Liberty High School - Lion Yearbook (Brentwood, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 28 of the 1907 volume:

i. l THE Liberty Union High School Annual Vol. 3. BRENTWOOD, CAL., MAY, 1907 No. 1. SOCIAL HISTORY. It seems appropriate in compiling a High School Annual, there should appear in its columns some historical 'reference to the section in which the school is located. ln taking up the Marsh or Los Megan-os Rancho as a proper subject. we tind it impossible to disassociate its history from a biographical sketch of Dr. John Marsh. His name is indelibly written in the history of the state and country, His name is on our waters And ye may not wash it out. ls the language that Mrs. Sigourney 'uses in pleading for the restitution of 'the Indian names, and it seems proper 'that the Skiano which drains the Black Hills and the eastern slope of Mt. 'Diablo should bear his name as it courses through the Rancho. Briefly, Dr. Marsh was one of Cali- fornia's most comspieuous pioneers- a man of more than ordinary intelli- 'gence and education, a graduate of Harvard. He had served as a school teacher, a physician and an Indian Iagent in NVisconsin as early as 1826, He held a judicial office in the Terri- 'tory of Michigan in TSZS. and was 'once a merchant in St. Joseph, Mis- souri: a Santa Fe trader, and as a 'wandering explorer he traversed the 'wilds of Sonora a-nd Northern Mex- - . . ico and came thence to California. stopping at Los Angeles and practic- ing medicine. From there he trav- eled all over Northern California and seemed to be devoting his life to the gratitication of his noinadic instinct- a purposeless, unstable. Hoating piece of hunianity who found a lodgnient under the shadows of Mt. Diablo, as owner of a land grant, made to one Noricaga by the Mexican govern- ment in 1835. and for which the Doc- tor paid the muniticent sum of S400 00 in 1837, and on taking possession. he built a hut and lived with his Mexi- can associates and began raising cat- tle. He took very little part in pub- lic affairs. or in the political troubles from 1840 to 1847. though for some cause he was arrested in 1841. but not exiledf He lived the lite of a hermit and bore the reputation of being a pecul- iarly disagreeable man, whose notor- ious parsimony kept him constantly in trouble with those he came in con- tact with. ln 1851 he was married to Miss Alice Tuck of Chilmsford. Mas- sachusetts. She was a school teacher and came to California in 1850, set- tling in Santa Clara: meeting the Doctor while on a visit to Contra Costa county, they decided to marry after an acquaintance of two weeks. Mrs. Marshidied in 1855. leaving a daughter, Alice. The Stone House 2 THE HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL was erected in 1856, but I do not think he ever occupied it, as he was murdered in September of that year by jose Moseno and others because of some previous trouble over the payment for services as a vaquero. The Doctor was 52 at the time of his death. A year or so previous to his death a young man called at the ranch and requested to see the Doc- tor. The stranger asked permission of remaining over night. as he was foot sore and it was near evening. No, replied the Doctor. I do not keep a hotelg you will have to go to Antioch, but soon the stranger said. If you knew who I am perhaps you would let me stay. VVell. who are you? Wfhat is your name? Charles Marsh, 'he replied. nx'Vl'lCI'C were you born? VVhat is your mothers name? How old are you? Replies to 'these inquiries came quickly and correctly. The Doctor stood amazed. then sharply said to him, Pull oil your boot. Charles did so and exposed a birthmark on his foot that satisfied the Doctor and he said. all right. you are my son. The mother of Charles was said to have been a Cherokee, or a woman of Indian blood, and had remained in the East when the Doctor broke loose from the border and took trail that led into the unex- plored regions ot' the Indian country :ind the land of the Avtec. :Xt the Doctor's death the Los Illeganos Rancho, with its 131000 acres and 6,000 head of stock, passed by inheritance to Charles and Alice, the daughter by the second wife. The Rancho was sold by the heirs to an enterprising promoter. who devised a scheme for opening the coal mines known to ex- ist on the property. build a railroad to Marsh' Landing. and built up there- on a manufacturing and commercial entrepot. The scheme failed to ma- terialize as projected and the great property became involved in litigation which is not yet closed, though thirty years or more have passed, and fur- ther Deponent Saith Not. -K. G. Dean ....... lr-, Nothing Unusual. Bessie-Wltat makes Jean look so Cross today? Iva--Nothing. it is just her way. She is quite Moody lately. Ray--What is the trouble between Bessie and Harry? Edith-Bessie got too Foxy for h i rn. 3,-ll.. johannah-VVhy is Iva making such wry face today. Edna--She is thinking about her Corn. L. U. I-I. S.-- Girls say-Let Us Have Study. Boys say-Let Us Have Sport. YVillie Cin Geometryl-I know it'9 right but I made a mistake. Freshman-I should think it would kill him to die a death like that. After,they were all killed a great many were arrested. Soph.