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

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1936 volume:

3 1913 01 51 1133 I Garrij On OST of US have had a very successful semester. After we got through with the influenza, measles, whooping cough, heavy colds, and other things which go with the beginning of a semester in mid-winter, we settled down to business and did a fairly good term s work. At the end every- body gets a mark of some kind, and most everybody is satisfied. There are always a few who think that their marks are too high and, of course, a few others who think that they do not get all that they deserve. May I say, incidentally, that if we all got what we deserved this would be a very sorry world. I wonder whether those who receive low marks, and com- plain about them, consider their cases fairly. There is every reason why a teacher should mark a student just as high as he can, and when students fall below what they expect, isn ' t it probably because they have set their expectations too high with- out considering all of the factors involved in getting a mark? Are we sure that we made our greatest effort, and if we do, are we sure that we are taking a subject which we can master in the same time, and with the same ease, that other students do? Are we sure even that we are taking the subjects for which we are best adapted, and which will fit best our future needs? Marks should never be taken as a final judgment upon our mental ability. It is an old story that many people who do not do well in school succeed wonderfully in occupations which they take up later in life. Marks should not be taken as too certain a proof of superior ability, or as any proof at all of in- capability. We should look upon them as an indication of what we accomplished in a certain subject, at a certain time, under certain conditions operating in our own lives at that time. Under other conditions our success or failure might have been very different. Looking upon the results of our term ' s work from a reason- able point of view, there should be just one conclusion which every one of us should be able to draw — we have done the best that we can. We must now give serious attention to the next step, decide thoughtfully upon how to proceed, and then put our best effort into the task and carry on. Principal Mr. Biedenbach Vice-Principal Miss McLean Secretary Miss Cordes Stetiographer Miss Brangwin Clerk Mrs. Jonas Clerk ■ Mrs. Warner COUNSELORS Miss Hampel Miss Kelsey Mr. Wagenet Miss Webb Miss Chevret Mrs. Montgomery Miss Wartenweiler ATTENDANCE COUNSELORS Miss Kinell Miss Riehle, Clerk Mr. Ingle, Dean of Boys ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Miss McLean Mrs. Hagan Mrs. Livingston Mrs. Weir Miss Coffin Miss Hogan Mrs. Mains Mr. Winter Miss Darrow Miss Jones Miss Simpson Mrs. Woodford Mrs. Fleischer Mrs. Kopfli Miss Topping HISTORY DEPARTMENT Mr. Gray Miss Groefsema Miss Noble W ss Sanderson Miss Campbell Miss Kelsey Miss Price Miss Tuft Miss Cooper Miss McCoy Mrs. Roscoe MATHEMATICS Miss Lewis Miss Beyer Miss Powelson Miss Tyler Miss Abbott Miss Helt Mrs. Strand SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Mr. Post Mr. Christensen Mrs. Heuer Miss Roberts Miss Alsop Miss Doyle Mr. Long Mr. Taylor ' Mr. Ames Mr. Emery Mr. McCaleb Mrs. Walker Miss Burke Miss Finley Miss Pinger Mr. Wheeler CLASSICS Miss Webb Miss White MODERN LANGUAGES Miss Altona Miss Fialon Mrs. Montgomery Miss Wartenweiler Miss Chevret Mrs. Lake Mrs. Roscoe Miss Woisard Miss de la Cuesta ART DEPARTMENT Miss Bartlett Miss Fairchild Miss Gifford Mrs. Higley HOME ECONOMICS Mrs. Bordner Miss Malotte Mrs. Surryhne Miss Holion Mrs. Gerlach Mrs. McBryan MECHANIC ARTS Miss Banks Mr. Cooper Mr. Morrill Mr. Wagenet Mr. Behrens Mr. King Mr. Reinecke Mr. Williams Mr. Bellus Mr. Moffett Mr. Stuart COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT Mr. Burkhard Mrs. Fightmaster