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

Text from Pages 1 - 100 of the 1931 volume:

The Faculty Principal.......................................................Mr. Biedbnbach Vice-Principal................................................... Miss McLean Secretary........................................................Mrs. Tischler Stenograplter...................................................Miss Brangwin Stenographer.......................................................Miss Cordf.s Clerk..............................................................Miss Brown COUNSELORS Miss Hampbl Miss Kelsey Mr. Wacenet Miss Webb MissChevret Mrs. Montgomery Mrs. Wartenweiler Miss Fairchild Miss McLean Miss Ai.tona Miss Cokii n Miss Darrow Mr. Gray Miss Campbell Miss Cooper Miss Abbott Miss Beyer Mr. Post Miss Aesop Mr. Ames V TlSS ClIKVRI T Miss i e la Cuesta Miss Bartlett Miss Bentley Miss Burt Mr. Young Mr. Behrens Mr. Bellus Mr. Ingle Mr. Burkiiard Miss Cody Miss Dickinson Mr. Jennings Mr. Eadie Mr. Erickson ATTENDANCE COUNSELORS Miss Johnson, Clerk Mr. Lb Tendre. Dean of Boys ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Mrs. Fleischer Miss Fry Mrs. Hagen Miss Helt Miss Hogan Miss Jones Mrs. Livingston Mrs. Mains Miss May Miss Simpson Mrs. Stone Miss Topping Mrs. Weir Mr. Winter HISTORY DEPARTMENT Miss Gay Miss McCoy Miss Price MissGroeesema Miss Noble Mrs. Roscob Miss Kelsey MATHEMATICS Miss Bowman Miss Lewis Miss Powelson Mrs. Strand Miss Sanderson Miss Tuit Miss Tyler Miss Burke Mr. Christensen Miss Doyle SCIENCE Mr. Emery Miss Finley Mrs. Heuer Mr. Long Miss Pinglr Miss Roberts Mr. Taylor Mrs. Walker Mr. Wheeler Miss Haney CLASSICS Miss Webb Miss White MODERN LANGUAGES Miss Domenge Miss Hull Mrs. Lake Miss Wartenweiler Miss Eialon Miss Kinell Mrs. Montgomery Miss Woisard Miss Fairchild Mrs. Gerlach Mrs. Johnson Mr. Cooper Mr. Gremaux Mrs. Ki rr ART DEPARTMENT Miss Gifford Mrs. Higley HOME ECONOMICS Mrs. Phillips MissMai.otte MECHANIC ARTS Mr. Kinc Mr. Reinekf. Mr. Moffett Mr. Street Mr. Morrill Mr. Stuart Miss Marshall Mrs. McBryan Mr. Wacenet Mr. Williams COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT Miss Flournoy Miss Gavin Miss Green Mrs. Hacopian Mrs. Larsen Miss Palmer Miss Reynolds Miss Rice Mr. Roherts Miss Smith Miss Staley Mrs. Stuart Mr. Sworder Mrs. Van Vranki n MUSIC DEPARTMENT Mrs. Barnett Mr. Morton Miss Wilson PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Mr. Gross Mr. Lamar Mr. Parker Mr. Woodside Miss Entz Miss Gallison Mrs. Harms Miss Harwood Miss A. Miller Miss M. Miller Miss Wiechselbaum Mrs. Bugbee, Pianist SCHOOL NURSE Miss Taylor LIBRARIAN Mrs. Kopfli, Assistant Miss Mf.mmi.er Mrs. Warner, Clerk A Character Test The Pod has been published as a semi-annual for twenty years. This semester it almost failed for lack of financial support. The school wanted the magazine, but the stutjpots preferred to put the subscription price to other uses. The final choice was made in favor of supporting a school tradition, and enough subscriptions were received to pay for the book. Most of us have to choose frequently during this period of financial strain, and our real character shows in the choices which we make. The Olla Podrida decision is only an illustration, in a small way, of what most people have done in more important things. The Olla Podrida is not a necessity. Neither are chewing gum, candy, ice cream sodas, movies, dances, and other such luxuries upon which students spend many dollars in the course of the year. Often these indulgences are even harmful. But this is not true of those standard school expenditures which have survived the test of time and still fill an important place in the school life — the Olla Podrida, the Vaudeville, the Senior and Shakespeare Plays, the field games, and track events. Of course, none of these arc necessities, and they should not be supported at the expense of necessities. But, if we can afford to spend any money for non-essentials, it is better to support the things which have to do with school loyalty, for after all loyalty is a fine trait to cultivate. It is a splendid substitute for selfishness. I am glad that none of our accepted activities have had to be abandoned for lack of financial support. Hoping that the new year will bring us all better times, I am, Yours sincerely. C . if-sf. A. S. B. H. S. President Once more another successful term at Berkeley High has rolled by. I am sure that every activity of this term has been enjoyed by all. The attendance at Rally Day was one of the largest on record. The support of the students at the games both at home and away has been strong. The proceeds from the Vaudeville have been used to paint the interior of the auditorium. The efforts of the Board of Control have played a great part in the success of this term. The Rally Committee has worked efficiently and consistently. I would like to take this opportunity to express my appreciation on behalf of the Board of Control for the splendid co-operation of the Student Body with its officers. This co-operation has played a great part in the success of the activities of this term. May this good spirit continue in years to come at Berkeley High. Ed Vai.i.ejo. High Senior Officers and Committees HIGH SENIOR OFFICERS President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer . . . Dave Luce Frances Anderson Ei.oise Gries . Carl Bomberger HIGH SENIOR COMMITTEES Social Committee Hal Prevost, Chairman Ruth Lindquist Laurabelle Barrere Janet Poore Lindsay Hamilton Play Committee Paul Meyer, Chairman Ed Nylund Jerry Cameron Barbara Watts Bonnie Squires Gift Committee Dorothy Weissel, Chairman Dorothy Maulsby Ralph Robinson Jack Whiting Sherman Stanley Milton Ahlgren I.ainc Ainsworth Paul Aldcn Gage Ailing Albert Anaclcrio Arthur Andersen Edna Anderson Frances Anderson Zanette Andre Don Aoki Alfredo Aquino James Arbogast Bessie Badlcy John Bailey Hdith Balden Richard Baldwin F.dward Bardsley Charlotte Barnes Laurabelle Barrcrc Edward Beattie Merle Bedell Lillian Beeghly Clara Belluzzi Henry Benkiser Huberta Betg Dorathea Beyer Mina Beyer Laura Bianucci Thclmo Bianucci Billie Birkland Sybil Biscomb William Bissett Erma Blessing Elmer Bloom Leona Blow Virginia Bochrer John Boles Carl Bombcrgcr Scott Bonds Betty Borders Ollic Brandstatt Virginia Brice Leon tine Bri ard Joseph Brothers Charles Brotherton Leo Brown Stewart Broyles Everett Brunzell Hazel Buchanan Robert Buckland Amelia Butzkc Margo Byleveld Beatrice Camp Margaret Camp Jerry Cameron Lena Carlcvara Willis Carlman Annabelle Carswell Ruth Chandler Doris Clark John Clark Edward Conwdl Jack Come Kathleen Curley Maybelle DeBois Jane Cobb Donald Cook Frederick Cox Florence Davie Anthony DcCo ta Harlan Cochrane Tully Cornick Charlotte Crowley Jamc Davi Fdwina Deming Mervin Connors Alfred Corrasa Derwyn Cugley Christopher Dawson Mary DcPhillips Marie Despinoy Georgette DeVight Ben Dieden Filomcno Domingsil Margaret Donahue James Donaldson Franklin Dougherty William Dutton Ruth Dyer Ruth Ehrhorn Walter Ellgood Alice Elliott Glide Elliott l larry Fish LcRoy Elliott William Fisher Josephine Farnsworth Bob Flammang Dorothy Farrell Robert Flannery Fred Florida Edward Foster Evelyn Franklin Vernon Fredcrickson Paul Fuhrer Bonnie Gables Boyd Gainor Anna Gaipa Craig Galt Paul Gardner Eileen Gartrcll Camilla Gavey Charles Gehb Alfred Gilder Bob Gill Delmon Gish Janet Goodyear Bruno Got mcr Walter Grant Lora Greb Beryl Green I'.Hcllc Green I'loise Gric Hdmund Griffith lee Grots Lean Guelfo Dorothy Hall John B. Hamilton John Hamilton I.indsay Hamilton Harvard Harper Vera Harris William Hefter Sylvia Heino Joseph Hendrick Frances Henry William I ierdman George Herms Blanche Holmes William Holsinger Dean Hoskins Clint Ives Henry Jasper Willard Kalcva Doris Kelly Jessie Hubbard Edward Jacksa Gervecse Jones Yoncko Kambara Kathryn Kerchen Nancy Innis Charles Jacobs Roy Jones Mitsumoto Katayama Milton Kern Henry Ipsen Helen Janssen I.loyd Jones George Kauffman Dick King Donald King Mac Kncss Kdward Koch Isamu Koyama Elizabeth Krag Alfred Krapp Lorraine Krautcr Perry Kreider George Kruse Emile Lacombc Benjamin Langdon Howard Lee Wing Lee Ruth Lindquist Ina Lindstrom John Linscott David Luce Robert Lugar Manuel Luna Jim Macnair Kenneth Mahl George Mahoney George Makela Arne Mannerstam Carlo Mannisto Hmilic Marlor Edna Marsh Alma Matheson Dorothy Maulsby John Mayer Alan McCharles Ethel McCutcheon Phyllis McGregor Donald MeTavish Paul Meyer Yervont Minassian Catherine Mitchell Early Moore William Morrison James Moser Elizabeth Mowbray Jack Muir