Courtland Union High School - La Perita Yearbook (Courtland, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1927 volume:

. ...,-3. V iff, - - YQ V- -,, ,--!--,,.y--1ff-:www,.-- L.,-yr--n -- -- -f-- 1-Q--W ,, -f1--- - - ' ff v -f rv'--E V--vs uf. ! 9 I frfifa LIUNIC H227 PUBLISHF.D ANNUALLY BY THI41 ASSOCIArI'F,IJS'I'UDIH1N'I'S OF COURTLAND UNION H IGH SCHOOL, C O U RT I,A N IJ, CALIF. YOLUIXII? YIII Clarence E. King to whom we respectfully dedicate this eighth volume of HL:-1. Penta, in recognition of his staunch support of this school, and his un' failing efforts towards furthering our athletic enterprises. QA PERITA . 1 Q 2 Frontispiece .......... Dedication ......... Contents ....... Foreword ....... Faculty ........ Stall' ........... Editorial ......... Seniors ............ Class Poem .......... Seniors ................. Class History .......... Prophecy ........................... Class Will ......................... A Word from the Wise. Spectroscope ..................... P. T. A. History ................ Junior Class Group ............ Junior Class History ....... Sophomore Class Group ......... Sophomore Class History ....... Freshman Class Group Freshman Class History. Student Body News ......... Literary .......................... Dramatics and Music ........ General News ............ Social .................... Athletics .............. Football Squad ....... Gridiron ................... Basketball Squad ....... Basketball .................... Baseball and Track ........ Sport Snaps ............. Girls' Athletics ....... Alumni ........................ Our Preclecessors ....... An Appreciation ....... Boosters ............... Cafeteria ....... Exchanges.. .... .. Snaps ............ Jokes .............. The Gang ........ sc. Leaves 1 2 3 4 5 .. 6'7 8 9 .......11f13 .......14-15' 16-17 ......24 29-42 ........44f45' .....46 ......48 49f'51 ......52 ........5'3f55 ......56 ........58f59 60f61 ........64-67 ......68 ......69 .......7O-72 .......73f76 ......77 LA PERITA qi? l 9 27 'X X FOREWORD A Ford pocket book to accommodate a PiercefArrow taste. The above statement explains the sit' uation that the staff has had to deal with. But in spite of their limited funds they have endeavored to publish as artistic, complete, and authentic record of thc school year of 1926 and 1927 as was with' in their power. They hereby offer this volume of La Perita to the patronsithat they may judge to what degree of success their unceasing efforts have attained. Q.. LA PERITA STAFF LA PERITA 3' 'Y l 9 asfsfmf 9 A ,, ,..A A -M ..-.-,. ,,.. . ...-. ' Q1 - ff: , Faculty n Anne Sliiggins Ida Peekema , S. I. Halley PR! N QI P A L, Ruth Stevenson Isabelle Graiior 'Myron Brown , La Perma Staff La Perifca Staff 4 E' EIIITIIHIHL Concentration S. Halley, Principal ' 1 BILITY to concentrate is of all mental attributes the most essential to good Lili work. All students do not possess this 'ability to the same extent. In some, . . . . . . in fact, it seems to be remarkably well developed while in others it 1S al' most entirely wanting. A study hall is one of the finest places in the world in which to observe the mental attributes of students. Some students will be found so absorbed in their work that nothing short of an earthquake or some other such violent shock could in any way detract their attention, such students are interested immensely in their work, are determined to get the most out of their school life, are possessed with a seriousness of purpose that will not only carry them successfully through high school and college, but will be to them an ever increasing asset in after life. Other students, probably through no fault of their own, would like to do good work, but cannot concentrate. Their minds are wandering, their thoughts are not definitely fixed upon the task at hand, any little disturbance either outside the hall or inside the hall will catch their attention, and in many cases they are only too willing for their attention to be caught. They have no fixed determination, no seriousness of purpose, they see much that they would like, but to obtain it they are not willing to pay the price. The students of the first class are the students that the colleges and universities desire, they are the students that remain at the universities until they graduate and are an honor to the institutions that they represent. Or if instead of attending a university they should decide upon a business career the same qualities of mind that would have brought them success in college will bring them success in bus- mess. The students of the second class are not wanted at the universities, and if they should be so unfortunate as to get in, they are soon dropped. !,,..f-Y-1.. tr... . ,affix , 1, T - 4 - THE INKWELI.. lwglzt SE rx W 'S I V Ynx Class Poem Lola L77f44A4'! 1 7 We're going Old Courtland, we're going, We're going to leave you in June, 'Tis time, though, we hate to be going It's coming but all too soon. We're going away from these lessons And the contests we all have wong We're going out into this world To meet new work and fun. We're going away from our classmates, And the friendships all so dear, The teachers' kind smile and patience too I We're leaving them all this year. We're going away from this dear old school, But never shall we forget The lessons that we have learned right here, And the happy noon hours spent. We're going to say farewell tonight, As the time we dreaded has comeg We have to leave this school behind For the new .work that's begun. LA PERITA '33 1 9 Ten MARION SMITH- There is a garden in her face, where wh lzlzes and roses show. JOE RANKIN-- which you should avoid. HENRIETTE MYERS- The fair, chaste, and unexpressive she. E ' ARVID PEDERSON- mer day. LENORE GREENE-V I Young in limbs, in judgment old. ile Learn to see 'in anothefs calamity the ill A proper man. as one shall see in a sum- LA PERITA '23 1 9 27 'Eleven . W , Wx, VELMA HORDORN-- I am all the daughters of my mother's home and all the brothers, too. HARVEY PYLMAN- 'Tis well to be off with the old love, be- fore you are on with the new. ALTA KIRTLAN- He is a fool who thinks by force or skill To turn the current of a woman's will. THORNTON PYLMAN- As many men, so many mindsg every one his own way. PEARL RALSTON- Reproof on her lip, but a smile in her eye. ' LA PERITA if 1 9 Twelve iff' OLIVE CHALDEEN- God's rarest blessing is after all, a good woman. Q ANDREW SUGIMOTO- Thought is property of him who can en- tertain it. and of him who can adequately place it. ANNIE GRISHAUBER- For manners are not idle but the first of loyal nature and of noble mind. WILLIE AKAMATSU- Teil, says the proverb, is the sin of fame. LILLIAN PARENTI- Wearing all that weight of learning, light- ly, like a flower. v IA PERIT.-X 'HT I 9 2 7 Thirteen N Senior Class History Lenore Greene, '27 1923-1924 On September 11, 1923, twentyfeight Freshies entered Courtland Hi. Our class was organized, and the first meeting resulted in the election of the follow' ing officers: joe Rankin .........................................................,..... ............... ...... P r esident Pearl Ralston .......... ........ V ice President Alta Kirtlan ............ ...... ....... ...... ............................ S e c r etary Henriette Myers ...............................................,.............................. Treasurer During the year, we proved our ability and established our reputation through our activity in scholastic and social affairs, as we had representatives on the Honor Roll, and gave an entertainment and dance. 1924-1925 As Sophomores we were only twentyfeight, but none of our old time pep was lacking, as during the first week of school, we organized, and selected the followf ing: Henriette Myers .............................................................................. President Kenneth Wells .......... ........ V ice President Velma Hordorn ............ ........i..... Secretary joe Rankin ................................................... 1, ............................... Treasurer A threefact play, Her Decision was given, and money enough was made to give the Seniors a farewell banquet. The student body play contained a number of Sophs in the cast, while the Glee Club, Orchestra, and Athletics were also well supported by us. 1925-1926 The fall term of '25 found us depleted in number, but still energetic. The Junior officers were: , ' ' . Henrietta Myers ....... ....... ............... P r esident Olive Chaldeen ....,.... ........ V ice President Joe Rankin..t ...................................i............................................. Secretary Joe Enos ........................................................................................ Treasurer Enter Mary jones, was the class play, repeating the success of the previous year, The money made from this play enabled us to give an elaborate Junior Prom. 19264927 1927 found our class with even fewer of our old classmates, as Joe Enos, julia Toyama, and Eugenia Meck had dropped out. Joe is now bookkeeper for Isham Es? Son, while Eugenia Meck has lost so much school that she thought it bes tto remain a Junior. julia Toyama has moved' to Japan. We gained one new member, Marion Smith, from Rio Vista. - LA PERITA l 9 2 7 Fourteen Our first class meeting was held September 6, 1926, and the following were elected: V ' Marion Smith ........ ......... Pearl Ralston ......... .........President Arvid Pederson ........ .......... .Vice President .........Secretary Lillian Parenti ....... ........ T reasurer Lenore Greene ........ ......... H istorian Olive Chaldeen ........ ................ C ollector Mr. Halley ............................................................................ Class Advisor Our colors, Red and White, class flower, Red Rose, and motto, On Sail On, we have retained from the beginning of our high school career. As Seniors, we have not deterred in any way our reputation for energy and school spirit, as a Senior is EditorfinfChief of the school annual, and EditorfinfChief of the school paper. Furthermore the staffs of both are largely made of Seniors. The honor roll and athletics were by no means forgotten, and the entrants in the California History Essay Contest were nearly all seniors. The one play of the year is to be presented by this class, and judging by the previous plays given by those of '27 it will be a success. The class have lived up to their motto, On Sail On throughout their four years of high school, let us hope that it will continue to inspire them irl after years as well. The ll: arm lBoy's Gymnastics Edna Mason, '29 Pulling the weeds from the garden, Driving the cows home at night, Dropping the corn in the springtime, Nailing a rail on tight, Hunting for eggs in the barnyard, Looking for turkeys astray, Carrying lunch to the reapers, Tossing the newfmown hay, Riding the horses to water, Feeding the chickens and cows, Throwing the hay to the mangers Down from the fragrant mowsg Whitefwashing corncribs and fences, Gathering fruit from the trees, Covering the flower beds in autumn, For fear of an early freeze, These are the farm boy's gymnastics They're cheap, but none the less good. LA PERITA 19 Fifte 27 .-4-. if? 'f' , 'N 5 asc f'5? 'hir 1 Joe Rankin, '27 E NWNE dark, cold night, as the brazen lungs of the massive hall-clock were tolling twelve, I heard a noise outside my window. I jumped out of bed and ran to see what was outside, To my surprise, a huge, stork' like bird was standing on the lawn. An old man was perched on the ' i ' bird's back, he beckoned me to come to him, and so I hurriedly dressed and ran downstairs. Come with me, the bearded elder said, and I will show you the class of '27. Now, long forgotten by many. We flew for a long time. Finally, we came to New York. Look down there, he said, as he indicated with his finger. I looked down, and was surprised to see Lenore Greene. Well, Lenore had just completed her last hook, His Minute. She was Elinor Glyn's greatest rival. We were flying over a factory when I saw Thornton Pylman. He had a posif tion in a soap factory. Yes, Thornton was a pilot As the soap was wrapped, he was the one to pile it. Seems to me I saw Thornton's cousin. Why certainly. There was Harvey Pylman, now a millionaire. Harvey had made a fortune by inventing an airless balloon tire. Had he changed? Nary a bit, he was still sixffootftwo. We took a jaunt over to New jersey. There I saw Andrew Sugimoto working 5lIlCFM , W in Mr. Edison's laboratory. He was now associated with our famous Mr. Edif son. Andy held the key while the inventor flew a kite in a storm, to disprove Ben Franklin's theory. Well, said my chauffeur, the rest of your class is in the Eastern Hemi' sphere. All right, let's go see them, I responded. It was only a short time until we were out in the middle of the Atlantic. I looked down' and saw Pearl Ralston. Sure enough, there she was, traveling on the Leviathan. Nice work Pearl. How well my schoolmate looked in her white apron. Yes,'she was a manicurist of international note. There was Olive Chaldeen. Olive was washing something. What was it? Oh! Now I see, she was washing decks. But I saw through it all. A director said, That will be all for today, Miss Chaldeenf' She was Lya de Putti's foremost rival. She still retained her flippant laugh. In France, Henriette Myers had