Miss Lytle Miss Staley Mrs. Burkhard Mrs. Hagopian Miss Palmer Mr. Wolfenden Miss Cody Mrs. Ka gan Miss Reynolds Mrs. Young Miss Dickinson MUSIC DEPARTMENT Mrs. Barnett Mr. Morton Mr. Ingram Miss Wilson PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Mr. Jennings Mr. Gross Miss Entz Mrs. Oliphant Mr. Eadie Mr. Lamar Miss Harwood Mrs. Peacock Mr. Erickson Mr. Parker Miss Miller Miss Weichselbaum SCHOOL NURSE Miss Taylor Mrs. Golden, Assistant LIBRARIAN Miss Memmler Miss Ribley, Typist 3 EL€jk Senior Officers President Bob Feist Y ice-President . . . Thelma Baker Secretary .... Barbara McSwain Treasurer .... Nick Marinovich Social Committee Bette MacQuarrie (Chairman) Jim Hague Ruth Jones Dean Stone Claire Thatcher Senior Shoiu Committee Eugene Minson (Chairman) Lee Blodget Rachel Forbes Francise Greenlin Elmer Lyons Gift Committee Max Thelen (Chairman) FiELEN Anderson Marion Scott Lowell Steel Barbara Watkins Mary Akiyama Donald Alderman Rosemary Alexander Bob Allen John Allen Robert Amesbury Helen Anderson William Andrews Jane Apgar Mary Archibald Betty Baird Jack Baker Thelma Baker William Band Thomas Banning Clarendon Barbaras George Bartholomew Charlotte Beebe Robert Behrens Jean Bell Albert Bendito Eugene Benjamin Elma Bennett John Bernardo Helen Betaque Catherine Bianchetta William Biggerstaff Juleah Billiard Corinne Blackburn Russell Blaine Elaine Blake Jerome Blank Doris Block Lee Blodget Leo Bobo Ralph Boshion Lillian Bottemiller Dixie Bowman William Boxill Norman Bradshaw Jerome Brashear Marjory Brockhurst Winifred Brosie John Brothers McKnight Brunn Barbara Burge Mary-Louise 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Baby Extermination John Southmayd and Lee Blodget Rebound Barbara McSwain Rachel Forbes, Paul Jones, Francise Greenlin, Dean Stone. A Leap Year Revel Zoya Leporsky and Burnis Hunter Earl Callaway, Bill McPherson, Bill Anderson, Jean Fontecilla, Lieschen Pruss, Philip Pine, Avon Jardin, Rose Mary Garrett, Bernice Barthels, Delia Rogers, Eleanor Wiley, Catherine Hamilton, Louis Horton, Jack Webber, Merritt Martin, Rosamond Llewellyn, Norman Terry. Orchestra — Erma Wellborn (Director), Jacqueline Duckett, Bernice Grabstein, Carmelita Mendes, Margaret Longwell, Leona Snow, Nola Caprio, Dorothy Stricklin, Esther Wells, Peggy Cowling, Beverly Wann. The World Tour Betty MacQuarrie Bob Schwedhelm, Tom Pauli, John Schlette, Ted Dietrich, Henry Sims, Florence Carney, Helen Schmidt, Claire Thatcher, Catherine Cobb, Nicolai MofFett, Geraldine Scheibner, Frank Wells and A Mystery Tenor. Ladies of the Harem: Betty Zavetero, Betty Hannon, Dixie Bowman, Eleanor McCleer, Bever- ley Knudsen, Miriam Parsons, Charlotte Beebe, Jane Gazzale, La Vaun Hanson (Drummer), Jeanne Hamilton, Betty McKibben, Wllma Wieder, Beverley Starr, Harriet Ellis, Barbara Archer, Geneva Bartlett. Pyramus and Thisbe . . . Mulaika Barclay Bill Curtis, Eugene Minson, Morgan Saylor, Viggo Kiosterud, Glen Slaughter, Bob Rushforth. Musicians: John Fairchild, Robert McCarthy, Lowell Smith, Louis Ramirez. Midnight Revels Gregory Hofmeister Orchestra: John Shea, Ralph Harrison, George Davis, Earle Cunha, Jerome Blank, Jerome Richardson, Ted Ballam, Norman Mclntire, Kenneth Roberts, Leo Bobo, John Scott, Jack Richards, Warner Craig. Vocalists: Audrey Ellis, Earle Cunha. Dance Team: Dorothy and Gayle Smith. Exit — World Events High School Orchestra General Management — Bill Biggerstaff {General Manager) , Wilbur Rogers {Stage Manager) , Jack Smith {Electrician) , Bob Bowers, Fillmore Eisenmeyer, Sidney Le Protti, Bob Meaker, Jim Hull, Walter Newman, Gus Wendt. ' Cwelftk cHicfk Presented by the Shakespeare Class Orsino, Duke of Illyria Don McCormick Sebastian, brother to Viola Ned Stone Antonio, a Sea Captain, friend to Sebastian Wilfred Hodgkin A Sea Captain George Pettygrove Curio ( Gentlemen attending Richard Grinnell Valentine | on the Duke Russell Ball Sir Toby