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

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1949 volume:

LOW 11 OLLfl PODRIDfl OLLA PODRIDA Fall 1949 BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA PRinCIPRL’S [RESSRGE HIGH SENIORS —SORRY TO LOSE YOU When you entered the High School three years ago, I wrote, Glad to Meet You. If you will look over your 1946 L-IO handbook, you will find the complete message. Well, at last you have finished High School. You have reached the minimum standards of education as required by law in California, and what you do. and where you go from now on, will be of your own choosing. Some of you will be wondering whether or not it will pay to go on and receive more education, and I believe I can assure you. from many years of experience, that education will not hurt anybody. You have made a fine record in our school, and although you are a small class, you have set an enviable record of leadership, and your activities have been the most succss-ful of any Fall semester. The colored picture of your class on the frontispiece gives evidence of what this campus will soon be, with our beautiful Little Theater, our marvelous big Auditorium, and the Memorial Square between the Auditorium and the Academic Building. We will have one of the most beautiful and modern high school campuses in California. I trust that each of you will return many times to see and hear and enjoy the programs which will be presented by our own students and the world renowned artists who will be scheduled to appear. Congratulations on your past successes and best wishes for your future. Your '49er Principal, Elwin LeTendre Jan. 1950 FOREWORD As time passes, the recollections of days gone by grow dim and things that are happening in the present tend to take their place. Therefore, it is good to keep special records of past happenings in order to refresh our memories. Olla Podrida is an excellent example of just such a record. It would be hard to find any substitute that would refresh the memory as well as the Pod does. That is why we of the Pod Staff have done our best to make this book outstanding. We hope that you will find it of continued interest, and as a source of lasting enjoyment. In the years to come, the Pod will be a cherished book in your library. It will unfold the pleasant recollections of your days in Berkeley High School. You will enjoy thumbing back through the pages, recognizing old friends and recalling happy experiences. So guard this book well, as it will be a golden treasure to you in the years to come. Ken Porter Qanjdidli .. . wsl liksL ojua fycLculhf 6 cn SEDIOR PRESIDEM’S iressrge This term was a fitting climax to our last school days. We adjusted ourselves accordingly as we progressed up the ladder of education so that we fitted into the picture of high school life. We finally reached the controlling hand in our school and the time was at hand when the lower classmen looked up to us for guidance. Yes. our high school days were indeed ones to remember, though they went by ever so fast. Our class was blessed with success, not once but several times. Our successes were evidence of the time and work that was spent in order to achieve recognition for outstanding performances. We started the ball rolling by putting over our Junior Prom, The Winter Carousel. one of the few dances to show a profit. We inaugurated the first actual competition in the form of Fun Night. Again we were blessed with success in our dramatics class presentation of Smilin' Through. which served as the dedication of the new Little Theater. Our senior day. Georae Washington Slept Here. was another triumph, as were our dinner and our senior ball. Blue Moon. These accomplishments were symbolic of the fine spirit and enthusiasm of the Fall class of '49. A great deal of credit is due your committee chairmen for their endless work in making your senior days ones to remember. I would also like to thank Mr. LeTendre and members of the faculty for their Dart in making our high school days enjoyable and for assisting us in our senior activities. It was indeed an honor and a privilege to serve as your senior class president, an honor that will be remembered dearly in years