Alumni to win 41-29. Berkeley vs. Concordia I he second game of the season proved to be an easy one for Berkeley, as they held the upper-hand all the time over Concordia, and won 36-10. Berkeley vs. St. Mary’s In one of those hair-raising finishes that you read about but seldom see, the St. Mary’s preps came from behind to nose out Berkeley 21-20. Coach Eadie used his subs for most of the game, but the regulars got a chance in the last half. I he score was 20-20 when the final gun went off, but a free throw was awarded St. Mary’s, and the extra point was scored. Berkeley vs. Lowell I his time Berkeley won by one point, beating Lowell I ligh 32-31. Mr. Eadie used his regular combination of McBaine and Ransome, forwards; Parker, center; Brown anti Rice, guards. Parker, with fourteen points, was high-point man. Berkeley vs. Mission High Berkeley added Mission High to its list of victims by defeating the Missionites 23-12. Many subs were used. Berkeley vs. Stanford P'rosii The Stanford Frosh beat Berkeley at Palo Alto, 22-10. The greater experience of the Frosh told against Berkeley. Berkeley vs. Richmond High The last practice game before the A. C. A. L. was played against Richmond who beat Berkeley’s substitutes 19-14. Richmond had an enviable-record, and, with only a part of the Berkeley first team in for a short time, this was considered a fine showing. “Chile” Bertoli at running guard played a flashy floor game and accounted for six points. Berkeley vs. Piedmont In its initial A. C. A. L. game, Berkeley gave the powerful Piedmont team a terrific battle only to lose in the final minutes 11-10. Berkeley held the lead for most of the game, but a hard Piedmont rally at the very close netted the I lighlandcrs the game. Berkeley vs. Alameda Berkeley went down to defeat again when Alameda won 25-21. A last quarter rally, totaling eleven points, won the game for Alameda, as Berkeley was out in front, 15-14, at the end of the third quarter. The scoring for Berkeley was evenly divided, Ransome leading with six points. Carbone started instead of McBainc, but many substitutions were made during the game. Berkeley vs. Hayward Although Captain Parker was absent on account of sickness, Berkeley won its first A. C. A. L. game by beating Hayward 21-18. Coach Eadie shifted Ransome to center and Johnson to the vacant forward post. I his combination kept a comfortable lead until Hayward rallied, but Johnson and Carbone sank buckets to cinch the game. I he dribbling of Captain Cordry of Hayward was almost Berkeley’s undoing, but Carbone’s shooting featured for Berkeley. Berkeley vs. Alameda In their next game against Alameda, Berkeley easily won 30-19 on their court. The first half started slowly, and Berkeley clung to a slim lead of 8-6. In the third quarter Alameda tied the score 15-15, but Johnson and Carbone ran wild while Alameda was held to four points. Berkeley vs. Hayward This time Berkeley worsted Hayward, the final score being 30-13. I he defense showed power by holding the Farmers to two field goals and nine free throws. Carbone again starred against I layward, scoring ten points. Berkeley vs. Piedmont Berkeley easily defeated Piedmont 24-13 in the deciding game for the A. C. A. L. title. The usual Berkeley line-up started and led 11-8 at half time. Berkeley vs. Mt. Diablo For the Contra Costa County title, Berkeley met Mt. Diablo and won, easily, 34-21. Mt. Diablo started out strongly. It looked like a battle at first, but, except during the first quarter when the score was tied, Berkeley had things much her own way, with the first half giving Berkeley a 21-9 lead. In the second half Berkeley eased up, scoring 13 points while Diablo scored 12 points on two buckets and eight free throws. Captain George Parker, alternating with Ransome at center, led the scorers with nine points. Berkeley vs. Uriah Berkeley advanced one step nearer the state title when they trampled the hitherto practically undefeated Lkiah outfit 47-20. Ukiah couldn’t find the hoop, but Berkeley couldn’t miss it, with Johnson and Carbone, sterling forwards, chalking up eighteen and sixteen points, respectively. Berkeley vs. Palo Alto Palo Alto stopped short Berkeley’s state title hopes when they defeated the Yellowjackets 32-24. Johnson and Carbone, because of their heavy scoring against L kiah, were guarded closely, and even then rang up six and ten points, respectively. Berkeley was kept away from the hoop, and, at the close, “Hod” Browr. was forced to resort to his famous long shots, but to no avail. The Palo Alto team had four veterans from last year’s team which finished high in the state finals: so the showing of the Yellowjackets, although they lost, was all the more remarkable. Class B Season inly one veteran, Jerry Neasham, from last year’s championship team was on hand for Class B basketball this year. Three other members of the 1927 squad, Mynthi, Crosby, and Swenson, returned, but last year they saw no action in the league games. The Bees this year tried their best to reach the Class B finals, but their lack of experience was too much of a handicap. However, for the fifth consecutive time, Coach Parker's Bees won the A. C. A. L. Jerry Neasham was elected to lead the team this year, the choice being very popular. After being tied by the Piedmont B’s in the A. C. A. L., the Bees won 15-13 in the play off, and thus earned the right to meet the John Swctt B's of Crockett. It was during the A. C. A. L. that the Bees became known as a “second-half team” because of their improved playing in that period. This reputation, however, didn’t hold against the John Swett players, however, for Berkeley was on the short end practically throughout the game, and lost, 26-16. For most of the important games Coach Parker used the following: Swenson and Crosby, forwards; Moore and Kruger, either forward or center; and Neasham and Mynthi, guards. The rest of the squad saw action at one time or another. INDIVIDUALS Captain Jerry Xeasham was elected to lead the team at the opening of the A. C. A. L. in view of his fine playing both this year and last. No one played harder; his leadership, co-operation, and playing will be greatly missed next season. Art Swenson, a member of last year’s squad, was the Bees’ dead-eye forward. 