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

Text from Pages 1 - 158 of the 1929 volume:

Order of Contents The School Organizations Calendar Literature Athletics Fun The School FACULTY Faculty and Subjects Taught Mr J. B. Hughes Principal Mr. Chester Nisbet Adv. Algebra. Civics, U S. History Miss Freida Beik Algebra, Bookkeeping Miss Alice Mork Spanish, Physical Education Mr. Floyd Onyett Citizenship, Surveying. Military Miss Mary Franklin Stenography, Typing Mr. Worth P. Watts Shop, and Woodwork Mrs. Gertrude M. Strange Sewing. Cooking, Cafeteria Miss Mildred Duncan Journalism. English Mrs. Rose Spencer English. Physical Education Miss Dorothy Fifer English. Chorus Mr William Wilson World History. Band Miss Hattie Davis General Science, Biology, Physical Ed. Mr. Paul S. Stollar Chemistry. Physics, Printing Miss Albea Scruggs English, Public Speaking Mr. Earl Allen Arithmetic. Citizenship, Office Practice Miss Halcia Bower English, Library Miss Ruth Van Pelt Geometry. Orchestra, Algebra Miss Marjorie Graham Art. Mechanical Drawing SENIOR CLASS Senior Class History As the completion of the school year approaches, another class finishes its cycle of learning under the ‘Purple and White. Long may the class cf 29 be remembered as a body whose development has been four-square, in athletic prowess, scholarship, social ability and school spoil. Who can question the ability of our boys on the gridiron or our girls on the basketball court? In the classroom our reputation as aident students is unsurmounted. The Block O which gleams from the southern slope cf Table Mountain speaks for our undoubted school spirit! Who among you have not noticed our radiant faces at all social events of the school. During the four years of our journey, as Freshmen. Sophmores Ji.niors and Seniors, our class has stood out as a paragon of success. William Dennison “Most unassuming of our men.’’ Ethel Lopes We shall always remember her.” Malcolm Mitchell “A bey born to joke and laugh through life. Elizabeth Humphrey “We’ve all laughed at her, we’ve all laughed with her, we’ll miss her because we love her.” Lucile Pyke “As merry as a robin.” Sylvia Johnson “Dignified, yet her glance bespeaks a love of pleasure.” Albert Thorne “A self-made man.” Dortjiy Uren She had a gay disposition.” Beatrice Partridge ‘‘Wearing her wisdom lightly.” Kermit Neyens ‘‘A happy tempered bringer of the best out of the worst.” Dorothy Chastain have a friend, you must be one.” Robert Williams “I love to wind my tongue up, I love to hear it go.” Edith Lambert “Still water runs deep.” Ruth Dorser “Fair words never hurt the tongue.” Gordon Anderson “To live is not merely to breathe, it is to act.” Esther Jackson “God giveth speech to many, a song to few.” Claude Wilson “When in the course of human even's, it becomes necessary for us to fight, let us fight.” Ernestine Graves “Happy am I, from care 1 am free.-’ Clifford Million “Ever silent and thoughtful.” Winnifred Fry She loved everyone, and everyone loved her.” Rita Holley “ l ime's no longer if we hurry, the world’s no better if we worry.” Lester Blackmore l priceless treasure is a temper mild.” Julia Flower “A smile for all.” Carlotta Rippey It’s nice to be natural, when one is naturally nice. Douglas Chambers 1 were but little happy could I not say much. Nada Storey “With grace to win and a heart to hold. Lorna St Sure “Demure and sweet.” Milton Chamberlin “I shall try to convince you.” Morrow Steadman “None knew thee but to love thee, nor named thee ' but to praise.” Veola Meyer “To know her is to love her.” Sidney Smith “He was as fresh as the month of M y. Grace Cronk “As constant as the north star.” Ray Johnson “Those who knew him, liked him.” Helene Enslow ‘Men may come and men may go, but I talK on forever. Chester Packard “A born fighter was he.” Kenneth Rash “Life is what you make it.” Shigeo Kimura “Endurance is the quality and patience all the passion of greatness. Helen Pigg She always saw the humor of it all.” Mabel Metcalf A smile for all--a welcome glad. Elinor Brady Who seeks the mind's improvement aids the world.” Iris Hawkins “She is winsome and bonny. Lloyd Ginter “He speaks less than he knows. Nina Tompkins “She is so constant and so kind. James