Oakland Technical High School - Talisman Yearbook (Oakland, CA)

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lf ' d Q Q IM 4 4 The Tech Radio Club HE Tech Radio Club, which was organized by Mr. S. E. Coleman of the Science Department of Tech in 1914, has proved to be a great asset not only to the members of the club, but to the school as well. During the time that America was in the Great War the club was forced to disband because wireless telegraphy, practiced by unlicensed operators was then against Government regulations. But in August of 1919 the club was re-organized and officers were elected. Of the active membership of thirty-five, at present eleven are licensed radio operators, six of whom will follow radio work as a profession. Over half of the members have wireless sets of their own in their own homes and many enviable records have been made. The present officers of the club are: President, Willialn Woodg Vice- President, Donald Jonesg Secretary-Treasurer, Joh11 J. Spauldingg Chief Operator, Herbert Bruer. .

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Tech Language Club President ................,..................................... John M. French Vice-President ....... .............. L uther Green Secretary ............. ...,... E dythe Entleman Treasurer .......................................................... Alleen Kadell HE Tech Language Club has passed through a very successful term. The hike to Muir Woods and the moonlight hike to Little Grizzly were only two of the features. Several lectures, which proved en- tertaining as well as instructive, were given. The semi-annual term end social which was held in the cafeteria was another attraction which the club enjoyed. Membership is open to all students who are taking a foreign language in this school. The club advisors are Miss Clara Bailey and Miss Enid Fenton, who gave their loyal support to the organization. i The society also presented an athletic carnival in order to raise money for the various teams. A great deal of good talent was presented and the show was a huge success. The first term of the existence of this organization is now practically over, but in order to continue with it, championships must be won with some degree of regularity, in order to keep enough men in the society, because men are continually graduating or quitting school.

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W s Forum Debating Society President .........,............,.,.... ......... L ionel B. Benas Vice President ....................... ...,... L awrence Sowles Secretary and Treasurermt .... ......... H arold Haas Sergeant at Arms ....,..........,.. ....... C . R. Bennett HE Forum was a decided success this term. Membership was ex- tended to girls, and many'new members were received into this organization. Lively debates and discussions were held at each meeting, and profitable criticism given the speakers by the critic and facultyfadvisor. For the first time in its history, inter-scholastic debates were given against both Oakland and University High Schools. The Public Speaking Class and Miss Swett's English Class also met the Forum. The Forum's purpose is to create a school-wide interest in debating, so consequently its policy has been to debate chiefly on, school questions, It is to be hoped that its purpose will be carried out, and that it will soon hold a large place in school activities.