Belch, uncle to Olivia Philip Pine Sir Andrew Aguecheek . George Spencer Malvolio, steward to Olivia Paul Jones Fabian, servant to Olivia Webster Winans Feste, a clown Bill Robbins Priest Sidney Rose Officers Griffith Borgeson ( hd Adams Attendant Robert Weston Olivia . Mary Ellen Robbins Viola Muriel Piercy Maria, Olivia ' s woman Francise Greenlin f Lilian Hennessey Ladies, attendant on Olivia Helen Keyes [ Vance Keyt Musician Melba Thomas Assistant Directors Merry Wise, Jess Pvogers Prompters . Carol Mathewson, Betty Drury Make-up Jean Vandegrift Selections by the High School Orchestra Andante from Surprise Symphony Haydn Bridal Song Gold mark Gavotte in G C.W. Yon Gluck When I Was a Little Tiny Boy — Shakespeare Joseph Vernon Stage Manager Wilbur Rogers Assistatits: Fillmore Eisenmeyer, Bob Meaker, Charles Rappold, Wee Tang, Norman Terry. Electrician Jack Smith Aimtants: William Nairn, Walter Newman, Paul Stout, Gus Wendt. Senior Sk ow Address of Welcome . . . Bob Feist President, June Class of 19)6 LIKE IT OR LAMP IT A Musical Comedy in Two Acts by Eugene Minson Act I — Any Park in Any City (provided the park has a lake). Act II — A Southern Province of China. CAST OF CHARACTERS Al Laddin, a rising young playwright Eugene Minson Nancy Worth Susannah Keyt Ned Elmer Lyons Louise Rachel Forbes Mr. Wartenbolm John Southmayd Pop Potts William Cardwell Genie George West Monk Bette MacQuarrie Midnight Bob Rushforth Filler Lamp Salesman Frank Wells Friends of Al and Nancy: Morgan Saylor, Lilian Hennessey, William Andrews, Marvis Campbell, Don McCormick, Beverley Knudson, Dein Stone, Charlotte Beebe. Special Niitnbers: Lester Ready, Dawn Cochrane, La Vaun Hanson, Francise Greenlin, Barbara McSwain, Gayle Smith, Dorothy Smith, Thelma Baker, Rose Mary Garrett. Ensemble Masks made by Wilbur Rogers, Dean Stone, and Eugene Minson. Costumes designed by Bette MacQuarrie and Eugene Minson. SENIOR SHOW MANAGEMENT High Senior Officers President Bob Eeist Vice-President Thelma Baker Secretary Barbara McSwain Treasurer Nick Marinovich Senior Show Committee: Eugene Minson (Chairman), Lee Blodgett, Rachel Forbes, Francise Greenlin, Elmer Lyons. Stage Direction: Wilbur Rogers (Stage Manager), Sidney LeProtti, Bob Meaker, Wee Tang. Lighting: Jack Smith (Chief Electrician), William Nairn, Walter Newman, Paul Stout, Gus Wendt. I eason , f ' LTHOUGH handicapped by the loss of the B. H. S. gym, which forced them to practice outdoor s and play all games away, the 1935-36 Yellowjacket unlimited basketball squad enjoyed a successful season. The Jackets hung up a record of ten victories and eight defeats, six of the losses occurring during the preliminary games. The Red and Gold quintet finished in a three-way tie for A. C. A. L, honors with Piedmont and Richmond, each winning four games and losing two. A proposed play-off was voted down by A. C. A. L. officials. Sickness played havoc with the team all season, forcing Bill Bigger- staff, veteran center and backbone of the team, and Ken Slusser, high scoring forward, off the team at crucial stages of the season. Johnny Allen, guard, showed his versatility in taking over their positions and earning all-county honors for his superb efforts. The season was brought to a smashing climax when the Yellowjackets defeated the League-leading Piedmont Highlanders in the final A.C.A.L. contest 42-36 to elevate Berkeley into a tie for championship honors. Among those who are expected to fill the shoes of the nine departing seniors are: Bob Busby, Bob Olsen and Mel Reid, forwards; Jack Price, center; and Bill Fulton and Bill MacDougal, guards. BASKETBALL INDIVIDUALS Francis Gray, John Allen, Ken Slusser, Bill Biggerstaff, Ben Snyder, Ward Samuelson Francis Gray, in his second and last season on the squad, proved to be a scrappy, cool, consistent, and good ball-handling guard. John Allen, playing basketball for the first time, was the sensation of