Wilbur “Good things should be praised.” Marie Bloyd ‘Whatever she doeth, she doeth well. Willard Lerner ‘‘I laugh net at another’s pain. 1 grudge not another's gain.” Carl Bcttingcr “1 do not care to speak.” Mildred Churchman ‘I do profess to be no less than I seem.” Stanley Morgan “I'll speak in a monstrous voice.” Pauline Spcese “My idea of an agreeable person is a person who agrees with me.” Tom Savage All the great men are dead or dying: I'm not feeling well myself.” Muriel Wirth “Charms strike the sight, but merit wins the soul.” Claude Dryden He isn’t afraid of work- he ll go to sleep right bc ide it.” Nadine Duensing “All people said she had authority.” Clyde Emahiser “Wise to learn: quiet to know.” Pauline Gould “So earnest is she. so staunch and true.” David House “I feel as big as anybody.” Margaret, McMillan Like a rose of Killarney, She’s a bit of a blarney. Ben Heirs “Worry never made men great--so why should 1 worry.’’ Jean Campbell “T here is more in me than thou understandest.” Roy Jacobcs “Red hair does not make the Irishman. Jeanne Bumgarner “Fashioned so slenderly, young, and so fair.” Glenn Moore ‘ His friends--tbey are many, his foes--are there any ?” Gladys McCutcheon ‘ Pretty to walk with, pretty to talk with, and good.” Kenneth Adams “He may smile and smile, and be a villain still.” Esther Chase “Some think the world is made for fun and frolic, and so do I.” Douglas Powers “Valiant, wise, resourceful, an athlete of grace. Lucile Kirby A maiden never bold of spirit.” Allen Houseworth “Why must life all labor be? Lillian Camper An altogether genial character.” Ernest Steadman “He was six feet of man; clean grit, and human nature.” Blanche Bateman “She laughs, she commands, and talks with her eyes. Wilford Hart In disaster calm, in success, moderate, in all himself.” Ruth Porter ‘ Such a likable personality.’’ SENIOR WILL Our high school career draws to a close. We. the Seniors of 1929. being of sane mind and good judgment do hereby set our seal to the unconditional bestowal of our legacies as follows: ro the teachers we leave memories of our hard looks, brilliant recitations, and unquestionable behavior. To the Juniors we leave our superiority over the lower classmen. To the Sophmores we leave a goodly supply of our dignity and a mess for concentration. To the Freshmen we leave our charming manners and unassuming self-assurance. INDIVIDUALITY I'o my sister. Lucia. I. Muriel Wirth, leave my loquacious nature. To Leota Williams. I. Lillian Camper, leave my sunny smile. I'o nobody. I. Gladys McCutcheon, sorrowfully leave Gleeson. To Amanda Ulstad. I, Dot Uren, leave my movie magazines. May she satify her longing for handsome heroes. To Herb Posley, I, Dick Moore, leave my shyness toward women. Be careful. Herb! l o Kathryn Stapleton, I, Elizabeth Humphrey, leave my dramatic ability. May she. too, develop her personal magnetism. 'I'o Dorothy Culbertson, 1, Nina Tompkins, leave my raven curls. To Velva Lineker, I. Iris Hawkins, leave my manly voice. To Verna Powers. I, Julia Flower, leave a bit of my curly hair To Genevieve Miller. I, Pauline Gould, leave my straight forward excuses in English. To Willma Duensing, I, Nadine, leave my angelic nature. To Bettie Bonner, I. Elinor Brady, leave my vampish ways. I'o Amy Brooks, feeling I can hardly stand the loss, I, Lorna St. Sure leave my fairy-like slenderness. I'o Virginia Jacobes, I, Peggy McMillen, leave my effervescent vocabulary. To some lowly Frosh, I. Edith Lambert, being tired of silly noise, leave my boisterous ways. To Laura Reed, I, Ethel Lopes, leave a share of mischief. To Luveme Linton. I, Bill Dennison, leave my ability to charm the ladies. To Dorothy Blackmore, I, Nada Storey, leave my petite stature. Am 1 not generous? To Bernice Putnam, I, Esther Jackson, leave high “C . To Harry Bockmann, I. Chet Packard, leave bottles of liniment and, iodine which may assuage the results of football. To James Costello, I. Doug Chambers, leave my tendency to talk m ’ch end say little. To the next “goat”, I. Lester Blackmore. leave my reputation as “Hmdy Andy” To Juanita Greene. I. Marie Bloyd. leave my schoolgirl figure. I'o an otherwise faithful citizen, I. Blanche Bateman, leave my many its.” To some body who