--I am taking drawing lessons now. THIC HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL 55 SYLVIA COMES TO THE RANCH. They'lI not be expecting us till tomorrow, Sylvia. No, mother, I know it. but that will make it so much more fun. There I11lISt he some way of getting out to their place. A few minutes Iater mother and daughter were standing on the plat- form of the Santa Inez station, look- ing about for some means of getting away from it. Sylvia Hallan's older brother. Jack, had been in California for two years. on a ranch with his cousin, Harry Vincent. His mother and sister had come for the lirst time in these two years. and also to see California. After some ditiiculty Sylvia suc- ceeded in discovering a man who was goin' out that way, and who con- sented to leave them at Tulaeita Rauch. Sylvia in'her pretty tailor- made suit, looked strangely out of place in the rickety farm-wagon, but she and her mother soon settled them- selves as comfortably as possible and they started out on the long winding road. The ride was all a voyage of discovery to Sylvia and she found everything delightful. lt was the early springtime: the poppies were blooming along the roadside. the rows of orchard trees looked like succes- sions of snowdrifts, the scent of the blossoms filled the air. Away to the westward rose the mountain wall, the southern slopes of the ridges gl-ori- tied by the afternoon sun. Sylvia was enraptured. She wanted to know the name of every flower and tree they passed and plied the driver with questions till she was sure she knew all about ranching before the journey was half done. Theres the gate. he said at last, ou the right hand side there with the letter-box just beside. XVhere? Oh, yes. I see. Now don't drive ing just let us out at the gate, we want to surprise them. The driver smiled and did as requested, Sylvia ran lightly up the short road, with the orchard on the other. and nearly fell over the house before she saw it. Then began her disappointment. Jack and Harry live in that packing- house? Impossible! Jack had lived in a brownstone house at home, and this-why there wasn't even any grass around the front door, just plowed ground and one clump of violets. This house was such an insignificant. desolate looking, little affair, and she had imagined a rambling adobe ha- cienda. with a great broad veranda. There was only a tiny porch that you could cross in two steps. Sylvia crossed it in one as she made a dive for the front door. after her lirst dis- mayed pause. ' She tumbled into the room and then stopped short. Jim Kee. the general faetotum, had soon learned that young employers did not approve of too much house-cleaning and was quite willing to Hlet things be. And they were,-mostly on the Hoori Straight 4 'l'HlC HIGH SVIIOUI. ANNUAL in front of her was a heap of HCWS- papers and periodicals. with a sofa cushion on top, on the other side of the room. were scattered some old letters that had apparently been orig- inally intended for the open Iireplace, and had somehow missed their des- tination. 'llwo ovcrcoats and a pack- age of dried fruit samples were on one chair. jacks banjo and a broken hoe handle on another. the shelves around the room were lilled with a miscellaneous collection of china. books, pictures and groceries. Sylvia opened the 'door to the right and shut it again with a bang: she only saw that the bed had not been made up. and you could write your name in dust on the bureau. lXlother! Do for pity sake come here and look! Did you vz'cr.' And jack wouldn't so much as have his window shade run up crooked at home. :Xt the sound of her voice Mrs. Hal- lan appeared in one door. and Jim Kee in the other. Sylvia knew of course that Chinese servants were common in California, she -knew that jack had one, but when lirst she saw him-well, she picked up her skirt with both hands, stepped gingerly across the lloor and addressed Jim loudly and distinctly: VVhere is your master? jim looked puzzledg when Sylvia knew a little better vvbo man- aged that household she did not won- Her. XVhere is Mr. Hallan, or Mr. Vin- cent? even more imperiously. Me no savceg not come home till late. lJon't you know what they are doing? iligatcef' and No savee: maybe ,Inu turned away as it' unwilling to waste more time in such frivolous converse. , . . Sylvia gave lnm one indignant glance and dashed through the kitchen to the back door. Even in her hurried passage. however, she could not help seeing in what excellent or- der the room was. She tlew through the door and along the path to the barn. How could her brother. jack, intellectual, gentlemanly, well-bred, as he had always been. be living here? She had almost reached the barn when she saw a ligure coming toward the house from the opposite direc- tion. He had on an old and dingy llannel shirt, and a pair of high rubber boots. The boots' were covered with soft, sticky mud, so was a large shovel he was carrying, and there was a goodly quantity of the same mixture on his face and hands. For a moment Sylvia hesitated, wondering what new dragon she was to meet. Then a look of utter amaze- ment eame into her face. 