Liberty High School - Lion Yearbook (Brentwood, CA)

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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

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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'

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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.