11 is floor work, coupled with his fight, made him a valuable man. I Ic has another year ahead. I lenning Kruger, playing his first year on the squad at center, proved to be a dangerous man when he was in the hole. I Ie has another vear at B. H. S. Lewis Crosby started slowly this year but came along towards the end with a bang. Lew’s high-arch shots were a constant threat, and upset many Bee opponents. He also will graduate. Bruno Mynthi, at guard, was one of the main reasons for the small score of our opponents. Moreover, when points were needed, Bruno could be counted on. He will graduate before next season. Clesson Moore, in his first year of basketball at Berkeley, was a good utility man, and filled into any position. “Kakie” is only a scrub. George Calin was a handy man to have around. I Ie could be used at either forward or guard, and his shooting was consistent. George is only a uiiddler. Bob Condon, substitute forward, when inserted into the game, gave a good account of himself. Bob, too, has another year of competition ahead of him. Stuart Barnett was Coach Parker’s second string center. “Stew” was a good shot, and helped his team along in the scoring column. I Ie has two more years ahead of him. Watson Bailey, Francis Butzke, and Chester Phillips composed the rest of the squad. Although they didn’t play very often, they gave their best when given the chance. Berkeley 11 Berkeley 18 Berkeley 20 Berkeley 12 Berkeley 15 Berkeley 14 BKL SEASON SCHEDULE .Fremont 9 Berkeley 18.........'.Hayward 6 ...Lowell 19 Berkeley 23...........Alameda 16 ..Mission 18 Berkeley 6...........Hayward 7 Richmond 17 Berkeley 15..........Piedmont 20 .Piedmont 14 Berkeley 15..........Piedmont 13 .Alameda 12 Berkeley 16............John Swett 26 4 BASEBALL SQUAD Baseball Season hk Berkeley High baseball team completed its 1928 season on Friday, April 27, with the final A. C. A. L. game with Hayward. Six veterans remained from last years team including La eque, Kane, Oliver, Peacock, Nickerson, and Sharpe. These were augmented by several substitutes from last year and some who were playing their first baseball season at Berkeley High. After a slow start the team developed into a formidable aggregation which, during the practice season, hung the only defeat on the California Freshmen. In the A. C. A. L., Centerville was defeated twice, Hayward once, and the final game is yet to be played as this goes to press. Berkeley was unable to win from Alameda, although losing the second game by a narrow margin. T his leaves Alameda indisputably with the title. The hitting of the team this year was good, but the pitching and fielding were rather unsteady. Frank McEneany, Berkeley’s center fielder; Melvin Nickerson, infielder and outfielder, and Francis La Yeque, who was elected to captain the team through the A. C. A. L., were Berkeley’s leading hitters. The following played a good part of the games: infielders, Kane, Nickerson, Galan, Sbragia, Robeck, and Quinn; outfielders, McEneany, Sabine, and Munro; pitchers, Peacock, Johnson, and Oliver; catchers. Captain La Veque and Sharpe. BASEBALL INDIVIDUALS Captain Francis La Vcque this season completed his third year as a Berkeley High catcher. I lis steady defensive work and timely hitting were a decisive factor in the winning of many games for Berkeley. La Vcque is a senior. Frank Peacock was a veteran of last year’s team. He not only was able to pitch a fine game, but could also hit. Frank has another year. Don Oliver, another veteran, continued his good pitching of last year. I le also could hit, and will he on hand next year. Jim Kane again was back at his first base post. I lis defensive work helped the team out of many a tight place, and his hitting was above average. Jim has one more year of baseball. Melvin Nickerson was a veteran outfielder of two seasons. Although out a while with injuries, he came back at an infield post with some good fielding and heavy hitting. “Nick will be missed next year. Bill Sharpe was an understudy to La Veque. He will be on hand next year ready for a regular position. August Galan was a shortstop who could cover plenty of ground, and hit. He will be on hand next year. Adolph Sbragia, in his first year at B. H. S., held down the regular third base job most of the time. He is only a high ten. Don Munro was the regular right fielder. He covered his position well and also got his share of hits. Don will graduate before next season. Frank McEneany worked himself into a regular position in centcrfield by his hard hitting. Frank will also graduate before 1929. Roy Sabine, although only a scrub, earned the left field post this year. I Ie had a good throw, could hit and field his position to advantage. Bob Quinn could be used either in the outfield or infield. He has two more years at Berkeley. Charles Robeck was another general utility man. I Ie could play either the outfield or infield and make a good job of it. Norman Riggs was another Berkeley pitcher who saw plenty of action in the practice season. I Ie is a scrub. Herb Johnson was a pitcher who helped out if Oliver or Peacock weakened. He is a middler. bred Stripp and Edward Connelly, both seniors, were substitute outfielders. Floyd Bull, a low scrub; Eugene Galli, a high scrub; Bob Freeman, another high ten; Reynold Marin, a middler; and Charles Curran, also a middler, were dependable substitute infielders. With this year’s experience, they should aid Coach Jennings greatly next season. V 4; r r ■ : $ (4 � vf4 A- c V? r— 47 i j IJ 3 Ar BASEBALL INDIVIDUALS DONALD OLIVER FRANK PEACOCK FRANK McENEANY JIM KANE FRANCIS LA VEQUE AUGUST GALAN BILL SHARPE MELVIN NICKERSON FRED STRIPP DONALD MUNRO ADOLPH SBRAGIA Baseball Games Berkeley vs. Oakland High On February 24 the Berkeley 1 ligh baseball team opened its 1928 season with a game against Oakland High. The final score of this seven-inning game was 2-2, with Melvin Nickerson, veteran Yellowjacket outfielder, starring at the plate by collecting three hits. Don Oliver and Frank Peacock, both from last year’s team, pitched