become a concert player. Two Apaches dancf ed while she played. Several Apaches sat in the smoke filled room, all had their hands resting on their stilletos. A slumming party was enjoying the performance Marian. Smith was also there. Marian had married a macaroni grower, and she was living in Rome. There is Arvid Pederson, my pilot said. , Absolutely! There was Arvid. He was dressed like a Beau Brummel. He had a contract in his pocket to give his services to a French movie concern. But too bad! Arvid held out for more moneyg so they signed Ben Turpin to play the part. In japan, I saw that Sir William Akamatsu was a Japanese interpreter. He interpreted Japanese to English and more japanese. William still wore a size two and threeffifths shoe. Then we went to a prominent lecturess. prohibition. She was The force that Velma Egypt. On the Sahara, I saw Velma Hordorn. She was She was devoting her time to the betterment of mankind, making a- speech, and she had a large audience-of camels. used with her arms would have put Billy Sunday to shame. Out in the middle of the desert, I saw Alta Kirtlan. Alta had decided to learn to play a saxophone, so she picked the desert as the best place to live while she was practicing. Time hadn't taken away her pep We had better start for home, said my pilot, as he turned the bird toward America. As we were passing over Spain, I saw Lillian Parenti. She had married a toreaf dor. Yes, he was a bullfthrower of much note. I also saw Annie Grishaber in Madrid. Annie was a saleslady for the Squirtless Grape Fruit Company. Then a fall, a crash, and I rolled out of bed, once again a salesman of rubber teeth. LA PERITA if 1927 Seventeen LA PERITA '23 1 9 ff A fi fe '24 f l All Class Will Lenore Greene, '27 We the class of '27, being of sound mind and body, do hereby will and be- queath to the coming Senior class, our energy and perseverance, to the Sophof mores, our cheerfulness and tact, and to the Freshmen, when they become Seniors, the grand and glorious feeling to be first to leave the auditorium after assembly. We also make the following personal bequests: I, Willy Akamatsu, my clear enunciation of the English language, to my bro' ther, Alfred. I, Alta Kirtlan, do hereby will and bequeath to Maria Kelly, my becoming hair' cuts, and to Eugenia Meck, my Ford, so she may ride to school. I, Velma Hordorn, do will and bequeath to Henderieka Myers, my binder. May she always find it when book reports are due. I,Henriette Myers, my ability to make a hasty excuse for being late, to my cousin, Theodore Myers. I,Lenore Greene, do hereby will and bequeath, my literary knowledge and position as Editor of The Parrot, to Elaine Vollman, and the dimple in my chin to Kathryn Greene, who I feel needs one more. - I, Marion Smith, will and bequeath my poise and hair, to Ellwood Bunnel. I, joe Rankin, do will and bequeath my position as bus driver, to George King, providing he is willing to get up early enough. I, Olive Chaldeen, very reluctantly, but in a fit of generosity, hereby will and bequeath my easy desk in study hall, to Cleo Eites or Laura Hicks, providing they are not trampled in the rush. I, Arvid Pederson, do will and bequeath my knowledge in general, but algebra in particular, to Jack Chew. I, Lillian Parenti, with the utmost pleasure, leave my coveted place on the honor roll to jesse Thomas, if he can get it. I, Harvey Pylman, my position as business manager of The Parrot, and my ability to concentrate, to Frederic Barry. I, Pearl Ralston, do hereby will and bequeath my long finger nails, file and powder puff, to Willa Buckley. I, Thornton, Pylman, leave my argumentive powers, and position as athletic manager, to Peany Enos. I, Annie Grishaber, do hereby will and bequeath my attention in classes to Jos' ephine Holloman, knowing that the teacher will 'appreciate it. I, Andrew Sugimoto, do will and bequeath my ability in the study of Physics and Mathematics to Harry Petri. I Signed and sealed, in the presence of the undersigned witnesses, U. R. Crazy, I. Amtoo. Q -Q! -Q A detour is the longest distance between two driven points. I' ghtecn 27 V e-'fr -.fish ........,,-.-.-.... .....i-...-.,..,1-...,,. f f ,, hw, - A 4 , ...- ,.....,.,..,. ,..H.,.,.,..,...1..-.,..,,T 4 4 5 ,,,,,, -,,,w ,N-n ff J. Y, A Word From the Wise Fifteen Seniors EELING that the Seniors have attained the height of a high school career, RJLLWJP . ., . . . . . and are in a position to speak with authority, we asked them individually what they thought of high school. The following information is intended especially to aid elementary ini' 'iii students. Alta Kirtlan: Une should go to high school four years in order to prepare for his future: that is the great thing to have in mind. I enjoyed every minute of it. Clive Chaldecn: I like it---but I am not reluctant to leave. The outer world holds an indescribable fascination for me. Harvey Pylman: HI never liked school, and I can't say that I found high school to be an exception. H Willie Akamatsu: HI like it because in my four years I was closely associated with other students. Pearl Ralston: Even though at times a student may think there is a better opportunity for him by not finishing high school, he will afterwards learn that he has a greater chance with a high school education. Lillian Parenti: It was all right and I would like to do it again. Henriette Myers: I'll leave it to a Freshman to say. Lenore Greene: Great, but to get the full benefit, take part in the social life: don't slight your lessons or the end will be disastrous. Andrew Sugimoto: HI believe that by four years of high school work I have prepared myself for a higher education. Thornton Pylman: It's all right: be sure to go the four years. Velma Hordorn: As my fourth year draws to a close I realize that I have just spent the most enjoyable part of my life. Annie Grishaber: It's the same old thing every day. Arvid Pederson: Everybody should have a high school education: it is in- dispensable. Marion Smith: I had a good time and enjoyed every minute of it. joe Rankin: Had a great time. 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Bean up-nz U3 wt I l K W0kuuHlP 5aF A wha: kg sayin gn 7 2 9 l 'Yi TA I PER LA Twenty I Y.: I Courtland Parent Teachers, Association Orpha E. Osborn, Historian Officers 1926-1927 Mrs. Ella ..........,,.,,,, ,,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,A,,,.,,,. P resident Mrs. Etolia Hordorn... ...First Vice President Miss Henrietta Wilson .......... ....... S econd Vice President Mrs. Amy Dunigan ............ .........,................. S ecretary Mrs. Leanna Jensen ....... .,..,,..r. T reasurer Mrs. Agnes Dean ................ ......,...... A uditor Mrs. Orpha E. Osborn ................................................................ Historian ,With President Ella Hill presiding, the opening meeting of the Parent Teach- ers Association was called to order for the sixth year, at 2:30 P. M., October 8, 1926. Meetings have been held the second Friday of every month. That parents and teachers might have an opportunity to get acquainted, a ref ception was given by the association. Cards formed the diversion for the evening, after which dainty refreshments were served. Amid Jack O'Lanterns and corn husk decorations a Hallowe'en Card Party was held the eveningof October 29, 1926. The association cleared twentyftwo dollars. On November 12, 1926, Mr. Gillespie, Principal of Isleton School, gave a lengthy talk on Conditions Existing Between Teachers and Parent Teachers As' sociationf' At Christmas time the organization presented the grammar school with Christ' mas tree, nuts and candy to gladden the heart of every child in the school. An Old Clothing drive was conducted by the P. T. A. Many parcels were secured and sent to the Sacramento Thrift Shop for distribution. On January 21, 1927, Mrs. McCollah, the State President of the P. T. A., gave an interesting talk on the History of the Association. Fiftyfthree members were secured by the membership drive. A prize of five dollars was awarded to the class having the highest percentage of members. A Fathers' Night was held February 25, 1927. After a short program all en' joyed games of SOO or bridge, Refreshments were served in the cafeteria. A card party was given Saturday afternoon, March 5, 1927. Receipts for the day amounted to forty dollars. During this year, the P. T. A. has not forgotten to take care of the under' weights who cannot afford to pay for milk. The treasurer reports sixtyfsix dollars in the bank, which will be spent for play' ground equipment before the term ends. May this small summary of our year's work help to show that P. T. A. is doing some good and it is the hope of the organization that the seventh year may find more parents interested. LA PERITA '85 1 9 Twenty- e ' 5 LA PERITA 7 Twenty-two 1 2 1 unior Class History Francis Fisher, '28 On September 6, 1926 twentyffive juniors registered in C. U. H. S. Several absentees were noted: Charlotte Barner, Halcyon Bowers, Gene Celli, Erwin King, Ralph Pylman, and Helen Sekimoto. Mary Wong dropped out of school soon after the term started. Jack Chew attended Sacramento High for a few days, but decided that he liked Courtland better. Two new members were added to our list, however, Josephine Holloman from Red Bluff, and Victoria de Back, who attended Sacramento High last term. On September 26, our Hrst class meeting was held and the following officers were elected: Frederic Barry ......... Theodore Myers .....,. Clarence Enos .... Edith Pederson. Jack Chew ......... Francis Fisher .... Miss Peekema ........ Blue Sweet Pea ........ Blue and Gold Never give up .............President Vice President ..........Secretary .........Treasurer ..........C0llector ..........Historian ........Class Advisor ..........Class Flower ...............Colors ............Motto Clarence Enos resigned as Secretary and Maria Kelly was elected to take his place. On October 11, 1926, Jose Zambra entered Courtland High School as a junior, coming from the Philippine Islands, our number now totaled twentyfsix. After remaining only a few days, he left on October 18, and our class once more had its original number. During February, George King was forced to leave school on account of illness. We have all had an enjoyable year, and everyone hopes to be here again next term to be in the haughty class of the school,-seniors. A college man is as good a dresser as his room mate. LA PERITA 'EF 1 9 Twenty-tl flmmw -Mi V A if 3 I .J Sophomore Class I,.-x PI-RIT Ax 1' 1 9 7 Twenty-f .X Sophomore Class History Alfred Akamatsu, '29 On the first day of school, September 13, 1926, the class of twentyffive timid Freshies was found to be a class of nineteen Sophs, though much tougher and somewhat more dignified. Although Edgar Heibert encouraged us, on that day, to join our class from Rio Vista High School, yet our misfortune was great, for we lost three boys and five girls out of twentyffive members. William Quigly who, as a little yell leader, had backed school athletics left us for Seattle, Washington, Elwood Carr for Galt Hig Guido Galli, our reputated vocal artist, for Heald's Business College, Florence Lum for Stockton Hi, Pauline Merino and Hazel Miles for Dixon and Ella Mark for San Francisco. Our class was organized on September 24, 1926, the experience of one year in high school was proved useful by the orderly and prompt election of the follow' ing oilicers: Elaine Vollman ........ .............. P resident Edna Mason .......... ........ V ice President Cleo Fites ......... ........... S ecretary Celestine Berry ....... ......i... T reasurer jesse Thomas ........ ......... C lass Editor George Hudson ........ ..,.... . Collector Alfred Akamatsu ....... .............. H istorian Miss Paulsen .,.,,,.,. ............,............,.,................................ ' .Class Advisor The same class motto Let's Grow and class flower, the Chrysanthemum were retained from the last year to grow in spirit and in class activities. In October, Alma Sutter, who was the captain of the Girls' baseball team left us for Galt Hi. Harold Carr joined us from Utah in November, but he, too went into the business world about a month later. On the third of December the gloomy dull air of the cold night was filled with merriment and cheer, for the very successful Sophomore Dance was taking place from 8 p. m. to 1 a. m. As Sophomores we took a more active part in school activities than we did last year, and we hope we will grow more and more as our motto shows, Let's Grow. lA PERITA '83 1 9 Twenty-fi e ff? ' I V' ff ' fffij Mfrffffm , X PIQRITK Q 1 U , 1 I werxty-x1'.r I . We LV 1 lffreshinan Class History Martha Johnson, '30 On the opening day of school, September 6, 1926, a group of thirtyfthree Freshmen were ready to cast their lots in the Courtland Union High School. When we had been ordered around by the upper classmen we finally got over our timidness and organized our class. At the first special meeting the folf lowing ofiicers were elected: Ardene Dewing .......... ............. P resident Henderieka Myers ...,... ........ V ice President Olive Lawson ............. ........... S ecretary Elizabeth Budnick ......... ....... T reasurer Marie Wiedmann ........ ....... C ollector Martha Johnson ......,.. ,...................... ..................................... H i storian Class Flower, Carnation. Class Colors, Blue and Rose. Class Motto, Im- possible is Un-American. Class Advisor, Miss Stephenson. After the initiation we became members of the Student Body, a privilege of which we are very proud. At this time, Julius Nielson and Jabez Elam, tiring of school decided to work on a farm. Jabez, however, found farming too strenuousg so he returned to school. Olive Lawson resigned as secretary and4Elizabeth Budnick resigned as treaf surer. At the following meeting Olive Lawson was elected treasurer and Eliza- beth Budnick was elected secretary. Drusilla Enos left us in the, first semester. Her loss was replaced by Blanche Hickey from Roseville. Our class presented Miss Stephenson with a silver compact at Christmas time. During the second semester our class was increased, as Philip Koeler came from Grass Valley, Carmen Pery and Sebastian Hernandez both arrived from Sun' nyvale. Olive Lawson resigned as treasurer and Evelyn Guisti was elected in her place. With the aid of Miss Stephenson, we gave a Costume Dance, March 11, which was a success financially and socially. At the present we have the honor of being the largest class in the school, with a total number of thirtyfthree. This year has been a very successful one to us, and we hope to continue our success next year, always remembering our motto: Impossible is UnfAmerican. LA PERITA 'Y l 9 2 7 Twenty-.seven Student Body Theodore Myers, '28 The Courtland Union High School Student Body at the eighth regular meeting, May 24, 1926, elected the following officers for the ensuing year: Olive Chaldeen .........................................................................,.... President Frederic Barry .......... .......... V ice President Clarence Enos ....,..... .,.v............ S ecretary Dick Hudson ..................................,...............,.............,. ........... T reasurer Edna Mason ........,..............................................,........,................... Collector At the first regular meeting for the year 1926f1927, the roll call found all officers present. Thornton Pylman was elected Athletic Manager. At the fourth regular meeting a motion was passed to award letters to the members of the football team. A special meeting was called March 22, 1927, for the presentation of the block C's to the football men. The letters were presented amid loud cheers. Im' mediately afterward, the members of the basketball team were presented with their letters. For the first time in the history of the Courtland Union High School letters were awarded for basketball. We hope for increased interest in our meetings. Twenty-eight 6, N, Qgiggggli-- ' ' Q in--'M ff V17 ' f '1 I A The Romance of Curfew Edna Mason, '29 I NE bright morning in June when the four o'clock local pulled away from the station at Curfew, it left behind a young woman of about twentyffive years. She was slightly above the average height, but slender and lithe. Her hair was wavy with the slightest hint of gold in it. Her eyes were l ' big and blue and trusting, and two mischievous dimples could be seen when she smiled. She registered at the hotel as Miss jahala Chandler. lt was soon passed around that she was going to open a lunch room where the old saloon had been. The opening day was a big success, and jahala, with her ready smile and win' ning ways, soon held an important place in many masculine hearts. Her flock of admirers was steadily increasing. Amorous youths daily ate more and more at the lunch room and sat sighing deeply as they choked down the food they did not want, while they gazed wistfully after the graceful figure. The village doctor watched his business grow, and most new cases were of indigestion. Even slow, steady Clarence Seeds was seen plodding along, dreaming. The most astonishing conquest of all was that of the Tjaldeen boys, Charles and Erving, two sturdy bachelors, honest, hardfworking, and faithful. Each knew the other was smitten by the glances from those sparkling blue eyes and they both became sullen, suspicious, jealous rivals for Jahala's favor. There were numerous requests for her hand, To each suitor she replied with a sad sweet smile and a slow negative nod. However, the crisis came on Thanks' giving. It had been whispered that jahala was to have a birthday on the twenty' fourth, and suddenly all the young fellows of the village had business in the neighboring towns and would leave early in the morning before anyone was up and return late at night. The auspicious day arrived. Charles Tjaldeen sat impatiently waiting to speak a private word with his lady love. just now she was talking to William Harrison in the back room of the store. At last he had gone, and Charles hastened forward. Slowly he leaned across the counter, pulled out a tiny box from an inner pocket, and with many blushes presented it to Miss Chandler. IfIfI heard that yfyou have afa bifbirthday today, he stammered, Nanfand l brought yfyou a p-present. gngqfii . lL1'f Ykwnfx' lA PERITA 1 1 9 Oh Charles, a solitaire! How beautiful, she exclaimed in her sweet low voice. How can I ever thank you? After a shamefacedly silent minute he blurted out, Aw that's nothin'! I'I will you--will you marry me? Oh dear, this is so sudden. I'll let you know tomorrow morning at eight. Won't you please go now, so that I may think it over? Of course Charles would go. He did not see Erving glare at him hotly from where he sat in the corner. When the former had gone out, Erving walked up and presented his gift, a pearl necklace. Oh Erving! Pearls! How wonderful of you! Thank you so much. jahala, he 'asked eagerly, Will you marry me? Oh this is so sudden, Erving. Won't you please let me think it over until to- morrow? Come at eight in the morning. I wonder if Charles and Erving would have been so happy if they could have seen her calmly accepting presents and proposals and heard her astonishing ans' wers to all alike. Come at eight in the morning. The day dawned bright and clear. The brothers dressed in their Sunday best and departed a different way so as to deceive the other, but both arrived in front of the lunch room promptly at eight. Each demanded to know the other's husif ness there. A crowd inside drew near expecting to see a fight. 'Tm here to get an answer to my proposal, shouted Erving. What! So am I, yelled back Charles. From the onlookers- She told me to come at eight o'clock. Me too! And me too! Miss Chandler appeared at the scene just then, and said to them in honeyed tones: . You poor boys, I'm so sorry this happened. Please excuse me for fifteen min- utes and let me think. At the end of that time, come, all of you, to the back room of the store, and she quietly entered the back room. . The rivals waited impatiently, and at the end of the set time, they rushed into the room. It was empty except for a wig of wavy and hinting golden hair and a few feminine garments. The light broke upon them. The lady was a fake. just then the whistle of the 8:20 train sounded near the station. Again the light dawned upon them. They dashed wildly down the street and arrived at the sta' tion only to see on the rear platform, a slender, lithe man with sparkling blue eyes. In one hand he held an old brown suitcase and in the other, a pearl neck' lace, and as the train rolled on, they caught the flash of a solitaire. 71 'riy 27 A The Eucalyptus Edith Pederson, '28 It stands, a towering living poem, A thought of all things grand. It seems to break its earth bound ties, When caught in winter's hand. But when Spring, with balmy days, Quiets wild winter's display Then the mighty eucalyptus stands A silent watcher o'er God's green land. The Hectic Week end Lenore Greene, '27 DCM ANGUAGE of no uncertain nature broke the silence, with apparently no Hill source but a roadster standing in the middle of a rocky, winding road. ' 'i' ' Presently, a young man of somewhat damaged appearance as to clothes, :tiff crawled from under the car, and stood gazing up the road. The surround! 3 1 43 ings offered little help to one in trouble, for the mountains were rocky, and unpopulated in that section, except by a few surly mountaineers whom every' one left alone. Turning to the car, the young man spoke with a somewhat rueful grin. Well, Mona Lisa, you sure picked a swell place to park! I guess I'd better start walking, or I'll never get anywhere. Darn people that have such freakish notions as building a summer home way up here among the hillfbilIies! The other members of the house party had left college a day earlier than Harry Crandon, who had remained to make up some back work. That explained why he was alone, but it did not explain the engine trouble. T Glancing up, he was surprised to see that the blue sky was rapidly becoming black with clouds that seemed to spring out of space. Hurrying his pace, Harry wondered how many more miles it was to Slim McI.Qaw1in's summer home. If Marj hacln't been in this party, Punk would have waited and gone up with me. Fine pal he is, never here when you need him!-Now what? The soliloquy came to an abrupt end, for directly in front of him was a huge truck. Harry had not seen it before, as a bend in the road had hidden it. Walk' ing around the truck, he found that it was deserted. The contents were covered by a canvas sheet, but raising one corner, he found that the truck was loaded LA PERIT.-X '23 1 9 2 7 Thirty- VT - .. . ,fi I v 'v - -1 with canned goods. The sight of the food reminded him how hungry he was, and reaching in, he pulled out a can. just as he finished opening it, he heard footsteps, and turning, he saw a man of huge stature, and heavily bearded face. An embarrassing silence followed, in which the two eyed each other. , Well, young man, you won't think yerself so smart in a few minutes-Dave! The call was promptly answered by a smaller man with an unnaturally red beard. At a nod from the big fellow, Dave walked up to Harry, and without a word grasped his arm in a manner that suggested the preliminaries to a wrestling hold. Instinctively, Harry struck-the force of the blow loosening Dave's grasp. With a bellow that somehow sounded familiar, the other man tackled, and even as he fell, Harry wondered where on earth a hillfbillie had learned to tackle like that. It was the work of but a few minutes then for the two to bind and lift Harry onto the truck, As they started, he noted with joy, that they went the way he wished to go, and began planning a means of escape. It had begun to rain, and what had at first been a rumble, had developed into a fairly severe thunder storm. It did not take Harry long to discover that the jolting of the truck loosened the boxes, enabling him to slide down to the rear of the truck. An unusually brilf liant and prolonged flash of lightning showed him that they were near the en' trance to the McLawlin grounds. Hastily, Harry slid off, and dropped to the road, where he flopped about in a futile effort to gain his feet. He was not left alone for long, however, as dis' covering his absence, the two returned. Their faces were convulsed with what Harry took to be wrath, and he was immediately submerged in a sweater that smelled strongly of Lucky Strikes. Hal's favorite brand, was his involuntary thought. This time, no chances were taken, and the unruly captive was literally sat on by Dave. As the truck jolted to a stop, Harry wondered what was going to happen next. From the moment he had been captured, he had not ceased puzzling over the queerness of it all. In the first place, he reasoned, the men were not what they pretended to be, for that red beard was undeniably false. Then too, no one who had not been to high school or college could have tackled like that, and it was well known that opportunities for a high school or college education in that sec- tion were scarcer than hen's teeth. Were they smugglers? He hadn't been able to see what the exact contents of that can had been, but it looked suspicious, as the opening of a can was no cause for kidnapping. If they were smugglers, what would they do with him? Harry was not left long in suspense, for as he was lifted from the truck, a burst of laughter greeted him. The sweater was removed and there stood his two captors gaily chattering with his friends. As Dave turned around, Harry stared, smothered an exclamation, then laugh- ed. I thought I recognized your favorite brand Hal. Where did you get those l X l'IflQl'l'.X 5' I 9 2 7 Th My-two whiskers? Hey, Bill! If the coach could've seen you make that tackle, he'd have given you a medal. Turning to Slim, he remarked, I thought it was funny that a hillfbillie could tackle like that! Slim laughed and said, It was their idea. You see we bet that they couldnt fool you. It seems they did. Here Mr. McLawlin appeared, and reminded them that it was time to dress for dinner. As the young folks trooped in, Harry murmured to Punk, Well, for once I've had thrills enough for one day! Only a Dream Frances Fisher, '28 S Donald coming over tonight, Helen? asked Mrs. Moring. lj' fd- Why, let me see. No, not tonight, Mother, answered Helen Moring, T Tonight is Jack's night, you know, and tomorrow night jim is coming over. i 'T '- Dear me, however you keep your dates right, I don't know. When I was a girl, I was satisfied with your father, but girls nowadays have to have about six boys to make