Oroville Union High School - Nugget Yearbook (Oroville, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 100 of the 1923 volume:

— o'M a?Bd yr o -r rfmp r £ £ y 'zQ ‘ M try serrr nv « , Y 1TT '’-’ ’ll? TTjfl ' -JL Irrvrvyy h2 c -r r° 3 ' • '‘ “'vfef'v sudBjfajny gg tcfoi YHdlY 3HL OK. ALPHA iqa? Autographs ){AAMljSt y OlX JUX, : J jU §cdt Sq, vlLu,XA JL ’it. f -1 ja- JkU 'af )Oca£u () xJ: ’ a -v w uzmyjktil 90Z £ Q oS( -' QXZJ o1 ' £ + °VV' dljJLA v� _ ? � c '%- ( At 'JTWujU $3 'fj fit' nu ALPHA DEDICATION We respectfully dedicate 4iis issue of 4 e Alpka to fke Spirit of Democracy ■wkick makes possible our educational advantages. Page Five CIS a30d 0. VViT 'x V£ .j -r -r iL ' rv V ------- si dmgoirry VHdlV IL 7ke ALPHA 1923 Order of Contents Autographs Dedication Faculty Classes Organizations Literarj) Athletics Exchanges Jokes Advertisements Page Seven MISS BOWEtdffl J PROP- HUGHES .MR.MILLER MBS. NISBET NELSoITI MR.GOODWIN OKe ALPHA IQ23 MR BROOKS — MRS-BROWER. MISS ft MR. ONYETT MR AYGARN 3 U? © MISS KELLOGG MISS DICKERSON — MISS MITCHELL Page Eight OLe ALPHA 1925 Mr. J. B. Hughes, a graduate of the University of Indiana, graduate course at Yale, has been principal of the O. U. H. S. for fourteen years. Under his leadership the school has grown from ninety pupils to about three hundred and fifty, the present enrollment. Irene James Nesbit, graduate of the University of California, has been teaching in the 0. U. H. S. for nine years. The subjects she is teaching during the present year are Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physical Education. Freida M. Beik, graduate of the University of California, has been a member of the 0. U. H. S. faculty for seven years. The subjects taught by Miss Beik this last year are Shorthand, Bookkeeping and Typing. Halcia Bower, graduate of the Peabody College, Nashville, Tenn., Boston School of Expression, Boston, Mass., Los Angeles State Normal College; A. B. degree, University of Southern California, Los Angeles. This is Miss Bower’s fcurth year cf teaching in the 0. U. H. S. The subjects taught by her are English and Library Leola A. Nelson, a graduate of the University of California, has been a member of the teaching staff of O. U. H. S. for six years. Miss Nelson has taught the following subjects this year, Latin, Englsh, and Orchestra. Donald B. Brooks, Throop Polytechnic Institute, Throop College, University of Southern California, University of Washington, graduate of Santa Barbara Teachers College. This is Mr. Brocks’ second year in the 0. U. H. S., and the subjects taught by him are Printing, Mechanical Drawing Freehand’ Drawing and Art and Crafts. Erma Kellogg, a graduate of the University of California. Miss Kellogg has been a member of the O. U. H. S. faculty for two years and teaches the following subjets’ English and Domestic Science. Floyd Onyett, a graduate of the University of California. This is Mr. Onyett’s second year in this school. While here he has taught the following subjects; Agriculture, Military training, and is Coach of Athletics. Viva Dickerson, a graduate of the University of California. Miss Dickerson joined our teaching staff one and one half years ago. She teaches the following sabjecc. Mathematics. Elizabeth Brower, a graduate of the University of Colorado. This is Mrs.. Browers’ first year on the teaching staff of the O. U. H. S. She teaches English, French, and Spanish. Vera Mitchell, a graduate of the University of California, This is Miss Mitchell’s first year on the O. U. H. S. faculty. She teaches the following subjects. History and Sewing. Fred Miller, a graduate of the Kansas State Normal. Mr. Miller has been a teacher in the 0. U. H. S. for one year. He teaches the following subjects, Manual Training, Bookkeeping, Chorus, Physical Education. Edwin Aygarn, a graduate of the University of Nebraska. Mr. Aygarn h; s been in this school one year. History is his specialty. John Goodwin, a graduate of the University of Ohio. Mr. Goodwin was added to the faculty the beginning of the second semester of this year. He teaches the following subjects, English, Economics, and Physical Education. Page Nine oiw ALPHA Page Ten OKe ALPHA iq-2i Seniors Fcge Eleven Harold Edgeworth President R. Weaver Edward Andrews Vice President V. Jackson Grace McKenzie Secretary H. D. McCloud Lucile Bass Tax Collector E. Gibbs Page Twelve M. Duncan P. Totman A. Jenks B. Stetler M. Simpson R. Bixler M. Boring G. Wangtlin Page TKirteen Page Fourteen Page Fifteen 7Ke ALPHA � iq«5 Senior Futures HELLO. HELLO is this 469-M Ambition Alley?” “No I’m sorry, this is 163 Realization Row,” replied the girl’s voice at the other end of the wire. ‘‘Wait a minute, don’t I recognize your voice? I have itnow, you’re Louise Andrews, of course. This is J-Vernon Jackson-maybe you don’t remember me. We graduated at the same time from the O, U. H. S. ” ‘‘Of course I remember you. Some of us, the ’23 gang were wondering the other day, where you were.” ‘‘Well if that’s the case, you really must accept a dinner invitation. I’ll have a chance to tell you about myself. We'll go to the newest, snappiest, most exclusive place in town. Ruth Weaver owns and manages it. She’s moreof a hostess than anything else tho’ . Please come.” ‘‘I’ll be glad to, and I’ll tell you about myself, too.” ‘‘No need to do that,” replied Vernon. ‘‘I haven’t picked up a magazine for the last five years that hasn’t had at least one story illustrated by you. And as to the rest your rise to success, ’n everything, the “Who’s Who” and “Interesting People,” columns have been publishing it all over the country.” “Oh! Well, I know about some others. ” “All right, then, see you later.” That evening, as they sat at the table, they tried to piece together the class of ’23 “Of course, you know about Bixler and Hexburg and Mooney and Carpenter discovering gold,” began Vernon. “Millionaires always get the publicity that I need. You see I’m doing impersonations and drawing down a nice little wad, but in this business one has to make hay while the sun shines.” “Oh, so that’s what you’ve been up to. Edna King is starring in a musical comedy, “The Raving Beauty,” and has all Broadway vamped. Bum Sanford is comedian in the same company. He has made high ‘toreador pants’ famous. Do you remember that speech day in Senior English that he had even Miss Bower laughing at him? Clifford Shepler’s his manager.” , “He is? I always thought they were inseparable. But what about Lucile Bass?’, “Oh, she’s in Chicago, leader of the society set. John Bell is a minister’s son-in-law, Merle Boring a cartoonist, and June Allen, Grace McKenzie, and Adeline McKinnie own a model shop, whose designs rival even those of Chalons.” “The class surely is a success,” said Vernon. “Irma Tejeda is a Prima Donna. She’s touring Europe, now, but last winter, when I was in Chicago, I saw her as Carmen. It was wonderful. But did you hear about Hazel Del McCloud? She was always going to be a missionary and finally fulfilled, her destiny at a cannibal bridal feast. Tim Bell founded a school for Dramatics and Public Speaking.” “Who else was in that class? Oh, I remember, George Wangelin. He's editor of the N ' York Times, and Pi.. ' ,.vui is giving dancing lessons in Honcut. Byron Stetler owns a type factory. . “And we mustn’t forget Stanislaus Albright and Shepard Hughes. Snark is a violinist and Shepard has entered a monastery to atone for the sin of Egotism. “Say, Audrey Jenks and Eddie Andrews have invented a No. 9 shoe guaranteed not to hurt a No. 10 foot. They are coining money by the barrel full, Melvin Simpson is a political boss. Have you heard anything about Joe McCarn?” “I should say I have. He’s the biggest corporation lawyer in the U. S., and last year, although it wasn’t quite in his line, for old times’ sake he wiggled me out of a breach of promise suit with Rachel Daniels.” “Vernon, I’m ashamad of you. In your high school days I’d never believed it of you, Did you know that Harold Edgeworth and Alita Darby are married?” It was on the way home that Vernon asked, “What about Mildred Duncan?” “Mildred,” said Louise with a laugh, “is now in Los Angeles producing more moving pictures than all of her competitors put together.” “Good night, ” Page Sixteen Oke ALPHA 1923 Senior History) Albright-Stanislaus, President of the Student Body 4; Class President 2; Football 3-4; Basketball 4; Track 3-4; Orchestra 1-2-3-4; Block 0 Society 3-4. “The desire of fame, and love of truth, and all that makes a man.” Allen-June, “Pleases one and pleases all.” Andrews-Edward, Class Vice-President 4; Football 4; Basketball 2; Baseball 1; Track 2; Cadets - 1st. Sgt. 3; Lieutenant 4. “No legacy is so rich as honesty.” Andrews-Loaise. Alpha Staff 1-2-3; Reception 2-3-4. “Visited by the choicest inspirations of tho mu«e. ” Bass-Lucile, Class Tax Collector 4; Alpha Staff 4; Operetta 2-3-4; Reception 2-3-4. “For thou shalt find she will out strip all praise.” Bell-John, ClassTax Collector 1; Chorus 3; AlphaStaff 4. “Nobody but has his faults.” Bell-Timothy, Times Staff 3; Property Man 4; Track 3. “Bravest, noblest, best!” Bixler-Ralph, Baseball 2-3; Capt. 4. “’Tis not a year or two shows us a man.” Boring-Merle, Executive Member 1-4. “Alive to all the glories of art.” Carpenter-Ralph, Clas3 V ce-President 2; Basketball, Captain 3-4; Baseball 3-4; Orchestra 1-2-3-41 “Welcome over sm'les and farewell goes out smiling.” Daniels-Rachel, Inter-class Basketball 2. “Silence is the perfectest herald of joy.” Darby-Alita, Girls Student Control 3-4; Inter-class Basketball 2-3-4; Reception 3. “How truly is a kind heart a fountain of gladness.” Duncan-Mildred, Alpha Staff 3; Assoc. Editor 4; Reception 2-3-4. “Faults that are rich are fair.” . Edgeworth-Harold, Class President 4; Alpha Staff 4; Receptions 1-2-3-4. “We cannot all be masters, nor all masters cannot be followed. ” Gibb3-Earl, Basketball 3-4. “Contented with bliss ineffable.” Hexburg-Jesse, Bend High 1-2; Lassen High 3; Football 4; Basketball 4. “A good lad, a very good lad.” Hughes-Shepsrd, League Delegate 4; Alpha Staff 4; Cadets Captain 4; Basketball 3-4; Tennis 3-4; B’cck O Society 3-4. “True valor still a true respect should have.” Jackson-Vernon, Yell Leader 3-4; Alpha Staff 3-4; Basketball 3; Dramatics 8-4; Orchestra 1-2-3. “He who hesitates is lost.” Jenks-Audrey. “Heaven lies about us in our infancy. ” King-Edna, Alpha Staff 4. “A merry heart goes all the day.” M ;C in-Jonph, Tima Elitar3; Alp 1a, B.uiie33 Manager 4. “Experience is by industry achieved.” McCloud-Hazel, Alpha Staff 4; Chirus 2-3. “Knowledge is the wing where with we fly to Heaven.” McKenzie-Grace, Class Secretary 4. “Grace is grace, despite all controversy.” McKinnie-Adeline, Loveland Colorado 2; Lodi 2-3. “All things make for good.” Mooney-Elton, Class President 1; Football 2-3; Captain 4; Baseball, Mgr. 4. “Ambition, the solinrs virtue.” Shepler-Clifford, Interclass Baseball 2-3; Basketball 3; Mgr. 4. “His hat is in the ring. ” Simpson-Melvin, Reno Highl-2; Basketball3-4; Baseball3-4. “A light heart lives long.” Stetler-Byron. “Brevity is the soul of wit.” Tejeda Irma. “An invisible thing - A voice - To the Cuckoo.” Totman-Parkes, Football 4; Track 2 - Mgr. 3. “I had rather have a fool to make me merry, than experience to make me sad.” Wangelin-George, Times - Associate Editor 3; Alpha Editor 4. “A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches.” Ward-Iris, Callaway Nebraska 2. “How much better is it to get wisdom than gold.” Weaver-Ruth, Interclass Basketball 2. “The poorest service is repaid with thanks.” Page Seventeen Obe ALPHA 1923 Horoscope Name Nickname Appearance Pastime Ambition Albright Snarkie husky studying to be the president Allen Junior plump giggling to be a stenog. Andrews Eddie marcelled sleeping second Ted Shawn Andrews Louise serious riding with? to be an illustrator Barnett Barney (pretty) arguing to own the W. P. Bass Lucy dignified protesting to do as she pleases Bell J. Johnny studious queening to be a minister Bell T. Lee clumsy printing to be a political boss. Bixler Pickle tough grinning to own a mint Boring Borden sleepy drawing editor comic page S. F. Examiner Carpenter Carp slim riding with? to bury his aunt Daniels Rachel worried looking for? to find him Darby Lita capable blushing to teach school Duncan Squeak enthanted exploring to grow up Edgeworth Duke D. noble? being absent variable Gibbs Rosy rouged takingsnaps to be a photographer Hexburg Hexie (scared) talking to be a hero Hughes Lil Jimmy young tennis to be a man Jenks Harold awkward gazing graduate before 1925 Jackson Jay important getting ads to own the Register King Teddy (little) vamping to be taken seriously McCarn Joe Irish speaking to own the Bootery McCloud Hazel serious thinking to go to college McKinnie Ad cold singing to own a mere man McKenzie Mac petite primping to grow tall Mooney Slats tall smiling to be a football coach Sanford Bum Dinky bluffing ain’t got none Shepler Jack dramatic acting to rival Rudolph Stetler Buck well fed telling tales to be a toreador Simpson Reno Bewildered put take to debate Totman Parksie long kidding to own a new Ford Tejeda Irma cute singing to keep house for? Wangelin Deacon distinguished editing to finish the dern Alpha Weaver Hilda plump reducing to be a French instructor Ward Irish learned typing to be a kindergarten teacher Page Eighteen OLe ALPHA 1923 Senior Will WE. THE graduating class of 1923, knowing that our days are numbered in this renowned educational institution, and desiring to be free of certain, previously valuable, encumbrances, now useless in our life struggle for notoriety and fame, being of a firm mind and undisturbed by undue influences, do hereby make, publish, and declare this to be our last Will and Testament, valid in the City of Oroville, in the County of Butte, in the State of California; to wit First; We do hereby name, constitute, and appoint Miss Leola Nelson executrix of this last Will and Testament and require her to give no bond as such. Secondly: We hereby bequeath our customary seats of honor, dignity, and extraordinary punctuality to the arrogant Juniors. Thirdly: To the egotistic Sophomores we leave our judicious conduct, trusting that they will use it to the best advantage. Fourthly; Regretl'u'lv, we will our unsurpassed knowledge, acquired by four years of regular attendance at this edifice for instruction, to the beloved and tender Freshmen. 1, Ruth Weaver, will my characteristic breezy manner to Francis Good. I, Iris Wari, leav'e mv. boisterous voice to Erma Reed. I, George Wangelin, will my position as Alpha Editor to my successor, wishing the said person good luck. I, Parkes Totman, having no further use for my old Ford, bestow it on the Farm Mechanics Class, hoping the school will profit thereby. I, Irma Tejeda, bestow my petite stature on Henry Patton. I, Byron Stetler, will my stock of freckles to Ruth Cochran. I, Melvin Simpson, leave my pessimistic dispostion to John Fry. 1, Clifford Shepler, with regrets, leave my jar of beauty cream to Forrest Wixom. I, Elton Mooney, leave the glories of my athletic career to Pickles Bixler, II I, Adeline McKinnie, will my beauty aids, without restriction, to Eugenia Armstrong. I, Grace McKenzie, leave my record for cutting class to Robert Harlan. I, Hazel Del McCloud, bestow my A in Spanish on Tom Miller. I, Joe McCarn, with good will, bequeath my talent for debating to Sam Rippey. I, Edna King, bequeath my flapper airs to Leona Hadley. I, Audrey Jenks, leave my dramatic talents to Annette Huganey. I, Vernon Jackson, bjstuw my pep on Hazel Woodruff. I, Shepard Hughes, bequeath my meekness of deportment to Leonard Packard. I,‘Jesse Hexberg, leave to Gherald McCoy the opportunity of visiting “the store” during school hours. I, Earl Gibbs, bestow my faculty of being constantly contented on Gene Rippey. I, Harold Edgeworth, leave my important ways to Glenn Marders. I, Mildred Duncan, leave all my cheery optimism to Pauline Huse. 1, Aiita Darby, with the utmost sincerity, bequeath my troublesome blushes to Charles Mooney. I, Rachel Daniels, bequeath my quiet way to Helen Davis. I, Ralph Carpenter, desiring to rid myself of all unnecessary height, bestow a generous portion of my stature on Tommy Stresser. 