I.ucile Murphy Dorothy Nelson Rosalie Ncttc Harry Nielsen Cecil Nix Barbara Norton Betty Norton Wright Norton Edward Nylund Eleanor Oliver Mabel Ott Dorothy Peterson Ida Peterson Catherine Pickett Helen Pitts Janet Poore Nicholas Poostovoi Friis Poulsen Hal Prevost Andria Quaylc Lawrence Rawson Bob Read Jack Reed Dorothy Reid Paul Rcincrtsen George Reismann Aldridge Reynolds Daisy Richardson Minnie Richmond Valter Ringbom Viana Rintala Chester Ristcnpart Margaret Ristcnpart Ralph Robinson James Rogers Johanna Roos Elizabeth Rose Anna Rothcnberg Ruth Rowley Mary Russell Marie Schlcycr Albert Schmidt Paul Schmidt Jean Shiblcy Adeline Shulscn William Silva Charles Smith Jesse Smith Emil Soderberg Edward Soderholm Lloyd Sorensen Ralph Sorensen Carobel Springer Bonnie Squires Sherman Stanley Garwood Stephenson Lloyd Stipe Alden Stock Ernest Stone James Strachan Clarence Stussc William Swabel Grace Takahashi Vcrnic Tolley Ines Tosto James Trotter Frank Tskukamoto Arthur Tuttle Bernice U'Rcn Louie Valcalda Edward Vallejo LaPriel Vandccar John Viarcngo Harold Watkins Barbara Watts I orothy Wcissel Rose Weitzenkorn Bertram Welch Peggy West James White John Whiting Gertrude Wildes Rose Wiley Dorythc Williams Mary Wills Ruth Wills Jack Wilson Monte Wilson Betty Winsatt Arthur Wong Carolyn Wong Constance Wood John Wood Iva Wootten Warren Wright Toshi Yatabc Good-Bye and Thank You Though we’ve spent three years of learning In this school of righteous fame, And though we hope to carry on, And play life’s little game; Though it’s time for us to graduate, We find we have not learned To say the things we’d like to say Of the praise our school has earned. You’ve taught us how to sing life’s song And how to work and play, To be a friend to all the world And do our bit each day. And now it’s time to say Good-bye We find that little phrase Is not sufficient to express Our thoughts of grateful praise. You’ve guided us through calm and storm. And helped us on our way; So now we leave with grateful hearts And promise of the day When we’ll express in deeds of worth The thanks we’d like to say. Daisy Richardson. % AI.DF.N STOCK Editor GEORGE HER MS Manager George Hekms Garwood Stephenson Bill Parker WEEKLY NEWS STAFF Aldbn Stock Edward Foster Zim Heywood Jack Sexton Clement Fisher Catherine Pickett Persis Blrc Ida Peterson Charles Hollow ay OLLA PODRIDA STAFF Georgf. Herms Frank Wilson Hii.l Parker Aloen Stock Horace Newman Zim Heywood Kenneth Schwab Noel Danner Natalie de Groot Cathei i n Feyen Catherine Pickett Leontine Brizard Pi rsis Berg ART STAFF Frontispiece................Frances Spencer Athletics..........................Vaucb Wagbner Senior Class.......................Loessa Curtis G. A. A..............................Doris Barry Publications......................Bernice Riley Jos xs.........................Marcella Spencer Organizations.....................StuartBroyi.es Cartoons ........................Dan Ciio Activities.........................Vernon Frerb Autographs.....................Virginia Ryland Dramatics.........................Eleanor Easton Cover..........................Hari.an Cochrane Wearers of tlx B....................Helen Mead BOARD OF CONTROL Bobbe McHenry Constance Wood Mr. Burkiiard Frank Wii.son Mr. Le Tendre Bill Dutton Bill Fisher The Girls’Association President..........................Bonnie Squires Vice-President.....................Nancy Johnston Secretary...........................Martha Crew Treasurer..........................Wilma Spence Song Leader.....................Johnnie Rose Miller August tenth, 1931, found every girl of the G. A. Hospitality Committee in her place, bright and early, waiting to greet the new girls and boys of the school. At the end of the second week, the traditional Freshman Reception was given. Then it was time for the service work to begin. Greeting cards and holiday favors were sent to the Veterans’ Hospitals. Christmas boxes weresent to Guam. One hundred garments were furnished to the Needlework Guild. The Girls ’Association was represented by delegates at the State Regional Conference of the Junior Red Cross, and at the Girls’ League Conference which was held at San Jose. The G. A. presented as their play for this semester, Matthew O’Connor’s comedy, '‘The Gate.” The different committees have cooperated splendidly. The Committee on Social Affairs was responsible for a successful Frosh Frolic and the Senior Farewell. The Improvements Committee has kept up the cheer of the school in numerous ways; the most outstanding was perhaps the decorating of the lobby with flowers. Much credit is due Mrs. Stone, Mr. Biedenbach, and the girls for the successful term. Bonnie Squires. The’G. A. Council The Girls’ Association Council is composed of two representatives selected from each girls’ advisory, the chairman of the G. A. A., the chairman of each standing committee, the officers of the G. A., and the two girl members of the Board of Control. The Council meets on Monday to discuss and plan the activities of the Association and to receive suggestions from the girls’ advisories through their representatives. One of the many activities of the Council is to make arrangements for the advisories to take turns in keeping fresh flowers in the lobby. This helps to make the school seem more homelike and not just a mere institution of learning. The G. A. play each term furnishes funds with which many improvements have been made in the school rooms. Through the sale of candy at the games, the Girls’ Aid Fund receives its revenue, by which some worthy girl is given a scholarship. In the G. A. Council every girl has a voice in making suggestions for plans which will provide activities for the girls. These activities help create a feeling of friendliness among its members. The Representative Council With the idea of promoting better understanding between the students and the faculty, the Representative Council of Berkeley High was organized in the spring semester of 1928. Since then, the organization has been an integral part of the school. The Council membership is made up of the president of the student body and a representative from each advisory group. The Council meets with Mr. Biedenbach whenever it is necessary to call a meeting. The student representatives bring to the meetings the ideas and suggestions of the members of their advisories; and from the meetings they take back to their advisories the plans made, the decisions reached, and the reasons for their being accepted as fitting. Members give their opinions and suggestions on the subjects up for discussion. In this way, the Representative Council voices the opinion of the students, co-operates with the faculty, and teaches members the essentials of self-government. This term marks the close of another successful year. The Council was called upon to discuss the sale of student body cards, Rally Day, school dances, and various other activities. Honor Society The Honor Society lias just completed its tenth season as one of the active organizations of Berkeley High School, 'flic success of this term has been due to the capable officers: Helen Hammarburg, president; Elden Busby, vice-president; Anita White, secretary; and the Executive Board composed of Ila Lee Ainsworth and David Debeau, as well as to the excellent supervision of Miss Hampel, the faculty adviser. The Service Committee has been considering the establishment of ink-reservoirs in the boys and girls’ gymnasium. The Honor Society, in general, has also helped the teachers by coaching backward students in various subjects. The regular semi-annual Honor Society Banquet, which was in the nature of a Hallowe’en party, was one of the most novel and unique events ever held in Berkeley High School. The decorations, skits, speeches, and games made this banquet one of the social events of the fall term. Forum President .... Commissioner of Programs Commissioner of Records Commissioner of Publicity OFFICERS Kenneth May . Jim Trotter Nancy Johnston Dudley Shearer INTERSCHOLASTIC DEBATERS Kenneth May Leon Genesy Jim Trotter Gordon Griffiths FORUM MEMBERSHIP Homer Angelo, Philip Hissed, Phil Hrcck, David Debeau, Leon Genesy, David Gideon, Gordon Griffiths, Henry Hefter, Del mar Henrich, Bob Juch, William Lowndes, Kenneth May, Fillmore Mearns, Bill Monlux, Ben Murphy, Edward Nylund, Irving Rosedale, James Rowen, Louis Saylor, Dudley Shearer, Willis Slusscr, Bryant Smith, Gregory Stout, George Tassava, Jim Trotter, Bud Van Loben Scls, Robert Variel, Jack Warner. Frances Armstrong, Augusta Dabney, Dorothy Lea Davidson, Helen