Garfield Junior High School - Gleaner Yearbook (Berkeley, CA)

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McCullagh, Photo GIRLS’ PENTATHLON TEAM Marjorie Watts, Cecil Wells, Montana Cunningham, Florence Lister, Hildur Andree, Janice Clark, Rosemund Bruck, Gladys Peck, Lucy Wilson, Mildred Williges, Virginia Swall, Lauraine Woolman, Dixie Martin, Lillian Stephens, Gladys Miles, Beth Strickland, Mary Smith, June Wiser, Elizabeth Martin, Elizabeth Cawthorne, Elizabeth Dean, Susan Musgrave, Zelma Rice.

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GARFIELD GLEANER 17 two weeks? Finally the fatal day, Friday, the thirteenth, arrived. In the first place it dawned clear and bright (which was most unusual for the Garfield “Sirkus”) and everybody’s hopes were high. About two o’clock, Garfield looked like a carnival in old Madrid or per- haps a Conference of the Nations. And noise — well everybody had to boost his own show, and also had to make more noise than anyone else — so you can imagine — ! ! If you were lucky enough to get into “Penrod’s Sirkus” in spite of the crowd, you came out wishing it was a little longer, or exclaiming over the nimbleness of the Garfield tumblers. It was the same with the vaudeville and “The Story Book Ball” (which has been given several times since the “Sirkus”) and the Minstral Show and the “Coo Cluck Clan” and so on. Of course you couldn’t leave without having had your fortune told by pretty gypsy girls, in their red kerchiefs and yellow skirts. You’d hardly recognize the Latin room, trans- formed into a gypsy lair. There were many shows that were just as good as those I have mentioned. As soon as you emerged from the par- ticular show you had just seen, you came upon a bedlam of wild people and you pushed from side to side until you landed in front of the punch counter. There you quenched your thirst, (whether you had any or not) and from there you were greeted with, “Buy an Es-ki-mo Pie,” and you expended another dime. You just couldn’t go away without having a hot dog, and as soon as you had one, you must have another, until you finally found yourself foodless because you were penniless. Then you de- cided to go home, and together with the rest of the crowd, proclaimed the day the luckiest Friday, the thirt eenth, you had ever spent. • — Frances West, A9. A CHRISTMAS GIFT FROM GARFIELD SCHOOL The Sewing Department has completed eighty-six garments this school year, in- cluding dresses for girls six to eighteen years, boys’ blouses, rompers and many other articles. These garments will be sent to the Com- mittee for the Municipal Christmas Celebra- tion, and will be distributed by thm. — Jeanette Edelstein. IN MEMORIAM Elaine Gustafson, one of the pupils of the High Seventh gi’ade, was called by death on the morning of the twenty-first of November. Elaine had been absent from school about five weeks and we were all hoping she would be with us again soon. Her classmates and teachers received tne news with the greatest sadness and feel deepest sympathy for her parents in their bereavement. The Low Nine class also lost one of its members by death. Lolita Douglass, a new pupil in Garfield, passed away September fourth. — Stanley Cardwell, H7. If one enters Mr. Hennessey’s office now, he will note the strong contrast between its appearance this term and last. This term new rugs, and a wicker fern basket pre- sented by the last graduating class were added to this room. Jeanette Edelstein, H9 Wednesday evening, November 29, the Gleaner Staff and the high nine class gave a dance to raise money for the Gleaner. There were many happy dancers who en- joyed themselves very much. The dance was chaperoned by Miss Arendt, Miss Fraser, and parents. We were very glad to see many familiar faces of our alumni. — Beth Denny, H9. Miss Lemon, a friend of Mrs Penfield, spoke to the Low Nine History classes about her visit to Rome. She has just returned from Europe where she visited many places of Roman interest and once saw some ex- cavating being done in Pompeii. — Ruth Popper, L9.

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GARFIELD GLEANER 19 I ATHLETICS- -GIRLS f v A r THE GAME FOR CHAMPIONSHIP A volley ball game between Garfield and Edison was held one “Wednesday afternoon. It was to be a championship game among the girls. Many girls were there from both schools. The game when played showed all the excitement that regular games show and even more. Amidst much clapping Garfield won the first inning. It was then the turn of the other side to begin clapping because Edison had won the second inning. Garfield, as she almost always does, turned out the winner. But we’ll say one thing for Edison, they are surely good losers. So far Garfield School holds the championship for Volley Ball, and we hope she keeps it. — June Wiser, H8. THE GIRLS VOLLEY BALL TEAMS The girls of the volley-ball team showed their excellent athletic ability in the games played this term. Games were played with Willard, Burbank and Edison. Garfield de- feated Burbank and Edison but lost by one point to Willard. This did not discourage them because they knew they had played fairly and squarely and that is what counts in the games. Even though they lost one game we are proud of them, and we hope that next year when they play they will be victorious every time. — Marjorie Watts, L9. THE GIRL’S SOCCER TEAMS The low and high ninths have organized soccer teams captained by Gladys Miles and Edna Bruno. The games prove that the teams are evenly matched. Two successful games have already been played which show skill on both sides. We are very proud to feel that the low ninths have not defeated us in soccer ball although they have suc- ceeded in out playing us in other sports. These games are played at noon, allowing just enough time to cause excitement, then the bell rings. — Elizabeth Martin, H9. I ATHLETICS -BOYS f Y A Not only have large numbers of boys taken part in athletics this year, but the support has been so unanimous, the school as a whole can claim credit for a successful year. This enthusiasm, which everyone has shown, is the best promise of even greater success in the future. — John Traylor, H9. PENTATHLON MEET The Garfield boys, full of pep and vigor, arrived at San Pablo Park about three o’clock. Their new suits attracted everyone and they looked mighty nice. Our reliable coach, Mr. Kilburn, had his boys play “Forward Pass” to keep the team in working condition. In a few minutes the whistle was blown and the Garfield boys found themselves starting on the dash. They worked so hard digging their starting holes that they gave the impression of being out to win the meet. Then after much confusion they were given the broad jump pit where the boys did very good jumping. They were then taken to the basket-ball goal and t hence to the pull-up where the Garfield boys “put it all over” the other schools. When the push-up was announced to them, they went directly and brought out some wonderful work. In about fifteen minutes the following announcement was made, “Garfield Wins”! Too much credit cannot be given the Gar- field boys for their grand victory in this meet. To not only defeat all the other schools but to win by more that 2000 points was a wonderful feat. Bayard Rucker won enviable honors in this meet. His 864 points proved him far the strongest boy in Berkeley. His record of 59 push-ups will surely be untouched for a long time. Robert Horner, with 25 pull-ups also made a remarkable record. All the Gar- field boys did so well that they all should be given special praise. The spirit and