California School for the Deaf - Foothills Flame Yearbook (Berkeley, CA)

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THE FOOTHILLS FLAME 1-9-3-9 THE d,ESTRELLA LITERARY SOCIETY The d,Estrella Literary Society was so named in honor of the late Mr. d'Estrella, who was a teacher of our school for fifty-one years and who helped to form this organization. Its purposes are flj to improve our English, f2j to improve our finger- spelling and sign language, BJ to enable us to think on our feetv before an audience, and to teach us how to conduct a meeting. The society has held its regular monthly meeting throughout the school year. The programs included debates, dialogues, monologues, oddities, jokes, declamations and plays. I STUDENT OFFICERS Roger Specht ,L , ,, ,, , ,,,, ,,,,, ,,,, ,,,,c P 1 ' esident William Harris , ,Vice President Mary Slacleli ,, ,,,, , W , Secretary Pauline Schneider Girls' Treasuier Merle Davis , W Boys' Treasurer Audrey Harris H Girls' Sergeant-at-arms Arlie Taylor 7 , , , , , W Boys' Sergeant-at-arms FACULTY COMMITTEE Nlr. Patterson, chairman, Mr. Lapides, Mr. Bruns, Mr. McArtor and Mr. Brill. . T291

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THE FOOTHILLS FLAME 1-9-3'9 THE STUDENT BODY Throughout the school year of 1958 - 39, the Student Body has held its monthly meeting on the second Sunday of the month. It has been growing steadily since its organization in 1936. It is one of the most in- fluential organizations of the school. The Student Body has encouraged the formation of a uyelll' group for football and basketball games. It is hoped that the hard of hearing group will yell in each game henceforth. The objects of this organization are flj to cultivate good will, school spirit, scholarship, good citizenship, and sportsmanshipg Q21 to uphold the good name of the school. On December 10, 1938 the annual Student Body Dance was held in the Primary Auditorium. It was a colorful affair. On March 25, 1939 a roller slcating party sponsored by the Student Body was given and was greatly enjoyed by every one. U OFFICERS Shirley Dunlap President Conard Hutcheson Vice President Ruth Talcagi . 7 S6C1'eta1'y Michael Skropeta . Boys' TI'e3Sl1I'91 Catherine Engstrom .. Girls' Treasure 1281

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THE FOOTHILLS FLAME 1-9-3-9 GIRLS' SELF - GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION The Girls' Self-Government Association of Durham Hall is now in its third year of existence. It was organized in January, 193 7. It has been growing steadily under the able presidency of Pauline Schneider. Its purpose is to teach the girls the value of discipline and self-reliance and to form a happy family circle in Durham Hall. Because of some changes that have been made in the constitution during the past year, the association has been greatly strengthened. It holds meet- ings twice a month. The House Council composed of officers and proctors meets every week to discuss the problems that arise in Durham Hall. The proctors are chosen by the housemothers. Their term of office is six weeks. The term of office of the elective oflicers is one year. Regularly the housemothers give delightful entertainments for the of- ficers and proctors in recognition of their faithful performance of duties. O OFFICERS Pauline Schneider . , - ,. President Ruth Talcagi , Secretary Rosie Hoy . , L Treasurer Martha Craig .. Fire-Chief Mrs. Natalie Stoltz , , Houst.m'sth-ei' Miss Helen Herrick I ,,,c.. Housemetir-r E301