Burbank Junior High School - Wizard Yearbook (Berkeley, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1939 volume:

THE WIZARD X. PUBLISHED ANNUALLY BY THE PUPILS OF THE BURBANK JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL. BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA Wk Wt VOLUME XXIV THE YEAR OF THE SAN FRANCISCO WORLD’S FAIR ANNO DOMINI 1939 4 GOLDEN GATE INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION Treasure Island’s Recreation Cen ' ter has provided typical Western hos ' pitality for children and parents vis ' iting the Fair. Around a huge Recre ' ation Building is grouped a spacious playground, a model play yard, an open-air fireplace, and garden plots to be planted and cared for by chib dren . Other attractive facilities include a Young People’s Theater for plays and puppet shows, a children’s library and studyroom, workrooms for demon ' strating and teaching craft, and a chib dren’s cafe with health food menus . Many attractions never before shown in an exposition amusement zone are scheduled for the San Fran ' cisco Fair’s Gayway. A great rocket ship, giving its 250 passengers a thrilb ing “Trip to Mars”; a giant Aerial Crane, swinging its visitor ' filled cages fourteen stories above Treasure Island for a panoramic view of the Fair and San Francisco Bay; a Cy ' clone coaster on its first showing in America; and a deep sea diving bell for young and old are among the fea ' tures now being enjoyed by Fair vis ' itors. — Elizabeth Richardson, H8 TREASURE ISLAND T for T reasure afloat in the Bay, R for R ecreation in the Gay way, E for E legance of its creation, A for A rchitecture from all nations. S for S cience of things to find out, U for U nique without any doubt. R for R emembrance as we get old, E for E xhibits in numbers untold. I for I sland all made of sand, S for S plendor of the land, L for L ivestock, sheep and cows, A fcr A griculture with their plows, N for N ations whose flags unfurl, D for D esigns that set you awhirl. — Robert Poage, H7 PAGEANT OF THE PACIFIC 1 he Pageant of the Pacific deals with the glamor of the Western World It represents the unique color and charm of the nations on the Pacific, the fine culture of the Or ' ient, the primitive ways and beauty of the South Seas, the flame of Latin A ' merica, and the splendor of the West ' ern States. Instead of looking into the future and the progress we have made in machinery we will dwell on the sub- ject of the Old West. Our Fair intends to give the people what they want and I’m sure it will succeed. — Norma Bellman, Elaine Ornberg, H8 TIME MARCHES ON On Saturday January 14, 1939, the shiny orange and silver streamliners roared across San Francisco Bay and into the Union Terminal at First and Mission Street in San Francisco. The new Trahs ' Bay Rail Service was ofiE ' cially opened by two specials and the Sacramento Northern Limited At 10:30 A. M., they took off at Twen ' ty ' second and Broadway. They coast ' ed off the biidge and slid to a stop in the new terminal at 11:15. The pas ' sengers of the first trains were offi ' cials, business leaders, their wives and children. These trains will take the place of the old ferry boats. A little steamer, the Kangaroo in 1850, was one of the first to carry pas- sengers and freight across the Bay. It was scheduled to make two trips a week, if the weather permitted. The fares were, one dollar per person, one dollar per head of hogs, three dollars per horse, three dollars per wagon, three dollars per head of cattle and five dollars per two ' horse wagon. By 1853, there were many crafts which carried on inter ' city trade. Time marched on, and in 1939 the old ferryboats were replaced by the new electrical trains. — Mildred Gee, H8 THE HIGH NINE COMMITTEE Under the direction of Miss Virma Glover, the high nines have under- taken to organize a committee to take care of special school problems. The committee is made up of boys and girls chosen by the class to repre- sent each advisory. All committee members wear badges with a big “B” printed on them. It is their duty to give help and information to any pupil who is new with the ways of Burbank. This is the 6rst year the Big “B” committee has been organized. If it is found to work satisfactorily, the cus- tom will be carried on from year to year. — Katherine Nylander, H9 SELF ANALYSIS “What a teacher !” you say as you leave a classroom. Of course if you look upon the teacher as a merciless character, you will be sure to have a bad impression of her. Why not look upon the teacher as a person trying to help you? You will almost always change your impression of her. Con- sider her case? She might think you were the stupidest pupil in the whole class, yet she tries to help you, even if you torm ent her. In other words, your opinion of any teacher is deter- mined by the attitude you have ' So next time you get called down, don’t blame the teacher. Can’t you ever blame yourself? Think of what you were doing and whether you would permit it if you were the teacher. Sometimes you’ll surprise yourself. — Paul Colombatto, H8 OPPORTUNITY Burbank is a school where all pupils are on an equal basis. Every person has a chance to get on the Honor Roll, if he makes up his mind to it. The Honor Roll makes a thrilling and an exciting game of learning your lessons. The activities also add to the com- pletion of a school day. The activities are fun, and there are enough so that every pupil can take one or even two to insure a good time in school. All in all, one’s schooling can be quite complete if one makes the Honor Roll and has an interesting activity. Pupils who plan wisely find that school isn’t a “drag” but a place to have fun with required school work — Lorna White, H8. ANTICIPATION Fear and trembling, trepidation. Halting step, and multiplication Of those worries long existent Now to plague us so persistent Mark our woeful leave of “home” Into Berkeley High to roam. No more happy childhood hours. In fear of math the bravest cowers. Geometry and science too. All conspire to baffle you. And so in closing let me state. Our entrance date none can belate, Than sink or swim our fate is nigh. So here we come, Berkeley High! — Theodora Sonntag, H9 BURBANK HONOR ROLL At the end of each report card period, all pupils who get all A’s or B’s in subjects and in citizenship receive a Scolarship Honor Card as a reward for work that is above av- erage. The Honor Roll is an incentive to encourge pupils to study to the best of their abilities. It is a reward of mer- it for those who have made very good grades. They have the pleasure of knowing that their consistent effort has earned them a placed among Bur- bank’s best students. Burbank has higher awards for those pupils who maintain a position on the Honor Roll for an entire sem- ester These pupils are granted a Semester Scholastic Honor Award Certificate in blue. The highest award that a Burbank pupil can earn is the special semester Scolastic Honor Award Certificate in gold. It is awarded to those pupils who have earned A’s in all subjects for the entire semester. — Theresa Caruso, H8 STUDENT GOVERNMENT BOYS- Ralph Baker, President Elmer Frugoli, Vice-Pres. Paul Fehr, Secretary BOYS- Fred Murakami, President Irving Ojala, Vice-Pres. Norma Klehm, Secretary Miss Mary McCall SPRING 1939 FALL 1939 FACULTY SPONSORS GIRLS— Inez Conterno, President Rachel Dela Riva, V.