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

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LIBRARY DAY Library Day, the main event of the spring- semester, was successful as Garfield activi- ties always are. The main purpose of this day was to raise funds for the library. This was more than realized I may say, for we obtained $246.18. A book order of seventy-five dollars was received from Mr. Lester W. Hink, a mem- ber of the Board of Education. Two hang- ing ferns were donated by Mr. Zimmerman ' s high ninth class, also many books were given to the library. Perhaps you wonder why these much ap- preciated gifts were given. I will tell you. At twelve o ' clock a very enjoyable lunch- eon was given under the auspices of the Garfield P. T. A. At quarter past one, parents, teachers and children congregated in the auditorium to observe the five numbers given by the diff erent classes. Upon entering we were met with the booming tune of the Zo March which was being played with much enthusiasm by the Garfield school band. Following this the curtain was pulled and we beheld with wondering eyes the scenery for the Mother Goose Pantomime, which was read by Miss Patton. Scenes from the Pied Piper were next shown by Mrs. Archer. These were made more realistic by appropriate costumes. The next number brought us back to the days of fairy revelry, when we watched the Peter Pan Fantasie. It gave us great pleasure to have the characters from Shakespeare ' s works im- personated, all of which were done very successfully. The last performance, The Twelve Danc- ing Princesses, was a very charming pict- ure with its soft lights, beautiful costumes, pretty scenery, and delightfully dreamy music. Usually on Library Day one of the main features of the program is the marching, in costume, out on the grounds. Because it was raining, Mr. Hennessey asked us to march across the stage one by one to the tune of Our Heroes rendered by the band. Awarding the prizes was indeed a hard task for the judges, Mrs Beatrice Wilmans, Miss Z. Kidder, and Miss Margaret Douglas, but was successfully done when they were given to Lawson Butler, Lucy Larson, Delia Fisher, Eleanor Leavens, Dorothy Newcomb, Ruth Kelly, Virginia Knight, Barbara Brock, and Rosemary Parsons. The classes or groups that won prizes were Peter Pan given by Mrs. 1. Smith, The Covered Wagon, the participants being of Miss Grover ' s class, and Well ' s Outline of History shown by Miss Riley ' s class. After awarding the prizes which were books, a dance was held in the gymnasium under the able auspices of the Student Body Association. Ardath Busby, L-8-W. DING, DONG, BELL Ding, Dong, bell. The late ones hear the knell. They hurry up their paces But the door slams in their faces. So they vow next day to beat the ding, dong, bell. Albert Horn, L-7. A FRIDAY NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT On the evening of Friday, March 6, the auditorium was more than filled with anx- ious spectators waiting for the program to start. The audience was favored with several selections by the school orchestra. The curtains were then drawn back and the happy throng beheld a very business-like looking young man. A second look told them that it was none other than Paul Elliot reading his evening paper. Presently a strange, clopping sound was heard and there appeared on the stage the figure of what seemed to be a girl clad in the garments of a German servant. She handed a letter to the young man and immediately left the stage. We soon found that the young man was an actor who needed some- one to play opposite him. He decided to try this German maid. During the re- hearsal of the parts they were going to take, many comical remarks were made by the German servant. She finally turned out to be a famous actress who was just playing a part. All through the play from beginning to end the audience was in an uproar. The part of the German servant was taken by Miss Frances Branch. A jazz orchestra gave a few selections and the evening was finished with moving pictures. The whole program was very comical and was enjoyed by all. Beryl Kechely, L-9-G THE TREE PLANTING EXERCISES One day in February we had exercises for The Planting of Our Trees. Mr. Godfrey from the park department and Mrs. Waldo and Mrs. Condon of the P. T. A. spoke to us about the care of trees and their value. Several selections were played by our band. Every class participated in the exercises by giving a quotation about trees. All these things made the program most interesting. We had planned to plant the trees having the band lead us in a parade, but the day happened to be a rainy one, so it was impossible to have this parade. The trees were planted but there were not a great number to watch the ceremony. The trees were not only planted on the school grounds but also across the street on other people ' s property. These people offered to care for the trees. When the trees are large I know it will greatly improve the looks of our grounds. Miriam Colson, L-9-B. THE ASSEMBLY OF MARCH 12, 1925 The assembly of March 12, 1925, was held in order to award block G ' s to the boys and girls who had earned them during the term by their athletic prowess in basket- ball. During the assembly we were favored with a vocal solo by Henry Whaley, an alumnus of Garfi.eld, and selections by the Garfield Band and Glee Club. The G ' s were given out by Mr. Cortel- you of the A. S. U. C. and Lowell and New- ell (Snookie) Mell, famous University of California football players. As all three of the young men are alumni of Garfield, Mr. Hennessey related one or more humorous incidents about them while they were in Garfield. Lawrence Kearney L-9-G.

