King City Joint Union High School - Mustang Yearbook (King City, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1927 volume:

-- J . . eip? fx 1 - J' Q. :db yu .-.. g afviiauzgf' Q M5333 .L fi! , L. -.-- K 1 .- am' ' F ' A--. .1 -. ,. i f ,1. , ,5.5gf'a -4 '94 11-1 S 'L ' 31 LGCODG GCOVO W ISSLICCI AINHICIIIV 3:15 .STLIQICITT BOCIU MTV 9 Q0 S Q 'E CW 3 Wim QW Ming Cifv, Cc1Iit'Ol'nin Killgj UW UIUOIX HiQI15QI1O0I June I927 DEDICATION We, the students of King City l.,lnion'l'ligl1 School, dedicate this issue of La Copa ale om, our year looolt, to the citizens of King City Union High School District, who have so aloly supported us in all our student activities. fl o 1 . Dune IDrinCipoI's Xlcssogc To lil? Sfilllfll' CICISS llllS INGSSFKIC is ClCIClI'6SS6CI--- Many of you will soon leave our school for different fields and my parting word is, that the world owes you nothing but you owe the world everything. Your diploma does not mean a certificate of privilege, but it does mean a commission of service. You will find the world itself cold and selfish. It will be up to you to make your own place in the sun, and my wish to you is that the lanterns along your way may be white, meaning, that the road is clear. You have the support of the school, proud parents and tax-payers who have made your advancements possible. We must admit, that we will miss you, that your places in our organiza- tion will be hard to fill, but we can only hope that new hands will come to take the helm and that the new leaders will handle it ably. I only ask that you keep faith in our school and her ideals, give the world the best you have. Sincerely, H. O. WILLIAMS 1 1 1 i 1 1 1 1 H ' A N N n L ULII' lzcicfulorv MR. H. O. WILLIAMS Principal MRS. M. E. WILLIAMS English, Dramatics MR. R. E. WARNER Science MR. L. E. WEBB History MR. G. M. WELLER Spanish, Mathematics MISS BERTHA KNAPP ' Commercial MR. I. J. WATTS Vocational MISS HELEN HJELTE Music, Physical Education MR. R. R. HUEBEL Physical Education, Vocational, Mathematics MISS MURIEL FITZPATRICK Home Economics, Art MR. R. E. BROWN Agriculture MRS. C. R. WHITCHER Americanization '-. Zi i 1 1 'FDM W - l 4 i STUDENT COUNCIL The Council is a representative body that holds the same place in respect to the Student Body that Congress holds to the United States. lvlatters of student control, discipline, finance, athletics, and society are given due con- sideration by the council before being' presented to the Student Body. We have been quite fortunate this year in having a Council that has taken a great interest in all school affairs and that has done all in its power to make them turn out successfully, in a financial as well as in a social way. Also a great deal of credit is due to the President, Leslie Habies, who had all the interests of the Student Body at heart. Those holding office for the year 1926-1927 were: President, Abe' Hablesg Vice President, Juliette Lacrabereg Secretary, Ike Hablesg Boys' Athletic Manager, Homer Bronson, P. A. L. Representative, first semester, Josephine Arnold, second semester, Bernice Powellg Town Representative, 'l Margaret Bullarclg North Bus Representative, first semester, Marie Gonthier, second semester, Madeline Martinellg South Bus Representative, Ione Pierce. In order that each class could be represnted in the Council, the class presi dents were made members. They are: Seniors, Harold Henryg Juniors, Roy Bray, Sophomores, Virgil Reed, Freshman, Leonor Hickey. 1 FOREWORD 1 The aim of this year's staff is the old, old aim of Annual Staffs, to make the Annual bigger and better --literally as well as figuratively. The set and monotonous treatment of the year book was altered in size, theme, and, in most cases, arrangement. An Indian theme, typical of the surrounding country, was carried out throughout the book. This theme has never before been used in the La Copa De Oro. Due to this fact, and also to the fact that Monterey County is known as the county of Indians and missions, it was thought appropriate. Many Indian relics are discovered hereabouts, and there are even to be found several grisled old Indians who are direct descendants of the original inhabitants of this Salinas Valley. The cover color of Indian Red was chosen in order to harmonize with the theme. While the size of the Annual is not so small as that of last year, neither is it the usual size of year books. A better balanced and more convenient size, we think, was selected. The habitual arrangement of the book has been changed in an effort to put the purely annual part of the book near the beginning. Then the book branches into the class histories and school activities. Each year we try to make the La Copa De Oro representative, not only of the Senior Class, but of the school as awhole. This has been our biggest aim in editing the present book. The amount of work, the time and energy necessary to publish the book, is incalculable, and it would almost be im- possible for the Editor to edit the publication without the hearty cooperation of her staff. And so as Editor of this La Copa De Oro we wish to take this opportunity to thank the various people who have materially aided in making the La Copa De Oro of June 1927, what it is. The Editor wishes to thank Elizabeth Shuey, who worked conscientious- ly as Assistant Editor. Edith Chambers worked hard as Literary Editor, and Harold Henry managed the business end in a creditable manner. To Raymond Huston belongs much credit for the splendid art work throughout the book. Elmer Gould, Abe Hables, Inez Metzler, and Ruth Parker also did more than their share as members of the Art Staff. Miss Fitzpatrick, faculty advisor, deserves a great deal of thanks for her efforts to make the book a success from the artistic standpoints. We also wish to thank Mrs. Williams, who greatly helped in correcting the literary portion cf the book and who never tired in giving suggestions about the La Copa De Oro as a whole. Miss Knapp deserves our thanks for having the Com- mercial Department typewrite the copy. The Editor especially thanks Mr. Vivian, the printer. Had it not been for Mr. Vivian, we can safely say, the La Copa De Oro, as it appears before you now, could not have been possible. l-le worked systematically and carefully, always willing to give suggestions or offer criticisms. The Editor also thanks all those who have in any way, either directly or indirectly, aided in the publishing of this La Copa De Oro. ,I , W' M l l l l I I l I I I 1 1 N r X l Soledad Mission Where the moonlight wanly falls- On the ruined mission walls, Does it seem each crumbling wall Is again secure and tall? Do vast fields came into view Corn fields, wet with evening dew? Homeward from the distance vast Do the Indian workers pass? Does the tile roof, gleaming red, Arch again o'er red man's head? Listen, now we hear the bells! And the priest his rosary tells. Echoes of an evening hymn Come from near the altar dim. Ah! the moonlight ghostly falls 0'er the mission's crumbling walls! -IVA IMWALLE I Q-1-O Q A I , Il X B FUBLIIIATIUHS fb anew Y i LA COPA DE ORA STAFF Once again we present to you an issue of La Copa De Oro. Of the great number of school activities there is none which requires more work than that of maintaining a real outline of the school year. For several months it had been under consideration whether or not to publish an Annual for 1926-27. A Quarterly was a subject which proved of great interest to all. The Quarterly is a magazine which is published four times a year. In this manner each of the departments and other organizations of the school would have a better opportunity to designate its writings to timely subjects. A debate was held before the entire Student Body, after which a vote was cast, four to one in favor of the Annual. Then, because it was known that the matter of finances would be the biggest problem of the annual, all organizations immediately took up the work. A campaign was made to sell La Copa De Oro subscriptions. The basketball games furnished quite a reliable source for some of the money. The P. A. L., girls' athletic league of the school, did its part in aiding the finances. Then the Senior Class contributed a sum of money to the already accumulated funds. 4 Last year a leather cover proved a distinguishing feature of the Annual. This year we decided upon the paper cover, to cut expenses. We sincerely hope that the time will come when our La Copa de Gro will assume a much more representative character than even we have been able to give it this year, and that in every respect it will be on a par with the very highest type of Annuals now being published by high schools in the United States. The present volume, reader, treat with consideration, and realize that it is but one of the many that will eventually 1'esult in the production of that ideal, for ideals are not gained in a single year, but only by slow and conscientious effort. VVe have tried to make this book a combination of the best of previous years and if we have added a mite of originality, which can be taken as improvement, then one more step has been gained in the upward climb after the ideal, and we feel more than recompensed for the time and care spent in the preparation of this inomento of our high school life. Probably the biggest factor in the success of the book is the need of hearty cooperation from the faculty advisor, and Mrs. YVilliams, our advisor, has done more than her share. We appreciate it and desire that she be given full credit for her work. THE STAFF Margaret Bullard ....,.. .,..................,..,.... ................,. E d itor Elizabeth Shuey ...... .,..i...... 1 st Assistant Bernice Powell ...,.. .......,........., 2 nd Assistant Harold Henry ........... ..,...... B usiness Manager Edith Chambers ......,... Juliette Lacrabere ,..,.,.,. Ione Pierce ,..........,,,..... Virgil Reed ....,,......... Raymond Huston ,.,,.,. w Dorothy Eade ....... Wesley Tindall ...... Edna Melendy ....,.. Inez Metzler ...,.,., Alice Digges .,.,.,.. Dolly Robles ........ Mrs. Williaiiis .....,., Elmer Eade ..,.,.......... fl Q l .fmqwqv f .Elie ,. n ,fa YH -ni ........,...............L1terary ..........,............Society .........Girls' Athletics .........Boys' Athletics .....,,.Assistant Art ..................,.,.......,.AlHll1Dl ......Senior Class Historian ..........,Junior Class Historian Sophomore Class Historian .Freshman Class Historian ....,a................Faculty Advisor f ff KING HI-WA YS STAFF At an early meeting' of the Student Body, the students voted to continue the semi-monthly publication of their paper under the name of King Hi- Ways. This paper had been printed successfully for two years, so it was thought that it could again be published and printed by the students. The first year that the paper was put out, it was printed on a multi- graph. During the first year many students became efficient on the machine, and King Hi-Ways was certainly a neat-looking paper. The next year the Student Body purchased a hand-run printing press and equipment. A course in printing was then added to the curriculum. The paper was printed on this press. Seeing how efficient the boys were in printing, the board decided to buy a larger and better press. So we now have a large motor-run press that turns out our King' l-Ii- Ways, of four hundred copies, for this is our present circulation. The material is first linotyped at The Rustler Printing Office and then 1'un out an our printing press. Of cou1'se, the printing of the paper determines much, but without the cooperation of the staff, the paper could not be. The staff must have the material in on time, and after it is corrected, must rewrite it. The staff that was elected this year proved to be very interested in its work, and helped very much to make King Hi-Ways what it is. We expect this paper to continue to prosper as it has in the preceding MDM ,iiirllllllllllllliii years, so the staff wishes its successors all the luck in the world and hopes things will run as smoothly for the new staff as they did for the present one. The staff is as follows: Editor-in-chief .,.,.............,....... Contributing Editor ...,... Business Manager ......... Mailing Department ....,... Exchange ........................ A ssistant Exchange ......... Chief Printer ..........,....,. Faculty Advisor ....... Society ,.... . Jokes .............,........ Girls' Athletics ........ Boys' Athletics ...,.... Senior.. .,... . ..... Junior...,.... . Sophomore .....,. Freshman ........ .......Emmy Lou Rood ..,....Homer B1'onson ......Char1es Carlson .....,....Elmer Eade .......ViVian Hughes ........,....Denald Caddy ......,.....George Sargenti M. E. Williams REPORTERS .........Juliette Lacrabere .....,,,.Ma1'garet Bullard ...........Marie Gonthier .....,.Marion Mansfield .,.,.,.....,...,...Irene Eade Imwalle Alma Jean Knowles ..........,....Gladys Rood American Legion Essay Contest In order to more forcibly bring the attention of high school pupils and people in general to the importance of forest preservation, a contest was put on through the high school. Forty-three essays were handed in as efforts of our young literary artists and after much deliberation the judges awarded the following: First place and the gold medal to Donald Caddy, 22nd place and the silyer medal to Raymond Huston, 3rd place and bronze medal to Homer Bronson. The Student Body took a great interest in this contest and has anxiously awaited the awards. We want to thank the American Legion for its support lin this activity. 4 I I EDITORIAL Now, as this, the La Copa De Oro of June 1927, is before you, we stop in the wake of our laborious tasks, to consider the happenings and the success of the year just closing. Each school year tries to surpass every other year that has gone before it in enterprise and accomplishments. The school year of 1926-27 is no exception to this rule, for June 17 marks the close of the most successful and progressive year in the history of King City Hi. It is accomplishment that counts- actions speak louder than words as the old saying has it-and it is this that has characterized the past year and made it an outstanding one. The faculty, officers, and Student Body as a whole may well feel that glow of satisfaction which comes from ac- complishing things worth-while. The school has had a remarkably successful year. The Honor Society has increased its membership steadily throughout the year, until it now has an enrollment of twenty-nine members, the largest in the history of King City Hi School. And increased interest in scholarship has been mani- fested this year and this effort has had results, judging from the increased Honor members. Every department in school was improved materially, and four new courses were added-Agriculture, Farm Mechanics, Dramatics, and Or- chestra. The new courses were all very popular with the students, and the things learned in these courses may be put to practical use after graduation. The athletic teams were well supported this year and consequently had :1 prosperous season, the lightweight basketball team progressing to the semi-finals of the state championship. A noteworthy achievement was the bringing of the B section C. C. A. L. track meet to King City. All the plans and arrangements for the new shop, to be built directly west of the present one, were completed this year. This decisive step in enlarging our school plant was much needed. The old shop will be remodeled into class rooms to relieve the congested condition in the main builing. While the students this year did not enjoy the new shop, next year's students will reap the benefits of this year's sowing, in the form of the new shop building that will greet them when they return to school. The school grounds as a whole have been greatly improved this year, the gardens blossoming forth as a regular horticulturist's dream. A most notable improvement was the getting of our track into its present perfect condition. Many social affairs were presented under the auspices of the Student Body, as well as assemblies and programs for special occasions. The Student Body also supported the semi-monthly paper, King Hi-Waysg and the Annual, La Copa De Orog and elected their respective staffs. From the above array of accomplishments-not all by any means-it may be seen that the school year just completed was indeed a successful one. ' .M .QQ if E 4 fi-X f 5? ' H ZZU' W zx W! LITERARY 1.1-2 , 4 - ,-'- f A.