-Pres. Dorothy Moran, Secretary GIRLS- Barbara Chandler, President Shirley Brown, Vice-Pres. Zell Corley, Secretary J. J. Frick BOY’S COUNCIL Albert Scagliola Raymond Hollenbeck Mark Gray Moriyuki Katow Carlo Jensen Blase Larripa Woo Fee Fong Charles Axtell Joe Anzelone Edwin Hakala Robert Baugh William Rohde Elvy Caretto Ralph Seddon Edward Struhm Alex Farrace Willis Stenberg William Ross James Arding Clayton De Marr Yoshio Yamamoto Ernest Botefur Charles Pryor Wilfred Mespelt COURT OFFICERS Eugene Taylor, Judge Edward Brown, Bailiff Arthur Olafson, Clerk Eleanor Carlson, S ecretary Mamie Maki, Secretary JURY- Stanley Lena Robert Speer Wallace Allison Hans Finzen Max Pausch Gordon Backlund Harry Harlow COURT OFFICERS- Mark Gray Anthony Mercurio Willis Stenberg Irene Thor Barbara Martinto WIZARD STAFF AND TYPISTS Gloria York Mary Ogliaro Mildred Brown Pearl Shubert Leona DeCamp Justine Vaz Wilma Niemi Phyllis Johnson Mary Helen Dunlap Ruth Noreiga JOURNALISTS Barbara Glayzer, Editor Assistant Editors: Jennie Gaipa Lawrence Hoffman Laura Gunnerson Rena Mezzetta Helen Cripps Alice Sousa Inez Savely Merle Williams Diana Doyle GIRL’S COUNCIL Mary Helen Dunlap Bernice Johnson Wilma Niemi Dorothy Zimmerman Ardis Eckles Dorothy Fuhrman Frances McBride Irene Thor Eleanor Leites Patsy Ames Yvonne Loustalet Grace Baker Betty Ortland Ruth Christenson Evelyn Marsiano Florence Roberts Josephine Burckland Sylvia Jee Jacqueline Titoni June Davis Adeline August LaVerne Wagner Laura Cordoza Marie Lueder Esther Casteneda Mary Cotter James Owens Joe Anzelone PHOTOGRAPHERS Billy Williams Marion Poile Pootoy Moon George Rantz Paul Johannes Velma Alves John Sanchez Carlo Jensen Lawrence Silva Winifred Mespelt Mary Helen Dunlap Shirley Brown ST U D E N INDOOR TRAFFIC Carleton Corson, Chief Richard Silva, Captain 1 Ernest Botefur, Captain 2 Jennie Gaipa Mary Ogliaro Pat Ames Jean Niemann Yayeko Sekimachi Jean Andrews Shirley Grice Juanita Silva Anna Rudzenia Pat Peterson Betty Pressnal Betty Krohn Enid Lewis Lester Miretti George Hildebrand Edward Loebs Leonard Garcia Mary Cotter Doris Price Evelyn McCoy Nadine Haverland Shirley Harding Peggy Carls on Mary Cianciarulo Harold McCormick Mary Gonzales Grace Redding PRINTERS Florence Alvarado Leonard Garcia Manuel Jardine Kenneth Leacock Ernest Marino Daniel Strong Raymond Salonen Jesse Sanchez Joe Valente ARTISTS John Anderson Robert Riley David Rodger Harry Sale Fred Stadelhofer Arthur Olofson Yook Cheng Ng Robert Torstrom Edward Loebs T GOVE Janet Kiteas Aldyne Day Analee Cary Lorraine Wagner Eleanor Birkner Josephine Boricchio Axel Lindholm Teddy Coopman Chester Duncan Susanna Denny Ralph Peyovich Francis Mulcahy Marietta Boston Albert Scagliola Virginia Donnell Jean Lovette Ruth Noriega Carol Seaton Marie Corriea Ruth Christenson Merle Williams Robert Anaclerio Carl Holm Harry Lindstrom David Rodger Tom Coopman OUTDOOR TRAFFIC Ernest Marino Donald Bradley Carlo Jensen Manuel Jardine COLLECTORS H9-1 Lucille Cochrane H9-2 Aileen Ghidossi H9-3 Betty Keltz H9-4 Lucille Patritch H9-5 Adrienne Stovall L9-1 Rosemary Dick L9-2 Evelyn Jespersen L9-3 Fred Murakami L9-4 Arline Roby H8-2 Lorraine Wagner H8-3 Ralph Peyovich H8-4 Clara Rosetto H8-5 Betty Frates H8-6 Fred Davis L8-1 Analee Cary L8-2 Yook Cheng Ng L8-3 Marie Roby H7-1 Theda Botefur H7-2 Betty Miller H7-3 Robert Poage R N ME N T Alex Farrace Robert Jensen Dale Hall Jim Ellis Raymond Salonen Billy Simac Ito Kazuyuki Ira Ingle LeRoy Fisher Tony Delgado Robert Joy Bill Plumley William Ross Spencer Seddon Arthur Napoleon Jess Orbiz Clifford Hanner Roy Luoma Alfred Icardi Joseph Perez Louis Loura William Henry Robert Helsten Carl Buscemi George Schaefer Richmond Dawson Clarence Ellingson Dan Harris Francis Chong George Perez George Yamashiro George Lateana Robert Seaton Daniel Strong H7-4 Marcelline Senegal H7-5 Atlee Horner L7-1 Joe Wyman L7-2 Maizie Thompson L7-3 Vincent Nicora L7 ' 4 Sam Todorovich FACULTY ADVISORS Bruce Zimmerman R. H. Blanchard, Printing Virma Glover, Photography Beatrice McVaney, Literary Robert Royle, Photography Louisa Santos, Art Jean E. Skimmings, Sales Edwin Swineford, Photography Jeanette Stewart, Typewriting Robert Stewart, Photography EVENTS ABOUT SCHOOL Dear Diary : January 5. Our new school term opened to day, with new teacher, suN jects, and so many books It is hard to stop thinking of Christmas, but we will have to get down to work. January 12. The West Berkeley Y. ' M. C. a. dedicated the new build ' ing. Burbank pupils participated. The orchestra played under the direction of Mr. Victor Schott. January 13. A welcome was given to day to the pupils new to Burbank. Talks were made by pupils that told our new friends about the various ac ' tivities in the school. January 20. Ever ybody is going to the dance, the auditorium is about to burst with the enthusiasm. February 16. A patriotic program was given in honor of George Wash ' ington and Abraham Lincoln. Mrs. Rhodes and Miss Hoffmire directed. March 10. Two basketball games were given by the low and high nine girls and boys. The games were very exciting. The winners were the H9 boys and the L9 girls. Mar. 11 . The Dads’ Club Dance tO ' night had fine music. Dancing was over at 11:30. Mar 16 An outdoor rally with each advisory represented in the line of march was held today. This outburst of enthusiasm was to boost the Library Dance and Wi 2 ;ard sales. Mar. 17. Saint Patrick’s Day was ceb ebrated with a dance. Mar. 24. A basketball game was play ' ed today by the low nine and high eight girl. It was a very fast game and the low nine girls won. March 31 Merry feet tapping on the floor, bright dresses fla hing through the door, dancers are stepping gaily a round, keeping in time to the merry sounds. April 21 Open House at Burbank is a very happy occasion. Mr. Schott and or ' chestra entertained the guests who came into the auditorium to listen while they rested. April 27 The girls gave a Fashion Show to the Girls’ Association during an as ' sembly today. The band and orchestra went to Treasure Island to enter the three day music contest. Both organi 2 ;ations were rated “Excellent.” May 2 Today Miss Glasgow had the pleas ' ure of presenting the Spring Fashion Show at Treasure Island The school chartered a bus and all the girls went over together. May 19 Berkeley Day at the Exposition. A Pageant with over three thousand children was put on at the Fair. May 25 Time for another graduation play. The leading actors are Pearl Snubert, Mamie Maki, Dons Price, Melvin Haynes, and Ine 2 ; Conterno. June 1 The Girls’ Association Party was given today. All girls of the schools were invited. Ju ne 8 Graduation! Tonight the H9’s grad ' uated and received their diplomas. June 9 The Junior and Senior Programs for closing the term were presented. — Rena Me zetta, Laurena Myers mill USICAL G ANIZATI SENIOR BOYS’ CHORUS Kenneth Almeida George Axtell Seabron Calhoun Leonard Garcia Marshall Garrett Kenneth Leacock Frank Navarro Sam Pick Bill Plumley John Puccio Jesus Quiros William Rohde Keith Royeton