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

Text from Pages 1 - 116 of the 1929 volume:

RFRKELEY PUBLIC LIBRARY BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA REFERENCE COLLECTION __FOR USE IN THE LIBRARY ONLY Central Ref Storage 373 B455o Gpr. n.g H H Berkeley High School (Berkeley, Calif. Olla Podrida 31913016330164 BERKELEY PUBLIC LIBRARY The Cjfaculty Principal Mr. C. L. Biedenbach Vice-Principal Miss McLean Secretary .- Miss Brangwin Secretary Miss Cordes Clerk — .Miss Johanson COUNSELORS Miss Hampel Miss Kelsey Miss Wartenweiler Miss Chevret Mrs. Montgomery Miss Webb ATTENDANCE COUNSELORS Miss Fairchild Mrs. Sims, Clerk Mr. Le Tendre, Dean of Boys ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Miss McLean Miss Doyle Miss Helt Mrs. Mains Mrs. Stone Miss Altona Mrs. Fleischer Miss Hogan Miss May Miss Topping Miss Coffin Miss Fry Mrs. Kopfli Miss Simpson Mrs. Weir Miss Darrow Mrs. Hagan Mrs. Livingston Miss Staler Air. Winter HISTORY DEPARTMENT Mr. Gray Miss Groefsema Miss Kelsey Miss Price Mrs. Scammell Miss Campbell Miss Holcomb Miss McCoy Miss Sanderson Miss Stewart Miss Gay Miss Noble Miss Tuft MATHEMATICS Miss Abbott Miss Laird Miss Powelson Mrs. Strand Miss Beyer Miss Lewis Mrs. Scovell Miss Tyler SCIENCE Mr. Post Miss Burke Miss Erickson Miss Pinger Mr. Taylor Miss Alsop Mr. Christensen Miss Finley Miss Roberts Mrs. Walker Mr. Ames Mr. Emery Mr. Long Miss Searls Mr. Wheeler CLASSICS Miss Haney Miss Webb Miss White MODERN LANGUAGES Mrs. Howard Miss de la Cuesta Miss Fialon Miss Lenoir Miss Wartenweiler Miss Chevret Miss Domenge Mrs. Lake Mrs. Montgomery Miss Woisard ART DEPARTMENT Miss Bartlett Miss Fairchild Mrs. Higley Miss Marshall HOME ECONOMICS Mrs. Gerlach Mrs. Phillips Mrs. Proctor Miss Malotte Miss Todd MECHANIC ARTS Mr. Young Mr. Bellus Mr. Hunter Mr. Moffett Mr. Stuart Miss Banks Mr. Cooper Mr. King Mr. Morrill Mr. Wagenet Mr. Behrens Mr. Gremaux Mr. Street Mr. Williams COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT Mr. Ingle Miss Dick Mrs. Erickson Miss Rice Miss Smith Mr. Burkhard Miss Dickinson Miss Palmer Miss Russell Mrs. Stuart Miss Cody Miss Reynolds Mrs. Van Vranken MUSIC DEPARTMENT Miss Hannas Mr. Morton Miss Wilson PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Mr. Jennings Mr. Gross Mr. Parker Miss Davis Miss Tebbe Mr. Eadie Mr. Hole Miss Entz Miss Gallison Miss Thielen Mr. Erickson Mr. Lamar Mrs. Rawlins, Proctor Miss Harwood Miss Winter LIBRARIAN— Mrs. Mathewson ASSISTANT— Miss Geyer Traditions SCHOOL doesn ' t just happen. A community may erect a mil- lion dollar building and fill it with students and teachers but unless the group have worked together before, the organiza- tion will not be a real school. It takes time and thought and energy and even trials and troubles to develop an institu- tion which functions as a living thing. When we sing our school songs we are not thinking of the buildings nor of the teachers and students as individuals. It is something intangible which holds our loyalty. We feel that this thing has a continuous life and a spirit working for our good, but we cannot define it in simple words. No two ' schools are exactly alike. Neither are two school years just the same. School officials and teachers have policies which sometimes take years to work out. Successive groups of students, represented by their officials and committees, have different ideals which work themselves into the life of the school, helping or hindering according to their value. The good things which start prove themselves in the course of time and become part of the institu- tion. The bad soon die because they prove themselves harmful. In this way traditions are started which give the school its tone. We follow these traditions, but not blindly. If we did we would not be growing. While they form the background of our activities they must often be modified to suit the needs of the present. But we rarely part with them completely because that would mean a break in our school life. When new s ' tuations arise we do adopt new methods but these are influenced largely by what has preceded and in turn become the traditions which carry on, blend- ing the future with the past. Thus is established the continuous life which makes a school. We respect our traditions because we know that they represent the best thought and feeling of those who have preceded us. And we are grateful to those who labored with high ideals; for every good thing which they accom- plished makes it easier for us to obtain good results today. Jfyg of the Term January February 7. School Opens. 1. High Senior Party. 11. Rally Day. 6. Track Sign Up. 15. Berkeley wins A. C. A. L. 9. Opening of Tennis. Opener. 13. Baseball Sign Up. 18. G. A. Frosh Frolic. 21. Memorial Center Flag 22. Berkeley 25-Piedmont 16. Raising. 25. First High Senior Meet- 28. First Interscholastic De- ing. bate. 28. Vaudeville Tryouts. 29. Berkeley 30-Hayward 9. March 1. Senior Play Tryouts. 4. Inauguration Ceremony Over the Radio. 8. Honor Society Banquet. 11. G. A. Play Tryouts. 19. Swimming Practice Starts. 21. Dads and Daughters ' Din- ner. 22-23. Vaudeville. 25. Pod Sale Starts. 27. G. A. A. Spread. 29. Spring Vacation. April 8. School Again. 11-12. G. A. Play. 11. G. A. A. Meeting. 24. A. C. A. L. Track Meet. 25. Boys ' Spring Sports Din- ner. 26. As You Like It. June 3. Public Speaking Banquet. 5. Girls ' Senior Farewell. 6. High Senior Dinner. 7. Commencement Exercises. May 5. Senior Farewell. 17. Honor Society Banquet. 24. Senior Play. 24. A. S. B. H. S. Election. High Senior Officers President Redmond Staats Vice-President Myron King Secretary Helen Henderson Treasurer Corinne Hellier Senior Committees Social Committee Raymond Huston, Chairman Jack Boylin Eileen Halloran Russell Payne Patricia Washburn Play Committee Cecyl Rathbone, Chairman John Allen Ardath Busby Jack. Carver Ruth Meaker Gift Committee Frank Kockritz, Chairman Janice Lowe Dorothy Mollin Lewis Parce Eleanor Reed Eileen Bendall Fern Bender Ross Benton Sanford Berger Kenneth Bergman Mae Bergman Percy Betts Byron Bole Dorothy Booth Georges Bourgoin Oran Bowdish Irene Boyce Morgan Boyers John Boylin Samuel Bradshaw Yvonne Breaux Natalie Brecheen Edward Brendle Vivian Brewer Jennie Brower Harvey Brown Lee Brown Selby Brownlee Frank Brush, Jr. Robert Bryant Burlingame Bullock Margaret Burroughs Ardath Busby Manolo Caballero Chester Caldecott Edward Caldwell Jessie Caldwell Lloyd Calori Mary Beth Camp Nancy Campbell Katherine Candee Vivian Carlson Anne Carlton Ruth Carr Jean Carson Jack Carver Blake Clagett Robert Condon Eduardo Cortes Forrest Curlee Claire Chaponot Seth Clark Agnes Connolly Rose Cowan Doris Damm Drewanne Chidester Dean Cole Edward Cook Rita Crosa Anna Davis Marion Christensen Lawrence Colson Marion Coolidge Barbara Crump Apolonio Day-yo Marjorie Dean Fred Dellett Angelo Demaria Joe Demeter Louise Detoy Bob Dickson Evelyn Dineen Julia Dow Betty DuBroy George Dufour Louise Duhrsen Norma Dunand Helen Ebey Eva Eklund Gertrude Embury Charles Ensor Jane Eshleman Helen Eveleth Beth Ewell Dorothy Exon Gladys Farrar Raymundo Favila John Felthouse Marciano Fernandez Florence Flindall Stella Fortmann Charles Foster Harold Frank William Freitas Robert Fritz Ellen Gait Alice Gannon Sharlene Garlough Delight Gaston Genelia Gates Aloyse Goelitz Jane Greer Jean Greig Lucile Grimsley Lillian Gustavson Eileen Halloran Gladys Halvorsen Richard Ham Tomiko Harano Isobel Hardie Fred Heitman Loyd Hendricks Mary Hardie Corinne Hellier Frank Henry Mary Harrison Helen Henderson Eliseo Hermosa Edith Hart Marguerite Henderson Jane Herrick Arthur Herring Richard Hessig Robert Heydegger Florence Hiatt Gretchen Johnston Edward Judd Aili Kaleva William Keene James Kempton Caroline Kennedy Elmer Kern Eva Kiefer John Kilkenny Myron King Constance Kirby Marjorie Kitts Roger Knox Frank Kockritz Colma Kollenbaum Madeline Krahn Allen Kroll Louise Krueger Boris Kurlandsk Carrie Laflin James Luce Zona MacBeath Veronica Maher Vera Mae Marshall Thomas Masters Edgar Lugar Marguerite MacLaggan Louise Mangels William Marshall Robert Matajack August Lunsman Douglas MacMillan Reynold Marin Dorothy Martin Roderick Matheson Lura Lynch Maurice Maggiora Fred Marks Frederick Martin James Mathiesen Laurance Maxson Margaret McCutcheon William McGregor Helen McNulty Paul Michell George McClaskey Annette McGee Mary Mcintosh Ruth Meaker Joseph Milano Minetta McClure Winifred McGill Sarah McKain Esther Meakin Clemie Miles Kenneth McCorkle Virginia McGowan Barbara McKay Roberta Mello Catherine Miller Roberta Milton Eileen Mitchell Dorothy Mollin. Margaret Moloney James Monroe Iris Montano Dick Mowday John Mullin Barbara Munford Rose Naismith Hideo Nakayama Croissant Needham Mabel Nelson Leonard Nestor Lauris Nevin Julian Newman Wilfred Newman Laila Nivell Herbert Oberg William Ochoa Jack Quatman David Reed Thomas Rhodes Mary Richardson Charles Robeck Regina Railo Eleanor Reed Beth Rhyne John Rigney Henry Roberts Cecyl Rathbone Clare Reese Joe Rice Jr. Christine Rinne Don„ld Robertson Marie Raymond Agnes Reidy Robert Rice Melba Roat Eleanor Robertson y v v 1 % Elizabeth Shaver Jean Shaw Verna Mae Shaw Rae Shelby Mildred Sheridan Robert Shuey Jr. Marie Sime Bessie Simpson Dorrance Small Helen Smart Clyde Smith Elizabeth Smith Harold Smith James Smith Jr. Jean Smith Thomas Smith Wendel Snyder Harold Solomon Mary Sperry Redmond Staats Jr. Robert Taylor Grace Terry Allan Terschuren Helen Thelen Robert Thomas Dorothea Thompson Josephine Tilden Phyllis Turner William Turney Florentine Turpin Virginia Urich Yo Uyeyama Judson Van Matre Margaret Walbridge Mary Walker Dana Ward Mary-Phyllis Ward Patricia Washburn Donald Washburn Janice Watson Marie White Jean Whitmore Eugene Wilcox Harriett Wilcox Sprignel Wiley Jr. Vera Williamson Carol Wilson Catherine Wilson Irene Wilson Irmgard Winkler Philo Wood Teresa Wood Stanley Wulfendinger Delbert Young Jack Van Wyke Howard Young Marjorie Wylie Mary Young Shinji Yamamoto James Zuerner 20 HIGH SENIORS AS THEY ONCE WERE I f ' . : PEGGY NAD1NE MORGAN JEAN EILEEN ADAMS ALLEN Q OVERS CARSON H ALLOXAN m COR1NNE HELEN H A7EL RAYMOND MYRON HiTU-lEft HENDERSON HOLLX HUSTON KING DOROTHY WINIFRED MARGARET BARBARA OACK MARTIN M C G1LL MOLONEY MUNFORD PARKIKSON RUSSELL PAYNE ETOILE CECYL NANCY DANA PECK RATH BONE TATUM VlARO The ( losed Chabter 1 ot like some ship that on an unknown sea Sets forth from harbor, never home to stray; i ot like the final parting of the nay, Oh, not like these let our departure be! But rather like some chapter from a book, That, lovely in itself, must still be shut, So that the other pages may be cut, So that at other pictures ice may look; For the one chapter, closed with lingering hand, Must to the others be as nondrous key, That we may read, may learn, may understand The end. Like this let our departure be. And though with years the print and pictures fade, Time cannot dim the loveliness they made. — Ida Glenn Montgomery MORGAN BOYERS RUSSELL PAYNE Editor Manager TBe Weekly J (ews he Weekly News is now concluding its thirty-fifth volume. In the years since the first numbers were printed, the paper has progressed and grown until we now have the superior four-column Weekly News. Several previous attempts had been made to enlarge the Weekly, but the ads and articles were not numerous enough to fill the larger paper. The last management successfully