1, Merle Boring, leave my excellent math, grades to Iona Austin. I, Timothy Bell, leave my gallant wa,s with the ladies to Wallace Mace. 1, John Bell, leave my ability as a Queener to Rae Baggarly. I, Luoile Bass, bequeath my customary dignity of manner to Elveda Belden. 1, Louise Andrews, bestow my commanding mien on Harry Cole. I, June Allen, leave my pleasing g'ggle to Alma Ghianda. 1, Stanislaus Albright, bequeath my seat in orchestra to whomever may obtain Miss Nelson’s good will. Page Nineteen OK ALPHA 1903 Juniors Page Twenty) OLe ALPHA 1(523 High J uniors Glenn }. larders President Mae Harris Vice-President Doris Fry Tax Collector Viola Cole Sec y and Treas. HERE’S TO the class of “24”! What class has more ahead of her? With the laurels already won and with success and the foundation of success who should win more honors? Never in the history of the school has a class been better represented in all school activities as well as social functions. But it takes “pep” and “grit” to ever accomplish success a.iJ so we can say that if the lower classmen would follow in our footsteps and acquire some of “Wise Man Juniors” pep they are a sure sign of success. One of the most remarkable features of this class is that the whole of the Girls’ Basketball team consists of Juniors with the exception of one guard, a high Sophomore. They are Ella Crum, Mae Harris, Isabel Andrews, Glenda Carpenter, Beroha Crum, a low Junior and Belva Smith a high Sophmore. In Boys’ Basketball oar joys also made quite a showing. “A” team, Gene Good; “B” team, Jack C .ambers; “C” t am, Randall Egan and Fletcher Chamberlin. On the football field we were well represented by Otto Crum, Arnold Grubbs, Eugene Good, Capt. Elect, Ar id Pauley, Glen Marders, Fletcher Chamberlin, Ulysses Strang and Frank James. Not only in athletics do the Juniors hold honors but in musical talents also. The orchestra this year is a great success. The boys all conscientious workers practice several times a week. They have been in public demand on many occasions. Robert Harlan, Glenn Marders, Randall Egan and Gherald McCoy do much towards making this organization the success that it is. We have one girl in our class who is worthy of special praise, as she has spent much of her time in helping the school in many ways. Viola Cole has accomplished what perhaps no other one in the history of the school has ever done, she has made six of the cuts for the Alpha this year. The Girls Operetta this year was very successful, and the Class of “24” can boast the two principal characters and several others, most of whom have taken active part in previous plays. They are : Mae Harris, Annette Huganey, Isabel Andrews, Doris Fry, Frances Crowe, Edythe Guerin and Elizabeth Guerin. The boys that have won Block “O” have formed a society and it is expected that this society will prove very popular. They hope to give several dances and it has been proved in the past that they are very successful affairs. At the first school party this year each class gave some skit and we are very proud of the one given by the Junior class. Page Twenty-one OKe ALPHA 1923 Lo $ Juniors Ray Baggarly - President Iola Bradley - Vice President Francis Good - Secretary Bertka Crum - Tax Collector WE, THE class of January 25, entered our High School as the first of the midyear classes, and therefore, it will be our honor to be the first class to graduate in January from the O.U.H.S. We entered with a reputation of being an extremely “bright” class, and consequently, our faculty expected quite a lot of extra fine work from us. We did our best to fulfill the great expectations of our teachers, and now, after two years of hard labor, we note with mingled em tions, the fact that our esteemed faculty does not expect quite as much of midyear cl isses entering since our cumiig. Ne ertheles3, we are proud of the fact that every quarter, e ei after the standard of grading has been raised, two or three of our members succeed in making straigut A’s, and the marks as a whole are, at least creditable. In the past y ar, we have been represented in music and dramatics by several members of our class, in the orchestra, chorus work, and in the operetta. Isabel Reece had one of the most important parts in the operetta, “The Feast of the Red Corn.” Her part, that of the Old Squaw, was very difficult, but nevertheless, her characterization was very finished and one of the best bits of acting in the offering. Rubye Dryden and Albea Scruggs also took part in the operetta. At the Freshman party our class presented the well known pantomime Pierrette and Pierot. The part of Pierrette was taken by I. Reece, Pierotby Everett Edgeworth, and Rae Baggarly was the love sick clown, Columbine. The story of Columbine’s love for the dainty Pierette, who in her fickleness of heart, accepted the love of the handsome Pierot, was given without words and danced to the “Poupee Valsante”, played by A. Scruggs and F. Good. In interclass athletics we have failed, as yet, to capture any championships, but our teams have always put up a strong fight and furnished lots of competition. In the first Semester this year, as High Soph3 our inter3la3s football and basketball teams were made up of men from the Low Sophs and our High Soph class. The football lineup was. Baggarly Turner Patton Ghianda Stetler Dunlap C. Penner Wixom S. Rippey H. Cole Edgeworth Stram Basketball: Cole Turner Stetler G. Rippey Baggarly Mace Men from our class who made regular High School teams were: Baggarly and Turner, played center and sub forward respectively on Class A Basketball; Stetler played running guard, Class B Basketball. Baggarly and Wixom subbed on the football team. Both men got into the game several times and showed some real stuff. Page Twenty-two TL. ALPHA 1903 Soph omores • Page Twenty-three ALPHA iq 5 HigK Soph omores Eugene Rippe$ President Belva Smitk Vice-President Stephen Andrews Tax Collector Cecilia Isaac Sec’y and Treas. LONG LIFE totheclass of ’25 bearer of torment and anguish into the lives of countless teachers. Anyone in the Sophomore class looking into the school world with its higher and lower classes and classmen is well able to appreciate theworkof theclass which is doing so much to make attentiveness, reasonableness, tolerance and a good respect for the teachers. The results of the class’efforts are not to be reckoned in cold statistics but rather for the good imparted to the lower classmen. The Sophomores make a splendid use of their time, especially of their stolen minutes. The lower classes cast envious glances at us as well as glances of respect. The class has always taken partin the school affairs both in the social life and in athletics. We made our bestshowing in football, where Wallace Mace proved to be the Sophomore Star, while Roy Stram and Paine Dunlap played as Subs. In Basketball we also had sophomores to represent us, Eugene Rippey, Wallace Mace, and Archie Muir played on the A, B, and C, teams respectively, while Belva Smith played as guard on the girls’ team. In Baseball we were represented by Sam Rippey, Angus Moore and William Minnick who playedsubs In Track, Russel Turner, Harry Cole, Carl Penner, Henry Patton, Archie Muir and Paine Dunlap are proving to be good material. Some are training this year so that they will be in good condition for football next term. Under the direction of Miss Nelson, our class teacher, we showed our ability as actors and actresses. Weputona skit called “School Days” at a Valentine party given by the High Freshmen. Those taking part were, Mae Slissman, Cecilia Isaac, Belva Smith, Roy Stram, Bruce McClard and George Hopper. Now that you have read the work of the Sophomores, you will know the important part the Sophomores are taking and will take in the School affairs. So long live the class of ’25, that are doing so much to make a more prosperous school. Page Iwentp-fcur The ALPHA iq 3 Lo Sophomores The sun sinks low, the lingering shadows fall, As through a fog I hear the chem prof’s steady drawl. My thoughts are drawn to halls beyond And first I see the greatest- one of four- “The wonder class”-the Lordly Sophomores. They study hard - by this they gain much fame; They honors win, this class of brawn and brain; They shine for sure in basketball and track, Quite true, there’s very little that the soph’mores lack. They’re proud of Bud, and Harold, too Who starred in basketball, ’tis true They showed their ginger, stuff and pep, We know they’ll reach the tip-top yet. Examinations hold no fear for them “Exceptional” the teachers all exclaim. They, you know, of the four were best In the thing they call the “intelligence test.” In the spring they shouted “give her the gas,” These members of the able class, And headforemost they dove Into dramatics - those they love. Young budding movie stars they proved to be, Georges two, and Bruce and Mae, Ida, Belva-and Cecilia, too- Axel, Marcus-quite a cast, you see. Where e’re they strive in future realms In spite of storms they’ll seize the helm The teachers get no chance to rant about their failing work For, as you know, the Soph’mores never shirk. The chem prof’s drawl increases to a roar Issuing words of fire, more and more I feel a raging tug-tug at my hair, “Wake up - you lazy boy - yes - you there!” Page Twenty-Five OK. ALPHA iqi? FresKmen Page Twenty-six TKe ALPHA iq«5 HigK FresK men Ernest Bevan - Pres. Edward Peterson-Vice-Pres. Donald Sanford - Treas. William Land-Tax-Coll. THE world will little note nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here”, said Abraham Lincoln in his world famous Gettysburg Address, and through the years his words rang true. History records the deeds of people, not the words. Alexander conquered the world not by words, but by actions. Had he spent his life talking of future years when he would conquer, probably he would not have had the chance to look for more worlds to conquer. He could then have been compared with freshmen who stand by and say, “We, too, shall do great things when we become seniors,” instead of “digging in” and accomplishing something worth while in this first year. All this year the guiding principle of the freshman class, numbering 76, has been “Ye shall know them by their deeds” and no doubt this little motto has been largely responsible for the success which has crowned the efforts of the freshmen in the various lines of endeavor undertaken. Perhaps no phase of school life is as long and so pleasantly remembered as the social phase. So to set up a mile stone in their career, the class of 1926, entertained the school with a Valentine party for the special benefit of the incoming freshmen. Unusual entertainment was provided in the way of stunts presented by the individual classes. It marked the first time that a freshman class had been permitted to undertake so great a responsibility. But it proved not too difficult, and established the social prestige of the class. The party was, in the words of the upperclassmen, a “stupendous success”. Not only, however, have they succeeded in the social line, but. in the literary line as well. School publications serve to a certain extent to take the “drag” from school life. With such an object in view this class elected a staff, burned a little midnight oil and put out a splendid issue of the Orocrat. The magazine consisted of departments, most of the news written in literary form, thus adding intertest, especially to readers in other schools. The freshman felt that their school life was not well rounded without athletics. All authorities agree that a school gains neither reputation nor recognition until it has broken or established some great athletic records. Hence all of the freshmen were urged to try to make the various teams. Every freshman, athletically inclined, cherishes in his heart a desire to make some team and play in a championship game. Early in the season Donald Sanford proved valuable football material. At first he was seen as a “sub,” but as the season progressed he was one of the regular line-up. Many a time our freshman heart beat with joy as he made a spectacular play. When the football season drew to a close basketball became of all-absorbing interest. Recruits were summoned from the freshman class for the C team. Though small, a number of our boys succeeded in becoming either regular members of the team or “subs”, while Sanford played a few games as center on the class B team, and again we are proud of him. With the warmer weather, baseball, track and tennis came into full swing. Thelma Zoutis proved herself worthy of praise as a member of the tennis team, and was one of the four girls who played in the tennis tournaments. Many of our boys appeared on the track, a few we were proud to see in baseball uniforms. Thus we have been able to make our stand in athletics. Rather than be satisf’ed with what has been done, it is for us to succeed in the great tasks remaining before us. A graduating class having, in its high school career, made new records and established new traditions can truthfully say, in the words of Lincoln, “it is for us the living rather to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced” Page Twenty- seven 7he ALPHA IQ«? Lo 0 Fresnmen Why The Lov? Freshmen Are Full Of Ginger IN A CASTLE, on a very high mountain, lives the Fairy of Creation and her many servants. It is the duty of this fairy to make people for Mother Earth. She molds hollow bodies of clay and fills them with various mixtures. In the kitchen of her abode, great vats of this life-giving fluid are always ready for use. Some are more spicy than others, some thicker, and there are many variations. One day the Fairy had finished a number of very nice figures, but did not have anything suitable with which to fill them. There was nothing in the kitchen quite peppery enough so she decided to invent a new formula. Into this, she put a little honey and suear for sweetness, a dab of mustard, and a good amount of pepper. Still the Fairy was dissatisfied. There seemed to be something lacking. She scanned the shelves to see if there was anything that might give her concoction the desired spice. At last she found it on the end of the lowest shelf. Ginger, to be sure, that was what she needed. She took the jar from its place and held it above the vat to measure the ingredient, when her hand slipped, spilling every bit of ginger into the hot liquid. “Oh, what shall I d � !” exclaimed the Fairy, “I’m afraid this will make people too lively.” She tried to think of a solution, but finally decided to experiment. She poured some of the steaming liquid into one of the forms, and immediately it began to dance By the time all the images were finished, the fairy had lost the whole of her patience. They ran around the orderly kitchen, upsetting everything in their way. and and causing a general disturbance. Two, of them started to fight, and the end might have been sad, had not the Fairy intervened. These gingery people gave the Fairy so much trouble that the next day she turned them loose. They hurst forth from the castle with shouts of glee and began to romp in the surrounding gardens. The gay mischief makers remained in the garden for several days, but they were beginning