Harry Sale Raymond Salonen George Silverfoote Fred Stadelhofer Moses Anderson Chester Arthur Manuel Bettencourt Anthony Ciraulo Joe Gambotto Allan Harrild Jack Lewis Edv in Mazzuchi Walter McIntosh William Mobert John Perry Everett Peters Emery Wetton Merle Williams Raymond Mueller Edward Gardner Spencer Seddon BURBANK BAND V ' arren Bryant Donald EltchinofF Don Timm Verne De Ago Lawrence Silva Melvin Haynes Richard Jones Frank Leal Ernest Green Zell Corley Everett Rickman Axel Lindholm Donald Sabin Betty J. Patton Donald Holman George Buckley Angelo Accurso Marie Aubry Raymond Botkins Glen Bilyeu Bobby Burkitt V arren Hansen Jack Loebs Jack Mercurio Paul Colombatto Robert Steiff Calvin Benjamson Norman Klehm Lawrence Hoffman Dwight Moody Berry Sexias Irving Ojala Paul Duncan Pinkey Armstrong Vernon Rezendes Don Gay Tommy Knudsen Eugene Cline Le Roy Pelley Tommy Blomberg Sammy Walker Charles Pryor V endell Hall Alvar Vickman Lucy Ann Morrow Charles McKenzie Lawson Anthony Justus Spillner Wilfred Mespelt Milton Strong Paul Hruska Earl Maccross Edwin Swanson M. J. DeBenning Lester Miretti Don Klehm Frank Theobald Clarence Dedrick Joe Lopez SENIOR GIRLS’ CHORUS Juanita Conn Laurel Gunnerson Aileen Ghidossi Miyuki Iwahashi Phyllis Johnson Linnie Lee Nettie Mercurio Dorothy Moran Laurena Myers Katherine Nylander Marian Poile Evelyn Ponsi Josephine Rinella Mary Silva Theodora Sonntag Virginia Townsend Kiyoko Tsuchida Dorothy Zimmerman Bertha Aubry Gertrude Cerwonka Rosemary Dick Dolores Fraser Ruth Friddle Alice Glass Dolores Koistenen Elinor Larson Eva Maranzana Theresa Martin Barbara Martino Helen Mediros Leila Miller Phyllis Neu Elizabeth Nye Lorraine Olsen June Peters Arline Roby Inez Saveley Margaret Wilson Lois Doran Yvonne Morris Lorna White Patricia Peterson Lorraine Allen Nadine Cormeny Betty Fratres Dorothy Rautio WIZARD ART The Golden Gate International Exposition is the theme of the block prints in this issue of the Wizard. The boys who have provided these block prints are Arthur 01ofson,Yook Ch ngNg, Robert Riley, Harry Sale, Robert Torstrom, David Rodger,Fred Stadlehofer, and John Anderson. The cartooning was done by Harry Sale and Edward Loebs. These pupils are to be commend- ed on their excellent contributions to the artistic work in our Wizard. — Merle Williams, L9 WIZARD PRODUCTION STAFF This term many pupils have coop- erated with the faculty committee to develop a W izard worthy of our schoo 1 . Inspired by the theme of the Golden Gate International Exposition they have freely given their time to the construction of this memoir of your school days at Burbank. The Wizard Art Staff have drawn the beautiful block prints of Treasure Island seen throughout the book, the typists have painstakingly prepared all the copy, the printers have set and reset the type to perfection, the photo- graphers have selected their best pic- tures for a favorite section of the Wizard, and the literary editors have collected, assembled, and written the great variety of compositions. The business and publicity has been effi- ciently and enthusiastically handled by the collectors while the difficult task of arrangement and finance has been executed by the faculty advi- sors. However with the aid and contri- butions of all the ninth grade pupils we believe that we have published a Wizard worthy of your approval — Barbara Lee Glayzer, H9 ROWING CREW This term, for the first time, we have a rowing crew. It consists of twelve strokes and a coxswain. Every other Thursday, under the supervi- sion of Mr. Williams, we go to Lake Merritt. The oarsmen of the crew are as follow: first strokes, Jiro Fujii and Earl Maccross; second strokes, Gordon Backlund and Fred Murakami; third strokes, George Panas and Paul Duncan; fourth strokes, Irving Ojala and John Perry; fifth strokes, Harry Harlow and Wilfred Mespelt; sixth strokes, William Henry and Joe Lopez. We hope soon lo be in good e- nough shape to compete with crews from other schools. — Max Pausch, Coxswain. JUNIOR RED CROSS The Berkeley Junior Red Cross meetings are attended by represen tat- atives from each school in Berkeley, including McKinley and the State School for the Blind. The president and the vice- president are from Berk- eley High School and the secretary comes from a Junior High School. Our business is to give reports on what each school is doing to help the Red Cross. The representative from the school for the Blind showed us the use of Braille. It was very interesting and we enjoyed having the representative there with us. At every meeting there is an article read from the Red Cross News or some one of interest talks to us. We enjoy these meetings and enjoy serving. — Susanna Denny, Representative BURBANK GIRL RESERVES The Girl Reserves are the Junior members of the Young Women’s Christian Association. Membership is open to all girls who believe in the purpose “To Find and Give the Best.” Programs are planned by the girls working with their advisers. Out ' standing activities this year have been a Christian play given by Nos ' tros Amigos, a carnival in which all of the clubs participated, parties giv ' en by the Merry Juniors and Lucky Number clubs, a Christmas family dinner given by all of the Girl Re. serves, scrap books made for the Berk ' eley Day Nursey by Merry Mixers and Amistosa, a mother ' daughter ban ' quet given by Nostros Amigos. The six Girl Reserves clubs whose mem- bers attend Burbank School are list ' ed with their president; 3Aerry SMixers: President, Vivian Wimmer; Nostros c migos; President, Charlene Botefur; £ucky c7{umbers: President, Barbara Hillard; c mistosa; President, Emily Rodriquos; Comrades: President, FayPasset; SMerry Juniors: President, Jaunita Coon. The Burbank School sponsors are, Mrs. Jeannette Phelps, and Miss Lucy Robinson. Miss Edna Denison, Reserve Secretary of the Y.M.C A. supervises the clubs. ATTENDANCE ASSISTANTS Through the day, children give up their study periods to work in the Attendance Office. They collect the absence ships and alphabetize the excuses. These assistants are: Guinn Hudon, Edith Wetzel, California (continued in next column) Baker, Yayeko Sekimachi, Lucille Cochrane, Tuulikki Stromberg, Bill ' Plumley, Don Bradley, Leona De ' camp, Theresa Martin, Margaret Wilson, Dorothy Zimmerman, Fran ' ics Morse, Edwin Swanson, Don Hob ten, Leonard Garcia, Helen Fisher, Sib viano Martin, and Helen Cripps. —Edith Wetzel, H8 PARENT ' TEACHERS ASSOCIATION The purpose of the P. ' T. A. is to acquaint the parents with the school and its methods of teaching. The P. ' T. A. has done much lor the pupils in our school. It has prO ' vided free lunches and clothing for needy pupils. I think the P. ' T. A. is going steadily forward under the directions of our able officers. — Alice Sousa, L9 LIBRARY CORNER The library has been very busy this last term with many new books arriving. When our library opened in October 1937 there were 1,076 books; now we have 2,045. Very entertaining programs were planned by library assistants three times during the term. The assistants invited two friends and a guest speak ' er. Refreshments were served. Our first program was held in March 1939 with Miss Garvey, children’s librarian at the Berkeley Public