demonstrated that the larger paper could be run for a whole term, and now the four-column paper has had the test of a year. We feel that through this larger paper we can do greater justice to the news of the school. The success of the Weekly News has been assured by the fine work of its journalists. The staff and the Journalism class have contributed their best efforts. The boys in the printing class have done an excellent piece of work on the paper each week. The boys who folded and efficiently distributed the Weekly have been most reliable. We want to thank our advertisers for helping us to finance the paper. Finally, we hope that our readers have been satisfied with the Weekly News this term. Morgan Boyers. Russell Payne. WEEKLY NEWS STAFF Russell Payne Morgan Boyers Stephen Prescott iavelock Hunter Norman Corse Roland Kruger Richard H Howard Young Melba Roat Edgar Lugar ART STAFF Frontispiece Corinne Hellier Senior Class Laila Xivell Publications Beth Ewell Organizations Sidney Sargent Activities Corinne Hellier Dramatics Helen Wheeler Athletics Laila Nivell Wearers of the jB....Marjorie Colvin Cover Jokes Helmi Lindahl Around School Della Fisher Athletics Laurance Maxson Activities Laurance Maxson Autographs Marion Coolidge I)iitials: A, B, T, D.. Vivian Carlson Initial 0 Marion Coolidge Initial W Duane Muncy Janice Watson ' The Olla T odrida ith the publication of this Olla Podrida we have successfully completed another term. All the activities of importance have been duly recorded in this issue of the Olla Podrida. Teams, officers, clubs, and events about school all have their place of record in both word and picture. Thus the spring term of 1929 has been carefully set down. The success of this issue of the Olla Podrida is due not onlv to the co-operation of the student body but also to certain individuals. Mrs. Weir and Miss Doyle have our appreciation for their helpful advice and direc- tion. Miss Marshall and her pupils are responsible for our fine art work; Mr. Emery and his assistants have handled the photographic groups; Mr. Burkhard has given us practical business advice. Our connections with the printer, engraver, and photographer have been most pleasant. The students have co-operated with the staff, and we hope this issue of the Olla Podrida meets with the unqualified approval of the school. Morgan Boyers. Russell Payne. m ROBERT CONDON zy4. S. B. H. S. ith the completion of another semester it is fitting that we should pause to see what has been accomplished. This term the various activities have been enthusiastically supported. That spirit which has raised the standard of the school so high has been prevalent all semester. Starting on the first Friday of school, Rally Day more than fulfilled its purpose as a get-together event. Both the participants and spectators whole-heartedly entered into the spirit of the welcome. The Vaudeville, certainly one of the finest ever presented, had appreciative audi- ences at both performances. The money raised has gone into the erection of our new hand-ball courts. The attendance and spirit which have characterized our support of athletics this term have been gratifying. The organizations and societies are still growing and boast of many members. The Representa- tive Council and Rally Committee have been invaluable aids in the execution of the regulations of the school. Realizing that no progress would have been possible without the sup- port of the school, the officials of the Associated Students of the Berkeley High School wish to extend their sincere thanks to the students and teachers for their co-operation this term. ROBERT CONDON. BOARD OF CONTROL BARBARA JACOBUS RUTH HAYES MR. BURKHARD MR. LE TENDRE RICHARD HAM JACK BENNETT JACK PARKINSON Tfte ffirls ' Association President Jean Carson Vice-President Beth Ewell Secretary Dorothy Mollin Treasurer Betty Xeal Son? Leader.. ..Elizabeth Ritchie In living up to its motto, Friendship and Service, ' 11 the Girls ' Association has accom- plished a great deal this term. To express this friendship there have been the Frosh Frol ic, when all new girls were wel- comed ; the Dads and Daughters ' Dinner; and two Mothers ' Teas, L10 and HI 2, expressing friend- liness between home and school. The Senior Farewell, held dur- ing the last week of school, pro- motes this feeling also. One piece of service has been the completion and furnishing of a doll house, which was presented to an orphanage. The Social Ser- vice Committee has worked steadily for the Junior Red Cross throughout the semester. A de- serving girl will be helped to go to college by the gift of fifty dol- lars raised by the candy sales. The Association has been able, by presenting a short play, to do- nate gifts to the school. These include pictures, a stop watch, a gong for banquets, and books for the library. A verv important part of the G. A. is the Girls ' Athletic Association, which is discussed elsewhere. The officers and committee members wish to express gratitude to Mr. Biedenbach, Miss McLean, and Mrs. Stone for their indispensable aid; to the office force for their unselfish assistance; and to the members of the Association for their large share in the success of this semester. Jean Carsox. The J-fonor ociety he Honor Society has just completed its fifth successful term as an organization of Berkeley High School. The purpose of the Society is to recognize scholarship when com- bined with character, to recognize leadership and service to the school, and through the organization to help in shaping higher standards and policies among the students of Berkeley High School. The officers this term were Frank Kockritz, president; Bill Martin, vice-president; Barbara McKay, secretary; and Elizabeth Newhall and Bruce Wachob, executive board members. The Society this term had 135 members, 80 of whom were not members last semester. Miss Hampel is sponsor of the Society and deserves great credit for her efforts in its behalf. With such capable leadership and expert aid it is no wonder that this semester has been such a success. The main activities this term were the banquet, March 8, and the play, Sauce for Goslings, 1 ' presented May 17. Many of the members have been of real service to the school in coaching other students. TBe Representative Council HE third semester of the Representative Council has now been completed. With more than a year of success behind it to justify its existence, the organization has become thoroughly established as a necessary and important part of the school. The function of this body is not alone to give the students an actual part in making laws and decid- ing important questions, but also to promote better understanding between officers and students. In fulfilling these functions, the Representative Coun- cil has satisfied a vital need. At the beginning of every semester, a representative is chosen from each advisory. These representatives, together with the student body officers, make up the Council, which is assembled whenever it seems necessary. The mem- bers come in contact with the student feeling in their advisories and accord- ingly are able to make suggestions at the meetings ; they understand the actions of the Council and the reasons for such actions, and can transmit this understanding back again to the students. The whole-hearted co-operation of all the students, and a closer harmony within the school are thus insured. In organizing this Council, Berkeley High has proved itself to be in step with the most progressive schools of the state, following out the plan of training the young people in self-government. Here, as elsewhere, the Representative Council idea has proved its worth by its accomplishments, and, it is hoped, will continue to grow into an even stronger and more stable institution. Tfie Rally Committee he Rally Committee consists of ten boys under the chairman- ship of Ray Huston. It is one of the most prominent and necessary organizations in our school, and its duties are many and varied. The problem of keeping people moving in the halls and preventing jams at entrances and exits has ,„ w . J been smoothly and efficiently handled by this term ' s Rally Committee. Keeping the halls clear during the lunch periods is another im- portant duty of the committee. Besides officiating at Rally Day, the Flag Raising, and other school activities, it has been active at the basketball and baseball games and all other athletic events. The last and most important duty of the committee is that of keeping order at the Vaudeville and Senior Play. Serving as ushers, the Rally Committee members worked efficiently and well at both of these performances. The members of the Rally Committee are to be congratulated on the fine work they have done this term in preserving order about the school. They are: Ray Huston, chairman; Hamilton Pyles, Norman Corse, Alfred Stevens, Ervin Goodrich, James Kane, Fred Heitman, Bill Freitas, Carl Holmes, and Frank Kockritz. The Cjforum he close of the 1928-9 Berkeley-Oakland season found both schools tied on the number of debates won. Championship honors go to Berkeley, however, because of the number of judges ' decisions awarded, Berkeley having a total of twelve against Oakland ' s six. Those representing Berkelev in the 1928-9 series were Elizabeth Smart, James MacKay, Bill Price, Jack Moskowitz, Richard Watkins, Stephen Prescott, Lloyd Scouler, Rowena Wise, Mabel Stone, and Benno Milmore. Forum meetings were devoted to live discussions of new subjects, the programs being planned by Bill Price, the appointed Commissioner of Pro- grams. Richard Watkins, president, was in charge of all meetings, with Morgan Boyers in the position of secretary. Frances Levin served as Com- missioner of Publicity. Forum membership for the present semester was as follows : George Allison, Heath Angelo, Edwin Becker, Morgan Boyers, Edward Caldwell, Chester Caldecott, Seville Chapman, Morris Dailey, Thomas Farmer, Deane Langworthy, Franklin Lehman, George Loeffert, Bill Martin, Benno Milmore, Allan Peel, Richard Peterson, Robert Peterson, Stephen Prescott, Bill Price, Alexander Russell, Lloyd Scouler, Clayton Somers, Edmund Thelen, Dick Watkins, Bruce Wachob, Ben Wilbur, Frances Christensen, Marion Christensen, Marjorie Evans, Edith Goldstein, Frances Levin. Rachel Lowndes, Marjorie Morris, Elizabeth Xewhall, Catherine Ximitz, M argaret Perkins, Mabel Stone, Rowena Wise. ' The Manuscript Club he Manuscript Club is the old Poetry Club under a new name. The scope of the Poetry Club has been enlarged to include, besides poetry, short stories, essays, and other orig- inal manuscripts. The purpose of the club is to help find and develop young talent and to give young writers opportunity and en- couragement. Besides writing original poems and essays the club also studies and criticises the works of others. The officers of the club this semester are: Herbert Lyser, president; Clarence Paschall, vice-president; Phyllis Preston, secretary. The club this term has fourteen members. Membership contests are held each semester and the winners are admitted to the club. All work submitted is kept on file. The club is now six years old. It was organized in the spring of 1923 through the efforts of Dora Richards with the assistance of Mrs. de Luce and members of the English department. Under the expert sponsorship of Miss Topping the club has accom- plished some very fine work this term. The Qarnera Club President Herbert Thelen Vice-President..