them happy. Now, Mother, please don't be so old fashioned. All the girls do it. Helen rose from the dinner table and went to her room to prepare for Jack Smiths arrival. Sitting on the bed, she mused over the different boys. Let's see-there's Har' old -a tender smile- Jack -very triumphant lookw Bob --very wry smile- but I can't afford to let Carol get him --'jimi'-a faint frown- and Tom-he doesn't count. Dong! Dong! pealed the bell downstairs. Heavens I must hurry, said Helen, and slipping on a fresh dress, she hastened down stairs. jack stood in the living room, waiting for her. Hello Jack, called Helen, I was just waiting for you. Seated on the Chesf terfield before the fire they were chatting comfortably. Helen, said Jack, after awhile, may I ask you a question? Ask away. Well ah why you see I ah will you- Dong! Dong! pealed the bell. Who could it be, thought Helen. Opening the door, who should be there but Harold! Why-why Harold! gasped Helen. Hello Helen. Then, seeing Jack, his face darkened. Oh, if I'm intruding, I'll leave, he said. Don't be silly! You know jack. Come in and stay awhile. H He came. They sat. Conversation was lagging, and so Jack went out in the kitchen to make some punch, he was very good at that. LA PERITA . l O 2 7 Thirty-zhree Helen, said Harold, I know I have an awful lot of nerve to ask- you this. I haven't a lot of money to splurge on you like jack, and Jim and Bob, and those fellows, but none of them are more sincere than I am. Will you-? The bell pealed again. This time it was Bob. Five more, minutes and Helen admitted Jimg Tom came a few minutes later. What, wondered Helen, was the idea? She was rather worried as to how she was going to manage all of them at the same time. Jack came in with the punch, only to ind that -he was one of five boys, calling on Helen. Tom and Jack were hated rivals of each other for Helen's favor, Harold and jim cordially hated each other. The air was black for a few minutes, and the boys exchanged glowering looks. If looks could have killed, Tom and Jack would have been dead. Helen didn't know what to dog she was at her wits' end. The boys sat around looking at one another. Helen! Helen! Mrs. Moring climbed the stairs, and entered the room. Hea- vens above! The chi1d's asleep. Helen, wake up! jack is here. Helen! Helen opened her eyes. No, she wasn't downstairs, she was lying across her bed, and her mother was anxiously bending over her. Helen, Jack is downstairs, and waiting for you. Do hurry now, dear, or you will be late for the show. Oh Mother, sighed Helen, 'Tm so glad that it was only a dream. Voices Elizabeth Weidmmin, '28 Spring Is a song From a merry throat, Summer A murmur A prolonged note, Autumn A whisper Of. days gone by And Winter A hush-- Not even a sigh. T 1 ty-four LA PERITA '23 I 9 .Z 7 fx Alone Edna Mason, '29 A girl you often meet is she ' Who hates to be alone, She just loves others' company But cannot bear her own. Left by herself to. spend an hour She frets the time away, Oh dear! I'm simply bored to tears All alone! she'll say. How can anyone take a walk Without a friend at hand, Or choose to spend her time alone She cannot understand, She vows she'll never -stoop To stay home on the shelf, From friend to friend she runs around Escaping from-herself! It's time that that mistaken maid Received her mental forces, For it should shame her to admit She's so without resources! Those hours you spend alone are grand, They're just ideal, you'll find, For thinking over all the things You've stored up in your mind. If you find yourself so dull, Your company so poor, What hope have you that other folks Won't find you, too-a bore! LA PERITA 1 14927 Thirty-five Tony Marian Smith, '27 COOL breeze ruflled the surface of the river. A glorious sunset was painting its waters red and gold, as an old weman plodded wearily along the western bank. As the wind struck her she shivered and drew her ragged shawl closer about her thin shoulders. Her bare feet peeped out aff -'A through her torn shoes. To the casual observer, the old woman would have presented a very miserable spectacle, but one close glance at the wrinkled old face would have noted the wonderful expression that lighted her whole being Some inward fire of hope seemed to beckon her on. A few yards up the road, three fishermen were landing and were carefully lifting frcm their boat something heavy, closely wrapped in canvas. At sight of the men, the old weman's pace quickened. When she reached them, she went timidly to the ycunger of the trio. Ah, sccr, you sec my boy, Tony? The fellow turned quickly, Boy Tony? Whalt hecs other name? Lots a' men name Tony. 'KI come long, long way to see my boy Tony--'fTony Costello-flittle boy when he lef' me. I look long time to fin' heemf' Tony Costello, the young man looked startled I no know heemf' The light died out of the old weman's face. She stared at the canvas bundle. A gust of wind blew the cover aside, revealing the dead face of a young Italian. The ol'.l woman's gaze became terrible and she screamed sharply as one of the men bent to cover his face. L'He drown today. We try to save heem. No use no use. He dead. The fellow shook his head sadly. The little group stood there silently. Suddenly a strange feeling crept over the men. They turned to the old woman. whose face was frozen with horror. My boy-fmy Tony, she moaned, and fell heavily forward, before any of the men could catch her. Death with infinite mercy had comforted her. f 1r'lj'-.vm LX PERITA 1 I 9 .2 7 4 1 i' if, I Sudden Happenings Celestine Berry, '28 Doris, cried Arline, waving a neatly written letter in her right hand, just think. Auntie has written to me, and she wants me to come down to her summer home to spend a week with her. I'm just crazy to go! Oh! I those hateful examinations. Don't stand there looking at me as if I have A i gone mad. What a lovely time I would have had. She sighed heavily, will be disappointed. - falling into a chair as if she were tired If I only could have gone. Auntie, too, Doris, after recovering from those rapidly fired words, stood staring at Arline. She had certainly never seen her act so before. Arline was a girl of probably twenty years. She was rather tall, and slender, and her blue eyes were remarkably clear and trusting. The resemblance between Arline and Doris was surprising. But Arline's hair was blonde while Doris' was auburn. Both girls were in the Sophomore class of college. That evening about half past nine, when the girls were reading in the library, Arline suddenly jumped from her chair. Doris followed her example very rapidly crying, Arline, what is the matter with you? Stop that this instant or I'll think you have gone mad. Arline was now sitting in the middle of the floor rocking back and forth with laughter. Finally she jumped up. Throwing her arms around Doris, she cried, Will you? Yes, you've got to. Oh! If you don't IfI'll think you're hateful. I say, you've got to go. Doris by this time was ready for almost anything. My dear Arline, what are you talking about and what is this I've got to do? she questioned weakly. Well listen, said Arline, starting explanations with an amused look on her face. You're going to be me. You need a vacation, you look all fagged out. Auntie knows nothing of me except what I have written. Oh! started Doris. I Come on I'll help you pack up so you can go on the early morning train, Arline quickly interrupted her. Running upstairs to her trunk, she brought back a bundle of letters and put them in Doris' lap. Now you read those. They are my letters from auntie for about the last year. A Doris obeyed mechanically. It was about all she could do. Arline's aunt must be a woman of about sixty years of age, she thought to herself, while read' ing the letters. After thinking for a while, she thought the idea wasn't so risky, and decided to put herself into the game. The night was full of dreams for both girls. fArline would surely be pleased if it went throughj Now remember, Arline said the next morning. You're Arline Thompson until you get back, and Doris McGowan just disappears, See? Thirty-s: 4 Then they went to the station and waited for the train, which soon came. Goodbye, Doris, said Arline. Guess I have to go back and take that Latin ex now. Be sure to make no breaks. ' Goodbye, said the girl with the borrowed name. I'll try my best, and,I hope you have good luck in your examinations. When she got off at Red Wood City, there was a big red touring carl waiting for her. So far everything was just as it had been planned. ,,,,,f' 771 Now what would happen if Aunt Ruth should find out she was. not Arline? Finally, the car rolled up and stopped in front of a beautiful white home. Lawn surrounded the building, and large palm trees spread here and there. A white haired woman stood in the doorway. A sweet little woman with a sad smile playing about the corners of her pretty lips. . As soon as the car stopped, she crossed the vine covered porch and descended the front stairs. Doris was out of the car by this time and in the arms of her Aunt Ruthf Doris disliked very much the deception she was maintaining against this trusting woman. Why, Arline, you do look like your mother! I always havevhad that idea, she said. Doris gulped involuntarily and said in a very polite manner, Do you think so, Auntie? Come, dear, I'll show you to your room. You've had a very tiresome and dusty ride. You will probably wish to rest up for a bit, before dinner. Your cousin will be home then, said her aunt as she left her. Q .V E Cousin, thought Doris. Who could she mean? There had been no mention of a cousin in the letters she had read. . Q Aunt Ruth said I'd be tired. She didn't miss it much. I must be sure to look charming for dinner, because there is no telling who this cousin might be. Isn't Aunt Ruth just adorable? It certainly is a pity Arline couldn't have come, thought Doris while she was moving around the room admiring everything: Soon a light rap was sounded on her door. Is, that you Aunt, Ruth? she asked taking her eyes from the mirror while tucking a few misplaced, strands of hair in place. I. , . Yes, dear. May I come in? asked the sweet voice Doris had already learned to love. . , She sprang to the door and opened it. , Are you ready to come donwstairs? Phil is waiting. . , Oh! Phil is the cousin! I thought he was to be my uncle, Arline quickly said to herself. She recovered from the shock just in time to hide her astonishment from her aunt. Yes I am ready, Auntie,7' she managed to say. She followed hier aunt downstairs as if she were walking on air. She was very excited. Phil was standing at the end of the hall ready to meet her. He was tall and very handsome. He had the appearance of spending a good deal of time on his dress. His coal black, wavy hair was neatly parted on the side. fThe kind of hair most girls admirej His eyes were brown and sparkled happily as he came forward to meet her. ' ' A Y LA PERITA E? l 9 2 7 Il 'rty-eight if-.qffef M V Q I Tlf , 4' A z ' 9 ff 1 - - Why did she have to pretend to be his cousin? My dear cousin, he said letting her hand slip into his,-he spoke a good deal like his mother,-'Tm extremely glad to meet you. How do you do, Phil? she said softly. When dinner was over, they went into the living room, where they remained talking mostly of her school work. She lay awake hours that night. Wasn't Phil wonderful? Oh! I'Ie's so handsome. Poor Arline at school taking exs when she should be here. Phil also found it hard to sleep. The week flew by. There was only one day left! How she hated to leave! She and Aunt Ruth had come to love each other. And Phil, too had been such a good pal. They certainly would miss one another. Yesterday Phil had said, Gee, Arline, I hate to see you go. We've had such a wonderful week. I hate to leave, too, came the sad answer. That night she promised herself that she would never leave the house under any, but her own name. She surprised herself by this resolution. The next day all was gloomy while the preparations for her departure were taking place. Aunt Ruth, she started her explanations suddenly, I have something to tell you. What is it, dear? she questioned. Oh Auntie. Promise you'll forgive me. I didn't mean anything when it started. She quietly began to sob. Darling, tell me quickly what you mean, Aunt Ruth commanded gently, for she was quite bewildered. Finally Doris started her story and told everything. She became quite weak from crying. Everyone remained silent when her story was ended. ' Then Aunt Ruth took her in her arms and put her cool hands on her forehead. There, dear, she said. 