Library, as our guest speaker. The library assistants had a flower show in our library on Open House Night. Each girl made a flower ar ' rangement. Interesting exhibits and pictures are always out for pupils to see; also many enjoyable books are on display. You are invited to come often to the library. ■ — Laurel Mae Gunnerson, H9 MUSIC IN THE BURBANK DANCE BAND In addition to the regular orches ' tra, Mr. Schott has organized a dance band The purpose of this work is to further the knowledge of the pupils in a different branch of music All Burbank is grateful for the tireless efforts of Mr. Schott in his wor k with the band and orchestra. The musical department of Burbank has grown in popularity because of the loyal sunpcrt and euthusiam Mr. Schott has shown in his worK. — Eugene Cline, H9 ORCHESTRA Our band is something to be proud of. It is composed of sixty-eight pieces with meetings twice a week. While Mr. Schott is taking the attendance we have a “warmup” period in which we tune our instruments and go over our pieces. We are seated according to the instrument we play and our ability to play it Our drum and bugle corps played in tee Armistice Day Parade last year. Many compliments were bestowed upon them. Our goal is to play at the Fair this year. With the assistance of our splendid director, Mr Schott, and the fine cooperation of the mem bers I am sure Burbank will deserve commendation. — Betty Jane Patton, H8 SENIOR CHORUSES Senior boys’ and girls’ choruses met twice a week with Mrs. Rhodes. In February, they joined with the junior choruses in a Washington and Lincoln program Some of the numbers were, “The Minuet”, danced by twelve girls, “Liberty Song”, by Seabron Cal- houn, and an old fashioned square dance by nine boys and girls (continued in next column) BURBANK In March, the senior and junior boys sang at a P.-T.A. evening pro- gram In May, a selected group sang in the Berkeley Pageant at the Expois- tion. To conclude the semester’s work high nine members helped pre- pare a variety program for high nine parents. — Dorothy Zimmerman, HQ THE JUNIOR CHORUSES The Junior Boys’ and Girls’ Chor- uses meet twice a week with Miss Hoffmire. The members, composed of talented pupils for the seventh and low-eight grades, have had a very busy year. They joined with the Senior Choruses in presenting a delightful patriotic program in Febru- ary. In March the boys gave a pro- gram for the P.-T. A. and in May the girls entertained the P.- T. A. Both choruses joined the Senior High School and the other Junior High Schools in the Pageant of the City of Berkeley, at the Golden Gate Interna- ational Exposition, on Treasure Island. BURBANK DRUM CORPS There are sixty boys participating in our school drum corps. Thirty of these boys will be chosen to lead the Berkeley Junior Traffic Police at the Golden Gate International Exposit- ion on May 19. There will be about 17,000 other Junior Traffic Police from eleven different western states. They may also play for the Boy Scouts at the Camporall at Marsh Creek in June. Mr. Schott and Mr. Swineford teach the rudiments and sequences of drum work. Mr. B lanchard has charge of the drill and formations. As the boys become more experien- ced they will be entered in state com- petitions. —Lois Johnston, L7 tast Will anfl totament J EEDS OF others all remind us We H9’s should leave behind us Gifts by friendship’s tie to bind us T o those who stay at Burbank School. Mamie Makie’s books and pen Should go to one who ' ll look at them, Instead of Tom or Dick or Ben. Hans Finzien wills his aeroplane To Axel cause he’s safe and sane. Theodora says, “Some dear old sock May have my locker that won’t un lock.” To little Patsy, who longs for height, Mary Helen wills shortness, “Just for spite.” Berry Jane thinks the most modest of maids Should inherit Theo’ s lovely long braids. Harry Sale leaves to the lower class His high class brains to help them pass. Carmen wills to one who may want the thing. Her little bass, with one good string. To you, June Peters, Margaret leaves her Strad, She plays sweet notes, but they come out bad. We bequeath to quiet studious boys Paul Hruska’s talent for making noise. And Elmer Frugoli’s diffident mien To some one always heard or seen. Lawrence Silva’s clever election signs, Ralph Baker’s ringing speechs, Eugene T ay lor’s large vocabulary, Stanley Lena’s questions to trap the unwary, Ernest Botefur’s badge, Richard Silva’s too. And Chief Corson’s star we leave to you. Nettie Mercurio’s beautiful singing, Rachel DelaRiva ' s unrivaled swing ' mg. Inez and Eleanor’s piano duets, Paul Fehr’s hat which “Fair” style sets. Barbara Glayzer’s Wizard “woes” (continued in next column) Millie’s strings which she lovingly bows. Dorothy Moran’s charming legacy Smiles and dimples — one, two, three. Best of all — May you swing along T o “Burbank Ever”, Phyllis Johnsons’ song. TREASURE ISLAND Just imagine a wonderful land Raised from under the Bay; If you can, you’ll understand The Fair that’s her today. It ' s a place of pools, fountains and lights. It’s wonderful dream come true; For there are gathered the strangest sights From here to Timbuctoo. One part of the Isle is a noisy place. There are strange shows and places of play; It’s the part of the fair where the freaks all are. And they call it the “Gayway.” The island is full of magic and joy, Of the triumphs and wonders of man; There’s something of interest for each girl and boy. Sec it as soon as you can ! — KatherineNy lander, H9 Between the portals of the setting sun Lies an Isle of rarest beauty where life has just begun. In the Bay of San Francisco, like a jewel of old The mystic tower of the setting sun Gleams like a bar of gold. ‘Tis here where the old grow younger And at night the stars on high Look down on a field of wonder From their throne up in the sky. The races of mankind pass in review. North and East, South and West Bid each other a hearty adieu. And so when the portals of sunset Close on this Isle so rare The memories of man and nature Will remain forever there. — Virginia Townsend, H9 STUDENT GOVERNMENT BURBANK COURT The purpose of the Burbank Court is to provide a proper hearing for all per sons arrested for violating traffic rules. It consists of the traffic court, presided over by a judge, and a su ' preme court, presided over by the principal. The court officers are a judge, two bailiffs, a clerk, a door ' keeper and several traffic officers. The court is held during the ninth period. At this time cases of pupils who have received tickets are tried. Pupils are dismissed if found not guilty or pun ' ished with one or more detentions if found guilty. — Yoshio Yamamoto, H8 OUT DOOR TRAFFIC Officer Simpson is the head of all the Berkeley Junior Traffic Police, Mr. Carlsen is the head of outdoor traffic boys in Burbank. Every term the outdoor traffic boys go to Edward’s Field in Berkeley to drill. This term the San Francisco World’s Fair has invited Junior Trafi 6c Squads in western states to drill there. — Ernest Marino, Sergeant INDOOR TRAFFIC Chief of the indoor traffic group this year was Carlton Corson. As ' sisting the chief were the two Cap ' tains, Richard Silva and Ernest Bote ' fur. Complete