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

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4 THE PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION The Garfield P. T. A., as usual, is making a splendid showing. There are about two hundred and twenty-five members. Mrs. F. H. Yelton is president. The teachers belong 100 per cent and co-operate effectively. Some of the P. T. A. programs have been given by the various classes and glee clubs. The P. T. A. raised money by selling refresh- ments on Library Day and by giving a large and successful card party. They paid for and made most of the a capella chorus costumes. Long live the Garfield Parent Teacher Association. Aletha Simmons. A WASHINGTON PLAY Some excellent scenes depicting Washington were given under the direction of Miss Grover on February 21st. There were three scenes: the reception, a tea party, and the ball. All of the characters were well chosen and the scenes seemed very realistic. I am sure every- one enjoyed it immensely. The costumes were charming and many remarked about them. Margaret Kessing. THE CANEY CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER A few years ago some boys from the Caney Creek Community Center came to Berkeley and spoke in the various churches and schools, asking for aid for the people of the Kentucky Mountains. They made an appeal for help this year, and during the fall semester the seventh and low eighth grade girls under Miss Riley ' s supervision prepared a Christmas box for them. Dolls, clothing for old and young, shoes, and toys, were collected by the girls. Old clothes were washed or cleaned, dolls dressed, toys mended, until we had a most attractive box. The Student Association allowed us five dollars for expenses, all of which went for express charges. So generous was the response to our request for clothing and toys, that we helped to clothe eleven families here in the East Bay as well. The copy of the letter below shows with what appreciation our box was received at Caney Creek and also gives a vivid picture of conditions in the southern mountains. Caney Creek Community Center, Inc., Postoffice, Pippapass, Kentucky, January 7. Dear Garfield Junior High School: Your splendid Christmassy package arrived, and we feel that we never can thank you enough for it; and for all that you are doing for us. Your skirts, your family clothes, your games, your raincoats, your dresses and sweaters, your coats, your sand box, your toys, your dolls, more clothing, your vest, your jackets and everything, were exactly what we wanted and needed most to carry the spirit of Christmas to 130 little up-hollow public schools, and to make a Christmas tree here, for the 1 5 00 mountaineers in this district. We had our Christmas after Christmas. We had it January third so the women and younguns could come, for there is so much shooting and moonshine-liquor abroad on Christmas day that only the men dare go up and down the creeks. Please know that we are thanking you from the bottom of our hearts and through the increased service we can accomplish through your gifts. We are still breathless over your wonderful gifts and the joy they brought here. June Buchanan.

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and two weeks later the seventh grades held theirs. These parties included a short program, a dance and refreshments. Under the skillful guidance of Mrs. Kilkenny, our Honor Society has made a record showing this year. Tom A. Bither. THE COMMUNITY CHEST Again Garfield has succeeded in what she started out to do. The Community Chest has been presented with almost a thousand dollars raised by the faculty and student body of our school. This sum was raised by individual contributions and the proceeds from three enjoyable entertainments. The first entertainment was a program consisting of selected plays from each grade. The Block G Society next gave a dance. The third entertainment was a very colorful play presented by Miss Kidwell ' s advisory called The Sun Goddess. This contribution was received with great applause at the Communitv Chest banquet. Bob Mallary. THE DADS ' CLUB The Dads ' Club has helped Garfield very much again this year. Through the help of this fine organization there is no more to pay on the tennis courts. They also sponsor two Boy Scout troops that are led by Mr. Flanders and Mr. Leland, members of our faculty. They gave a very fine program on April 17th and 18th. They also sponsored a dinner for the fathers and mothers of Garfield pupils. The Dads ' Club has a very fine and efficient set of officers, with Mr. Templeton as president. The members are always willing to co-operate and help out in any case. George Halloran. THE ADVISORY PLAYS The talent of many of our students was brought to light during the plays held at the beginning of the term. The pupils as well as the parents were greatly entertained by the members of their own grades. The members of the high nines traveled over land and sea to many different countries. They visited England with Miss Martin, Ireland with Miss Riley, Japan with Miss Kidwell and a very modern American college town with Mrs. Brennan, while the members of the low nines traveled with Miss Fraser and, on a very colorful pirate trip, with Miss Laurens. If one had visited all the plays it would have been very difficult to choose the best because the subjects varied so. Every member of the school had a chance to participate in some play. During the Community Chest drive the whole school had a chance to see small parts from many of the plays. Some of the advisors chose historical titles, some adventurous and others from famous books and poems. Mr. Hennessey told the school that many of the members of the board cf education felt that these advisory plays were well worth the time and effort. Mary Hartman.

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LADY FRANCES Lady Frances, an interesting and enjoyable operetta, was given by Mrs. Brennan ' s advisory of High Ninth girls. Audrey Haskins played the leading role as the maid Frances. Doris Reed played the interesting role of Bridget O ' Harrigan. Short dances and skits were given with many of the songs. The girls wore beautiful dresses. The stage was an array of color. The setting of the stage was arranged by the art department. Betty Harper managed the curtain and the properties. Some of the girls sang solos, while others took speaking parts. Mrs. Smith kindly directed the operetta and contributed much to the success of the program. The proceeds of the entertainment went into the fund for the publication of the Gleaner. THE BYRD PICTURES How would you like to go to a moving picture some evening and see and hear Lincoln deliver his famous Gettysburg address? It is an utter impossibility of the present day. In years to come when Byrd ' s name is written on the pages of history moving picture audi- ences will be able to see him make his famous explorations as have the pupils of Garfield. On Wednesday, February 3rd, the pupils of Garfield, who had paid their advisors their dimes, were privileged to see this marvelous picture. It was a great improvement over previous pictures shown here for it was a sound picture. Ruth Healy. MAJOR SCHOOF On Friday, March 6th, Garfield was greatly honored by having Major Schoof with us. His entertainment was quite interesting and very amusing. He told us we could do the same things when we were sixty as we did when we are sixteen, if we take proper care of our bodies. Several boys were dressed in the costumes of the armors of different countries and periods. He showed us the skins of many animals and snakes. As a whole the entertain- ment was very profitable and enjoyable. OUR LIBRARY Our library at Garfield is one of the most useful departments in our school. We have such a varied selection of books pupils can find help in all their different studies. There is a fine collection for book reports and pleasure reading. We also have many magazines which are in constant use. There are twenty-two student assistant librarians who help Miss Patton in her various duties. Being an assistant is fun as well as good training. In a library each book has its particular place on the shelf. It is the assistants ' duty to keep these in order. We receive knowledge of books and training in keeping records. Aside from assisting in the library we have a class once a week in which we receive library instruction. This is very helpful and interesting. For being assistant librarians for a semester each one receives a point toward the Honor Society. The Garfield Library is truly a wonderful place. La Verne Burgess, Low Eighth.