to come. I want to thank each and every one of you for vour sud-oort and coooeration. Thanks again from the bottom of my heart. Good luck and the best of success in future years. George Norville. High senior class president GEORGE NORVILLE President WOODY METCALF Vice-President SHIRLEY FRIDDELL Secretary BILL EHLEN NANCY CLAXTON Treasurer Social Secretary SENIOR CLASS COUNCIL FRONT ROW. left to right: Joyce Hill. Nancy Claxton. Marilyn Miller, Marilynn Deal. Carol Byers Shirlev Friddell Audrev Clark. BACK ROW: George Norville. Woody Metcalf. Frank Millward. Barney Gardner. Herb Henderson, Al Bowers Bill Ehlen. John Cardoxa. Jim Barekman, Charles Small. £ S t o O Senior Gift Committee Senior Oence Decoretion Committee Senior Publicity Committee Senior Dinner Decoretion Committee Senior Dues Committee Lee Noble Alexander Rudolph Theodore Allemenn Ray Richard Alllnger Eleine Evelyn Armitrong Oorit Either Backlund Elizabeth Demerit Baker Robert Clerk 8angt Lynn Richerd Berenco Jemet Cherlet Berekmen Jenice Merie Belote Ann Elizabeth Bermel Loit Eleine Berndt Merien Nency Bitbiglie Doneld Relph Biornton Albert Bowert Gereld McKeen Brown Robert Browne Conttence E. Budgen Cerolyn B. Byert Nine Virginie Byert Eliot Callender Ephrem Cerdeniet Motet John Lewrence Cardoza John Caruto Henry Chinn II Joanne Churich Audrey Ann Clerk Nency E. Claiton Colleen Q. Colemen Jeen Eelinor Cornish Marilyn Arline Crowther Janice Ann Culver Barbara Jean Cunha Catherine Rose Davies Henry Roy Dawson Marilynn Louise Deal Philip Roy deAlba Richard Martin Dederian Allan Nicholas Desin Jerry Arthur CeWitts Jean Elisabeth Dickie Oemetrios Dimitriou Thomas Henry Doglio Ernest Dorsey Pat Joan Downey Richard Joseph Dubois Maurice Perry Duncan Frencine Margaret Dunham Marion Annette Ounster Patricia Edwards William Keith Ehlen William Wayne Emery Richard Allen Falk William Louis Feuillard Charles James Filice John Arthur Fo« Rhode Marie Hempstead Helen Meryel Gallagher Leroi Birnum Gardner. Jr. Josephine Anna Geraci Martha Anne Griffith Rhyllis Jean Hannesson Don Hart Lawrence E. Hawkins. Jr. Richard Haydon Leonard Hays Shirley Ann Friddell Ronald Akerly Henderson Everett Louis Hensley Joyce Inez Hill Sue Elizabeth Hodgson Shirley M. Holbrook Sue Ellyn Holmes Robert Elsworth Hoon Elizabeth Ann Hormel 13 Gerald Theodore Hughes Antoine Johnson Cherles Harold Johnson Charlotte Leigh Johnson Janis Johnson Thomas Hulsh Johnson Walton Jones Alei Kasimiroff George Lester Kennedy John Barthold Kessler Ann Marie Kiefer Marjorie Irene Kimball Janet Beaton Kirby Lois Margaret Kirby Beryl Rose Knoebel Ruth Helen Kummerfeld Richard Raymond Lange David Lee Ronald C. Lee Wallace Lee Laura Ellen Lehmer Mildred Lee Lewis Donald Arne Lind Grover Clifford London Mildred Eernandei Lopei Louis Arnold Loynat Floranco Ludlow Janat Norton Mtclty Chariot Francit Maddock Samuol Manabo John Adam Marttila Narvollo Evalyn Matt Marian Joan McCollum Saralou McClollan Mignon Opal McGowan Frank McKimmint Kata McKimmint Robart Kaith McKinnay Edward Hoyt McLaughlin Ronald Tad Malbin Woodbridga Clomantt Motcalf Franklin Curtit Millward. Jr. William Burland Moldantchardt Robarta Claira Moonay Gonava Ernattina Moora Michael Mark Murphy Chariot Jotoph Newlon • Janet Ruth O'Brien Lucy Mary Perex Joann Polloy Jana Ellon Nelton Dirk Loe Newman Robart Louit Ornolat Robort Anthony Porry Kenneth Wall Portar John Arthur Nalton May Nomura Patty Im Yank Owyang Richard Pater Migual Poxo Marianne Either Nel on Carolyn Norton Shelby Tildan Parrott, Jr. Duane Marlin Peterton Colman Lee Pugh Stanley Duitin Newell George Leland Norville Donald Edward Pattarion Willita Jewel Peter on Robart Daniel Ramirax Rcqinj Rautio Gayle Riven Arlevia Samuels John Russel Meleod Sanford Clarita Marie San Juan Virginia Mat Santos Malcolm Lingard Scott Dorothy Jeanne Sattla Robert Lee Sherrard Norma Simon! Betty Jean Simpson Charles Wocker Small Oliva Rawlings Smith Roberta Arlene Smith Miriam Solero Barbara Marie Stemmier Lee Arthur Stricklin Yoshiyuki Sugiyeme Robert William Summers Lewis Martin Talmadge Harry Kozuo Tekawe Bettigene Thomas Lois Almaria Thompson Jean Coral Thorp Richard Marshall Timmins 17 Connio Tom Jeanne Mar! Torret Jimmie Trevino John Peter VanEckhardt