reorganit;ation of the group was necessary due to the large number of new officers. The squads headed by their respe ' tive lieutenants are now operating smoothly and are looking forward to the many interesting activities plann ' ed for the future. — Barbara Chandler Shirley Brown, L9 GIRLS ’ COUNCIL The Girls’ Council is composed of a representative from every advisory and meets every other Monday. Each representative brings to the council suggestions for the betterment for the school. The president or vice ' presi ' dent of the Girls’ Association pre ' sides at the Council meeting; the seC ' retary of the Association records the Council proceedings. This term the president is Inez Conterno, vice ' preS ' ider t is Rachel Dela Riva and secre ' tary is Dorothy Moran. This term we have started a dramatic club. Each term we give a dance and make e ' nough money so we can have a party for every girl in the school — Mary Cotter, H9 Qarye carefully; ' words have joints ! — Teall BOYS’ COUNCIL The Boys’ Council is an organizaton in Burbank composed of a delegate from every advisory in the school They meet every other Monday to discuss and give their opinion on the many problems that face our school Mr. Frick is the teacher in charge. Each boy brings a note book and makes a detailed report of the meet ing. Problems which can not be solve by the council are referred to the prin ' cipal. In this way many improv, ments in Burbank have come about through the Boys’ Council activities. The boys learn many early lessons i n democracy through early par ' ticipation in school government. — Merle Williams, L9 ROW 1 — (reading down) Wallace Allison, Ernest Botelur. Francis Chong. Helen Cnpps. Paul Fehr, Ailoen Ghidosoi, Clayton Hitner, Carlo Jenson. Linnie Lee ROW 2— (reading down) Kenneth Al- meida, Donald Bradley, Mary Cianciorulo. Clyde Dawson, Hans Finten, Ernest Green, Lawrence Holiman. Bernice Johnson, William Lee ROW 3 — (reading down) Florencio Alvarado. Betty Jane Brodene, Elmer Clarke, Leona De Camp. Helen Fisher. Shirley Grice, Richard Holfman. Carmen Johnson. Alice Leiies ROW 4 — (reading down) George Axtell. Mildred Brown, Eugene Cline. Anna- bel Delaney, Leroy Fisher. Laura Gunnerson. Paul Hruska, Helen Johnson. Stanley Lena ROW 5 -■{reading down Ralph Baker, Ed Bruhn, Lucille Cochrane, Rachel DcLaRiva, Angelo Freitas. Ed Hakala, Lamont Hudon. Phyllis Johnson, jack Loobs ROW 6— (reading down) Virginia Barrett, Scabron Calhoun. Juanita Conn, Mary Helen Dunlop. Elmer Frugoli. John Hanley, Alfred IcarJi, Betty Kelts. Bessie Lylord ROW 7— (reading down) Glenn Bilyeu. Eleanor Carlson. Inez Conlorno, Clorence Ellmgs.en, Jennie Gaipa. Warren Hanson. Tom Ikeda, Mellie Labarile. Harold McCormick HOW 8- (reading down) Paul Blood, Peggy Carlson. Carlton Corson. Bernice Erickson, Leonard Garcia. I oniel Harris, Miyuki Iwahashi, Betty Larson, Clyde McGrath ROW 9--(reading down) Ron ild Book. Helen Chapman, Dorothy Costa, An Farrace, Marshall Garrett, Melvin Hoynes. Man- uel jcrdinc, Kenneth Leacock. Robert McWalters ROW I— (reading down). Nellie Mercuric. Wilma Niemi, Sam Pick. Keith Royelon. George Silver- foole, Virginia Townsend. Bill Maos. Mary Cotier ROW 2— (reading down) Kenneth Mere. Ruth Noriega. BUI Plumley, Anna Rudzenia, Theodora Sonntag, Kioyoka Tsuchida, Mamie Maki. Norma Riel ROW 3 — (reading down). Rena Mezello. Kalherine Nylander. Marion Poile. Harry Sale, Roberi Speer. Joe Valente, Henry Wirla, Josephine Rineila ROW 4 — (reading down) Roy Moborl, Sui|i Obayashi. Evelyn Ponsl. Raymond Salonen. Fred Sladelholor. Jusline Vaz. Douglas Wong, Wil- liam Rohde. Eleanor Lewis, ROW 5 — (reading down) Robert Moroles, Mary Oghoro. Doris Price. Jess Sanchez. Adrienne Stovall. Roy Verbeck, Iku Yamamoto. Barbara Lee Gluyzor ROW S— (reading down). Dorothy Moran, Arthur Ololson. John Puccio. Pearl Shuborl, Tuilikki Siromborg. Alvar Vickman. Gloria York. Lorraine Blandin. Tod Tronnoff ROW 7— (reading down) Robert Morbidelli. Lucille Poiritch, Aurelio Quiros, Lawrence SUva. Dan Strong. Herbert Wall. Dorothy Zimmerman, Anthony Do Silva ROW 8 — (reading down) Frank Navarro, Le Roy Policy. Jesus Quiroz. Mory Silva, Helen Taricco. Ruth Wetzel. Goorqio Mann. Laurona Myers ROW 9 — (read- ing down). Margorel Nelson. Georae Perez. Earl Richardson. Richard Silva, Eugene Taylor, JJenry While, Crneat Marino. Robert Seaton EV I OEf3i Name Nickname Hobby Ambition Anaclerio, Bob Pasquale Girls Bum Anderson, Moses Peanuts Sports Professional baseball Andrina, Olga Oby Swimming Stewardess Antonini, Eleanor Sandina Swimming Swimmer Arthur, Chester Chesterfield Roaming Undertaker Audrey, Bertha Sister Lizzy Reading fiction Model Backlund, Gordon Bucky Stamps Engineer Bash, Donovan Fat Good eats Educated hobo Beaupre, Gerald Jerry Avoiding work Retiring Bettencourt, Gilbert Muscles Football Pugilist Bettencourt, Manuel Mac Girls Bum Brown, Shirley Canoe Swimming Go to Ireland Bryant, Warren “Bryant 709 Girls Football star Coretto, Elvy Eat Sports Reporter Carlson, Helger Swede Sports reporter Baseball player Cerwonka, Gertrude Judie Dancing Leader of jazz Chandler, Barbara Tefty Sailing Sail around the world Ciraulo, Antony Tony Stamps Printer Corley, Zell “T” Drawing Cosmetician Crescenti, Victor Flap Girls Artist Dal Porto, Beverly Jimmy Movie star Tap dancer Davis, Dorothy Dee Dee Mae Reading poems Trained nurse Dawson, Audrey Aud Playing basketball Dancer Dick, Rosemary Babs Swimming Dancing Diana, Doyle Di Riding horseback Musician Duncan, Pual Dunky Trumpet Play in dance band Durgins, Solomon Sol W ood carving Undertaker Eckland, Kenneth Rusty Building airplanes Airplane designer Eckless, Ardis Boots Bicycle riding Lawyer Eltchinoff, Donald Dan Sports Professional football Encisco, Dolores Doris Basketball Detentions Fong, Martha Marty Wasting time Doctor Fraser, Barbara Babs Match holders Doctor Fraser, Dolores Dee Dee Reading Nurse Frentzen, Joe Curley Model airplanes A flyer Friddle, Ruth Blondie Dance Newspaper woman Fuhrman, Dorothy Blondie Draw Typist Fujii, Jiro Jiggs Collecting badges Sailor Gambotto, Joseph Gum Airplanes Aviator Gibson, Christine Chris Writing Authoress Glass, Alice Bunny Sewing Beauty operator Goettina, Mike Mickey Girls Skilled worker Gray, Mark Mouse Camping Ranger Greer, Merrill Pear ' c Stamp Collecting Lawyer Hancock, Robert Dopey Boxing Pugilist Harlow, Harry Bud Basketball To be rich Harrild, Allan Limpy Model airplanes Private pilot Helsten, Robert Buckteeth Collecting jokes Dentist William, Henry Will Airplane making Chemist Herger, Virginia Coppy Horseback riding Secretary Hilliard, Ray Red Ranch stories Rancher Holm, Carl Knuckles Shooting rifles Aviator Huls, Richard Lucky Jewelry Making jewelry laccbitti, Ettore Beddie Base!)all Ball player Jespersen, Evelyn Scoppy Stamps Nursing Johansen, Richard Dick Fishing Engineer Jones, Dick Marblehead Sports Navy Kisin, Mildred Mickey Swimming Secretary Klehm, Norman Klehm Basketball Coach Klier, John Little Lemon Airplane making Civil engineer Name Nickname Knudsen, Elaine Canoe Koistinen, Dolores Rusty Lara, Armonia Minnie Larson, Elinor L” Lewis, Jack Red Lieb, Elaine Liebe Lindholm, Axel Fredrick Lindquist, Ethel Bunny Lopez, Joe Lope Lopez, Rodolfo Rudie Loura, Louis