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

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¥ Executive Commute: Student Cabinet Student Leaders

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THE TEMPLE OF THE CHINESE MARS Huddled between two shops in China- town, is the temple of the Chinese god of War. The sign says that it is a very sacred place — so sacred that a chaperon is not needed. It looks rather desolate with its long, empty corridor and gaunt courtyard. It is still more desolate when you climb the forty steps leading to the main room. To enter this room you must pass through an office-like room, the walls of which are covered with scarlet cash. Inside the main room it is mysteriously gloomy, and many figures of the god are placed in niches in the walls. Incense is burning before them, and bowls of tea and rice are offered. The face of the main figure is almost hidden, but you can see the glassy eyes gleaming weirdly. Gorgeous orna- ments of satin, pompoms, and feathers add charm to this heathen place. It is cool and quiet and altogether beautiful and inter- esting. Anyone who has a chance to see it cannot afford to miss it. Betty Branstead. BAKING DAY There ' s just one time I like to stay Indoors instead of out at play, And that ' s the time that mother bakes A lot of cookies, pies, or cakes. I like to watch her mix the cake, Then into the oven it goes, to bake; And if I help her all I can, She lets me scrape the frosting pan. The day that ' s best is cooky day, When anybody ' d stay from play, One moment, then it ' s such a treat, For cookies are so good to eat. Sylvis Lillieland L-8. A SNOW-STORM First, tiny flakes come floating down from the darkened heavens. Usually they grow larger as they continue to come, until they are fairly good-sized. The small chil- dren begin to sing the Mother Goose song: Old Mother Hubbard is picking her geese, Picking her geese, picking her geese, Old Mother Hubbard is picking her geese, And throwing the feathers away. Soon the ground is covored with these beautiful white feathers. They keep falling softly until the boughs of the trees are weighted with the flakes. All afternoon and evening the flakes continue to float down- ward until the earth is covered by four or five feet of snow. The wind comes up and blows the snow into beautiful, rippling, white waves. When the sun comes out the snow looks like an ocean of tiny diamonds. Nothing is prettier than a rippling, un- broken ocean of sparkling snow. A snow storm is a pleasant thing for children. It means two forts and two op- posing sides. Snow balls fly back and forth and the dear, high laughter of children rings through the air. Back and forth, back and forth fly the white balls until either the children are called in or one side surrenders to the other side. A snow storm is certainly enjoyed by everyone but most of all, by the children. Beryl Keckley H-8.

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GARFIELD STUDENT ASSOCIATION Not long after the beginning of this semester, a number of our Garfield teachers were surprised at being waited upon by a committee of five boys m the interests of a Student Association. This was indeed a very agreeable surprise, as each of us realized tne need for such an organization, and the fact that the initiative came from the students seemed especially favorable to the ultimate success of our Garfield Student Association. Due credit should be given to the president, Harold McGrath, who con- ceived the plan and has worked untiringly for its success. His example of vision, leadership, and co-operation sets a high standard for those who succeed him. Space will not permit any adequate dis- cussion of the activities of the association. The details of the organization of a student body of a thousand pupils have meant con- stant work, but there has never been a question of workers. Each one, from the president to our smallest seventh grader, has welcomed any opportunity to aid the association. Much remains to be done, but the founda- tion is fairly laid. The constitution has been compiled by a committee of fifteen students; the membership drive finished with nine hundred sixty-five paid up mem- bers; the officers for the semester duly in- stalled, the elections having taken place the day after the National elections, the pro- cedure of balloting simulating that of the day before as nearly as possible; and finally, the plan of student self-government is in progress. It is the earnest hope of all con- cerned that, by the close of the semester, this plan will have justified itself; that the officers for this semester will have success- fully completed their work and relinquished the reins to their successors; and that the Garfield Student Association will be a func- tioning reality in the school life of each and every pupil. Bruce L. Zimmerman. ADOPTION OF THE CONSTITUTION The constitution of the Garfield Student Association was adopted on Oct. 17, 1924, at a general meeting of all the Garfield students. The constitution was read to the Student Body by the committee, each person on the committee reading the article on which he had worked hardest. After the reading, a discussion was held and Renard Farrar moved that the students accept the constitution as presented by the committee. Jack Kirkman seconded the motion and the constitution was adopted unanimously by the students. After the meeting, the con- stitutional committee disbanded, having done a good piece of work. Harold McGrath H-9. STUDENT ASSOCIATION ELECTION On Thursday, November 6th, the final election of the Garfield Student Association was held. The 965 paid up members were divided into ten precincts. Election boards for the ten polling places were appointed by the president and voting allowed before and after school and during the noon hour and advisory period. Great interest was taken in the election as was shown by a total vote of 927 from the 965 members. The officers elected were: President, Harold McGrath; Vice-President, Gerald Neasham; Secretary, Lucile Ash; Treasurer, Dick Tal- bot; Social Secretary, Doreen T unbar; Girls ' Athletic Manager, Majel Fahrney; and Boys ' Athletic Manager, Edward Rivett. STUDENT ASSOCIATION DANCE On Tuesday, November 18th, an afternoon dance was held in the gymnasium under the auspices of the Student Association. Do- reen Dunbar, Social Secretary, had charge of the affair, and is to be commended for her efficient management. A charge of ten cents was made to all Student Association members and twenty cents to those without cards. Even with this nominal charge, the sum of $23.50 was cleared which will go towards this issue of the Gleaner. The Social committee wishes to thank Mrs. Smith, Verna Anderson, John Condon, Jack Cardwell, Jack Jagger, Earl Wheeler, and Sanford Berger who donated their services in furnishing music for our good time.