-- Darrell Maurice Secretary Helen Osborn HE Camera Club, under the guidance of Mr. Emery, has con- cluded a very successful and profitable term. The program this semester was both interesting and educational. Talks, discussions, and demonstrations were given at each meeting by the members themselves on the composition and taking of pictures, both indoors and out; on the developing, print- ing, enlarging, toning, and coloring of photographs ; and on different kinds of cameras, kodaks, and moving picture machines. The graflex camera, a speed camera used in commercia l photography, was also studied. The club had the good fortune this semester to hear Mr. George Warren of the Camera Shop lecture on the place and possibilities of commercial photography. Throughout the term the members have been taking snaps on the out- side, putting into practice the information gained at the club meetings. The best of these have been contributed to the snap-shot pages of the Olla Podrida. The members have not only gained in practice and experience but have been of service to the school. The club has had a much larger membership this semester than in previ- ous semesters, and much more interest has been shown in the work. LATIN CLUB OFFICERS Consuls: William Price, Ida Glenn Montgomery Aedile: Esther Davidson Praetor: George Allison Censor and Quaestor: Elizabeth Parrish GERMAN CLUB OFFICERS President: Walter Baumhefner Vice-President : Sam Ruben Secretary: Senta Senram Advanced Orchestra First Violins — Edwin Becker ( Concert Master) Elizabeth Ann Higley Roy Lundgren Frances Tappan Eloise Austin John Schroth Reese Norton Leonard Nestor Mary Case Janet Rowley Second Violins — Moore Harrison Virginia Colberg Iris Lane Dorothy Morton Ermina Hughson Enid Heppler Harold Storm Margaret Brewer Jack Snyder Senta Senram Viola— Betty Johnston Lois Scolder Delta Woodfill Piano — Agnes Pearson ' Cello— Eliot Dennett Edmund Thelen Ruth Staples Roberta West Denneta McClung Mary Sue Kantz Bass — Doris Baird Edwin Sunter Mildred Kirsner Marian Wilmott Mary Kern Oboe— Fred Ebersole Flute— James McCarthy Bassoon — John Rile} ' Clarinets — Elwin Kunzelman Max Gershenson Arthur Hellston Herbert Bradley Trumpet — Dale Sandifur Robert Rice Trombone — K. C. Stevens French Horn — Burlingame Bullock Charles King- Hiram Kelly Drums — Franklin Dougherty George Clifford Advanced Band Solo Cornets — Lloyd Scouler John McCallum John Eltchinoff Edward Freitas Robert Rice First Comet and Trumpet — J. F. Rice Fred Artus Edson Gorman Second and Third Cornets — Charles Nausin Stanley Bradshaw Willard Sea Bill Wilson Reid Nicol Alto Saxophones — Bernard Powers Arne Laine Tenor Saxophone — Bill Keene Baritone Saxophone — Robert Lewis Bass Saxophone — ■ Dick Gellersen Trombones — 1st K. C. Stevens Hubert Salsbury 2nd Carlton Peck Walter Read 3rd James Lyman Raymond Peterson Baritones — William Robertson Fred Hill Drum Major — Robert Rice Carl Nieper Kenneth McMains French Horns — 1st Hiram Kelly Burlingame Bullock 2nd Nicholas Starry Charles King 3rd Jack Sawyer Gordon McGarvie 4th Leo Staley Solo and First Clarinets — Roderick Matheson Harold Saxton Edward Gray Irving Schoenfeld Fred Varni Harold Sprigg Glenn Lyon Carl Walter Harrison Bullock John McGuffick Arthur Hellsten Elwin Kunzelman Second and Third Clarinets — Robert Chamberlain Warren Hassler George Mailho Vernon Ball Robert Lynds Robert Sorensen John Rogers Talbot Evans Ben Tanner William Squires E-Flat Clarinet — Max Gershenson Bass Clarinets — Leo Lilja Allen Fowle Alto Clarinet — Herbert Bradley Bill Keene Tympani — Sanford Berger Oboe- Fred Ebersole Henry Benkiser English Horn — Henry Benkiser Flute and Piccolos — Allen Altman Eliot Wilbur Louis Landau Bassoons — Tohn Riley Dale Walrod B-Flat Bass — Carl Schwedhelm. Morris Wilkinson Scott Hamm Edwin Sunter E-Flat Bass — Phillip Chubb Drums — Snare — Robert Moore Franklin Dougherty George Clifford Drums — Bass — Niles Kinney Girls 9 Qlee Club Evelyn Bandemar Dorothy Hartt Berdell Ryan Aileen Bendall Camille Hauer Anne Saari Marguerite Berlock Cecile Hessig Mildred Sheridan Laura Berriman Rose Jacobs Edith Short Dorothea Beyer Margaret Jay Daphne Simpson Jeanette Bloomfield Eileen Johnson Arlene Smith Marjorie Boucher Marian Johnson Evelyn Sousa Mathilde Brunner Evelyn Jory Sylvia Stecher Gladys Chapman Eileen Lambert Ruth Sturges Nina Chase Zelma Malkia Elizabeth Stypes Margaret Coe G eorgia Mallett Helen Taylor Gladys Cuneo Helen Marquard Frankie Thompson Celene Dutro Mary Mcintosh Phyllis Turner Stella Fortmann Ruth Moore Elsie Ver Valin Rosa Godfrey Virginia Moreau Minnetta Weiss Geraldine Golphin Lucille Murphy Irma YVeldon Margaret Green Lillian Nelson lone Westfall Vera Griffin Marian Palmer Jean W 7 hitmore Helen Haley Etoile Peck Dorothy W illiams Faracita Hall Audrey Pierson Martella W raith Eleanor Hargraves Bertha Ringer Boys 9 Qlee Club William Ahlgren Thomas Ball William Berryhill Lome Boehner Orville Boyenger Leo Brennan Harvey Brown Madison Burke Robert Carlson Edward Cook Robert Craig Robert Cummings William Cummings Montague de Giere Angelo De Maria Charles Du Broy Jack Dunbar William Edmunds Hugh Fee Robert Flammang Joseph Freitas Irving Freshwater Truman Gentry Hugh Gillenwater Frank Grandi Allen Green James Griffith Fred Gugat Loyd Hendricks Clyde Hewitt Ogle Hopson Jean Hubbard William Hydie Dean Jeffress Frank Johnson Herbert Johnson Elmer Kern Phillip Klein Mark Lawrence Howard Lee William Lichtenstern Rolf Lien Elmer Lund Ray Lundgren Wilbert Maderos Kenneth Mahl Wallace Marsh Robert Matajack Albert McDonald Fred Miller George Miller Raymond Moniz Wilfred Newman Carl Nieper Guadalupe Orosco Lawrence Reed George Richmond Jack Robinson Carl Roos Lawrence Rosano Enrique Salonga Tillman Schlageter Roger Scott Percy Slingsby Alden Smith Willard Smith Robert Stitt Lewis Tilbury Eugene Watson Thomas Wilson Delbert Young 9 BIG B SOCIETY CIRCLE B MEMBERS Itylly ' Day xe of the most successful Rally Days that Berkeley High has vet known took place on January 11. Each student wore a distinguishing color to indicate his class, and varied and interesting were the results. During the lunch periods, all the gay spirits tripped the light fantastic on Kittredge street to the inspiring strains produced by the orchestra. Shortly after one o ' clock there was a general exodus to the athletic field. Bob Condon introduced the new Rally Committee. Then a few vigorous veils soon put everyone into the spirit of the occasion. The girls, who have only recently begun to take an active part on Rally Dav, gave two interesting performances. A goodly number of girls, wear- ing caps of red and gold, marched out on the field and formed a perfect B. While standing in place, thev sang school songs. Then they unwound them- selves and marched off again with the greatest precision. The next contribu- tion given by girls was a highlv exciting speedball game, in which the High Seniors won the victory. The twelfth vear boys held the center of the stage next with a hard- plaved scrimmage game which ended in a tie. The fourth event was the traditional tug-of-war between the High and Low Scrubs. The incoming students proved themselves superior, and the High Tens were thoroughly soused. A very thrilling steeple chase followed in which the Middlers were the actors. The High Elevens showed that they had profited by their extra term, for thev came off victors. The Middlers continued in the public eye with their sack pack, a most amazing tangle of boys and sacks and dirt. The High Elevens, being discovered to have captured the most prizes, were again awarded the victory. The Scrubs appeared again, this time in a tie-up. The High Tens were evidently determined to wipe out their earlier defeat, for they fought with such fierce ardor that thev really did obtain the victory. The final event of the Rally was one that always appeals to the primitive souls of the students — the mud-tie-up between the High and Low Seniors. Aghast, yet fas- cinated by the miry spectacle, the audience watched the High Seniors wring victory out of mud and water, and cover themselves, already unrecognizable from dirt, with glory. Thus concluded another of Berkeley High ' s semi-annual get-together days, in which all the students become better acquainted. OGLE HOPSON YELL LEADERS REDMOND STAATS EDWIN HARVEY Rallies UR worthy president, Bob Condon, officiated at all rallies this semester. His sage management has contributed much to the success of the rallies. The members of the coaching staff have always had something to say to the students, and no rally would be complete without a few words from at least one of them. What would a rally be without music, or rather jazz? This last item is almost indispensable. This necessary element was furnished through the courtesy of Keene ' s Syncopating Symphoners. The ultimate aim of any rally is to raise the enthusiasm of the team to that fever heat where the mind and body co-ordinate to form an unbeatable combination. The team ' s supporters must also be put into that state of mind bordering upon fanaticism, where they will surmount every obstacle to put themselves in a position to root for their team. It can be said of this term ' s rallies that they were very efficacious in this respect, and the success of our teams is partly the reflection of the indomitable spirit displayed at them. The trio of Yell Leaders this term included Ogle Hopson, Bud Staats, and Ed Harvey. These three purveyors of Pep and Vigor were directly responsible for the spirit manifested at each rally. Their task was not an easy one, and the least we can do for them is give them due credit. Girls 9 Cfrosh Frolic FTER the time-honored custom of Berkeley High School, the early part of the semester was marked by the Girls ' Fresh- man Frolic. This term the new girls were welcomed among their sisters on January 18. Immediately after school all the girls repaired to the auditorium, where Jean Carson, the president of the Girls ' Association, welcomed the newcomers and introduced Mrs. Stone, the G. A. mother. The entertainment which followed was very clever and delightful. In the beginning, two Scrubs were initiated into the court of the Girls ' Association. Following this came musical numbers by Gretchen Johnston and Etoile Peck and dancing by Margaret Green, Grace Bailey, Elizabeth Ritchie, and Betty Neal. Other numbers of this most interesting program were an amusing and snappy monologue bv Marie Raymond and a new and different version of Romeo and Juliet, interpreted by Betty Xeal and Drewanne Chidester. Each Scrub, put into a happy frame of mind by the talented production just witnessed, now mounted the platform and received a distinctive favor. Each newcomer was also assigned to a Senior sister with whom she then departed for the girls ' gym. There, clutching programs of delicate artistry and hearkening to the coaxing rhythms of the orchestra, the girls abandoned themselves to the intricacies of the dance. Stimulated by the strains of the musical measures, they found them- selves rapidly making friends and becoming acquainted. Refreshed and revived by delicious punch and cookies served between the dances, live o ' clock, the fateful hour, found them most reluctant to end a delightful afternoon. However, they