needs entertainment during English, I, Esther Chase, leave the secret of successful penny matching. To Vivienne Terrell, I. Lucile Kirby, leave my bold ways. May she live and learn. To some worthy athlete. I, Bea Partridge, leave my office in the G. A. A. To Bob Campbell, 1, Morrow Steadman, leave a few feet of mag nanimity. To Den Roderick, I, Ernie Steadman, leave my good looks and mild nature. To Jimmie Popper, I, Ben Heirs, leave my straight A's in English. To Lionel Wixom, I, Kenny Adams, leave my wicked ways as champion heart-breaker. To anyone. I, Claude Dryden, leave the secret of successful slumber during classes. To my brother Gene. I. Llcyc! Ginter, leave my special hair comb. To Gleason Powers, I. Milton Chamberlin, leave my self pronouncing dictionary, in case he finds it necessary to acquire an extra “A’' in English. To someone who seeks knowledge. I, David House, leave my undignified way of asking questions. 1 o “Rosie ’ Lawton. I, Allen Houseworth, leave my magnetic personality. 1 o my sister June, I, Dorothy Chastain, leave my bottle of peroxide. 1 o Lred Lucchesi, 1, Shigeo Kimura, leave my never failing grit. To another zealous mortal, I. Grace Cronk, leave the coffers of the Student Body. 1 o Fred Zundel, I, Roy Jacobes, leave my alibis. May he, too, develop personality plus. 1 o Fred Huntington, I. Tom Savage, leave my bottles of stacomb glue, olive oil, or what have you? I o Mary Ellen. I, Veola Meyer, leave the coveted role of leading lady. To her fate, 1. Lucile Pyke, leave Kathlyn Silva. i o the power of flaming youth. I, Helene Enslow, leave a few degrees of torridity. 1 o Lucile Moots, I, Mae Metcalf, leave my sweet voice and “ways with men.” I o Jerry Powers. I, Dud Anderson, leave a few inches of lower jaw and a fighting spirit. 1 o Dot, 1, Jeanne Bumgarner, leave my sylph-like figure. I o Kenneth Keith. 1, Kenneth Rash, leave my ambition to he a second Paavo Nurmi. 1 o Dot Herrin, 1, Rita Holley, leave my latest book written in shorthand on hings I Never Knew.” Io Ethel Wright, I, Ruth Porter, leave my sirenis charms. 1 o Cecelia Martin. 1, Ruth Dorser, leave my flaxen curls and azure eyes. 1 o Eddie Schauer, I, Bob Williams, leave my diabolic grin. I o “Josie,’' I, Pauline Speese. leave T. C. and sincerely hope she appreciates him. lo Tony Schleef, I, A1 I home, leave experience in all things. To Bob Land. I, Carl Bettinger, leave my loud voice. To C.arol Kusel. I. Clifford Milligan, leave my affected smile. To Harry Kistcr, I, Claude Wilson, leave my studious habits. To Frankie Meixner (?), I, Jean Campbell, will my “job'’ and sincerely h;pe white ttair will te be, omiig to her. To my side-kick, Kath, I, Ernie leave my ability to make whoopee To Fudge Campbell. 1, Sylvia Johnson, will my spir.tual nature. To Jack Winter, I, Mitch, will my ability to bum four-bits in order to pay my mechanical drawing debts. To Charlotte Dunlap, I, Helen Pigg, will my ever-ready giggie. To some enterprising young man 1, Sid Smith, leave my baby face but 1 warn you. do not use cosmetics. To Miss Graham, I. Ole. will my neat drawings over which many a national argument has been settled. To the next unlucky gent, 1, Witford Hart leave my nickname oi “Fat.” To whom. ? I. Winnie Fry,will my ability to help Ernie to make whoopee! To the school in general, I, Clyde Emehiser, will my serious, severe manner. To the next High Senior president. I, Carlotta Rippey, leave my dignified office, and say. “just try to keep order in meetings! ’ To Dot Gillis, 1, Mildred Churchman, leave my magnetic personality. To Bill Walley, I, Kcrmit Neyens, leave my school boy complexion. ho Jack Reppert, 1, James Wilbur, leave my wooden eye brows. To some enterprising campaign manager, I, Stanley Morgan, leave my poli ical ability. Witnessed by:— 1. Knowitall. Percival Algernon Archibald Kettlesmasher. SENIOR FUTURES Having sealed myself in my compartment in the huge passenger plane winch was to convey me from Los Angeles to New York, I picked up this morning’s copy of the nationally known Oroville Morning Press. Turning to the social section. I noted the report of a stupendous function which took place at the new Oroville Inn located on the corner of Bird and Meyers Streets, i he item