'Tm glad you told me. I should have been angry if I had ever found out from anyone but you. Your honesty makes me love you the more. Phil, too, became hopeful. Maybe he would have half a chance. When things were ready, the trio started out for the station. They arrived just in time to see the train coming around the bend about a half mile away. Goodfbyes were said, and Doris kissed her pretended aunt. When she shook hands with Phil, he whispered, I'll be up in a week or two to see you and my real cousin. Goodfbyef' illii-'f It 1977 i.Xi1i - Thirty e ,4 1 Y ' il..I.Lf 'fITW'1 i I . J I Wonder . Eugenia Meck, '28 I wonder what you're doing This morning at this time. I wonder if you're busy While I'm writing this small rhyme. I'm sitting here in Spanish And trying to do the stuff, But, my poor brains are ruined, And my faculties all rough. I wonder if you're studying And wishing you were not, If you're looking at the trees and birds And thinking school's all rot. A Mystery Untold Clarence Enos, '28 may OT far from the village of Toronto, so called because of the large oak trees rising from a lake on the outskirts of the town, lived a poor farmer with his wife and six children. john Winston seemed to have no luck on his farm, and when his neighbors had a good crop, his seemed to ' 'Q' ' turn just the opposite. It was said in the neighborhood that he was the son of a wealthy and well known English nobleman, but earlier in his life he had gone against his father's wishes and had married the daughter of an English peasant. The most noticeable part of the Winston family was their eldest daughter, Capitola. She was admired by everyone. Her beauty could not be excelled. There was no one in comparison with her in the village of Toronto. This only caused jealousy among'many other families. Capitola's outstanding beauty was her head of beautiful golden hair. In the village of Toronto, .the inhabitants believed that all the old widows who had daughters or wished to possess beautiful daughters, belonged to what they called a witches' association. When the wind howled through the trees at night, and the wolves howled in the forest, it was believed to be only the horrible cries X PliRlT.'X P '23 l 9 Z Forty l X PERITA 4 '15 of these witches as they went on their destructive way. It was thought these witches were very jealous of beauty, and the torture that they could give was horrible. Every year, the people gave a large festival after the harvests were over. This festival was given to celebrate the successful harvests and to keep the witches in good humor by amusing them. It was late in November, and the Winston family was getting ready to attend the festival, an amusement which they had never missed. The celebration was held on the banks of a little lake shaded by the huge, straggling oaks. A new event was to take place at the festival that had never occurred before. The prettiest young girl of the village was to be chosen queen of the festival. This would cause much jealousy, and many people feared that if one of the witches' daughters was not chosen, woe to the unfortunate that was, for the witches would surely seek ref venge. At last the day came, and the Winston family, dressed in their best, set out in a spring wagon for the festival grounds. Capitola was more beautiful than ever. The very excitement made her cheeks a beautiful coloring of warm pink. It was a day late in the fall, the time of year when one cannot tell when the evening is going to be calm or stormy. The whole population of Toronto took part in the celebration, and at last the choosing of the queen was to be made. Capitola, with great delight, took part in it. There was no other girl who could compare with her beautyg so she was elected queen of the festival. Everything proceeded as before, but as evening drew near, the sky grew dark with clouds, and a heavy mist filled the atmosphere. Thunder roared, and the nearby forests seemed to be a den of howling demons. The festival broke up, and the queen's kingdom was ruined. On the way home, there was not a word said among the Winston family. As Capitola jumped into her scanty bed and drew the covers around her, the rain began to fall in big drops, then in quick and uneven falls, that seemed like ghosts or witches creeping to the very eaves of the roof. Capitola was almost sickened with fear and horror, but at last managed to fall asleep. After bolting and locking all the doors and shutters, Mr. Winston retired also All night long the wind howled, and the rain fell in heavy, quick gushes. The next morning when Mrs. Winston went to wake her beautiful daughter, a vision met her eyes that sickened her with a shuddering pain. There lay her once beautiful daughter with her golden hair scorched on one side and a large dark streak down her face on the same side. And to this day the mystery remains un- told, but the people of Toronto still think it was the work of the jealous witches. ' Forty-one '23 l927 A The Lady' Who Is Springtime Winnie Jang, '30 The Lady who is springtime works In emerald cap today, Shutting the closet of the frost And packing snow away. From green, delightful pocketbook She takes her bunch of keys And with a sunny day unlocks The cupboard of the trees. Lifting a box of scarlet out, All folded throat and wing, She dusts the last years' robins off And hangs them up to sing. Rhymes Elizabeth Weidmann, '28 The prettiest rhymes are those one finds When wholly unaware. When' deep in the charms of nature's arms One finds them everywhere. They come like the breeze in willow trees, just drifting through the air! A lFreshie's Fate A Freshie saw a Senior fall! And foolishly, he laughed-. KNOW his friends are writing A fitting epitaphj LA PERITA fi? 9 L' Qftv: We i is X 'f4ff If X s X i S ff xl ff X c X x R s A 43A A Music Elaine Vollman, '29 ff , HIS year has been very frugal with its plays, as more attention has been given to scholastic enterprises. Athletics have also played a prominent part. E The only play of this term will be given by the seniors. The play .u g has not yet been selected and will be presented :after La Penta has gone to press. We sincerely hope that this play will meet with success equal to the success of other plays presented by the Class of '27. A great interest has been taken in music this year. Although the Boy's Glec Club was not reorganized, a greater number of girls signed up for Girl's Cvlec Club than last year. The Girl's Glee Club assembles in the auditorium for one period, twice a week, to practice diiferent songs under the able instruction of Miss Peekema. During Teacher's Institute the Girl's Glee Club was invited to sing several numbers in a program given at Sacramento Hi'. The orchestra has also been resumed under the direction of Mr. Marvin, who comes down from Sacramento every Thursday. The students in the orchestra are: Henriette Myers, pianog Marcella Dye, violing George Petavine, drumg Mr. Marvin, assisting with the violin. SP S Q A cynic is an idealist who is afraid of his ideals. It's all right to begin at the bottomfexcept when you're learning to swim. Fliity-three -A General News Elaine Vollman, '29 ' February 22, Washington's birthday was celebrated at C. U. H. S. The grammar school pupils and high school students assembled in the high school auditorium and listened to President Coolidge's speech over the radio, which was installed by the kindness of Mr. Bates for that ...Q purpose. I After the speech, the following program was presented by the high school students: a speech, The General History of George Washington, by Kathryn Greene, a piano solo, by Henriette Myers, a recitation, Oh Captain, My Captain, by Arvid Pederson, The Gettysburg Address, by Curtis Chew, and several selections were sung by the Girl's Glee Club. Mr. Halley also read a very inter' esting article about Washington. Typing The first Sacramento County Typing Contest was held at Elk Grove on Feb' ruary 26, 1927. Five schools took part: Elk Grove, Galt, San Each school furnished its own typewriters, which or busses. In all, there were fiftyfeight contestants. Courtland was represented by Clive Chaldeen, nik, Marcella, Dye, Rose King, Haruko Suyeda, Yamashita in the first year class, and by Irene Elizabeth Wiedmann in the second year class. juan, Folsom, and Courtland. were conveyed in private cars Evelyn Guisti, Elizabeth Bud' Marie Wiedmann, and Kiyo Parenti, Edith Pederson, and The first year class did not make any records, but Elizabeth Wiedmann brought the school into second place in accuracy and fourth place in speed. Galt and Elk Grove held the highest honors. A very delightful time was had by all after the contest at a luncheon served by the Elk Grove High School girls. Hereafter this contest will be held annually. The Parrot ,ra al, ,HE PARROT is the first newspaper Courtland Hi has ever published. The size of the school does not permit an independent paper, and so it is published in a section of the Rio Vista Banner. However, even this would not have been possible if Mr. Cyr had not realized the importance , gl of journalism in high schools, and offered us space in his weekly paper. The students were very glad to have this opportunity, and accepted immediately. Following the acceptance, a name was chosen, The Parrot. It was then arf LA PERITA ii? 1927 Fortyefour . Aix f' f -Q I ' 1 ranged that the Seniors were to edit the paper, with the Juniors as assistants, while the remaining classes were to be reporters. The following is the original staff: Lenore Greene .................................. ........ E ditorfm-Chief joe Rankin ............ .......... A ssistant Editor Harvey Pylman ........ ....... B usiness Manager Olive Chaldeen ........ .. ........ Literary Editor Henriette Myers .......... ........ S ocial Editor Arvid Pederson ........ ........ A thletic Editor Alta Kirtlan .............................................................................. News Editor joe Rankin and Alta Kirtlan resigned their positions. Victoria de Back and Velma Hordorn were elected to fill the vacancies. Looking over the completed term, one may easily see that a great deal of good has been done, for the school newspaper has given the students much needed practice in journalism, and has promoted school spirit. Each and every member of The Parrot staff deserves a great deal of credit, 'for it is no easy task to take up a new enterprise, and make a success of it. It is sincerely hoped that The Parrot will be as successful in the coming years as it has this year. WHAT TO DO, AND WHAT NOT TO DO, TO STAY ON THE GOOD SIDE OF THE TEACHERS N ever-- 1. Slam the door when leaving class, fimmediately after being requested to leavej. 2. Speak, unless called upon. 3. Hand work in late. 4. Get caught copying. 5. Make any wise-cracks to the teachers. 6. Admit that you haven't studied your lesson. 7. Arrive late to classes. . 8. Admit being up to Courtland. 9. Eat in class. 10. Disagree with the profs. Always-- 1. Sit in class with an intelligent looking countenance. 2. Bring flowers to the teachers. 3. Consult the tachers on matters of vital importance. 4. Sit still in study hall. Accumulated inside dope of four years of high school work. LA PERIT.-X 'ET l 9 2 7 Forty-5 ,4 ,351 . M'------wg'-'iT 67 7 l ..-QM .f -- Tl l f' j ., I A Social ,V Marian Smith, '27 rosa HE High School life at ' C. U. H. S. for the year 'ya 5 '1927 was not all work f .J qw and athletics. Dances and :N X .J i social times helped to .. f I 4 U: keep all the students and teachers ' msg' I A f ' in gay spirits. jf A, N C9 61 ' The Freshmen and Teacher's 1' I' at J' p K5 7X - - ' ' . N 77 ll fy reception was given on the even' is rf pill' . .1 - gf 'Xl ing of October the ninth, in the ' 'T 5, li high school auditorium. Nearly 5 i ' I J i 55' ,QW the entire student body was there , ., 'A to welcome the newcomers. The if if Cl V - T Q, ill ll' I V if G l 1 U incoming youngsters and bashful f Y W Mlm teachers soon became acquainted , '! i?', ' 5 la fx. . f C: 'D i .1 1 2 T T W X 9,0 , I with one another, and everyone . ' l l- v had a merry time. Q 7 On December the third, a ' most successful dance was given XI, by the Sophomores. The auditor' , ium was decorated with flowers , I l 6, ,I ' and a red-hot orchestra was en' 7' ' joyed for the evening. Refreshments were served by the Sophomore girls. Thanks to you, Sophs! The Freshman Costume Ball was given on Friday evening, March the eleventh, in the high school auditorium. The Frosh left nothing undone to make the even-' ing a success. The dance started with a grand march and prizes were given to those who wore the best costumes. Keep up the spirit, Freshmen! The Fashion Show, given by the girls under the auspices of Miss Gratiot, for the benefit of L'La Perita was a huge success, notwithstanding the fact that it was given on April Fool's Day. The girls modeled the clothes loaned by different stores in Sacramento. The school orchestra furnished the music and everything went over big Congratulations to those who helped to make this a success! The junior Prom, the greatest social function of the year was given on Friday evening, May the thirteenth. The Prom, which was given in honor of the seniors, was one of the most enjoyable evenings spent in the high school auditorium. The commercial room was transformed into the cozy room, where refreshments were served. The auditorium was artistically decorated with flowers and vines. Every' one enjoyed dancing to the pleasant music of the orchestra and amid the dim lights and fragrance of flowers. The seniors will remember this as their last happy dance during high school days. Here's to your success, Juniors! Commencement week ended the social activities of the year. .s,. l X lllplxllk . I O 2 1 f fy. ,M A V' ,v 5' 1 K -M 4AY'A'WvWm' ff J ' v A 1 X W 'U ff x 1,1 f W ' X f f K X Jf v if Wy Wfbfaziagb. J l'm'1y-crglv? Squad Football ft, ,P -W M-, 62 ' f 'x' ,f 11 i , A Boys' Athletics I, HE basketball and baseball teams of Courtland,High School suffered an irreparable loss this year, when George King was