carried with them the lasting memory of the cordial welcome extended to the Freshmen and new girls. The Frosh Frolic has become a tradition in Berkeley High, an informal means of introducing all girls and making them feel at home. No other function can quite take its place in promoting friendship and good feeling at the beginning of each term. The Frolic this semester fully came up to the standards set in past affairs, and surely did its part in encouraging school spirit. G. A. Council HE Girls ' Council is an important, though inconspicuous, or- ganization. Two representatives from each advisory as- semble weekly to carry on the business of the Girls ' Associa- tion and discuss the ideas of all the girls. The representa- IWPi tives report proceedings to their advisories. The Council B I knits the girls together and gives them a better understand- ing of their own activities. The Girls ' Association has always been conspicuous for the variety and scope of its social service activities, which this semester have been of four types. A doll house, planned several terms ago and abandoned, was completed and beautifully furnished by volunteer workers. It was sent as a gift to the Fred Finch Orphanage. A branch of Red Cross work was the collecting and sending of patriotic favors for Washington ' s birthday to the Veterans ' Hospital at Livermore. The Girls ' Association has adopted the policy of purchasing for the school such small but desirable articles as can not otherwise be obtained. One of the Association ' s greatest works is the maintenance of a Girls ' Aid Fund, whose revenues are derived from the class candy sales. The fund is to help the entrance to college of girl graduates who can not otherwise afford to go. Typing Team HE winning of trophies in the State Typewriting Contest has become a habit with the typists of Berkeley High. It is un- fortunate for the members of the team that the Pod always has to go to press before the contest. No report on their per- formance at the contest can go on record. During the eight years that Berkeley has been contending for State Honors, her teams have won over thirty trophies and medals. Two beautiful cups are now displayed as permanent possessions in the trophy case — one representing the highest speed, and one representing the highest degree of accuracy. In 1928 Margaret Christesen broke the National Accuracy Record for a novice typist, writing at the rate of fifty-four words per minute, perfect, for fifteen minutes. We have every reason to believe that the team for 1929 will uphold the honor of Berkeley High. The members of the team are Frances Christensen and Laila Nivell, writing for the speed cups; Lillian Adams, Mary Walker, Carrie Lafiin, and Lance Ginner, who compete in the accuracy class. If one of these students should win the State Champion- ship, he will be given a trip to the International Contest at Toronto, Can- ada, with all his expenses paid. ' Tfie Uaudeville T was one of the biggest events of the term — as it is of every term — the Vaudeville. It is the performance most enjoyed by both participants and audience, as well as that most truly representative of the whole student body. This semester, on the evenings of March 22 and 23, it was found by the appreciative spectators to measure up fully to the standards of former years. The program opened to the strains of Haskins ' The Sentry March, played by the very capable High School Orchestra. Then the curtains rose to reveal the home of Mrs. Handout, where, in the melodramatic farce The Mortgage Expired, an old-fashioned villain raged rampant and at- tempted to create havoc in an innocent family. This skit, presented by Douglas MacMillan, was a very amusing satire on the exaggerated the- villain-still-pursued-her favorites of olden days. The next number was an offering of Bob Ingalls, The Try-Out. The scene was a theatrical booking office to which came many weird and peculiar aspirants to fame. The most amusing feature of the affair was the fact that all of the girls ' parts were taken by boys. The number proved highly enter- taining to the audience. Topsy Turvies, a tumbling skit presented by Mary Walker, was something very new and different. Fifteen girls had been training in the gym under the direction of Miss Winter for many weeks previous to the performance, and, when the night of the Vaudeville arrived, thev had achieved no little degree of skill and poise. It was a novelty well worth seeing. Following the tumbling, Robert Sims offered Curses ! What a Night ! another burlesque on the old-fashioned melodrama, with its regulation heroine, husband, villain, sheriff, and woman of mystery. It pleased the audience considerably. For a short time, then, the spectators were permitted to collect their thoughts and recall their earlier chuckles, while the orchestra played a selec- tion from The Merry Widow. When the curtains next arose, they revealed the deck of a floating college, where singing, dancing, and piano playing made up a delicate and interesting number called Floating Rhythms. It was the offering of Jacqueline Otto and Dorothy Mollin. Something totally different came next — something that changed the whole atmosphere. It was a thrilling play, bringing mystery and murder into the peaceful auditorium of Berkeley High. Tratumta, presented by Don Horner, who is remembered for his last year ' s thriller, Chips that Pass in the Night, was a great success. The dangerous criminal at large, who returned for a demoniac revenge upon the judge who had sentenced him, kept the audience in a state of terrified suspense, and the dramatic climax left them breathless. The following skit, presented by Bill Keene and Sanford Berger, was called Thoughts That Linger. Aided by very capable musicians, the two boys offered an entertaining and amusing number, supplementing music with wise-cracks and clowning, and convulsed the house. It was an appropriate close to a program the memory of which pleasantly lingered in the minds of the spectators for many days. At any rate, as the curtain was rung down for the last time to the final orchestral number, The Flag of Truce, by Laurendeau, all felt that they had had a completely satisfactory evening. The performance was aided to its successful conclusion by the combined efforts of the teachers who coached the skits; Robert Condon, the general manager; Raymond Huston, the stage manager; Frank Kockritz, the prop- erty manager; and Carlton Schammel, electrician. §. A. Play HE play given by the Girls ' Association this term was Sham, by Thomkins. A cast of four was picked from the large group of students trying for the parts. The choice proved to be a very wise one. Mrs. Stone and Mrs. Hagan were the judges. The wife, a person of shams, was played by Sylvia Stecher. Clayton Somers portrayed the part of the cynical, clever crook who could not stand anything that was sham. Alan Peel was the embar- rassed and honest husband. Chester Caldecott proved to be an excellent reporter. A thief, who knows quite a bit about art, enters the homes of rich people and helps himself. He comes to one home in which everything is sham, and nothing is worth taking. About to leave the place in disgust, he is caught by the man and wife who live there. The wife threatens to call for help. She is stopped by the thief, who tells her that her social standing will be hurt if nothing is taken, thereby branding her things as not worth taking. Finally a picture of one of the family is given him. Just at this point the reporter enters to see if they have lost anything. The wife gives a detailed descrip- tion of the valuable picture that has been taken. Then the thief goes off with the reporter, taking the picture with him. Later he sends the picture back, requesting that they learn more about their family. The picture was one of George Washington. The play was very amusing and well given. The curtain came down leaving another feather in G. A. ' s cap. DRAMATIC INTERPRETATION CLASS The hakespeare Play HE Berkeley High School celebrates the birthday of William Shakespeare each year with a presentation of one of his plays on the last Friday of April. This year As You Like It was given on Friday evening, April 26. Contrary to custom, the players appeared in the gay-colored sport cos- tumes of the present day. The performance represented the co-operative efforts of many depart- ments in the High School. The Dramatic Interpretation Class of the English Department trained the cast and directed the staging of the play. The Costume Classes of the Art Department and the Home Economics Classes helped with the costumes by advising and suggesting materials and color schemes. The costumes were modern sport costumes which har- monized with the woodland setting. The Stage Craft Class designed the scenery while the lighting effects were planned by the Science Department. The selections played by the B. H. S. Orchestra harmonized with the wood- land setting. Cast of zs4s you J ike St Duke, living in banishment _ Edwin Rust Frederick, his brother, and usurper of Lis do nitiions _. Oran Bowdish Amiens (will sing two songs) Donald Thomas Jaques, Lord attending on the banished duke Frank Gallison Another Lord attending on the banished duke David Ayer Le Beau, a courtier attending upon Frederick _ Robert Hood Charles, wrestler to Frederick Charles Lawrence Oliver ( Eliot Wilbur Jaques Sons of Sir Rowland de Boys Ruskin Howell Orlando ) Willard Sea Adam ) c r . r Nicholas Starry „ . - Servants to Oliver ] TT T _ . Dennis ) ( Henry La b ranchi Touchstone, a clown Douglas MacMillan Sir Oliver Martext, a vicar George Allison Corin ) n, i . j Herbert Lyser Silvius ) ) David Smith Jf 7 illiam y a country fellow, in love with Audry James Smith A person representing Hymen Sterling Gorrill Attendants at Frederick ' s Court....: J T ' S Judo Boynton Pages, attending on banished duke. Rosalind, daughter to the banished duke Drewanne Chidester Celia, daughter to Frederick Zona MacBeath Phebe, a shepherdess Melba Roat Audry, a country wench Gail Montgomery SHAKESPEARE PLAYS PRESENTED AT BERKELEY HIGH IN PREVIOUS YEARS 1912 The Winter ' s Tale. 1920 The Tempest. 1913 A Midsummer Night ' s Dream. 1921 King Lear. 1914 As You Like It. 1922 Julius Caesar. 1915 The Winter ' s Tale. 1923 Macbeth. 1916 Twelfth Night. 1924 Twelfth Night. 1917 Romeo and Juliet. 1925 The Two Gentlemen of Verona. 1918 Hamlet. 1926 King Richard II. 1919 The Merchant of Venice. 