-L , . E 'qi N' M , F-:if E ' ? 5 -X - fy i . , uw -T 1 E E . 1 Z : sf' 7 5: A ..?. l X n I Illlr huh , , . ff' ,lin f' lv, 3: Nh - '7,..- ' I x ' Y X I . RX . , ,I .INV M it.. - . l t 4 . X Long shadows crept across If ' .u the little valley just as they had I Flrst Sweetheart done hundreds and thousands of times before, but the forerun- ' ners of night were never so cordially welcomed by me as they were this afternoon, for Mary had promised to meet me at the bridge, when the sun had set. When I had dressed and shined my shoes, I heard the village clock tolling the hour of six, which reminded me that I must be on my way. I started to sing. I was so happy I wanted to laugh, but I didn't for fear the neighbors would think I had gone crazy. Just what ought I to say to her? I couldn't decide on anything that seemed the proper thing to say, so I went on with the intention of letting that take care of itself. On nearing the last bend around which, when I had gone a few steps farther, would permit me to see Mary sitting on the bridge with the wind tossing and fluttering the frills of her dress, I paused to adjust my collar for the last time and to wipe the dust particles off from my shoes. My heart climbed up in my throat as I peeked around the corner, and, then, with the view that met my eyes, it sank to my feet. Mary was not there. I walked slowly to the bridge, and to my utmost surprise, I found the dainty little print of her slippers, and near by the deep impression of a man's shoe. I followed their path across the bridge, and as I raised my eyes, I saw them walking arm in arm over the brow of the grass covered hill. A gloomy darkness engulfed the valley, and I stood on the bridge alone. By RAYMOND HUSTON With a jerk I bounced up- right in bed, vainly trying to catch a glimpse, through the surrounding darkness, of the mysterious person or thing that had made that faint but startling noise. Listening closely for any repetition of the sound, I heard soft footsteps and realized that the noise was caused by some intruder not familiar with the arrangement of our furniture. Releasing my held breath with a hissing sound, I gasped: Whassat'? The footsteps ceased, and my heart, which had been pounding excitedly the last few seconds, almost ceased beating. I remained in a rigid at- titude for several minutes Qthat seemed like an hourl, nervous chills running down my back, and with the uncomfortable feeling that my hair was stand- ing' on end. Then, with a courage unusual for me, I decided to end the suspense. I cautiously got out of bed on the wrong side, receiving quite a shock when my bare feet touched the cold floor. After unexpectedly touching the foot of the bed, I just managed to check my leap for the protection of the bed-covers. I continued on my way swallowing continually to moisten my dry mouth and throat. A loose board creaked, and I waited tensely and brcathlessly before essaying another step. As I entered the front room I stopped, almost paralyzed, staring into the gloom that filled the room. Tremblingly, feeling the presence of some other person in the room, I push- ed the electric light switch. With a weak voice I called for Mother. There, blinking at the light, her tail beating joyfully against the floor, sat Spot beside the pillow with which she had fallen from the most comfortable rocking-chair in the room, whIch was still faintly swaying. I Whassat? By MARGARET BULLARD The Lost Carfare By ALVIN HABLES The train whistle blew. The train was about a mile from town. The station agent was getting his work done and pre- paring for the o n c o m i n g train. He looked at his watch and said, On time. Eight blocks from the station two men were rushing about gathering their belongings together in order to catch the train. Nice haul, said the larger of the two. Keep still, and hurry up, said the other. Forty-five seconds later the two men could have been seen running to catch the train which was now entering the station. A rather stout man on the opposite side of the street noticed the two running to catch the train. He wore a badge signifying that he was a detective. That's them, said the officer to himself as he started running after them. The two men rushed up to the station agent, and the larger of the two asked for tickets. The station agent had the tickets, but the man found that he had no money. Pay the man, ordered the larger. I can't unless I take it out of the sack, replied the smaller. The station agent became suspicious and would not sell the men tickets. The train left the station. Let's take a car, said the smaller of the two men, and they dashed around the corner of the depot. Two minutes later the detective came round the corner leading the two men. Nice work, said the station agent to the marshal. The marshal received a S500 reward, and the station agent received S350- all on account of the lost carfare. Twilight and Shadows By MARIE GONTHIER Just before the sun sinks in the blushing sky of the gold- en West, it casts a beautiful reflection on the scene around it. The ragged cliffs and crags of the mountain's side turn purple and gold. The trees are bedecked in robes of autumn glory, fiery red, blushing crimson, pale yellow, and bright orange. Gradually a hazy mist seems to meet one's eye as one gazes to- ward the darkening mountain slopes. Long shadows softly fall o'er hill and dale. One bright flash, and the sun is gone for another night. Slowly everything grows dark. Darker and darker. A misty waterfall sends sweet music o'er the slopes. Then magic moonlight plays on the shimmer- ing, silvery stream. Peace and solitude are reigning in the spot, but hark- not for long-a mournful howl is echoing through the vast wastes of cactus and sage, and for a moment a silhouette of a lonely wolf against the dis- tant skyline is faintly distinguished. Then solitude is once more the mon- arch of the place. ah WW 4 . I tell ye I know all about The Bee-Hive Tragedy tamin' bees! said old Sport By DORIS COLLINS Gilbert to his two younger corn- : ,- panions, as the three were rid- ing homeward one afternoon. Well, said Tom Bennet, there is a tree with a bee-hive in it down the road about a mile. When we get there, Jack and I would be real pleased if you'd get us some honey. The three were horseback. Sport was a noted character about the community, which was settled around a small country town. He was well along toward sixty-five years of age. In his earlier years he had been very active, but lately he had become bothered with rheumatism. Sport was a great boaster. He had always boasted that he was especially apt at robbing bee-hives. Tom and Jack felt in gay spirits this afternoon and thought they would have a little fun at the expense of poor Sport. Why, you fellers nowadays don't know nothin' about robbing bee- hives, continued the old man. When I came out to Californy in '49, I drove a swarm of bees across the plains and never lost a bee! How's that ? He finished with an intelligent nod of his head and a wink. His two com- panions laughed. The three were now within about one hund1'ed yards of the bee-tree. We'll wait for you right here, Sport, said Jack. All right, replied the old man, It will only take me a little while to get this here honey. With this he painfully climbed down from his horse. Here's a small pail in which to get the honey, said Tom. I had my lunch in it. Sport took the pail, and groaning' and grumbling about his rheumatism, started out for the tree. The bee-hive was in a hollow in the trunk of the tree, t'Sport put his hand into the hive and began pulling out the honey. His good luck did not stay with him long, for soon a bee stung him on the ear. The old man made an slap at it with his hand. Just about this time the whole swarm became angry. Poor old Sport was slapping himself and getting honey all in his hair and whiskers, the latter of which he had plenty. Tom and Jack had started out for home immediately after the bees be- came angry. They knew that Sport would be furious at them, so they decided not to get near him for a couple of days in order to let his anger cool. Sport howled with anger and painrand ran to his horse, his rheuma- tism gone as if by magic. It was a very sore old man that went to bed at the ranch that night. Sport ,decided that his powers over bees were not what they used to be. H LAMENT I saw the praise and honor that the football players got, I saw the thrill and glamour of the basket- ballers lot, And when the track and field men did their annual meets begin, I thirsted for the limelight lesser men than I were in. How fine to me did seem the noisy plaudits of the mob! How noble to do deeds to make a maiden's soft heart throb! Alas! With all the ardour of a partriotic fool, I swore I'd be an athleteg a great credit to the school. O God! How can I say it when my heart with anguish bleeds? I signed up to be an athlete and they put me-hoeing' weeds! -HOMER D. BRONSON The last rays of the sink- ing sun shone brightly upon the rude camp of Dick Dorris. He sat sourfully beside a ' smoking camp fire with his elbows resting on his knees and his head propped in his hands. He was thinking of his beautiful home back east, his dear little white-heared mother, his pretty,blue-eyed, little sister, and his dignified and business-like old father. His thoughts also wandered to a big ivy covered cottage where a girl, who had been his childhood sweetheart, lived. Then he wished that he and Strathford, his chum, had never thought of adventuring to this far northwest. Strathford had died two days before from weakness and starva- tion. Dick had had practically nothing to eat for over a week, and he was too weak now to hunt or fish, so he knew his fate might be like that of his comrade. . l The Lures of the North By ELIZABETH SHUEY VVhen the dawn first began to whiten the grey morning, Naatachee, the daughter of the chief of a northern Indian tribe, stole from her tepee. She wound her way up the sloping ridge around the rim of the valley. After carefully scanning the country for a few minutes she noticed a thin grey smoke, which appeared as if it came from a low burnt fire, only a short distance down the canyon. She carefully made her way through the trees and underbrush until she came to the camp of Dick Norris. She was afraid when she first saw the white man, but as she drew nearer she realized that he was unconscious and not asleep. She rebuilt the fire and pulled Dick closer to it, upon an old blanket. She then poured some very strong Indian herb medicine, which she carried for just such emergencies, between his lips. After a long time Dick slowly opened his eyes. I-Ie was so weak, how- ever, that he soon went to sleep again by the warm fire. Then Naatachee went to her father's camp to return in a few hours with two stout Indians who carried Dick into the Indian camp. After many months of food and care Dick was again the cheerful, ad- venturesome person he had once been. He owed his life to Naatachee, who by this time had grown very fond of him. She asked him to take her to the land of white people. Dick owed her his very existence but yet he thought of his home, the pride of his family, and the girl in the big ivy covered cottage. He knew that it would kill his dear old mother to introduce to her an Indian daughter. He thought of Horned Owl, Naatachee's father, and saw him a broken old man from the loss of his beloved daughter. Naatachee was very young and he knew that if he went away that in time she would forget him and be happy among her own kin. So when the full moon rose he glided in his birth canoe down the little stream, which rippled like a silver ribbon in the moonlight. At the last long bend he turned to wave goodbye forever to a slim little figure silhouetted against the sky-line in the moonlight. School Spirit By OPAL CARR L School spirit is that neces- sary environment which belongs to every student body. It is a feeling of interest in one an- other on the part of all students. To haye the right kind of school spirit one should be loyal to faculty and fellow students, have pride in his school, and one should take part in the school activities, both in and out of school. When the school games such as baseball, basketball, football, track and tennis are played, every member of the student body should try and attend them. He should go there with the right spirit, give his team some yells, and let it know that he is backing the players and thus they will fight for victory. If the student body votes to enter some activity, get back of it and see that it is a success. Do not sit back and let it be a failure. When one is put on a committee one should see that he does his part. The whole committee should function. Try and be a friend to all of your fellow students. That is my idea of school spirit. In the late afternoon, I Approaching leisurely strolled, and at last By IRENE EADE I reaching the summit of the hill, I Fd- ,A stopped to rest and admiringly gazed on the wonders of nature. In the green valley below was a shepherd boy tending his flock. The Twenty-third Psalm of David entered my thoughts. It was in the spring of the year. Splashes of California's golden poppies and the hue of the purple lupins were to be seen here and there. My gaze continued to wander over the meadows with their prosperous farms, to the hills blue and misty in the distant, and at last to the sunset in the western skies. The sun, a gold ball, was now sinking behind the blue mountains with its long bars stretching outward-and then in an instant it was gone. The rays of the sun tinted the white clouds with every color of the rainbow. I only wished I had had an artist's power to reproduce in color the magnificient scene before me. Slowly the daylight faded, and soon the evening star peeped out-then one by one the whole heavens were lighted. By this time the shepherd boy had gathered his sheep and was taking them home to the farm. Darkness had now stolen over everything. I could see lights twinkling in the farm- houses. Suddenly I realized that night had descended, and I betook myself 1.