Duckett, Carroll Frederick, Betty Hawks, Jean Haven, Nancy Johnston, Inez McCabe, Ella MeSpedden, Elizabeth Mowbray, Edna Stone, Ann Williams. Manuscript Club In following its policy of aiding and fostering creative writing, the Manuscript Club has had the pleasure of hearing many interesting speakers this term, through whose talks the Club has gleaned many valuable bits of information which have been applied to subsequent contributions. The Club’s publication, Manuscript,” has profited by the fast-growing exchange of contemporary publications which is conducted in conjunction with the magazine, since ideas are gotten from the magazines of other schools and utilized to improve the Manuscript Club’s own publication. The Club enrollment has this term exceeded last term’s enrollment, consistent with its aim of constant growth. The Club’s officers for this term are: President, Clement Fisher; Vice-President, Maxine Wilson; Secretary, Peggy Rodgers; Business Manager, Gene Wright. Pfli a The Rally Committee The Rally Committee of Berkeley High has come to be looked upon as one of the most important cogs in the machine of student government. Membership in the committee is considered quite an honor, and the members are both respected and envied by the more thoughtful members of the student body. On Wednesday of each week the Rally Committee meets to discuss conditions and form plans by which they may become more efficient and improve their work as members of an important committee. The Rally Committee has an important task in officiating at the football games. The members act as ushers at the Vaudeville, the Senior Play, and Commencement. The members of this term’s committee were chosen by Mr. Bieden-bach and the student body president from names submitted by the Board of Control. They have proved to be outstanding in their duties. The members of the Rally Committee this term are: Paul Meyer (chairman), Arthur Anderson, James Davis, Bob Flammang, Bill Parker, Evert Person, Hal Prevost, James Moser, Hal Watkins, and Jack Whiting. Junior Red Cross Council I Serve” President...................................Ed Vallejo Vice-President............................Bonnie Squires Chairman, Social Service Committee .... Barbara Watts The Junior Red Cross Council, composed of representatives from each Berkeley school, has met monthly during the fall term. Its activities have been centered in the special holidays of the season—Hallowe’en, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Individual Christmas boxes (150) were sent by the steamer Stanley Dollar to the school children in Guam. Wood print menu covers for Christmas (200), designed by the Commercial Art classes and printed in our Printing Department, were sent to American naval vessels in foreign ports. The Livermore Veterans’ Hospital and the Mare Island Naval Hospital, as well as several children’s homes, were remembered at Hallowe’en with brightly colored favors. These institutions will also receive Christmas greeting cards from our Junior Red Cross. Thanksgiving was chosen as a time for remembering needy families with baskets of table dainties for the holiday dinner. The custom of sending 25 birthday cards to the Livermore Veterans’ Hospital each month, to be distributed among the veterans, has been continued. The Junior Red Cross High School Chapters of the East Bay held a conference on September 30. Our president was chairman at this conference, and he and our vice-president took active part in the discussions. CAMERA CI UB OFFICERS President.........................Horace Newman Vice-President...................Maybei.ee Hamlin President Secretary FRENCH CLUB OFFICERS Virginia Wiley Vice-President...................Florence Bush Kathryn Smith Treasurer................................Mary Russell President •GERMAN CLUB OFFICERS . IpDWARi) Nylasd Vice-President . . . Secretary .C..............Stephen Goodspbbo V Lena Fai.i.� :k STAMP CLUB OFFICERS President.........................Huberta Bi:rg Vice-President.............. Robert Accornf.ro Treasurer.........................Frances Shaw Secretary.......................Dorrit Senram SCULPTURE CLUB OFFICERS President.....................Harold Barrows Vice-President....................Eleanor Eastin Secretory....................Margaret Leonard GARDEN CLUB OFFICERS President.............................Lorraine Gray Secretory................................Mary Nemo ADVANCED ORCHESTRA Violins: Barbara Zoph (Concert Matter),Esther Mohler. Alfred Zavatero, William Silva, Lawrence Smith, Mildred Heppler, Evangeline Kelly, Edmund Hampton, Chris Dawson, Harold McCarthy, Ruby Grace Black, Russell Doxaras, Robert Perry, Mary Turturice, Phyllis Olson, Richard de Lancie, James Gachis, Madeline Brown, Charles Holstein. Violas: Elizabeth Krac, Eleanor Songey, Gail Erickson, Mary Ethel Bell, Tom Legc, Edna Morris. Basses: Lucille Spencer, Tom Floyd. Cellos: Edward Nylund, Virginia Bof.hrer, Dorothy Davidson, Phyllis Sharp, Irene Morris, Irja Liljequist. Piano: Rose Ben nett,(Grace Vetter, Oboe: Henry Benkiser. Bassoon: John Rogers. Flute: Virginia Renetzky. Clarinets: Jim Davis, John Bailey. Trumpets: Scott Haynes, Harold Lent. French Horn: Charles King. Trombone: Melvin Koch. Tympani: Franklin Dougherty. Drums: Harold Mead. — — • BAND Clarinet: Dudley Smlarlk, Ed Nordstrom, Max Keith, Edward Mam, Lloyd Stipe, Frld Kellogg, Albert Mowbray, Bristol Broderick. Arthur Lyman, George Dains, George Reismann, Paul Hauler, Alfred Krapp, Lawrence Gray, Noel Danner, Pat Foster, Dii.bert Brandt, Richard Gall, Ricardo Cerri, Milton Smith, Wallace Barci ay. E-Clarinet: Allen Scouler, Joe Canale. Alto Clarinet: John Miller, Ralph Carlson. Bats Clarinet: Leroy Cowan, Fred Barg. Oboe: Henry Benkiser, Al Thomas. Banoon: Warren Mahoney. Flnte: Herbert Horton. Piccolo: Leslie Thompson. Allo-Saxop xtne: Merrill Chandler. Tenor Saxop xone: Tom Lake, Donald Brandt. Baritone SaxopJjone: Frances Hamlin. Trumpet: Herbert Sandstrom. Boyd Shafsky, Harold Lent, John Vinn, Charles Amesbury, Bill Burnett. Cornet: Scott Haynes, Bill Mullin, Fred Batkin, Gerald Hurlburt, Carl Morton, Dick King. Flugel Horn: Charlls Barden. French Horn: Ernest Smith. Wilfred Ninnis, Jack Morgan, David Hendry, Herbert Juell. Baritone: Bob Snyder, Justin Phillips. Trombone: Don Toombs, Charles Brotherton, Ed Griffith, Norman Tieslau, Fred Brandt. Tuba: Tom Floyd, Bill Morrison, Bill Dennis, Irving Thoro-good, Hewitt Rentfrow, Joseph Piazza. Snare Drum: Jessf. Smith, Andrew Thomsen, William Nora. Cymbalt: Kenneth Charlton. Ban Drum: Bert Moller. a GIRLS’ GLEE Nancy Bennett Gladys Heideman Antoinette Nichelini VtOI.ET BeRCLIN Kyoko Hoshiga Amy Norris Pearl Berryman Audrey Hoskins Eileen O'Connor Frances Boies Evelyn Houghton Esther Oas Winifred Brown F.dna Hudson Winona Peachey Ellen Carlson Marie Jardine Lula Peters Suzanne Chapman Eleanor Johnson Margaret Receser Lois Charlton Madelyn Johnston Virginia Reichel Jane Christensen Donna Bell Kelly Marie Rengel Floy Clark Mary Kiernan I la Rollins Doris Cook Elsie Lahti Louise Schaubel Patricia Cooper Rosie Le Doux Doris Schwartz Louise Corey Constance Leiva Eugene Sheeky Bernice Culliver Virginia Lichtenstern Josephine Solenberg Kathleen Curley Joyce Llewellyn Anna Steiner Olive D’Anis Thelma Loebs Ruth Sustad Dolores De Meo Bi rnice Lucey Doi ores Sugayan Marie Despinoy Gertrude Luer Olga Taucher Dorothy Driver Elsie-F.llen McDoucali. Hazel Terry Ferril Euranius Ruth Mason Louise Tracy F.bet Evans Frances Mealley Charlotte Trette Betty Flores Alice Miller Thelma Turban Bonnie Jane Gables 1 thel Mills Norma Vapaa Elaine Gachis Margaret Mineli.ono Bl RTHA VON DeSSONNECK Helen Gibson Catherine Mitchell Lilian Walker Jane Graham Dorothy Monlux Lucille Werner Bernice FJagcard Wilma Month r Blanche Wilson Ada Hall Leah Moore Laurie Jean Wright Thelma FIart Dorothea Neer Roland Anderson Kobf.rt Bates Paul Bf.rnadou David Bfttencourt Boh Biddison Charles Bonkofsky Leonard Cabral Howard Caswell Carl Cleverdon Ralph Cook Donald Cox NedCuccia Roy df. Gierf Herman M. de Guzman Bill Dickinson Roscok Drisdale Bob Duffy Edward Gardner Mike Gercich Bob Gill Harvif Gilmour BOYS’ GLEE Henry Henneman Lynn Houghton Jack Huddleston Marcus Jacobs VoLMER JoHNSEN Arthur King Archie Kroli. Niilo Kulpakko Howard Lee Donald Lees Jack Lalanne Kenneth Mahl Orville Marshall Frank Molica Harry Nielsen F.dwin Ocle Willard Paul Frank Pearson Louis Rhea Frank Read Alan Robinson Jim Rogers Richard Salvarkzza William Scheibner Milton Schmidt Kent Sevif.r George Schockley Katon Silva Vernon Silvfria