to tire of staying in one place. One by one, they wandered away into different parts of the country. These little people, being lovable, were captured and taken into families. They sometimes caused vexation on the part of their captors, but no one ever regretted having them around. Strange as it may seem, these outcasts of the Fairy eventually came together as a class, and have gone through Grammar school with good records. In the eighth grade, they presented a Cantata, which proved to be a great success Everyone said it was the best ever given at the school. They are, as you see, a class with talents, ambitions ,and high ideals. So far in their High School career as the “Baby Freshmen Class,” they have done very well. They have won a good deal of praise from the teachers, but do not expect to live upon the laurels won in the past. Although this class, from infancy, has been destined to be peppery and gingery, they hope to respect the traditions and ideals of the O. U. H. S. Page Twenty-eight Ol.e ALPHA 1923 Organizations Page Twenty-nine The ALPHA 1923 Alpha Staff Geo. Wangel in-Editor J oe McCarn-Business Mg Mildred Duncan Asst. Editor Anna Schleef Low Freshmen Vernon Jackson Asst. Bus. Mgr. Edward Andrews Cadets John Bell Asst. Bus. Mgr. . Annette Hugane$ Music ' Drama' Viola Cole Art Edna King Alumni Harold Edgeworth Seniors Lucile Bass Literary? Marion Tuhej) High Juniors Hazel McCloud Literan? Francis Good Lo 0 Juniors Stanislaus Albright Athletics Boys’ Belva Smith High Sophs Joyce Remick Athletics Girls’ Edwin Fn? Lov? Sophs George Ehmann Exchanges Virginia Hickok High Freshmen Shepard Hughes Jokes Editorial WITH OUR best efforts we have labored to give our student boby and friends something new and original. We look forward with anticipation to the pleasure that you will derive, now and in years to come in perusing the pages of the 1923 issue of the Alpha. In producing this number we have spared no pains and time to make this one of the best ever created in Oroville Union High School. We have tried to record the achievements in study, vocational work, and on the athletic field. In doing this it has been our high aim to make these various phases representative of the whole school. With this in view we have re-arranged and sorted out the very best of the material available. Enthusiasm maybe said to be one of the foundations of everything successful in life, therefore enthusiasm is also the foundation of this book aud what it represents. Uniformity is always a pleasing feature to any publication so with this in mind our departments and art work are based upon this structure. This staff acknowledges with gratitude the support which Mr. Brooks gave us in the technical structure, art work and in printing this book. We wish to acknowledge our indebtedness to Miss Bower for the hearty support given us in the use of good English, and for the time spent in improving the Literary section of the Alpha. Page Thirty Geo. Wangelin Miss Bower Edwin Fry H. McCloud Geo. Ehmann S. Hughes M. Duncan John Bell Viola Cole Anna Schleef H. Edgeworth Edna King Joe McCarn Belva Smith Mr. Brooks Lucile Bass A. Huganey M. Tuhey V. Jackson F. Good V. Hickok J. Remick Ed. Andrews S. Albright Page Thirty one Tbe ALPHA 1923 Student Bod}) Stanislaus Albright - Pres. Isabel Andrews - Vice Pres. Mae Harris - Sec’3? and Treas. Shepard Hughes - League Del. Vernon Jackson - Tell Leader ONE OF the most important associations in school is the student body. Every student belonging to this association has a voice in the different problems and discussions which may arise. If the student takes advantage of this opportunity he will develop an efficiency which will enable him to meet the difficult problems w hich are sure to confront him in life. As school conditions grow in size rapidly from year to year a lack of enthusiasm sometimes pervades the ranks of the student body. In a growing school the tendency sometimes is to shift the responsibility upon other shoulders. This tendency is generally unknown in a smaller school because matters of vital importance are thrust upon each individual with more force than in a larger school. To overcome this lack of enthusiasm and to promote school spirit dur:ng the past year a number of meetings and rallies were held. A resume of athletic activities given by the managers and captains of the different teams. One important matter that should be stressed at all times is the importance of backing, which the teams should have in playing games. If the teams know that they have strong support from their school, naturally they are going to win. This year, in order to give the teams this support, several of the school busses carried a large rooting section to many of the important games in neighboring cities. As each year passes, the number of students, coming from rural districts increases by leaps and bounds. This apparently shows that, more and more, are people beginning to realize the value of educating each young man and young woman in such a way that their usefulness as intelligent citizens may enhance the value of our democratic natio PageThirtj) two The ALPHA Drawing Deftk Built For ( roville 5700 SAVED d � « k � - «• Wtf •« HMI -.rTfaavrg ■ w. —• •+• «M ImM ori • - M Mia ■ ■ llaM W ] 1 I V . 1 fj gpgT ggr Srnkmmm III 4 � t! •r ' w •«« • • i« t2r:.=ri-. a� ,c: . %• w. � - a Oroville Wins 24-0 1923 idf (.'renter Cafeteria Serving Meals To Student Okv-'im KJnr fioant x—u ®Tf S.w®qqp - %.' 0 W .... � • «r o«ato «. iw; Former Student l urhant High Crumbles Before T«rhm • AHi Fierce Attack of Oroville Assembly Lin and Backficld jence Tests 5 CW.IW S� .kU� wai Be Te d For Tk«r E k«tjcn l ApOTkIct And T«l nti In Special Suo� ect� Hill Top Students Will Profit t , Hold Important � Meeting of Y«“--------------L!_ L—L Hill - Top Lads Prove Ability ________________________ uve nku tka«if.ks at nit: mu.rop THIS YEAR t uuev. hijiv went onini m hooi % °1 -� - ' n� mtjnw muse i rtiuixi to .‘HIRE anil ItOUR otmvu u. mi MMa lb � h-a.,1 4 Netf Athletic Staff For Hill - SND UX1R Dl«n DUDS to Kina (luiwn COUNTY Oroville Girl to Weight Team In Champ Teams LEAGUE Hay Soccer Butte (bounty Expected by FORMED Foothjill Abolished New (Joadift ■« ' •• Mm m TO S bmvlu1 -- • «• i - � •— - - •. i W kaaOa... aMa ' . . 1 b«h («M Inn. , FOOT! AX I TO TXT suw jforr of «cm me To f Ab X Sqw. Swv LW� l sn V. Ob Page Thirty-three Lille Price Helen Roberts Analene Me Cloud Viola Cole Mar? Osgood Bertha Roberts Laura Measure Elsie Rominger Page Thirty-four HT ALPHA Iqg, Commercial Class DREAMS, indeed, are ambition; for the very substance of the ambitions is merely the shadow of a dream.” Thus Shakespeare so cleverly and convincingly defines that elusive thing that is possessed by everyone;— ambition. Truly it is built of dreams, and, for three years the dream of the Comercial class of 1923 has been graduation so that they might realize their greater dreams and ambitions in the outside world. The world owes everyone a living, but it remains for the individual to collect. The first step in the collection is preparation. The place for this is the school. The day is past when education excludes all but dead languages and sciences, and one is now prepared for whatever trade or profession he selects as a means of livelihood. That the practical side is not being neglected in this school at least, is shown by the fact that larger classes in stenography and book-keeping than in previous years, are now enrolled. Because of this crowding, the whole book-keeping section has been placed in charge of Mr. Miller. Miss Beik still teaches the classes in stenography and typing. Every day opportunities c re to all to make something of themselves, or to do something a little better than they have done before. It may be nothing more than a chance to ‘‘Speed up” one’s work on a typewriter, yet, by taking advantage of little, obvious things, one gains in efficiency, through which success is realized. Many students who have alreauy graduated from this course have been very successful in their work in, and near Orovi.le. They certainly are a credit to the training they have received. There is no doubt that the graduating class this year will add to the laurels of the Commercial Department, as well as gain prestige for themselves. So, armed with preparation and ambition, and blessed wiln good luck, the graduates of 1923 are ready to begin their climb to Success and take their places in the business world. Block “O THE BLOCK “O” Society of the O. U. H. S. renewed activities at the beginning of the 1922-23 term. Graduation took a heavy toll of it’s members, but the five that were left continued it’s work. The Block ”0” Society was founded in the 0. U. H. S. in 1922, with it’s ideal to sponsor and practice a cleaner, and higher type of high school sports. The awarding of seventeen block “O’s” to the football team and one block letter to a tennis man has swelled the membership to eighteen. With the help of these additional men, the athletic teams that have represented the O. U. H. S. this year have gained a reputation of being one if not the cleanest bunch of boys in the northern part of the state. Percy Brown, of Durham High School, was injured in football, and the Block ‘‘0” Society, in appreciation of his excellent character and the fine fellow that he is, sent Percy a fountain pen. Instead of electing a President and other officers, the Block “O” Society elected an executive committee, which consisted of Elton Mooney, Edward Andrews and Wallace Barnett. The annual dance was given on the sixteenth of March in the O. U. H. S. auditorium. It was as usual a real success. With the money derived from this dance a flag was bought and presented to the school for it’s assistance and support in carrying out the ideals of the Block ‘‘0” Society. Page Thirty-five lhe ALPHA 1925 Cadets Staff Commandant F. E. Onyett Adjt. S. Albright; Battalion Quarter Master Lieut., A. Jenks; Sergeant Major, J. Bell. 1st Co., Capt., Hughes; 1st Lieut., R.Carpenter; 2nd Lieut., V. Jackson; 1st Sgt., H.Taylor. 2ndCo. Capt., J. McCarn; 1st Lieut., E. Mooney; 2nd Lieut., E. Andrews; 1st Sgt., P.Totman. FOLLOWING along the lines which have worked so successfully for the last five years, the Cadet Battalion was formed early with the beginning of the new school year. Temporary officers were appointed by the new Commandant, Floyd Onyett, and the shaping of an efficient military battalion begun. Commandant Onyett soon inaugurated a system of play and drill, used so effectively during the war, one day in the week given over to formal battalion parade and guard mount, in full dress uniform. The rest was so divided that on alternate days, each company, separately, drilled or played outdoor games, such as baseball, football, tennis, etc. This relieved the congestion of the play and drill grounds, and was a marked success. On Friday, Jan. 26, 1923, a competitive examination was held to determine the commissioned and non-commissioned officers for the year. The officers were selected by a personal record based on that used in the Officer’s Training Camps. Besides the military examination, five other things were taken into consideration, leadership, school record, military knowledge, former office and year in school. A series of short talks were given this year by Mr. Hughes when rainy weather made it impossible for drill. They proved very popular with the Cadets and were entertaining, as well as beneficial. His talks were based on ancient and modern warfare, dealing with the importance of strategy, and military tactics, and methods. He also gave, in connection, interesting sketches of the great military geniuses and leaders of the world. Our annual spring encampment will be held at Strawberry Valley, jointly with that of Roseville, from May 14th to 18th, inclusive. Everything will be furnished by the State, except bedding and personal effects. The transportaion of the Cadets to camp will be in the school buses. As nearly all the Cadets have signed up, it is to be hoped that Battalion One will again carry off the honors of past encampments. A resume of the Cadet activities of the State shows that approximately 12 schools are going on encampments this year. In conjunction with these, the annual Cadet Rifle Competition will be held at Leona Heights, Oakland, from May 27 to 30, inclusive. Modesto High School was the State Champion for 1921-1922, and expresses confidence of repeating her performance of last year. They were awarded a silver cup and scored 662 points, the highest aggregate score in competition with 14 other high schools. Oro-ville has not as yet put forth a rifle team, due to a lack of equipment, and a range We are planning to do so in the near future. The present strength of the High School Cadets consists of 10 Battalions, 37 Companies and 5 bands, or a total of 1700 Cadets. There are fifteen high schools in California which have High School Cadet units. A question is often raised by the cadets and others as to the purpose and object of such an organization. The purpose of training the cadets is to install in them the qualities of good citizenship, to teach them obedience, to recognize authority .honor self-reliance, quick thinking, and to make them physically fit. From no other training can this be obtained. It produces a better set up, alertness, vigor and coordination of mind and muscle. It encourages esprit-de-corps and produces team work. During the war, up to 1918, four hundred sixteen cadets, entering the service became officers, and over 71 percent of these were commissions, demonstrating the value os military training. With such an organization the future of America rests assured. Page Thirty-six TLe ALPHA iqi; Cadet Snaps Page Thirty-seven HTie ALPHA 1923 Music Dramatics THE INTEREST in music and dramatics is increasing greatly each year. Unusual interest has been shown this year by the number of pupils enrolled in the music class. The musical talent of the school has proven itself efficient by its remarkable ability to entertain at many local functions Tke Operetta The High School scored a brilliant success in the Indian operetta, “The Feast of the Red Corn”, which was given last fall under the careful guidance of Miss Nelson, who proved herself more than capable of the task. Synopsis Every year the Indian maidens celebrate the Feast of the Red Com. The maiden who finds the red ear has her greatest wish granted provided the four winds give a favorable answer to the old Squaw, who interprets the message, This year Weeda Wanta, the queen, comes to the feast for the first time, hoping to find the red ear and learn of her King who has gone to the Northern country to fight. But Impee Light has done something wrong and the winds refuse to give a favorable reply. It] is not until Impee Light has atoned for her mischief by saving the queen’s children from drowning that the winds give permission and the wish is granted. The Cast is as follows: Weeda Wanta, queen of the Wanta tribe - Annette Huganey) Impee Light, her younger sister - Mae Harris Fudgee -----...........................Esther Hogan Pudgee Queen’s children - - - Catherine Dealer? Wudgee J....................................Dorothy Sutton Old Squaw, sorceress of the tribe - - - - Isabel Reece The choruses included - - - - Spirits of Happiness and Jop Vera Stokes, June Grace, Edith Guerin, Irma Alpers, Leona Hadley, Doris Fry. Lola Fry, Rubye Dryden, Albea Scruggs. Spirits of SorroW and Woe Isabel Andrews, Ida Gregg, Ella Crum, Cecelia Isaac, Luiile Bass, Madeline Eckart, Mildred Pyke, Beth Guerin, Ruth Weaver. Dancers Joyce Remick, Frances Crowe, Edythe Livesley, Pauline Huse, Eva Holley, lola Brad ey, Belva Smith, Maude Smith. Chorus