Luther Burbank Middle School - Genius Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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THE ORCHESTRAS The orchestras of Luther Burbank, junior and senior, have thirty-five members each, making a total of seventy pieces, exactly twice the number found in the original groups in 1927. The outstanding work of the combined orchestras during this semester was Thanksgiving in Orchestralian, a musical extravaganza written and staged by Rodna Hildebrand, presented November 25. On this presentation the orchestras received some very high compliments from Mr. Louis Curtis, supervisor of music in the city schools, and from Mrs. Helen W. Pierce, assistant superintendent of schools. This program traced the history of music through the last two hundred years and attempted to show that music has changed with the life of the people. It began with the formal music of Bach and ended with the lively music of the present day. 11-'Z3G'CU HOME! BED! CASTOR-OIL! Sam-u-ell Samu--el! Sammy! So cried Miss Green. Each time she called, she reached a higher pitch and her face became a deeper hue ot' red. Mumbling to herself, Miss Green set off at a fast pace up the street. It was known throughout the town that Samuel Fitzroy Green was the greatest trial of his spinster aunt's life. Jiggers! whispered Red, here comes the old maid! At this the light in the clubhouse went out, and the place was left in utter darkness. Sam-u-ell shouted the exasperated woman. Where is that young rapscalion? If Iget my hands on him, I'll-How d'do, Reverend Cromwell-. Isn't ner voice a kick? giggled Sammy. Gee, I got a fever in my head. It's awful hot, stated Sam Lurkins. Fm gettin' the funniest feelin' in my stomach, groaned Pete Williams. I wonder what she'll say when she sees I'm sick, questioned Sammy, dubiouslyf' Iwonder if old tight-wad Wilkins found out about his apples yet. Ow-wwl. -my stummickl Here I am Aunt Kate. Oh-Oh-Obi! Reaching the clubhouse, Miss Green threw open the door and grabbed her nephew by the ear. Home, bed, and castor-oil for you, young man, she scolded as she sped along. In spite of his agony, Sammy was able to enjoy a good laugh as his aunt pronounced those venomous words-Home! Bed! Castor oil! Myrtle Brennan, A9 ignit- MY WORST FAULT My worst fault is getting nervous when reciting in front of a crowd. I lose control of my voice and shake till I think my teeth are going to fall out. I know I may not please every one in what I'm saying or doing. I try as hard as I can to keep my mind on what I am doing. I think that is my worst fault, and it also is just a habit that I have to overcome and leave behind. Robert Dunbar, B7

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GIRLS' JUNIOR LEAGUE President: Minnie Rosenberg Vice-President: Vera M. Barnes Secretary-Treasurer: Virginia McFadden Adviser: Mrs. Claire Epler Sponsor: Mrs. Leila Stormzand The Girls' League of Burbank, an organization whose purpose is to help every girl in every way and promote friendliness among its members, is to- day a most important factor in the life of this school. Since its organization in 1927, the league has gone steadily forward, and the girls feel justly proud of it. The league includes every girl in the school. Each girl automatically becomes a member as soon as she enters the school and there participates actively in all its work. The work of the league this year, it is hoped, has been a little better and more far-reaching than that of previous years, for it is the league's desire that each semester may show real growth. Each girls' home room has selected for its chapter name the name of some woman distinguished for her high ideals and achievements. One of the things that has given joy to the Girls' League as a whole is the programs pre- sented each Wednesday by one of the girls home rooms, using as a theme an event in the woman for whom that chapter is named. The most imporant event of the semester was the bringing of joy to the hearts of others through the Christmas work. This included the sending of cards to the elderly ladies at the county farm and the distribution of Christ- mas boxes to needy families in this community in conjunction with the Boys' League. As in former years, gifts for the Orthopedic Hospital were prepared. These consisted of brightly-colored tray cloths and scrap books, all of which were made voluntarily by the girls. The Girls' League consists of one chapter president from each girls, home room and three ofiicers, the president, vice president, and secretary- treasurerg also, an advisor, Mrs. Epler, the girls vice principal, and a sponsor Mrs. Stormzand, from the faculty. Vera M. Barnes f CLOUDS I think the clouds are wonderful, They look like big. big animals, Who have escaped from the animal zoo Up in the big, blue sky. There was cats and dogs and elephants too, Who have excaped From the animal zoo. Pauline Spyrell, R8