Blubber Lip Maccross, Earl Butcher Maranzana, Eva Zan Mazzuchi, Edwin Mama Lulu Martin, Theresa Jackie Martino, Barbara Bobby McBride, Frances Blondy McIntosh, Walter Noisy McPhee, Donald Mac Mediros, Helen Gus Mercurio, Anthony Noots Dimaggio Mespelt, Wilfred Sunny Meyer, Franklin Weed Hound Miller, Lelia Penny Miretti, Lester Dago Mobert, William Bill Morrow, Lucy Ann Loose Morse, Francis Frank Murakami, Fred Cosmo Neu, Phyllis Phil Nye, Elizabeth Lizy Ojala, Irving Oge Olson, Lorraine Raine Pagaino, Rino Nevada Paget, Charles Chuck Panas, George Dumpling Passet, Faye Lefty Patrick, Walter Lee Lee Paush, Max Paxy Perry, John Stude Pelganti, Isidore Izzy Perry, Joseph Joe Perrigo, Irene Limpy Peters, Everett Pete Peters, June Nicky Peterson, George Pete Peterson, Henry Pete Pilgren, Mildred Millie Puccio, Sam Sass Reyes, Robert Tito Rickman, Everett Chevy Roby, Arline Slowfoot Sanford, James Snipes Savely, Inez Mickey Sexias, Barry X” Souza, Alice Suzzy Stenberg, Betty Beth Stenberg, Willis Swede Stout, Shirley Butch Stout, Walker Bud Hobby Ambition Swimming Soda-jerker Horseback riding Stenographer Dressmaking Secretary Collecting pencils Secretary Stamps Machinist Skating Child care Model Construct. Engineering Foreign dolls Cooking teacher Athletics Doctor Athletics Artist Saving comic books Policeman Being noisy Pound keeper Stamps Hair dresser Food To get hitched Cooking Teacher Shows Costume designer Art Dress designer Swimming Professional hobo Eating in school Hobo Games Private secretary Model Airplanes Big league base ball Fishing Civil engineer Wrestling Carpenter Swimming Private secretary Drumming Great Drummer Sleep Comedian Tap dancing, music : Famous musician Bicycle riding Public speaker Athletic games Mathematician Music Nurse Movie stars Dress designer Boat building Coast guard officer Souvenirs Private secretary Coin collection Typist Woodwork Typist W oodwork Engineer Collecting samples Private secretarv Hunting Train cook Reading Accountant Airplanes Pilot Stamps Hobo Band leader Electric welder Stamps Nurse Collect match boxes Bus driver Work with hair Hair dresser Model airplanes Naval officer Stamps Radio operator Dancing Business woman Model airplanes Aviator Thor, Irene Babe Thorne, Ira Flash Tracy, June Lefty Turner, Rita Pinkie Vasconcelles, Lilie Lil Wamsley, Bernal Bunny Wetton, Emery Bud Williams, Merle Bubbles Wylley, John Speed Wilson, Harold Sunny Wilson, Margaret Muggs ROW 1 -(reading down) Bob Anaclerio. Shirley Brown, Dorothy Davis. Barbara Fraser, joseph GamboUo, William Henry. Mildred Kisin, Elaine Lieb ROW 2— (reading down). Moses Anderson. Warren Bryant, Audrey Dawson, Dolores Fraser Chru.lino Gibson. Virginia Merger, Norman Klelim, Axel Lindholm ROW 3— (reading down) Olga Andrina. EIvy Careito. Rosemory Dick Manuel Bellencourt, Alice Glass. Ray Hilliard, Eihel Lindquist Robert Hclston ROW ' 4 — (reading down) Chester Arthur, Helger Carlson. Paul Duncan, Martha Fong. Mike Goettina, Carl Holm. John Klier, Richard Jones ROW 5 — (reading down) Bertha Aubry. Gertrude Cerwonka. Solomon Dur- gin. Beverly Dal Porto, Mark Gray. Richard Huls. Elaine Knudscn, Joe Lopez ROW 6 (reading down). Donovan Bash, Barbara Chandler. Kenneth Fckland, Jack Lewis Merrill Greer. Eltore loco bilte. Dolores Koistenen, Helen Mediros. Gerald Beaupre, Zell Corley. Ardis Eckles, Dorothy Fuhr- man, Harry J-larlow, Evelyn Jesporaon, Minnie Lara Louis Loura ROW 8 (reading down), Gilbert Bettencourt, Victor Crescenti, Donald Eltchinoll. Jiro Fu|ii, Allan Horrild. Richard Johanson. Elinor Larson, RodoKo Lopez. ROW i — (readmy down) Ear) Maccross. Anthony Mercuric. Phyllis Neu. Max Pausch. Willis Sten- berg. Robert Royee. Shirley Stout. Diana Doyle ROW 2 — (reading down) Eva Maranzana. Wilfred Mespelt, Elizabeth Nye Isidore Polganti. Mildred Pilgren. Everett Rickman. Walker Stout, Anthony Ciraulo. Joe Frentzen ROW 3 — (reading down). Theresa Martin, Frank Meyer. Irving Ojala. Irene Porrigo. Harold V ilson. Arlino Roby, Irene Thor, Dolores Encisco ROW 4— -(reading down) Bar- bara Mortirto. Lelia Miller. Lorraine Olson, John Perry. Walter Lee Patrick. lomes Sanford. Ira Thorne. Morgorel Wilson ROW 5— (reading down) Edwin Mazzucchi. Lester Miretti. Rino Pagani Evercit Peters. Sam Puccio. Inez Savely. ]une Tracey. John Wylley ROW 6 — (reading down) Frances McBride. William Mobert. Charles Paget, lune Peters. Fred Murakami. Barry Sexios. Rita Turner. Emery Wetton ROW 7 — (reading down). Wolter McIntosh. Lucy Morrow. George Panas, George Peterson. Ruth Friddle. Alice Sousa. Gordon Backlund. Robert Hancock Lilie Vasconcel- les ROW 8- -(reading down) Donald MePhee. Francis Morse. Faye Passet. Henry Peterson, foseph Perry. Betty Stenoborg. Merle V illiams. Patrick Gant MY HOBBY My hobby is corresponding with boys all over the world. I correspond with boys in Poland, England, Aus- ralia, India and hope to get more ad ' dresses. Some day I hope to be an ambassador and represent the United States in some of these countries. Some day when I am in High School I would like to go to see these friends and live the way these people live. In Poland my “pal”, Cezary Zam ' breskie, writes that butter costs two dollars and seventy cents a pound. In Poland they churn most of their own butter. This boy sure has to study. Some of his studies are Ger ' man, Latin, French, music, religion, machine shop and radio technique. Last summer the boy in England went on a tour of Belgium and Ger ' many. He said one morning he be ' lieved he was served horse flesh but he did not mind it because it was cooked for a very long time. This hobby has brought me many enjoyable hours and I think if every ' body would correspond there would be more peace and fewer wars. — Ronald Schafer, L7 THE LAST FERRIES There were many persons who cried the last day the ferries made regular trips across the Bay. Many had traveled back and forth to San Francisco for years and years. The ferries have been running for seventy ' three years. When the first ferries started there were only about fifty commuters riding daily from Oakland. There were nearly thirty ' thousand persons riding from the East Bay cities in later years. The people who used to travel on the ferries will go on the new trains over the Bay Bridge. While speeding in comfortable streamlined trains, they will often think of the good days on the ferries. — Bernice Nagel, L7 BURBANK’S LIBRARY Burbank,in the last year, has accum ' ulated a library not to be surpassed by any school in Berkeley. It consists of books donated to the library and books secured from the profits made by But ' bank dances and parties. The library now has around eleven hundred books and is valued at approximately $4,000 There are exhibits on interior and exterior decorating of modern archi ' tectural works. The library frequently puts on exhibits concerning art works includ ' ing painting, sculpture, weaving, and book making. There are western books,references books, fairy tales, maga 2 ines,and books about famous people and inventions. In all, the Burbank Library holds an important place in the minds of all “bookworms” of Burbank School. — Jean Hollenbeck, H8 An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. —Selected MY