'Qlackl Good gracious, !uck. ' Jack raised his eyes and looked al- most as surprised as she did. Sylvial Hfhy, little sister, how did you get here today? There, don't touch me. I've been out in the irri- grating ditchesg I'm all over mud! THE HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL .3 l'm not going to--oh, yes, l am too, l don't care-Jack, dear, how do you exist? ll'hen the whole family had been engaged for some time in Utidying up and tixing things. and supper was over. ,lack took Sylvia out on the porch to see the last of the sunset over our mountains, as he Called them. She looked long and silently, then glanced around at the little house and said softly, And do you J't'1lHht' like it here? Yes, very much. But jack. how can you? jack smiled quietly and saidi I can't tell you, but if you stay awhile. by and hy you'll know for yourself. And by and by Sylvia did know, HOv+-? Says Russell to the shorthand class Now we will see if you are fast. A letter to his wife he wrote And then he gave a business note. Now let me see your notes, says he. .And looked around quite knowingly, 'Compared the notes, then gave them back' -And wisely looked around: But never knew that all the time ffle held them upside down, Sing a song of sixpence, Pockets full of rye, Four and ten Sophomores Playing on the sly. VVhen the Professor left the room They all began to fool. l'Vasn't that enough to spoil The line tone of our school? A MODERN CRUSADE. The Crusades, which were so coni- tuon during the Middle .-Xles. have been revived at L. U. ll. S. This Klodern Crusade is carried on by the Faculty for the purpose of rescu- ing the nbarlwarons language from some of the Sophomores and for the cstahlishing' of the civilized and more cnltured .-Xnglo-Saxon. lt is waged primarily against the man he. done, seen and got. The flames uf the teachers' anger has been kin- dled heeause no heed is taken when corrections are made. There is an interesting tradition in connection with this First Crusade. lt seems that once upon a time in a large room on a certain day Prof. Russell was observed in earnest con- versation with a small boy. The boy looked small and the Professor looked tall. When he asl-ed the boy if he had ever learned the correct use of done and did, the lad fearlessly re- plied. Yes, sir. I dfun' that in the Grammar School. tlt is evident that he did.l This incident again stirred the liaculty to a more heated contest. Hy a recent edict of the Faculty. remission from scoldings, after hour lectures. and other suitable rewards are to be granted to all who faith- fully comply with the Terms of Peace. One by one the pupils are enlisting and we hope that before this quarter ends we shall have a standard established and maintained in our school that shall be worth striving for, E. U. H., ,UU ti 'I'I-IIC HIGH SCIIOUI, ANNUAL PROPHECY. Last night as I lay dreaming As dreams sometimes come to mei I saw my present schoolmates As plain as A B C. ' l .Ns I lay still as dreamers will. In not the least suspense. I thought the day sometime away, 1 dreampt 'twas five years hence. I started off to Berkeley And took the hrst through train. And met an old acquaintance, Ray Shafer was his name. And with him was a lady XVhom I recognized at sight .-Ks an L. U. H. S. student- Our jolly ehum, Jean yVhite. I took my seat, the brakeman passed. 'Twas Leonard, sure as fate. I placed my hat upon the rack, Prepared to calmly wait. .-Xt Sixteenth street Miss l-Iorr was waiting-- - Such was her former name. Before the train had fairly stopt A young man to her came. She threw her arms around his neck And greeted him with kisses, As now, of course, her name was changed, For instead of Miss 'twas Mrs, And Lester stbod a short space off, A book agent was he, Who talked and sold to young and old In gentlest courtesy. Then stepping quickly from the car I hastened to a bank. 'Twas Miss Irene who cashed my check. For 'cashier was her rank. Then gancing in a little room I saw the Presidentg 'Twas Arthur Howard working hard All on the future bent. I heard a brisk typewriter. Johanna made it whiz ln a way that did convince me She understood her biz. Then down the street an engine dashed, Going to beat the band. Millard sat upon the seat With things at his command. As I stood gazing up and down A sign board caught my sight. Easter hats all up-to-date, Proprietress, Miss Knight. l stepped into a large cash store To get some fancy lace. Miss Euna Goodwin greeted me With a bright and smiling face. I glanced at the stenographer As I stood there a-waiting, 'Twas Rosie Miller' as I live And Harrold was dictating. XVhy! hello Dutch, how'S thing? Fine, come on to dinner, lf l'm to he a judge of cooks, every- Then Alma is a winner. Tonight, said Dutch, there is a farce By the U. C. students giveng Tomorrow is a football game, W'e have a good eleven. lVe went that night to see the play, And Ollt came Leo first, And played upon a violin A tune so sweet it must have been in holiness emersed. THE Hlilfl SCHOOL ANNUAL 1 Then Edith Chadwick sang a song 'Twas sweet as sweet could be. Charlie, Bill and joe came out .Xo act the midgets three. XYQ started to the game next day, Miss Peterson we passed. She was talking to an agent. .-Xnd in Real Estate was cast. XYe entered in upon the field. And cheers our ears did greet. XYe saw Earle make a noble dash, XYhicl1 meant our foes' defeat. XYQ stopped and spoke to Robert, VVith joy he was enraptured, For' it did seem he coached the team And that the game was captured. The end has come. the game is won, And on my ear then fell .X mighty shout with joy dealt out, 'Twas California's yell. I And looking out upon the crowd, Two students met my sight, Miss Heidorn andtMiss Collis waived And cheered with pure delight. I made my way to where they stood, They asked me to the feed. Refuse to dine because of time? XVell, now, that's not my creed. Un the cheering mass my eyes 1 cast. Miss Peterson I espied. The U. C. yell she knew quite well searched her soul for sounds to tell of joy and loyal pride. A nd Happiest of all this happy throng Of joy exalted life, Professor stood contented by, ln heavenly pleasures rife, Upon his arm he held a babe. .