the season at guard and center with his coolness, ball-handling, and shooting eye. His fine eflForts brought him unanimous all-county basket- ball rating. Ken Slusser, although handicapped by injuries and sickness, led the squad in scoring with 131 points. Ken, a two-year veteran, played forward. Bill Biggers taff proved to be the backbone of the Red and Gold quintet with his experience and shooting eye. Although hampered by illness, he made all-star teams for the second consecutive year. Ben Snyder turned out to be a stellar defensive man, being particu- larly effective under the basket. Ben, a senior, played guard. Ward Samuelson, forward, was a fine shot, leading the squad in free throws and pulling the team out of many holes with sensational shooting. UNLIMITED BASKETBALL SCORES Berkeley 27 — McClymonds 31 Berkeley 3 9 — Technical 41 Bsrkeley 34 — Pittsburg 31 Berkeley 2 8 — Heald ' s 18 Berkeley 3 0 — Castlemont 26 Berkeley 26 — Lowell 42 Berkeley 40 — Roosevelt 3 5 Berkeley 2 8 — University 3 3 Berkeley 37 — Concordia 31 Berkeley 3 9— Cal. School of Deaf 18 Berkeley 3 6 — Richmond 3 0 Berkeley 31 — Hayward 22 Berkeley 2 8 — Piedmont 44 Berkelev 3 5 — Richmond 40 Berkeley 34 — Hayward 21 Berkeley 42 — -Piedmont 3 6 Berkeley 27 — Stanford Frosh 5 6 Berkelev 22 — California Frosh 51 CLASS B BASKETBALL SQUAD Glass J askeil)al[ ONCLUDING one of the most successful seasons in recent years, the Bee basketball squad hung up a record of eight victories and five defeats, and finished second to Richmond in the A.C.A.L. Distinctly handicapped by the lack of a gym, the squad felt well repaid for the strenuous season when they defeated their arch- enemies, the Piedmont Highlanders, in two thrilling games, 30-28 and 26-23. Starting the season with only a few veterans. Coach Parker molded together a quintet that gave all opponents a tough battle. Outstanding for the Bees were: Al Franck, a cool, steady, good ball-handling guard, who kept Berkeley in every game with his consistent playing; Horace ( Babe ) Schauer, who led the squad in scoring with 132 digits; John Freshwater, who played a heady game at center and guard; John Bernardo, veteran forward, and expert basket tosser; Art Bohnert, who divided his efforts between jumping center and guard; Elbert Wells, who played a steady game at substitute forward; and Bob Francis and John Moison, who both played outstanding ball in their first season on the squad. Coming back for action next year, with the past season serving as valuable experience, will be: Schauer, Wells, Bill Johnson, Scott Johnson, and Jack Cottle. j HE FALL of 1936 marks the third consecutive year that a Berkeley - High baseball team has won the A.C.A.L. crown. The Yellow- jackets lost but one A.C.A.L. contest this season, and that was to Alameda by a score of 2-1. In a very successful practice season they won fourteen and lost five games. Ward Samuelson and Frank Pesano pitched brilliant baseball and, when not pitching, were used in the outfield because of their hitting ability. They were aided during the season by Dan O ' Leary and Jack Jasper. Howard Swift did the catching for the Berkeley team. Howard ' s hitting has rapidly improved, and, as far as defense goes, a better catcher could not be asked. Babe Dundas played stellar ball at first base. Although his hitting could be improved, he more than made that up by his exceptional fielding ability. His rubber man tactics saved the Berkeley infielders from making many a wild throw. Jackie Bernadou, second base, was Berkeley ' s lead-off man in the batting order. He played flawless ball and turned in many a fine play. Johnny Allen cavorted around the short patch. Too much can not be said about Johnny; he played errorless ball, and his hitting was ex- ceptional. He was a great aid to the team with his ability to steady the infield when in a tight spot. Eugene Kiley handled third base. Kiley was the