for Coach Jennings’ nine. Berkeley vs. Mission High In the second game of the season Berkeley met and defeated Mission High, 5-1. Frank Peacock handled the pitching for Berkeley and struck out fourteen opposing batters, allowing Mission but three hits. Berkeley was held to a like number of hits, too, but tallied more because of misplays and walks. Berkeley vs. St. Mary’s High Berkeley was presented with this game by the Saint pitcher. I lis wildness was responsible for most of Berkeley’s runs. The final score was Berkeley, 10; St. Mary’s, 2. Berkeley vs. University High Coach Jennings divided his squad into two teams. One of his teams played University here and lost, 4-3. Higgs and Sharpe formed the Berkeley battery, with Sabine, Galli, Freeman, and Bull forming the infield. Anderson, McEneany, and Quinn played in the outfield. Berkeley vs. McClymonds The other Berkeley team tied McClymonds 4-4 in Oakland. Oliver pitched, with La Veque catching, Kane on first, Curran on second, Galan playing short, and Sbragia on third. Munro, Nickerson, and Stripp covered the outfield. Berkeley vs. St. Mary’s Freshmen In this game the first year men of St. Mary’s gave the Yellowjackets a sound defeat by winning 9-4. Coach Jennings used many substitutes during the game. Berkeley vs. St. Mary’s High The second game with St. Mary’s High, played there, also resulted in a 10-2 victor)’’ for Berkeley. The game was never in doubt, with Berkeley easily holding the lead throughout. Bkrkkley vs. Oakland Tech Oliver was on the mound for Berkeley against l ech and, not satisfied with pitching a good game, Don rapped out three safe hits. Nickerson and I.a Veque each hit twice. The final score was Berkeley, 8; I ech, 3. Berkeley vs. Oakland High This time Berkeley beat Oakland 4-3. Higgs pitched for Berkeley and allowed the Oaklanders seven hits while Berkeley gathered five hits, two of them by Kane. Berkeley vs. Cal. Frosh Berkeley defeated the strong Cal. Frosh 4-2 in the next game. Up to this time the freshman team was undefeated, and this defeat was their only defeat for the season. The Frosh hit safely only three times off Peacock, who struck out seven batters. Berkeley vs. McClymonds Berkeley beat McClymonds 3-1, with Higgs pitching. La Veque caught, with Kane on first; Kobeck, on second; Galan, at short; and Sbragia, on third. Valencia, Sabine, and Stripp formed the outfield from right to left. Berkeley vs. Cal. Frosh The Frosh turned the tables on Berkeley by winning 4-2. Oliver pitched for Berkeley, but was nicked for a home run by Fiedler, Frosh catcher, the hit breaking up the game. Berkeley vs. University High A poor exhibition of the national pastime was displayed by both teams in this game. The University pitcher had no support whatever, while Peacock, who pitched for Berkeley, also received poor support, but won. 10-3. Berkeley vs. Armstrong’s In their last practice game Berkeley played errorless ball, collected ten hits, and defeated Armstrong’s, 13-0. Higgs, Oliver, and Peacock each pitched three innings and allowed Armstrong’s a total of five hits. Munro, in right field, with three hits, and McFneany, center-fielder with two hits, were the hitting stars. Berkeley vs. Centerville Berkeley won its next game by defeating Centerville, 6-4. Oliver pitched, and was touched for ten hits. A rally in the sixth was helped along by Oliver’s triple, which drove in two runs, and pulled the game out of the fire. The fielding was greatly improved. Berkeley vs. Hayward In spite of their loose fielding, Berkeley was able to win from Hayward 7-6. Frank Peacock was Coach Jennings’ choice for the first A. C. A. L. game. I lay ward got only seven hits, but scored most of the runs on the nine Berkeley errors. In the seventh, McEneany opened a Berkeley rally with a double, and I.a Veque finished it by driving in the winning run. Berkeley vs. Alameda Alameda scored the first A. C. A. I., defeat of Berkeley by winning 7-4 at Alameda. Alameda out-hit Berkeley and earned their victory. Peacock and Oliver pitched, Alameda getting thirteen hits from their combined offerings. Nickerson got two hits out of Berkeley’s total of seven. Berkeley vs. Centerville Berkeley traveled to Centerville and slugged out an 8-5 victory. Mc-Eneany, La Veque, and Nickerson each hit three times, and Quinn, who played second and was up five times, received five walks and scored three runs. Berkeley made a total of fourteen hits, while Oliver and Peacock held Centerville to four hits. Berkeley vs. Alameda The Yellowjackets dropped a close one to Alameda after apparently cinching the game with a three-run rally in the eighth by McEneany’s homer, only to have Alameda score the same in the ninth and win, 5-4. Oliver, Peacock, and Johnson pitched, while Nickerson, who played second, got two of Berkeley’s seven hits. This loss left no chance for the title. Berkeley vs. Hayward In the concluding game of the season Don Oliver pitched a no-hit game against I lavward. The final score was 6-1 with I layward’s only run coming on Berkeley errors. Sabine, Berkeley outfielder, hit a home run. TRACK SQUAD Tlie Track Season WE go to press, Berkeley High bids fair to win the North Coast track title and to make a strong bid for the State honors as well. Several of last year’s veterans have returned, and much good material has been uncovered in the Novice and Interclass meets. A great deal of the credit for the development of the team should go to Coach Lamar, who has brought the men up to their fine condition, and developed the new men until they are capable performers. Mr. Lamar has been ably assisted by Lyle Jackson, former Olympic Club hurdler. The B. 11. S. squad was somewhat handicapped at the beginning of the season by the bad weather which hindered practice. Since then, however, the Yellowjackets have come along fast until they have developed into a powerful team. Up to the present time, the team has met with but two defeats, and has overcome many good teams. Captain Bill Barlow has proved himself to be the most valuable man to the team. In addition to this, he is a quiet, capable leader who has had the confidence of all his teammates. Other