and Glee Club. Chorus and Glee Club work has always found its place in the curriculum of our school and as such has more or less added to the recognition of superior work done. This year showed an increase over other years in the desire on the part of students in chorus work, and under the leadership of Mr.Fred C.Miller, a former Kansas Glee Club man. the chorus numbered 75 members, making a number of successful public ap-bearances during the year. Many of the chorus members took part in the operetta; “The Feast of the Indian Corn,” given by the school in the middle of the first semester. The crowning feature of the seasons work was the organizing of the “Girls Glee Club,” sixteen girls chosen from the chorus to represent the school in a contest and a mas cal festival held .n Pr n:e;jn, May 4th. The following were the girls that participated in the contest: V. Ward, R. Wood, H. Cundiff, A. Muir, G. Meixner, C. Turner, A. Penner, R. Retan F. Williams, B. Fry, M. Tuhey, A. Darby, E. Crum, C. Issacs, P. Withers, L. Maguire. H. Peterson, Accompanist Page Thirty! eight r[he ALPHA 1923 OrcKestra Back Row D. Hard}}, R. Carpenter, G. Ehmann, S. Hughes, F. Good, Miss Nelson, S. Albright, R. Turner. Front Row B. McClard, G. Marders. R. Harlan, R. Egan, E. Fn?. R. Miller, J. Terrell, A. Muir. Orchestra THE ORCHESTRA, under the leadership of Miss Nelson, has proven its elf effic-ientby its remarkable ability to entertain at many functions. Selections by the Orcnet tra are always pleasing features at entertainments. During the year it has assisted in many High School receptions, concerts, and Monday Club affairs. Aside from this it has presented several musical programs for the Parent-Teacher Association and various Farm Center meetings as well as furnishing the entire musical program for the Uperetta. The members are: Edwin Fry, accompanist; Robert Harlan, violin; Jack Terrell, violin; Francis Good, violin; George Ehmann. violin, Shepard Hughes, mandolin; Ralph Carpenter, mandolin; Delbert Hardy, saxophone; Randall Egen, 1st cornet; Russel Turner, 2nd cornet; Glenn Marders, 1st clarinet; Bruce McClard, 2nd clarinet; Archie Muir, drums. Page Thirty-nine Ohe ALPHA 1923 Alumni O. U. H. 5. Miles Marders Alice Chase Walker Sanford Wallace Barnett COLLEGE University of California Class of 1922 Herbert Palmer John McGee Lionel Richards Class of 1921 Helen Bolles Wilfred Blanchard Louis Winters Class of 1920 Hartford Keifer Class of 1919 Bradley Henn San Jose Class of 1922 Helen Huntington Myrtle Winters Class of 1921 May Beik Angeonette Davis Merle Grubbs John McCloud Charlotce Rutherford Angela Smith Dorothy Steadman Edna Elam Class of 1919 Nancy Smith Chico Class of 1922 Mary McGregor Louis Hendrick Henrietta Rostnburg Class of 192: Ethelda Inman Ramona Thurman OAKLAND — St. Mary’s Class of 1922 George Good Class of 1921 Louis DaMassa Polytechnic Lloyd Rippey Class of 1919 Evelyn Merrifield Class of 1918 Wanda Wilson Mills Class of 1922 Mildred Waters Business College Class of 1922 Eleanor Hesbol Helen Rutherford Class of 1921 Roberta Johnson University of Missouri William Wilson Berkeley - School Arts and Crafts Class of 19x9 Mary Shepard - Mrs. Robert Kerr Dorothy Norris Class of 1918 Margaret Dreher San Francisco - A iliated College Class of 1919 Eugene Steadman Class of 1918 Howard Allen It-th Dunn Davis -• Agricultural School Class of 1918 Gus Gerson Page Forty The ALPHA 1923 Alumni Los Angeles Class of 1922 Dorothy Coleman Teaching Class of 1919 Irene Lee Irma Whipple Class of 1918 Erie Allen Virginia Lemon Iva Lambfcit Class cf 1921 Margaret Sangster-Mrs. H. Fogg CLss of 1920 Edith Sharp-Mrs. T. Bean Flora Shuckman-Mrs. F. Lndsley Bessie Holder-Mrs. Edward Class of 1919 Marybelle Herrin-Mrs. Clyda Brown Nora Woodhouse - Mrs. P. Walsh Maud York - Mrs. J. Fields Rhoda Salisbury - Mrs. Hooper Class of 1918 Ruth Harris-Mrs. Vining Fisher Melba Egan - Mrs. Stanley Persons Helen Huse - Mrs. Baker Hilda Copeland - Mrs. H. Vandenburg T urning the Wheels of Class of 1922 Welton Andrews Aaron Burt Sara Louise Brown Helen Campbell William Campbell George Crowe Frances Cochran Walter Fish George Fisher Beth IIaught Wilton Harlan Harold Me A tee Clifford Rhine Bernice Rutherford Elmer Neyens Margaret Williams Class of 1921 Charles Corbin Kenneth Dunton Mulford Fox Thelma Fogarty Rebecca Gerson Ruth Layton Arthur McKillop Eileen Niehaus Vene Sharkey Stella Strang Alice Weed Willard Will Irene Murphy Class of 1920 Genevieve Carpenter Mary Anderson Helen Bass Mildred Bass Alfred Costa Jeane Howe Albert Walsh Kenneth Layton Merle Logan Marjorie Rippey Ellen Thorman Adelbert Walsh P. S. Kelsey Class of 1919 Vivian Sharkey Clifford Snyder Dorothy Sharp Clifford Dumm Lotta Peterson Gladys Braselton Isyl Akers Florence Bass George Kister Alice Hoover Tom Irving Ciass of 1918 Robert Lee Freda Rippey Virginia Sharkey Ruth Matthews Thelma Mitchell Ellen Johnson Wilda Norris Page Fourth-one OKe ALPHA 1923 Agriculture Class bj) Lola Fry THIS PAST year the Ag. Class has greatly improved in spirit as well as in numbers. Something of the real Ag. spirit has been planted and we hope will continue to thrive. The following is a list of projects undertaken by the various members: Lee Beavenue - Single Comb Mottled Anconas. Edward Murphy - Rose Comb White Wyandottes. Vernon Kieth - Single Comb Brown Leghorns. Lola Fry - Single Comb White Leghorns. Alfred Geear - Single Comb Brown Leghorns. Frank James-Barred Plymouth Rocks. Ralph Knox - Poland China Gilt. George Chase - Duroc Jersey, Sow and Litter. Arnold Grubbs - Poland China Gilt. Elias Azevedo - Duroc Jersey Gilt. Frank Azevedo - Duroc Jersey Gilt. The six pupils, who have poultry as a project, own approximately six hundred chickens all told. The six pupils, who have hogs as a project, own nine hogs. Since the course is a Smith-Hughes course, each pupil is required to take up, as part of the regular work, a home project. They may choose from a goodly number, any of which is most suitable to the prevailing conditions. Following are some of the most common projects which the thousands of boys and girls choose from each year; poultry, hogs, dairy cows, beef cattle, sheep and horticultural projects. After deciding upon the the project the pupil must take an inventory at the beginning of the project, also at the finish of the project year. The inventory includes the essentials which one must have in order to carry on any of the work he will choose; for instance the value of the land, buildings, stock, feed on hand and many minor articles which are necessary. Accurate records must be kept of expenditures, receipts, labor etc. For this work which he does at home he receives one credit a year. One of the most interesting subjects which we have developed during the past year is live stock judging. Last year our school was represented at the State Fair judging contest, held in Sacramento, by a team composed of George Chase, Ralph Knox, and Edward Murphy. There they entered in keen competition with about twenty other schools of Northern California, and despite the lack of practice took thirteenth place. This year we hope to be more ably represented. In order to determine who shall have a place upon the team our class has arranged with both Chico and Gridley Ag. classes to hold mcer-school contests. These contests are held once a month and all who participate are finding them well worth while. Besides giving the pupils practice in judging the animals they become familiar with the regulations, thereby giving them more of a chance when it comes to the State Fair contests. The five classes of animals judged are hogs, sheep, horses, dairy cows, and beef cattle. Out of a possible score of two hundrtd points the following scores have been made: Lee Beavenue 115 Lola Fry 165 Ralph Knox 150 Edward Murphy 125 George Chase 100 Frank Mastellar 125 Arnold Grubbs 165 So far only two inter - school contest have been held. During the year the class has attended the many demonstrations given throughout the surrounding communities. The following are the most important attended; gopher control at Palermo, long and short pruning, tree planting, and tree bracing, all at Wyandotte, brooding and care of chicks, and grape culture, both at Thermalito. Much valuable imformat on has been gained by all wno attended. In the near future a trip is planned to the plant introduction gardens at Chico. Pc .e Fortybtwo rrte ALPHA 1923 Page Fcr:j) three OKe ALPHA 9 3 Literar)) AT est of Courage t 9 Alita Darbj) IT WAS night in London, and the weather was distinctly typical of that great city. The dense fog, not unlike a wet blanket, hung so low that those people whose misfortune it was to be out upon the streets on such a night, pulled their hats lower over their faces, turned their coat collars up, and wished with all their might it was conventional to wear two overcoats. Even the brightest street lights looked blurred and distant, while the only cheerfulness apparent to the passer by was an occasional glimpse into some brilliantly lighted Cafe. The little newsboys, occasionally darting in and out among the people and calling with shrill voices the names of their particular papers, looked especially cold and forlorn. “About sold out, Alfred? asked one of them of a poorly, though neatly dressed boy of about fifteen years of age. “Only one more.” answered the boy called Alfred “I never had such a time selling my papers before “Never did neither,’’ said his friend. “SayAlf, did you hear ’bout the big Circus cornin’ to town?” “No, but I must hurry and sell this paper and get home, so grandmother won’t worry,” said Alfred, and stepping up to a tall elderly man just then passing, he asked, “Call, Sir?” The man shook his head, and started to turn away, when something in the boy’s face stopped him, and putting his hand in his pocket he drew out some small coin, and took the last paper. As he turned away something fluttered to the sidewalk at Alfred’s feet; and picking it up found it to be twenty dollars. He did not hesitate an instant but ran after the man who was fast dissappearing in the crowd; and quickly catching up with him, Alfred gave him the money and explained that he had dropped it. The man, admiring the boy’s honesty, wanted him to accept five dollars, but Alfred refused; so the man thanked him kindly, and gave him his card, telling him to come and see him if he was ever in trouble. He then turned away and was soon lost from sight in the crowd. Alfred stood looking after him a moment, then started homeward. It was a long way and ho wes vary, vary tirad. On the way homa he passed a large vacant lot where circuses were sometimes held. Remembering what his friend had told him, he was wishing he might go, when he saw a big poster announcing that the greatest circus in the world would arrive in London the next day. There are few amusements dearer to the heart of a boy than a circus, and for a momsnt, as Alfred looked at the huge poster, brilliant with lions, tigers, horses, and beautiful ladies, he forgot all about being tired. But only for a moment, then he remembered that he had little money to spend, and what little he did have must go to his grandmother, and his little crippled sister. Just beyond the big poster there was a smaller one, on which glared in big red letters these words “A sum of fifty pounds will be given any boy under sixteen years of age, who will enter the lion’s cage with the tamer. Boys, here’s a chance to test your courage and gain fifty pounds.” “O. I wish I were brave enough to earn those fifty pounds,” thought Alfred as he hurried on toward home, “I could do so much with fifty pounds, maybe I could even make sister we.l. ” Page Fortjbfour TH« ALPHA 1933 When Alfred reached home he found h:s grandmother sitting by the bed-side of his thirteen year old sister. “How’s Temista, ” he asked and crossing the room he kissed her tenderly. The dark-eyed little girl smiled bravely, and the grandmother told him that Temista had been in such pain that they had called the doctor. “And Alfred, he said-he said, that if 1 was ever to walk again I must have an operation soon,” said Temista, trying to keep the tears back. “Don’t worry, little sister, we shall get the money somehow,” said Alfred, patting the bright head. Although he spoke with such assurance, he was far from feeling the truth of his own words, and while he was eating his supper he kept thinking “How can I earn enough money, and how much will it cost? Would it cost fifty pounds or more?” At the thought of fifty pounds there flashed before his eyes a picture with its big bold letters A chance to test your courage, and fifty pounds. The words rang in his ears, and his heart almost stopped beating as he thought of entering the lion’s cage surrounded by snarling beasts, whose tawny bodies were crouched to spring. And then came the thought “But Temista would be able to walk, and even if I am killed she would get the money. I shall do it.” And with this determination he said goodnight, and went to bed only to dream of strong white teeth, and gleaming yellow eyes. The next evening at one of the largest circus performance ever seen in London, the lion trainer announced that at last they had found a lad brave enough to enter the lion’s cage. He then told Alfred to come forward and tell the audience his name. White-faced, but with his head held high, a determined look on his face, Alfred did as requested and then, amid tremendjjs cheering, he stepped into the cage with the trainer. It seemed to the boy that the iron door clanged behind him with a finality that it would never open again. The minutes seemed like hours, each one longer than the last. The trainer’s whip snapped like pistol shots, as the huge lions leaped from side to side with a swiftness and strength that was terrible, their plumed tails lashing their bodies. T.ne snarls and the cracking whip grew loader and louder, until it seemed to the boy the world was but a confusion of horrible noises, gleaming yellow eyes, long sharp claws, and graceful yellow bodies leaping over and around him. It was all over. The trainer led the white-faced, trembling boy from the cage, the tent fairly shook with applause and yelling, as Alfred received the money and disappeared. It was a very happy boy that rushed into the roam crying, “I have it, I earned the fifty pounds.” Then he stopped, for a big, tall man had risen from his sister's bedside, and was smiling at him. “Why, it’s the man who gave me his card „ne other night,” exclaimed Alfred. “Yes”, the man replied, “I am the doctor; I didn’t know this little girl was your si iter, but tell us what you earned and how you earned it.” Then Alfred told the story of how and why he had entered the lion’s cage; and then he asked the doctor if fifty pounds would be enough for the operation. “Hum,” said the doctor, “Yes, plenty, but I was thinking of a lovely farm just out of London, where this little girl could rest after the operation, and where an old lady and a little boy I know could keep busy in the garden and house while Temista is resting. ” So the matter was settled and about two weeks later, after Temista had been through a very successful operation, she, together with the grandmother and Alfred, moved out on the farm. Thus a test of courage, successfully passed, brought life and happiness to the little home. Page Forty)-five Oke ALPHA ■ 9 5 Two Prisoners Al'bea Scruggs TWO PRISONERS looked out from behind their bars; one saw the mud, the other saw the stars.” I read these few lines the other day and they recalled to me a story, a story that had impressed me far beyond the meaning of cold bare words. The man who related this tale, due to several factors, became placed in close