Robert V! tti Juliut Virii Robert Wallace Virginia Warrick Fred John Weiler Paul Went Carolyn Whittier Samuel Wiley CAMERA SHY Granger. Jim Johnton. Lenni May Lovett. Mack Jr. Harry L. William Grenade Wilton Sutan Robin Wood loit LaVerne Young Marilyn Miller 18 GouERnmenT SKIP HAWKINS Pretident of School BOARD OF C0I1TR0L I've done a lot of yelling about school spirit. Now let me pass out some orchids. To a very cooperative BOC I say. Thank you! You've added something new to Berkeley High in the way of spirit through Fun Night. Keep it up. To the class presidents and councils, heartfelt Thanks! I believe your different classes have finally achieved individualism and class spirit through the class projects you've made possible. Let's keep it up! To you. the students, a grateful Thank you! Thank you for the opportunity to serve the Berkeley High Student Body in the fullest capacity offered a student. Thank you for your cooperation in assemblies. rallys, and all other student body functions. Thank you for making this term a success! The highlights of this term were numerous. We adopted a new mascot. Burkie. the Bee. We received honorable mention for our Berkeley High School float in the Football Festival Parade. Our new Little Theater was dedicated, and opened with Smilin' Through. The Pep Club was introduced. Our new bleachers were dedicated. Fun Night made its first appearance. The Junior Prom. Block B Dance. Varieties. GA Dance. L-12 play and the Senior Play are long to be fondly remembered. Our football team fought a thrilling season and came through for a straight 41 unbeaten games record and another ACAL championship. If you read this twenty years from now. you’ll probably think. Hmmm. Must have been a busy term. But when I read it I'm going to think. Whew! That WAS a busy term. Thank you again for the privilege of serving you. Beseein'ya. SKIP MAURICE DUNCAN Vlce-Preifdent JOANNE MORRIS Secretary JOHN CARDOZA Treeturer BETSY BALL Yell Leader FLORENCE LUDLOW G. A. Pretident TRINETTE DOLAN G. A. A. Pretident BILL FEUILLARD Block B RUTH KUMMERFELD Senior Friendt AL BOWERS Rally Boyt JIM BAREKMAN Jacket Editor GEORGE NORVILLE High 12 Pretident JERRY FOWLER Low 12 Pretident DAVE GARDNER High II Pretident LEO GASPARDONE Low 11 Pretident JOE NISHIMURA High 10 Pretident ALDEN LOOMIS Low 10 Pretident MR. NEALSON Faculty Spontor YELL LEADERS Laft to right: Joyca Reynold , Cliff Mayna, Batty Ball. SAFETY COUNCIL FRONT, laff to right: Paul Want . Shirlay Holbrook. Mildrad Law! . BACK ROW: Mr. King. Ray Allingar. Mr. Urlaub. Mitt Paca. BICYCLE COURT JUDGES Laft to right: Frank Patty. Baryl Knoabal, Dick Langa JUNIOR RED CROSS FRONT ROW. laft to right: Sua Hodg-ton, Shirlay Holbrook, Floralae Haw-kin . Dorian Lindquitt, Elian Finkla. Joyca Conklin. Francina Dunham. SECOND ROW: Janie Blanc. Sandra Ball. Marilyn Mattka. BACK ROW: Bill Grownay. HEALTH COUNCIL FRONT ROW. laft to right: Mr . Kymp-ton, Ruth Kummarfald. Janat Maclay, Mr . Haiak. BACK ROW: Ron Goulart. Paul Want . Mr. Rica. Mr. Wilton. LOW TUJELUE CLASS OFFICERS Utt to right: Jerry Fowler, Roger Gertlend, Oorit Hitch, Bill Rogin, Bernie Scapparo. COUNCIL HIGH ELEUEA CLASS OFFICERS Left to right: Oeve Gardner, Al Ferriere. Joanne Lowery. Ursula Goldschmidt, Pat Hayes. COUNCIL LOW ELEUen CLASS OFFICERS L«f to riaht: Lao Gaspardona. Dayna Hutchins. Nan Nalson, Ann Houston. Ginny Roach. COUNCIL HIGH TEH CLASS OFFICERS Latt to right: Joa Nishimura. Bob Duncan. Floralaa Hawkins, Gaya Wiasanfald, Dorian Lindquist. COUNCIL SPEAKERS BUREAU The Fall semester proved a most successful one as far as Speakers' Bureau activities were concerned. The first day of the term found all members registered in Public Speaking II busily concerned with the drive for the Community Chest. Participants in this drive included Barbara Bray, Garfield Byrd, John Cardoza. Charles Filice, Nick Farnham, Skip Hawkins, Lee Henderson, Cecil Hunt. Dave Levens. Joanne Morris, Karl Mosher, Joan Ruscitti and Dave Tilles. This term the American Legion instituted the practice of bestowing a special Public Speaking diploma upon those guest student speakers who were invited to address them upon different occasions. Those honored to date include Constance Budgen, Cecil