boys who have shown up exceptionally well are Lrnest Rowland, Blake Clagett, Leonard Churchill, Lewis Parce, Jack Wyke, John Luthin, and Jack Willoughby. TRACK INDIVIDUALS Bill Barlow, besides being Berkeley’s best sprinter, was a consistent performer in the broad jump and discus. Bill is a veteran of three years and has developed into one of the most versatile track athletes in the history of B. H. S. His loss will be keenly felt next year. Ernie (“Moose”) Rowland was Berkeley’s best bet in the shot and discus, usually winning at least one of these events. “Moose” will not be here for next year's team. Blake Clagett was Berkeley’s best hurdler. In addition to this he was good for points in the discus and javelin. He will be a very valuable man next season. Lewis Parce, a new man this year, developed into a good 440 man. 1 le was rarely beaten in this event and was also a member of the relay team. I le graduates before another season. John Luthin was a 220 man who was usually good for a place in his event. He ran in the relay and usually beat his man. Although this is his first year on the squad, John is a senior. Chris Mangels ran the sprints and usually placed. He was last year's Class B sprinter. Mangels should prove valuable next season. TRACK INDIVIDUALS BLAKE CLAGETT JESSE APPLEGATE VANCE WARNER LEONARD CHURCHILL JAMES DANIELS BILL BARLOW JACK WYKE HARRY DIMOND CHRIS MANGELS OSCAR GOODALE DAN BALCH Leonard Churchill was the Yellowjackets’ best miler. Leonard sometimes ran the 880 as well. Although a midget, he came through with good performances. I le is a senior. Oscar Goodale was Coach Lamar’s best half-miler. He was a new man this year but gave a good account of himself. This is his last year. Johnny Ransome, a new man this term, threw the shot and discus. Johnny could always be counted on for a place, and, as he has another year, he should prove a valuable man. Charley Bertoli was a shot and discus man who nearly always took a point or two in these events. He also took points in the broad jump. He has two more years awaiting him at B. H. S. Vance Warner, a Class B sprinter, was usually good for two firsts in the meets. T his is his last year. Jesse Applegate was a Class B man who always took a place in the sprints, usually running second to Warner. I le is a senior. Dan Bear was a good all-round man, but lacks experience. He has two years ahead of him, and should prove valuable on future B. H. S. track squads. Marshall Albee ran the 880 and was usually good for a place. He has another year. James Daniels, a new man, was a good high jumper, usually placing in the meets. While “Red” lacked experience, he proved a very handy man to have around. He is a senior. Harvey Bernard was another high jumper of no mean ability. He always placed well. Bernard has two more years. I Larry Dimond, a senior, was a good shot putter, usually placing second to Rowland. 1 larry also threw the discus. We arc sorry to lose him. Dan Balch was a pole-vaulter who rarely failed to place. He was consistent around 10 feet. He, too, is a senior. Coy McGowan ran a good race in the mile, usually sharing honors with Churchill. He is a senior. TRACK MEETS Novice Meet Berkeley High’s track season was formally opened with the Novice Meet. Although no records were broken, the novices made a good showing. Bear was high-point man with 15 points, while Wyke was second with 13 points. The best race was the 440, which was won by Parce in 57:8 seconds. Bear threw the javelin 132 feet, which is very good for a novice. The score was: Freshmen, 60lA.points: Seniors, 58'A points: and the Middlers, S6l i points. Interclass Meet The Interclass Meet proved a big success tor the Seniors who walked off with 89 j points, leaving the Middlers 58and the Freshmen, 25. The outstanding performances were made by Barlow, a veteran of two years. Barlow had an individual score of 24 points. The relay, won by the Seniors, was exceptionally fast, being run off in 1 :36.9 minutes. Good times were also made in the 100, 220, 440 and 50-yard Class B races. Some excellent prospects were uncovered at this meet. BERKELEY-ROOSEVELT-SAN I.EANDRO i IEET The Berkeley trackmen met Roosevelt and San Leandro on our oval, and had little difficulty in giving them both a good drubbing. The score read: Berkeley, 87; Roosevelt, 46; and San Leandro, 5. Although the Berkeley team was composed of novice men, there were some good records made. Some of-the best were: 5 feet 8 inches in the high jump, tied by Daniels and Bernard; 100 yard dash, 10.3, won by Mangels; 880 yard run, 2:12.2 minutes, won by Goodale; and 10 feet in the pole vault, won by Balch of Roosevelt. Oscar Goodale captained the Yellowjackets in this meet. Berkeley vs. McClymonds The Yellow jackets met their first setback of the season when they were defeated by McClymonds by the close score of 73 to 64. I he meet was a close one throughout, and many good performances were shown. Bill Bar-low was high-point man with 14' £ points. I he feature race of the day was the 440, in which Farce beat Sheehy (former Berkeley trackman) in fast time. Barlow made a good showing in the 100, winning easily in 10.1 seconds. Bell, of McClymonds, also looked impressive when he won the high jump at 5 feet 11 inches. Berkeley vs. Oakland High The B. H. S. trackmen easily beat Oakland High by a large score on our own oval. While none of the Berkeley men were pressed very hard, they made some good times. Barlow was the outstanding performer, with 14 $ points to his credit. Berkeley vs. Fremont Berkeley showed herself to be worthy of rating among the best track teams in this section when the Fremont team was defeated by a score of 1 19J4 to 19J4. The meet was, as the score shows, a complete walk-away for the Yellowjackets. The Fremont boys were so far outclassed that they could give little or no competition to the Red and Gold. Barlow, Clagett, Parce, and Churchill performed well. B ERKE LEY- R 1C II MOND-Pl EDMONT The Yellowjackets hail no trouble in winning from Richmond and Piedmont in a triangular meet held on our track. Berkeley garnered 118 points, leaving Richmond and Piedmont 31'A and 33 