-n the downward path toward home. Stillness and quietness remained over all. The stars in heaven seemed to me to be the eyes of the angels looking out to guard the sleeping peacefulness on the earth below. How wonderful is Mother Nature! . The forests control the wa- ' Value of the F01'6StSu ter Supply in many ways- They By DONALD CADDY prevent floods by holding the A5959 14 Years I soil together and by catching Winner of Legion Essay Contest brush which piles up and holds the water back. They keep a steady flow of water by holding the moisture in the soil and by shading the ground, keeping the moisture from evaporating. They prevent drouth by storing the water in the wet season and holding it until the dry season. They prevent the washing of the fertile soil into the rivers by holding it together with their roots. They also keep the rivers at a normal level. One of the most terrible examples of the lack of forests is the Bad Lands of Dakota. These are great stretches of bare deserts cut in all directions by jagged canyons, with fantastic rock formations rearing up over the whole expanse. The lesson taught by this is that the forests prevent erosion and the consequent unfitfulness of the land for agriculture, which makes a big loss annually. The forests are also of great benefit to the soil. The leaves that fall in the autumn decay and enrich the soil with the mineral matters that are so essential to the growth of plants. They act as wind-breaks and keep the wind from blowing sand over the fertile soils, like the wind blows the sand in the deserts into the oasis, making the soil unfit for further tillage. The forests help the climate by retaining the moisture in the soil and in the air as well. Experiments prove that plants give off moisture. They pro- tect places from the wind by acting as a wind-break, and from the sun by making shade. They act as wonderful game refuges, offering homes for the deer and animals that love the forests. The game laws protect the birds and animals while they multiply. There are many forest products which are of use to man. Among them are timber for building, etc. Paper is made out of wood pulp. Fuel comes from waste. Naval stores like tar and pitch. Tanning materials come from oak and hemlock, maple sugar from the maple, gum from the spruce. Among the distillation products are charcoal for fuel, lamp black for ink, tar for tar paper, etc., oil for varnish and soap, etc., oxalic acid for dyeing and bleach- ing, acetic acid for white lead and paint, wood alcohol for varnish dyes, and acetone for explosives and films. The forests make wonderful playgrounds and camps for people to stay in during vacations, to rest in preparation for the work that will come. The forests enter into the life of man in many ways-in business, at home, and at play. Therefore, any person can see that to destroy the for- ests would mean a terrible loss to the country-a loss that would take years to repair, while the upbuilding ofuthe forests is the only logical procedure to follow. i I K f f - The Teachers' Reception, the first social event of the year, was held at the Grammar School Auditorium, September - 3, 1926. This entertainment was given by the King City Woman's Club for the purpose of welcoming and introducing the teachers to the community. A splendid program was given during the first part of the evening, then a welcoming address was given by Mrs. R. J. Bruce, President of the Woman's Club, and the teachers were introduced by Principal H. O. Williams and Principal James A.- Walker. Afterwards, dancing and refreshments were enjoyed. Teachers, Reception By JOSEPHINE ARNOLD Following is the program in detail: America-Audience. Address of Welconie-Mrs. R. J. Bruce. A Musical Stunt-High School Students. Address of Welcome-Chaplain B. F. Bronson. Trombone Solo-Homer Bronson. Response-Mr. H. O. Williams. Response-Mr. James A. Walker. Duet-Bob Hamilton and Norman Andrews. Dancing-Music by The Californians. ---. A novel idea was introduced this year when the members of the Sophomore and Freshman classes gathered on the foot- ---- --'-' ball turf for a rope tying con- test. At a given signal the members of both teams started the fight. The object of this tussel was to see which side could tie the most boys up in the least time. After a long hard tussel the Sophomore boys vanquished the Freshmen boys. A comic football game then followed this amusing stunt. Afterwards, the students and faculty gathered in the gym for an informal dance which ended the afternoon's entertainment. Fresh Rush By JOSEPHINE ARNOLD -. -- One of the first and most important social events of the year was the Freshmen Recep- tion, held the second week of school. During the first part of the evening, there was a group of stunts per- formed in the auditorium by the various classes. The Freshmen stunt was A Letter Home, which was read and enacted, vividly describing some of the students about school. The Sophomores gave a one act play entitled Their First Quarrelf' The Junior's contribution was a Ghost Dance. The Seniors gave two very clever stunts. The girls performed a shadow operation and the boys gave a sketch entitled The Fire Department. In this many original jokes and amusing sayings were included. After the stunts, speeches, and faculty introduction, we adjourned to the gym where the Freshmen roll call and grand march were held. The remain- der of the evening was devoted to dancing. The Californians furnished the music. Cookies and punch were served during the evening. The party broke up at 11:30, admitting the Freshmen as full-fledged members of the Student Body. I . I Freshmen Receptzon y By JULIETTE LACRABERE , The annual Monterey Fair took place in King City on September 24-26, 1926. For Monterey County Fair By ADA CHAMBERS two years the fair has been held in our home town with growing success each time. People from all sections of the country came to see the many different exhibits of live stock and poultry, machines, vegetables, fruit, grains, dairy products and art. Every town and countryside were represented in some way. The various companies had a clever sketch to analyze their industry. Forden Farm with its dairy products and California Orchard Company with its fruits and vegetables were excellent examples. At the King City Grammar School, all the schools of the county had interesting exhibits of educational work. On Friday and Saturday evenings a dance was held at the High School Gymnasium. Athletics were not neglected. During the fair a football game was played with San Luis Obispo, ending with the final score of 14-6 in favor of King City. The track meet with San Luis Obispo was an excellent ad- dition to the entertainment. The King City High School Shop and Agricultural boys prepared exhibits of their work, which were very interesting to the people. The exhibit pre- pared by the Ag. boys was an ideal farm near King City, it being so realistic that it displayed the bridge spanning the Salinas River. Everyone who came to the Fair lingered near this display. The K. C. High Student Body took an active part in the fair by selling ice cream, hot dogs, and candy in order to add money to the Student Body treasury. Subscriptions to King Hi-Ways also were sold. King City has shown through its efforts what a small town can do. The entire country has recognized the ability of our town. The Fair has helped to put King City and Monterey County on the map. Let's keep it up. ' JUNIOR CLASS PLAY The Junior Play, Stray Cats, was staged December 10, 1926, at the Grammar School Auditorium. The plot concerned a city photographer who would receive four million dollars from his aunt providing he was married by a certain date, but he was not notified of this until ten hours before the expiration of the time. If he were not married, the money would go to provide a home for Stray Cats. Many amusing incidents occurcd because of his over-anxiety to secure a wife. As between act features, four girls presented a Pierrot and Columbine dance, two girls gave a Spanish dance, and eight Glee Club girls sang Marie, Ah, Marie! and Hy Diddle Diddle. The features were entertain- ing and well received by the audience. The play was very successful due to Mrs. Williams' coaching. CAST Dick Skinner .,.... .,...,............, ...... V 1 rgil Campbell Kitty Baker i......, Harry Skinner ..i.., Wanda Taylor Jenny Long .... Leona Brooks. Tom Skinner.. Billy ,..v,...,... ...., Preacher ....... , .......Emmy Lou Rood ......Donald Cassin ..,...,..Bernice Powell .......Nellie Eade .,.......Alice Digges .......Homer Bronson ......Eddie Leighton .......Harold Henry J unior-Senior Party By JOSEPHINE ARNOLD D nlllfw lllll A new custom was estab- lished this year when the Junior-Senior Party was origin- ated for the purpose of creating a closer bond between the up- per classmen. The affair was held in the gymnasium and the members of the two classes appeared in various costumesg some very artistic and original ones were displayed. The evening was spent in dancing to the music of The Californians. At the close of the evening prizes were awarded for the two best cos- tumed persons. The faculty, acting as judges, announced that Donald Cassin as Don Juan, a Spanish noblemang and Margaret Bullard as a member of the Salvation Army were the two most original dressed persons. Light refreshments consisting of punch and cookies were served. Then shortly after midnight the party broke up, the participants being weary but happy- lt is hoped that the Junior and Senior classes to come will make this party an annual affair. Our Athletic Dance, which is an annual affair given by the Student Body in the early spring, was a huge success this year. The hall was very elaborately decorated to represent a snow scene, so realistic that many favorable comments were heard. The cotton was bank- ed in the corners of the room, giving the appearance of a snow storm. The crchestra pit was cleverly arranged to represent a winter garden. The music was furnished by The Californians. The Senior Class had charge of the supper which was served at midnight in the cafeteria. Salad, sandwiches, cake and coffee were on the menu. This well-conducted supper showed good management on the part of the Seniors. . The cafeteria was decorated with red hearts, and red and white crepe paper, carrying out Saint Valentine's colors. Athletic Dance By JULIETTE LACRABERE I The Freshman Class had been very active, working and participating in Student Body affairs, yet had held no party ' of its very own. So it was de- cided to give a party on April 1. The gym was very cleverly decorated in the Freshman colors, pale pink and nile green. The party started at seven-thirty with dancing. At eight o'clock an April Fool track meet was held. Those present were divided into two groups. The Pinks were captained by Gladys Rood and Ben Pierce, and the Greens were headed by Leonor Hickey and Jack Hamilton. Since Mr. and Mrs. Williams won first and second places in the mile, Coach Huebel discovered some new prospects for the track team. The mimic meet ended around nine o'clock with the Pinks victorious with a score of 36 to 32. At nine-thirty punch, ice cream, and cake were served in the cafeteria. After eating, everyone went back to the gym where Pop Warner had a Virginia Reel Class. Dancing was enjoyed until eleven o'c1ock, after which everyone departed for home. 5 Freshmen Party By LEONORE HICKEY hh -- King City Hi's Old Clothes p Day, which was staged on April Clothes Day 27 of this year, will remain up- By JULIETTE LACRABERE l permost in the minds of the fellows and girls as one of the peppiest, liveliest, and jolliest days that the Student Body has ever witnessed. The two persons who were responsible for Old Clothes Day are Mr. Williams, who allowed us to have the day, and our President, Abe Hables, who managed the day and made it so successful. ' The big show was staged in the afternoon when the entire student body, after hastily gulped lunches, formed a serpentine and marched through the down-town streets. After letting the world in general know that K. C. U. H. S. was out for a good time, all congregated at the Monterey Bank Corner and gave yells and speeches-advertising the senior play, It Happened in J une. . Enough space can not be given to the snappy and clever costumes that the fellows and girls wore, especially the girls who co-operated so heartily with the fellows in making the day a truly old clothes affair. Elmer Gould as a city dandy surely gave everyone a good reason to forget his troubles. Other shining lights in the costume line were: Abe Hables, Leonor Hickey, Mr. Webb, Miss Hjelte, Ike Hables, Alice Digges and Bill Shuey. Here's to another Old Clothes Day in the future. May it be the decided success that the Old Clothes Day was in the year 1927. , On April 1, the Honor So- ciety members, and faculty ad- visors, Mrs. Williams and Mr. Honor Society Picnics By IONA LANG Warner, went to Pine Canyon - for a picnic. ., The weather looked quite threatening, but everyone was willing to bluff Old Jupiter. Although it misted heavily several times, it was not until we were leaving that it really began to rain. Before lunch Ike and Virgil chose sides for baseball. Two very exciting games were played. Captain Ike's team won the first game, which was played before lunch. After lunch Captain Virgil's team defeated the former winners. Mrs. Williams kept score and Mr. Warner umpired the games. Everyone donated something to eat, even weenies. These were roasted over the fire. Salads, sandwiches, cake, oranges and bananas comprised the rest of the lunch. Everyone who went reported a wonderful time, and came back planning another such picnic for the future. A The Honor Society members who journey to Gruver's natural swimming tank enjoyed the time of their lives. Only a few were able to resist plunging into the cool refreshing water,,and they went so far as to dangle their bared feet in the eddying current, and enjoy the frequent sprays which showered them as a consequence of clumsy divers. Of course there was, as is usually found in a large group, a few who were rough. Can you imagine anything so rude as submerging the head of a dignified instructor? As evening drew on a sumptuous lunch was spread and devoured, as though by cannibals, for the appetites were enormous and the cutlery en- tirely lacking. Everyone enjoyed the day, while some even got thrills from drivers who, desiring to get home sooner, endeavored to take a few turns from the winding boulevard. I , All Senior boys and girls - count the farewell party which Senwr Farewell Party Mr. and Mrs. H. o. Wiuiams By MARGARET BULLARD give each year to bid goodbye - ' - -- to the graduates, as one of the most pleasant affairs which take place in the school year. The announce- ment of the date is hailed each time with enthusiasm, for it means a good time for all. A few games and stories open the evening's entertainment, then dancing follows. This year the party was held May 19 at the host and hostess' new home on Mildred Avenue. Shortly after the guests arrived they were given an opportunity to display their artistic ability. Edna Melendy carried off first prize-a six dollar box of candy, according to Mr. Williams. Later Dutch Whist was played, Elizabeth Shuey and Donald Cassin winning first prize, Edna Melendy and Harold Henry having the honor of receiving the consolation. Then dancing followed. A most delightful banquet was served shortly before midnight. The tables were attractively arranged in pastel shades. Clever place cards, jokes and speeches added much to the hour. Both Mr. and Mrs. Williams made the evening just one continual good time. , The Junior Prom was given - - in honor of the Senior Class on The Junior Prom June 10, 1927. The High schooi BY BE-RNICE POWELL Gymnasium was decorated to '-- Y' - represent a flower garden. The sides were of lattice work with vines, shrubs and flowers growing and twining on it. The ceiling was lowered, being covered with vines. The scene was very effective as the shrubs and vines were real. The flower scheme was carried out by having flowers painted on the programs. Delicious punch and cookies were served during the evening. There were many beautiful dresses in pastel shades worn by the girls. These blended very beautifully with the large variety of different colored flowers growing near by. A The Juniors tried to make this prom a success, and, judging from the remarks of the crowd that attended, it was one of the most successful of recent years. This was largely due to the co-operative work of our class teacher, Miss Knapp. ll, 4 QM 4 if I. It H 'W l IT HAPPENED IN JUNE,' The play presented this year, June 3, by the Senior Class of King City Union High School, proved a marked success, both from a financial and dramatic standpoint. This play was a new one and has been pronounced by experts in stage craft to be an ideal high school production. Mrs. H. O. Williams was coach and this fact alone assured its success. The drama had its setting in the Branson home in Shady Grove. Charles Atkins was sent out by his Uncle as a representative of the Norris Store to force the Shady Grove Store out of business. But upon arriving, young Atkins found the Shady Grove Store owned by