-Xnd seemed in right good cheer .-Xs oft the child would ask him. XVhat is that, Grandpa dear? Then starting for the banquet hall Our appetites to check, Another student greeted us, Our old classmate, Miss Heck. Arriving at the dining room We got there none too soon- Dewitt was seen with a soup tureeu, A knife and fork and spoon. Miss lva rose and gave a toast, Each ear attentive bent, A And well she carried out her part .Xmid this fair ostent. Dad awoke me from my dream .Xnd lo! 'twas break of day, Alain l am out in the field Pitching wild oat hay. J. M. B., '09 IN MEMORIAM. Prof. I. XVright. tirst Principal of L U. H. S.. died in San Francisco, March 1, 1907. Mr. C. Heidorn. beloved father of our Editor, Edna Heidorn. died at Knightsen, November 21, 1907. Mr. A. S. lloward. beloved grand- father of Edith Chadwick and Arthur Howard. flied at Marsh Creek. March 20, 1907. REGULAR GRADUATES COMMERCIAL GRADUATES THE HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL 9 PROGRAMME. 1. Invocation ,......................... A........ R ev. L. E. Scott 2. O:ation Magnis para ..,..,...,......,...,.,4oY...,.,....,...o,.o..o,oo,,.A. ,V,,A,.t,,,,,AAA, A Ima Allen 3. N!llSfC .v.......A.....v.................,,................,...,.........,.......,,,......... ....... O akley Orchestra 4. Oration, The Value of a Commercial Education ,..,,.,... ....... J ames Barkley 5. Vocal Solo ...,...,....,,.,,.,,,.,....,,,,,.,,,,,.,,,.,,.,4,,.,,,,,,,,,,..,,,,..,,r,. .c...,, F . A. McManus 6. Oraticn, 'Ihe Japanese Questicn ..,..c,.Y, .,.r....r,..,e.Y H arold Swift 7. Ccrnct Silo ....,.,...........,.......,....c,,.,,,...... .,,,,...,,,.,.,......,, H erbert L, French 8. Presentation of Diplomas ,,,e,... v.,,,... W rn. Shafer, Pres. of Board 9. Music .......,.....,.............,............ ........,.........,,,.... O akley Orchestra 10. Remarks by Principal... ...... ,....,.. G eo. C. Russell 11. Music .... ,,..,.....,,............... ..,.... O a kley Orchestra 12. Address .,,.... ,,..... P rof. P. M. Fisher llrentwokwrl .,.,. 'Byron ...,....., Deer Valley .... Eden Plain .......... Excelsior ........ Hot Springs .,.. 'Iron House ....... Jersey .... ......... Liberty ....... Lone Tree ..,..,,, Oakley ............... Sand Mnunrln... Wan. Slmfer. Cen. C. Russell TRUSTEES. .......,Hans Rrmnleksmu ,,,.....Frefl M. llolwzly ........-Xnclrew J. Smith ,.,......,..XNin. Shafer ,,,,.,...,,.AllLlCl'StIll Allen .........llenry Illehrtens ...,..Oliver C. Wlristen ,,.,,.,,,,.,..,.Henry R, McCoy ..,,..Alfrecl L. Humphreys ...,.....l7recl H. Heiclorn , ...,...... Charles P. Horr ........Xvll'l. J. Griswold ' EXECUTIVE ' COMMITTEE. President. A. L.. llnmpllreys. Clerk. ..-Xnclerson Allen. TEACHERS. . lllz1.rrif,m.n lrl-uri: Ruth A. Peterson. 10 'PHE HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL International Directory for 1930 Name. Occupation. Residence. - A. .Xllen..-Xlnia Concerto Pianiite San Jose 3. liarkley, James liarkley, Joseph lionniekson. Frank Bonnickson, lva Chadwick, Edith Collis. Bessie Collis, Elmer Cummings, Gladys Dainty. Leonard Davis, lrene Diffin, Millard Goodwin, Euna Grueninger, Johanna lrl eck. Edna ileidorn. Edna Howard, Arthur Knight, Addie Lndinghouse. Lester Miller, Rosie Morgans, VVillie Murphy, Katie O'Hara. Charles O'Plara, Leo Pemherton, De VYitt Richardson. Alpheus Sanders. Stella Shafer. Earle Shafer, Ray ' Swift. Harold Vlfalker. Grace Vifallace. Robert llfhite, Jean .Xmerican Poet Laureate l'roseenting District 'Attorney Yice Judge P. J. Heney, re- signed U. S. Ambassador English Teacher L. U. li. S. C. Mrs. --1 'teacher of Latin. L. U. H. S. lnxperiinental Agriculturist .Xrtist-Studio lluilding D. Governor of California Assistant Searcher of Records President Marsh Creek Nation- al Bank G. Society Leader Court Stenographer I-I. Mrs. Capt. Editor of NVonian's Page Sun- day Examiner Inventor of Revolving Chairs French Morliste .- L. Wall Street Spiculator fl. Expert Bookkeeper I lnventor of Patent Thinking Machine .Mithoress 4 O Professor of Greek and Latin Manager of Electrical Engin- eering Plant P. Editor Brentwfgd Daily Times .fkutomobile Tourist S. RVIFS. T? Skating' Clianipion lNasliington, D. C. San Francisco Germany Brentwood Antioch Kniglitsen San Joaquin Valley Berkeley Berkeley Martinez Brentwood Crockett Martinez Aboard U. S. S. -- San Francisco 4 St. Louis Sacramento New York San Francisco Chicago San Jose Yale University Berkeley Brentwood Everywhere Fruitvale Stockton Pres. Brentwood Almond Grow- ers' Association Civil Engineer VV. Missionary to Japan Congressman 'lrd Con . . g. Dist. Senators XX-ife ' Brentwood Arizona Japan Wasliington, D. C. NVashington, D. C. THE HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL The Musical Director of the L. U. H. S Has Redeclicated These Old Favorites: SONG. Yes We Must Part ...,................. ....... Merrily We Roll Along .,........ Only Us .,......v...,.....w,....., f .................. Ever Sweet Is Thy M'emory ,,..,..... Song of the Rose .,v...,..,............... Beautiful Bessie ...,.,. Blue Eyes ........,.....,...., Work, Work Work .....,. Not for joseph .....,...... Little Golden Hair .,...,. Teasing ...,..,.......,....... All Work, No Play .i..,.,.... So Little But Oh My! ............,............. The Giggler . ................,.....,.............,.... . Her Bright Smile Haunts Me Still.. Prince Charming ...,...,..,,..............,....... Scotch Lassie Jean .,...,. Alone, Never Alone .......,.,.. A Smile For Every One ........ To a Flower.. .............,.....,.. .. Sir Arthur, the Knight i...........,,,...,,.,.., , 'Ihere Was I Waiting at the Church ,,........ .,,,,.... VJaltz Me Around Again Willie ........ I'm a Hustler ......,,....,,.,.,,..,.,..,,.,,,..,,, For Sheis a Sailor's Daughter ,.,...,,.,.. Guess Little Girl Who Loves You.. Get in Line for a Good Old Time ,... Dearie .......,..,...,,..,,,,..,,,,.i,,,..,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Lady Laughter ..... Curly Pates ................,,.,...,...................... A Sailor's Life is the Life for Me ,,., Bonnie Charlie ........,.................,............. Ain't He a Loving Boy ......,.............,... There'll Come a Time Some Day .... A Winsome Lass ..........,........,....,,....., Skating ,.................,.......,.....,......,,.. A Sweet Face ........................,,,...,,... For He's a Jolly Good Fellow ,.,,.i.. Tender and True . .......,........,.......... . TO WHOM DEDICATED Seniors. Seniors. Seniors. Old L. U. H. S. Rosie Miller. Bessie Collis. Iva Bonnickson. The Faculty. joseph Barkley. Edna Heck. Willie Morgaus Lester Ludinghouse. Irene Davis. Charles O'Hara. Willie Morgans. Johanna Grueninger. Ray Shafer. jean White. Alma Allen. Lester Ludinghouse. ..,......Rosie Miller. Arthur Howard. Harold Swift. Edith Chadwick. Robert Wallace. Edna Heck. .........Euna Goodwin. Earle Shafer. Addie Knight. Iva Bonnickson. Millard Diflin. De Witt Pemberton Charlie O'Hara. Leonard Dainty. Willie Morgans. Edna Heidorn. Earle Shafer. Edith Chadwick. Leo O'Hara. James Barkley, I2 THE HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL THE HIGH scHooL ANNUAL. Edna Heidorn ,.... Euna Goodwin ,...... Ray Shafer ,.......,A..,. Robert Wallace ,..o........... EDITORIALS. It is with pleasure that we intro- duce you to our third High School .-Xnnualfi sincerely hoping that our ef- forts merit your approval. As editors of the Annual, in behalf uf the school. we wish to express our appreciation and gratitude to Nr. Dean for his contribution. Vlie also extend thanks to our '06 representa- tive for the Alumni Notes. l'Ve wish to keep in close touch with the grad- uates and we always welcome their visits to our High School. The other articles have been contributed by the students while our enthusiastic teach- ers are ever ready with helpful sug- gestions. Some of our worthy trustees have paid the sch-ool several appreciated visits. They are all enthusiasts for our new building and when we are in our new quarters, we hope they will continue their visits and bring others with them. Our County Superinten- dent, Mr, llanlon. has also visited us this term. spending the greater part of one morning in our classes. The women of lirentwood showed their interest by visiting us in such a large body one afternoon that we had some difficulty in finding accommodations for them. VVe extend to all a most cordial invitation to visit our school at any time. E .........................Editor ...........-Xssistant Editor .......Business Manager .......-Xssistant Manager MANAGER'S NOTES. The Song of the BuSineSS Manager. How dear to my heart ISS the caih of SSubScription, XN'hen the gene-rouS SubScriber PreSentS it to viewg Hut the one who won't pay-' l refrain from deScription- For perhap5. gentle reader, That one may be you! The Business Managers desire to thank the business people of Brent- wood, Byron, Knightsen and Oakley for the generous way in which they have contributed to the third High School Annual. lVe hope that our advertisers will bc satislied and lind recompense through their transactions with us. . Again we extend our grateful ac- knowledgement to those who so lib- erally contributed to the L. U. H. S, Annual. Our High School days are nearly over and in a few short weeks we must say good-bye. Commencement day will soon be here. the day to which we have looked forward with so much pleasure and anticipation, but now as the time draws near a feeling of sadness comes over us as we think that no more are we to meet on the old familiar grounds. THE HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL 13 VKX- must now combat with theiseri- ous problems of life armed in our own strength and unaided by others. Kind friends may advise but the de- cisions must be our own. The friend- ly and social intercourse we have en- joyed will always be a source of in- spiration and courage. - The foundations of our lives have been laid and now we must put forth strong efforts to build such charac- ters as shall be worthy the instruc- tion received. '07. THE LITERARY COURSE IN OUR HIGH SCHOOL. The object and aim of a good edu- cation is to prepare us for whatever vocation in life we may choose. No matter how trivial that calling may be, a thorough preparation is neces- sary. The regular literary course is de- signed to give a broad. general knowl- edge and a cultural training. lt trains our intellect to think accurately, logically and concisely. lt broadens our appreciation of good literature and places us in sympathy with the great political issues of the day. The literary subjects are of such a varied nature that practically all of our facul- ties are brought into play. Some sub- jects are to teach accuracy and meth- od, some give an opportunity for the expressions of personal