Hunt and John Reed. Contestants over the air for the Junior Chamber of Commerce I Speak for Democracy ' Contest were Don Bjornson, Bill Clemens, Nick Farnham, Ursula Goldschmidt, Cecil Hunt and Marilyn Mauch. This term the Sciots’ Constitution Contest was open to members of the present Public Speaking II classes only. Listed in the roster of finalists were Nick Farnham, Annette Dunster, John Cardoza. Lennie Mae Johnson, Garfield Byrd. Joanne Morris, and Skip Hawkins. FLO LUDLOW Pratldant GIRLS' RSSOCIRTIOn Freshman reception, dance, cooking contest, ice cream and popcorn sales, dolls for the Berkeley Day Nursery, donations to C. A. R. E. and the Red Cross, new G. A. book. G. A. Assembly. Senior Farewell. All these were activities of the Girls' Association during the Fall term of 1949. With the money made from the dance and the receipts from the sales of popcorn and ice cream and with the cooperation, interest and enthusiasm displayed by my officers. Trinnette. Nancy, Connie. Dorie and Jo Ann, the G. A. was able to plan and successfully sponsor these numerous functions. None of these activities, however, could have ever been held if the girls at Berkeley High School had not responded so eaqorlw v hen asked. From th« heoinn'no of the term when entertainment was needed for the Freshman reception and throughout the entire term when girls were required to sell ice cream and popcorn, the attitude of the girls was more than gratifying. And as the praises are extended, there is one faculty member in particular who cannot be overlooked—Miss Kinell. who spent much time working to help in every way. Many times the words thank you are used without thought and meanino. but when I sav thank you now, I sincerely mean it. Yes. thank you for your cooperation, interest, and enthusiasm, and above ail. thank you for bestowing upon me the honor and privilege of serving you this term, my last at Berkeley High School. Flo Ludlow, Girls' Association President NANCY BURG Vica-Pra idant CONNIE BUDGEN Treasurer DORIS BACKLUND Sacratary 26 JOANNE CONDREY Social Sacratary G. A. C0UI1CIL 12th GRADE llth GRADE I Oth GRADE POD STAFF Editor in Chief...........................................................Ken Porter P 0 D Associate Editors................................ Connie Budgen, Henry Chinn Senior Picture Editors.. ........Jane Nelson, Ronnie Lee, Mary Garrity (L-12) Group Picture Editors Elizabeth Baker, Maryel Gallegher, Nancy Scott, Gayle Rivers (L-I2I Copy Editors..............Annette Dunster, Kate McKimmins. David Tilles (L-12) Make-up Editors.........................Ann Griffith, Audrey Clark, Lois Berndt Photographers..................................Gordon Wilson and John Kessler Sports.. ...... .George Norville Art ................ ..................... .... Janet Gibbel Sales Manager....Herb Henderson. Associates Ginny Roach, Pete Walker Sales Staff.......Bill Bryant, Carl Rossini. Pete Schneider, Ernest Dorsey, Joe Nishimura, Leo Gaspardone. Dave Gardner, Jerry Fowler, Alden Loomis Faculty Advisor.............................................. Mrs. Sidney Wales s T A F F SALES COMMITTEE Bob Albo, Dorie Backlund, Dick Baer, Lucia Brandon, Diana Bruca. Garfiald Byrd, Hanry Chinn, Janet Claveland, Scoff Caray, John Danny. Nancy Edward . Kay Davlat, Lynn Ferguson, Albert Goldschmidt, Phil Graenwood. Jim Gutfavton, Floral Hawkins. Don Hay. Ralph Hankla, Sua Hodgion, Sutan Kahn, Janat Kirby, Baryl Knoabal. Ruth Kummerfeld, Jaan Lagault, Marian McCoy. Hovlt McLaughlin, Jaan McLura. Janat Maday, Robarta Mann. Norvalla Mail, Marilay Morrison, Karl_ Moshar, Floranca Mourgos. Barbara Nalson, Nan Nalson. Marian O'Brian. Art Patarson, Regina Rautio. Gayla Rivars, Halan Rogers, Audrey Ross. Fran Russell, Kay Russell, Ida Sigelkoff. Norma Simoni, Batty Simpson, Pat Stuart. Norma Sutherland. Barbara Templeton. Dorothy Thelen, Carolina Whittier, Nancy Woodruff. Faculty Advisor. Mrs. Sidney Wales. TOP SALESMEN FRONT ROW. left to right: Barbara Nalson, Kan Porter. Barbara Templeton. BACK ROW: Joe Nishimura. Ralph Hankla. Missing: Audrey Ross. THE JACKET STAFF Editor in Chief.............................................. Jim Barekman Associate Editors Bob Clawson, Janet Cleveland Advertising.......... ..................John