a pretty young girl, Betty Branson. This made him change the design of his plans, and he resigned from his Unc1e's service. With the aid of Randy Stewart, a life insurance agent, Atlcin's secretary arranged to help Betty to force the N0l'1'lS Store out of business instead. After many dramatic situations were overcome, Atkins and Stewart were awarded the girls of their choice, while Molly, the cook, finally ac- cepted Jim. Those included in the cast were: Betty Branson, Edna Melendyg Susie Crundel, Edith Chambersg Nell Crundel, Josephine Arnoldg Mollie Jessop, Thelma Eadeg Evaline Scroggs, Elizabeth Shueyg Charles Atkins, George Sargentig Randy Stewart, Donald Cassing Jim Pritchett, Homer Bronsong and Jarvis Sneed, Harold Henry. Baccalaureate By EDNA MELENDY The annual farewell sermon to the graduation class was held on Sunday, June 12. This Bacalaureate, d e l i v e 1' e d by Chaplain Berton F. Bronson, was entitled The Door of Life. Every member of the class received a real message which will help him to meet the obstacles of life. The invocation and benediction were pronounced by Father O'Keefe and Reverend Tancock. Commencement By EDNA MELENDY The Commencement Exer- cises of the Class of '27 were held on June 16. The stage was very prettily decorated by the Junior Class. The lovely patel dresses of the girls and an abundance of flowers were the charming finish. The program was composed of both educational and entertaining num- bers. The valedictorian address was given by Edna Melendy, who won the honor of highest in scholarship in her class, while Margaret Bullard gave the salutory as second highest. The Senior Class gift was presented to the school by the president of the class, Harold Henry. Then the senior with the highest yearly average was presented with the American Legion silver loving cup for that honor. The main speaker of the evening, Mr. George J. Hatfield, U. S. District Attorney, gave a very inspiring and encouraging talk to the young people of the class as well as one of great interest to the audience. Musical num- bers supplemented the program. s K, C. HI The days we spent here We'll never regret, And the friends we made We'll never forget. VVc love our dear school, Our faculty true. Of our colors we're proud, The White and Blue. May our school ever grow As years go by, And more graduates go From K. C. Hi. -IVA IMWALLE 4,1741 , Qf 1 l i 1 I x I 1 w . - - --. NEW BUILDING. - The year of '27 finds King City High constructing a new build- ing which will be used for me- - V chanical drawing, farm shop, auto mechanics, and to shelter the school buses. Campus Improvements By ELIZABETH SHUEY The vocational building will be changed into a unit for .extra class rooms: agriculture, printing, mathematics, and English. This will relieve the crowded conditions in the main building. NEW TRACK AND TURF.-King City High School can now boast of the best track in the central coast counties. We now have one of the few 220 straight-aways in California. With this new track, the 'new foot- lzall turf, and baseball turf, we have an all--around out-door athletic equip- ment for field events. ' NEW FENCE AND HEDGE.-These improvements are continuations of the work of last year. The fence now extends along the north of the building on Mildred Street. It is composed of a concrete curb with metal posts between which large iron chains are suspended. The grounds in back and along the sides of the school are now bordered by cypress and eucalyptus hedges. ' Salinas Valley Where the breezes softly play O'er the fields of poppies gay- Where the Gabilan looks down On great orchard, field and town, There the river gently flows. Ah, Salinas Valley skies Over wondr'ous beauty lies. Happy he who calls you home. Tho 'neath other skies he roam He will always think of thee. -IVA IMVVALLE ' -'- -Nav ' Mhz. 5 fm ef lv Simons NJN D I I 1 r i , , i u I E 5 4 T . JOSEPHINE ARNOLD And she will talk, ye gods how that girl will talk. HOMER BRONSON If you ask a man who knows-PM the man. MARGARET BULLARD A tender hearty a will inflexible. DONALD CASSIN Good at a fight but better at a play. MARIE CHIOCCA Thy modesty's a candle to thy merit. 7 HAROLD HENRY Boy, he's a shiek after the girl's own heart. EDITH CHAMBERS Her face betokened all things dear and sweet. RAYMOND HUSTON VVhat should a man do . but be merry ? IRENE EADE 1 ' Where passion leads or prudence points the way. LESLIE HABLES The reason firm, the tem- perate Will, endurance,fore- sight, strength, and skill. V I THELMA EADE Of such affection and un- broken faith as temper 1ife's Worst bitterness. CHARLES CARLSON The windy satisfaction of the tongue. JULIETTE LACRABERE Much ado there was, God wot. He would love and she would not. LOREN SMITH Plain without pomp and rich Without a show. EDNA MELENDY Since babyhood she was a good scholar, and a good one at that. Zh IONE PIERCE A smile that glow'd. RUTH PARKER In her face I see the map of honor, truth, and loyal- ty. u ELIZABETH SHUEY A daughter of the Gods, divinely tall, and most divinely fair. RAYMOND WALKER A bold, bad man. L i Q 1 I 1 x l 4 l v I P I - - Four years have elapsed ' Senior Class History since the class of '27 entered high school. During this time, By EDNA MELENDY . I . individuals have developed, con- sequently enlarging the accom- plishments of the class each successive year. After our history is com- plete, we may feel that we have mounted a step to knowledge. Forty-four of us became high school students on August 13, 1923. The first year the boys of the class displayed their ability in athletics and con- tinued to do so in the following three years. Walker, Soberanes, Cassin, Henry, and Carlson have competed in either football or basketball every year, while Abe has been our star trackman of the class. In our Sophomore year, we introduced the first rallys to boost our games. Solemn Pride, a one act 'play, was given as a Washington- Lincoln program. Members of the class belonged to the Honor Society, Glee Club and Annual Staff. Although the year of '25-'26 was started with only ten members, we were able to carry out our responsibility as upper classmen. In order to help finance the class, the girls conducted candy and ice-cream sales, besides doing their bit in entertaining visiting teams. Within three hours of the opening of the contest, the Juniors went over the top first in the interclass subscription campaign of the King Hi-Ways. Members of our class were representatives in the Science Club, King Hi-Ways Staff, Annual Staff, Honor Society, and Glee Club. The production of The City Feller, our Junior Class play, was well acted and received creditable commendations. Seven Juniors were in the cast of the musical comedy, Barbarossa of Bar- bary. However, the principal activity of the year was the annual Junior Prom, which was about the most enjoyable activity of the year. The class in its final year climaxed its activities with prominence. The officers of this year were: Harold Henry, Presidentg Charles Carlson, Vice-President, Edith Chambers, Secretary-Treasurer. A number of the Senior boys did their school credit in football, basketball, and track, espe- cially in the latte1', as Abe Hables won many laurels and much publicity in the C. C. I. F. meet at Stanford and again in the State Meet at Modesto, besides winning his races in all the numerous local meets. The Seniors constituted a large number of the members in the Executive Council, Dramaties, Glee Club, Orchestra, Honor Society, Annual Staff, King lli-Ways' Staff, and P. A. L. Elizabeth Shuey, Margaret Bullard, Edith Chambers, Edna Melendy, and Homer Bronson belonged to the Honor So- ciety. Margaret Bullard had been in that organization for six semesters and therefore was presented with a gold seal and pin in acknowledgement. A silver loving cup, offered by the American Legion, was given to the one with the highest scholarship. The honor of valedictorian was secured by Edna Melendy with an average of 1.37, and that of salutatorian by Margaret Bullard, with an average of 1.39. Margaret Bullard was editor of La Copa De Oro and was issisted by a majority of Seniors. The office of President of the P. A. L. was held by Juliette Lacrabere in the first semester and for the second, by Margaret Bullard. Another member of our class was a representative in a state eventg Homer Bronson was selected to represent King City High School in the all-state orchestra at Sacramento. In the d1'amatical production, Stray Cats, three of the Senior boys were selected to aid the Juniors. Seniors who were members of the dramatic class were chosen for the play, It Happened in June, which was a decided success. Another affair conducted by the class was the supper for the Annual Athle- tic Dance, undertaken to finance the treasury. The social part of the year was not neglected. The Seniors and Juniors had a very enjoyable costume party just before the Christmas holidays. Then the Seniors used their privilege of sneaking ' to Del Monte on May 9. Again in the last week of school, being excused, the class indulged in another swimming party. At the close of school, one of the most enjoyable social events of the year was the Senior Party given by Mr. and Mrs. H. O. VVil1iams. Of the forty-four who commenced as Freshmen, many of them had fallen by the way-side but a number of new pupils had entered to take their places, and so the year 1927 found nineteen seniors ready to enter a new commencement. , l l l l 1 1 Q I l I r l ilk!! lim , , n 1 i 1 . PART I Class Will By HOMER BRONSON I To whom it may concern: Be it known that we, the Class of '27, having, like cream, risen to the top, will be skim- in sober mind and good humor, we do make this, our last will and testament. med off, and so, on this 17th day of June, First: We hereby bequeath to the Class of 1928, being the oldest of three children, everything that is necessary to carry out the dignity and importance of a Senior Class. We bequeath this only on the condition that every Junior, on becoming a Senior, will have Pop Warner for Physics. To this class we also bequeath two hoes, five shovels, and an abundance of campus weeds. It is considered a sign of intelligence when infant child- ren begin community improvement, therefore, children, you have our bless- ing, and we wish you a brilliant future. Second: to the Sophomore Class we bequeath one-half of the great wisdom which we possess, hoping it will not weigh too heavily upon their minds, and under the condition that Bill Shuey be awarded the school medal for scholarship. Also, to the Sophomores, whose assistance in winning the inter-class cup, slight though it may have been, was well meant, we bequeath our athletic ability, without which the entire school, indeed, would be in a sorry plight. ' Third: to the Freshmen we leave the knowledge of humanity, experience in life, and the mental power and perspicacity that have carried us safely over these four years. Fourth: to Mr. Williams, we express our thanks and appreciation for favors he has shown us, and for the pains he has taken in pointing out to us the straight and narrow path, which ultimately led to seventeen credits and graduation. Fifth: To the whole faculty we leave our respect and appreciation for the patient and untiring way by which they developed us from little un- finished Freshmen to polished and dignified Seniors. PART II As individuals, not wishing to leave too serious a dent in the Student Body, each Senior leaves something of value to the more needy members of that organization. I, Marie Chiocca, do bequeath my vampish ways to Clara Huston, in the hope that she will accomplish as much with them as I have. I, Loren Smith, do bequeath my modest and retiring disposition to Elmo Giavonnetti, who needs it. I, Thelma Eade, do bequeath my dramatic ability to Marie Gonthier and my little brother to whomever wants him. I, Raymond Walker, do bequeath my strange power over women to Edgar Brownlee and my football ability to John Cordoza. I, Ruth Parker, do bequeath my 3-day week end to Emmy Lou Rood, with the remark that she has acquired the habit none too soon. I, Josephine Arnold, do bequeath my experience in life to Vesta New- man and my sprightliness of disposition to Alma Jean Knowles. CLASS WILL - Continued I, Raymond Huston, leave to the entire school the memory of a man who did what he could for the world even if it wasn't much. I, Ione Pierce, leave my melting' smile to Vivian Hughes, for use when hers has lost its power, and my freckles to Fred Harper, being glad to get rid of them. I, Harold Henry, do bequeath my picture to the P. A. L., to be hung' in its club room, as an example of what may come to its members fa perfect Don Juanl, if they are good girls. I, Juliette Lacrabere, do bequeath my well-known Packard roadster to Elmer Gould and my modish way of dressing to Virginia Martin, altho she cloesn't especially need it. I, Homer D. B1'onson, do bequeath my imposing appearance in a dress suit to Martin Mozzin and my ability on the trombone to Vera Jessen. I, Edith Chambers, do bequeath my pearly teeth to Carolyn Garcia and my ability to drive that old Ford to the Twins. I, Charles Carlson, do bequeath the water that was on my knee to Donald Caddy, and my football prowess to Franklin Morton. I, Elizabeth Shuey, turn my brother Bill over to Mr. Williams and my towering altitude to Judith Mozzini. I, Leslie Hables, do bequeath the woes of taming Mr. Williams and the Student Body to the next Student Body President, with the remark that it isn't so easy as I thought. I, Margaret Bullard, do bequeath my masculine coiffure to Margaret Schmidt and a set of slightly shop-worn brains to Gladys Rood, with the stipulation that she handle them gently. I, Irene Eade, having' a superfluity of lovers since the decision to con- centrate on Clarence, do bequeath them to less fortunate girls. Those in- terested please see 1ne about it. I, Donald Cassin, do bequeath my make-up kit to Virginia Martin and my plentitude to Bill Shuey. I, Edna Melendy, do bequeath my prize-winning brain to Horace Bartlett and my love for an absent lover to Vivian Hughes. Signed and sealed this tenth day of June, one thousand nine hundred and twenty-seven. CLASS OF '27 Witnesses: Johnny Leonard. Judge Hamilton. , ' - -- While travelling in the East Class Prophecy a few weeks ago I chanced to U20 YEARS AFTERH run across Mrs. Williams. Does By HOMER BRONSON that name mean anything to -. you? To me it stirred up poignant memories of the past, for a moment a mist clouded my eyes, then we talked a little, going over old times. Mrs. Williams had kept in touch with events concerning members of the class of '27 more than I had, and I was very well posted before we parted. Elizabeth Shuey, many years ago, moved to Bitterwater, in order to be nearer Tully's. Eight children rise up and call her blessed. They are well taken care of, as their Uncle Bill gave their mother plenty of training while she was attending High School. Loren Smith is still an honored citizen of Greenfield. Since he opened his new dancing academy, he has been ve1'y busy in showing the youngsters how he did it when he was a boy. . Thelma Eade, we understand, is now head nurse in King City's largest hospital. Ray Huston, after a wild career as artist in the Latin Quarter of Paris, has now settled down as organist of Notre Dame Cathedral in the same town. Irene Eade, who married immediately after graduation, is now super- intendent of the Baptist Sunday School, where her two little girls recently won Bibles as prizes for attendance. Mrs. Williams was somewhat worried about Duck Henry and Bus Walker. They are in Africa hunting big game and she has not yet heard whether the lions ate them or not. When not hunting lions Mr. Henry is president of the King City Drama Club and also runs the red and yellow popcorn wagon. Mr. Vvalker has grown rich through the sale of his book, From Bellhop to Bank President. Juliette Lacrabere, whose fleet of motor cars is the despair of her rivals and the livelihood of the local garages, is one of the pillars of King City's 400. Now, as always, her gowns are quite the last gasp from Paris. Donald Cassin is one of San Francisco's stage favorites. His interpre- tations of farmer and negro life are considered perfect. Marie Chiocca, whom old-timers are want to compare to Pola Negri, is now known as the Hollywood Cleopatra. Josephine Arnold, whose ability to sing popular songs was evident even in High School, has turned the same to good account in vaudeville. We were even given to understand she is married. Ruth Parker has at last realized a life-long ambition and gone to Aus- tralia. Her envious schoolmates remember she was the l :1 3-day week-end. on y pupil to have Edith Chambers I found to be none other than Mrs. Williams' private secretary. Margaret Bullard runs a sanitarium near Los Angeles. In addition she has a daily column in the Los Angeles Examiner. Her Advice to Young Girls is considered one of the finest things of its kind in the daily press. Edna Melendy long ago embarked on the sea of matrimony under a capable navigator, we understand. At last reports everybody was happy. Charlie Carlson has his nose to the grindstone, an extravagant wife- of course. 