assocation with me. There was in the district in which we lived an epidemic of fever. He became stricken and it was on his death bed that he told the following story. As he lay there, his eyes, sunken with a raging fever, seemed to penetrate like a cutting knife. His wrinkled brown hands grasped into space as if some one was there. ‘‘Tom, Tom,” he would call, then sink back as if dead. He remained in this state of coma for several days. Then one day he spoke as plainly as you or I.1 “Listen, ” he said. “Pardner, I’m going to die, but listen to an old man, a man that made a hell of his life. I was young once myself. I lived in a country, way back yonder where the grass and the birds, and the flowers seemed to talk to you. But best of all I had a father and mother. We lived on a little farm and tilled God’s good soil. But I was a fool. I wanted to go to the city. I wanted to see the lights, hear the trum, trum of the cars and vehicles. God, I hear them now, I hear,that maddening sound. It drums in my ears like the thunder of heavens or the roar of ocean, but I can’t lose it” He pressed his hands to his ears to keep the sound from penetrating. “Well”, he proceeded, “I went to the city.” Things weren’t all roses like I thought they'd be. I couldn’t find a job and eating was mighty slim. One day I found work in a bottle factory, made pretty good at it too. Then I met a girl, a fine girl, she was so lovely, so very lovely. She was alone in the big city and she was lonely. I used to take her - yes - quite a bit. Then one day we were married. We were so happy. I worked in the factory, was advancin’ right along and Alice kept our little house. Two years passed and then three. God sent to us the cutest little pink and white wee, wee, babe, just as lovely as her mother. Then there was a strike at the factory. Six, seven, eight months I roamed the streets. We sold our little house and moved into a room. We had no money, no food, no work. I was desperate. I did not know what to do. Alice, she was starving. Then I stole, yes, 1 stole from my employer, the man that begrudged my Alice food, and a shelter for her head. I was arrested, came to trial, and they sent me up for five years. God, to leave my Alice alone with a tiny babe and no one to befriend her. The law did not care. It thrust its iron hand out and tore me away from my loved ones into prison!” The poor fellow stopped and buried his face in his hands. His shoulders shook as he sobbed like a child. “Yes”, he continued, “I met Tom Keaton, you know Tom. What a fine fellow he was. Tom was sent up for five years, too. Tricked into it, it seems. How we planned to start anew when we served our term. Yts, we saw the stars. We were pardoned, two years sooner for good conduct.” Then I went up to my room, I was going to see my Alice. She was gone - my baby, too. The landlady said they had died of influenza. I, too, could have died. I no longer saw the stars - I saw the mud of life. For two years 1 wandered aimlessly around. I met in an oil town in Texas, my buddy Tom. He was making a man of himself, had invested in oil stocks down there and made good. He told me it was mighty hard some times, keeping up his head, especially when he’d done his time in Sing Sing. Bat he kept looking ahead and up, always remembering life’s rainbow was with the s ars. I tried to do that, too - bat it seem;d as if I had nothing to live for. Alice and my wee one were gone I saw mud everywhere, I couldn't lift my head. I’d done my term, and there was not a soul to greet me when I’d finished. Page Fcrt -six OLe ALPHA 1923 But pardner, I’m dying now. Look! I can see my Alice holding her hand out to me. I’m cornin’ Alice. I’m cornin’. I hear you a callin’ me. Tom saw the stars, Alice. 1 only saw the mud. I’m leaving you, pardner, leaving you, going to my Alice. Look up, pardner, watch Life’s stars and rainbows, keep your chin up and fight Good - bye, pardner, you’ve been good to me. Alice is a callin’ me now, pardner - hear her? I’m coming Alice. So long pardner - she’s callin’ me. I’ve found my rainbow. I,m cornin’ - So long Pardner. I’m going - AH!” And the old man drew his last breath and sank, into eternal slumber. Though he did not find the stars of life. His soul, his better Self, found them at his death. Thus ended the life of John Baker A Prisoner on Parole trj) Melvin Simpson JOHN had been a prisoner in San Quentin for the last five years. He was to have served five years more, but now, because of good behavior, he was to be let out on parole. It seemed years since he was first put into prison. His hair was turning gray and his face was becoming wrinkled although he was still young. John was put into prison, because he had trusted a friend whom he thought faithful. Those last five years were misty. He had worked steadily and faithfully every day, and never did he have a word of complaint. All was because he wanted a last chance to meet the man that had betrayed him. John heard footsteps coming down the cor rider; the door to his cell swung open, and the jail-keeper stoid before him. ‘‘The warden wants to see you,” the keeper said. John knew what it meant. As he made his way down the hall, his heart beat rapidly. He tried to smooth his hair into place. Entering the office, he stood face to face with the warden, ‘‘Young man,” he said, ‘‘You are to regain your freedom only you’re to be on parole. You’re only required to live an honest life and report to me once a month. I have located a job for you, so good luck.” Tears came into the old wardens eyes for he had learned to love John. With a sigh he regained his freedom into the new life of things. He was leaving a home behind and entering a world where he would have to fight a hard battle for his living. His clothes were prison clothes and his money prison money. Musingly he thought, ‘‘Yes, this was freedom but for how long, maybe months, maybe years. He was going to hunt the man that had betrayed him until he was found, and then -- well, he couldn’t bear to think of that now. The first thing he did, upon reaching town, was to buy a revolver. As he went along the street he thought everybody was staring at him. He sidestepped every cop just from habit. The first meal he ate after leaving the prison wasn’t much, yet it seemed like a king's dinner. He finally went to work on the job which the warden had secured for him. The wages were not much, yet it kept him alive. Always he kept watching for the man that had betrayed him. Month after month slipped by and yet he had not seen him. He had written regularly to the prison and had received many letters from the warden encouraging him. It seemed as if he would never carry out his wish. Only one month remained before he had his freedom from parole. As he turned down a side street in Frisco, he came face to face with the man he had been hunting. John stopped abruptly. Could he kill this man? The hunted man, however, was on the alert. Noting the murderous look in John’s eyes, he reached for his gun. Both seemed to shoot at the same time and both fell to the cement. John gazed dimly around him. He knew that he was dying and yet he was glad of it, because he never would be able to face the warden, his only friend. He had accomplished what he wanted. That was to kill the man that lay dead beside him. John died with the warden’s name on his lips and the clang of prison doors in his ears. Page Fort -seven Olie ALPHA IQ23 Moonbeams b ) Helen Boyle IT WAS midnight as two men sat, facing each other, in a darkened room of a cheap New York lodging house. The stars shone brightly, and the clear rays of the moon poured through the open window, lighting their faces with a ghastly hue, greenish grey. One of the man was slender, shoulders bent, with a face sallow and drawn, made to look ghoulish by the moon’s tricky rays. The other, Bulldog Simmons by name, portrayed everything that his name signified. He was short, muscular, with a sullen, stubborn jaw that won him his name as one of the worst criminals in the city. All was silent for a while, then suddenly, one of the men Bill, began to speak in a low tone. “Yes, the dynamite is there behind the’chest--with the tools. Heavens, man, look at that moon! I never could bear it. The rays are so piercing, and so pure like that it makes me think of home. It makes me want to go straight. I hate to go, even if it is a big haul --I guess we’ll have to call it off, Bulldog; I—er—. See here, young feller’’, interrupted Bulldog, with a menacing look. “I’ve let you in on all my hauls. This here one tonight is gonna be a record smasher. I’ve got to have help, ard you're gonna be it—get me? If it’s the moon that’s botherin’ you, why I’ll soon remedy that—And with those words he turned to the window and pulled down a dirty, begrimed glass, which dimmed the moon’s brilliant rays. “I’m broke,” he continued. “You know that as well as I do. When we get this big haul, you can go back to Carolina and the home you’ve been yipping about. “I can’tdo it, Bulldog, ” moaned the other. “I’ve made up my mind. I’m going to catch the next freight, to get an honest man’s job. So long, Old Pal, you’ve been mighty good tome, but it’s time to pull the gangplank.” He turned, and began to gather up his few belongings while Bulldog glowered unbelievingly at his pal, the cleverest safe cracker in New York. He remained silent. After Bill left, he gathered up tools and dynamite from behind the big wooden chest. He silently wondered if he was the only one left who had any nerve. Pulling his cap down over his eyes, he slipped silently out of his room down the dftsty, cobwebby stairs, into the street. Soon he'reached his destination, the Atlas brass foundry. After some time he was able to gain the entrance, and he crept steathily in. A few moments later came the muffled report of the dynamite. Bulldog crouched and waited'. The safe was open. Great wealth lay in the drawers before him. He opened the first drawer. Empty! The second he opened with the same result The next contained five cents. When he had thoroughly searched everything, he was the possjssorof twenty-eight cents. Inwardly he cursed with all his might, and wrath surged through him. He went out. There was the moon, piercing, gazing at him knowingly, mocking him. This was the last straw. He hurried to the railroad station, reaching there just as the freight bound for Carolina was leaving. He ran, jumped on, and collided heavily with another man between the cars. “Bulldog! Whatcha doin’ here? Where are you going?” It was Bill. “I’m going straight, and to Carolina” answered Bulldog sheepishly as he pulled out his twenty-eight cents, and gave fourteen to Bill. Page Fortj?-eight OK ALPHA « W Spider t ) M. Duncan THE CITY on the island gleamed in the late afternoon sunlight. Hurrying streams of traffic flowed through the canyons formed by the towering buildings, a babel of tongues ascended to Heaven, for, in the greatest metropolis of the melting pot, everyone from the Yiddish clothing merchant to the Wop banana man and Dago could have, and express their opinions. By the dirty plate glass window of a junk shop, unnoticed by the throng, stood Jack Shepard. He sm led a little arrogantly as he thought of the offer that had just been made him. It was four thousand dollars a year to double a movie-hero in dare-devil stunts; he, Jack Shepard, the Human Fly, who tomorrow would thrill thousands and cause blase New York to hold her breath while he scaled the bare walls of a building twenty stories high. In his pocket was a contract for the same amount for this one hazardous climb. But it was the morrow that worried him. Just twenty-three years ago, next day, his father had met his death by falling from the steeple of the old church. Never would he forget his one glimpse of that crushed, distorted body. A black spider crawled across the dirty pane. Shepard winced; it recalled to him other boyhood memories. “Us Human Flies is all right”, he had often heard his father say, “Until the Black Spider, “Fear” catches us in his web. Then we’re gone for the work. If we keep on sometime it’ll jump out on us when we least expect it and we’pe paralyzedAWe fall and might just as well be shipped to the cannibal islands in cold storage for all we’d know about it. That’s the way it goes, son. If you take that trade, remember the spider, and quit in time.” The Human Fly turned homeward to his wife and baby daughter. He had no intention of letting a silly superstition bother him, yet the lightheartedness of his wife was more forced even than on other such occasions. The hours together were so few, and he knew that she wanted him to take the year contract of comparative safety. The dog that the children next door had smuggled in, howled dismally, and in spite of himself, his hand shook as he reached for his pipe. That night he was restless, but daylight came suddenly. Everything seemed unreal. His finger tips were blue and he had to grit his teeth to keep them from chattering. With a show of bravado he donned his well known sign “Safety Last”, and, with eyes unbandaged, started to scale the blank wall. Up and up he went, here a finger hold, there a tiny niche into which he could wedge his toe, unseen by all but the Human Fly, offered him a hazardous path up the smooth, perpendicular surface. Three stori s were behind him. Somewhere, in the crowd below, was his wife, watching breathlessly, and, as he well knew by now, hopelessly. He stepped on the fourth floor balcony to rest for a moment. “I can’t make it,” he said to himself. “I can’t make it.” And then very softly--“But it’ll be the last time and then Mary and Babe can be comfortable on what I’ll earn at my regular job. Again the climb; he had reached the seventh story and for an instant glanced downward. The hum of the city was only an echo; the people looked like ants. And suddenly, all his old courage and daring returned to him. He knew he could make it. Mary, in the crowd below, must surely know and feel the change. Black Spiders?-a silly superstition. The wall itself?