Kessler, Susan Kahn. Pete Walker Exchange and Publicity............... Ann Bermel. Lynne Rogers, Sue Hodgson Staff Photographers............................John Kessler and Gordon Wilson Faculty Advisor........... ...............................Mrs. Sidney Wales STAFF: News, Charles Filice: Page 2. Carolyn Whittier: Page 3. Catherine Davies: Page 5. Kay and Fran Russell: Sports, Bill Prucha: Copy Desk, Ruth Kummerfeld. STAFF ASSISTANTS: News, Flo Ludlow. Betty Simpson; Page 2, Barbara Myer. Sally Perry; Page 3, Pat Stuart, Audrey Ross: Sports, Bill Rogin, Herb Henderson. George Norville. JACKET STAFF AT WORK AND PLAY V J V RALLY COmmiTTEE This year we have had a good Rally Committee. This is due to the fine support that we have had from the student body. We have had good spirit and cooperation on the slope and at our student body affairs. The Rally Committee would like to thank the student body for its fine support and we hope that you will continue to give future Rally Committees the same cooperation. Albert Bowers FRONT ROW. left to right: Pete Dolliver. Ed Carlisle Earl Mother. Al Bowers. Pete Schneider. Bob Albo. Barnia Scaparro. Don Hay. Bill Wong. BACK ROW: Jim Dimitriou. Garfield Byrd. Bill Moldenschardt. Roger Gartland. Lynn Baranco, Ernest Dorsey, George Kennedy. Ken Porter. Phil Greenwood. Dick Dubois. Stan Newell, Willis Nealton. semoR FRicnos This term there are eighteen Senior Friends. We are on call at all times to render service or aid to the students and to the school. At the beginning of each term we get in touch with all new girls from out of town and help them find new friends and get acquainted with the school. This term we have also served at the P.-T.A. dinner, ushered at Smilin' Through, the Varieties and the Senior Play. We have sold popcorn at the home games to help the Girls' Association, have helped keep order in the cafeteria, maintained the popcorn booth and did the decorating for Fun Night. In behalf of the rest of the Senior Friends I'd like to say that we've enjoyed being Friendly Seniors and we'd like to thank those students and teachers who have helped us, especially Miss Helen Kinell, our sponsor. It has been a privilege and a pleasure to serve as chairman of such a wonderful group of girls. Ruthie Kummerfeld FRONT ROW. I«ft to right: Kay Daviat. Loit Young, Carolyn Whittiar. Floranca Mourgo . Ruth Kummerfald, Janai Maclay. Laura Lahmar. Jaanna Morita. Barbara Cunha. BACK ROW: Janica Culvar, Kata MeKimmint, Nancy Claxton. Ann Griffith. Janat Kirby. Ann Kiafar, Maryal Gallaghar, Baryl Knoabal, Norma Simoni. STAN NEWELL Hoior Society President ANN KIEFER C.S.F. President C. S. F. The primary purpose of the California Scholarship Federation is to stimulate higher standards of education and to broaden the ideals of the high school student concerning activities and scholarship. Since students often underemphasize the importance of scholastic achievement, the C.S.F. tries to point out that for a rounded out and happy high school life the student must strive for a high scholastic record as well as participation in school activities. There are I 14 members of the C.S.F. this term: they hold the highest scholastic records in the school. These students may also be found taking an active part in the Board of Control, Rally Committee. Senior Friends, Girls' Association, athletics, music and drama productions, and many other clubs and organizations. Let's hope that in the future the C.S.F. will continue to grow in importance and size and that it will always carry out its motto—Scholarship for Service. Ann Kiefer, President, C.S.F. C. S. F. mid HOnOR SOCIETV HOnOR SOCIETV This year, because spirit has been exceptionally high at Berkeley High, we of the Honor Society have been able to have a variety of activities. As usual, the semi-annual picnic was a roaring success. But in addition to the usual, we have leaped headlong into the unusual. For the first time in our history a room has been set aside for Honor Society use. Guided tours through local industries, securing the hat-check and program selling for all of our new Little Theater (and some day for the Berkeley High School Com-t munity Theater) productions, have kept the honor