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Eli' EEO X Hxxl xvgwwamngdl N N mm! 5502! il EEZ QRQDWOBO WWQQD RON Wm I JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY CLASS OFFICERS President ............. ...............,..........,........... .......,........ R o y B1'ay Vice-President ............., ....,... V irgil Campbell Secretary-Treasu1'er ,.,.... ....,.,..,.. N ellie Eade Annual. Historian ........ ......,. I nez Metzler Paper Reporter ....... ....,..,.... I va Imwalle Yell Leader ............ ...,... E mmy Lou Rood Faculty Advisor .........,....,,........l.....,......,............,..............,..,................. Miss Knapp CLASS COLORS-Green and White ' CLASS FLOWER-White Carnation CLASS MOTTO-Ever Onward and Upward The Junior Class of 1926-27 has been well represented throughout the year in all school activities. Those taking part are as follows: The boys who represented us in athletics were Virgil Campbell, Elmer Gould, Alvin Hables, Paul Lang, Robert Parsons, Abel Soberanes, and Wes- ley Tindall. These boys nobly defended our Blue and White. The girls on the inter-class basketball team were Ada Chambers, Elma Chambers, Doris Collins, Nellie Eade, Inez Metzler, Judith ,Mozzini, Bernice Powell, Emmy Lou Rood and Lois Sommerville. Those in dramatics were William Barbree, Nellie Eade, Inez Metzler, Bernice Powell, and Emmy Lou Rood. In orchestra we had Inez Metzler and Emmy Lou Rood. Alvin Hables was our representative in Student Body. JUNIOR CASS HISTORY - Continued 'A Emmy Lou Rood was editor of the King Hi-Ways, and Iva Imwalle, our class reporter. We maintained a creditable record in scholarship, there being in the Honor Society Virgil Campbell, Ada Chambers, Elma Chambers, Alvin Hables, Iva Imwalle, Iona Lang, Inez Metzler, Bernice Powell, and Emmy Lou Rood. This reflects a high honor upon the class. The Juniors took the responsibility of conducting the ice cream, punch and hot dog sale during the County Fair in November. On December the tenth the Junior Play, Stray Cats, was presented be- fore a large audience in the auditorium. The success of this drama was largely due to the coaching of Mrs. Williams. The final function of the year was the Junior Prom. This was given in honor of the Senior Class, and was a decided success. The members of our class have ambitions, and al1'are striving to ful- fill them. In our varied accomplishments we have striven to do our best, and we feel that this year has been well worth while. In conclusion, we wish to thank our class teacher, Miss Bertha K f ' h napp, 01 er never failing in- terest in all our undertakings Barbree, William Bartlett, Horace Bray, Roy Campbell, Virgil Chambers, Ada Chambers, Elma Chamberlain, Ruby Collins, Doris Eade, Nellie Garcia, Caroline Giacomazzi, Lilo and activities. CLASS ROLL Gould, Elmer Hables, Alvin Harrison, John Imwalle, Iva Lang, Iona Lang, Paul Madero, George Metzler, Inez Mozzini, Judith Myers, Tom Parsons, Robert Xxx x ' X R 'gl 1 1 k...,, x X ,.,w V D I lwyx N x, .wiv ref' if Powell, Bernice Rood, Emmy Lou Schmidt, Charles Soberanes, Abel Sommerville, Lois Thayer, Florence Tindall, Wesley Tommasini, Rena Weferling, Ernest Wood, Neona Yost, Harold Z . I I 1 illlllimlllllllllllllh T ,- s r l SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY CLASS OFFICERS President ...,...,............ ..................................... ...,..,....,........ V i rgil Reed Vice-President ..........,... ....,.... B ernadeen Dickey Secretary-Treasurer ,...... ......,.... M arie Gonthier Class Historian ........ ........,............. A lice Digges Class Reporter ......... ........ A lma Jean Knowles Yell Leader ......... ....... IN Iarion Mansfield Class Advisor .,...,...,...............................,.,. .,.,,..........,...,.,.,.,,..,,...,..,.,,... M r. Weller On August 23, 1926, forty-eight students entered King' City High School as Sophomores. These students eagerly participated in all school activities during the year. Y The first social event of the year was the Freshman Reception in which the Sophomores presented a stunt in form of a one act play entitled The First Quarrelf' Bernadeen Dickey cleverly portrayed the part of the young bride while Jimmie Bianchi was the grumbling' husband. Lorine An- near enacted the part of the maiden aunt. The Sophomore Class was well represented in athletics. The first sport in which it participated was football. Virgil Reed, Marion Mansfield, James Bianchi and Elmer Giacomazzi were the Sophomore representatives. In basketball it proved quite a success, bringing back the' C. C. A. L. champ- ionship of the lightweights, who were mostly Sophomores. Those who represented us were: Marion Mansfield, Martin Mozzini, James Bianchi, Edgar Brownlee, Philip Collins and Edward Leighton. In the heavyweight team the Sophomores were represented by Virgil Reed, Elmer Giacomazzi and George Rosario. The last sport of the yearivas track in which the CLASS ROLL Sophomores again did their part. Those representing us in track were: Edward Leighton, Philip Collins, Virgil Reed, George Rosario, Frank Tunzi, Martin Mozzini, Marion Mansfield, Elmer Giacomazzi and Plinio Pincini. The Sophomore Class was very proud of being represented at the Northern Sec- tion of C. I. F. track meet and also the State Track Meet held at Modesto, by Virgil Reed, our class president. The Sophomore Class took over the sale of tickets at practically all of the games. The girls have done ve1'y well in preparing and serving refresh- ments after games. Marian Harrison, Alma Jean Knowles, Lorine Annear, Marie Gonthier, Alice Digges, Bernadeen Dickey, Margaret Schmidt, Beatrice McGuire and Donald Caddy represented the class in the Honor Society. During the school year many peppy class meetings were held. The class as a whole has done very well in attending those meetings. Lorine Annear Alfred Azcona Willeta Benadom Edgar Brownlee James Bianchi Donald Caddy Charles Clausen Philip Collins Bernadeen Dickey Alice Digges Dorothy Eade Elmer Eade Ruth Evans Marie Gonthier Elmer Giacomazzi Plinio Pincini Virgil Reed George Rosario Margaret Schmidt Vern Tindall Louis Wasson Marian Harrison William Harrison Leland Jefford Alma Jean Knowles Edward Leighton Charles Madsen Lucy Mahler Marion Mansfield Virginia Martin Beryl Morgan Martin Mozzini Baxter Meyers Beatrice McGuire Elinor McGuire Inez Palmer Pauline Pisoni Bernadine Rogers Lorena Schlapia William Shuey Frank Tunzi Stanley Wood ' I 1' ' F ' ' H' W FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY President ............ ....,.. L eonor Hickey Vice-President ................ ........ D o1'othy Jessen Secretary-Treasurer .....,... ..,.... J ack Hamilton Yell Leader ..............,...... ........... B en Pierce Faculty Advisor ...............,............... ,,..... ..,..,........,....,....,,. M r. VVarner On August 23, T926, fifty Freshmen began school. We lived up to our name of Freshmen and were timid and bashful. The upper classmen gave us a Freshman Reception on September 10th. The Freshman stunt was directed by Mr. Warner and consisted of a letter written back home by a member of the class, the different parts of the letter being enacted. Each of the other classes also good time in spite of the fact that we had to not enjoyed by all. had a stunt. We all had a do some things that were On April lst the Freshmen had a party in The evening was spent in dancing and running winners of the novelty races, high jumps, and the high school gymnasium. an indoor track meet. The broad jumps received April Fool prizes. Refreshments, consisting of ice cream, cake and punch were served in the cafeteria. Leonor Hickey, our president, acted as toastlnistress of the evening. Belle Hughes, Frances Robles, Julia Biaggi, Leonor Hickey, Vesta Newman, and Mamie Smith represented the Freshman Class in the Honor Society. The King Hi-Ways reporter for the class was Gladys Rood. Frances Robles was the Annual Staff reporter. Practically all the boys Went out for the various sports. Those boys that made the football team were John Cardoza, Francis McConnell and Elmo Giovanetti. Francis McConnell received a K, C. block as an award. Howard Mansfield, Jack Hamilton and Elmo Giovanetti made the champion- ship lightweight basketball team. The boys that made the track team were Clinton Thorne, Robert Vasquez, John Ca1'doza and Joseph-Nunez. The Freshmen girls' basketball team won the cup given by George Anderson. Mamie Smith 'Was the captain. The other members of her team were Vera Jessen, Leonor Hickey, Jessie Hughes, Madeline Martinell, Viola Vasquez, Elda Nicola, and Gladys Rood. A I Thus the Class of '30 has joined in all the activities and sports of tliie yea1', and promises to take its place among all the real active classeshwhich G 111' school has had. Manual Andrade James Barbree Thelma Barnett Charles Benadom Angelina Biaggi Julia Biaggi Virginia Brownlee John Cardoza Ray Daivs Raymond Ford Genevieve Garner Jack Hamilton Fred Harper Elmo Heger Lenor Hickey Belle Hughes Jessie Hughes Vivian Hughes Clara Huston it -- CLASS ROLL Elbert Hutchins Dorothy Jessen Elda Lund Stanley Manning Howard Mansfield Madeline Martinell' Francis McConnell Peter Morasci Elda Nicola Ben Pierce Gordon Plaskett Harold Record Carol Rhyne Harry Rich Henrietta Rich May Rich Howard Rist Frances Robles Gladys Rood 1 ,mlmqyav X qqb . 'E R. :' 5 m lf . HL.. u s J Mamie Smith Clinton Thorne Charles Valdez Robert Vasquez Peter Weaver Doris Westlake George Hutchins Eugene Whittman Thomas Wittman Leonard Whittman Donald Yost Frank Morton Elmo Giovanetti Opal Carr Viola Vasquez Gregory Silvano Frank Wittman Vesta Newman Joe Nunez . ff, 2 'j 1 l 3111 illlvmuriant The record of the Freshman Class would be incomplete without mention of the name of Stanley Manning. His unfortunate death early in the year brought a very real sense of loss to the hearts of all his school mates. x Progressive School Year at Lockwood The school year nineteen twenty-six and twenty-seven is the most out- standing year in the history of the San Antonio Union School from the progressive standpoint. The school has probably never witnessed a more progressive year socially, as well as otherwise, than has taken place in this period. No effort has been spared to bring our school up to the standard school of Monterey County. Mr. Patterson, with the co-operation of the board of trustees and ,the residents of the community, have gotten together to better the welfare of our school. Appreciation and thanks should also be extended to Mr. Force who has been a willing and efficient promoter for the welfare of our school. The San Antonio District extends over a large territory and the attend- ance is much larger than ever before. About five new districts have been added during the past year. Good means of transportation make it possible to convey the children safely and comfortably to school. Three new busses have been added to the school this year to aid in transporting the grammar as well as the high school students. Another advancement, due to increase in the school attendance, has been the securing of an extra teacher. A greater variety of courses are now taught and students may select courses from academic, vocational, or com- lnercil fields. In order to conduct these classes to the best advantage, a new high school room was also built. - In the line of athletics, baseball and basketball courts have been con- tructed while a new tennis court will soon be built. We, as San Antonio students, appreciate and are proud of the achieve- ments of this year, but realize that there are a great many things to be ac- complished next year and the years to come. - 1 - We have not been very ' ' ' t ' thl t' th' ' Boys' AihlefwS SLZTZOOIF 1.5.-Iiiaiiliii BY CLAUDE WATSON of equipment. Basketball and ' W i baseball have been the two major sports this term. In the earlier part of the term a meeting was held and a boys' basket- ball team was organized. John Myers was elected captain and Walter Gillet manager. The positions were assigned as follows: Walter Gillet, centerg John Myers, running forward, Bob Dasmann, standing forwardg Claude Watson running guardg and Harold Boutelier standing guard. The boys were coached by Mr. Patterson, our principal. Our first game was played with the King City Grammar School in the King City High School gymnasium. King City won by a score of 14-4. The King City second team won by a score of 12-8. This was an exciting game as it first ended with a tie and it was necessary twice to extend the time in order to decide the game. The second game was also played against King City Grammar School, but this time on our home court. The score was 15-5 in King City's favor. This ended our basketball teason and we then took up baseball. We hope to put out a good fast team this year. We are confident that the team will live up to our expectations. N-- The girls have not done - , - much in athletics, although they Glfls did organize a basketball team By Lockwood Pupil with Vivian Dutton as captain. - -- After organizing our team we played several inter-class games. When basketball season was over we decided to organize a baseball team with Jennie Heinsen as captain. In baseball as in basketball we did not play any outside teams, but played interclass games. ,f f b x L. L , iii ll iii - At the first of the term be-- . fore any social events could be Soclal Notes planned, it was first necessary By VIVIAN DUTTON to organize our high school stu- -- dent body. This was done and everything began to run smoothly. We now felt that we were independent from the grammar school and could begin to plan for the social events of the year. At last one of the brilliant students proposed that we give a Kid's Hallowe'en Party. Every one enthusiastically planned to make this first party a success. Vivian Dutton donated her home for the purpose. Games and dancing were enjoyed and at twelve o'clock refreshments in keeping with the date were served. At two o'clock Jack and Jill and all the rest bid one another good night, and hoped that they would see each other at another party soon. Time seemed to fly by and in another month it was time for our second party which was a candy pull given at Edna Sands' home. We had to settle down to work after all this, but soon the new school room would be completed and plans were made for its initiation. A large crowd from surrounding localities attended the housewarming. A short program was given by the high school students followed by dancing and refreshments. The students felt that they would like to leave something in commemor- ation of this school year. With this in mind a High School Benefit Dance was planned, the proceeds of which were to go to the building of tennis courts. lt was very successful both socially and financially. On the fourth of April we held an Old Clothes Day. On this day such u cosmopolitan class we did have! We had among us Captain Kidd, the forty-niner, several tom boys, little Miss China and old farmer Jones, in- cluding also our little kindergarten teacher, Miss Iverson. . School was drawing to a close and the Institute and Field Day were planned for May sixth. The events of the day will be track, basketball and baseball games as well as a short institute session. Our social events have not been numerous but those held were success- ful. In all we have had a very enjoyable year. The Bluebird Along the country highways, Beside the bubbling springs, And deep into the forest, The bonny bluebiril is. His voice is clear and happy, He fills the air with song, And cheers the weary passersby, As they do pass along. -PAULINE MARTINUS. 