opinions and teach self-reliance, while still others train the memory and teach self-con- trol. The literary course in every High School is not only designed to pre- pare the student for direct usefulness in life, but it also serves as prepara- tory work for the University or Nor- mal School. W'e need not speak at length of the inadequate equipments of our High School-we do not want a more ex- tensive library nor better apparatus for our laboratory until we have ac- commodations that will warrant a greater expenditure-but we will indi- cate our present course of study to show what has already been accom- plished. The four years' course is repre- sented by Algebra, English, History and Latin in the first yearg Algebra. English, History and Latin in the sec- ond yearg Geometry, English, Latin, and Chemistry in the third year. and, History, English, Latin and Physics in the fourth year. I. B.. '09. Lf- -n4Qp4.,..i OUR COMMERCIAL COURSE. The Commercial Course is in the High School for just one reason. The public demands it. Academic princi- pals did not give Bookkeeping and Typewriting a place in the course of study out of choice. VVhen our Commercial Course was established in 1904 there was some doubt entertained as to its becoming a permanent department of our High School. But, as the enrollment of pupils has steadily increased and the course improved and its standard raised, we feel now at the end of our third year that the Commercial De- partment is here to stay. I4 THE llltill SC H OOL ANNUAL The aim of this department is wholly along practical lines. lt seeks to create a thorough business- likc attitude and atmosphere which will breed business-like habits in method. manner, and deportment. lt strives to cultivate the ideas of busi- ness honor, courtesy. and develop self-reliance and common sense. A Commercial Course should be such that its graduates can pass directly from the school into actual business life and feel no abrupt change. Even to those who never intend to take a business position the knowledge gained by this course should be in- valuable. Despite the inconveniences to which our Department has been subjected on account of our poor and crowded quaiters. by faithful and conscientious work, good results have been ob- tained. XX hen we have our new build- ing with all the latest improvements we expect to accomplish still better results. The Commercial Course consists of two years' work. The first year is devoted to Bookkeeping, Typewriting, Commercial Arithmetic. Spelling. Pen- manship and Englishg the second year to Bookkeeping, Typewriting, Short- hand, Commercial Geography, Com- mercial Law, Correspondence, and English. From this, one can see that the Commercial Department presents rather a complete business course and that our graduates should go forth with a thorough working knowledge of the Commercial subjects. J. G. '07 ATHLETIC IN L. U. H. S. During the term of 1906 and '07 very httle has been accomplished ill athletics. Last year many of our best boys left school and at the begin- ning of this year others were obliged to give up their course in this school. lt is to be hoped that in the future our boys will show more interest along the line of sports than has hith- erto been shown. XYe had but one game of baseball this year. That was with Mount Dia- blo Union lligh on Sept. 15th, and resulted in the score: Mt. Diablo 20. Liberty 17. The boys played a lively game and from the indications at the close of the fifth inning were sure of victory. Ilut it was after this that the Concord umpire did his good work and of course. our boys couldn't beat ten men. t Before the game ditmer was served in Coate's Hall, where all sorts of good things were served. The boys all had a fine time seeing how much chicken and fruit they could hide. The boys told me this as I cannot vouch for its authenticity. lf it's all trite the boys should feel very grateful toward the girls who. of course. did the cooking? tl scrubbed the Hoof., Considerable interest has been aroused recently in handball. We have had several closely contested games for candy rewards, and for the championship. lt is not decided yet who are the champi-ons for the year as there are still three sets with about equal chances competing for the honor. These sets are: Robert Wal- lace and VVilliam Morgansg Leo 0'llara and Harold Swiftg James Barkley and Ray Shafer. H. L. S., '07, ' 3'8- EVNA GODDXVIN RAY snari-:it -Assistant Editor Business Manager ALUMNI NOTES. Edith Sellers is devnting much of Ther time to music. She is giving pianii lessons to a large class, Fern Cuinniings is alt the East Hay Sanitorium. Oakland. training to be a nurse. All her friends know that she will make a success uf her chosen profeSsio'n. Illness has prevented Bertha San- ders from entering the State Normal -to continue her studies, as she had contemplated. NYe are all glad to -know that her health is now much improved. The many friends of Ellie Chadwick can lincl her at her lnnne near Brent- wood-. EDNA HHIIJ BRN RUB!