John Skytte Willis Slussfr Jack Snook John Stenger William Strelo George Stuart Bernard Tibbs Clarence Walker Norman Weiss Warren Weldon Jack Wilson Clyde Young PRO MUSICA OFFICERS President........................Bob Snyder Secretary..........................Barbara Zorn Vice-President.........................EdNyland librarian.....................Virginia Boehrer A CAPPF.LLA CHOIR CIRCLE B MEMBERS YELL LEADERS Bob Wiley Jerry Cameron Herb Bonner Rally Day ON Friday afternoon, August 14, Berkeley High held its semi-annual Rally Day. The day was clear and warm. The bleachers were filled to overflowing, and all sides of the field were lined by spectators. A spirit of enthusiasm pervaded the crowd, the yell leaders, the officials, and the participants. What is more, the unique and thrilling program seemed to satisfy everyone. After the close of the dance in the Social Hall, President Ed Vallejo opened the program by presenting the Rally Committee with their caps. The Twelfth year scrimmage game followed closely, ending in a victory for the Low Twelves. The most exciting steeple chase in years was given by inches to the Low Elevens, but the High Elevens came back to win the sack pack. A girls’ novelty bicycle race was followed by the Tenth grade tug-of-war, in which the Low Tens emerged victors. The tie-up was called a draw, as the crowd swept the field before the end of the event. The biggest hit of the day was the Twelfth year girls’ football game. The two teams, arrayed in full uniform, staged a very real and earnest struggle, which ended in a scoreless tie. A Low Ten student isn’t a real part of the school until after Rally Day. Everyone in the school remembers when he first came to Berkeley High. That big day seemed to break the tension, and after Rally Day everyone settles back into work in earnest. Berkeley High this term gave a royal welcome to its incoming students. Girls’ Frosh Frolic Each term the Girls’ Association extends the usual semi-annual greetings of friendliness to the new girls of the school. The Frosh Frolic, or the Girls’ Freshmen Reception, as it is sometimes called, was arranged this year by the officers of the Girls’ Association under the supervision of Rosselet Cooke, the chairman of the Social Affairs Committee. On Monday, August 17, during advisory period, Bonnie Squires, the G. A. president, introduced the other officers of the Girls’ Association and explained the purpose and activities of the G. A. Marion Roach, the president of the Girls’ Athletic Association, then spoke to the new girls about the after-school activities at the gym. This initial meeting was followed on Friday, August 21, by the Girls’ Frosh Frolic. Immediately after school, the girls hastened to the auditorium, where they enjoyed a short program. Two vocal duets, presented by Bobbe McHenry and Rosselet Cooke, were the first numbers on the program. Then Shirley and Nancy Johnston gave some interesting dance numbers. The program was completed by a pantomime, The Mellerdramer,” read by Bonnie Squires. With Janet Evans, the heroine; Bobbe McHenry, the dashing hero; Billy Withers, the villain, and Barbara Watts, the maid, — the play was most enjoyable and drew many laughs. Rosselet Cooke also did her part behind the scenes by portraying Time, the Seasons, and other contributing features. After the curtain fell the Low Ten girls left their scats in the center section, went onto the stage and paired off with their senior sisters. Each new girl received a favor suitable to the season in the shape of a small football decorated with red and gold ribbons. All the girls then adjourned to the social hall where nearly everyone joined in the dancing. Between dances, punch and cookies were served. The B. H. S. jazz orchestra helped out by furnishing the music for the dancing. The girls danced until they were weary and then began leaving about five o’clock. A delightful time was enjoyed by all those who attended. It is hoped that many more such spirited Frosh Frolics will add to the happiness of B. H. S. girls in future terms. VAUDEVILLE CAST High School Orchestra Vaudeville October 2 and 3, 1931 Gardes Du Corps The Silent Alarm................................................Leonard Dieden Merle Chandler, Ted Hampton, Hill Swabcl, Fred Cox. The Human Race..................................................Ji.rry Cameron Frank Wilson, Bill Fisher, Howard Luther, George Herms, Bill Kirkman, Benjamin I.angdon. The Noisy Pair...................................................Herb Bonner Betty Graham, Hal Watkins, Ralph Robinson, Vic Ackerman. Bad Dreams....................................................Evelyn Sutcliffe Alice Clark, Beverley Young, Frances Latell, Mary Robertson, May Scarls, Muriel Tuft, Jane Knox, Marjorie Smith, Jesse Smith, Avis Terry. Selection— The Merry Widow”.........................High School Orchestra A Musical Olla Podrida.......................................Margaret Johnson Solomon Levi : Vernon Bowers, Edward Maki, Bob Squires, Chris Dawson, Ebert Evans, Bill Dickinson, Bob Biddison, Don Lees. The Lilac Tree”: Helen Honore, Bill Dawson, Helen Foss. Put on Your Old Gray Bonnet”: Steve MeSwain, Genevieve Dawson, Dave Brissell, Mary Turturicc. La Paloma : Claudia Carson, Margaret Johnson, Vernon Frere, Ellen Dc Seims, Evelyn Maas. The Man in The Bowler Hat...........................................Craig Galt Billie Withers, Jim Trotter, Trevor Lewis, Dean Jeffries, Fred Udall, Alan Pfit cr, Shirley Dietrich. Stepping High...........................................................Nancy Johnston Shirley Johnston, Eleanor Mac Edson, Johnnie Rose Miller, Janet Evans, Ann Williams, Betty Jane Clarke, Janet Wallace, Matthew Duffy, Wilma Spence, Rhoddy Cook, Bobbe Jean McHenry, Jeannette Porter, Garwood Stephenson, Dcloss Porter. Management: General Manager, Ed Vallejo; Stage Manager, Jim Moser; Property Manager, Jack Reed; Electrician, Lloyd Rees. 0. A. Play During third period on November 24 and 25, a one-act farce, “The Gate,” was presented by the Girls’ Association with Miss Coffin as coach. A reception room in an up-to-date newspaper office formed the background for this fast-moving play. The plot concerned the attempts of a snobbish old aristocrat to prevent the publication of the announcement of his daughter’s marriage. His daughter, who has committed the unpardonable sin of marrying a man named Smith, demands the publication of the announcement, hoping that then her father will not annul the marriage. Through the clever work of the office boy, who is known as The Gate, the situation is handled to the satisfaction of everyone, except the poor old aristocrat. Jack Warner, the leading man, kept the audience in an uproar of laughter with his presentation of The Gate, a precocious office boy of indefinable age. Quixby Paine, an irascible old snob with a moustache, was capably portrayed by Gregory Stout. Mrs. Barton Smith, a portly person with social aspirations, was played by Jean Haven. Romantic interest was supplied by Bob Biddison as Quentin Smith, an aviator, and Kathryn Smith as Lucia Paine Smith, his slightly tearful bride. Homer Angelo played the part of the City Editor. The Senior Play ••QUALITY STREET” THE CAST Phoebe Throssel.................................... Susan Throssel..................................... Miss Willoughby.................................... Miss Fannie................................... Miss Henrietta..................................... Charlotte.......................................... Patty ............................................. Harriet............................................ Isabella........................................... Valentine Brown.................................... Blades ............................................ Spicer............................................. Sergeant ................ ......................... Soldier............................................ Gallant............................................ William Smith...................................... Arthur Wellesley Thomson........................... AT THE SCHOOL Clara Belluzzi Camilla Gavey Mary Wills . Bonnie Squires . . . Barbara Watts . . . . Lucile Murphy Constance Wood Charlotte Crowley Huberta Berg . . . . Virginia Brice ................Jane Cobb Helen Janssen ...............Hal Prevost Jim Trotter . . . . John Bailey Merle Bedell Garwood Stephenson . Albert Schmidt . . Ben Langdon Dick Baldwin Ruth Lindquist Ruth Rowley AT THE BALI. Billie Birkland Hazel Buchanan Betty Rose Dorothy Maulsby Elizabeth Mowbray FOOTBALL Bill Dennis Bill Dutton Ted Gore Bill Kirkman BASKETBALL Howard Luther Bernard Ransome Garwood Stephenson Ed Vallejo Elden Busby Bob Duffy Warren Libbey Dave Luce SWIMMING Howard Luther Paul Meyer Bill Parker George Pidgeon Tom Harris TRACK George Lawrence Boyd Gainor Willard Kaleva Ed Vallejo John Wood MANAGERS’ B” Swimming, Judson Longaker Track, Tom Brackett, Hal Prevost The Team as a Whole The Berkeley football team started the season under a new coach, and with only six letter men returning. These fellows had worked at wing and backficld positions before, and the center of the line needed plenty of support from new men. This support was found in Schoenfeld, Bonkofsky, and Nordstrom. Bonkofsky and Schoenfeld both came from last year’s 130 squad. In the backfield, Cornell, a scrub, and Wilson, another former Bee” player, played at halfback posts, but Wilson was later made into a quarterback. Around the nucleus of six men, a great Berkeley team was built, which went through the season undefeated, and won the A. C. A. L. championship. The men who played the heavy duty parts under the new coach, Jack Eadie, were: ends—Dutton and Ransome; tackles—Luther and Dennis; guards—Schoenfeld, Nordstrom, and Fisher; center—Bonkofsky; quarter—Kirkman; halves—Vallejo and Cornell; full—Gore. Football Individuals Ed Vallejo, triple-threat halfback, was one of the fastest men on the squad. His passing was accurate, and his punts got the Ycllowjackets out of more than one tough spot. Ed played ’30 football in his scrub year, and has been with the Unlimitcds for the past two seasons. Bill Kirkman, quarterback, completed his third year at this position. Bill was a heady field-general, and a fast and tricky safety man. Many extra points were added to Berkeley touchdowns through Bill’s drop-kicks. Ted Gore, fullback, was the man Berkeley called on when yards were needed most. As a line-smasher, Ted has no equal. This ability, coupled with the additional threats of passing and kicking, made him a man to be feared by his opposition. Dave Luce played his first year of Unlimited football this year at halfback. Dave formerly was a star at end and fullback on the 130’s. Handicapped by a broken collar bone at the first of the season, he became one of the Berkeley mainstays after his recovery. Frank Wilson played halfback when he first came out for the squad, but was made into a quarterback about the middle of the season. Frank was a good safety man, and called signals like a veteran. Frank played end on the Berkeley Bees for two years. Jack Dunbar played halfback this season. Fie had plenty of drive, was a flashy open field runner, and could pass and kick with equal ease and accuracy. Dunbar has been playing football since his scrub year. He is now a senior. Perry Thomas, who substituted for Gore at fullback, is another excellent prospect for future B. H. S. material. Perry is a scrub with all kinds of ability, especially at hitting the line. George Cornell is one of the most promising scrubs to come to Berkeley High. He played outstanding football at his halfback post, but was out for two weeks with an injured arm. With two years to go, George will undoubtedly develop into a star. Bill Fisher started playing guard during the latter part of last season. Prior to this, he played fullback. This year. Bill was a regular, and stood out both on offense and defense. When short gains were what counted most, Bill was there to open up the opposing line. Ed Nordstrom helped to make up a strong center trio with Bonk-ofsky and Schoenfeld. He could be counted upon to open a hole for the ball carrier. Harold Schoenfeld, another product of last year’s 130’s who won a first string position, was a reliable guard and a hard fighter. In on practically every play, Schoenfeld stopped many an opposing back short of the scrimmage line. Everett Brunzell is another former Class B” player. He got through to break up many of his opponents’ plays, and throw them for losses at the critical points of many games. Eldon Busby played tackle this year after two years at end. He is another third-year player, and played an excellent game at his position. He substituted in a number of games for Dennis. Howard Luther, veteran of two campaigns at tackle, went better this year than ever. Few and far between were the men who passed “Shifty” on an off-tackle shoot. Bill Dennis, tackle, turned in a great game in the line every minute of the time he played. Dennis, an understudy to Bud Chase last year, has developed into a star. He was instrumental in enabling Berkeley to score against Tech, when he fell on a fumble on the one-yard line. Charles Bonkofsky played first string center this year; his accurate passing and expert defensive work made him a valuable pivot man. “Bon” played on two undefeated class B teams before coming to the Unlimitcds. In the Cal Frosh game, he intercepted a pass, and ran 30 yards to put Berkeley in a scoring position. Hill Morrison, center, came to the team from last year’s Goof squad. He saw plenty of action, and was an able understudy to Bonkof-sky. His passing was accurate, and his defensive work was excellent. Morrison, also, has played three years of football for Berkeley. Bill Dutton, who played end, was a regular last year. He was responsible for many long gains, being able to snatch passes out of the air. Fast at getting down under punts, and dangerous as a tackier. Bill was a real asset to the Yellow jackets. Bernard Ransome, a member of the family whose name is famous in football, was a star at end, his defensive work being the bright spot of many a game. ‘'Beans is another two-year veteran. Bob Duffy was the hero of the B. H. S.-Roosevelt game, in which he ran 50 yards to a touchdown after an intercepted pass. Bob alternated with Dutton at right end, and did some flashy playing at that position. FOOTBALL SQUAD Football, 1931 The Schedule Berkeley 6 . . . . Oakland Tech 6 Berkeley 7 . . . . . Roosevelt 0 Berkeley 13 . . . . Mission . 7 Berkeley 19 . . . . San Mateo 0 Berkeley 0 . . . . Saint Mary’s 0 Berkeley 2 . . . . S. F. Teachers’ College . . 0 Berkeley 14 . . . . Cal Frosh Goofs . 0 Berkeley 13 . . . . Alameda 0 Berkeley 6 . . . . Piedmont ... 0 The Season Berkeley High School, under the new football coach, Mr. Eadie, went through a tough schedule with flying colors to emerge undefeated, and twice tied to win the A. C. L. A. crown. The Yellow-jackets scored 80 points in eight games to their opponents’ 13 points. These eight games included teams from both sides of the Hay, the Peninsula, and two college elevens. Berkeley completed her third successive year without a defeat, and fought hard in so doing. There was not a set-up game on the entire list, and it was only against San Mateo that the Yellow jackets could cross the goal line more than twice. The whole student body was behind the team this year in full force. Realizing the handicap of new men, and a new coach, the school backed Coach Eadie and his squad to a man. Capacity crowds were seen at practically every game, and 5,000 enthusiastic spectators saw Berkeley battle Piedmont. The Games Berkeley 6—Tech 6 The curtain raiser for 1931 was scheduled to be played with Marin Junior College, here, on September 3; but when it was discovered that this would mean the leaving out of Oakland Tech, the J. C. had to be dropped. As usual, the Bulldogs fought hard, and Berkeley had a tough time holding its own. Both touchdowns were the results of fumbles. Tech’s place kick was blocked, while Vallejo’s place kick went wide by a hair’s breadth. Ted Gore, who made the touchdown, and Bill Dennis, who recovered a Bulldog fumble on the Tech one yard line at the crucial moment, shared honors with Captain Bill Kirkman as outstanding players. Berkeley 7—Roosevelt 0 The second game of the season saw Coach Eadie’s charges emerge victorious after a struggle which at first looked as if it would end in a scoreless tie. Three times Berkeley threatened to cross that last white stripe. Twice the Roughridcrs held them, and the third time a penalty spoiled Berkeley’s chances. Then, with six minutes left to play, Roosevelt launched a passing attack. One toss fell incomplete, and the next one was batted by Bill Morrison into the open arms of Bob Duffy, who raced 5 3 yards to a touchdown behind perfect interference. Gore bucked the ball over for the conversion. Dennis again played remarkable football, and was captain for the day. Gore and Duffy were also outstanding. Berkeley 13—Mission 7 The Berkeley-Mission game was a real thriller. Mission kicked