1927 The Winter ' s Tale. 1928 Romeo and Juliet. Rummer 3s a-Comin in Cast JVilloughby Spencer Robert Condon Jack Hollybush James Luce Harry Davenport... _. Jack Parkinson Ernest JJ r ybrow Edwin Rust Vok ' ins _ Hamilton Pyles Mrs. Vokins ..Etoile Peck Selina Yelland Christine Rinne Daisy Tapping... _ Barbara Jacobus Rose Philpotts __ Eileen Halloran Violet Drinkwater Cecyl Rathbone Sylvia ... Ardath Busby Basketball Reason A WORD ABOUT THE SEASON ' S ENDING ECAUSE of the unfortunate, abrupt way in which our season ended, I have been asked to write a brief word concerning it. We started out with one of the best squads in years and had high hopes of winning the A. C. A. L. and North Coast C. I. F. Championships. After winning nine out of ten league games and tying with Piedmont for first place, it was discovered that one of our members had been affiliating himself all season with an outside organization. The C. I. F. rules, under which we play, distinctly forbid any student to play on any team other than his school team during the school season of any particular sport. We were therefore forced to forfeit all games in which said member had played and take our place at the bottom of the heap, with two victories and eight losses, instead of at the top. Thus our season came to an untimely end. The moral is that we ought to take time out now and then and consider that there is such a thing as loyalty — loyalty to the team and to the school and to training rules; also that one cannot break a rule without getting found out. The many have to suffer for the fault, or thoughtlessness, of a few. John G. Eadie, Coach. Basketball individuals Captain Johnny Ransome has just finished his last season of basketball at Berkeley High. He was equally good at either forward or center. Chili Bertoli, the sterling forward, was the most consistent player on the team. Chili was always there in a pinch. We shall see him next sea- son in a basketball suit. Delbert Young, Bertoli ' s running mate, was fast on his feet, and one of the main cogs in the Yellowjacket machine. He is a senior. Hod Brown was always smooth and calm in anv situation. His long shots as a running guard were helpful in many games. We shall miss him next year. Bob Rice had the stationary guard position throughout the season. He surely could get the ball off the backboard. Bob also leaves us. Bill Skillings was a transfer from the South. He saw lots of action in many games. Bill should prove a valuable man on next term ' s team. BASKETBALL SQUAD Doc Payne ' s position was at guard. He was always ready to take Rice ' s place. Doc played some fine basketball and will be missed next year. Reid Nicol was a good substitute at running guard, center, or forward. His fast shots scored more than once. Reid is also a senior. Fred Gugat was laid up with a sprained ankle most of the season, but when given a chance he made good. Fred leaves us before next season. Bob Ingalls got into action at forward quite often. His teamwork was fine. With another year to go, Bob should make progress. Chet Phillips proved to be a valuable man at running guard. He was always fast on his feet, and a good shot. Chet has another year. Martin Finadore was not present at many of the games. He substi- tuted at forward. Next year will give him a chance to show his wares. Henning Kruger came from last year ' s 130 ' s. At forward, he sank many difficult shots. He, also, leaves us before next season. Lloyd Gustafson, Chester Moller, Louis Wentz, and Franklin Chase are all scrubs. They have shown their ability in basketball and, with two more terms of action, should develop into first string players. All of them saw lots of action. Gustafson played at standing guard, Wentz and Moller at forward, and Chase at center. BASKETBALL INDIVIDUALS BOB RICE DEL YOUNG CHILI BERTOLI REID NICOL JOHNNY RANSOME DOC PAYNE HOD BROWN Basketball Games Berkeley 46 — Roosevelt 20 Showing fine prospects for an exceptionally good season, the Yellow- jackets stepped right out and claimed a victory from their first opponents. Many substitutions were made in this game. Every man was given a chance to play. Coach Eadie got a line on some of his men for further use. Berkeley 23 — Concordia 22 Having defeated the Concordia Junior College by rather a large score last year, the Yellowjackets expected another easy victory. However, the game was close throughout the entire four periods. It was only by a last- minute rally, featuring Skillings, that the Berkeley five managed to win. Ransome and Brown played a fine game, while the guarding of Rice held the Concordia quintet back. Berkeley 30 — Alumni 36 The annual Alumni defeat came on a Saturday night. This season ' s Yellowjacket squad did better than any of its predecessors. In 1927 the score was 31 to 16, while in 1928 the homecomers were allowed 41 points to the B. H. S. team ' s 29. Many substitutions were made in this year ' s game. Skillings marked up the books with eleven digits for high-point honors. Berkeley 26 — Tech 27 Losing in an extra period of play, the Berkeley High team fought hard to avenge the previous defeats handed to them by the powerful Tech teams. The Yellowjacket machine was slow in starting, and so lost the necessary points, at the beginning of the game, to make them victorious. Skillings again made his last-minute rally by sinking six shots. This gave him a total of twelve points. Berkeley 22 — Heald ' s 13 By coming in contact with an easy team, Coach Eadie was able to use all kinds of substitutes, and change positions. Ransome was tried at guard, and Brown was jumping center. No one played in his best form. Berkeley 30 — Lowell 25 With Brown playing forward in this tilt, his eight points did well towards the winning score. John Ransome also earned eight digits, but six came from free throws. Lowell ' s men had nineteen fouls against them, while the Yellowjackets were guilty of eight. Substitutions were quite frequent in this contest. The game ended the fall practice season. Berkeley 31 — Emeryville 12 Bertoli, Ransome, and Brown were all stars in the first A. C. A. L. game. The first two tied for high-point honors with nine digits apiece. This was Everyville ' s first term of league basketball competition. Berkeley 48 — Centeryille 5 Every man present was given a chance to play in this game. At half time the score read twenty-nine points for the Yellowjackets, and only one for the cellar champs. All of Centerville ' s points came from free throws. Bertoli emerged with ten points after his name. Payne, Gustafson, Phillips, Nicol, Skillings, and Ingalls, of the reserve squad, all played fine basketball. Berkeley 25 — Alameda 16 Downing their first real opponents by a good margin, the Yellow- jackets added one more game to their string of victories. Bertoli, Ran- some, Brown, Rice, and Young, the first string, started for Berkeley. Sub- stitutes were sent in later, as the score began to get too one-sided. Bertoli totaled eight points. Nicol, substituting at center, played a good game. Berkeley 30 — Piedmont 28 With Piedmont and Berkeley in a tie for A. C. A. L. honors, this game was to name the leading team. Collins and his two team mates started the game with full intentions of making it a Scot victory. The Highlanders led at half time, 20 to 15. This five-point lead was held until well into the final period. However, the Yellowjackets kept chalking up points until they obtained the lead which won the game. Berkeley 30 — Hayward 9 Holding their opponents to only nine points, five of which came from free throws, the Berkeley basketball team reached the peak of its stride. The first string at this time consisted of Bertoli, Young, Ransome, Brown, and Rice. Half time score was 19 to 3. Berkeley 23 — Emeryville 7 Playing on a strange court, th e Yellowjackets had a pretty hard time finding the bucket. Their superior guarding, however, held their opponents down below the teens. Not once did the opposing team find the hoop. All of Emeryville ' s points were made on free throws. Brown was the feature player. He made eight points from four hard shots. Berkeley 26 — Alameda 19 Both teams smeared up the books with a total of thirty-eight fouls in this tilt. Six men were taken from the floor, each having four personals against his name. The score at half time was 16 to 11, and the Yellow- jackets never from then on allowed this lead to be lessened. Bertoli earned six markers in this contest. Many substitutes saw action. Berkeley 18 — Piedmont 35 The Highlanders came down to Berkeley to hand the Yellowjackets the worst beating of the term. It was the first A. C. A. L. defeat. A switch in the lineup was made. Ransome went to forward, while Skillings came in at center. A hard fight was put up by Coach Eadie ' s five, and it was only because Collins of Piedmont was unable to miss the hoop that the Yellowjackets lost the game. Berkeley 23 — Hayward 18 In this tilt, the Yellowjackets almost gave the Farmers a game. At half time the latter team led 10 to 8. This near misfortune was due to the fact that the Yellowjackets couldn ' t get started. Not until the final gun sounded was the Berkeley team sure of victory. Berkeley 34 — California 145 ' s 24 Playing one of the best games of the season, the Yellowjackets wound up in fine style. Ransome jumped center; then went back to play guard. Brown came up the floor to take his place under the bucket. In this way Brown made six baskets. Young got ten digits, while Bertoli made nine. flPBH BBj CLASS B SQUAD Class B Season jiTH three veterans on hand, Captain Art Swenson, Bruno Mynthi, and Stuart Barnett, Coach Parker started the season this term. The Bees tried harder than ever this year to go through to the finals, but illness and lack of experi- i ence stopped them. However, for the sixth consecutive time, Coach Parkers Bees won the A. C. A. L. Art Swen- son was elected to lead the team. The Bees got off to a slow start, losing to Lowell and Mission. Berkeley won every A. C. A. L. game and won the right to play the Pittsburg 30 ' s. Because of the absence of Stuart Barnett, the pivot man, Coach Parker ' s combination was badly broken up and con- sequently defeated. Pittsburg took the lead and was never headed. In most of the games Coach Parker used Swenson and Barnett as forwards, Monroe at center, and Mynthi and Lawrence as guards. The rest of the team saw plenty of action at one time or another. Class B individuals Captain Art Swenson was elected to lead the team at the beginning of the A. C. A. L. No one was steadier or had more fight. He will be greatly missed next season. Stuart Barnett, a member of last year ' s squad, was the Bees ' deadeye. His floor work, coupled with his fight, made him a valuable man. He has another year ahead of him. Bruno Mynthi was tried at many positions, but could not be kept from the position of standing guard. He kept his opponents ' score down. He will graduate before next season. Mark Laurence proved to be a good guard. Few points were m ade when he was playing. He also will graduate. Keith Monroe, playing his first year on the squad at center, proved that players are sometimes developed. He has another year at B. H. S. Ed Freitas was a handy man to have around. He could be used at either forward or guard, and his shooting was consistent. Ed is only a middler. Elmer Brant, substitute forward, was used in many games and gave a good account of himself. Coach Parker will be looking for him next year. Bill Swabel, the smallest member of the squad, gave the other forwards of the squad a fight for their positions. Bill has two years yet. James Gentry played well at any position. He will be back next year. Jack Muir was the second string center. He gave the opponents some- thing to look out for when he was on the floor. Jack will also be back next year. Class B Schedule Berkeley 14 — Lowell 32 Berkeley 24 — Emeryville 13 Berkeley 16 — Emeryville 13 Berkeley 18 — Alameda 13 Berkeley 25 — Piedmont 17 Berkeley 20 — Hayward 7 Berkeley 11 — Mission 41 Berkeley 7 — Pittsburg 18 Berkeley 29 — Mission 31 Berkeley 30 — Alameda 6 Berkeley 18 — Piedmont 12 Berkeley 17 — Hayward 9 BASEBALL SQUAD Baseball s the Olla Podrida goes to press, the Berkeley team has just become the A. C. A. L. champion by virtue of a defeat administered to Alameda