j, respectively. Bar-low was high-point man for the B. H. S. trackstcrs. Moran, of Piedmont, performed well. Bekkeley-S. F. Poly-Oakland Tech. I he Berkeley trackmen met defeat for the second time this season in a triangular meet held at Kezar Stadium in San Francisco. Polytechnic High has a very powerful team, and so has Oakland Tech, and the Yellow-jackets have no reason for shame at this defeat. When some of the times made in this meet are considered, it is little wonder that we were defeated. Although it is hard to admit, Berkeley was simply outclassed. Barlow was beaten in the sprints for the first time this year, running third in both. The time in the 220 was 22 Hat. Blake Clagett made his best showing of the year, and was high-point man for Berkeley. The score: Polytechnic, 58; Oakland Tech, 47; Berkeley, 38. Berkeley vs. Oakland Tech I he cllowjackets met Oakland lech in a dual meet on our oval and defeated them by a close score of 59-54. Phis avenged somewhat the defeat suffered at the hands of I ech in San brancisco. Bill Barlow was the hero of this meet, winning both dashes, and the broad jump as well. The meet was very close, and the score was tied at 54 all when the relay started. Both teams held even until Luthin got the stick. He passed the baton to Barlow, giving him a three-yard advantage, and Bill hit the tape a good seven yards ahead of the Tech anchor man. By virtue of his showing in this and previous meets, Barlow was elected to captain the team through the remainder of the season. He should make an able and inspiring leader. . A. C. A. L. Meet Berkeley High again won the A. C. A. L. title by nosing out Alameda in a hotly-contested meet held at the Hayward High oval. The final score read: Berkeley, 58 4; Alameda, 52}i; Piedmont, 37; Hayward, 25 ; and Centerville, 3]4. Captain Bill Barlow was again high-point man, winning both dashes, and finishing the relay in which Berkeley placed fourth. Black Clagett also performed creditably with a first in the high hurdles and a third in the lows. I he only record to be broken was the high jump which was won by Nelson of Alameda, who cleared the bar at 5 feet 10 inches. Others to place well were Parce, Churchill, Raftery, and Ransome, of Berkeley: Moran and Mendenhall of Piedmont; Dyer of Alameda; and Duarte of Centerville. SWIMMING SQUAD Swimming Season THOUGH the nucleus of last year’s great swimming team went with the graduation of Walton, Bockus, Macdonald, Lyons, Lambert, and Woods, Coach Kadie has built up a team that we at Berkeley are proud of. Because of an unusually late swimming season, there have been only a few meets held up to the present time. However, our mermen defeated a strong Alumni aggregation composed of most of the above-mentioned stars. Coach Kadie is pointing his men at the A. C. A. L. and North Coast Section meets. Both Palo Alto and Alameda have strong swimming teams this year, but, if the Berkeley men keep on improving as they have done in the early part of the season, we have a just right to feel optimistic concerning meets with these rivals. Previous to the time that the Olla Podrida went to press, no swimming captain had been elected, but there were numerous capable men from whom to choose. The team has been well supported this year, and it looks as though swimming has become one of the most popular sports on the high school • calendar. SWIMMING INDIVIDUALS Barney Allen was one of the few veterans left from last year’s team. He was a consistent point-earner, usually good for five markers. His place will be hard to fill next season. John McCarthy was the best of Coach Kadie’s trio of breast-stroke swimmers. He could also swim a fast 50 or 100 yards if called upon. John also graduates. Laurie Smith, last year’s Class B swimmer, changed to the longer races this year, and proved to be a very capable 440 yard man. Laurie is a senior. Arden Gray garnered points in the 50 and 100 yard events, and also swam a fast lap on the relay team. If called on, Arden could also swim the back-stroke. He will be with us next year. Jim MacKay improved greatly this year. His strongest races were the 150 yard Class B and the 220 yard unlimited. Jim was also a consistent plunger. We shall miss him next spring. Jim was elected captain. William Wilke, Class B 50 and 150 yard free-style man, could always be counted on for points. I Ie will not be with us next term. SWIMMING INDIVIDUALS ARDEN GRAY NEIL SOUTHWICK ED WATERBURY JACK PAHL BARNEY ALLEN SPENCER ARNOLD JIM MicKAY LAURIE SMITH john McCarthy Bud Staats was another Class B swimmer who swam on practically even terms with Wilke throughout the year. Bud is a middler anil has another season here. Spencer Arnold, a new man on thv team, was the most consistent diver Coach Eadie had, and he also swam a fast 100 yard breast-stroke race. I le, too, is a senior. Neal South wick swam the 440 in good time and usually got a place of some kind. 1 iis loss will he keenly felt next year. Jack Pahl was one of the real stars this year. He swam anything from the 50 yard race to the 220, including the backstroke. Jack will not be seen in the red and gold suit next term. Ed Waterbury, who swam the 100 yard free-style event and a lap of the relay, although being a new man on the squad, is a senior, and will be missed a year from now. Dean Langworthy, although being a midget in size, was one of Coach Eadie’s best breast-stroke swimmers. He is only a scrub, and two more seasons await him at B. H. S. Lance Ginner, a diver, was usually good for a point or two, and sometimes more. I Ie was a new man on the team this year. Walter I leinccke was another Class B swimmer. lie usually came through with a point or two. Another year awaits him at B. 11. S. Drayce Gibbins swam the 220 yard free-style and showed to advantage in various meets. I Ic is also a senior. James Savage was another of Coach Eadie’s 440 yard men. He was a hard worker and (fliite often broke into the score column. Oran Bowdish, who was a mediocre plunger at the beginning of the season, has improved greatly with practice. Oran should be a consistent point earner next year. Bill Berry was another Class B swimmer who