-QR'I' XVALLACI' Editor Asst. Husintss Mgr, Pearl Crure has been spending lier time at her home near Kniglitsen and visiting friends in Berkeley. Roy Heck is in the einploy nf Duni- gan. Carrigan, Hayden llardu'are Cn.. San Franciscn. Mrs. Harold O. llaninn lure Hattie Russelll, is residing at 1321 Xl street. Sacramento. .Xnnie 0'H:xra is learning the dw- mestic arts at her lmme near Oakley. She has flew-tt d swine time to music. Gen. Barkley has a responsible pt-- sitinn with the XY. .X. Davis Cn, of llrentwimd. Peru l'lt,lwarcl is devoting his time ti- agriculture. lti TI-IE HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL JOSHES. XVhy does Earle always whistle, VVon't You Be My Sweetheart when Iiuna is around? Prof. Russell-Now, XVillie, dicln't you ever learn the proper use of did and done? VVillie-Yes, I dom' that in Gram- mar School. l Free Advice. To Lake Tahoe for your health. To Goldfield for your wealth: To Oakley for your lady fair. But to Lester for hot air, Miss Peterson Cin Latinl-VVhat is the Latin for to rout ? Lester-Skido, skidare. skidaviig skidatus. W. is for XfVillie. that dear little fellow, lX'hose eyes are so blue and whose hair is so yellow. Leonard--VVhy does Prof. Russell wear rubbers in April showers? Millard-Because he is out can- vassq ing shoes. Commercial Law Teacher-An agent assaulted and beat a customer. VVhere will the customer look for redress? jim-In the solar plexus. Miss Horr tin Englishl-And XNICIJ' ster's idea of the Carolina doctrine was what? Leo twith his book openl-l don't know. Miss Horr-XX'hat are you doing there? Leo-Trying to find out. Miss Peterson-Don't ever comc into this classroom again with your lesson prepared like that. i Earle-All right. Miss P.--It isn't all rightg it's all wrong. Earle-All right. Prof. Russell Cin Physicsb--Yes. this galvanometer is very delicate. Looking at it this morning I broke it. --YW --10? -if WHAT THE SOPHS WANT TO KNOW. - Xvhere James gets his first hand i'u- formation about the Johnnies -at the theatre? XVhat XrVillie knows about courting -he claims Morroco could have lots of fun courting without ever breaking his oath? Why Miss Horr hears every gram- matical mistake they make? VVhy Lester has a fondness for Por- tia's golden hair g why Earle would wish it dark? XVhy they are always caught when in mischief? . W'hether Euna can tell the grades of the English nobility--what comes after Duke? At the L. U. H. S. one day a very energetic boy named VViIlie was chew-- ing gum and had extended his feet out into the aisle of the room instead of keeping them under his desk. Prof. Russell, upon noticing this. said in a severe tone, Willie Mor- gans, take your gum out of your mouth and put your feet in imme-' diatelyf' THE HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL 17 Fresh.-Really? 1 suppose you are doing well. Soph.--Yes, I can draw a long breath now. Teacher-ln looking over your lesj son. mark all the points you don't see. R is for R.'XP : Shes a dear little lady, lYho likes all the pupils n-o matter how shady. She's clever indeed. and she's young for a teacher. And her looks, l am sure. are not her worst feature. 1 ,, , y, ., SCHOOL NOTES. NVe regret to say that several of our number have left us. Gladys Cummings, '08, has moved to Berkeley, where she is attending the llerkeley High. Grace VValker, '10, has returned to her home in Downieville, where she is eontinuiug her work. Frank Bonnickson, '10, is away for the term but will be with us again next August. .Xlpheus Richardson. '08, has a posi- tion with the S. P. at Stege. Stella Sanders. '10, has moved to Oakland. Katie Murphy, '10, dropped out the beginning of this year, but we expect will begin her work with us next term. Elmer Collis, '10, is busy in the fields these days. VVe wonder as we pass, which Elmer likes better, High School or farming? The Seniors have chosen Magnus Para for the class motto, and car- dinal aud gold for class colors. Both departments will flourish their class pins on Commencement night. E. G.'07 L. U. H. S. GRADUATES. Our tirst mention is of a maiden true. The only girl among the three Xlfith winsome face and eyes of broniiish hue, XX'ho of Languages and English Knows so very. very much. The next mention is of a boy, all know lYho in motions is so very Swift, To University. to become a scientist. will go, Because to him all science is a gift, And honor will he gain in such. just one more, a credit to the school. In Physics asks questions by the score. i ' lle always works and never stops to fool. Of knowledge he could never ask for more. llut alas, all too soon. they bid Adieu. E. C. H., '09. XYe notice that the popular fad of celebrating birthdays has worn off among our L. U. H. S. girls. XVon- der why? Miss 1-lorr fexpectantlyl: Lester, what are you chewing, candy? Lester: No, Miss Horr, coffee beans. We have always spoke Professor In a rather jolly mood: But now we wish to mention him To express our gratitude For the photos he has taken And has kindly given away To each and every pupil Without a thought of pay. VVe're indebted for our half-tone cuts To his kodak and his art, And to him we are all thankful In the bottom of our heart. 