DOG SPOT One of my dog’s favorite tricks when nobody’s around is to jump up on my bed and wriggle down under the covers and curl up by my feet. One night we stayed out late and I didn’t want to get up the next morning Mom called me to get up and I said “O. K. in just a minute,” and then I went back to sleep again. She called Spot and put him on my bed. Well, Spot jumped all over me and licked my face and then headed for my feet. After that when I didn’t want to get up Mom would throw Spot on my bed. She knew that would get me up. —Seth Zwetz, L7 THE WORLD The world is like a mirror Reflecting its shadow on you; When you face it with a smile It will smile right back at you. —Ed. Wiley, L7 BIRDS Beautiful birds in the sunshine, On trees so gaily dressed, Beautiful birds in the springtime. Sitting boldly on their nests. Beautiful birds in the sunshine, With coats of every hue. The males are a beautiful golden. While their mates are a smoky blue. They build their nests in the spring ' time. And yield their nestlings in the fall. Their nests in the treetops are swinging. But the little birds won’t fall. — Lois Gaston, H7 FIELD MOUSE If you should go a walking, Down our country lane, You’d see a busy housewife, Stcring bits of grain. She’s just a little field mouse. Busy at her tasks. To care for her small family, Is all the joy she asks. — Patsy Truscott, L7 NATURE 1 love to sit beneath the trees. And feel the breezes blow; And hear the buzzing of the bees, I wonder where they go? I’d love to have old Nature ' s keys. And all her mysteries know. — Dorothy May Lord, H7 BERKELEY Berkeley, this fair home of ours. Is the center of our devotion; Situated on a beautiful spot Between the hills and the ocean. The Campus draws our attention. With its Campanile so high; Its labroatories and studyrooms Can be seen as we pass by. — Ray Hollenbeck, L7 BERKELEY Nestled between the hills and the sea Lies a city called Berkeley; From its hills we gaze on a view Which to our eyes is e ' � r new. Westward we look toward Treasure Isle Where we would pause and study awhile; A magic Isle upon the Bay Where we hope to spend many a day. — Gordon Backlund,H9 APRIL April is here. April is here. Balmy days of spring are near; Pussy willows by the stream Now awaken from their dream. April is here, April is here. Birds are singing far and near; The sky is blue, the grass is green. The sun now gives its brilliant sheen. — Pearl Sigrist, H7 LULLABY Your tired, my little baby. The day has been busy for you. Your eyes are growing heavy And your bed is ready, too. So close your sleepy eyelids And dream of the land of nod; But before you sleep, little lady. Come send your prayers to God. And when you wake in the morning You’ll be happy and rested,too And you’ll think you’re very lucky To live under this sky so blue. — Barbara Zappa, H8 MY NATIVE HOME I look out over the waters. To the place that I love best. ‘Tis a heavenly place called Ireland Where my mother lies at rest. ‘Tis a beautiful emerald island Where the glistening fairies play Sure, I’m going back to Ireland For the rest of my life to stay. — Yvonne Morris, H8 A DREAM SCHOOL “Books! School! Oh! If only I could get out of it,” yelled Ann as she threw down her books on the bed. She had been reading a story when all of sudden, a tiny fairy appeared at her window. “May I come in?” said the fairy as she hopped on a nearby chair. Ann thought it was a dream, and she timidly said, “Y — Yes, of course.” By now she wanted to run out of the house, but she could not move. The fairy dressed in a little pink gown came near to her. “How would you like to see a fu ture school with me?” asked the fairy. “I would love to,” answered Ann “Come then, to your school,’ replied the fairy. “My school!” shouted Ann as she tood up. “My school! Do you mean to tell me they modernizied my school?” “Maybe,” the fairy said calmly “but now let us go.” Ann saw a school. My! but it was beautiful. It was white, with a light blue roof. Of course, it was stream lined. A bell like chimes rang, and all the children rushed in. The golden sun shone on the beautiful painting on the wall. The desks were of ivory the books made of cloth. The aud ' itorium was the best of all, The seats were like clouds, for they were so soft; and the rugs were thick, and the stage was beautiful beyond descrip ' tion. Thump! a noise was heard, and on the floor was Ann. She had fallen off the chair. Only a dream! And she would have to go back to that old brick school house the next day thinking about the dream school. — Grace Sakaguchi, H8 THE GREAT WIZARD The great state of California is a wealthy one. The man who has con- tributed most to the agricultural pro ductiveness of California was born the very year of the great gold rush to Cal- ifornia. This man was Luther Burdank known as the “Plant Wizard”. Luther Burbank loved flowers from his birth. His first beloved playmates were the lovely flowers and plant sthat grew in his Lancaster home in Mas- sachusetts. He had many ambitions when he was young, such as, invent- ing and studying rocks and stars, but because of his love for plants he con- centrated his energy on improving them. Thefirst plantthat Burbank prefect ed was the seedling potato now known as the Burbank potato. Hesoldthisnew product to a seedman for one hundred and fifty dollars with which he came toCalifornia. Thenext thing that Bur- bank perfected was the bleeding heart. The original bleeding heart was red, but Burbank made a white one. Luther Burbank felt sorry for the Jittle field daisy which everybody thought was just a weed. Hecombined t his field daisy which was strong with the English daisy which was big in size, and the Japanese daisy which was pure white and made a lovelier and better daisy called the Shasta daisy. Burbank had a love for animals be- sides plants and felt sorry for the an- imals of the desert that had to live on cactus fruit with many thorns. There was a thornless cactus but it was bitter and did not have the sweet juice in it that the thorn cactus did. So Burbank made cactus fruit that was thornless but still had the sweet juicy taste. Luther Burbank perfected many other plants besides the ones I have mentioned, and well earned his title, “The Wizard.” — Shirley Tompon, L8 SONG OF THE ARGONAUTS We, the dauntless Argonauts are! With Jason, our leader, we travel a ' far; To Colchis we go in quest of the fleece, We want it all, not just one piece. We are so worthy, we are so brave, Many a mortal life we shall save; In the good ship Argo we boldly sail, Made by Argus, it will never fail. When we shall find the fleece, we’ll go Swiftly to our fair homes, westward, ho! Then the good ship Argo we shall burn To Neptune, his favor to return. — Robert Helsten, L9 TREASURE ISLAND When looking out, into the Bay We see three wonders of the day. After building two bridges the world to acclaim A dream isle then was our next aim. An island where the world would meet And with open hearts their fellowmen greet. We East Bay residents are very proud Of these great wonders upon us endowed; We do our utmost to convey To all our friends who are far away. An invitation to come to see The greatest World’s Fair ever to be. — Carmen