also swam in the back stroke. Bill gave everyone he swam against a close race. I Ie will be in a Berkeley suit next year. SWIMMING Novice Meet Although no startling performances were made, there were three Novice Meet records broken. Bill Berry of the tenth year team broke the 50 yard back stroke record in 35 ji. The novice pjunge record was broken by Oran Bowdish, with a plunge of 54 feet 10 inches. The third record to go by the boards was the 100 yard relay, which was won by the eleventh year team in 1 :02. Mrs. V an Vranken’s advisory won the meet with 22 points. I he only double winners of the day were Bud Staats in the 50 and 150 Class C events, and Neil Southwick in the 220 and the 440 yard swims. The performances in this year’s Novice Meet pointed towards another successful season for Coach Eadie’s mermen. Interclass Meet One record-breaking performance was the feature of this year’s Interclass Swimming Meet. Jim MacKay, with the remarkable time of 1 :49.3 in the 150 yard Class B event, broke the existing record of 1:54 set by Woods in 1926. Barney Allen came through with a plunge of 67 feet 5 inches, which is only two feet under the Interclass record. Jack Pahl was the individual star of the day, garnering three first places in the 220 and 100 yard frec-style events, and the 50 yard back-stroke. John McCarthy, a veteran of last year, was hard pressed to win the 100 yard breast stroke in the fair time of 1 :24.9. Spencer Arnold, who gave McCarthy a tough battle in the breast stroke, showed the way in the diving, while Buddy Staats won the 50 yard Class B. Alumni Meet Berkeley officially opened its swimming season by defeating a strong Alumni team composed of such former stars as Woods, Lambert, Macdonald, Christie, Lyon, and others. Although the score stood 54-40 in Berkeley’s favor, many of these points were scored by Class B swimmers, in which events the Alumni were not represented. Ward Woods, Alumni swimmer, broke the tank record of 5:58, being timed in 5:51 . I he plunge was won by Allen at 62 feet 8 inches. I he Alumni copped first places in all unlimited events with the exception of the 50 yard free style, which was won by Arden Gray, and the plunge. Maxon dived for the Alumni. Lowell Meet Our mermen again displayed their versatility in whipping Lowell High School of San Francisco by the overwhelming score of 72 to 22 . Lowell managed to take only two first places: in the 50 Class B and the 440 free style events. Arden Gray swam two nice races in winning the 50 and 100 yard free style. Jack Pahl scored an easy first in the 50 yard back-stroke and took a second to Gray in the 50 yard free. Lance Ginner showed the way in diving with Spencer Arnold in second place. Arnold also took second to Johnny McCarthy in the 100 yard breast stroke. Jim McKay set a fast pace in the 150 Class B race and also won the 220 free style. Barney Allen, acting captain of the day, easily walked oft with a first in the plunge at 62 feet 5’inches. The relay was a hotly contested affair with Berkeley pulling into a tie after getting oft to a bad start. TENNIS SQUAD T ennis (NDER the guidance of Coach Le Tendre, this year’s Berkeley High tennis team has had a most successful season. The team is one of the best in the history of the school, and has set up an enviable record this year. As the Pod goes to press, Berkeley has not yet been defeated. The teams which have bowed before the Berkeley netmen are the California Freshmen, S. F. Polytechnic, Berkeley Tennis Club Juniors, St. Ignatius High, Richmond High, Oakland l ech, Fremont High, and Stockton High. According to Coach Le Tendre, the Berkeley boys are well on their way to the state championship, with Bob I loogs and Carl Holmes playing the leading roles. I lolmcs is undefeated as yet, while I loogs has been beaten but once. Bob Hoogs is probably the most consistent and brilliant player Berkeley has had in many years. I le has a wonderful serve and covers the court in great fashion. I Iolmes is second only to I loogs in brilliant play. Scoonover and Ross have also played well throughout the year. Although I loogs graduates before next spring. Holmes will again be on the court, and should be a real star next season. FOOTBALL Barney Allen Bill Barlow Blake Clagett Colma Kollenhaum John Leary Joseph Monti Kenneth Young Gerald easham Melvin Nickerson John Ransome Edward Rivett Alex Romanoff Ernest Rowland Newell Clement Bill Barlow TRACK Blake Clagett Ernest Rowland SWIMMING Barney Allen Duncan Macdonald Bruce Wallace MANAGERS George Prosser Roderick Mays Intra-Mural Sports HE main activity on this spring’s intra-mural sport program has been playground baseball which has been played in an elimination series. There are fifty-five boys’ advisories, and, although the teams have been handicapped by the lack of space, a great deal of interest has been shown. The eleventh and twelfth grades in particular have maintained lively interest, but the tenth grade’s lack of interest in forfeiting so many games was disappointing. At the time of this writing two grades hail completed their elimination and the remainder were not far from deciding the champion. Mr. Stuart's and Mrs. Post’s teams in the L. 10 and L. 12, respectively, were the winners of their respective classes. Plaques will be awarded the winners of each class. Another inter-advisory sport has been quoits which has been held during the lunch periods. After school basketball with certain boys in charge has drawn on an average of between twenty-five and thirty every afternoon. Other inter-class competitions have been held in swimming and track. In swimming, one record was broken and several swimmers gave promise of developing into real stars. Bill Barlow with 24 points was the high-point man in the inter-class track meet, and some good performances were turned in by new men. Girls’ Athletic Association The purpose of the G. A. A. is “to promote a more general interest in athletic sports, to develop an understanding of true sportsmanship, to create a spirit of comradeship, and to produce girls who have a wide circle of interests, resourcefulness, and radiant health. The most important