forced from school due to illness. King was the quintet's star forward for the nine games in which he participated before leaving school. The team missed his U ' pepper, his shooting, and his passwork. Last year he was the best shortfstop in our baseball league. His batting, fielding and beadwork, played an important part in Courtland winning the league championship. He is this year's captain of the national pastime, and the boys surely miss him in the lineup. He was a star halfback on the football team this year, and fortunately he was able to finish the season. We hope for a speedy recovery, George, and that you will be back for the varsities of 1927 and '28, -The Teams. ' X Gridiron George King, '28 This year's football team was one of the strongest teams Courtland has ever put out. Although the team lost the majority of its games, Coach Myron Brown should receive much credit. There being only fifteen boys turning out for football, scrim' mage was impossible. The team had eight lettermen left from last year. They were: Theodore Myers Joe Rankin George King Harry Petri Frederic Barry Tim Jang Jack Chew T J Jesse Thomas The team lost Paul Myers, Bayard Miller, William Gwerder, Ca min and Ralph Pylman. The places left vacant by these men were Mpycrs filled by the following players: Clarence Enos Thomas Burke George Francis Andrew Sugimoto Courtland lost many of its games by one touchdown, after putting up a hard fight against schools like Stockton, Roseville and Sacramento. V l X Pl lll'li'.X 1 1 9 7 7 Forty-1 i 'N The following men received football letters: Captain Theodore Myers Harry Petri joe Rankin George Francis Charles Cstman Dick Hudson Tim Jang ' Andrew Sugimoto George King Frederic Barry Clarence Enos Thomas Burke Jesse Thomas George Hudson Jack Chew Courtland's hopes for next year's football team are very high, as they will lose only three men, and so they expect to have a championship team. Sacramento 6-Courtland 0 The first football game of the year was with the Sacramento High, at Court' land. The two teams were very evenly matched. The first half was played in the middle of the field, neither team being 'able to make much ground. The first half was scoreless. The second half Courtland received the kickfoff and started a march down the field to Sacramentds twenty yard line, where they were forced to pass. The pass was intercepted by a Sacramento man, who ran eighty yards for the only score of the game. The Courtland boys made eight costly fumbles. Courtland out' played Sacramento through the whole game, with Sacramento getting the breaks. Brother's College 20-Courtland 6 Courtland's next game was with Christian Brother's College, at Courtland. Brother's College outweighed the Green and Gold eleven from ten to Hfteen pounds per man. The first half the two teams battled to a scoreless tie. The second half Captain Myers intercepted a pass, and ran to the three yard line, where he went over for a touchdown on the next play. Due to Christian Brother's weight and the breaks of the game, Brother's College scored three touch' downs, and converted two making the final score 20 to 6. Courtland showed great improvement over the last week's play and outfplayed Brother's College through the whole game. Lodi 38-Courtland 0 Courtland lost the first league game of the season to the Lodi Flames, The Green and Gold eleven threatened to score in the first quarter, when Rankin blocked a punt. Courtland outfplayed Lodi the Hrst half. In the second half, behind good interference, Lodi started end runs that Court' IA PERITA '23 1 9 2 7 I' ffy 3 5275 pi. X 1 l 1 l land was unable to stop. Due to the absence of our Coach and Captain Myers, ' who was injured in the first half, Lodi was able to run up a score of 38 to O. l K Elk Grove 0-Courtland 24 l Courtland defeated the strong Elk Grove eleven 24 to O. Courtland out' 5 classed Elk Grove through the whole game. The Hrst half ended 18 to O, when Q Petri, King and Myers made long runs. 5 The Green and Gold eleven was unable to score in the third quarter. After 4 Rankin had blocked a punt, Courtland started a march down the field led by King and Petri. Petri scored the last touchdown of the game on a reverse play. The outstanding stars of the game were Petri, King, Rankin and Francis. Stockton 13-Courtland 0 I Courtland was defeated by Stockton in one of the greatest football games 1 ever staged on the Stockton field, by a score of 13 to 0. The Green and Gold eleven had four crippled men, who played the whole game. The first half ended in a scoreless tie, as Courtland had the ball on Stockton's six yard line as the gun sounded. The second half Stockton scored two touchdowns on end runs. The Green t and Gold eleven opened up an aerial attack late in the game, which started on 3 their own ten yard line, and ended on Stockton's ive yard line as the gun sounded. The feature of the game was Francis' punting, and backing up the line. li Roseville 13-Courtland 0 Roseville defeated Courtland in a hard fought battle by the score 13 to O. The first half ended in a scoreless tie, with Courtland outfplaying Roseville. Roseville scored a touchdown on the first play in the second half on a trick I pass. Courtland was able to hold Roseville from scoring until the last minute of play, when another pass went for a touchdown. The stars of the game were l Enos, Andy and Francis. Galt 7-Courtland 32 ' The Green and Gold eleven easily defeated Galt 32 to 7. Courtland made yardage through Galt's line at will. The first half ended 26 to 7. The second half Galt's defense strengthened, and Courtland only scored one Q touchdown. King and Petri made several long runs, which brought the crowd 2 to their feet. Rankin, Chew and Jang broke through Galt's defense at will. 1 Sonora 11-Courtland 0 Sonora defeated Courtland in a great mud battle, which ended in a 11 to O score. The first half ended 7 to O, when Sonora scored a touchdown on an off tackle buck. The second half Sonora scored four points on safeties. Petri was nailed be' l hind his goal line for two points. Francis attempted to punt, but it was blocked, and King fell on the ball for two more points. The Green and Gold eleven opened up an aerial attack, but due to the ball being so slippery was unsuccessf ful. During the game it rained and the field was converted into a sea of mud. The miners proved to be better seamen than the river boys. l..X f7lfRlT.X 1 l 9 Z 7 Fifty .i,,,v, an A,---.W-,,..,,,,..-..- ,,., -.-.... i. W , , ,. . is The Basketball Team Marian Smith, '27 Courtland Highs quintet Of five sturdy men, Was one of the leagues best bets But fell down towards the end, Captain Rankin, center, Whose ability to shoot Made many points for Courtland, And earned the rooters' root. Thomas and King, the forwards, Were both well worthy of praise. With the baskets they hooped for Courtland The score they surely raised. Myers, Chew, and Petri As guards were excellent men, All three of superior quality, Three loud cheers for them! v Here's to the hoopsters of Courtland, Who played and showed their grit Though luek turned for the other side, We still think they're the best, we'll admit. X '9l'lQlTX Frfly-fren .4 4- X I 'ix I Basketball This year's basketball team was one of the strongest conf tenders for the cup that Courtland High School has ever had. To begin with, the team was composed of five veterans: George King, Jesse Thomas ........................ Forwards Joe Rankin fCaptainj .......................,,.,.,......,., Center Jack Chew, Harry Petri ..........,...,.............,...,. Guards Theodore Myers and Charles Ostman were two snappy sub- stitutes. Ostman is a new man who shows promise of being a very valuable player. When the football season ended, the boys were anxious and pepped up for basketball. ' There was much enthusiasm in the squad. Coach Myron Brown organized the boys, but he was unable to finish the seasong so his able assistant, Claud Vollman, took the reins of the squad. Coach Vollman had very little trouble Rank,-,, getting his men in good condition, for most of them were just off the football team. K K Courtland lost many of its games by one basket. If the Green and Gold five had got the breaks in these close games they would have probably won the chamf pionship. Captain Coach Vollman should receive much credit for putting out a winning team. The team ended in second place just beneath Galt. The following men received letters: Captain joe Rankin jack Chew Harry Petri I George King jesse Thomas Theodore Myers Charles Ostman Courtland has hopes for a championship team for next year as they lose only one veteran of this year's squad, Captain Joe Rankin. Courtland Defeats Rio Vista Courtland basketball team opened the season with the fast Rio Vista team. The two teams battled the first half to a tied score. The second half Courtland scored six points to Rio Vista's four. The final score was Courtland ten, and Rio Vista eight. King, Courtland's star forward, scored live of his team's ten points. Captain Rankin showed rare form at center. Courtland Wins First League Game Courtland's quintet met lone in the first league game of the season, at lone. LA PERITA '23 1 9 2 7 Fifty-thru :-.wwava INN lPliRlT,X Q 1 9 2 7 ff 49... 'NQQIQ-'T .- T.- . 'ff V ..,1.....fQ..Q....f.....,.-f. Courtland broke through Ione's defense at will. The first half ended in Court' land's favor, thirteen to nine. The second half Courtland cinched the game by scoring thirteen points, and making the final score twentyfsix to thirteen. Captain Rankin was high point man with ten points, and King was a close second with eight points. Courtland Defeated by Sacramento High Sacramento High basketball team defeated Courtland in a hard fought practice game. The first half ended with Courtland leading ten to eight. The second half Sacramento scored ten points to Courtland's six, making the final score eighteen to sixteen. Petri, Courtland's guard, was high point man, scoring six points. Courtland Defeated by Sutter Creek in Great Battle Courtland and Sutter Creek met in the greatest basketbal lgame ever staged on the Sutter Creek court. At the end of the first half Sutter Creek had a nine to eight lead. In the second half the score seefsawed back and forth. The Hnal score was seventeen to fifteen. Sutter Creek scored the winning basket just as the whistle blew. A Captain Rankin, Courtland's center, was high point man, with thirteen of his team's sixteen points. Courtland Wins Over Sutter High Courtland defeated Sutter High to the tune of seventeen to ten. The first half ended eight to four in Courtland's favor. In the second half Courtland cinched the game by scoring nine points to Sutter's six. King, Courtland's forward, was high point man with seven points, and Thomas a close second with six points. Chew played a stellar game at guard. Courtland Easily Defeats Elk Grove The Courtland quintet defeated the Elk Grove High School by a score of thirty' six to seventeen. The first half ended with Courtland leading seventeen to ten. In the second half Courtland scored at will, while Elk Grove could not break through Courtland's five men defense. Thomas, Courtland's forward, was high point man with fourteen points, with King a close second with thirteen points. Captain Rankin's pass work was in' vincible. Courtland in Great Battle with Galt Galt basketball team defeated Courtland in a great battle at the Courtland gym. In the first half Galt was leading nine to seven. At the end of the third quarter Courtland was able to tie the score at fifteen. In the fourth quarter Galt cinched the Fifi!-four .0 A AY W, WW, ,,,,,,,,,-,A ,,A..,,-,-..-.,-,......-W- game, by scoring eight points to Courtland's three. The final score was twenty' three to eighteen. Rankin and Thomas starred for the Courtland team. Ione Defeated by Courtland The Courtland quintet easily defeated lone by a score of thirtyfone to ten. The first half ended in Courtland's favor, thirteen to two. In the second half Courtland scored at will, while Chew and Petri, the mighty guards, broke up all the lone plays. Thomas and Rankin were tied for high point honors, hooping ten points each. Sutter Creek Wins Over Courtland The Sutter Creek High basketball team defeated Courtland twentyftwo to seven' teen. At the end of the first half the score was tied ten all. In the second half Sutter Creek scored twelve points to Courtland's seven. King, Courtland's forward, was high point man with six points, with Thomas a close second with five points. Rio Vista Defeats Courtland On her own court Rio Vista defeated Courtland by a score of thirty-one to nineteen. At the end of the first half Rio Vista was leading seventeen to eight. In the second half Courtland's defense went to pieces and Rio Vista scored at will. Captain Rankin and Thomas were high point men with six points each. King was on the sick list and was therefore unable to play against the boys of the lower Delta section. His teamfmates keenly felt his absence. Courtland Loses to Elk Grove The Courtland hoopsters were defeated by Elk Grove eighteen to eleven. The first half ended by a very close score, with Elk Grove in the lead. In the second half, Elk Grove, being used to their outdoor court, was able to score enough points to win the game. Thomas, Courtland's forward, was high point man with six points, and Rankin was il close second with five points. . .fflr Fifty-five xxx .