by Centerville, who in turn was beaten by Berkeley. Since the season is not closed yet, Berkeley may be expected to make a bid for higher honors. Coaches Jennings and Gross deserve much credit for their good work in moulding such a line team and developing the players to the point where they are able to win such an honor as the A. C. A. L. championship. Berkeley ' s victories, with the exception of two, were all well deserved. They were the outcome of constant practice, painstaking care, and hard work on the part of the coaches and players. In the Alameda and Emery- ville games, however, luck played an important part in the result of the score. In the i lameda game, an Alameda man carelessly failed to touch third base, thus turning a home-run into an out. In the Emeryville game, Emeryville ' s third baseman fumbled a ball that was thrown him by the shortstop on a perfect force-out play, thus loading the bases instead of retiring Berkeley. The next Berkeley batters up brought in enough men to turn in a winning score. Don Oliver, Charles Robeck, William Sharp, and Jim Kane will not be here next season, so there will be nine veterans left for next year ' s team. baseball individuals Don Oliver was used either as pitcher or outfielder. His heavy hitting came in handy in many instances. He will graduate this year. Chester Moller, a pitcher, is a high ten, and will be available next season. His pitching was consistent, and he should make a valuable man next year. Curtis Danner, another pitcher and another high ten, showed much promise of doing very good work next year. Charlie Robeck concludes the pitching staff. He is a senior, and his work will be missed next season. Bill Sharpe, who is graduating before next season, was steady as a catcher. His hitting also was valuable to the team. Orvis Gruwell was a catcher. His work this season was good, and he should nail the catcher ' s berth next year. Jim Kane has been with the team for three years now. His hitting was remarkable and will be missed next season. George Calin proved himself a good second sacker, and he should be even better next year. His hitting is also good. Jack Dutton held third base all season. He will probably fill the same position next year. He can hit, also. August Galan was consistent at shortstop. As he is a junior, he will be with us next season. Salvador Zulaica played the left field all season. He will be here next year. Roy Sabine played either center field or substituted in the infield. He is only a middler. Bob Freeman, the regular right fielder, played the role of lead-off man this season. He will be available next year. DON OLIVER ORVIS GRUWELL GEORGE CALIN BOB FREEMAN CURT DANNER CHARLIE ROBECK BILL SHARPE AUGIE GALAN SALVADOR ZULAICA CHET MOLLER JIM KANE JACK DUTTON Baseball Games Berkeley 1 — Stanford Frosh 4 Although the Stanford Frosh defeated the B. H. S. team in the first game of the season by a 4-1 score, on February 22, they got off to a good start by allowing the Frosh only four runs out of ten hits. Oliver and Kane, two veterans, were the outstanding Berkeley stars. Berkeley 14 — Armstrong 6 Playing a consistent game of straight baseball, Berkeley met and de- feated Armstrong College by a 14-6 score. Oliver, Sharpe, and Robeck, three veterans, each scored a home-run. Two Armstrong men, Girard and Powles, also managed to bring in a circuit each. Berkeley 4 — Richmond 7 While the first team played Armstrong, the second team traveled to Richmond but lost by a 7-4 score. Brennan of Berkeley pitched a three-hit game, but a succession of errors enabled Richmond to collect the large score they did. Gruwell of Richmond proved the outstanding star by scoring three hits out of three times at bat. Berkeley 8 — California Frosh 5 Moller pitched a six-hit game against California Frosh, Berkeley win- ning by an 8-5 score. Thirteen Berkeley men were struck out. Coach Jennings was undecided whether it was the team or the weather. No sub- stitutions were made throughout the entire game, however. Berkeley 1 — Richmond 6 While the first team played California Frosh here, the second team traveled to Richmond, losing to them by a 6-1 score. Their defeat was largely due to Richmond ' s pitcher, Viano, who held the Berkeley hitters to one run. Berkeley 12 — California Frosh 7 In the second clash with California Frosh this season, Berkeley emerged triumphant, scoring a 12-7 victory. Eight errors were checked up against Berkeley during the game. Oliver again proved to be an outstanding hitter by scoring three out of three trips to the plate. Zulaica scored a homer for Berkeley. Berkeley 6 — Poly. Tech. 2 S. F. Poly was easily the best team that Berkeley had met thus far. The Poly aggregation offered some serious resistance until Calin knocked a homer with three on base in the last half of the ninth. Zulaica also made a homer, while Dutton scored four hits out of five times at bat. Berkeley 15 — University High 2 Berkeley chalked up a 15-2 victory over University High. In this game fifteen hits, nine walks, and five stolen bases accounted for this great total. Kane and Sabine each made a circuit. The pitching for Berkeley was man- aged by Schmidt, Danner, Freitas, and Robeck. Berkeley 19 — Hayward 0 After holding a 1-0 lead for three innings, Berkeley ' s hitters found their stride, and by the end of the game had scored a 19-0 victory over Hayward. The defeat can be attributed largely to the fact that the Farmers made twelve errors. Moller, Robeck, and Danner shared the pitching honors. Berkeley 3 — Alameda 3 Listless ball was responsible for Berkeley ' s playing a tie with Alameda on March 19. Berkeley should have won this game, but, as it was, they managed to chalk up a 3-3 tie. Kane, Calin, and Freeman were responsible for the runs, while Danner, Robeck, and Moller twirled. Berkeley 6 — California Varsity Reserves 3 Berkeley scored a 6-3 victory over the California Varsity Reserves after scoring four runs in the sixth inning to take the lead, which they held the rest of the game. Moller, Borynino, and Brennan handled the mound for Berkeley. Berkeley 10 — Emeryville 0 Winning easily over their opponents on March 28, Berkeley won by a 10-0 margin over Emeryville. Berkeley scored thirteen hits, while the vil- lagers accounted for only three. Robeck, Moller, Brennan, and Oliver managed the hurling for Berkeley. Oliver proved the best hitter of the game, making three hits out of five times at bat. Berkeley 22 — Centerville 0 In a game on April 2 that afforded the Berkeley team little more than a good practice session, Berkeley emerged triumphant from a contest with Centerville by piling up a 22-0 score. Berkeley collected 25 hits against Centerville ' s four. Oliver shone at the mound, while Kane distinguished himself at the plate by getting six hits out of seven times at bat. Berkeley 11 — Hayward 1 Berkeley advanced another step toward the A. C. A. L. Championship by defeating Hayward by an 11-1 score on April 9. Hayward ' s errors hurried their downfall, while six strike-outs augmented the errors in bring- ing about the defeat. Danner pitched most of the game. Calin, Galan, and Kane did some real hitting. Berkeley 5 — Alameda 4 Two costly errors by Alameda on April 12 cost them this game. The close 5-4 score tells what might have happened if Alameda hadn ' t made those errors. Oliver pitched the whole game, having six strike-outs to his credit. Zulaica made a circuit of the bases, while Sharpe, Dutton, and Kane each batted above the average. Berkeley 6 — Emeryville 3 Berkeley defeated Emeryville by a 6-3 score on April 23. A fumbled ball by Emeryville allowed the bases to become loaded when Berkeley should have been retired. Two successive hits brought in four runs, bringing a 3-2 score, in Emeryville ' s favor, to 6-3, the margin by which Berkeley won. Oliver did some splendid pitching. The Track Reason FTER tucking away another A. C. A. L. championship, the Berkeley High trackmen are now hoping to retain the North Coast title, as the Pod goes to press. Beginning the season with many vacancies from last year ' s powerful squad, the team has seen new men step in to fill these places capably. Though the Yellowjackets have had a stiff schedule, they have come through successfully, bowing only to the formidable S. F. Polytechnic team. The Red and Gold athletes have chalked up brilliant victories in the Piedmont Relay Carnival, and in the McClymonds and Oakland Technical meets. Track individuals Captain Jack Wyke has been a wonderful leader. Coach Lamar de- veloped him from a sprinter into a 440 man. Jack set a new countv quarter- mile record as he ran his last A. C. A. L. race this season. Blake Clagett was usually a double winner in the hurdles, and also scored heavily in discus and javelin. As a dark-horse in the broad jump, he won the event at the A. C. A. L. He graduates before next season. Johnny Ransome, a senior, came through consistently in the javelin, discus, and shot. As Johnny usually collected a first place in each meet, his loss will be felt greatly next year. Chili 1 ' Bertoli, with another year of track ahead of him, should be heaving the shot out around county records. He ran a see-saw race with Ransome all season. Chris Mangles was Berkeley ' s best bet in both dashes. As Chris is a senior his consistent first or second places will be missed next year. Bud Chase, a scrub, should develop into an extraordinary weight man. In his first year he set an A. C. A. L. discus record of over 1 17 feet. Leslie Jensen, a senior, has turned in some fine marks for the javelin and discus. Bob Raftery has maneuvered his red head through a season of only two defeats in the mile. He has another year. Vernon Ball will have two more years in which to garner first places in the high jump. When right, he jumps an inch or two short of six feet. Manuel Caballero took care of the half-mile for Coach Lamar. Cab ran his way into many fast first places. TRACK INDIVIDUALS BOB RAFTERY LES JENSEN JOHNNY RANSOME GEORGES BOURGOIN VERN BALL CAPT. JACK WYKE SALVADOR DE LA ROSA CHRIS MANGLES SETH CLARK ROGER SCOTT HARVEY BERNARD CHILI BERTOLI Georges Bourgoin ran a close second to Wyke in the 440. Frenchy is a senior. Salvador De La Rosa hurdled the sticks all season close behind Clagett. He will not return next year. Harvey Bernard rated on a par with Ball in the high jump. Harvey has another year to scissor his way over the bar. Ed Vallejo, though a class B man, was the squad ' s most steady point winner in the broad jump. Ed has two more years. John Wood was the third of a fast hurdle trio. He has two more years ahead of him to top the sticks. Albo Maki was another discovery this year. He ran a close second to Raftery in the mile. He has another year. The two Price twins have two years to go. Roy ran a good 880, sharing honors with Caballero, while Ross stuck with Raftery in the mile. Both are strong runners. Bernard Powers, a senior, was a good pole-vaulter of ten-foot ability. Roger Scott ran a fast 220 race and a lap on the relay. Scotty was a strong runner, and his loss will be felt next year. Manuel Luna, a scrub, was a good 440 man. Ham Judson show r ed good ability in the broad jump and high jump. He has a year to go. Del Young aided Mangles in the sprints. Del graduates. Dick Ham, a senior, picked up a few points in the 440 and relay. George Hanson, a senior, was a fast