students busy. We also helped put Fun Night over with a bang with our penny-pitching concession. Most people look upon the Honor Society as a club for bookworms. I think after reading this far. you'll agree that getting the grades, joining, and participating in its activities is an experience you’ll always remember. With the able assistance of our sponsor, Mr. Flanders, and my staff, this term will be one I'll always remembers as my happiest at Berkeley High. Stan Newell. President, Honor Society SPECIAL PRIVILEGE STUDENTS SEALBEARERS FRONT ROW. left to fight: Ann Griffith. Carol Byart. Conn! Budgtn, Ann Kiafar, Kay Daviat. Laura Lahmar. BACK ROW: Jim Barakman. John Cardoxa. Rudy Allaman, Hanry Chinn. flCTIUITieS . .. CLUBS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP PROJECTION CLUB ELECTRIC CREW STAGE CREW CHESS CLUB 36 PEP CLUB PRO MUSICA CAMERA CLUB fl CRPPELLfi CHOIR For quite a few years Berkeley High has been known to have a very outstanding music department. One of the most active groups in this department is the A Cappella Choir. A Cappella this term has done a marvelous job in representing the school at outside programs. During the term the 80-voice choir sang for the Soroptimists, for a Christmas program at a Berkeley bank, for several civic groups and for our own graduation. Activities of this term’s choir included a booth at Fun Night, a dinner at the El Nido Rancho and a noontime show. It is activities like these that help to make the choir the outstanding group it is. Miss Cartwright, our new director, has done a marvelous job this term, and with her leadership the choir can't help but continue to be great. Ken Porter. President BAI1D Let us not overlook the credit the band has deserved this past term. They, the members, have shown enthusiasm as well as school spirit in the participation of rallies, assemblies and games. At present the band has been rehearsing for the Band and Orchestra concert in December. The band will be moving to a new, more spacious home soon. It will be the East wing of the new auditorium. Mr. Morton has worked very hard in making B.H.S.’s band enjoyable. Thanks also to Mr. Rice, who has been kind enough to show the band new ideas for good marching. I think, if the band had new uniforms, they would appear to better advantage and do a better job. Jim Dimitriou ORCHESTRA The B.H.S. Orchestra is composed of 48 members under the able direction of Mr. Earl Morton. We have been far from idle this term. The activities included Smilin’ Through, The Varieties, Footlight Reviews, the Senior Play, Graduation and Band and Orchestra Concert. The Orchestra is open to all B.H.S. students who play a musical instrument. This term's officers are Janet O’Brien, president; Don Lind, vice-president, and La Prele Badouin, secretary. Putting on all these shows means a lot of hard work, but the members of the Orchestra are rewarded with a lot of fun. Janet O’Brien, president La Prele Badouin, secretary. • SMILIN' THROUGH Left to right: Kat McKimmins, John Cardoza. Marilyn Millar. Connia Budgan, Woody Matcalf. Flo Ludlow. Dirk Nawman. Annatta Dumtar, Karl Moihar, Ann Kiafar, Stan Nawall, Rudy Allamann, Shirley Holbrook, Frank McKim- mint. Gayla Riven. Dick Duboit. DRflmflTICS They walked over the mud and gravel where a cement walk was planned to be . . . They entered the just completed Little Theater and shuffled over the uncarpeted floor in the balcony ... They sat down in the new chairs, in the new theater and marveled that a dream of over a decade old was at last a reality . . . The night was September 28. 1949 and the velvet maroon curtains slowly parted for the first time to mark the beginning of a new era of musical and dramatic productions at the Berkeley High School Little Theater. For the memorable occasion Mrs. Florence Schwimley's drama students presented Smilin' Through. a comedy-drama by Allan Langdon Martin. This three-act play, with its lovely costumes and scenery and Irish sentiment with a smile and a tear was the initial performance in the new B.H.S. Little Theater. Displaying inspired spirit the L-12 class presented Clarence. by Booth Tarking-ton, on November 2 in the Little Theater. The cast, directors and behind-scene helpers were