delight of all first basemen because of his accurate arm. Besides playing great ball defen- sivelv, Gene was one of the hardest hitters on the team. Mel Reid played left field. Mel made many great plays and displayed a strong-throwing arm. Reid shared honors with Kiley and Allen as being the hardest hitter on the Berkeley team. The remaining outfield positions were held down by Harvey Nelson, . Bill Attix, and Allan Metzler, when the latter did not play infield. The hitting of these three was good, and it was a tough task for Coach Jen- nings to pick a starter among them. Next year ' s team will be built around Howard Swift, Frank Pesano, Babe Dundas, Mel Reid, and Harvey Nelson. All have another year of high school ball to play, so Berkeley should have another good team with this group returning as veterans. Berkeley 12 — Alameda 5 Berkeley 1 — Alameda 2 Berkeley 3 — Richmond 2 Berkeley 9 — Richmond 3 Berkeley 9 — Hayward 5 Berkeley 9 — Hayward 4 BASEBALL INDIVIDUALS BASEBALL INDIVIDUALS eserve asehail As we go to press, the Reserve Baseball team has had the most success- ful season they have experienced in years. Coach Erickson has built an air-tight infield together with a well-balanced pitching staff to win twelve straight games and thus go undefeated in their games with rival high schools. As the season went along, the team showed much improvement and more balanced strength. Due to their play and added experience gained this season, there is a strong possibility that several Reserve stars may become prospects for the unlimited team for next year. In several of the first team A.C.A.L. games, Bill Enos and William Ramos have replaced graduating men in order to gain added experience for next year. The combination of Loustalet at third base, Enos at short, and Olson at sec- ond cut off many potential hits which were turned into double plays. The pitching staff was headed by Bob Hansen, who pitched brilliant ball the entire season and received splendid support from Monk, Maderos, and Bob Slacke. The receiving was handled well by Bob Hvidt, who showed improvement and lots of pep in each game. rack Season FTER finishing in a tie for second, two points behind Pied- mont, in the Alameda County Athletic League this season, the Yellowjackets came back in the North Coast track and field meet to score a sweeping victory over a strong field of thirty-one schools. The Berkeley trackmen, under Coach Lamar, lost but one practice meet all season. Some of the year ' s highlights were the clear-cut 67-46 victory over the combined teams of Analy and Santa Rosa at Sebastopol, the overwhelming victory in the Vallejo Relays, and the second places earned by the Red and Gold Class B and C teams at Piedmont. Captain Tom Hafey lost but one half mile race during the entire regular season. In the A.C.A.L. he set a new record of 1:59.2. He will graduate this year. Henry (Buddy) Sims, a junior, won for Berkeley consistently in the high jump. Late in the season he bega n to display real broadjumping ability, and he placed second in the league meet and then won the North Coast, leaping 22 feet, 8 inches. The 880 relay team, composed of sprinters Don McFarland, Bob Feist, Elmo Valcalda, and Warren Browning, finished the regular schedule without being beaten to the tape. Arnold Wirta in the 440 was another regular winner for the Yellow- jackets, as was Lynn MacLean, low hurdles star. Both are seniors. George Machek, Bill Biggerstaff, and Merle Alexander ably took care of the shot-putting duties. Others who stood out were Babe Schauer and Nick Marinovich in the broad jump; Al de Grassi and John Moisan, sprinters; Don White and Theodore Taylor, 440 men; George Dennett and Bill Curtis, half milers; Clarendon Barbarus in the high jump; John Shepherd in the high hurdles; Edgar Stutt, Jack Gegan, and Grant Thorne in the pole vault; Carl Stromberg, Bill Doble, and Tom Hartwell in the mile; and Dick