-- a mere nothing. “Safety Last” Casually now, and very cool he was as he left the eighth floor behind. He knew that at eleven there was another balcony where he could stop. Even with the tenth story, he paused a moment. His steel nerves were absolutely under control, and to judge from his expression he might have been out for a summer holiday. Then, suddenly, on the wall just in front of his face, a black spider rested, and glared straight at him, with flaming, wicked eyes. The Human Fly was paralyzed. Even as his father had said, the Black Spider of Fear had revisited him when he least expected it. He was fairly caught. Page Fort;9-nine n e ALPHA IQ23 In panic he started to climb. His foot slipped. His breath left him. There was an awful moment of void as he fell; then a sickening thud as his body struck the fourth floor balcony. He could feel it lying there, a warm palpitating mass, broken, crushed and bloody; his head, severed from his body by the jar of the fall, dropped to the street and rolled like a ball against his wife’s feet. She picked it up in her hands. He could feel the touch of her soft fingers. “She’s fainted,” someone cried. “Make way there!” His dead eyes opened in anxiety for her and his head rolled from side to side in an effort to look to her welfare. But--the unreal light was not daylight -- merely the glow of an incandescent globe. His wife was bending over him, and he was most gloriously alive and whole. “Mary,” he told her solemnly, “I’ve descided to take the year’s conract Jake Hertzes offered me, and I am not going to climb tomorrow or—ever. ” “Oh, Jack,” said she, “I’m so glad.” I’ve been dreaming about Black Spiders and I was frightened. I’m sorry I woke you, but—” “That’s all right, dear,” he interrupted, “I’ve been having a kind of nightmare myself.” “Dreams” Wraithlike mist among white birches. Flitting, formless, shadowy, In the m nnligh; e jrj'ni jin?. Thus my dreams are born to me. Changeful - now they grow in wonder Pirate ships upon their way Westward, toward the sunset sailing On the tired wings of day. Coral isles and h dden treasure. Sunbeams, moonbeams, mystery. Gray of past, rose colored presen; Blue of days that are to be. Vague dreams fade into the twilight Misty, pale forms not of earth; Changing, fading, disappearing Vanished from me at their birth. By-M. Duncan Page Fiftp OLe ALPHA iqij WKat Music Meant to Me b9 Mild red Duncan I WAS TIRED and restless. The day had been long and tiring, and, as I sat by the fire, reviewing its past events, nothing in the world seemed right. The flames danced higher and became blue-white. I rubbed my eyes, for they had changed to the white robes of a lovely girl. On her brow was a laurel wreath, and in her hands she carried a lyre. She smiled, and somehow the world did not sesm so gloomy. She spoke, her voice was like the melody of fairy music, enchanting, elusive. “Come with me,” she said, “And I will show you what only one person in a! thousand years is allowed to see. Listen! Shut your eyes. Now, listen carefully. ” She seated herself beside me, and struck a few cords, vibrant with feeling. A strange calm stole over me as the music changed. I opened my eyes. There, before me, was a woodland glade, flooded with sunlight. ,The melody had changed, and, from the emerald depths of the forest, a strange, grotesque figure danced He threw himself on the grass, and the piercing sound of his pipes filled the air. From all directions lovely, rose-crowned nymphs of the forest came, and floated - or danced -until the world was a medley of color, rhythm, beauty, and music. The genii who had produced this was Pan. Poor Pan! Destined forever to hide his pagan, beauty-loving soul in the body of a hideous, misshapen satyr. The warmth of morning had changed to the heat of noonday. The scene faded, and we found ourselves on the desert. In the distance were many people. A wailing chant ascended to Heaven as they paced slowly around the burning pyre of their dead king. But I was not permitted to linger, for from the north, a cold, fresh wind was blowing. The waves of land had become the waves of the sea, and the flat| country, a narrow] fjord. The sails of a ship were unfurled, and golden-haired warriors, with glances like lightning were bidding good-bye to golden-haired women, whose deep blue eyes held thoughts that must not be expressed by warrior’s wives. For, on the prow of the ship sat a minstrel, clad in armor like the rest, who sang of the glory of the Norsemen and their gods. The music was wild and fierce, as were its composers. Heroic race of men, it is your wives who are braver even than you. So the ship sailed away, and we went sailing, too. But now the sea was calm. Moonlight flooded the world, and over the water came the sound of a serenade. We passed an old Venetian plaza, and then our gondolier-for in some way we were seated in a gondola-turned toward a darker, narrower Canal. The golden moon hung low over the horizon and flooded the world with romance. The dark blue waves danced under its pale light. From an upper window, leaned a dark laired, dark eyed girl, whose red lips were parted in ecstacy at the song which came from the darkness below. Her lover, standing in his boat, was expressing something by the words of his song, but more by the vibrant passion in his voice. We sailed on. Nearly every chord of my nature had been touched, the bizzare, the sorrowful, the heroic and triumphant, and the passionate. Yet there was something lacking. The grey dawn had come when we reached a humble cottage. It was a poor, ugly little place, but coming day had lent it a soft halo of light, that glowed brighter and brighter. Pa e Fift )-one Olie ALPHA 1923 In a broken chair sat a woman, whose face was pale and drawn by the night watch but it held an expression of infinite peace, as she clasped her babe to her breast, and lulled it with the sweetest of all songs. It was only a simple, mother’s lullaby, but in it were expressed things too sacred for any but the pearl-shell ear of her child to hear. But the greatest music of the world, yes, the greatest and the sweetest, is the simple melody by which a mother quiets her babe in the long night watches. For in it is expressed the tenderness and care, protection and love which God has given Mothers as their greatest gift to their children. I awoke with a start. The room was chilly, for the fire had gone out. I turned to the girl by my side. “Who are you?” I asked. “I am the spirit of Music,” she answered, then smiled and vanished. And to me, had been given the true meaning of music. What Music Means to Me Nov? AGAIN I sat by the fire. Everything was dead, I was bored stiff. The fireplace was a mass of coals and grey ashes, and I decided that I would rather freeze than pitch a stick of wood onto the andirons. But for once, my innate laziness played me in good stead, and, as had happened once before, the Spirit of Music stood before me. Her laurel wreath was now withered, and her white robes worn threadbare. “I have something else to show you,” she said. “It is the lovers of music. Will you come?” “Not I, kiddo, ” I replied. “Wouldn’t move an inch for my great-grandmother. If you want to, though, you can put on your little sideshow here in the fireplace.” She did not answer. Standing in the flames, she looked at me, stepped toward one side and waited until the smoke shaped itself into the first part of her repertoire. I found mys-lf looking at what seemed to be miles of plain and forest-land. Here and there were lakes, with quaintly arched, oriental bridges reaching from one shore to the other. For a moment, I thought it must be an empire, presence of a fat Chinaman crouching on his heels, made me realize that it was only a Chinese minature garden. He was playing a weird, sweet melody on his moon-lute, and singing. It was so different that I was thrilled. But, suddenly, from somewhere in the garden, a frog also began to sing, and the music lost its charm. Smoke blotted out the garden and then formed itself into a dim room. A man sat at an old piano.oblivious to the outside world. He was playing the andante movement of an immortal sonata; playing with all his heart, and the brain of a master. “Ludwig van Beethoven!” cried a voice, half in despair and half in anger. “For goodness sake, break away from that wood box! I have a dreadful headache, and you have no consideration at all for your wife. The master’s dreamland was shattered. Even the spirit of music looked embarrassed “I am sorry, I’ll have to go,” she told me. “I’m sorry if I bored you.” That's all right,” I comforted her, “You didn’t charge admission.” So without glancing back, she stepped into the, flames, and vanised. It was too bad she was a nice sort of a girl too, but rather old-fashioned. Just then, the door bell rang. A jazz orchestra was playing “Blue”, and in perfect content I seated myslf to listen to the music. Page Fift -two OK ALPHA iqi? Valentines’ Valentine Virginia Hickok HIS greatest trial was enduring his name—Valentine Leroy De Mott! But that did not complete the list of his several afflictions. He was a freshman in college; he had had the ill fortune to have been blessed with curly hair; he possessed a baby face accompanied by a cute little lisp, and worst of all, he was forced to recite trigonometry with a group of pretty co-eds because of some conflicts. He was passing through the hall toward the dreaded classroom, his shell rimmed goggles completely hiding from view the rest of his face, when he was confronted by a group of mimicking upper classmen. “Oh I say, Valentine deah! Whither art thou bound?” mocked Willis Waters, an egotistical fellow who was quite well aware of his own beauty. “Yeth, won’t Valentine tell uth where he ith going” yelled another, striking a dramatic pose, to the amusement of a little band of co-eds standing near. Poor Valentine rushed to his classroom, from where he could still hear the jeers and laughter of the boys, and the giggles of the girls, which stung him more than anything else. As February fourteenth drew near, plans were being made for the usual entertainment held at that time, although this year there seemed to be an air of mystery over the school, especially among a certain group of fellows. Valentine was not aware of this until one morning wnen he approached the door of a friend, Mark Rutherford. He stopped stock still with his hand on the knob, hearing smothered laughter and curious chucklings from within. Suddenly a banging sounded and the buzz ceased. “Then it is agreed,” came the suppressed voice of Willis, “that we carry out this plan to dash the pride of Mr. De Mott. Therefore we will meet at the chapel at seven-thirty P. M., and go in a body to the dining hall, where, in the course of the evening, we will proceed to carry out our plans. We all know that the most impossible thing on earth for Valentine to do is to make a speech! The slamming of Valentine’s door accompanied the shouts of approval which greeted this proposition. So! That was their plan. To disgrace him before the entire college, faculty and students, as well as visitors, by calling upon him for a speech. If the days had not been so full of excitement and interest in preparation for the great event, perhaps some of the students would have noticed the unusual actions of Valentine De Mott. Immedietely after classes he would rush into his room, lock the door, and stay there until time for dinner. During the evening he wore a most matter-of- fact expression, appearing bored with the dull life. But excitement prevailed, and Valentine’s antics passed unnoticed. The eventful evening arrived, and after Valentine greetirgs had been exchanged, all were seated at tables in the huge dining hall and dinner began. Toward the end of the banquet, Willis, the president of the Student Body arose, rapped on the table, and the hum of conversation and the tinkle of laughter instantly ceased. “We are favored to-night,” began Willis, importantly brushing the crumbs from the table, by the presence of several of the alumni who will- ah-entertain us with short speeches. But before these, we will be favored with a speech by our mutual friend, Mr. Valentine Leroy De Mott, who is the greatest Valentine given us to-night. The astounded expressions, the absolute silence, might have downed any one else, but Valentine merely took a sip of ice water, laid aside his napkin with apparent calmness and arose. “Friends,” he began in a deep baritone,” this ith indeed a surprithe, and I cannot expreth-ahem-the deep appreciation which I feel toward you all. Although my roseate expectations have suffered thum thevere thetbacks, my college life hath-s been, thankth — Page FiftjLtkree n ke ALPHA 1923 to my many and faithful friendth and earnest teachers, a delight, and, being only a freshman, I cannot express to you my-er-deep gratification. This ith a college where co-operation and fellowship govern all else. I thank you all for this-s pleasure which has been bestowed upon me to-night and may I add that it ith my happiness to be a Valentine of cheer to each and everyone of you!” In spite of his hours of constant practice he had not conquered that lisp. The hall echoed and re-echoed with applause, it seemed as if ittrembled in its very foundations. From that evening forward Valentine, no longer the tool of Willis and his much abashed friends, but the friend of all of the fellows as well as the pretty coeds, was treated with due respect, and in his senior year he was the most popular student-body president who ever held that office. The Bridge Ruth Weaver ONCE there was a great, swift river, called Destiny, which was the dividing line between two great countries, one being known as Success. Few people lived in this strange land of Success, while on the other hand, great multitudes inhabited the vast land on the opposite side of the river. Many of this great multitude were ambitious to reach the the other side but, strange to say, few ever reached it. One day a lad from among the multitude found a solution that would enable many of them to cross the great river. “Let us build a bridge” he said, “from this side to that so that we shall not have the great waves and strong current to contend with.” The plan was approved and construction began at once. So eager were the workmen to finish the bridge quickly and reach the beautiful land of success, that they laid the foundation stones loosely and carelssly. At length the bridge was finished, and it was known as the “way to get by easy” for, by its means, the great river couli be crossed without difficulty. It was near evening when the tiresome work came to an end. “Let us wait till tomorrow,” said some, but the lad would cross that night. However, it w as only he and the eager workmen who undertook the journey at so late an hour. As they progressed on their journey, the bridge began to tremble more and more. Although they were very much afraid they trusted to the luck that they would “ get by.” The last rays of the sun were bidding the world good night when suddenly the travelers came to a halt. The foundation stones were slippinng and they dared not venture farther. They turned to go back, but it was too late, the fatal stone had clipped Down, down went the bridge, likewise the careless builders. When they reached the water they found that darkness had come upon them and they could not see which way shore lay. Despite their struggles, the current carried the n away, perhaps to be cast on the Isle of Failure by the hand of Fate perhaps to p rish in the foaming brine. Page Fifhj?