7 IH 'l'Hl'I HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL THE GRADUATE Dear little graduate, winsome and gay. lYith volumes of learning equipped for the fray, lfor the battle of life is her banner unfurled. ller heart all untouched by 'the cares of the world. Her spirit undaunted. no failure she fears, XX'hile glancing down the dim vista of years. ller tresses no longer hang braided, instead They are coiled in a knot on her wise little head. And oh, to what heights does her dignity soar For her gown for the first time. is touching the floor, .X fond mother fashioned those garments of white, And patiently toiled far into the nightg l As with feeling of pleasure. half mingled with pain, . She seems to live over her girlhood again: X And in each stitch is woven a memory hright. Of her vanished youth, and her fancy takes flight. t 'Till she sees the old schoolhouse, with desks so wide, l XN'here in childhood the goddess of wisdom she. And she sighs as she prays that the fates may be kind To the girl who is leaving the sehoolroom hehind. Oh, brave little graduate. eager today. ln life's fitful drama a proud part to play. Nay she ever be ready with courage and love, To meet the task set hy the teachers ahove. His wisdom her guide in the hour of her need. Going forth on her journey. we hid her God-speed. .l. GQUT - 4 CCC' The Latest Musical Compositions by L. U. H. S. Students SONG. COMPOSER. It Was A Dream ,,,,,,,,,,. ....... L . U. H. S. Students After the Exes. Looking Back .....,... ...,... O ur Alumnae. Some Day ,,,,, , ....... Our New High School. Tired ,,,,.,,Yv..,,, .,..... T he Old High School. Waiting ,,,e,.,,t,,,,,,,.,,,l,,,,,, ....... T he Old High School. Weary ,,,,,,,,,,,,,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,.,,..,, ,,,, ....... T h e Old High School. Dear Little Shamrock .,............... ....... L eo O'Hara. Always in the Way CR-cj ....... ....... R ay Shafer. It Was the Dutch ,,,,,,,..,,,,.,....,,... ....... A Ima Allen. I Like Your Way U--h-nal ,..... ....... J ames Barkley. I Love Only One Boy ............... ....... J ean White. just One Girl .,....................... ....... Harold Swift. THE HIGH SCHOOL .XNNUAL lil THE NEW SCHOOL BUILDING Tlifit a building will be ereeted suitable for the needs of a high school is now an assured fact. It is expected that the building will be ready for use bythe beginning of the coming school year. Plans are being submitted and one will be selected before this reaches the reader. The building committee are working along safe and economical lines. It is propo-ed to erect a buildiifg at a cost not to exceed 39.000, leaving the balance to furnish the building, improve the grounds and add such other facilities as later requirements may seem to demand. The building committee are endeavoring to forestall any nced or call for an additional tax to complete or even furnish the building. It is intended that the only expeule in the future will be the current running expenses of the School. It is hoped that this policy will meet with the approval of all supporters of the school. It is thought that a one-Story building of four rooms with a basement for laboratory work, would meet all the requirements ofa small high school. The building will be erected on what is known as the Chapman lot, which was purchased some months ago. 'With the completion of the building it is hoped that the knockers will join the ranks of the boosters to advance educational interests in this part of the country. bf 'Come and Skate L mth We oqf The OAKLEY SKATING RINK JESSE 85 BRYNER, Props. ...1. ....-Q.. Tuesday and Saturday .Evenings OAKLEY CALIF. -l Knightsen l General Merchandise i-..--- Stgrg DEALERS Fine Groceries a Specialty HARDVVARE AND TINWARE GENTS' FURNISHING GOODS GENTS' AND LADIES' SHOES HATS, CAPS AND HOSIERY Www PAINTS AND OILS MILL PRODUCTS HIGH SCHOOLS FARMERS' TELEPHONES ROADS AND IMPROVEMENTS Courteous 'Treafmenf H. W. HEIDORN - Proprietor Knightsen. Cal. R. G. Dean Solicits Insurance on 0411 'Descriptions of fProperfy in the Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. Caledonian Insurance Co. German American Insurance Co. KINCDL Y CRESUESWBER I FRANK 5. c00K, M. D. Physician and Surgeon Office and Residence BRENTWOOD, - CALIF. WYlIiam Redmond KNIGHT SEN. CAL. o4genf for Mcfjoi-mich Mowers and Rakes Southern Chief Disc Plow Jenkins Buck Rakes, the best in the world All Lines of Buggies and Carriages All Kinds of Farming Implements General Blacksmithing and Horse Shoeing All Orders Promptly Filled Do Not Forge! fo Call On ALEXSCDN The Butcher FOR A FINE STEAK 90 'FZ A Good Supply of Fresh Meat Always on Hand Brentwood Cal. Ludinghouse Bros. GENERAL BLACKSMITHING AND REPAlRiNG AGRICULTURAL IBIPLEMENTS AND I-IARDVVARE Carriage Painting a Specialty BRENTWOOD CAL. J. F . CAREY Real Estate Broker and Insurance Agent BYRON CAL. Robert Wallace BRENTWOOD, CAL. .Ull'lN'I' FOR 1005 HRX LOXI LU L-XI IFORNIA, NI -XRIINPI 1 RHSNO XVRSHRY LUNII XXII S PORT COSTA l,Ul'IIlI'iR L0 I IIOI'1NIX, Xl HS'I'I'fRN, LOXIN IX LONNI'fCTICI l', NORXVICH UNION ID SOFTH XVESTERN NATIUNNXI INSVRANCE COMIH-XNIICS Your Orders a4re Kindbm Solicifed' BYRO HOTEL Major N. E. Grey wishes to nn- nonnce to the public that he has re' sumed the management of the Byron Hotel. which will be run as ll strictly temperance house. His many friends may rest assured that no pains will be spared to make it homelike and comfortable to the traveling public. Charles Cowan BRENTWOOD, CAI... Austin Collis BRENTWOOD, CAL. General Blacksmithing Agent for and Repairing CALIFORNIA AND All Orders Promptly Attended to ROYAL INSURANCE SATISFACTION GUARANTEED COMPANIES j. W HAMMOND Physician and Surgeon BYRON - CALIFORNIA When in Byron do nof fail fo 'bisif MRS. HART'S Ice Cream Parlors Fresh Candy always on hand Fresh Vegetables ,- 1 James O'Hara Real Estate Agent Country Real Estate AND Town Lots AT OAKLEY CAL. LILLIAN A. NEAULT FINE CANDIES Post Cards and Stationery KNIGHTSEN CAL. Livery, Feed and Sales Stables GEORGE E. SHAFER. Prop. Stylish 'Rigs Furnished on Short Notice Horses Bought and Sold on Commission Geo. H. 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