Loomis in the discus. Berkeley 65 — University 39 Berkeley 73— Oakland High 31 Berkeley 5 3 2 — Commerce 59 ' 2 Berkeley first in Vallejo Relays Berkeley 65%— C.S.D. 481 3 Berkeley 81 — Roosevelt 2 3 Piedmont wins Class B A.C.A.L. Berkeley second. Alameda wins Class C A.C.A.L. Berkeley second. Piedmont wins Class A A.C.A.L. Berkeley tied for second with Alameda. Berkeley 67 — Analy and Santa Rosa 46 Berkeley wins North Coast meet. TRACK INDIVIDUALS SwimmLrKj Season OR THE fourth consecutive year, the Berkeley swimmers an- nexed the Alameda County Athletic League championship, nosing out Richmond and Alameda by less than ten points in the final meet. The Bees, with only Alameda as opponents, swept through to a topheavy victory in their class. As the Pod goes to press, the Red and Gold mermen are conceded a good chance of winning the North Coast competition as well. After rather ragged showings in early practice meets, the Yellow- jackets came through in fine style in the A.C.A.L., smashing three un- limited class records on their way. Bud Montgomery, after beginning the season as only a fair performer, went on to crack the league record by swimming the loo back stroke in i:io. flat. Both Class A relay teams set new marks in the Big Meet. The medley combination of Montgomery, Art Bohnert, and Bill Norton showed up to good advantage during the entire season, while the free style quartet, consistent winners for Berkeley throughout the year, was composed of Captain George West, Armand Nelson, Ralph Ready, and Charles Lee. Bohnert, a senior, was a regular winner in the breast stroke. Captain West in the 220 and Lee and John Schlette in the 50 were the other free style swimmers. George Bartholomew, Berkeley ' s only diver, placed high in practically every meet. Other unlimited stars were Ken Slusser and George DeKay in the breast stroke and Norman Miller in the free style. Charles Healy, ace diver and breast stroker, Walter Lester and Preston Durley in the back stroke. Captain Bill Danforth in the breast stroke and Rod Leonard and Bob Seymour in the free style v ere the mainstays of the lightweight team. Berkeley 3 0— Berkeley Y 44 Class B, Berkeley 31— Y 3 5 Berkeley 3 8 — Lowell 23 Class B, Berkeley 3 6 — Lowell 43 Berkeley 39 — Richmond 3 6 Berkeley 40 — Poly 26 Class B, Berkeley 2 5— Poly 3 2 Berkeley 3 6— Berkeley Y 3 0 Class B, Berkeley 37— Y 20 Berkeley 20 — Cal. Frosh 5 5 Berkeley 47V2— Balboa 27 2 Class B, Berkeley 3 5— Balboa 27 Berkeley 3 6 — Richmond 39 Berkeley 41 — Sequoia 3 3 Class B, Berkeley 21 — Sequoia 45 Berkeley 45 — Richmond 39 — Crockett 3 Class B, Berkeley 3 5 — Crockett 16 Berkeley 39 — Menlo Park 32 Berke ' ey 5 5 — Crockett 14 Class B, Berkeley 3 3 — Crockett 26 Berkeley 3 6 — Berkeley Y 3 0 A.C.A.L.: Berkeley 39i i— Richmond 32 4, Alameda 3 0V Class B, Berkeley 44 — Alameda 11 SWIMMING INDIVIDUALS TENNIS TEAM enms oeason j HE Yellowjacket netmen had a very well-balanced squad this year, coming in second in the A.C.A.L. competition. Piedmont outscored them to win the championship. This year ' s team was well matched and all of about equal strength. The Jackets won all of their A.C.A.L. matches but two, both of these being dropped to Piedmont. Meyrick Bell and Clarence Amonette, both veterans from last year, played No. i and No. 2 singles, respectively, although they were about evenly matched. Bell graduates this year, but Amonette has another season. Ben Snyder, another veteran of last year, played the third posi- tion while Ken Roberts and Henry Powers played in fourth and fifth to round out the singles division. The doubles team of Amonette and Powers was well matched and exceptionally strong, playing a great game of tennis the whole season. The other duo of Ben Snyder and Meyrick Bell was also outstanding in their performance throughout the season. This season, for the first time, Berkeley played two round-robin matches with the