off, and within the first five minutes, the Yellowjackets had scored. Kirkman opened the offensive with an end run. Then Vallejo threw two passes, both to Kirkman, for a net gain of 38 yards. A reverse, from Gore to Kirkman, brought the ball to Mission’s 4-yard line. Gore went over on the next play. Kirkman’s pass for the extra point was kockcd down. In the second quarter, Wilson intercepted a Mission pass, and was downed on their 1-yard line. Gore scored from this point, and then hit the line for the conversion. Mission scored on an end run in the fourth period, and converted on a fake kick. Wilson and Schocnfeld, two new men, showed up well in this tilt, which was Berkeley’s first home game. Berkeley 19—San Mateo 0 In a rather dull contest on the home field, Berkeley defeated San Mateo, 19-0. San Mateo kicked off, and soon Berkeley had the ball on the Bearcat 12-yard line. The Yellowjackcts made another first down from this point, and then Gore carried the ball over. He also converted on a fake kick. In the second quarter, Berkeley took the ball on downs deep into San Mateo territory, and after an unsuccessful line buck, Dunbar passed to Duffy for the second score. After this, the B. H. S. reserve players had their fling, and the regulars got back in the fourth period. They scored again, on a reverse from Gore to Kirkman, but failed to convert when Kirkman’s drop kick went wide of its mark. Berkeley 0—St. Mary’s 0 B. H. S. and St. Mary’s, both undefeated up to the date of the game, battled to a scoreless tic on the Berkeley field. St. Mary’s crossed the Berkeley goal line twice, but both plays were called back on account of violations of the rules. The first of these was a pass, which was completed over the goal line, but was called back because the thrower was not five yards behind the line of scrimmage. Later, the Panther captain, Erlatz, intercepted a Berkeley pass, and galloped 70 yards to another supposed score. This was also called back for clipping from behind. It resulted in a 25-yard penalty on the young Gaels, and ruined their chances of scoring. St. Mary’s outplayed the Yellow jackets, but outstanding playing was done by Dennis, Captain Dutton, Duffy, Bonkofsky, and Luther. Berkeley 2—S. F. Teachers’ College 0 Berkeley travelled to San Francisco to play the State Teachers’ College eleven at Ewing Field on October 16. The game was arranged only a few days beforehand, and filled up the last open date on the B. H. S. schedule. A strong breeze and a heavy fog held both sides back, and the only score was on a safety by the Teachers. This came during the third quarter after Berkeley had advanced the ball to the State 7-yard line, by means of a pass, Vallejo to Dutton. Three drives through the line put the ball on the 1-yard line, and there Gore was held for no gain. The Teachers tried a punt from behind their own goal line, but the back stepped over the end zone to give Berkeley two points and the game. Berkeley 14—Cal Frosh Seconds 0 The Berkeley High gridmen defeated the California Freshmen Reserves 14-0 at Hilgard field on October 23. The first Berkeley score came in the third quarter after a blocked punt was recovered by Berkeley on the 10-yard line. The ball was advanced to the 2-yard marker, and Perry Thomas went over for the touchdown. Luce converted with a place-kick. In the fourth period, Bonkofsky intercepted a pass in mid- field and ran 40 yards before being stopped. On the next play, Lalanne took the ball on a reverse, and ran the remaining 10 yards to score. Vallejo converted by picking up Kirkman’s fumble and running the ball over. Berkeley 13—Alameda 0 Berkeley travelled to the Neptune Stadium for this game, and won the right to play Piedmont for the A. C. A. L. title. After a 60-yard drive in the first five minutes of play, Vallejo went over for a touchdown. He place kicked the extra point. In the third quarter, after a 20-yard runback of a punt by Kirkman, and line bucks by Gore and Cornell, Vallejo went through tackle for 10 yards and a touchdown. Gore failed to convert. Berkeley 6—Piedmont 0 Berkeley High culminated an undefeated season, and won the A. C. A. L. championship when they defeated Piedmont on the Berkeley field on November 6. The game was marred by the injury to Bob Duffy, end, who was hurt in tackling Dick Moyer, Highlander star. Duffy played the game out, however, but was taken to the hospital later. The injury was not as serious as at first it was supposed. In the first quarter, Berkeley advanced the ball to the Piedmont 1-yard line, but was held at this point by the strong Highlander defense. Later in the same period, after two passes, and several line plays, Kirkman went around end for a touchdown. Vallejo failed to convert. I he Scots threatened in the second and fourth quarters with long passes, but each drive was stopped when Berkeley grounded their passes and got the ball on downs. Goof Squad The Goof Squad, under the able tutoring of Coach Woodside, had a fairly successful season. With an eight-game schedule, the boys got off to a fair start. However, they ended their schedule with a remarkable showing against the strong Napa High Unlimitcds. This year, all but two of the games were played away from home. Coach Woodside has a strong hold over the players on the squad, with the result that they have worked faithfully under his direction. Several members of the team have been promoted to the first squad. In addition to this there will be a number of men who will be back next year. Some of the fellows who showed up well in a number of the games are: Tuttle, center; Sutcliffe and Gish, ends; Meyer, halfback; Gachis, quarter; Hamilton and Bianucci, guards. GOOF SCHEDULE Berkeley . . . 6 Oakland High . ... 6 Berkeley . . . 6 University High .... 0 Berkeley . . . 0 Martinez Hi Unlimiteds . 12 Berkeley . . . 0 Pittsburgh Hi Unlimiteds . 13 Berkeley . . . 18 McClymonds High . . . 0 Berkeley . . . 26 Martinez High .... Saint Mary’s 6 Berkeley . . . 0 6 Berkeley . . . 19 Napa High Unlimiteds . 13 Fall Track Fifty-five fellows signed up for track practice this season, thus gaining valuable experience for next term. These boys will have a decided advantage over the ones that are planning to sign up next spring. Twice each week Coach Lamar took his boys up to the California oval for practice. The weather has been ideal for track work. Nearly all of last year’s track stars will be lost by graduation at the end of this term. B. H. S. participated in a combined track meet with Lowell vs. the California Frosh. This gave the fall squad some good experience. Willard Kaleva acted as captain for the fall track team. Other outstanding boys were Emil Kaleva in the mile run, Sumner Gill in the pole vault, John Hamlin in the 880, Francis Clune in the pole vault, John Davies in the 440, Walter Little, Gino Marchieski, and Clyde Miller in the sprints; Hugh Rubino and Gregory Stout in the hurdles, Henry Thelen in the weights, and Lawrence Aspin and Phil Schinhan in the 880. As the Olla Podrida goes to press, Coach Lamar is planning an interclass fall track meet. This meet will include all of the usual track and field events, plus kicking and passing of the football for distance. Life Saving Out of the number who took the Red Cross tests, twenty-seven passed. This is over 89 per cent, which is a very high percentage. Coach Lamar is proud of the work done by the boys in the Life Saving examination. The courses, which the boys took for six weeks previous to the examinations, included all the life-saving tests as prescribed by the Red Cross. They were coached in the proper carries and approaches. There are four kinds of carries: the head carry, the cross-chest carry, the hair, and the arm lock carry. They were also coached in resuscitation and the breaking of different holds, such as the strangle hold. They learned how to float motionless for a minute and tread water with their feet for half a minute. The four boys that passed their Senior Life-Saving test are Winfree Horne, Emmett Cupp, Ray Himberg, and Jack Woodville. These boys are able to become life guards. The twenty-three that passed the Junior Life Saving test are George Halloran, John Brooks, Howard Dixon, Charles Holstein, Bill Monlux, Burnett Canham, Laurence Redgwick, Victor Hipkiss, Ed Larson, Herb Horton, Bob Owens, Eldon Smith, Bill Hebard, Gilbert Gauntt, Sumner Gill, Ed Tscheekar, Bob Miler, Richard Street, Philip Schinhan, Tom Montgomery, Bill Durley, Wallace Barclay, and Eric Katz. THE BEES The Bees On October 29, at 5:00 p. m., Berkeley High’s Battling Bees had just