-.B I Baseball Court1and's hope for another championship baseball team is very high for the coming season. Coach Myron Brown has many veterans left from last year's championship team. They are: Captain George King .......... Shortstop Joe Rankin ............................ First Base ' Jesse Thomas .................. Second Base Harry Petri .......... ....... T hird Base Clarence Enos ....... ......... L eft Field Theodore Myers ............ Center Field Thomas Burke ..,..... .............. P itcher jack Chew .................. ...Right Field Coach Brown has some promising new material. They are Charles Ostman, George Francis and Harry Shironaka. Thomas Burke, last year's pitcher, shows prom' Cggxgn ise of being as valuableto his team as he was last season. P The team seems to have much more batting power than they did last season. In their first 'practice game the boys hit the ball to the total of twelve runs to Rio Vista's eight. The 'new league has been formed with 'the following teams entering: Elk Grove ' Courtland . Sacramento Galt For the last two years Courtland has won the championship by defeating these teams. , Barring injuries, Courtland should win another championship under the able coaching of Myron Brown. H B Track i Tbe boys of Courtland have never taken a great deal of interest in track, be' cause baseball occupies the prominent position. The baseball teams have won two championships, but the track teams have placed only once in a county track meet. Nevertheless, Mr. Kishpaugh always holds track practice for those who are interested. , This year Coach Myron Brown assisted Mr. Kishpaugh by devoting one day a week toward track. V Onthe set week day, the entire baseball team turned their attention to track eventsg in this manner their coaches inspired some enthusiasm for track without detracting from baseball. There was an interclass meet held, and it was won by the junior class. ,We believe that in the near future the boys will have a team that will be a strong bidder for the honors at the county meet. ' LA PERITA '23 1 9 2 7 F ifty-six l Fffty-:even Girls, Athletics Olive Chaldeen, '27 Soccer K? ! W THLETICS is one of the main interests of a high school student, especially in Courtland. The girls began the athletic season with soccer, under the direction of Miss Peekema. This game was new to the girls and, con- ,PJLA sequently, caused much enthusiasm. Almost every girl signed up for soccer and many exciting interclass games were held. Sacramento being the only county school with an organized soccer team, no outside games were held, but the girls are looking forward to having a regular hardftofbeat team next year. Basketball The basketball season opened with a cheer. Before long the following permanf ent team was formed: Forwards ............... ................... Catherine Cassie and Evelyn Guisti Centers .................................. Edna Mason and Helene Cassie fcaptainj Guards ...,.................................. Eugenia Meck and Elizabeth Wiedmann Willa Buckley, Irene Parenti and Myrtle Ricketts were active substitutes. The first game held was with Galt at Courtland on january 28th. The Galt girls played a great game fhaving had a man coachj, winning over the locals with a score of 32 to 6. On the 4th of February the Courtland girls were defeated on their home court by IoneY13 to 6. bzfty-eight V .1 'xi 1 l Elk Grove High School had no girls' basketball team this year and both the boys' and girls' return games with Galt were cancelled before the season ended, so, after all, the girls did not have a chance to show what they could do. A game with Rio Vista was also postponed and, finally, cancelled. Nevertheless, a schedule of inf terclass games was carried out in which the unclassified fregular teamj came out victorious, as could be expected. 'In the meantime, the Native Daughters of Court' land organized a team and several fast games were played between them and the members of the high school team. Baseball With the first days of spring came baseball. In 1926 the girls held the champ' ionship of Sacramento County and, with many of the same players on hand, they are hoping forithat same honor again this year. Track The girls took much interest in track this year. To arouse interest, Coach Peekema held an interclass meet. Some very good material was developed. Unwelcomed Guest 2 7 Don't ever be the kind of guest Who never lets her hostess rest! Who, knowing breakfast is at eight, Makes all the hungry family wait, Till, calm and cool and dressed in state, She wanders in, serenely late. She leaves her garments where the're shed, Nor volunteers to make her bed, Although her hostess, she can see, Is just as busy as can be! The familynbooks, long kept with care, She strews about her everywhere, And candy wrappers can be found Adorning everything around! And then, at last she goes her way, Her hostess really longs to say We want you,-dear, to know We're always pleased to see you go! 1 X-l'lfRl'l'.X s 1 Q 3 f Fifty-mn: Name David Elliot ........ Doris Fisher ........ Elsie Goldman ........ Vernon Hinsdale ....... Yen Jang..Q ........... . Doris Lefller .......... Frank Matrocee ......... Louise Olson ......... Donna McKay ........ George Smith ........ John Colby ........ Clyde Bishop ............. Cyril Gammon ............. Connor Templeton .............. Oliver Kurtz ........................... .......,, Clemence Thisby Thomas.. Georgia Colby ....................... Ralph Krull ..............,......,,,,. Ruth Krull Webber ............ Mabel Gammon ............,...., Margaret Miller Nethercott ...........,,.., Pauline Miller Stambough Marie Anderson ...................,. ,,,,,,,,, Gerald Kurtz ........................... Josephine Buckley Hanlon.. Elsie Erickson Jonson .........,,.. .,,,,,,,, Mae Buckley ......... Elmer Hunter ....... Norman Jang ....... Some Law .......... Lawrence Thisby ........ Steve Collins ...........,. Mildred Bishop ......... Elsie Leiller ........... Isabelle Bauer ........... Stanley Hallender ......... - ,x V 'N la r ' Alumni Class of 1920 Occupation ' Farming .................,.... Bank of Courtland ........ At Home ..................... Farming ........ ,.Clerk.......... Teaching ...... Farming ........ Married ......... Teaching p ....... At Home .......... Class of 1921 Trucking ...... At Home .... Working ....... Working ....... U.C ............................. Married ............... Telephone Operator ......... At Home ....................... Married .......... Oflice ......... Married ........ Married ........ Teaching ...... Chemist ........ Married 1 ....... Married..Q ..... . Class of 1922 Recorder's Office .,..... Working ..............,,, Farming ........ Butcher ......... A Class of 1923 .......,.Traveling .........Stanford........ Nursing ......... Mills College .......... .........Standard Oil Co. Address ..........Courtland .......-.....Courtland .......San Francisco .......Holland Land -...........Oakland ..........Courtland .....................Madera .......................Oakland Vancouver, Canada -................Courtland ..........Courtland ..........Courtland ..............Hood .......Sacramento .........Berkeley ................Fresno ..........Courtland ........Clarksburg ........Clarksburg .......Sacramento g ............ Gilroy ..........Courtland ..........Courtland .......San Francisco .................Courtland ..........Merritt Island ........Sacramento ..........Courtland ..........Courtland .........Oakland ...ffffffffffiSQ,LiLL XiQLQ ..........Randall Island .............Courtland .............Oakland ..........Richmond L .AX PERITA l92 Sixty., -. . A i Doris Smith ....... Helen Herzog .......... Myrtle Bates ......... Margaret Berry ........ Joseph Herzog ............ ....... june Kirtlan Hicks ......... ....... Alber Law .................... ....... Charles Wiedmann ......... ....... George Thisby ................. A. ............. Mary Jane Thlsby ............................. Barry James .............. Dorothy Thomas. ......... ..... . . Ellis Collins ............... Rico Besso .................... ....... Norman Bunnell .......... ....... Eleanor Bishop ........ Albert Pylman ........ Alice Pylman ................ ....... Vera Conner ................... ....... Margaret Wiedmann Roy Hicks ....................... ....... Mary Reed ........................... ....... Marie Nielson Phipps ......... ......... Louise Dobbins ............... ....... Christine Chew ........ Ben Mason ................ Elvira Cortapassi .......... ....... Melvin Quinn ..,....... james Owyang ........ Elmer Hinsdale ........ Paul Myers .................. ....... Henry Itchimara .......... ....... Dorothy Moeckel ........ ....... Gladys Smith ............ Mitsuka Tatsuda .......... ....... Virgie Reddick ........ Clinton Dean ............ William Gwerder ........ ....... Stefanie Paulo .......... v ...Nursing ..... Class of 1924 ...Teaching ...... ...Teaching ...... ...Working ...... ...Farming .... ...Married ............................. Butcher .............................. ...Sacramento Junior College Class of 1925 ...At Home .................................... ........Sacramento ..........Courtland ..........Courtland ......Sacramento ..........Courtland ......Sacramento ..........Oakland ......Sacramento .Walnut Grove ...Mills College ............................................ Oakland ...Sacramento Junior College ...Sacramento Junior College ....... ...Bank of Italy ................... ...Heald's Electric School ..... ...Home ................................. ...Sacramento junior College ...Working at Home ........... ......Sacramento ......Sacramento ......Sacramento ..........Oakland ..............Hood ......Sacramento ..............Hood ...College of Pacific ................ ............. S tockton ...Fabiola Hospital ........ .. . ...Bank of Courtland .... ...Working ................. ...At Home ...... Home ................................. ...Sacramento junior College ....... ...Salesman ............................ ...Working ............................. ...Home ................... ...Heald's College ....... Class of 1926 ...Heald's College ................. ...Sacramento Junior College ....... ...Working ........................... .Married ................................ ..San Francisco ..........Courtland ................Hood ......................Vorden Walnut Grove ........Courtland ......Sacramento .........Portland ..........Oakland ..............Courtland ........San Francisco ........Sacramento ......Sacramento ..Holland Land ...Post Graduate ................................ Walnut Grove ...Home ....................... ...Pharmacy School ....... ...Teacher's College ...... ................Hood ..San Francisco ,........San jose ...Shell O11 Co ......................... .......... C ourtland ...Sacramento Junior College San Francisco Normal ........ ........Sacramento . ........ San Francisco l X PERITA 1 I 9 2 7 Sixty- 'F-an. we ' 7 ,i X5 Q Editor-in-Chief Doris Leiiler ............ Connor Templeton Mae Buckley ............ Isabelle Bauer ....... Charles Wiedmann ......... Elinor Bishop ......... Clinton Dean ........ President David Elliot Dewy Arrasmith Vernon Hinsdale Doris Lefiler Connor Templeton Mae Buckley Lawrence Thisby Myrtle Bates Margaret Wiedmann William Gwerder Our Predecessors La Pei-its Heads .uunn1920nunu .unun1921nnnu .unHH1922unnn .HUNUIQZSHUHU .NuHn1924nnnn .uuun1925u0nn . ......... 1926 ....... . Student Senate 1916-1927 Vice President Della Lawsten Yen Jang Clemence Thisby Connor Templeton Carl Jones Lawrence Thisby Myrtle Bates Margaret Wiedmann Gladys Smith Alta Kirtlan Business Manager .........David Elliot .....4....Carl Jones Steve Collins .........George Thisby Barry Jones Norman Bunnell .......,...Joe Rankin Secretary Violet Owyang George Smith Max Grishauber Clemence Thisby Mae Buckley Norman Jang Elsie Lefiler Helen Herzog Alice Pylman Henriette Myers I X PERITA I I 9 .S xty-two H l 1 An Appreciation Gi N the 1927 edition of La Perita, the editor has seen fit to introduce a. new system of ad' if vertising, by which he believes the advertiser 'ily 'QQ' and the annual will derive a. greater benefit. thi V734 This method is based on the idea that, the mo ou say, the less people remember. Little space is consumed, all necessary infomation is given, andthe large and small business man is put on an equal basis. This system has proved successful financially, and thc editor hopes that the booster, in other words adverf tiser, will be thoroughly satisfied and continue to use this paper as a means to cry his waresg for it is through his support that the publication of La Perita' is made possible. V N l LA PERITA Wi? l 9 Sixty-th rss 27 ,. yilm rxix H. A N -x A-f K' DS A I' Boosters JOSEPH FISHER SOFT DRINKS AND SMOKES COURTLAND DR. T. F. HASSETT PHYSICIAN COURTLAND BANK OF COURTLAND , A COURTLAND MILLER 86 JACKSON GENERAL MERCHANDISE COURTLAND 1-1. F. Isl-IAM ac soN A MEATS COURTLAND GEORGE RENDALL GENERAL CONTRACTOR COURTLAND M. A. THOMSEN AUTO REPAIR COURTLAND DELTA DAIRY MILK AND CREAM COURTLAND L ST. SERVICE STATION OILS, ACCESSORIES TWENTY-FIRST AND L STS., SACRAMENTO l,X ILRITX 19 2 7 Sixty-four . 