Castlemont High School - Falcon Yearbook (Oakland, CA)

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FALcoN ET -.-. -.-.- - .- Rl-IYTI-IM, RI-IAPSGDY ITH TWO new features, the acapella work and the class in voice culture, the Spring semester was a busy one for the mu- sic department, under the direction of Miss Alice Eggers and Mr. I. A. Darasch. The voice class had many calls from outside sources asking for soloists whom this class had helped develop. The year's two main enterprises were the theater party, held on March 31, at which soloists were featured, and Music Night, May 19, which included a Minstrel Court contest written by Elaine Rosenkranz, a skit, and musical numbers by the Boys' and Girls' Glee Clubs. GIRLS' NCE AGAIN as the semester draws to a close the memories of happy days spent by the girls in the physical education depart- ment are not to be forgotten-basketball, baseball, archery, crew .... Termed as the best season in the history of Castlemont, thirty-six after-school teams participated in the tournament, culminating with the G. A. A. Basketball Banquet, hon- oring the champions. This year the coveted title was won by Lola Rushing's senior team, with Mildred Sprotte, La Verne Alexander, Hilda Moniz, Alice Boulter, Catherine Millhone and Fern King as members. The girls' Oflicial Club made a splendid showing. With a membership of 54, the par- amount obiect of this organization was to train its members to be efficient referees. R. O. LTHUUGH Castlemont's R. O. T. C. unit this term was the smallest the school has ever known, it exceeded its size in the Hne spirit and accomplishments shown. Lieutenant-Colonel, Grant Bullock, cap- tains, Emmett Laurenzo and Edward Rozag first lieutenants, Donald Havercroft and Le- roy Nelsong second lieutenants, Leonard Hakala, William Wasarhaley and Russell Marks, drum major, Elwin Scott, assisted by non-commissioned officers, commanded the The outstanding soloists were: girls: Mary Allen, Linnie May Brown, Vera Soberanos and Violet Kenner, boys, Al Bruce, Larry Butler, Roswell Rhodes and Ray Malfei. The most active group of the music de- partment was the orchestra. It played at many assemblies, for special programs, and often in the evenings. The band gave several noon- day concerts, and placed fourth inthe annual competition ofthe R. O. T. C. The Castlemont Revelers, a boys, quartet including Ralph Condit, Desmond Walters, Laurence Beran and Henry Weed, Ir., sang at numerous community programs, and were very popular in this neighborhood. SPORTS Under the leadership of Nita Clark, presi- dent, Mildred Hickok, vice-president, and Betty Nelson, secretary, the club's semi- annual luncheon was held on May 25. A weekly crew practice at Lake Merritt, terminating at the end of the season with a Wiener roast, was also part of the active Cas- tlemont girls' schedule, including approxi- mately seventy-live girls. Archery was also prominent among G. A. A. members. The University of California Field Day, on March ll, and the East Bay High Schools' Playday at Alameda High School, on April 29, were among the outside activities of G. A. A. G. A. A. oHicers were Dorothy Stromberg, president, Betty Nelson, vice-president, Mil- dred Sprotte, secretary-treasurer, and Nita Clark, recording secretary. T. C. unit under the direction of Sergeant Guy M. Templeton. Castlemont had, in the person of Grant Bullock, the commander of the Third Bat- talion, which is comprised of the Fremont, Castlemont and San Leandro units. The unit took part in the competitive drill held on May 9 in the Oakland Civic Audi- torium. A special platoon consisting of six squads, under command of First Lieutenant Donald Havercroft, represented Castlemont. They won third place in the competition. '

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---- FALCON ET..--.3.-------..- RELENTLESS RIVALRY guarding on the part of the Crusaders spoiled INNING all practice and all O. A. L. many attempted Indian goals. The highlight games but one, the Castle quintet chalked up a most successful season. In fact, for the sec- ond time in four years, the Crusaders were undisputed U. A. L. champions, but were forced to share honors with Fremont,through forfeiting the last game of the season. This tilt was with Technical, and although a fast one, it was won easily by the Crusaders, using substitutes most of the time. The score was 40 to 20. Leading members of Coach Ross' squad in- cluded Iack Clark, deadeye, fast floor man, who collected 51 points in U. A. L. competi- tion, Paul Nash, the liveliest, peppiest mem- ber of the team, who scored 45, and Roy Ber- tucelli, steady, efficient guard. Moose Dun- stan and Dick Hilken also played outstand- ing hall for the Crusaders. O. A. L. GAMES San Leandro 19, Castlemont 32. Played on San Leandro's court, this joust proved to be a walkaway for the Knights, with Clark and Nash starring in line floor and pass work. McClymoncls 26, Castlemont 31. A game rather full of surprising plays. Good of the game was Dunstan's excellent passing. Oakland 27, Castlemont 28. Excitement ran high in this game, and there was plenty of action for everyone. Nash and Hilken, as well as the rest of the team, clicked perfectly in an exhibition of beautiful team work. University 25, Castlemont 26. Another last-minute victory, characterized by fast, united playing on the part of the Crusaders. Roosevelt 26, Castlemont 34. The Reds had an exceedingly fast team that gave the Knights their liveliest game of the season. However, cautious guarding on the part of the Crusaders held the eager Roughriders in hand, preventing them from running up a large score. Fremont 29, Castlemont 27. Tense, thrilled and hardly daring to breathe, the au- dience observed the illfated outcome of this joust with ever-changing emotions. The end- ing, though heart-breaking, was accepted by the Knights in the spirit of good sportsman- ship. Clark annexed high-point honors, Nash and Bertucelli playing splendid basketball. l i l Cxrfuxiruoxs lXI.Ll Rrurling from iff? to riglzl, Ihr N1!'I?Il'l'7'.f of this ymrlf mini inf: Iiirxl ruu'fHm'uz'f' 'I'irrr, Piml Nil.-'11, Km' Hrr- 1llL'f'lfI and Ernie Tuzvx. Srmnzl mm- Paul l.ur.-'c'r1. Dirk Hilkm Wulf llulmr, luck Clizrlq um! ffoizrlz .lrf Ross. Top l'fllt -'IRIN' .lI1'.'X'irlvlv. Frm! lf'c'!v11rr, .llnv.fr ' lJ11n.ftin1 izml Ciifrmill .ll .N'z'l,fm1