Johnson, H9 A HOLIDAY I prepare on the morn of a holiday. To hike in the hills, to rest my mind, With the cares of school left far be hind. To sit in the center of the great big “C” And eat my lunch and chat. To a teacher, I prefer a holiday free, “Sh” it’s a secret, keep it under your hat. — Harold Le Bon, H8 THE TOWER OF THE SUN Man’s newest achievement has been the building of an awe-inspiring tower called the Tower of the Sun, standing on Treasure Island. Four hundred feet in height, and costing $400,000 to build, this majestic tower might have come out of a fairy book, so beautiful is its matchless architec- ture. The top of the tower is adorned with the golden image of the Phoenix, an ancient Egyptian bird adopted as the spirit of San Francisco. This bird was supposed to live for five hundred years and then build his own funeral pyre. After death the Phoenix reap- peared more resplendent than ever, showing how San Francisco overcame the destruction wrought by its great fire and rebuilt itself into a better and more beautiful city to live in. On all four sides of the Tower of the Sun sparkle rainbow drops of Welter from the alabaster fountains. Circles of orange trees add to the tower’s stately beauteousness, their green leaves swaying in the breeze. But at night when the tower is illu- mined with soft lights and the foun- tains play in fairy colors, it is a tower of enchantment and ethereal beauty, too lovely to describe in mortal words. The Tower of the Sun is a challenge of perfection to all who see it. — Diana Doyle, L9 THE GREAT CONSTITUTION This Constitution of ours is very old. Made by men, these long years dead. Some men toward it were very cold. And bitter things against it said. Washington a firm supporter. Was the chairman of the plan Madison is called the father, Franklin too, did take a hand. Thus by firm and compact reason. Against distrust and near treason. Our country’s plan is hard to beat. To lend a hand is such a treat. — Darlene Freidel,H8 DETERMINING FACTORS (Compiled by High ' Hine English Class, ATTENTION Every student should realize the important of attention. If a class had a visitor that could not be seen by the pupils, this is what he would see: The child who plays with his pen or pencil while the teacher is talking; the child who has his eyes on the teacher and seems to be paying strict attention, but whose mind is on last night’s football game; and lastly, in every room, the perfect scholar The one who pays attention with his ears as well as with his eyes. Attention is something every boy and girl should make an effort to acquire. COOPERATION Students should cooperate in every respect throughout our school. Cooperation must be acquired in order to obtain efficiency, and in order to be efficient we must: Be in the room when the bell rings; obey all rules and teachers; be neat in ap ' pearance and in all work; obey all official students; make a good impres- sion among fellow students. A person tha t is cooperative is one who helps .someone else without having to share in the profit. After all, we all live on the earth once, and we should do all that is in our power to be just and helpful. COURTESY Courtesy is something no person should overlook. Every child in a class may not be an honor student, but no matter what grades they receive, they should always be courteous. Courtesy is an expression of kindness and politeness;it is an important part of one’s character. People will find that if they are courteous in every way, they will have friends and en- joy life. IN CHARACTER Jennie Gaipa, chairman EFFORT If some pupils would put the least bit of effort into doing things, they would become more alert. Effort means to try! Everyone should make an effort to be successful. People will get nowhere if they have brains and don’t make an honest effort People who make an effort to finish certain plans usually are the ones who are successful. If children going to school would put more effort into their work, they would probably be A students. Effort is all a matter of trying to do one ' s best. SELF-RELIANCE Self-reliance is a trait every one should acquire. People should depend upon themselves to do the right thing. Teachers rely on the students to bring in their homework, or get ready for a class discussion. If the stu- dents have self-reliance, it would be very successful . When children be- come of age and go out into the world to apply for positions, they must have self-reliance . They must assure them, selves before going into any position. The people who do not have self- reliance, never turn out to be suc- cessful men and women. NEATNESS Along with other character traits is neatness. Everyone should consider the importance of nea ness. People must be neat in their dress and in ap- pearance, as well as in daily work. Many people are admired because they are neat in doing their task. When applying for a position people must show the employer they have neat and orderly habits. Neatness means to be clean, and pure. In that case every living person should ob- serve neatness. JOKES AND HUMOR Usher: “How far down do you want to sit, madam?” Lady: “Why, all the way, of course.” Son: “What is college bred?” Pop: “My boy, they make college bred from the flour of youth and dough of old age.” Co ' ed (sympathetically): “Did you get hurt when you were on the eleven?” Hay ton: “No, it happened while the eleven were on me.” Joe: “I wonder where all the bugs go during the winter time?” Bill; “Search me.” Joe: “No, thank you, I just wanted to know!” Bob: “Are there any other brain foods besides fish?” Ed: “Well, there’s noodle soup.” Elderly Lady: “A ticket to New York, please.” Ticket Agent: “Do you wish to go by Buffalo?” Elderly Lady; “Certainly not! By train if you please!” “Peanuts are fattening.” “How do you know?” “Well, just look at the elephant.” Mrs. Green: “What do you think Julius Caesar would be doing if he were alive today?” Pete Farmer: “Drawing an old-age pension.” Why are you crying little girl? Cause my brother has holidays and I don’t. Well, why don’t you have holidays? Cause I don’t go to school yet. Superintendent of Insane Asylum: “Did you get those five men who escaped?” Guard: “Five? Were there only five — we brought back thirteen!” Eugene: “Is your brother a book worm?” Henry: “No, just an ordinary one.” Glen: “I paid $50 for this horn.” Eugene: “That’s too much money to blow in.” Tardy Pupil: “I’m late , Mr. Stewart. I — I had to wash my neck and ears, but I promise you, it won’t happen again.” Junior; “ Who is your favorite au- thor?” Senior: “ My father.” Junior: “ What did he ever write?” Senior: “Checks.” Teacher: “ Give me a sentence using the word gladiator.” Pupil : “ That cannibal ate my sister and I’m glad — he — ate — her,” Mother — Willie, why did you kick your little brother in the stom- ach? Willie — It was his own fault. He turned round. Mike:“I’m a boxer. I box people and lay ’em out.” Foe: “Well, I’m an undertaker. I lay people out and box ’em”. “Is this the weather bureau?” “Yes, sir.” “How about a shower tonight?” “It’s all right with me, take it if you need it” “He done me wrong! ” wailed the algebra problem, as the freshman handed in his paper. AUTOGRAPHS i- IT