-fcur r HAe ALPHA iq23 ATHLETICS Page Fift -jive OKe ALPHA 1935 Football FROM the advent of the football season at the 0. U. H. S. this year, the motto of the Oroville squad has been to play a clean game. This has been recognized by our opponents, who voice the fact that Oroville has one of the cleanest playing football squads in this part of the state. Oroville had as coaches this year Mr. Onyett, who had charge of the baseball teams last year, and also Golden Land, a former Morris Harvey University, West Va., football star, who have done much towards whipping the squad into shape for the season’s conflict. Oroville 24 - Durham 0 Oct. 13 The Oroville squad started the season right when they trimmed the Durhamites to the score of 24-0 at Durham in the first league game of the season. The game was hotly contested, neither team making any points during the first half. In the last half Oroville piled up 24 points. It is hard to pick out individual stars in the game as each player did his best to win. The line was strong in its formation. Credit is also given to the back field men for carrying and kicking the ball. Oroville 19 - Marysville 0 Oet. 28 The game at Marysville furnished the football fans an exciting time when the Oroville and Marysville squads clashed. For the first three quarters the game was 0-0. Oroville rallied when Good carried the ball for a thirty yard run around right end. From this point the Marysville defence weakened. Oroville scored three touchdowns and converted once in the last nine minutes of the game, thus running the score up to 19-0. Good, Mace, and Crum took the ball over the line, the latter intercepting a forward pass, carrying the ball on a forty yard run to the goal. Marysville made most of their yardage on forward passes but failed to sc re in a pinch. Oroville 37 - Durham 0 Nov. 24 In one of the most important games of the season, the winner of the championship of sub-league number two was decided, when Oroville won from Durham by a score of 37-9. Durham won the teas. Oroville made her first touchdown after a completed pass from Mace to Barnett. Line bucks took the ball over. The second touchdown came after a series of line bucks and end runs. The rest of the first half was uneventful, ending with Oroville on Durham’s fifteen yard line. Oroville’s third and fourth touchdowns were accomplished by end runs and line bucks. In the last quarter, Grubbs caught one of Durham’s punts and took the ball for a fifty-five yard run over the line. The last touchdown was made by a pass from the twenty-f ve yard line. Durham put up a good fight. Tuey completed only one pass, but were more successful on off tackle bucks. Referee Irwin, of Chico, declared that the Oroville and Durham teams were the cleanest playing teams in this part of the state College City 18-Oroville 7 Nov. 30 Tie Oroville High squad lost the championship of the N. C. H. S. A. L. to the Pierce Joint Union High squad of College City, at Arbuckle on Thanksgiving Day. ’1 he first touchdown was made by the opponents after a forward pass and line bucks Page Fifty-six OLe ALPHA iq 5 A. Pauly, Center U. Strang, R Guard G. Marders, R Tackle J. Hexberg, R End E. Mooney (Captain), R Half W. Sanford, L Half W. Barnett, L End P. Totman, L Tackle S. Albright, L Guard 0. Crum, Fullback E. Good, Quarter Back W. Mace, Sub D. Sanford, Sub Substitutes: F. Wixom R. Baggarly R. Stram F. Chamberlin In the second half another touchdown was made by the Pierce High when a missed pass gave them the ball on Oroville’s eight yard line. Oroville made their first touchdown after a series of end runs, Crum taking the ball over the line. Barnett converted. A false criscross and a thirty yard run gave Pierce another touchdown in the last three minutes of the game, which ended 18-7 m favor of College City. Top row, left to right:- Wixom, Stram, Crum, Onyett coach, W. Sanford, Land assist, coach Andrews, Albright and Good. Middle row:-Grubbs, Marders, Totman, Mooney, capt., D. Sanford, Baggarly, Pauly ana Barnett. Bottom row:- Hexberg and Mace. LEAGUE GAMES Oroville 24 Durham 0 Oroville 6 Forfeit Gridley 0 Oroville 6 Forfeit Marysville 0 Oroville 6 Forfeit Gridley 0 Oroville 19 Marysville 0 Orovi’le 37 Durham 0 Oroville 7 College City 18 Oroville 105 Opponents 18 Page Fift -seven 71ie ALPHA IC2J Girls’ T enrus THE GIRLS tennis season has been a subject of much interest and enthusiasm this year. The girls who were selected to represent the school were chosen from a large class and they have all proven the wisdom of the choice. Isabel Andrews, who made the team last year, has outdone her former record, while Ella Crum and Vera Stokes are close seconds. We owe much of our success this year to the better facilities for playing, which we now enjoy in the new tennis courts which were built this year and last, but now we also owe a great deal of it to the earnest efforts of the team in upholding the name of the Oroville Union High School. In future years we hope to keep up the good record which has. in the last few years, been established in this school, by the girls’ tennis team. Besides an extremely good team, there are also a number of players who have more than ordinary ability, the most noticable of whom is Thelma Zoutis, a Freshman, and a comparitively recent arrival in this school. The games played at Biggs on March 10th were a complete victory for Oroville. The scores were: Singles: I. Andrews won, 6-1, 6-0. First doubles: 6-0, 6-0. I. Andrews and V. Stokes won, 6-1, 6-0. Second doubles: E. Crum and T. Zoutis won. The second match was held the following Saturday at Oroville. We also lead in these Games. The scores were: Singles: I. Andrews won, 6-4, 6-1. First doubles: I. Andrews and V. Stokes won, 6-1, 6-0. Second doubles: E. Crum and T. Zoutis won, 6-0, 6-0. In the League matches, for Sub League two we were represented by Isabel Andrews, singles, ard Ella Crum and Isabel Andrews, doubles. The tournamert held in Oroville, on April 14th, was between the following schools: Oroville, Gridley, Chico, Biggs and Durham. Gridley and Durham forfeited their games by not apnearing, Oroville was again winner of thi se matches. The Biggs s ngle player was defeat« d by Chico. This left the Oroville player to play Chico. Oroville won this match by a close score 3 6, 6 1, 6-2. Chicudoub es were beaten by Oroville by the scores o! 6-3, 6-2. Oro-viilethtn p'ayed and beat the Biggs team by the scores of 6 0, 6-1, which gave us the Championship of Sub League.Two. Page Fiftyl-eigKt OLe ALPHA iqa5 Girls’ Basketball THIS YEAR marks the beginning of a new era in girls athletics in this school for girl’s sports day has been decided upon by the Northern California Athletic League. It has been decided by the girls coaches to hold this sports day at Chico on the new Chico High School grounds. On this day we shall witness the deciding games of girls’ baseball teams, each sub-league being represented. A new innovation is that the girls will play according to boys’ rules. The only difference is that the girls will use an indoor 10 inch baseball. The use of the indoor baseball may be discontinued later if the girls prove that they are able to play with the regulation ball. Each school that attends the meet will have prepared a stunt, these stunts being folk dancing, out door dramatics or almost anything desired. This will be in the order of a regular program in which all of the schools are requested to take part. The uppermost idea is to get the girls to thoroughly enjoy the out door athletic activities. Our girls' basketball team, light in weight, though quick and willing to do their best until the final whistle, were not given the required competition for the development of a championship team, due largely to the great difficulty we encountered in securing practice games. In our sub-league championship game, although out weighed by more than 10 pounds to the player and outclassed in height, the girls played excellent basketball against the Williams team. The splendid spirit exhibited by our team during the game was worthy of great praise and received it from Mr. Barnes, the referee, the Williams coach and team. This, in itself, was a victory. We acknowledge with gratitude the support and the time spent in training this year’s team, that Mrs. Nisbet, our coach, gave without hesitation. The regular lineup is as follows: Forwards Mae Harris Ella Crum Centers Isabel Andrews Bertha Crum Guards Glenda Carpenter Belva Smith Substitutes Alita Darby Lucile Bass Schedule Oroville Gridley 17 5 Alumni 7 2 League Games Oroville Gridley 29 7 Red Bluff 6 13 Williams 17 48 Page Fift -nine OLe ALPHA 1923 Boys’ Basketball THE first Class A league game was with Live Oak. This was ahard earned victory. With hardly any practice, the fellows managed to keep the score to a tie at the end of the allotted time. It was necessary to play five nvnutes longer during which Oroville came out on the long end of a 21 to 19 score. Our next game with Live Oak was an easy victory for the O. U. H.S., the score being 20 to 9. The two games with Biggs were also easy wirs fer Crcville, the scties fer teth games being 19 to 12 and 37 to 15. When Gridley beat by the score of 12 to 9 it looked as though we might lose the sub-league. However, in the return game, Oroville, in the last quarter, managed to pile up enough points, and when the whistle blew, we had won the sub-league by one point. Although the class A lost to Red Bluff, the trip there was enjoyed by all. Red Bluff treated the players to hot chocolate, cake, and a dance after the game. The class A team was eligible to play Sutter for the championship of sub-leagues 1 and 2, but after a hard fought game the score showed Oroville 21, Sutter 33. Those on the class A team were: R. Carpenter, forward (Capt.); E. Rippey, forward; E. Good, guard; S. Albright, guard; R. Baggarly, center, C. Penner, sub and. R. Turner, sub. The B team did not win their sub-league, but put up a good fight. They succeeded in beat n ' both Gridle and Live Oak but Biggs was the hard one. The f rstgamoshowed a score of 20 to 21 in favor of Biggs. In the return game Biggs won 18 to 9. This team had S. Hughes, forward; J. Sanford, forward; M. Simpson, center; .1. Chambers, Earl Stetler, guards; with D. Sanford, W. Mace, J. Hexburg, and R. Ghi-anda, acting as subs. The following are the results of the B team’s games. 18 Live ();ik 17 24 « 9 20 20 Hi ours 21 9 • J 18 24 Gridley 22 17 ? 21 1!) Red Bluff 9 Tve C team which was composed of the lighter men, about 100 to 110 pounds, did no‘ nlav many games. They had their spirit of fight, however, and tried their best to w n th°ir leag i?. Tney lost t a much larger team, Gridley, in the race. Th s team was composed of R. Egan, A. Muir, G. Ehmann, A. Penner, F. Chambtrl n, H. James. iVlr. Onyett was coach and gave the fellows all his time, worked with them, and did iiis best to put out champion teams..The season was a great success and we hope the O. U. H. S. will do as well and better next year. Page Sixtj 7Le ALPHA 1923 Class B TOP ROW M. Simpson J. Hexburg W. Mace D. Sanford BOTTOM ROW S. Hughes E. Stetler J. Sanford J. Chambers V n Class A TOP ROW S. Albright R, Baggarly E. Rippey BOTTOM ROW R. Turner E. Good R. Carpenter - Capt. Page Sixtp-one TKe ALPHA IQ ? Boys’ T ennis TENNIS holds an attraction for almost everyone. It is recognized everywhere for being a sport, that builds up health and vitality of the body, and only under these conditions can the brain function properly. During the past year such a pronounced interest has been displayed in this sport that it has been necessary to enlarge the equipment and the number of courts. With the addition of space on these courts there has been room for a great number of tennis aspirants to practice, and the fact that there has been so much competition has made it quite difficult to choose members to represent the school at the various tournaments. An interclass tournament however, decided that the team should be composed of E. Good, S. Hughes, Geo. Ehmann, R. Baggarly and R. Egan. The practice matches showed that the boys could hold their own with the best. Oroville - - Chico The initial tournament of the season, after six closely contested matches, resulted in Oroville winning three and Chico likewise. The next tournament with Chico however, showed us to better advantage. In the vernacular of the gridiron, we “brought home the bacon” by a score of 4 to 2. Oroville - - Biggs In tennis Biggs made no more headway against our team than they did during' the baseball season. Oroville walked away with both tournaments. However, we will say for Biggs that they showed fight and spirit to the last. Oroville - - Marysville Our next opponent was Marysville. Our schedule called for two tournaments with this city. Marysville played a fine game in both tournaments, but we are glad to say that each time we took the lead by scores of 4 to 2 and 3 to 2. Oroville - - Corning. In the two tournaments with Corning we made a poor showing, being defeated in both matches, 4 to 0, and 4 to 2. Even though we were defeated we still had a chance in the N. C. H. S. A. L. Oroville - - Biggs - - Chico. Biggs was the scene of action of the Sub-league Championship. We made a desperate effort to bring home the title but we were out played by our opponents from Chico. The outcome of this tournament dashed our hopes to gather in a few Block O’s Oroville - - Colusa Our matches with this city proved very easy for us. We carried away a recollection of a single dirt court and also the highest score in all five matches. The C. I. F. tournament will be held in Stockton this year and several of our representatives will no doubt take part in the various matches. Tennis for the most part depends upon the skill of the individual, although in doubles, team work is required. Since so many students have been out learning the fine points of the game, we are certain that next years tennis team will do some excellent work. Determination lhat little word “determination” which is easy to say but hard for some to practice is what enabled Stanislaus Albright to represent the 0. U. H. S. at the State track meet in Los Angeles. Albright’s ability spoke for itself at the subleague track meet in Yuba City where he won the gold medal and blue ribbon in the shot put and discus. At the Northern C. I.F. meet in Dixon he took second place in the shot and fourth in the discus. These records enabled him to attend the State meet in Los Angeles where although he won no medals, he made a very creditable showing in the shot put event Page Sixt -two OLe ALPHA 1923 Baseball BASKETBALL was hardly finished when the fellows began to'digout mitts, bats and baseballs. The baseball bug was in the air and its victims were numerous. Practice began with a snap and from the beginning the fellows showed real spirit in facing the weary weeks of toil. Mr. Onyett coached the team and by dint of hard work put out an excellent team. The following members were veterans from last years team: A. Grubbs, E. Good, R. Carpenter, M. Simpson, E. Mooney, R. Bixler, and Otto Crum. Finally after much hard practice the team was selected, with E. Mooney, first base; M. Simpson, second base; R. Carpenter, third base; and E. Good, short stop. The infield was one of which any team could be proud. The outfield was made up of Grubbs, a vet of last year, Minick, K. Palmer, a freshman, and Hardy. This group performed wonderfully during the season and did its share in every contest. Crum and Charlebois were our pitchers with Ralph (Pickle) Bixler and Grubbs as their respective battery mates. With this team and the way the fellows showed their knowledge of the game, it seemed that there would be more Block 0’s. Let us not forget Capt. Bixler, who did his best to cooperate with Coach Onyett in developing the team and to cheer the fellows when the game was going against them. Oroville 15 - Live Oak 5 With plenty of practice and confident of winning, we began our first league game with Live Oak. The boys won the game easily as the score shows. The main feature of the contest, was that Oroville brought in 10 runs the first inning. Oroville 19 - Biggs 1 The next game was with Biggs. This year the Biggs boys had no more chance than did Live Oak. After the dust of the battle had cleared and the runs counted, Oroville had the Victory cinched with a score of 19 to 1. Oroville 0 - Chico 5 The Chico game, was next on the list. As they had won one practice game from us already they had the edge somewhat. The game was played in Chico and should have decided the winner of the Sub-League. With Grubbs hitting hard and Crum pitching a good game Chico was left at the small end of a 6 to 5 score. Oroville 4 - (Jridly (5 Our chance to win the Sub-League was baffled by the outcome of the next game, which was with Gridly. As Chico had trounced Gridley, it seemed as though we should win. T he tur 1 cf fate was against us this time. A foul ball, called fair, and other 1 r. a'cs of the game, gave Gridley the victory by a score of 6 to 4. This meant that now, Chico, Orovil e and Gr dley were tied for first place. Oroville 11 - Durham 1 Durham prove! easy to beat. Heavy hitting on Oroville’s part won the game by a 11 to 1 .'Core. ()rovoill 2 - Chico 11 Chico came here to play for the Sub-League title. The only excuse we can give fir the team, is that they were far off their usual form. This was our poorest showing. Chico took the victory and Sub-League title with them when they went home. Let us hope that a turn of fate does not lose