class B sprinter. Seth Clark turned in fast 220 class B races. Seth will be missed next year. George Flanders was a senior who ran a good 50-yard class B sprint. Kenny Means vaulted his way into some surprise first places. He will be back next year. Bill Kirkman was a steady winner in the class B shotput. He will return. Kenny McCorkle, though a senior and a new man, vaulted con- sistently around ten feet. Bill Swabel, a middler, was fast in the low hurdles. Tully Cornick, a scrub, gave a good account of himself in the mile. Arthur King was a scrub who topped the low hurdles nicely and also threw the javelin well. Track fleets Freshman Meet To encourage a large turnout of new boys, Coach Lamar inaugurated this year a tenth grade meet, won by the L-10 ' s, 114 to 52. Ball starred, leaping 5 feet 10 inches in the high jump. Novice Meet The tenth grade boys came through strong to win this meet from the seniors and juniors. Luna, Bourgoin, Caballero, Chase, and Ball came through well. IXTERCLASS MEET With Clagett collecting twenty points, the seniors walked off with the Interclass meet, scoring 128 1 , while the scrubs collected 68 2 to the junior ' s 51. Ransome, Bertoli, Bernard, and Yallejo performed well. Berkeley — Fremont Though weak in the sprints, Berkeley scored heavily in the other events to whip Fremont 87 2 5 to 43 3 5. Clagett was high-point man with 13 markers. Berkeley — Oakdale The Yellowjackets took the measure of the strong Oakdale squad, 97 1 3 to 5 1 2 3, in a meet held at the California Oval in a driving rain. Bechis of Oakdale turned in some fast marks, while Rafterv and Ransome did well for Berkeley. Berkeley — L niversity — Oakland In a triangular meet on our oval, Berkelev ran up 87 points, Universitv 38 1 3, and Oakland 25 2 5. Raftery, Clagett, Ransome, and Bertoli per- formed creditably. Berkeley — Yallejo — Pittsburg The Yellowjackets beat out the Apaches and the Pirates, scoring 87 points to Yallejo ' s 52 and Pittsburg ' s 18. Wyke nosed out Tyson of Yallejo in a fast 220. Bertoli threw 45 feet 1 1 inches in the shot. Berkeley — Roosevelt — San Leandro — Richmond The B. H. S. trackmen continued their impressive showing, piling up 73 2 points, to Roosevelt ' s 39 J 2 , San Leandro ' s 18, and Richmond ' s 12. Good showings were made by Ball, Raftery, Luna, and Bertoli. Piedmont Relay Carnival Berkeley proved itself to be one of the strongest teams in this section when it won this carnival from ten other East Bay schools. A. C. A. L. All-Stars — Cal., Stanford Frosh In two meets against the Freshmen teams of the universities, the All- Stars, under the guidance of Coach Lamar, were beaten decisively. Berkeley entries who gave the Frosh real battles were Wyke in the 440, Clagett in in the hurdles, Raftery in the mile, and Chase in the discus. Berkeley — McClymonds The Yellowjackets conquered a formidable foe in McClymonds, win- ning 65 to 48. Wyke ran a fast 440, while Clagett performed well in the hurdles. Raftery dropped a fast mile to Dobbs of McClymonds. Berkeley — S. F. Polytechnic Bowing to defeat for the first time this season, the Yellowjackets lost 43 to 79 to the more-matured Poly team. Ball won the high jump while Clagett took both hurdles. Greene (P) led Wyke to the tape in 52 3 5 for the 440. Berkeley — Oakland Tech. Smothering Oakland Tech on track and field, Berkeley trackmen chalked up a 70 to 43 victory. Ball leaped 5 feet 1 1 inches in the high jump, while Mangles ran two fast sprints to win. Class B A. C. A. L. As class U B events were increased to eleven this year, the meet, held at Piedmont, was closely contested. Berkeley Bees surprised by winning with 39 2 points to defeat Alameda, their closest rival. Bourgoin, Maki, Means, the Price twins, and Vallejo performed well. A. C. A. L. Meet Establishing three out of seven records made, Berkeley again won the A. C. A .L. meet, held at California Oval. Berkeley scored 54 1 10 points, Alameda 45 , Piedmont 34 1 5, Hayward 14 1 5, and Center- ville 6. Captain Wyke broke the 440 record, while Clagett topped the highs for a new mark. Chase threw the discus for a new distance. Others who placed well were Jensen, Ransome, Raftery, Maki, Ball, De La Rosa. Stevens and Bell of Piedmont were double winners as was Clagett of Berkeley. wimming Reason ith the graduation of the stars of last year ' s team, Jim MacKay, Laurie Smith, Jack Pahl, Neil Southwick, Bar- ney Allen, and others, Berkeley High, as far as swimming went, was struck pretty hard. James Savage, Bud Staats, Lance Ginner, Deane Langworthy, and Norman Corse are the remaining members of last year ' s spectacular team. Staats and Langworthy are the only consistent placers of the previous out- fit. Due to the extent of time which the swimming season covers, much can not be said about the meets. At the time the Olla Podrida went to press the A. C. A. L. meet loomed up in the distance, with the C. I. F. contest a little further on. This was the goal at which Coach Eadie was aiming. The Alameda paddlers were expected to prove strong competition in the A. C. A. L. meet, while many teams were striving for C. I. F. laurels. The Yellowjacket team had one or two upsets which tended to mar their progress. Their best 440 free-style swimmer was held from practice, while Lance Ginner, star in the sprints and in diving, was out for a few weeks also. Four or five practice meets with transbay teams came before the real competition started. £wimming individuals Jack Boylin has a fine back stroke. With more practice, he may damage a few local records. He was the best in his line, and his loss will be keenly felt next year. James Savage was always good for a second in the 50, and his distance in the plunge has been a great asset to the team. Jim has another year at Berkeley High. Bud Staats seldom lost a first place in the Class B events. By knock- ing half a second off his present time, Bud could also lower a record. He is a senior. George Sparks, with two more years to go, should develop into a first- class swimmer. At present he is good for a place in both Class B cents. Allen Minasian, also a scrub, should likewise develop speed in the next couple of years. His strength comes in the 440 free-style. Deane Langworthy is clocked for a fast 100 in the brcst-stroke. His midget size seldom keeps him from winning a first place. He has another SWIMMING INDIVIDUALS NORMAN CORSE DEANE LANGWORTHY BUD STAATS LANCE GINNER JACK BOYLIN JAMES SAVAGE BILL SKILLING Norman Corse cuts the water with a smooth, even stroke in the 220. He also runs close competition with Boylin in the back-stroke. Norm also leaves before next year. Lance Ginner turned in some pretty fast time for the 50 and 100 yard unlimited. His diving also claimed first place in most of the meets. Lance isaH-11. Bob Gardner was rather slow in starting, but made points in the breast stroke in some of the meets. Bob has another year. Ed Vest was slated as third man in the 100 and 220. His time was not remarkable, but third places win points. With two more years to go, Ed should work up to a first. Tom Harris captained the L-10 in the interclass meet. His work in the Class B events was noticed quite often. He was usually good for a second or third place. George Scarfe was Coach Eadie ' s fastest man in the distance swim. He always left the others behind by a good margin. He has completed his eleventh year. Jim Van Loben Sels was classed as third man in the 50 yard unlimited. He should come right along with another year ' s practice ahead. Lloyd Raper was not accustomed to the high board when he came in, but Coach Eadie made a diver out of him. He ranked next to Ginner. Lloyd has two more years ahead. Bill Skilling was capable of taking second place in the breast stroke. This is his first term of swimming at Berkeley High, and in another year ' s time his form should be much better. Bob Rochester was rather small, but he was always able to hang on in the distance swims. Two more years should make a first-class swimmer out of Bob. Reginald Watt was in the same class as Bob Rochester; small, but a good distance swimmer. He is only a low eleven. Harold Newman had his first introduction to the Berkeley High tank this term. Though not an expert at it, his specialty was the 50 yard Class B. He is a scrub. wimming Meets L 10 ' s — H 10 ' s HIS is the first season that such a meet was held. Its purpose was to encourage more scrubs to come out for swimming by giving them a fairer chance in competition. Among those who showed up pretty well were Harris, Sparks, Vest, and Reynolds. The H-10 boys proved to be the better paddlers, as they earned 54 points to the L-10 ' s 32. Novice Meet The Novice Meet record in the 50 yard back-stroke event was dropped by Boylin. His time was 35 2 5. Corse was high-point man with eleven markers, while Boylin had ten. The H-l 1 team walked off with the laurels. Their 46 points were seconded by the H-10 ' s 25. Interclass Meet Again the H-ll class took the honors. The final scores were as follows: H-ll, 43 ; H-10, 22; H-12, 2 ) 2 ; L-12, 21 ; L-10, 7; L-ll, 6. Lance Ginner made fifteen digits by taking first in the 100, the 50, and in diving. Boylin knocked his novice meet record down to 35 in quite a spectacular swim. Alumni Meet The Alumni team, composed of a couple of Berkeley High record holders and other former stars, was too much for the present squad. Berke- ley came out at the little end of the horn with only 38 points to their pre- decessors ' 56. Berkeley ' s best point-getting event proved to be the plunge. Barney Allen had a cold; so B. H. S. claimed all three places. Berkeley 56 — Lowell 30 In the first interscholastic meet of the term, the Berkeley High mermen trimmed the Lowell swimmers by a decisive 56 to 30 score. Lance Ginner was the star of the meet. His two first places earned ten points. Staats also did well. Berkeley High 34 — Galileo 61 With Ginner absent, the Berkeley team was at a loss. Galileo took all but three of the first places. Staats won the Class B events as usual. All of the races were close. Langworthy lost the breast-stroke by about an inch. The final score was Galileo 61, Berkeley 34. a TENNIS SQUAD Tennis HE Berkeley High tennis team has experienced a poor season this year. With only two veterans returning from last year ' s strong squad, Coach Le Tendre has had a hard task to fill the vacancies. The veterans, Holmes and Ross, have held down the first two positions, while Lee, Lipson, Nestor and Skaife have comprised the rest of the squad. These netmen have bowed to the Stanford Frosh, California Frosh, and Lowell High teams, but have twice overwhelmed the S. F. Polytechnic squad. As the Pod goes to press Berkeley is hoping to retain the A. C. A. L. and North Coast titles. In the singles Holmes will be Berkeley ' s biggest threat. Ross and Lee form a strong doubles team, capable of going far in the championship. Carl Holmes has developed this year into a more brilliant player than Hoogs was last year. Holmes ranks as one of California ' s best junior players, besides being champion of the Berkeley Tennis Club. Don Ross has not fared so well in the singles, but has teamed well in the doubles with Lee. Lipson and Nestor have shown up well in the singles, while Skaife has played well in the doubles with both Holmes and Lee. Graduation will take a heavy toll from the squad this year, for only Lee and