7- - ,. UTA I More of 'em D. C. SIMPSON GENERAL MERCHANDISE COURTLAND JOHN SKINNER BARBER COURTLAND I DELTA AUTO SALES FORD AGENCY COURTLAND COURTLAND PHARMACY DRUGS COURTLAND CHAUNCEY L. CHEW GENERAL MERCHANDISE COURTLAND DUNN 86 BONETTI DODGE AGENCY ISLETON THE GARDINER COMPANY GENERAL MERCHANDISE ISLETON HOOD HOTEL A REAL ITALIAN DINNERS HOOD LA GRAVE AUTO SUPPLY GARAGE HOOD IA PERITIX 1977 sawn And Still Some More BANK OF RIO VISTA RIO VISTA SAVERCOAL 86 McDERMOTT KLEIBER MOTOR TRUCKS SACRAMENTO FRED HART SOOK PHOTOGRAPHER SACRAMENTO ROSENSTEEL-PULICH CO. PRINTING STOCKTON NEVIS-CARNIE CO. SPORTING GOODS SACRAMENTO GREEN 86 RIGBY ATTORNEYS - AT - LAW COURTLAND J. M. BUCKLEY 86 SON TRUCKING COURTLAND E. G. KIRTLAN SERVICE STATION COURTLAND DELTA ICE COMPANY COURTLAND 5. Once Again N. C. LARSEN WASHING AND GREASING COURTLAND DELTA TELEPHONE 86 TELEGRAPH COMPANY COURTLAND . VORDEN COUNTRY STORE GENERAL MERCHANDISE VORDEN NEEDHAM 86 HANLON REFRESI-IMENTS AND GARAGE WALNUT GROVE WALNUT GROVE SERVICE STATION WALNUT GROVE BEN DRUG STORE DRUGS WALNUT GROVE N. C. BARRY GENERAL MERCHANDISE WALNUT GROVE DELTA GARAGE AUTOMOBILE REPAIRING WALNUT GROVE NOAH ADAMS LUMBER COMPANY WALNUT GROVE LA PERITA 1927 Sixty I Fx QF V d 13,325 1 ' --Q ' 7-X - D T ii-'ifrrr-.. w . f . S. fi' - at f , T J ' 1 1,5131 sat s ' s - s X -Y -x If rs, M!-X' cnrcrcn Cafeteria ' Henriette Myers, '27 ' EVERAL improvements have been made in the cafeteria this year. Miss Gratiot bought a milkfshake machine, and how it does buzz during lunch! fi 9 fi.: i 4,5 v 4- Velma Hordorn is the official mixer, and she has become quite an ex' pert. Since toasted ham and cheese sandwiches have been added to our ' - menu, Miss Gratiot has purchased a breadfcutter, much to the relief of Helene Cassie, who was called upon to act as breadfslicer. Every Friday Mr. Isham's dogs are served hot , They're simply marvelous. served with mustard and nice hot buns. Hot dog! All the students seem to enjoy the ice cream and frozen fruits all seasons of the year. The only difference is that during warm weather they eat it in the shade, and in cold weather they eat it in the sun. The chicken pies that are served once a week are in great demand. Since Miss Gratiot has added more calories to our menu, Mr. Kishpaugh has been called upon to reenforce the stools. Clarence Enos, the chief cashier and treasurer, always has his overdue accounts made out the first of each month. The fastest runners were always Hrst in line, so a plan was devised by which the girls and wee freshmen were given an equal chance with the athletes. The classes are dismissed at three minute intervals. Each class has its week at being dismissed first, which honor the seniors claim by tradition. Mr. Kishpaugh is still the speed cop who fines the lawfbreakers that exceed the limit in the cor' ridors. After Farm Bureau meetings and high school basketball games, refreshments are served in the cafeteria. On December 15, 1926, the sewing class exhibited their needle work. Mothers and friends were invited. During the afternoon tea was served. The cafeteria has always been a success and we all wish it greater success in the future. I .X Vl l3 E .X 1' .S1'.1'ty-eight TJ I I I I I I I . I I 1 11 ! ,-Q I I I I I 3 I Elizabeth Wiedmann, '28 . This year we have enjoyed our Exchange books immensely. It is our belief that the exchanges bring the schools into closer relationship and create a feeling I of good will. Wei would like to have our department greatly enlarged and in the I I forthcoming yearfave hope to receive a greater number of annuals. I I UWINGED H -eHAYWARD. X I 1 I Your faculty silhouettes are very clever and interesting, but we think your athletic department is too long. We suggest that you have a page of contents. I Call again. I POPPY fWINTERS. I An interesting book. We like your picture for Society, but why not have one for each department? Don't forget us next year. ILEX -WOODLAND. Very interesting and original book throughout. Exchange department especially attractive. See you later. NNETHERLAND'--RIO VISTA. Your book shows much cofoperation school spirit. Your literary depart' ment and your snaps stand out in particular. Remember us in '28, I EL ECO --LINCOLN. I I Your literature is good, but your exchange department is missing. Why not put all your jokes in one department?? Our address is: Courtland. I HDICTUM EST -RED BLUFF. We suggest that you have more snaps and a longer literary department. Your I I art work is very original and outstanding. See you next year. WAUKEENNAHILMARJRWIN. Your literary department is very good, and your prophecy is especially inter' I . . . . I esting. Your cover is very attractive. Dont forget us in 28. I WE THANK You. I I S ix I y - I I I L ,. L, :Q-if -H ------i- K A ww W ,IN JUNE ESV A , ' F 4' f H 1 A t ::- I ip. , V Q. ?0 X ililiqk x Q g - S , N' E+. my ,K ish SUGAR couu5NT BE SWEETER .. ...........L....N..N.....,,. M,..,..,. HOLD Tl KAW mo 3 Q Q J 2 RWE ig Karl: K W + 52 ,. - if qs ' M 4 Q if Q 3, Meal B ' . Hboue-AN S0 ADGRABLE 74 Y f THE UNHOLY TH REE f K 1,3 , g.r,:s 25, K- My .fn uf 1- 'Qf?nTfif'ff1?Jff, - 'iFfQ555Efsi'1 .J W ff 5 I 'nil '-X lk: be e 113 fxi.. Seventy-one MY TEDDY BEAR! KAKJ 55 U PRINCWAL Q' HALLEY .mg fir Gooo Naruaen 1 outa FLAPPLR viva HARD anrroa f , -xvomssn 3' A .ig L !-3 Asia.. Ac-,IRL AND um soy memo .. K A g gi K-,AL S744 U f gj 1 . ' ' 'isis' ' Au. SMILES , ' 5 2715 xv:-wr, no MEN ?s 1 -' f .S :ry-t :vu ,Av J'- an ' XXXXXN , :I www ' I ' W, smwxXwMW l l'F4!y.,M E9 , f QF' K I 14, S ,iff 2, ss- .QQ f 1' X s is ,, A , S sex 4 xx ' 553 Xu ,i. ' XX X X Q W X X534 i i. i f Q 5 -1, . - 'Q' E gy r ' 471. rgsb - -3 S 2 , , ' 4 -:Y-in Zi , rm V 1' came sa 6 pfx ff wwmw is X ling -L, , I lQllllkgl?P X N, s - ., ' ' FW' ww S ilk? tlxwil'SluluIm My :Wm A K lm okes Velma Hordorn, '27 Metaphors Freshman ........... ,....,...........,.. ......... A r dene Dewing Sophomores ........ .......... J esse Thomas junior ..,.....,..... ........... F rederic Barry Senior .,..... ........ H enriette Myers Faculty ....... ........... M rs. Higgins Athlete ....... ........... G eorge King Athletess ....... .......... M yrtle Ricketts Baby Face ....... ........, D orothy King Cyclopdea ........ ......... A rvid Pederson Dimples ........ ......... K athryn Greene Energetic ....... ........ C larence Enos Figgetts ..........,.. ........ W ilfred Burke GofGetter ........... ......... H arry Petri Heartfbreaker ,........ .......... P earl Ralston Idolized ..,...,........... ......... M arion Smith Jackfoffallftrades ....... ......... H arvey Pylman Kareless ................... ........ T Ommy Burke Loveable ....... ...... E laine Vollman Marcheta .,..... ......... A lta Kirtlan Noisy ..,...,.,,...... ......... T hornton Pylman Optimist .,..i......... ...,....... L enore Greene Pest Qbelovedj ....... ...,.... , .... V elma Hordorn Quiet ,,.................. .................. F rances Fisher Rusty ......... .......... L ester fRedj Hansen Sheik .......... Theodore Myers Tall ,,,,.............i ....................................... M aria Kelly Ufyourself ........ ......... 9 99,999 Readers of La Perita Vocal ...,.....,, ......................... E lwood Bunnell Wise ........,.. ....... E lizabeth Wiedmann Xclusive ..,..... ............. F ifteen Seniors Yearling ........ Zenovia ......... .........Philip Koeller ....aHelene Cassie Sesunty-thru .qf A X V , ... ..., ....1-....-.,.-..,,.,.,... .,,., ,,,,,,1 ,,,,,, if ' v 2 - ...-....... x,.,l Q Q Q Many an alley cat can look at an ermine coat and say, There goes papa. Q Q Q She is only a taxi driver's daughter, but you ought to meter. Q Q Q History Miss Peekema, Qin Ancient Historyj: Was it a water or sea route? Q Q Q Miss Paulsen: I hope you will always remember Jacques' speech. Elaine: I will, I have remembered it five days already. Q Q Q In English Yoshimini fgiving oral book reportj: The highest point of interest in this book is the highest peak of a mountain. Q Q Q A conductor fears no one-he tells 'em all where to get off. I ' Q Q Q Beautiful but Dumb Marie fat a football game, when the boys were in a pilej: Look! there's some- one on the bottom. , s e fe Safety First Thornton: Why did you bring your lunch today, Harvey? Harvey: I washed dishes in the cafeteria' yesterday, and I'm not taking any chances. Q Q Q ' Genealogist Alta: Big Bertha was in town. Joe: That wasn't Big Bertha. Alta: Well, it could shoot 75 miles. Joe: That was her sister, Arabella Q Q Q It's a false woman who doesn't know her own teeth. Q Q Q Marion: Did you call up Virginia last night? Joe: No, I wanted to get to bed early, so I went to a show. Q Q Q Henderieka: I wonder what's happened to the cricketsg they must have cleared away. Theodore: No, they haven't been coming to the other one's funeral. Q Q Q Fore! George K. Ito caddyl: Say bud, are you good at finding balls? Caddy: Sure. - g George: Well, find one and we'll start playing. Q Q Q You can cut classes in a correspondence school by mailing empty envelopes. r 'wg -- ,. . ,,'v l.X l1,ixll.xX I 19 ,Z 1 3'.4LZ:y'fpuT I M' -NN Lf i fi A V The Thinker 'Miss Paulson: Harry, haven't you anything to do? Harry: Yes ma'am. I Miss Paulson: Well do it then. Harry: I am. Miss Paulson: What? Harry: I'm thinking about, the examination tomorrow. Q Q Q Explanation of the Rah! Elaine Cat a basketball gamejz Why does the crowd -cheer when a player almost makes a basket? - Frederic: So no one will hear what he's saying. Q -Q Q The oldffashioned girl used to be satisfied to stay at home-provided the family were going out. . Q 8 Q Wise Ardene Miss Paulson: What is the difference between a foot and a yard? Ardene: A yard is usually covered with grass and a foot covered with dirt. 9 8 -Q Mrs. Higgins fdiscussing the Purloined Letter by Poej: What does puff loined mean? Harry: Sounds like beefsteak to me. Q 8 9 Robin Hood Him: They arrested Willy for carrying concealed weapons. Her: Don't make me laugh. Him: Yeah, he has bow legs and was wearing an arrow collar. Q Q -Q You can unsay it with flowers too. Q Q -Q Soph: Laura, don't you know what the Kentucky Derby is? More Soph: It's a hat, isn't it? ' 9 Q Q B. V. D's. From the U. S. History Class: Lee's appearance was a decided contrast to that of Grant's for Lee appeared in an immaculate Confederate uniform while all Grant had on was a ragged old Union suit. Q 9 -Q Miss Peekema: Why is theAegean Sea called a land locked sea? Elwood: It is surrounded by water. 9 -Q Q Don't Kid Us Lenore: Don't read that paper. Henriette: I wasn't going to read itg I was just going to see what it said. Q 8 Q Too short for a bathing suit-must be a dress. L.-X PERITA if 1 9 g 7 Sqveyixy-tive I i I X 2 l I . 2 i z 5 l l 1 I v 1 5 1 x l r v i I l A 1 I --,.... q I 1. ,,,,,,,,-,-,,-,- ,,n....- -, ..., ...-.-- f ' rg l iv! A man who graduates from college is either a success or a refined bum. 3 S ,Q Q Mrs. Higgins: Fredric, why is a bee called an animated torrid zone in this poem? Frederic: Because they get hot when they sting. Q! Q Q . More U. S. History There isn't a dead person on the shelf in study hall. I see lots of men walking around with one leg. Cleveland has quite ahead on. S S 3 , Miss Paulson fin U. S. Historyj: Does anyone know how many men are in the U. S. standing army now? No answer. Miss Paulson fagainj: Well, if I run across it, I'll tell you tomorrow. Q Q Q as Poor Dick's Almanac She who writes shorthand must read it. A dame is as strong as her weakest wink. ' Great minds run in the same paths-so do little pigs. She was only the janitor's daughter, but she swept him off his feet. A firstfclass aviator must know his business from the ground up. Fourteen men on a freshie's chest-yofhofho, and they broke a paddle. The cliff dwellers weren't the only bluffers. Persons passing along the road to success are often hampered by too many blowouts. A , What this country really needs is a good five cent parking place., K A brain is only as strong as its weakest think. A I Our idea of a real Scotchman is a man who makes his aerial out of barbed wire so the birds can't sit there. A fool and his money soon pay a dime for a nickel cigar. Q S 9 . f Many girls have cause for thanksgiving in that Gupid placed his bow on their lips and not on their legs. ' Q Q Q The main difference between my girl and a traffic cop is that the cop means ' it when he says Stop. s s Q X Victoria: Velma, have ,you a secret sorrow?'lk A Velma: No, mine is a public lament. Q Q Q My watch isn't going. Was it invited? .x Q X 3 Dolly, what did you learn in school today? I learned the name of the boy who lives next door, Mamma. . . - W . I l .11 Seventy-six , , yi .lf QM' MJ 3 Hx- 0fL-V5 J y9,l,-f ' ' O3 X QPM fx 7y7 'j'6u 'i3b N 0 ,- Ji'LM1fj7bEJMjW w77 G CF Gang l A J'-'6'f '!' BJlAf'1Af3'D,5- 'lx 'X' 'JJ QR-C., ZLW A lffv M , b W9 V Xb WV 'QQ 'kcj ZiQ.f'f 'VW gbgwzag. 'J7 af ,,, Q Q, Kg M A ' ' 36 A ,X , , u Q W. ww W '97 vi' '?+,Q'W 6 4 . 217 , ,6.+'? 4.5, 'iiffnaik I f ,GJ mlfff-.,2f' Cl' c-3 GQ-1nq, ws? X S. U' 5.4, .zff ADIOS m PERITA 1 Q 2 7 .t. .igh .S It Eh was-E 1- 'W vw P -wh A -.-' lumen-':.:qf-ml - xuwmemsmrmuunw an ' annum 1 Q ,- . , wuv., lawn ,. me-, , .mm-xxx:-uw. mn-nw-.,,va1'-:asa - ' 9 5 E i e I 1 I 5 s R 3 H . 2 2 E 2 m n 1 3 i i L 1 i Z 1 3 1 5 2 E 5 , 1 1 E S 5 I I f 5 T a 1 5 S 5 E 2 . 5 :gtg ' ,- ' ' ' ' . ' ' 1'ff2:':-4-ur-,.j'E-59E '1' 2-'ih'W'.eg2-iii '1-fag.-3:ff?'g',..,v'?.'1'2E? Y?4li:' - ' .