the title for the team next year. Also let us hope that the old spirit of fight which the boys showed this year will not die cut. Athletics is one of the schools greatest assets. Anyone seeking a schc ol would naturally goto the one which was most popular and he would therefore add to the spirit and strength of the instition. Page Sixt})-4iree HTie ALPHA M. Simpson, R. Bixler, Capt., E. Good, E. Mooney, 0. Crum, R. Carpenter, Dicky Moore, A. Grubbs, W. Minnick, D. Charlebois, A. Moore, K. Palmer, D. Hardy. Track THE survival of the cave man was determined by his ability to run fast, leap far, and to throw straight. We, in modern life, are apt to forget the value of a steady nerve and a firm hand. From the earliest times it may be safely asserted that there have been running matches, feats of strength and endurance. Track athletics is popular not only because it benefits the participant physically, but also mentally, and morally as well. Track and field sports are sometimes more than mere pastime. The athlete learns to acquire the great quality of gameness, the spirit which fights on when dismayed in the face of apparent defeat. He learns to respect the right of his antagonists, and comes to realize that his individual success or failure is nothing compared with the success of the meeting in which he is participating. He comes to realize that true sportsmanship is the spirit which should govern competition. At Biggs, April 14, the track meet fc r the south, rn section of tie N. C. H. S. A. L. was held. Of the ten schools represented, Oroville took sixth place. Albright was one of the stars of the meet, taking first p'ace in the shot put, by putting it 43 feet 5 inches. Albright also won second place in the discus, throwing it 109 feet 6 inches. Hexberg ran a beautiful race in the low hurdles only to be nosed out by a few feet. Patton entered the quarter mile and showed fine form until the last half of the event. Dunlap and Murphy, beginners in track showed the earmarks of real track men. Minnick made a showing in the dashes. All tie boys were congratulated for the fine spirit which they showed for the 0. U. H. S. At Yuba City. April 28. Albright “copped the gold medal” in the shot put event, and the 4th pla e ribbon in the discus. While Albright was the only representative from Oroville participating in this meet, he placed Oroville sixth in line, due to his splendid work and continuous training. It is hoped that a track meet will be held in Oroville within the next year, in order to arouse interest not only in the High School but in the Grammar School students as well. Page Sixty four OLe ALPHA 1923 Exchanges “Sequoia” - Redwood City) In the Sequoia, the Redwood City High School has a book really representative of the school. As intimated,each class has contributed its share to make their annual a success, which shows that they have no lack of school spirit. Several of the Editorials are very instructive,especially the editorial on Personality which shows a great deal of thought and impresses upon the reader the value of a good personality. The individual class histories are clever but don’t you think it somewhat detracts from the attractiveness of the book to have the Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen under Organizations? If a uniform style of lettering had been used on your snapshot pages it would have improved the appearance greatly, neverthless, the Sequoia is one of ;he best school annuals that we have received. “Aurora” - Anderson Ui ion High School You have certainly succeeded in making the 1922 Aurora better than previous issues. The literary department is an outstanding feature, and there are some “Snappy” snaps It is too bad the latter are not clearer. Some of the cuts would look beautiful if engraved on a patent-leather salad bowl, and although they aren’tas good in your annual, as they might be, this is counter-balanced by the quality of the material under them. One could recognize the jokes even without the heading. The “Athletics”, especially the Boys’ Basketball and Baseball scores, are a good advertisement for your school spirit, team work, and all-round pep. “Chanticleer” - Dixon Union High School The name “Chanticleer”, certainly is symbolic of the “ up and coming ” Spirit of Pep shown by your annual. Like John Alden, each of your snaps “speaks for himself”, but if there were time, and space, it might be a good plan to give ’em titles. Your “Alumni”, reads like a registration blank. It certainly is original, though. Have you “copyrighted” it? “El Eco” - Lincoln Union Hign School Using short poems as “fillers” is a very good one, and the dramatic “write ups”, in “epic poetry”, is such as might have made Longfellow or Scott turn green with envy. The description in the “Horror-scope” might apply to some students at our Hi. “The Napanee” - NIapa Union High School Your annual is distinctly different from any of this years exchanges. The way in which your cover design, cuts, and even the paper on which the copy is printed, are made to carry out the idea of your “Papoose” name, is clever. Your Literary Department is verj good what there is of it. However, quality is always better than qaait.it . The voeat'ona! training departments are an unusual feature. We like your book. Page Sixty)-five OKe ALPHA 1925 Ghe ALPHA 9 5 Exchanges “Brown and White” -- Greensburg High School Your magazine reminds us of the “One Hoss Shay’” in that the material is so well balanced. There is not so much of one thing that it eclipses everything else in the book. However it is not “built in such a logical way.” “The weakest point must stand the strain”, and your weak point is the arrangement. The “Poetry” and “Literary” should not be separated by the Editorials, for they —the Editorials — should be placed near the “News” etc. If you wanted to carry your color scheme further, the whole book, instead of just the cover, could be made “Brown and White”. But, as was so modestly mentioned in, an Editorial, you “singin’, smilin’ and united people” have had your “pep” aroused, and there is no doubt that you will not only keep up the good work on your magazine, but improve it with every issue. “The Tiger” - Mercedes High School The first impression of “The Tiger” is fierce, but in reality it is like the donkey in the lion’s skin, for between those screaming yellow “small-pox” sign covers is a very interesting account of your school activities. Although nearly every article seems to have been written for its news value, it might be a good plan to print a few good, rather long stories in each issue. “Beaumont High School News Your book is more clever and original than any other on our Exchange list. If a thing is worth telling at all, it is wirth telling well, and all of the “news” in your Publica-t on is well told. The table of contents is a good idea, and the cartoons add to the book. Howe er the jokas ara perhaps tie most app-eeiat ;d, for, £8 you yourself said “Our Humor is not to be laughed at.” The student body activities are very interesting “The Buzz” - Galt High School The “feature” of your book was the dizzy diary entitled “School Notes.” Are you using the Coue method, and trying to keep track of each day to see how much you have improved? If so, we hope you will not be disappointed. The dramatic “write-up” was clever and the cover very attractive. Please Buzz our way next year. “The Pioneer” -- Grand Rapids, Mich. Your book surely is the butterfly’s boot-top, and surely is a “Pioneer” in devoting one whole issue to the study of that dangerous epidemic “Spring Fever.” It would be of great value to the world of Science if it were not that you neglected to mention the cure. The “Literary” is good, “Serials” n’everything, and “News from afar” is the base of a very favorable comparison between your Hi, and others. “The Mirror” - Sharon Pennsylvania. “The Mirror” very clearly reflects the school life in Sharon, Hi, from the Senior Sayings to the Freshman Foolishness. The Athletic department is interesting, and it is very easy to be seen that the students are backing their teams in every enterprise. The stories in “Literary” are clever and well constructed, and “Mystery and the “Idler” quaint and unusual. Althoag the poams do not quite rank with Barns or Byron, they are much easier to read, and probably preferred by many. The cuts are carelessly drawn, and it would improve the book greatly if this were remedied. Why not have a page of snapshots. Page Sixt -Jeven lhe ALPHA 1923 Page Sixt;9-eight Jokes The ALPHA iq2? Prof: “Who was the greatest inventor?” Stude: “An Irishman called Pat. Pending” Teacher: “What is space?” Student “Space is - I have it in my head but I can’t explain it.” The villian was to climb a ladder to a barred window in the third act and try to find his way to freedom. Then, when about to escape, he was to be shot by someone on the outside, after which he was to fall back from the ladder,.exclaiming: “Heavens, I’m shot!” , or something like that before breathing his last. On this occasion the revolver of the man behind the scenes, who was to fire a blank cartridge, didn’t work, and the man filing away at the bars could not fall consistently back, exclaiming that he was shot. But he was a resourceful actor, and so he fell from the ladder at the right place anyhow. As he did so he yelled: “Good heavens, I’ve swallowed the file!” Eddie (showing a snap of himself on a donkey) - Don’t you think this looks like me? A. G. - A little bit. But who’s that on your back? “Annette said that the tune haunted her.” “Why shouldn’t it? She murdered it.” In the Cafeteria— E. M. - It’s hard to think that a poor little chicken should be destroyed just to satisfy our appetites. A. D. - (struggling with her portion) Yes, it is tough! A small teacher named Vivi K. Was talking to Leola A. ’Twixt the fat and the thin There was raised quite a din, For each one had so much to say. B. H. - Isn’t that the same suit you wore last year? G. M. - Yes, and its the same suit you asked me last year if it wasn’t the same suit I wore the year before. Mr. Goodwin - (in General Science) Name in rotation some of the lower animals, starting with Miss Fogarty. There is only one difference between a fresh-man chewing gum and a cow chewing her cud. The cow looks more thoughtful. My chief ambition ’tis a teacher to be To treat all pupils as they treated me. I’ll give them long lessons that are hard to get And if they don’t get them, detention they’ll get. A Northerner: Were you raised in the South? Old Negro: Yessah, but de rope broke. Page Sixt -nine Otie ALPHA 1923 WHAT WE WANNA KNOW If Doris will ever stop growing. If the Freshmen will know as much when they’re Seniors as they do now. If Beryl Fry will ever see a joke. If Mr. Hughes will ever learn that detentions are useless. If the Sophs, will ever welcome the Freshmen. If the Seniors will ever amount to anything. If John Bell will ever shave of his own accord. If Vera Stokes will ever quit vamping. If Vernon Jackson will be a minister. If Geneviave Ross will ever reduce. If anyone will ever laugh at these jokes. This is the way we study hard For hours every night. Pencils and books at our left hand, And chocolates at our right. We learn the rules of grammar, And how to parse a noun. We learn the latest gossip That’s floating round the town. We know just what she said to him; And just what he said, too. Say, did you know Mary dyed that dress? Last year it was of blue. This is the way we all prepared Our lessons for today. Concentration our only aim And- how do you like our way? By Duncan ‘23 Reva; What is n most wonderful thing to see? Eenadine; A cowslip through a fence. “So your son got his B. A. and his M. A.?” Father; “Yes, but his P-A still supports him FAMOUS LOVE LETTERS Our eyes have met Our lips not yet But oh you kid They will I bet. (continued in our next) A. C. - There’ve been an awful lot of deaths lately, haven’t there? A. D. - Yes, all the Smart people are dying and I’m not feeling well. There was a guy named Jim Hess The pride (?) of the O. U. H. S. His hair was as red As the place of the dead; The name of the place you can guess. Page Seventy OK. ALPHA iqaj OH BOY! She. “The only men I kiss are my brothers.” He. “What lodge do you belong to?” FOOLISH QUESTION 483059 “How did you get such wavy hair?” “Oh, turning somersaults on a corrugated roof.” Reformer. “Yes bretheren, I save men.” Soph. “Do you save women too?” Reformer. “Yes, I save women too?” Soph. “Well, save me a couple for tomorrow night.” ONCE IS ENOUGH He. “Football is sure a good game. ” She. “Do players get killed often?” He. “No, dear, only once. ” Miss Nelson— “The majority of the class know about ten times as much as you do in Latin.” Leonard — “Ten times nothing is nothing.” HEARD IN MATH. Professor — “What is a polygon?” Student — “A polygon is a dead parrot.” Louise — “What a finely chiseled mouth you have, it ought to be on a girl’s face.” Joe — “Well, I seldom miss an opportunity.” Freshie — “How can I keep my toes from going to sleep?” Senior — “Don’t let them turn in.” Miss Bower (after discussing next assignment) — “Is there any question about the lesson?” “Bob” Harlan - “Yes, what is it?” Teacher - When did you start to have trouble with your work? Pupil - When I quit studying. COMRADESHIP Old Lady (to newsboy) “You don’t chew tobacco, little boy, do you?” Newsboy. “No ma’am; but I can give you a cigarette.” Father. “Was anyone here last night?” Daughter. “Just Alice. ” Father. “Tell Alice she left her pipe on the piano.” GOOD REASON She — “Don’t you know why I won’t marry you?” He - “I can't think.” She — “You guessed it.” Teacher — “What do they do in Ireland when it rains?” Bright Frosh - “They let it rain.” Mac Harris — “Gene, how many eggs did you eat for breakfast?” Gene — “Et tu Brute.” Freshmrn - What does “flunk” mean? Sophomore - OH! that is the mistaken part of the faculty. Miss Nelson: ( to Leonard Packard, who was looking in his book while translating Latin ) - “Why are you looking in your book?” Leonard - “To see if I’m saying it right.” Page Seventh-one Ohe ALPHA 1935 CL The Management of {he AlpKa wishes to extend shanks to those Faculty members whose contributions have helped to make {his annual a success. die Editor. Our Advertisers CL We wish tc {hank {he business and professional men and women of Oroville for {heir liberal patronage. dieir loyalty and good-will has encouraged us in all our efforts. May every success be {heirs. Joe McCarn Bus. Mgr. CL Just criticism is necessary if we wish to create great {hings, yet at times it can be too harsh. If you feel inclined to criticise {his annual, kindly take into consideration {he fact {hat {his Alpha is entirely {he product of {he school print shop, being hand-set and printed by first year students of printing. Printing Class Page Seventy-two 01 e ALPHA 1933 nimiiiiiiHKUiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiH CITY of PARIS E. METER CO. = In your own city) in your own shop you will find mercKan- = E dise of quality here. Style leaders in ready) to wear for women, E E misses and juniors. E We hope to have served you well 1 We hope to serve you better | Oroville California Tiihiiiiiiiiiii.mini...... Page Sevent -tKree TKe ALPHA 1923 ......................................... CITY of PARIS BOOTERT J. W. Merrill Prop. Leaders of Fashion Footwear That is Different I for | Women Children iTiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiimiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiHimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiir jiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiim | ALITA M. LAWTON | I CITY OF PARIS | ! 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