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CALIFORNIA Where the sun sets into the Golden Gate, Where the moon glimmers ' cross the bay, Where the bird is singing to its mate, And the wind murmurs all the day. This is the land of my heart ' s desire, The land where the poppies bloom, The land where Spring doesn ' t tire. In the banishment of gloom. Carleton Peck. COOLIDGE ' S INAUGURAL ADDRESS The pupils of the Garfield Junior High School were very fortunate to hear the inaugural address of President Coolidge on March 4, 1925. There were some of the best obtainable radios in several of the rooms so that the whole school would have a chance to hear the address well. The inaugural addre ss was the first one ever broadcasted by radio. The announcing was very plain and before the address was given, the announcer described the buildings and told about the weather. Another thing that made it interesting was the fact that the announcer told just what the president and his family were doing . Lois Robinson, H-9-M One of the points on which Mr. Coolidge spoke was Law Obedience. He said, In a republic, the first rule for guidance to the citizen is obedience to law. Another point was Economy. He said that he favored the policy of economy, not because he wished to save money, but people. The last point of his speech was very good. It was, America seeks no earthly empire built on force and blood . . . The legions which she sends forth are armed, not with the sword, but with the cross. ..She cherishes no purposes save to merit the favor of the Almighty God. June Lundin. THE MARINE BAND When we heard the President ' s Inaug- ural Address, we were especially favored by selections from the Marine Band. The music was wonderful! One could tell that there was a great deal of feeling and zeal on the part of the musicians. Most selections that they played were old favorites such as: When You and I were Young Maggie and The Columbia March. But the best of all was Hail to the Chief which was played as the president advanced. We could shut our eyes and see our noble president advancing with every eye bent upon him. We could even feel the thrill, the intense excitement that made every heart tingle in that grand audience. We could feel the President ' s intense emotions as he took his stand to address an audience larger than the world has ever known! For, though there were thousands watching and hearing, there were millions hearing though not seeing. After the inauguration was over, the band played again for us, which gave a wonderful ending to the whole program. Margaret Thunen, L-9-G LINCOLN ' S BIRTHDAY On Lincoln ' s birthday in the Garfield auditorium a very interesting program was given. In memory of Lincoln the whole school had learned Lincoln ' s Gettysburg address, which was recited very well. We also had two speakers, one of whom was a Civil War Veteran, Mr. Beach. He gave a very nice talk about Lincoln and the Civil War. Mr. Van Leer also spoke upon a similar subject. A number of songs were sung by the school and the yell leader was called upon to cheer the two speakers. The orchestra gave several selections in honor of Lincoln. Mrs. Smith ' s high eighth class led the school in the address, because her clas s knew it perfectly. The program was so interesting that Mr. Hennessey declared that the only way it could end was by sing- ing The Battle Hymn of the Republic, which we sang. PRAISES SCHOOL PROGRAM As a visitor to the Garfield School during the Lincoln Day exercises of the eleventh, I wish to express my appre- ciation of the commendable character and conduct of the program of the day. The various numbers were appropriate to the occasion, had been judicially select- ed, and their faultless rendition completed a noteworthy demonstration of patriotic education. Principal Hennessey and his teachers, as well as the students and com- munity that the school represents, may be well proud of it. The splendid con- ception to have the entire school memorize Lincoln ' s Gettysburg address and to recite it in unison, resulted in furnishing the outstanding feature of the occasion. The recital was a marvelous example of effi- ciency; its eff ect being that of a single distinct, well modulated voice-expression in itself, and in what it implied as an utterance of the representatives of a gener- ation that will soon be called to administer our country ' s affairs. Its success depends on a union of painstaking management and co-operation of teachers and students that deserves public i-ecognition. I take pleasure in offering this tribute to it through the columns of the Gazette: — Jay Beach. THE PAINT BRUSH As I sit by the window, And watch the setting sun, I wonder whose magic paint brush This wonderful work has done, For a crimson blends into golden, A golden melts into blue, And who, but a wonderful Creator, The wonderful work could do? And then it seems but an instant, The gold has melted away, The crimson has turned a dull purple, And the sky is a silvery gray. What genius holds this paint brush. What magic controls this array. That makes such a gorgeous splendor. Of changing night into day? Elsie Neilson.