4 -. .-.- Probably one of the most beautiful works of nature is the The Waterfall waterfall. Who could observe By JENNIE HEINSEN a boisterous, roaring waterfall - --- with as little concern as though it was an everyday occurrence? With the water leaping and jumping over the high rocks, and the sun's rays playing in and out among the tiny sprays cf mist, making such beautiful colors the spectator stands spell-bound with the beauty of the scene before him. The water, rushing about as it tears through the many rocks which tend to obscure its way, is white with foam. Then madly leaping down the steep incline it lands with a roaring noise at the bottom, going several feet into the soft sand below. Then it starts quietly on its way down the river, or wherever else may be its destination. Boyhood When the meadow larks are singing, And the sun is shining bright, When the moonlit woods are ringing, ' Filled with wild folks of the night, When the world is full of sunshine, And 'tis briming o'er with joy Oh! it's then if it's anytime, I'm glad that I'm a boy. When the lambs play in the meadow, And the birds sing in the trees, When the ground hog sees his shadow, And you can hear the drone of bees, When the rabbits in the clover, I can see naught else but joy, I will tell the whole world over I'm glad that I'm a boy. -JOHN MEYERS. Xxxx X X X X X' X X XXXXBQ X YN XX X .Y X S X Xs X x xx X- R .X , M 'LX X diff? ,, xx Y .,x X f , A -XA 5 Xxx X f' X ',,.-.. H ll n ,J .qv It F l l l l HONOR SOCIETY This organization, to foster a high standard of scholarship and general attainment on the part of the students of the secondary schools of Califor- nia, is becoming more and more important every year. This year the Phi Beta Kappa, University,Honor Society, has requested that a list of the names of all High School Honor Students be mailed to it so that it may act as big , . .t brother or sister ' to any honor student who enters a umversl y. Members of the society have the privilege of wearing a silver pin bear- ing the insigna of the federation, and students who have been in the chapter for six semesters are entitled to the official solid gold C. S. F. pin. The member who received the gold pin this year was Margaret Bullard. An average membership of twenty has been maintained in the Society throughout the year, and it has developed into one of the liveliest organiza- tions in the school. Officers of the society were: Emmy Lou Rood, presidentg Margaret Bullard, secretaryg and Alma Jean Knowles, treasurer. Mrs. M. E. Williams and Mr. R. E. Warner were the faculty advisors. R A J P. A. L. ORGANIZATION First Semester Juliette Lacrabere' lone Pierce ..,........ Margaret Bullard Dorothy Eade ...... Josephine Arnold Second Semester ,...... President ............ ....... M argaret Bullard .........Vice-President .............Ione Pierce .......Sec1'etary MGLZIBI' .Yell Leader .................... Juliette Lacrabere .P. A. L. Representative .... Bernice Powell This year the Pals had a point system by which the girls earned let- ters. This system worked out very successfully. The girls earned points by school activities and other activities performed outside of school, such as: hiking, swimming, quoits, and horseback riding. The uniform had to be worn every day except Friday in order that the student could earn points for it. Each member was fined twenty-five cents, if she did not wear the uniform four days a week. The Big Sister Movement was started at the beginning of the school term. An upper classman was oppointed big sister to a Freshman girl to help her arrange her program. One of the most delightful events of the year was the conference of the Girls' League of the Coast Counties held at Salinas. King City held the round table discussion of the uniform. The girls did not attend the Conference held at Asilomar, April 29 and 30, due to the fact that Educational Night was scheduled here in King City for that week end-andfhe girls were needed in the orchestra and dramatic productions. - DRAMA TICS To wake the soul by tender strokes of art, To raise the genius, and to mend the hearty To make mankind, in conscious virtue hold, Live o'er each scene, and be what they behold- For this the tragic muse first trod the stage. -POPE. Dramatics is one of the most practical subjects offered in high It helps the student to develop self-confidence and gives pear at ease before a group of people. The dramatic class began the year with a study of drama and traced it from the time of the Greeks to the present time. school. him ability to ap- the history of the The class then read and studied Goldsmith's She Stoops to Conquer. The second semester was well filled with the production of pantomimes, monologues, readings, and one act plays. The following one act plays were presented: In the Spring a Young Man's Fancy, The Trysting Place, The Teeth of the Gift Horse, Neighbors and Stuart Wal Plays, Never-the-less, and The Medicine Show. ker's Portmanteau On March 2, 1927, The Florist Shop was presented at the Wornan's Club in honor of Home Gardening Day. CAST Maude ........ ................... ......... B e rnice Powell Slovsky ......... .......,. G eorge Sargenti Henry ............... ....... M argaret Bullard Miss Wells ,.,..,.. ......... E lizabeth Shuey Mr, Jackson ......................... f .................,.........,.......,.............................. Harold Henry This was an interesting little play in one act. The cas t included a couple of people who had been engaged for fifteen years. The development was very interesting. 4: :lc ag On March 16, 1927, Thursday Evening was presented at the King City VVoman's Club in honor of Gentlemen's Night. CAST Gordon Johns ........ .........,........, ........ E m my Lou Rood Laura ,,.,,,,,,,.l,,,,,. ..,............. I one Pierce Mrs, Sheffield ,.,,,.. ........ R uth Parker Mrs, Johns ,.,..,,..,..,..,......,,......,.....,,,........,..,....,............,..,........,,.......,.... Thelma Eade This was a comedy in one act from the Stockbridge Playe1's, New York. It was very original and was appreciated by the audience-especially the men. More of a delightful little domestic sketch, with a good situation and a very human dilogue, could not have been found. :lz :': :H On April 29, 1927, The Medicine Show was presented at the Grammar School Auditorium in honor of Educational Week. CAST Lutei -,,. ..,. ..........,,...... ...... G e o rge Sargenti Giz ...,....... ......... H omer Bronson Steeven .................................................................................................... Abe Hables This was a Portmanteau Play by Stuart Walker. The main theme of the play was laziness. The play, being decidedly different from any other part of the program, was greatly appreciated by the audience. The acting was admirable. Other plays that we1'e worked on and produced were Joint Owners in Spain, Box and Cox, The Knave of Hearts, and The Ghost Story. The credit for the success of our Dramatic Class goes to Mrs. Williams, faithful and untiring teacher. The students are very grateful to her for the coaching she gave them and take this opportunity to thank her. The Play is doneg the curtain drops, Slow falling to the prompter's belly A moment yet the actor stops, And looks around to say farewell. It is an irksome word and task, And, when he's laughed and said his sayg He shows, as he removes the mask, A face that's anything but gay. -THACKERY. J ,W l i I 1 l MM 4 l w r I V l P s l i r o I l 5 ORCHESTRA For the first time in the history of King City Union High School, an orchestra has been organized. We were fortunate in our school on having the ardent support of our Principal, Mr. Williams, who insisted that we have such a musical organization for this year. So Miss Helen Hjelte was selected as instructor. So capable a leader was she, that within a half year our organization was playing very successfully before the public and at many Student Body Functions. There is a first and second orchestrag next year the plan is to combine the two. The members of the first orchestra arc: VIOLINS: Vivian Hughes, lone Pierce, Emmy Lou Rood, AMarfaret Bullard, Lorine Annear, Vesta Newman. CELLO: Inez Metzler. BASS: Edith Chambers. PIANO: Belle Hughes, Vesta Newman. TRUMPETS: Gladys Rood, Peter Weaver. TROMBONES: Homer Bronson, Vera Jessen. SAXOPHONES: Leonor Hickey, Ben Pierce, Jessie Hughes. CLARINETS: Charles Carlson, Raymond Huston. HOME ECONOMICS The Domestic Science Class has been very successful in its work this year under the supervision of Miss Fitzpatrick. The cooking course was given on the meal plan basis. First breakfast dishes were prepared and balanced breakfast menus planned. Then the luncheon unit was taken up, then the dinner unit. After each of these units was finished, model meals were planned and served within the class and also to the members of the faculty. In the sewing class the girls worked on problems to fit the needs of their individual wardrobes. u They began by working with materials easy to handle, fashioning them into simple undergarments. Then more difficult patterns were attempted with the same type of materials. Later, materials that were harder to handle and patterns that needed much studying were used, until at the L-nd of the semester the girls were making many kinds of dresses and semi- tailored suits. The girls studied the suitability oi' the dress and the style to the indi- vidual, the wearing of the most becoming color to ones personality, and the style most suitable to the material, Mainy fancy gifts were made for Christmas presents. A new art was introduced-the study of painting designs on cloth for scarfs and hund- kerchiefs. If TYY Y Y TY T774 V PRINTING The Printing Department of the King City High School is now on its second year of progress. We not only did all of the job printing for the school classes and district, but we also printed the King Hi-Ways and had it in the hands of the people without being late in a single instance. The printing department from a financial standpoint has been the best investment in the school, both for the district and the student body. We want to impress it upon your minds that no commercial work is being done in this department. Our linotyping has been done on a contract basis which does not cost as much in the long run as if it were set by hand. This year we found it impossible to print our annual on account of the lateness of getting started. The Printing Department is looking forward to its new and enlarged quarters with great pleasure. The new shop will be in the same building, but it will consist of the present room and the room which has been pre- viously used as a finishing place for the Shop Department. Watch for the King City Union High School printing boom next year. Q FARM MECHANICS AND SHOP Farm Mechanics is a new subject that has been added to the Voca- tional Department in the King City High School. The purpose of Farm Mechanics is to teach the boys the things that will be most useful to them after they have finished school. The cabinet making, which was previously taught, has not been com- but has been reduced to make room for Farm Me- is more useful to the boy who expects to live on the King City students probably will. The lower part of had a ceiling put in it, and an anvil, forge, and other have been installed. pletely discontinued, chanics. This course farm, as many of the the shop building has necessary implements The Farm Mechanics class had an exhibit at the County Fair that was very commendable. These boys have done various jobs for the school, such as building cement walks, painting the tennis cou1'ts, gymnasium and front fence. They have made many useful things for themselves, besides the work they have done for the school. One of the Farm Mechanics boys has already changed a touring car into a truck. Some boys have built self- feeders, wheelbarrows, and other ranch implements, and they have changed the old Dodge bus into a truck for general utility work around the school. This was a very useful and practical piece of work. Next year the Voca- tional Department will be larger, and the Farm Mechanics equipment more complete. The Shop Deprtment, however, has not been neglected. This department built stage scenery for playsg equipment for physical education classesg tables for various departments, and the students did much cabinet work for themselves. The board of trustees voted to build a new shop this summer. This new shop will be erected west of the present one. It will contain four different I 1 1 l i 1 I l 1 . i I r w I I FARM MECHANICS AND SHOP - Continued departments. These will be: auto-mechanics, farm-mechanics, woodworking and drawing. There will also be a garage for the busses. The present shop will be made into class rooms to relieve the congestion in the main building. After this new building is finished, the old barn in the rear of the school can be removed. This will greatly improve the appearance of our entire school plant. COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT The Commercial Department of the school has held up its usual high standards this year. Under the competent supervision of Miss Knapp the commercial students have made wonderful progress. Our equipment has been added to until now we have one of the most thoroughly equipped departments in the state. In short, not a stone has been left unturned which might help to make the students graduating from the commercial department well-fitted to step into a good position, without going away to business college. Several students are now occupying responsible positions here in King City as book- keepers and stenographers. Several of the typists that have been developed this year are even now better than the ordinary typing students. The shorthand classes have made much progress and some of their members have become quite expert in this extremely necessary secretarial art. Taken as a whole it can very truthfully be said that the Commercial Department has added another successful year to its credit due to the en- thusiasm in the work shown by both students and their instructor. , 4 'hi 1 5 - ' It X 'X X i ,, W, AGRICULTURE CLUB President ......,....,, ...... G eorge Sargenti Vice-President ,,,.,,, ........ W illiam Barbree Secretary ............. ............ E lmer Gould Treasurer ....... ..,.... P aul Lang Agriculture, a new department in our school curriculum with Mr. Brown as instructor, has been a great success. At the beginning of the year, many enthusiastic students enrolled and have found the course even above their expectations. Immediately a Junior Farm Bureau was organized to systematically carry out the projects of the year. The first work was an exhibit of an ideal country farm in miniature for the Monterey County Fair. It won 41 Blue Ribbon, first prize. The next was a trip made by some of the boys and Mr. Brown to the State Fair. There the boys entered contests in stock judging, winning.laurels. The class has from time to time made field trips to learn the methods used by farmers in the near vicinity of King City. Some of them were to the California Orchard Co.g the Patrick Farms, and Forden's Farm. A trip was also made to Gonzales for a Field Day. There the boys entered judging contests, winning first place in grain judging, second in cattle Judging, and second in seed judging. Due to the success of the Agriculture Club this year a large enrollment is expected for 1927-28. Mr. Brown deserves much credit for his work and leadership in this department. N M94 at 'MDM I I I I I I I I I I I I I i r I I GIRUS GLEE CLUB Our Music Department under the supervision of Miss Helen Hjelte has had a very successful year. Not only the orchestra, but the Girls' Glee Club has also taken an active part in school and community activities. Their first appearance was made at the Agriculture Club Banquetg this was fol- lowed by performances at Student Body meetings. They again appeared on the Educational Night program. The Glee Club put on a stunt between acts of the Junior play, this seemed to be very much enjoyed by the audience, judging f1'om'the applause received. In addition to learning many songs much time has been devoted to sight singing, ear training, and music history and appreciations with occas- ional programs presented by the members illustrating the work of the com- posers studied. The personnel of the Glee Club is as follows: SOPRANOS: Virginia Brownlee, Margaret Bullard, Vivian Hughes, Elda Nicola, Ione Pierce, Gladys Rood, Belle Hughes, Viola Vasquez. ALTOS: Angelina Biaggi, Edith Chambers, Genevieve Garner, Leonor Hickey, Inez Metzler, Iona Lang, Vesta Newman, Henrietta Rich. PIANIST: Emmy Lou Rood. ., . Modern civilization is meas- i ured largely by the advances Seientific Revelatigns in science and its practical ap- plications to industry, medicine - and health. , Elma Chambers says, The Freshmen are introduced to this part of their work by general science. General topics are taught by projects and experiments performed by the pupils before the class, thus each pupil ac- quires scientific knowledge in an interesting manner and the ability to talk before people. General Science makes easier biology, physics and chemistry which follow. Bernice Powell says, Biology started with an intensive study of the text and specimens of plants and animals. The class then divided into committees each of which gave interesting programs, discussing heredity, plant breeding, Luther Burbank, snakes, birds, flowers, etc. The new pro- jector added interest by illustrating the programs with pictures. Field trips were conducted to study nature out of doors. Everyone enjoyed the Pine Canyon picnic trip. A feature of the class is the discussion of student questions on any topic from love to dreams. Homer Bronson says, The School Board generously furnishes an ex- pensively equipped laboratory in order that 'Pop' Warner may amuse the physics class either with a lecture or by allowing them to play with the apparatus. The class is divided into two groups. The college group of students are supposed to play quietly while the other, the industrial, are allowed to amuse themselves as long as they are quiet enough not to dis- turb the college section. All in all physics is about our most popular class. In a lighter mood George Madero says, The loving followers of physics with Mr, Warner as leader, dictionary, encyclopedia, and referee received and kept their assigned seats or lounges. The activities of the class are usually dreaming, target practice and social conversation which keep the air reverberating with the rebounds of corks and unharmonious sounds. On the whole with the exception of Duck Henry and Beauty Bronson the class is one united body of hard working parts. R. E. Warner says, We have an excellently equipped laboratory which continues to improve due to a generous Board. We have a student body which likes scienceg two-thirds of them take science each year. -- - - - During the year the stu- dents have always answered Agsefnblles ' four bells Qassemblyl with zxlacrity. There is ample rea- W--'-- -f' wr W- A---'Q-1 son for this enthusiasm, for these gatherings are of a highly entertaining nature. The four bells may mean Student Body meetings, of which we have had several peppy ones this year, they may mean that Mr. Williams has persuaded some prominent person to address the school as a wholeg they may mean entertainments prepared and presented by the combined effort of our dramatic and music depart- ,F 'O v ,liz I I i i i 1 i i i i I r ASSEMBLIES - Continued mentsg they may mean programs prepared to commemorate special days or occasions. We have had several speakers this year on topics such as make-up, California History, vocational education and nutrition. Our dramatics and music classes, two new departments in school, have furnished many of perhaps the best enjoyed of the assemblies. For the Lincoln and Washington Day programs a most successful plan was followed. Different students had prepared talks on the boyhood, man- hood, statesmanship of the respective heroes. For the Washington program the students were also permitted to listen to the President's Address by means of the radio erected in the study hall. The orchestra played patriotic numbers and there was in general a feeling of patriotism. The assemblies have been a source of enjoyment and instruction to the students. El Departamento Esta situada King City en una parte de California la cual ha sido relacionada con las cosas De Espanol espanolas desde el tiempo de la - -- ocupacion de Monterey en 1770. Desde el periodo de la dominacion espanola, empezando en 17693 luego el de la posesion mejicana en 18225 y al fin el bajo el gobierno de Los Estado Uni- dos, ha habido una poblacion e enfluencia espanola muy grande ahi. Se ha creado en la escuela superior un departamento de espanol a fin de implantar mayor interes en el idioma y la literatura que existe. Al presente hay algunos 35 alumnos matriculados en un curso de dos anos, en el cual el enfasis principal es en el desarrollo de la habilidad de hablar con facilidad. Los planes del proximo ano escolar incluyen un curso de tres anos en el que se presentaran lecciones en espanol comercial, y la organizacion de un club espanol que procurara representar piezas, canciones y bailes, Todos de asmosfera espanola para los miembros de 13 GSCU9121- Jw 7 si. X, sf- , ' , - i N I G W, 'lj U wiv pn ,pn 7-' 1 - l- ii i I llll N M f ll MIIIHI WM li S91 - T.-i . mum MW I Ill I! nawnuulIMIH II u - -ii-i iil- . 'NN-Q - bi 2-...,,, ,..::.. 'Wu S ' W6 f- 14 .... GDM, If ,- -Sud if D F 5V RS 1.02. BTHLETICS l,-.. - .., - j 7 Y - , .. ' 1 li - - .. 11- '-ii-A rr I Q .T K ' l if - 4 14, , 6 5 ' ' Z . 2 ' - li. I ' 1 . 4' ,yi ' ' ' 1 .T- -11 v , ,, --f 1- . 'f I, . nl' fl ' x0 --- 4 2 Q l 4' ' ' ' , , l 5 - ' , H . . 1' I xx X 1 f X I ,1 - , , - ' .-1. . fy 1 . . 4 . A L , .ii 5. I T ,-.1 , fi-f . 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Block Bob Parsons Virgil Reed George Rosario Elmer Giacomazzi Abel Soberanes VY WEIGHT Circle Edgar Brownlee Edward Leighton Jack Hamilton Philip Collins Circle Virgil Campbell Raymond Walker Football Awards Stars Abe Hables Ike Hables Abel Soberanes Virgil Reed Raymond Walker Bob Parsons Harold Henry Charles Carlson Elmer Giacomazzi Raymond Huston Donald Cassini 1 2 3 4 5 6. Circles Wesley Tindall Marion Mansfield John Cardoza Francis McConnell Paul Lang Wm. Harrison Activity Awards-Diamond K. C. Josephine Arnold 7. Margaret Bullard Ione Pierce 8. Bernice Powell Irene Eade ' 9. Marie Gonthier Elizabeth Shuey 10. Emmy Lou Rood Inez Metzler 11. George Sargenti Edith Chambers Leonor Hickey Emmy Lou Rood Marie Gonthier ROOTIN G From the standpoint of rooting the season has been a highly successful one. At every game the fellows and girls turned out in full force and such rooting has never been heard as that which came from the Blue and White bleachers. There was just one continued shriek of encouragement to the game players on the field. The rallies were very successful and the pep displayed was excellent. The speeches and stunts at the bonfire rally at the beginning of the football season were short and snappy and the en- tertainment offered was up to the Orpheum standard. The Yell-Leade1's wish to take this opportunity to thank every loyal student and faculty member for the true support offered all the year. -EMMY LOU ROOD J .1 ' r I fgfav 1 2 i . FOOTBALL The football season of nineteen hundred 'twenty-six started August twenty-third, with Mr. Huebel as our instructor. Responding to Coach Huebel's call for football material, fifty boys turned 'out for duty. Among the fifty were ten regulars of last year's squad. Improvements on the football field favored the coming season. During our summer vacation the school board had planted us a football turf. The Student Body provided new football equipment. It was given to the first string men. This was an excellent idea because it made the boys fight for an position on the squad. The boys who represented the team were: Abel Soberanes, Abe Hables, Ike Hables, Raymond Walker and Virgil Reed-the backfield: Duck Henry, Bob Parsons, Elmer Giacomazzi, Alfred Robles, Donald Cassin, Virgil Camp- bell, Charlie Carlson, John Cardoza, Raymond Huston, Marion Mansfield, Wesley Tindall and George Sargenti--the line. Hollister .......,......,....... 14 at King City San Luis ........ .... 6 at King City Paso Robles ...... O at King City Monterey .......... ,.., O at King City at Pacific Grove ..... 16 King City at Monterey ..,.,..... 6 King City Pacific Grove ...,. ..,. 2 5 at King City Opponents ,...,............. 67 King City HOLLISTER, 145 KING CITY, 13 The first game of the season was played on the new football turf, Forden Field. The King City team was outplayed by the visiting team in the first quarter. Hollister made two touchdowns in the first half to King City's cne. Our team made its second touchdown in the third quarter but failed in the try for point. The home boys fought through the last quarter leaving the ball on Ho1lister's twelve yard line at the final whistle. The King City team aimed to perfect its weak spots. SAN LUIS, 65 KING CITY, 14 San Luis again visited King City to compete for a trophy. Our team lost the'trophy last year, and decided to win it back this year. The King City team made its first touchdown in the first few minutes of play.. San Luis came back in the second quarter and put over a touchdown, but failed in the try for point. We made our second touchdown in the third quarter. The game was very fast and hard fought. The team kept San Luis from scoring in the last half and showed good fighting spirit throughout the game. PASO ROBLES, 03 KING CITY, 20 Paso Robles gave King City a return game, hoping to defeat us. The I-'aso Robles team out-played the home team in the first half. Coach Huebel said in his little talk at the half, King City can play a better game of football. The little talkl' meant a great deal to the team. The home boys resolved to beat Paso Robles. In the third quarter King City made two touchdowns. In the fourth quarter we made our third touchdown but failed in the try for point. ' MONTEREY, 03 KING CITY 31 The first game of the league was played on King City's athletic field. The Blue and White warriors wanted revenge for the defeat at Monterey last year. W'ith long runs.of the backfield and good work of the line, we defeated Monterey easily. PACIFIC GROVE, 165 KING CITY, 0 ' The King City warriors were called over to Pacific Grove where the Blues and Whites were defeated. During the game five of our punts were blocked, giving Pacific Grove its score. MONTEREY, 6g KING CITY, 26 The second game with Monterey was played at Monterey. The Monterey boys gave the King City boys a battle before the final whistle blew. We were in good condition. The men in the backfield made long runs, while the men on the line continually charged for substantial gains in yardage. PACIFIC GROVE, 255 KING CITY, 6 The team's over-confidence led the King City Blues to defeat. Dur- ing the first half our team held Pacific Grove without a score. King City made its touchdown in the second quarter. In Grove team outclassed us. The Pacific Grove that drove the Blue and WVhites before them. Pacific Grove defeated our warriors. the second half the Pacific men came back with fight The powerful line bucks of The football team won five games and lost team wishes to thank Mr. Huebel for the patience he took in coaching. The team also extends thanks to the School Board for building the turf, and to the Student Body for its co-operation. three for the season. The W ZW Z I .- - ,- 1 5. wi' W4-1-4 - -- .. F I 1 1 I l l l 5 l 5 2 S ! l r l l l F HEA VYWEIGHT BASKETBALL The team which represented King City throughout the year had but two veterans available from last year's men. Although the prospects for a championship were not so bright the men made their opponents know they were playing every minute. King City won three league games and lost three, in which it scored a 48-O shut out. During the season seven games were won out of the eleven played. The following players represented the unlimited team: Reed, Parsons and Walker, forwardsg Rosario, centerg Capt. Soberanes and Giavonetti, running guards, and Giacomazzi and Campbell, standing guards. Following were the games King King King King King King King King King King King City City City City City City City City City City City played: 29, Templeton 7 20, San Jose 33 29, San Luis 21 23, Paso Robles 11 48, Gonzales 0 15, Monterey 8 9, Pacific Grove 21 11, Watsonville 12 23, Santa Cruz 27 13, Salinas 11 29, Town Team 15 C. C. A. L. LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONS Starting the season with four members of last yea1 s championship team the possibility for another championship was made. In almost every game Hables, Mozzini, Bianchi and Captain Mansfield completely baffled the opposing guards by their clever floor work and shooting. Captain Mansfield, his brother Stubby, and Gould proved King City's defensive was nearly invincible. Collins, Brownlee, Leighton, and Hamilton also played well when given a chance. The lightweights won eight out of eleven games played, which is a very good record considering' the hard, long' schedule. In the league games King City won all six, which gave it the champion- ship of the C. C. A. L. and the A and B section cups. GONZALES 4, AT KING CITY 37 The first game of the season was played on the home court. The King City cagers found it easy to defeat Gonzales. The score showed King' City's defense was strong. KING CITY 15, AT MONTEREY 11 This game was won only after a hard fought contest for three and a half quarters. In the final minutes of play Capt. Mansfield found the hoop and sank three baskets. Bianchi was next with four points. PACIFIC GROVE 12, AT KING CITY 19 The lights won a hard fought game for the B section cup in which Mozzini, Bianchi, and I-I. Mansfield starred. KING CITY I8, AT WATSONVILLE 15 King' City won the hardest fought game of the year. Capt. Mansfield C. C. A. L. LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONS - Continued played the best game of his career, making eleven points. Mozzini was second with three points. SANTA CRUZ 25, AT KING CITY 29 The lights got a wonderful start and were leading 12 points at the first half. Ike Hables was the individual star of the game. He made twelve points. Mozzini, Bianchi and H. Mansfield also played fine games. KING CITY 27, AT SALINAS 16 Hables proved star of this game by sinking ten points and Gould, sub- guard, also proved his ability at guarding as the score shows. SAN JOSE 24, AT KING CITY 17 This game was for the championship of the C. C. A. L. and P. A. L. Leagues. The first half San Jose out-played King City, but in the last half ' the locals completely