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

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X In the turmoil cmd confusion of the world we know today, there are few ideals which offer a better chance for peace and happiness than sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect for your fellow men. F ew men in the history of Berkeley High have done so much to develop and strengthen these ideals and principles in our students as Hiram Hi Iennings, outstanding member of the faculty for thirty-one years. In 1920 Mr. Iennings arrived on the BHS campus straight from Bonita High School in La Verne, California, where he had taught and coached for five years. His ability must have been well known as he was immediately placed at the head of the boys' athletic department. Along with this duty, he coached the baseball team from 1920 to 1930. As if this were not enough for one man to handle, he was also elected Secretary of the ACAL, a position he has retained ever since. Iennings' fame as an athletic director spread throughout the State, and in 1936 he was elected Secretary of the North Coast Athletic Council-another post he has retained throughout his teaching career. lune 15, 1951, will mark the end of this era, for on that day Hi lennings retires. We of the Olla Podrida Staff dedicate this Spring 1951 issue to Hi Iennings and his years of splendid serv- ice to his school, his state and his nation. He was a great leader and a grand fellow to know.

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A STUDENT'S TRIBUTE- Dorothy Thelen: She gave herself to this school and its students . . . she built up an out- standing public speaking department which has served the school and community well. Mrs. Livingston was more than just a teacher-she taught us more than platform presence alone, she was an inspiration, a guiding hand, and a Wonderful friend. Confi- dence, poise, fun, friendship, knowl- edge-these she gave in abundance to her students. She gave generously, tirelessly, never desiring praise or re- ward. All words can possibly do is to humbly pay tribute and give thanks ever in our hearts and through our lives. ALUMNAE TRIBUTE-Skip Hawkins: They listened and learned. They held Of her strength what they could, and - left With a gratitude that was apart Prom any felt before. And each in himself took into the world A bit of the spirit of this teacher Which they carried within their hearts. MRS. KAT1-IRYN LIVINGSTON Teacher at Berkeley High, 1911 to 1951 Photograph which appeared in 1941 0111: Podrida dedicated to her. Now her students grieve. Her mortal existence is ended. We are her students, The saddened ones. Yes, we should mourn, for with her Has gone the opportunity for those Who follow us to feel the power Of her presence: to know the grace, The strength and character of a being Such as she. FACULTY TRIBUTE- Mr. Elwin LeTendre: For 40 years Mrs. Livingston was a teacher in this high school-a teach- er whose influence was so great that all the rest of us are paled almost to insignificance. During those 40 years she never had a serious problem in discipline: she never asked to have a student taken out of her classes: no student ever asked to drop one of her classes: and during those 40 years there was not one complaint or criticism from a parent. - Her record was so perfect, it makes our loss so much greater. Mrs. Livingston can never be replaced: she can only be succeeded. Mrs. Livingston was the leader of our faculty. To the new teacher-the beginner-she was an inspiration: to the experienced, an example. To all of us, she was our model.