all L-I2's. 42 194? VARIETIES THE FOOTUGHT REUUE Footlight Revue, the B.H.S. variety show of Fall 1949 was presented November 9 and 10 in the new Little Theater. Production Director Mrs. Kathryn Livingston, who was assisted by Mrs. Florence Schwimley. Mr. Earl Morton, Mrs. Dorah O'Neill, Miss Margaret Cartwright and Mrs. Sparks, combined the talents of many students of all classes into a star show. The cast for the senior play. George Washington Slept Here, was chosen November 15. Full of sarcasm and humor, the three-act comedy by Moss Harte and George S. Kaufman was presented January 12 and 13 in the Little Theater. Throughout the semester, dramatic students appeared in one-act plays, at noon shows and school assemblies. Yes, on September 28, 1949 the new velvet curtains slowly parted revealing the prologue to Smilin' Through but symbolically much more—a whole new era of inspired dramatic and musical productions. SENIOR PLAY FRONT ROW. Uft to right: Jim Dimitriou. Connia Budgan. John Cardoza. Kata McKimmins and Janat Kirby. SECOND ROW: Joanna Morris. John Sanford, Carol Byart. Floranca Ludlow. Jack Nalton, Karl Moshar, and Francina Dunham. BACK ROW: Ann Kiafar. Barnay Gardnar. Doris Backlund, Jarry Brown, Charlat Nawlon, Skip Hawkins. Collaan Colaman. Stan Nawall. Bill Moldanschardt. and Audray Clark. NOONTIME PLAY GROUP and DRAMA CLASSES IN ACTION SPORTS FOOTBALL FRED MOFFETT. Coach Berkeley ended another successful undefeated season as co-champions of the Alameda County Athletic League. This marked Berkeley's sixth ACAL crown in the last seven years. This wonderful record is marred only by a second place in 1946 as a result of two ties. 13-13, with that old nemesis, Alameda, and a 0-0 tie with Piedmont. The Yellowjackets. spearheaded by their four Gazette All-County selections. Bill Feuillard. senior back, Al Bowers, senior end, Wally Jackson, junior back, and Russ Blythe, junior center, ran their unbeaten string to 41, including that crucial 13-13 tie with Alameda. These fine accomplishments are a tribute to Mr. Moffett his coaching, and his assistants, and will undoubtedly be established as one of the greatest successes of any coach, past or present. Though the Jackets were slow starters they always finished strong and they were a second half threat as they displayed in the Richmond. Albany and El Cerrito games. Berkeley started off the season with a bang by easily downing their two practice tilt opponents. Salinas and Monterey. The respective scores were 26 0 and 29-6. The crucial Big Game 13-0 victory over Piedmont climaxed the '49 campaign and only the Hornet tie prevented the Moffett-Men from another undisputed championship. FRONT ROW (Uft to right): Tommy Dowd. Don Hoy. Raiss Blytha. Don Lyons, Mika Pozos. Ralph Leung. Paul Prica, Sam Wilay. Yosh Katsura. Ron Brothars, Raoul Zulaica, Charlia Turnar. SECOND ROW: J:m Martin Frank Alas-sandro. John Howall, Ron Kilpack, Kan Thompson, Ernast Dorsey. Bob Duncan, Gaorga Edwards. Burt Swanson, Mario Lazaga. Gaorqa Kannady, Barnia Scaparro. Marvin Roqars. THIRD ROW: Frank Gross. Maurica Duncan. Vic Baranco. Stava Bassall, Bill Fauillard, Spancar Conlay, Barnard Brown, Dick Barry, Don Campball, Wandall Stanlay, Roqar Gartland. Wally Jackson. Coach Frad Mnffatt. BACK ROW: Mosa Jenson, Barnia Tankslay. Victor Jackson, Al ItnwAri Jerrv Fnwl r I Aula r.Armann Rill Prifrh rH Rill MnMuntrlurrlt Art Mnnn Dnh Hnn GAZETTE A.C.A.L. RUSS BLYTH, AL BOWERS. BILL FEtMLLARD, WALLY JACKSON KENNEDY HALFBACK DUNCAN fh QUARTERBACK SCAPARRO GUARP GARTLAND halfback POZOS GUARP 1949 FOOTBALL SCORES BERKELEY HIGH GAMES FINAL A.C.A.L. STANDINGS Berkeley 26 Salinas 0 W L T PF PA 29 6 BERKELEY 5 0 1 131 38 Berkeley ... 34 Hayward 0 ALAMEDA . 5 0 1 131 39 Berkeley 26 Richmond 13 PIEDMONT 3 2 1 134 80 Berkeley 13 Alameda 13 RICHMOND . 3 3 0 126 85 Berkeley Berkeley 19 26 Albany El Cerrito 6 6 EL CERRITO. 2 3 1 56 66 Berkeley 13 Piedmont 0 HAYWARD .... 1 5 0 59 181 Berkeley 186 Opponents ... 