of these is. “to create a spirit of comradeship. In past terms a feeling of friendship has been created within the G. A. A. hut in some respects this feeling has gone no farther. Our goal this term has been to carry this feeling of friendship outside of the G. A. A. into the Girls’ Association of which we are a part. It has also been our goal to do all in our power to help the new girls make friends. In this manner we hope to live up to the motto of the G. A. “Friendship and Service. Ruth Cawtiiorne. Executive Board The G. A. A. Board consists of the officers, the heads of sports, and the Weekly X EWS representative. The officers this semester were: R u t h Cawthorne, president; E1 i z a -heth Lee, vicc-pres-i d e n t ; Theodosia Step h e n s, secretary; Cecyl Rath-hone, assistant secretary; and Dorothy Smith, song leader. The heads of sports were: Toshiko Fujii, Kathryn Frickstad, Mary Sperry, Katherine Candce, and Mary Walker. Leila Peoples was Weekly News representative. Dancing Among t h c m a n y after-school sports, one that is far different from the others is dancing. The dancing class de-v c lops grace, poise, char m, and an appreciation and knowledge of good music. There are now four regular plastic classes and two classes after school. These combine in the work of the annual spring dancing fete, the dance drama. During the fall and early part of spring the girls prepared and perfected the dances which were incorporated in the dance drama. They have had lots of fun and excitement and a wholesome amount of work under the guidance of Miss Thielen. The dance drama this term was divided into three parts: lyric, comedy, anil the drama, “The Dream Gate.” Swimming Under the direction of Mrs. Olson, with Mary Sperry assisting, the afterschool swimming has been a success. Water polo has been started, and exciting games are anticipated. Because of the desire to have girls specialize in strokes, the number of events they may go out for has been reduced from six to three. Under this ruling a girl may go out for a speed stroke, a form stroke, and a dive. As this article goes to press, some of the girls who show great promise are: Dorothy Smith, Ruth Cawthorne, Jessie Caldwell, Carrie Tallin, Taila Nivell, Betsy Ailing, Elizabeth Archer, Ernestine Coring, and Thelma Rose. Arc lie ry B c c a u s e the archery classes are restricted in number, some of the forty girls who signed up will have to give up this sport. Formerly only two days a week were reserved for archery, but now four days, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, are open. This makes it possible for more girls to receive the necessary coaching and practice. New bows and other much-needed equipment have been added to the supply, thus reducing the congestion and delay of waiting for others' bows. The girls show more interest this term than ever before in the four years that archery has been given at Berkeley I ligh. From these girls we hope to pick good teams that will insure an interesting and exciting tournament at the end of the term. Miss Kelley is the coach, and Elizabeth Smart is the head of archery. Volley Ball The volley ball tourna-nament proved to be one of the most exciting events of the term. Natalie Wilke’s team won the tenth year championship; Marie Raymond's team, the eleventh year; and Theodosia Stephens’ team, the twelfth year. By defeating both the tenth and twelfth year teams, the eleventh graders became school champions. The girls on the eleventh year team were: Marie Raymond (captain), Madeline Krahn, Verna May Shaw, Marion Marliave, Dorothea Teebay, Lillian Neilson, and Mary Young. One of the interesting features in volley ball this term was the faculty game. The faculty, too, fell before the excellent team work of Marie Raymond’s champions. T ennis All of the girls who turned out for tennis this term have shown a great interest in the ladder, elimination, and doubles tournaments. The sixty-four girls taking tennis this term have all advanced remarkably through the efforts of the coach, Miss Morris. The head of tennis this term has been Katherine Candee. Basketball Basketball has always been a very popular sport among the girls. This term such evenly matched teams were turned out that the games were scenes of much excitement. The high seniors, who came through without losing one game, were the school champions. The score of the final game between the high seniors and the high elevens w a s 20-18. T h e championship team consisted of: Freda Bolt, Ruth Caw-thorne, Kathryn Frickstad, Toshiko Fujii, Flora Greeley, Miriam Kerr, Elizabeth I .ec, Theodosia Stephens (captain), and Naomi l ing-ley. Toshiko Fujii was head of basketball this term. Baseball Baseball, given the latter part of the term, is a sport that is both interesting and beneficial to the girls. This spring the girls that have come out have taken such an interest that the results are sure to be good teams. I he coaches were Miss Tebbe and Miss Entz. The head of baseball was Kathryn Frickstad. Outing Club Under the leadership of Elizabeth Lee the Outing Club has had a most successful term. Many hikes and several skating parties have been scheduled during the past semester. The hikes were not held until late in the semester owing to rain. Girls who cannot earn points in afterschool activities arc enabled to do so by hiking, skating, walking to and from school, playing tennis, and keeping training. The home walking has been in charge of Mary Walker, and the training, in charge of Delta Wood fill. Every term two girls are chosen from each gym class to assist the teachers in their work and to take the teacher’s place in case of absence. I hese girls are organized into a class whose purpose is to develop leadership. I he officers of the leaders' class this term were: president, Josephine Oates; vice-president, Dorothy Asher; and secretary, Marion Cheek. G. A. A. Skit and Cabaret 1 wo of the social events of the G. A. A. this term were the G. A. A. skit and the Cabaret. Every term a skit is given in the auditorium to acquaint the new girls with the activities offered by the G. A. A. This term the skit was put over in a very