won their seventieth consecutive game. With but two games remaining in their 1931 schedule, Coach Gross’ lightweights arc looking forward to another undefeated season. When practice began in August, only seven of the 1930 squad returned. But within a few weeks Coach Gross moulded a fighting team that has whipped all its opponents. The Bees’ phenomenal success is due in great measure to their speed and deception. A deadly passing attack has alone netted them 80 points this season. Mr. Gross has stressed good blocking in practice, and as a result the line opened holes in the games. Besides this, the reserve material, always strong, has seen a good deal of action, and has kept the regulars working hard to hold their positions. Davis and Frank usually started the games at ends; Robinson and Markstcin, tackles; Nutt and Ainsworth, guards; Minassian, center; Curran, quarter, and an alternate backfield combination was made up of Cuccia, Jones, or Luna, halfbacks, and Johnson or Houghton, fullback. Spicer, regular fullback for many of the games, unfortunately sustained a broken collar bone in the middle of the season. Gainor, Hamilton, Robinson, Bcrthclsen, O’Donnell, and Zulaica also played a good brand of football this season. But the most credit should go to the team as a whole, whose spirit and co-operation have made it the pride of the school. Berkeley 19 . . . . Balboa 0 Berkeley 14 . . . . Oakland Tech 0 Berkeley 25 . . . . Uni ... 6 Berkeley 19 . . . . Richmond 6 Berkeley 18 . . . . S. F. Poly . . . . 12 Berkeley 6 . . . . San Jose 0 Berkeley 13 . . . . Alameda . . 0 Berkeley 27 . . . . ' Stockton 0 Berkeley 7 . . . . Mission . . 0 Berkeley 26 . . . . St. Ignatius 6 Intramural Handball This term Coach Parker held both single and double handball tournaments. These sports started with a fair turnout and, under the managership of Leonard Dieden, progressed successfully. The doubles tournament was played first. This tournament was won by Jackson and Johnson. Jackson was very good on killers and Johnson good on floor work. These two boys did good team work. The teams of Hammond and Gustavson finished a close second. Connelly and Piazza, Herdman and Stritzinger, and Mahoney and Haskins also played good handball. As soon as the doubles tournament was finished, a singles tournament was started. The games proved to be very close. As the Pod goes to press there are still a few games left on the schedule. These tournaments not only gave the boys good exercise, but also gave them the opportunity to become better acquainted. Intramural Basketball Intramural basketball, under Coach Parker, was a great success this term. One hundred and three boys turned out for basketball. Ten teams were organized and named after prominent universities. The teams chose for their captains Squires of California, Bonniwcll of Harvard, Mainieri of Yale, Slusser of Oregon, Gotzmer of U. S. C., Poostovoi of Stanford, Soderholm of Princeton, String of Cornell, Flannery of Washington, and Cabral of Idaho. Although Idaho finished with the most points, there was a play-off for the championship by the five highest teams. These teams were Oregon, California, Yale, Washington, and Idaho. The fine quality of the games was due largely to the splendid refereeing. Carl Bombcrger, Ralph Wellington, Bob Gill, and Donald Cox, all did some fine officiating. The members of the winning basketball team will be presented with intramural block B’s, and the managers will receive managers’ B’s. Coach Parker and his referees picked two all-star teams, the Bees” and the Yellowjackets,” from the outstanding players. The Bees” were Kambara, Don Cox, Cochrane, Manov, Jamison, Soderholm, Slusser, and Gustavson. The Yellowjackets” were Swabcl, Robeck, Gotzmer, Cabral, Gross, Stevens, Moser, and Mede. This season has been very successful. Up to the time when the Pod went to press there had been eighty-five games played. Coach Parker and Bob Gill, the Senior Manager, have done a great deal of work and deserve much credit. — G. A. A. The Girls’ Athletic Association was formed in 1919; and, although it later became a part of the Girls' Association, it is now conisdered a separate organization. Its purpose is to give every girl through sports, a satisfaction in skill and achievement, a better understanding of sportsmanship, and a wider circle of friends. Outstanding events in the activities of the G. A. A. this semester included participation in the East Bay Federation of Girls’ Athletic Associations, the Barn Dance, and the Hockey Spread. Tennis was introduced as an after-school sport this term. Thanks arc due to the splendid help and cooperation of the gym teachers, the Executive Board, and the girls. The Association has just completed a successful semester. Marion Roach. Executive Board The Executive Board of the G. A. A. is composed of the Weekly News representative, the officers, and the heads of sports. This term’s Board includes: President, Marion Roach; vice-president, Anita White; corresponding secretary, Ncl-Margaret Wilson; recording secretary, Helen Macpherson; song leader,Betty Kelly; Weekly News representative, Catherine Pickett; head of hockey, Dorothy Ellis; swimming, Helen Ham-marburg; tennis, Jean Savage; speed ball,Evelyn White-head; basketball, Sadie Smith; baseball, Charlotte Drake; archery, Evelyn Knapp; dancing, Marjorie Smith. The Leaders’ Class Each term every gym class elects two girls from their group to act as class leaders. These girls form what is known as the Leaders’ Class. The girls are elected by the class members, but they arc girls who are interested in leadership and occupations open to women. The object of the class is not only to teach the girls the fundamental necessities of good leadership, but also to develop good sportsmanship. The girls obtain practical experience in their gym classes. They assist the teachers and instruct the class when one is absent. The after-school tournaments are arranged and handled by the leaders. A very efficient list of leaders’ duties has been constructed, which helps the girls in their work. This term has been a very successful one and thanks arc extended to Miss Hntz for the interest and helpful guidance she has given, and also to the girls who have co-operated so willingly this term. The officers have shown splendid leadership ability, and a great deal of this term’s success is due to their help. They are: Dorothy Jean White, president; Thelma Scarfe, vice-president, and Nancy Johnston, secretary-treasurer. Best wishes for a successful term next year arc extended to the new class by the present class. Life-Saving Help! Help! Someone has swum out beyond her depth and is drowning. You swim out to help her; she grabs you; what should you do? Would you know? That’s where life-saving helps. You learn how to break strangle holds and how to carry the victim to shore. But you must not stop there; the person may not be breathing; what then? —artificial respiration. All these things are learned by girls who attend the lifesaving class one day a week. Opportunity is given to pass not only the junior, but the senior test. The many members this term have enjoyed and benefited from their work. If you can swim, become a life-saver and watch for opportunities to aid. Be prepared. Swimming J This term swimming has had the support or more girls than ever' before. With the aid ofvk Miss Gallison and Miss' Weichselbaum, the girls strove to better their dives ’ and strokes. A new schedule has been followed: Life saving, beginning swimming, recreational swimming, and the swimming club, each having its own day. The exclusive new swimming club will be for those who pass a difficult test. It will attend affairs promoted by swimming enthusiasts. The club will be the goal of all swimmers. Hockey Hockey is the main sport of the fall season. It is a game that is full of thrills and spills, and often the victors arc the proud owners of a few black and blue marks, or a jagged scar. In spite of this, hockey is one of the most fascinating sports for girls. One must be quick and very alert to keep up with the different plays as they go from one end of the field to the other. The teachers who coached the girls this year were: Miss A. Miller, who has the Tenth and Twelfth grade teams, and Miss Harwood, who has the Eleventh grade. These two teachers have done much to arouse the spirit of the girls. For good attendance and for making the team, a girl is given 100 points. A record of each girl’s attendance is kept by the grade managers, who are: Helen Macphcrson, Twelfth; Alameda