out-played the former on the floor but could not seem l to score. i Other games were: King City 49, Templeton 55 King City 13, San Jose 24g King City 13, San Luis 23, King City 16, Paso Robles 14. The team wishes to thank Mr. Huebel, for it realizes that without his painstaking coaching the season would not have been the success it was. l N For the Honor of Our K. C. Hi We have our glorious football team, Held by us all in high esteem, Whose motto is: To Win or Die For the Honor of our K. C. Hi! In basketball great scores we've won In spite of wind and rain and sun. We never stop while points are shy 1 For the Honor of our K. C. Hi! Our tennis players trophies bring And loud and long their triumps ring. Sing our great victories to the sky For the Honor of our K. C. Hi! DORIS COLLINS. i i -V TRACK AT KING CITY HIGH This is the first year that our high school has ever made a real effort in this sport. Due to the track and football turf which has been dedicated as Forden Field, this sport started off as our most enthusiastic sport. March 19th- Santa Maria Invitational Meet Coach Huebel and his charges journeyed to Santa Maria to participate in the Santa Maria Invitational Track Meet. Our C men carried away the Santa Maria Times trophy with a score of thirty points, and our heavyweights scored fifteen points, which gave us a total of forty-five, which was five more than Santa Barbara, our closest competitor. April 23- Hollister Dual Meet . King City's combined team met the last year's champions in A section with a score of: Hollister 120, King City 97. On the track, King City scored 74 points while Hollister scored 34, but we could not overcome the heavy- weight men from Hollister. April 30- North Coast Meet at Stanford King' City took second place in this meet in which 31 schools were com- peting. Berkeley took first place with 18 points, and King City second with- 14 points. This was another surprise of the year. May 11- C, C. A. L. Track Meet Held at King City The scores in this meet were as follows: Unlimited-King City 58Ma, Pacific Grove 3616, Monterey 26, and Gon- zales 4. Limited-King City 54, Pacific Grove 10, Monterey 26, and Gonzales 9. This gave King City both cups in track this year, an accomplishment never before made by King' City athletes. Ten records were broken, nine of which were broken by King' City men. All of them have now been allowed officially. May 21- Invitational Meet The invitational meet was held at Forden Field and was a wonderful success. Five schools were competing and the scores were as follows: King City '?5Mf, Hollister SOM, Paso Robles 31, San Luis Obispo 23, and Coalin- ga 17. King City took the cups for the meet and also both cups for the re- lays. This closed the most successful athletic season. ' -- --- -- v--- f v -V - -lit- GIRLS' ATHLETICS ' Girls' athletics have again this year been confined to interclass and inter-group competition. A cup, presented by Geo. W. Anderson, was awarded to the class winning the most basketball games during the season. Freshmen 9, vs. Sophomores 9. Juniors 3, vs. Seniors 11. Freshmen 10, vs. Sophomores 8. Juniors S, vs. Seniors 10. Freshmen 9, vs. Sophomores 11. Freshmen 3, vs. Sophomores 2. Freshmen 14, vs. Seniors 2. The games were played with good sportsmanship and good spirit. The Freshmen and the Sophomores had to play each other four times before the championship was known. The Seniors won from the Juniors both times they played. It was then up to the Freshmen and the Seniors to compete for the cup. It was a hard fought game, giving the Freshmen victory. The Freshmen were awarded the cup. After basketball the girls played tennis and baseball for the rest of the school year. , fv vrf. lx ,? ' X, w-.f--u-v.LL-- v ww. X fx ' MT. Tl- f-fm-1'-fl,-'!. L9 N M- f ,FA 5 K -'M F 1 I N1 . 'lf inlttniililiiiiiiiilw . WV l 4 E I e i i , i E l I 5 s P i 1 i I r I 5 1 l F i l I n l HTROUBLES OF DON Donald Cassin: Mrs. Williams, I've lost my Pace, Don: Mrs. Williams, I've lost my Neighbors List of Books lost by Don: 1 Pace's American Literature. 1 Neighbor. 1 Silas Marner. 2 Idylls of the King. 1 Century Handbook. 1 English Literature. 1 Fish's History of America CPoor Fishj 1 Physics text. 1 etc., etc. AN ASSEMBLY Any ann0uncements-faculty-student body? It's awfully pretty. Did you make it? I slept on my hair the wrong way last nite. Little less noise please- Aw, come on. Got your Spanish? Oh, Raymond. Ike, quit! Pick up those papers. Ouch! Staff Meeting! Staff Meeting! Duck him. U u u cc U u u u CAN YOU IMAGINE- Home Bronson-with a shave. Abe Hables-Without Vivian. Elizabeth Shuey-Short and stout. Irene Eade-Pole vaulting. George Sargenti-Playing a Sax. Raymond Huston-Not hanging around the girls. Thelma Eade-Bashful. Bus Walker--Blushing. Marie Chiocca-Leading yells. Edna Melendy-Without her S fob. Harold Henry-Playing marbles. Westley Tindall-Staying out of the Senior room at noon hour Bud Carlson-Without his cane. Jack Arnold-Keeping still. Loren Smith--Boisterous. Don Cassin-Skinny. Juliette Lacrabere-Without Alice. Margaret Bullard-Sorrowful. Ruth Parker-Without a Star Car. Edith Chambers-With a Bass voice. :yi :zz Mr. Webb: Virgil, what does the word 'Nihilist' mean? Virgil R.: lt comes from the Latin word meaning nothing. Mr. Webb: What did you get out of this word, Virgil? Virgil R.: Nothing. ,.f' qv My , -A . HEARD IN TI-IE QUADS AND ELSEWHERE Whatcha get in physics? Me too! You can't come into this room without a pass. u , 4 1 The bell has rung. Let's go swimming. Hey, Bud! Whadaya want, Frenchy? Say, that was a FAST one. Got your Geometry? y u H A4 ' Sewer fsurejf' , Gee, she always looks at our notebooks just when I haven't got my lesson. Are you going to Tullywater Saturday night? Q ' Come on, let's put a little pep into this. Hurry up. 1 4: :ie i HE LOVES BIG WORDS E Mr. Webb: Homer, put your gum in the waste basket. l Homer fsearchingjz Er-where's the receptacle? :gr :ga HEARD IN QUADS AT NOON First: Just because you'1'e a ham don't think you're swift. j Second: And just because you're a blonde you needn't get dirty. 5 4: :ii MOTTOES FOR STUDENTS I Absence makes the marks grow rounder. Never say flunkf' Birds of a feather flunk together. 212 sc BIOLOGY Neona: Does it hurt if you pull the gold off a goldfish? '41 111 95 Mr. Warner: Which carries the most current, a long wire or a short wire? Juliette: A short wire. Mr. Warner: Yes, that's right. Charley C.: Mr. Warner, I don't see how that is. You said to compare 1 the wire with a waterpipc and you can get more water in a long pipe. l FF 115 91 li Blondes aren't the only light-headed people. 1 121 F Student Body's Favorite Song: Wednesday soup Kcrescendol. 251 251 I He loved her because her cake was heavy but the candles made it light. H1 , Edna: Whom do you love? Homer: fmodestlyj Bronson, :s if E Ernest W.: Say, Mr. Warner, when day breaks, where do the pieces g,O?!! Mr. Warner: The same place an electric current goes when the switch , is turned off. f-X E V' . l l l l w l ANOTHER INDIAN STORY Mr. Warner: Want me to play with you? Margaret Warner: Oh, no, we're playing Indian and you're no good 'cause you're scalped already. Don Yost: What makes the Tower of Pisa lean? Julia Biaggi: I don't know, or I'd take some myself. sf :gg :gi Juliette: Stop asking so many questions. Don't you know that curios- ity killed a cat? Charlie: What did the cat want to know, Juliette. Mrs. Metzler: You must wash the fish before cooking it, Inez. Inez: Wash the fish! It's lived all its life in the water. That's what I call making work! , ODD ACCIDENTS I saw a cow slip through the fence. A horse fly in the store. I saw a board Walk up the street. A stone step by the door. I saw a mill race up the road. A morning break the gloom. I saw a night fall on the lawn. A clock run in the room. I saw a peanut stand up high. A sardine box in town. I saw a bed spring at the gate. An ink stand on the ground. .e 4: in DISCUSSING l8'l'H AMENDMENT Buster: Prohibition of liquor. Mr. Webb: Liquor isn't prohibited. I drank about a quart this morning. Buster: Well, then, intoxicating liquor. QHeard in English IIIJ: Oh, Mrs. Williams, may I keep Silas Marner out another night I? :gc :zz .11 QA Sophomore trying to state one of Benjamin Franklin's Proverbs.J: Every little makes a pickle. Duck: Did you take Mr. Williams apart and speak to him. Abe: Not exactly, but he almost fell to pieces when I told him. we q: :gr Virgil Campbell: Awful crime committed at our boarding house yes- terdayf' Jack Arnold: Proceed, I bite. Virgil Campbell: A paper hanger hung a boarderf' Jack: I'm hungry for the beautiful girls. - Ike: So am I. But the beautiful girls are too hungry for me. Marie: Jack tells everything she knows. Viola: Yes, it wouldn't be so bad if she 'yvould stop there. Elizabeth: Where have you been, Bill? Bill: Playing ball. Elizabeth: But I told you to beat the rug, didn't I? Bill: Nope, you toldqme to hang the rug on the line, and then beat it. . .,. .L :ft Howard M.: WhatAis the meaning of a false doctrine? Roy B.: That's whent-the doctor gives the wrong stuff to sick people. if: :gi George M.: Golly, I'm stiff. I must have rheumatismf' Harold Y.: They say 21 bee sting is good for rheumatism. Why don't you try it? George M.: Yes, and if it doesn't work, I'm stung. :ge :p :ge Tourist: Do you have to see a doctor in this town before you can get booze? Ernest W.: Nope, afterwards. Beatrice Mc.: What are the lthree foods required to keep the body in health? b .-gi Pauline P.: Your breakfast, youd: lunch, and your dinner. 1: aww ,u :zz .A Bernadine R.:' Some of the thingsysaid over the telephone aren't fit for the operator. '.,' E,.3:'f- . fi Eddie L.: Well, they can't expect 'fto work around electricity and not get shocked. Dorothy Eade: Gimme a tablet. fifQlW' A ' Raymond H.: What kind of a tabl'etl? : Dorothy: A pink one. Raymond H.: What's the matter withi you? . Dorothy: I want to write a lette1'. 'iQQ2.i . Jimmy Bianchi: Now, here's a fast one:'Qg.. 'Klyvbman had triplets, and the next day she had twins-- 4 g,.EQ - Elmer Gould: How come? wif' Jimmy B.: One of them died. lk 214 2? Iva I.: If a man druggist is called a pharmacist, what would you call a woman druggist? Horace B.: A pharmacister, of course. if :ec :ze DEDICATED T0 MARTIN MOZZINI lTwas on a summer's day That students bright and guy Went swimming, so they say: But list! They had to pay! Perhaps they were ill-starred, For weeds grew in the yard, And hoeing' was not barred- But, oh, they say 'twas hard! w I I 5? I ,I . 'qv h 'M - 'W' I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I i I FAVORITE SAYINGS: Mr. Weller: Oh, you didn't even get to first base. Mr. Williams: Bless your little hearts. Mrs. Williams: Assignment for tomorrow. Mr. Warner: Now notice- Miss Knapp: Ready for dictation- Miss Hjelte: Where's your pass- Miss Fitzpatrick: Oh, shoot-- Mr. Watts: Let's see now-Are any of you boys out of a job? Mr. Brown: Back in Illinois- Mr. Huebal: By golly, fellows-You'll have to get in and train that's all- V Mr. Webb: Confessions good for the soul- Elizabeth Shuey: Oh, you poor sap! Homer Bronson: A-hem, I- Virgil Campbell: And I says-says I-jerk me, coach- Abel Soberanes: WVell, I haven't got much to say, but- Doris Collins: That was a f-a-s-t o-o-e- Ike Hables: Heard the latest song hit? Josephine Arnold: Say, listen, kiddo-- Charley Carlson: Hello, Frenchy- George Madero: See? 41 if 23 Warner: What does the weight of a slanting vertical side wall supporting it? roof tend to do to a Cassin: It pushes it down and out. Warner: Yes, both down and out. Bartlett-fEmerging from a day dreamjz What's he talking about now: a prize fight? SPRING FEVER AND OUR ABE I hate to stay inside on the hot and sultry days: I'd rather be outside with nothin' to do but play. I like to read and rest and sleep, To swim and fish and hunt and eat, To waste my time and be lazy, too: In fact I want just nothing to do. ag: :gf DISCUSSING PUBLIC UTILITIES Virgil: Water, I guess. Mr. Webb: Yes: water and gas. 3 Iii 22 Inez I riting a checkjz Suppose I had some cents, how would I - W write it? Margaret: Don't worry, you haven't any sense. :gi 4: gg: n Elizabeth: What's the matter 'I You look sick. Edith: Uhl Why do you leave corn plasters when you know they look just like life-saver candies?' zu 111 :gl ,Jack H.: Where are you running? Ben P.: To stop a fight. Jack: Who's fighting? Ben: Oh, just me and another Freshman. S lying on your dresser 1 7 I J, WOULD YOU BELIEVE THAT- Homer Bronson was shaved at Del Monte. Juliette Lacrabere weighed 199 pounds. Gordon Plaskett was taller than Charlie Carlson. Julia Biaggi ran the 1,00 yard dash and won! Elizabeth Shuey had bobbed hair. Marie Chiocca ever disturbed the study hall. Ike Hables received nothing but fours Buster Walker was valedictorian. Edna Melendy ever got a five. Bernice Powell never had a compact. Harold Henry was afraid of Donald Caddy. Miss Hjelte and Miss Fitzpatrick were never seen together. Donald Cassin ever forgot to tease. Vivian Hughes had ceased keeping company with Abe Hables. Seats in the Physics room were 98c per. Beryl Morgan was accused of being noisy? Ma1'ie Gonthier and Pauline Pisoni were on the most lovable terms. Inez Metzler failed to write neatly. Emmy Lou Rood forgot to powder her nose. Thelma Eade always arrived at school on time. Elmer Gould's hair was never combed. Pop Warner never asked for a pass. Geometery was a snap course. Mrs. Hughes read Whiz Bang. Margaret Bullard ever studied hard. QThis was written by a Freshman?j :iz :ge WANT ADS. FOR SALE-CHEAP-Large supply of geometry knowledge.-LOIS SOM- MERVILLE. ic :gi 4. EASY TERMS-MONTHLY PAYMENTS-On a Physics textbook and Lab. manual to any one who will take my place in the Physics Class- CHARLEY SCHMIDT. 211 95 221 FOR SALE-1 complete photographic outfit fin poor conditionj-ABE HA- BLES. fl: :ll :lf LOST-Set of unused brains which I now have use for-I take Physics. Finder please return to MARGARET BULLARD. :1: :a: ::: Thelma: How's your sister, Bill? Bill: Her head troubles her quite a bit. Thelma: Studying Physics too hard ? Bill: No, she wants a new hat. L i ' K. C. HIGH ALUMNI ASSOCIATION On June 17 a large group of King City Union High School Alumni met at the High School auditorium and formed the King City Alumni association. The Class of 1927, which formed the nucleus of the organiza.tion, presented a constitution and by-laws, through its president, Donald Joseph Cassin. Some three weeks before the meeting, a committee was appointed byi the Class of 1927 to draw up this constitution. Abe Hables was chairman, and those present expressed themselves as well satisfied with the committee's work. The salient features of the program as adopted provided for the estab- lishment of a S50 scholarship to go to the most deserving member of each graduating class, the organization of glee clubs, football and basketball teams, a dramatic club, an Old Home week, and an annual alumni dance. The dues and admission fee will be kept to the lowest practicable figure. Just at the close of the June meeting, it was unanimously decided that Mrs. Williams, friend and teacher, be made a life member of the King City Union High School Alumni association. She was presented with a life mem- bership card during the last Assembly Meeting of the year. King City has a large and ever-increasing alumni group. If a closer co- operation of these graduates can be brought about it will be a great source of inspiration and help for the school. The start made on June 17 will mark the beginning of a new era for King City Union High School Alumni. me I . lqlixn , 42 ., . F w l L w r W? f fC5 34 f,,,, U' .h xx, lf,f A V' 1 1 V . 55 .4 U Auingraphg Jywpdij If ff 'lf5Q'Q' i'f iv! 5'7'!if,f!lf6v,,,f W:1..,N A . J CD Kiev ly 'fix Q7 K! J 'Q ,,, 9 ' ' -' N . , , A fp fl 4 'fix . 'X-1 CN' AJ AUM ' ' n A 4 ' f XM, , , ffk , - X 730, 4 I ' Q F ,. 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