effective way. The Cabaret was attendee! bv twenty-five girls from Oakland Technical High School. After an afternoon spent in swimming and dancing the girls enjoyed a banquet at which good food and enthusiasm were abundant. THE SPANISH CLUB THE LATIN C THE FRENCH CLUB Not to be Outdone Bob left the farm and got a job in the city. He wrote a letter to Bill who elected to stick to the farm. In this letter he told of the joys of city life: “Thursday we autoed out to the Country Club where we golfed until dark. Then we motored to the beach for the week-end.” The brother on the farm wrote back: “Yesterday we buggied to town and baseballed all the afternoon. Today we muled out to the cornfield and gee-hawed until sundown. After that we suppered. After that we staircased up to our room and bedsteaded until the clock lived.” Describing His Branch Miss Hampel: What’s your name, and what branch of the service do you want to be in ? Perkins (who stammers) : Pup-p-p-up-pup—— Miss Hampel (writing) : Can’t speak English and wants to join ma- chine gun outfit. Alex Romanoff says he has had his car two years and hasn’t had a wreck. 1 le means he has been in that wreck two years and hasn’t had a car. Old Lady: Oh, conductor, stop! I dropped my wig out of the window! Conductor: Never mind, lady, there’s a switch this side of the next station. Little beams of sunshine, Little hugs and kisses, Make the pretty maiden Change her name to Mrs. Box-office Girl: All the seats are sold out for this performance, but I can let you have standing room only for a dollar. Barton: Could you make it four-bits? I’ve only got one leg. A Hard Problem The little girl returned from church deeply musing on the sermon in which the preacher had declared that animals, lacking souls, could not go to heaven. As the result of her meditation, she presented a problem to the family at the dinner table, when she asked earnestly: “If cats don’t go to heaven, where do the angels get strings for their harps?” Now Blow A handkerchief belonging to William Penn has been found. It will be placed in the museum and labeled: The Original Penwiper. Teacher: What is the name of the best cow in the country? Stude: Magnesia. Teacher: Magnesia! I’ve never heard of her before. Stude: Y’eah, but you can buy her milk at any drug store. IWmmiOOL (M iUNK DETENTION ONE REASON FOR T TARDINESS J SienEY (Sen jays, n SCHOOL SAVINGS department , 7 THRIFT SUGGESTION WMEVv MAOS'7 cotton STOCKINGS FOR GIRLS 'J5E0L0TIIPE ft TUBES FOI? GUM o - = home made M'LKSHAKESA- fl_. ____ o (jto-vchrodtr. RALLY DAY MICK L c SC- LATEST IN GENT’S STYLES (ask ncasham) VCBV WHITE« THCM A6 WAS BUNVrtPg RALLY DAY iPITICR - 4T THC VOOVfL Mrs. Sharp (in restaurant) : Just look at that Scotchman eating over there. Mr. Sharp: I sec the man, but what makes you think he is Scotch? Mrs. Sharp: He licked his spectacles after eating his grapefruit. Faux Pas The forget man got to the railroad station a few minutes before train time, but he felt he hail forgotten something. He looked over his baggage. It was all there. He felt in his pocket. I lis wallet was bulging pleasantly. Absently, he reached in another pocket and pulled out two tickets to Niagara Falls and a marriage license. So that was it! I Ic groaned and rushed for a telephone booth. But it was no use. He had forgotten the name and telephone number of the girl with whom he had intended to elope. Song of the Taximeter I’m a tiny, ticking terror, With a calculating soul, And I rarely make an error As I tally up your toll, In staccato Obligato To the motor’s barcarole. When you reach your destination, And as out you start to climb, With a fiendish exultation I ring up an extra dime— Most uncalled for And unhauled for— Vet you pay it every time. “Oh, please don’t', John.” “Oh, please don’t-----” “Oh, please------” “Oh------’’ Speaking of Imitations They had been married only a week and were still on their honeymoon. “Darling,” she said, nestling closer against his shoulder, “I have a secret to tell you.” “What is it, dearest?” “Can you ever forgive me for deceiving you, dearest? My right eye, she hesitated a moment, then took the plunge, “my right eye is made of glass.” “O,” he murmured, with a sigh of relief, “don’t say any more about it. So are the diamonds in your wedding ring!” AROUND SCHOOL Messages on Back Tires of Fords I rattle, but I don’t strike. The crap-shooter’s special: shake, rattle, and roll. 4 wheels, 4 brakes, 4 more installments. A tin you love to touch. Dis squeals. There’s beauty in every jar. Sound value. Can’t you hear it? Danger—10,000 jolts. Don't forget, girls, Prince Albert comes in a can. Wife (in telegram) : In four weeks I have reduced my weight to halt. How long shall I stay? Husband (wiring back) : Another four weeks. Boynton: The laziest woman in the world is the one who put popcorn in her pancakes to make them turn over by themselves. Traveling on High M rs. Weir: What is the meaning of the word “furlough ? Jack Carver: It means mule; it says so in this book. Mrs. Weir asked for the book, and Jack found for her the picture of a soldier sitting on a mule. Below the picture was written: “Going home on his furlough.” “Dey ain’ no jestice no mo’,” mourned Rufus to a friend. “Sam, ah’s a sick man. Guess ah’s gwine die, suah. Ah goes to dc doctah, an he says mah veins am too close. Says ah got very close veins an' de only help fo’ me, he says, am to eat chicken hrof free times a day, an' stay in nights. An’, Sam, dat jes' kaint he done!” A Question of Etiquette In case of an auto wreck, who should speak first? And should the man precede the lady through the windshield? Famous Savings Adam: It's a great life if you don’t weaken. Samson: I am strong for you, kid. Plutarch: I am sorry that I have no more lives to give for my country. Jonah: You can't keep a good man down. Cleopatra: You’re an easy Mark, Anthony. David: The bigger they are, the harder they fall. Helen of Troy: So this is Paris! Columbus: I don’t know where I’m going, but I’m on my way. Nero: Keep the home fires burning. Solomon : I love the ladies. Noah: It floats. Methuselah: The first thousand years are the hardest. £ C' ■ ♦ y