A.C.A.L. league members. In addition to the last year ' s A.C.A.L. contestants, Hayward has been added. The team was guided this season by Coach Al Parker, while Lee Blodget acted as manager. Two defeats came at the hands of Piedmont led by Don Haslett, Northern CaHfornia Junior Champion, and Alameda, who have had their greatest squad in years. These two rivals will eventually fight it out for the A.C.A.L. crown. In their first match with the Richmond Oilers, they were defeated by a close margin; but in a return match they turned the Oilers back by a decisive score. Due to this year ' s inexperienced squad and the fact that Berkeley had no practice course, the Jackets did not fare so well in their A.C.A.L. play. The squad was also handicapped early in the season by the loss of Bob Noble, top-ranking player. However, Jim Hague, Bob McCarthy, John Deal, and George Hawkins shot consistently better golf during the latter part of the season, which helped the Berkeley team considerably. This season brought out many new Tenth and Eleventh grade golfers. Among them were James Moore, David Jones, Art Woodruff, Charles Byers, and Jim Wilson. Coach Erickson will depend upon these boys to form the balance of the team ' s strength and to carry out a more successful season next year. SPORTS MANAGERS WEARERS OF THE BIG B — SPRING 1936 Football John Allen Bob Allen Merle Alexander Bill Biggerstaff Earl Calloway Francis Gray John Allen Bill Biggerstaff Bob Busby John Allen Merle Alexander Francis Butts Bill Fulton Bob Feist Jack Heaslett Elmer Holm James Lindsay Don Maehler George Machek Nick Marinovich Basketball Francis Gray Elmer Holm Leonard Hutchings Baseball Eugene Kiley Allan Metzler Swimming Masayuki Iyama John Schlette Track Tom Hafey Tennis Clarence Amonette Hamilton Nicol Mel Reid Bob Rushforth Bob Schwedhelm Ken Sutherland Tom Pauli Ward Samuelson Ken Slusser Ben Snyder Ward Samuelson How ARD Swift Ken Slusser George West Arnold Wirta Ben Snyder Claude Stevens Managers B Baseball Leo Frick Basketball eason j HE past term has been a most success- - f ul one for the G. A. A. and much credit is due to the excellent sporsmanship shown by all the girls who participated. Basketball, baseball, archery, golf, and the Riding Club composed the athletic activities of this term. The Senior Outlaws are the championship basketball team with the ' Star Gazers, also a senior team, running a close second, losing by one game only. The social activities of this term were a basketball spread, combined archery and base- ball spread, semi-annual High School Sports ' Day held at the University of California, an- nual Spring Cabaret, and the semi-annual Federation held at Technical High School in Oakland. Splendid work was done by the executive board. They are: President, Pat Rushton; vice-president, Tessamae Johnson; corresponding secretary, Dorothy Ayer; recording secretary, Mary Germann; song leader, Eleanor Fox. Heads of sports are: basketball, Jennie Roletto; baseball, Esther Eklund; archery, Juanita Higgins; hockey, Joanne Taylor; homewalking. Rose Mary Garrett; training, Constance Meilink; and Weekly News representative, Carol Kennedy. The accomplishments made this semester prove the fine physical and mental values of the G.A.A., which is open to all Berkeley High School girls. Pat Rushton. G. A. A. EXECUTIVE BOARD G. A. A. BASEBALL GOLF SENIOR OUTLAWS STAR GAZERS BYE ' S BERRIES LONATICS KAGS TAMAS SIMMERONS GIRLS ' TENNIS -11 BlQGERSTAFF • PUNS - T O ■ 5 WEE P TN E- COU NTR1 - IN-A • pREilDtNTIAL T-tN-Y-£AT 5-I ROM ' NOW • °WHAT ' Wt-PLAN ' T0-B£-D01NG AND ' WWAT- C • WILL -BE. • DOING l?ACMEL ■rORBE? ' - PLANS To ■ GO ON -THE STA E- -BUT ■ SHE-WILL- BE • LUCKY F 5HE .CATCHES- IT WOW -THEY ' RE RlVNN jVi l TOR. Of FlCfS-OT TWE- SCtJOOL - BUT - TEN YEARS -TtoAA -NoW- THEY ' LL - -JUST BE ■ RUmiNCr -TO OFFICES J)£ W-STO«t If- Torn Hafew Doesn ' i BreaK u. Ty din I )-) 9 Some 8d be