Skaife will return next season. Sntra-Mural sports ur coach, Mr. Parker, in charge of intramural sports this term, tried something new this time. This innovation was Outdoor Basketball for boys between the weights of 125 and 145 pounds. Fifty boys signed up. This number made enough for six teams of eight members each. The squads were: California, captain, Don Horner; Oregon, captain, Herman Eichner; Washington, captain, Frank Kockritz; Nevada, captain, Guadalupe Orosco ; Montana, captain, Raymond Huston; and Idaho, captain, Shinji Yamamoto. Felt letters were given to the winners. Competition among the eight teams was very strong. Oregon, captained by Herman Eichner, was leading the league at the time the Olla Podrida went to press. Quoits Fifteen boys signed up for the quoits tournaments. The winner will receive a plaque which he will be allowed to keep as a memento. Roland Barnes was ahead and was expected to win at the time this article went to press. ■ ' !:■ H ftPjOftfC. C.BLVIN Charles Bertoli Harvey Brown BASKETBALL John Ransome Robert Rice Donald Baer Vernon Ball Harvey Bernard Charles Bertoli Blake Clagett Robert Condon FOOTBALL Martin Finadore William Freitas Robert Gardner Herbert Johnson Phillip Klein Colma Kollenbaum George Miller Al Murphy Chester Phillips John Ransome Alfred Stevens Garwood Stevenson Harvey Bernard TRACK Blake Clagett Lewis Parce TENNIS Carl Holmes James W. Luce MANAGERS Douglas Ross Harold Saxton Girl ' s Athletic Association The G. A. A. is the most important organiza- tion working under the Girls ' Association. It stands for fun and effort : effort to attain fair play, team work, high ideals ; and fun in the games played and in association with friends. The G. A. A. helps to build a girl ' s character. It develops diligent leaders and all-round good sports in both scholarship and athletics. By improving their health, it prepares girls for their life-work. In the spirited and clean rivalry between the grades in basketball, baseball, track, and swimming, the G. A. A. develops a spirit of good sportsmanship and fair play, together with leadership and team work. Each term, the Girls ' Athletic Association grows in numbers, a fact which proves that it is becoming a more and more popular organization, as well as one increasingly effective in laying the foundations for enduring friendships. Dorothy Martin. Executive Board The G. A. A. Executive Board is made up of the officers, heads of sports, and the Weekly N e w s representative o f the G. A. A. It meets once a month before the regular meeting of the G. A. A. and discusses all the ideas, new and old, that have been thought of during the past month, and presents them to the Association. To the Executive Board most of the credit for the suc- cess of this semester must be given. BASKETBALL By complet- ing the season without a single defeat the H - 1 1 ' s proved them- selves to be champions. Members of the team are : Gladys Burke, Josephine Gates, Dorothy Gray, Jane Guild, Lois Halloran, Ella Jalo, Frances Puckett, Estella White, and Fumie Yanagisawa. Because of the great enthusiasm for the sport, the season was extended until the spring vacation, the championship game between the H-12 and H-ll being played March 27, the day of the Spread. To accommodate the record signup, four coaches, instead of the usual three, handled the work. They were: Miss Entz, H-12 and L-12; Miss Tebbe, H-ll; Miss Har- wood, L-ll and L-10; and Miss Davis, H-10. Carrie Laflin was head of the sport. DANCING Under the competent instruction of Miss Thielen, the beginning and advanced dancing classes have been greatly enjoyed by those participating. In these classes the girls have learned that dancing is a source of relaxation and aids in self-expression. The Spring Dance Drama was a delightful result of the term ' s work. Swimming, this term, has been very successful with Miss Winter as coach and Gertrude Embury as assistant. The beginning classes have been larger than usual, but now many students have passed to the intermediate class. Many of the advanced class have won their G. A. A. points for swim- ming the quarter, half, and one mile. The team will be large, and it is now working for the semi-annual swimming meet to be held later in the term. THE OUTING CLUB This term the Outing Club did not have a faculty adviser. Josephine Gates as vice-president of the G. A. A. was head of the Out ' ng Club. Jane Guild was appointed head of homewalking and Margaret Bell, head of training. There have been good turnouts in both activities. The Outing Club has charge of every sport which is not seasonal. Many girls have enjoyed the hikes sponsored by the Outing Club. VOLLEY BALL The annual volley ball tournament was very ex- citing. The tenth grade champions were beaten by the eleventh grade cham- pions, who in turn were beaten by the twelfth grade champions. The most surprising game was the contest between the faculty and the school champions. In this contest the twelfth grade lost their first game of the season. LIFE SAVING Life saving is a new activity for Berkeley High girls. The class meets twice a week before school, and is open to all girls who pass their advanced swimming tests. Red Cross Life Saving emblems are awarded to those girls who pass the Red Cross tests. TUMBLING Tumbling was started last term by a small group of girls under the leadership of Miss Winter. Although very inexperienced, they presented skits which proved of interest in the Jinx and Vaudeville. Tumbling has be- come verv popular and is expected to hold a place among G. A. A. activities. THE LEADERS ' CLASS Leaders ' class is organized each term to develop and direct qualities of leadership in the girls elected from each gym class. That these qualities may find practical application, speakers who are leaders in post-school fields pass on their standards of success to the girls. ARCHERY Archery is considered one of the most interest- ing sports at Berkeley High. Each year the list of girls participating in the sport increases. To- ward the end of the term a tournament is held. A team and a squad are chosen from each class. BASEBALL Many enthusiastic girls came out for after school baseball this term. The Seniors and Low Elevens were coached on Mondays and Thursdays by Miss Gallison; the High Elevens on Wednesdays and Fridays by Miss Tebbe; and the Low and High Tens on Tuesdays and Fridays by Miss Davis. Each team worked hard to be the champion. The coaches were pleased by the interest shown by the girls in this sport. The champions will be highly honored at the Baseball Spread, which will be given the latter part of May. The head of baseball is Genelia Gates. TENNIS Tennis, this semester, has been quite successful, due to the interest taken by the girls. When the final match was played between Mar- garet Bell and Margaret Henderson, the latter be- came the champion. The fundamental strokes were taught to the beginners and intermediates by Miss Gal- lison. Mary Walker was head of this sport. okes Really? James K. : Why do they bury an Irishman on the left side of a hill ? Clagett: I bite. James K. : Because he is dead. Lucky It Wasn ' t a Quarter Remember the Scotchman who died of heart failure? He was throwing nickels out of the window to a group of children below and the string broke. Then there ' s the gambler who was so crooked that he cheated himself when he tossed in his sleep. Motive Car Chrysanthemum : Ah bet you-all went out wid a bad motive last night. Carnation : Dat wasn ' t no motive. Dat was a horse and buggy. It All Depends Doc Payne : What is your car, a five-passenger? Dick Watkins : Yes, but I can get eight in it if they are well acquainted. Necessary Precaution Nurse (very pretty) : Doctor, what shall I do ? Every time I take the patient ' s pulse it goes faster! Doctor: You ' d better blindfold him. Poor Mailman Traveling man opening telegram : Twins arrived tonight, more by mail. Saved The young man who had to grow a mustache or be fired, standing in front of his mirror (triumphantly) : Came the down. Horrible Mistake We read last week of the absent-minded professor who, at his return home, hung his hat on his daughter ' s cheek and kissed the hat rack. It Doesn ' t Pay to Be Close That reminds us about the Scotchman who was so close he got slapped. Modern Mathematics Teacher: What do you get Avhen you take four from five? Tommy: Pyorrhea, mam. BUG MEN RBOUT SCHOOL 1 i — P i 1 uj ■ - 77 e Veu Flog Pole,- Flag RciisingTatTicipQnts Jr. Red Cross Council f A Yelling Crew. The Band ! - - - and its drum tip jor. Irish Diagnosis An unfortunate stammer er named Sisson was arraigned before the court. Judge : What ' s your name ? Prisoner : Ss — s — s — ss — s Judge: Officer, what ' s this man charged with? Irish Bailiff : Sure, yer honor, an ' I think he ' s charged with soady watther ! Galvanized Justice A man being arrested for assault and battery was brought before the judge. Judge : What is your name, your occupation, and what are you charged with ? Prisoner: My name is Sparks. I am an electrician, and I am charged with battery. Judge : Officer, put this guy in a dry cell. Teacher: Willie, what is your greatest ambition? Willie : To wash my ma ' s ears. System A certain Scotchman, having fallen in front of a steam roller, and seeing it approaching, turned on his side in order to have his trousers pressed for his funeral. My heart is with the ocean, cried the poet rapturously. You ' ve gone me one better, said his seasick friend as he took a firm grip on the rail. Axiom No. 593602 People who live in tin houses shouldn ' t throw can openers. Gold Will Do The pickpocket ' s motto: Look for the sliver lining. Bob C. to former boss : I got a new job of manicuring in a bakery shop. Former boss : Something besides washing windows — but how are you doing manicure work in a bakery shop? Condon : I ' m taking care of lady fingers. Did He Eat It? Miss McCoy: Bob, who said Don ' t give up the ship ? Ingles : I can ' t remember his name, but I remember he was a Scotchman. Charles L. : We ought to practice up if we ' re going on that tramp. Oran B. : All right; let ' s go down to Atlantic City and take a board walk. Charles L. : We could tell the folks that we saw-dust. Once Again Fhe boy stood on the burning deck; He had a look forlorn. He thought that soon he ' d be a wreck, And need no more to mourn. The mate the reason did request; The boy did answer with a groan, I ' ve flunked the factoring test, And doomed for e ' er to roam. (Note: Ask Miss Beyer.) Higher Thinking Milton K. : Mother, if I can ' t come home tonight, I ' ll phone you at six. When the phone rings, don ' t answer it and I ' ll get my nickel back. Catch Dad John Lipson and his dad went to the Zoo. They saw a stork there and John stared at it as long as his father let him. When they were leaving, John said, Papa, he didn ' t recognize me! Another Have you ever heard about the two Scotchmen who were touring abroad and stopped to fill their fountain pens in the Black Sea? Tag, You ' re It ! Ever hear of the absent-minded professor who rolled under the dresser and waited for the collar button to find him? Short Story Sail. Gale. Pale. Rail. Jack P. : The water equipment includes eight Old Town canoes, two swimming rafts — Myron K. : Swimming rafts! Did you ever see a raft swim? Jack P. : Oh, yes ! And I once owned a pair of swimming trunks.