44 ALBANY 0 6 0 18 166 JUNIOR VARSITY SQUAD The Berkeley Jay Vet's turned in a mediocre teason this year, with the tenth graders out classing the Juniors in both victories and in points scored. The Juniors played four games, winning one and losing three, while scoring 45 points to their opponents' 42. Berkeley dumped the baby Cougars of Albany, 20-0, and then bowed out in the next three, Richmond 0-2S. Poly (S.F.) 19-25. and Alameda 4-12. The tenth graders wound up with a 4-1 record, scoring 102 digits to 24. They turned in three shutouts during the campaign and their only loss was a 4-13 decision to Alameda. The four victims were: An-tioch 24-0. Albany 18-0. Richmond 19-13 and Alameda 35-0. The tenth and eleventh graders gained valuable experience in these J.V. tilts, and. under the guidina eye of Coach Frank Gross and Mike Goff, former B.H.S. All-County linemen, they learned the fundamentals of the Moffett football system and they worked hard to prepare themselves for Varsity competition in years to come. I0TH GRADE FOOTBALL TEAM BASKETBALL SQUAD BLOCK B This term has been very successful for the Block B. Our dart throwing booth at Fun Night proved very popular. Climaxing our win over Piedmont in the Big Game, the Block B held their semi-annual Big Game Dance. Joanne Condrey was presented a gold bracolet after boing crowned Football Queen of 1949. This year's officers are: president, Bill Feuillerd: vice-president, Bob Albo; secretary. Frank Alessandro; treasurer, George Kennedy; sergeant at arms. Roger Gartland. This torm is one I will romembor all my life. It has boen an experience I shall never forget. It has boen a lot of fun and a privilege being the Block B president and being on the 8.O.C. I would like to take this opportunity to thank my officers, the Rally Committee, for their holp at the danco, and Mr. Nealson for really making this a wonderful term. Bill Feuillard. Block B President CIRCLE B SOCIETY Under the able supervision of Mr. Jack McFarland, the Circle B Society has beon vory active this torm in school affairs. Bottlod drinks were sold at all home football games and ico croam was sold at the besketboll games. Thoro was also a concession at Fun Night. Last term the sire of the letters was slightly increased and the figures 130 wero imprinted across the middle bar of the letter in ordor to distinguish the lightwoight sweaters from the varsity. The Society offers one eighty dollar scholarship in the spring of each year, with any Fobruary or Juno graduate being eligible to receive it. There have boon no new members this term, as the spring sports—basketball, track and swimming— offer the only lightweight sports. In conclusion. I would like to thank my officers: Robort Sherrerd. vico-prosidont; Woody Motcalf. secretary; and Charles Small, treasurer, who have helped me this term. Horb Henderson, President GAA COUNCIL GIRLS’ GYM INSTRUCTORS GIRLS’ ATHLETIC flSSOCIATIOIl Being president of the Girls’ Athletic Association has meant a great deal to me. I have enjoyed working and planning our many activities with my council and, through them, with the girls in all the sports clubs. This has been a very successful and progressive term for the G.A.A. It was started off with a program for the Low-Ten girls. Next we had a picnic at Live Oak Park. The girls in the G.A.A. also made pom-poms for the football games and about 300 were sold. My thanks to all those who made them. The biggest event of our term was the redecorating and refurnishing of the G.A.A. clubroom. Now the girls finally have a nice room for meetings and for studying. An open house was held to let the rest of the school see what a nice place we have. Thank you Hanna Lowe, vice-president; Barbara Wong and Pat Jacobberger. secretaries: and Lynne Rogers, Jacket Publicity, for a wonderful term. I am sure all that was accomplished this term could not have been done without your help. I want to thank all the girls in the G.A.A. for their wonderful support. I know this will be an outstanding episode in my life. Sincerely, Trinette Dolan, G.A.A. president 52 LEADER’S CLASS 53 DANCE CLUB 54 GIRLS' AND BOYS' BOWLING CLUB BEGINNING TENNIS CLUB INTERMEDIATE TENNIS CLUB 55 SCHOOL LIFE ■ ■ I ‘tflaA nxjL J ul Zdw 12 dUL! QuniiA, (pJwyvL AUTOGRAPHS AUTOGRAPHS AUTOGRAPHS AUTOGRAPHS I OCKnOUILEDGmEIITS Printing by Lederer, Street Zeus Co. Engraving by California Art Engraving Co. Covers by Benjamin P. Keyes Company Photography by Gavien McCullagh. John Kessler. Gordon Wilson.