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PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION In its work this year the Garfield Par- ent — Teacher Association has had in mind two things — the PLAYGROUND and RECREATION. Sixty-eight trees have been planted, and an earnest endeavor has been made by l:e mothers to continue the paving of Grant to Berryman, and Berryman to Josephine Streets, which we think will be successful. Early in the term we purchased a MOTION PICTURE SCREEN and we have given numerous entertainments which have provided wholesome recreation for not only the boys and girls of Garfield — but the fathers and mothers as well. In all our efforts we have had the splendid co-operation of the school faculty and all those interested in Garfield school, and we wish to extend our sincere thanks for the help which was at all times so cheerfully given. Very sincerely, Mrs. C. E. Condon, President. MYTH BOOKS For ten years Garfield has had myth books. The idea of these myth books was, and still is, to illustrate not only the various Roman and Greek gods and goddesses, but also anything pertaining in any way to them. The work of obtaining the pictures is not difficult. It is entirely research work. The teachers have been very lenient and have asked us for only thirty-five pictures in the whole book. There are in these books four chapters. They are, first, Divinities of the Heavens; second. Divinities of the Earth; third. Divinities of the Waters and the Underworld; fourth. Commercialized Myth- ology, Literary Allusions, or a Miscellan- eous chapter. The price of the book is not great. The paper is furnished for us at a very low price and there is no other cost, except the cover and binding. Last term the books were very beautiful, outside as well as inside. Although you must work very hard, I think that no one should miss the fun of making one of these delightful books. All through Garfield I have looked forward to making my myth book, half dreading it. After all, however, it is worth while, because aside from the fact that Mrs. Gray has promised us a big bonus, we cannot easily forget these interesting facts after we have illustrated them. Theodosia Stephens, H-9-X THE KITE TOURNAMENT In March, Mr. Flanders and Mr. Leland held a kite tournament. It was held down on the ball fields. The prizes were a hard baseball and a good baseball bat. The prizes were awarded to the boys who could get out the most string in thirty seconds. The contestants were divided into groups of fours. The winners of these groups flew their kites together. Billy Abbott won the first prize, William Wingate won the second prize. .Jim Erskins was third and Norman Ritchie was fourth. John Linscott. OUR RADIO CLUB The Radio Club is not only educational but it is interesting as well. The work of the club consists first of studying electrical terms. This work is taken up by the club and after a member gives a report on a term we have a general discussion. Then, we discuss the construction of radio sets and some of the members make sets. We have code practice in which one member sends code and the rest receive. The test is to see who can receive the message correctly. One of the useful things that the club does is to erect aerials and to install sets in the homes of invalids. This enables them to get in touch with such topics and music as are necessary to keep them in good spirits while convales- cing. We made a visit to KGO and went through the studios. First they took us to the control room where they change controls from one place to another, such as from the St. Francis Hotel to the K. G. 0. studios. In this room they also had a large set to listen for S. 0. S. calls from ships. When we left this room we went into a small room where the Arion Trio was getting ready to broadcast. This room is used only for small groups. We were then taken into a large studio where we were told that orchestras, glee clubs, and so forth, broadcast. They had several waiting rooms where the people wait for their turns on the program. In each of these rooms there was a set to en- tertain the people waiting. In order that the students and teachers might hear the President ' s inaugural ad- dress, the Radio Club erected several aerials, and with the co-operation of the student body and friends of the school, the club installed eleven radio sets. The school was divided into small assemblies so that they might hear more distinctly. It is said that on that day of March 4, 1925, twenty million people listened to the President ' s speech. One of the greatest projects in view is the securing of a set for school use. Such a set could be used in history for historical talks, in music practically all the time, and for all educational talks. It is predicted on good authority that in the near future a school without a radio will be a back number and that it will lose all of the good infor- mation that will be broadcasted. What do you say? Let ' s have one. Dwight Sandifur, H-9-M. THE GIRL SCOUTS OF GARFIELD The Girl Scouts of Garfield School have this term done many interesting things. The scout meetings are held on Tuesdays and every now and then some patrol gives the others a supper, consisting of ' ' wienies and salad. A few weeks ago a banquet was held at Garfield and badges w re presented to many of the scouts. Hikes have been held and swims were enjoyed at Piedmont Baths. We hope that our troop will become as large as some of the Boy Scouts ' troops and that we may be able to help others as much as thev do. Martha Kruschke, L-9-G