Blessing, Eleventh, and Patrica Tudbury, Tenth. The Tenth and Twelfth grade teams had to be combined, to make a full team, and the members of this team are: Mary Harano, Helen Mapher-son, Dorothy Ellis, Erma Blessing, Mary White, Rosalie Nettc, Marion Roach, Iris Rednours, Eleanor Hewitt, Jean Savage, Ruth Stage. The substitutes are Wilma Montier, Eleanor Burnham, and Alberta Wright. Those on the Eleventh grade team are: Francis Kimura, Alameda Blessing, Betty Kelly, Mary Margaret Scobey, Margaret Mayo, Eula Peters, Sadie Smith, Margaret Leonard, Suzanne Bowie, and Marian Irwin. The competition between these two teams is great. At the time when the Olla Podrida went to press the outcome was still unsettled. Speedball There were no after-school speedball teams this term as the turnout was not large enough. The class enthusiasm, however, ran high, and the tournaments were filled with thrills, as well as good lusty yells. The winning team from each gym class played the teams from their own grade. The winning team from each grade then played, and the champion players were those who won the final grade game. At the time this article goes to press, the tournaments have just started and each team is working hard to carry away the final honors. The girls who are on the championship team will receive points for the G. A. A., either towards membership or to be added to those already earned. Nine-Court Basketball There has been a great deal of real spirit and good sportsmanship shown in the nine-court basketball tournament this term. The games were first played between the class teams, and then the winning team played in the after-school tournament. The first after-school games were played between the grade teams and then each grade competed for the final championship. The games were played with real technique, and the players have practised hard to learn the fundamental points in basketball. This game has won the most enthusiasm from the classes as a whole this term. Even choosing the class teams was a difficult task. Riding Club The riding club of Berkeley High School has been supported with much enthusiasm this semester. The members have been divided into two groups, which ride on alternate Saturdays at Lake Aliso Riding Academy. The beginners ride in the ring and learn the fundamentals, and the advanced riders are allowed on the trails. There are one hundred points awarded by the G. A. A. for this sport. The new members arc: Augusta Dabney, Lassie MacSwain, Betty Lamborn, Suzanne Bowie, Betty MacCauley, Rosebelle Alexander, Barbara Fowle, Barbara Taber, Cebe Wallace. The members of the advanced group arc: Dolores Faulkner, Rosalie Nette, Mary Hill, Marion Roach, Mary Eleanor Loubet, Patricia Tudbury, Norma Dunbar, and Jean Haven. SKATING, homewalking, tennis, training, and hiking sound interesting, don’t they? The Outing Club includes these activities and has enabled many girls to gain points in the G. A. A. this season. Hiking is one of the main activities of the Outing Club. Several hikes are sponsored by the G. A. A. and chaperoned by the gym teachers. Thanks arc due to Mary Rosalind White and Constance Dekeen who have helped this term as heads of training and home-walking. Outing Club THESE SO-CALLED JOKES Most of these jokes are old; A few of these jokes are new; Some of these jokes are borrowed— We hope that you like a few. It was not so easy to find them; We feel we are not to blame If none of them please your fancy— You will read them just the same. —♦ —-------- Bill Swabel: When the clock strikes thirteen, what time is it? Bill Dutton: Time for the clock to be fixed. ASK SANTA CLAUS! Woman: I want some cigars for my husband for Christmas. Salesman: What kind, madam? Woman: Well, I don’t know, exactly; but he is a middle-aged man and always dresses in black. IN THE POD OFFICE Mrs. Weir (working over the jokes handed in by the journalism students): Give me the name of some Berkeley High boy who is a speed burner. I ditor (thinking deeply): Gosh! All the real terrors arc gone. --— Gar. Stephenson: Even a policeman cannot arrest the flight of time. Bill Parker: Can’t he? Why, only this morning I saw a policeman go into a store and stop a few minutes. Miss Burke: A biped is anything that goes on two feet. Name one. K. S.: A pair of stockings. POOR BOY Bill Parker (as he impatiently put aside the telephone): I believe that I’ll go fishing. Frank Wilson: Didn’t know you cared for fishing. Bill Parker: But it’s the only chance I have of finding myself at the end of a line that isn’t busy. ♦ ■ — Leonard Dieden: Only fools are certain. Fred Cox: Are you sure? Leonard Dieden: Yes, quite certain. If Adam returned to earth today, the only things he’d recognize would be the jokes. Mistress: Did the fisherman who came here have frogs’ legs? Nora: I’m sure I don’t know. He wore pants. Sign on theater: Woman—an all-talking production. uwa a OVJR Nt� ) f � S � - ?ONO ANNEX-AfcOdt y A 30 PM( AM OR wot He vi«o CAR.es HC � CAOOV. H� CASE AOAlUSt CAMMCO UU S« cl PRESENT DEPRESSION George Herms (looking for ads): How’s business today, boys? Tailor: Oh, just sew, sew. Dentist: Oh, down in the mouth. Watchmaker: Mine’s winding up. Office Boy: Mine’s picking up. Farmer: Mine’s growing. And then the passerby passed away. Numb: I’ve lost my Austin. Dumb: How come? Numb: I went to crank the darn thing and it flew off the handle into the tall grass, and I haven’t found it yet. Lady (at busy corner): Isn’t it wonderful how a single policeman can dam the flow of traffic? Her escort: Yes, but you should hear some of the motorists that are held up. STUDY YOUR GRAMMAR The inventor of a new feeding bottle for infants sent out the following advice among his directions for using: When the baby is done drinking, it must be unscrewed and laid in a cool place under the hydrant. If the baby docs not thrive on fresh milk, it should be boiled.” Bill K.: So you got a big fine for smashing up someone’s car? I thought you said you had a friend at court who would fix things for you? Bud N.: Just my luck. He was the fellow I ran into. - ■ — ♦ — Mr. Winter: What did Juliet say when she met Romeo in the balcony? Charlie H.: Couldn’t you get seats in the orchestra? Patient: Doctor, why does a small cavity feel so large to the tongue? Dentist: Just the natural tendency of the tongue to exaggerate, I suppose. ALL THE COMFORTS OF HOME One man said to another, “Bill, did you ever see one of those little inventions that can detect a lie when you tell one.” Seen one!” says Bill. Gosh, I married one!” HOW ABOUT A ROOTING SECTION? Roddie C.: Jack, have you ever loved before? Jack C.: My dear girl, I’ll be perfectly frank with you. I’ve been engaged so many times that my ex-fiancees have perfected an organization and adopted a yell. And then we know of a girl so dumb that she thinks that “Hamlet” is a small pig. watt A t oy Jjf OCWN « |AMO NCi lUe 5� vjee' peA i' 'vJOfTA MA� J , 60RW Coach cade's OA'f 0«-€AV S tiRUMArt Runnin S Me e ACV. t ACK. 1 ufct Relief FOR. ACAD ACHfcS A HO KOVJ 0A« CMO Mr. Le Tendre: What was the cause of the collision at the corner today? James S: Two motorists after the same pedestrian. TRY “PONY BOY” Small boy: Say, pop, what is the race problem? bather: Picking winners. Watkins: Sorry I ran over your hen. Would a dollar make it all right? Farmer: Well, ye better make it two. I have a rooster that was mighty fond of that hen, and the shock might kill him, too. JUST ABOUT HIS SPEED Mr. Gross (in football practice): Stay on your back and work your feet as though you were on a bicycle. Robinson stops. Mr. Gross: Why did you stop? Robinson: I’m coasting. Miss Roberts: Zim, are you learning anything? Zim: No, madam, I’m listening to you. ----♦ ------ Ben: That is a skyscraper! Edith: Oh, my! I’d love to see it work! — ■ ♦ ------ Bob: Was your brother cool when he saw the bear? Ed: Why, he was so cool his teeth chattered. son. College student writing home to his dad: “No mun; no fun Father answering the letter: “Too bad; how sad; your dad.” Judge: Was the brick you threw as big as my head, say? Ted Gore: Yes, your honor, but not as thick. Customer: I’d like some rat poison. Clerk: Will you take it with you? Customer: No, I’ll send the rats over after it. “But, madam, you have no claim. Your husband didn’t insure his life; he took out a policy against fire.” That’s what I claim. He’s been cremated.” One: How did the detectives discover that the gangster was disguised as a woman? Other: He passed a milliner’s window without looking in. 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