gave an account of the Reunion of the 1929 Senior Class. With intense interest I read of the ways fate had dealt with there sons and daughters of Oroville High. Pauline Speese, it seems, has achieved a part in A1 Jolson s newest musical comedy. We always did enjoy Pauline’s actions. Muriel Wirth has just returned from making many excavations in New Mexican pueblos. Lillian Camper has accepted the position of physical education instructor in our Alma Mater. Carlotta Rippey has distinguished herself as champion milkmaid of the valley. Lottie enjoyed ranch life so. Jean Campbell, always our upstanding member, ha been elected president of our worthy W. C. T. U. Jean would find a calling. Ernestine Graves, our peppy little bit of femininity, has established herself as matron of our local asylum. Of all things! Sylvia Johnson has been entered as prize fat lady in a carnival. Malcolm Mitchell has aspired to great things. He is now mayor of Be-ry Creek. Clyde Emahiser is now a famous artist and we hear has bem marned five times, ’lnnu' Fry is a dutiful and meek housewife. I could hardly believe it of her. And Helene Pigg has hung out a shingle. She's specializing as an expert washer-woman. Worse yet, Esther Chase has forsaken her dream of av.ation and has opened an institution which she designates as the “Refuge for Disillusioned Bachelors. Lucile Kirby was not present, as her senatorial duties would not permit her aosence from Washington. Beatrice Partridge, now known as the “Angel of the Slums, told many of her interesting experiences. Of course Morrow could not disappoint anyone. He has reached the White House. It seems Morrow has been given the office of head janitor of the institution. Ernest Steadman nas taken over the management of ho lather’s ranch, and to all knowledge, is doing well. Benny Heirs, our star baseball man has been signed up with the New York Yankees. We must not miss the World Series. It's worth a lot to see our Benny play once more. Kenneth Adams is a well-known expert with radios. Of course, as he began this work while in High School, we aren't surprised. Claude Dryden runs the creamery. He, too, learned his work during his high school career. James Wilbur has become a wealthy rice magnate. Good luck to him. But oh! Horrors! Lloyd Ginter is being sued by a widow for heart balm and breach of promise. Whoever thought that of Lloyd! Milton Chamberlin, of course, has become Professor of Languages at Oxford. Davy House has taken John Gilbert’s place as screenland’s great American lover. Sidney Smith has taken over his father’s store and is doing a rushing business. Doug Powers, we hear has a monopoly on garbage cleaners so we see a bright future for “Galloping Doug. Wilford Hart has taken over the management of the Golden Rule Dept. Store, and is holding a closing-out sale. Ray Johnson has won fame in the northern section as an expert snipe hunter. Ray always was a keen minded lad. Gladys McCutcheon has opened a clever little tea room and invites us all to join her in a cup of tea. Dot Uren, too. realized her dreams when he signed with MGM. Co., as Greta Garbo's successor. Mere power to Dot! Claude Wilson is doing well as pickle salesman for Sidney. W.11 bet he goes over biggest at the high school. Dear little solemn Di k Meore has become principal of our high school and to all accounts, is very capable. Elizabeth Humphrey has been engaged for seme time as Dot Urcn's property manager. No, this does not include Dot's “menny friends-mcrely their photos. Iris Hawkins is elevator girl in the new Variety S.ore that is own.;! and operated by none other than Nada Storey. Julia 1 lower ha, become cne cf the West’s most popular Jazz singers. Nad A' Duens-ing is a retiring model of house-wifely dignity. Pauline Gould and Elinor Brady have been unanimously elected to the positions of officers of the peace and perform many daring motorcycle feats, it is said. Lorna St Sure has found her place in the world as the perfect pil! ped-d’,,,- working in connection with Bob Williams Pharmacy. Pegg McMille4 has become a missionary to the Navajo Indians. Peg always did have a “way about her. Edith Lambert has become the first lady mayor of Bangor, and Ethel Lopes is her counselor. Stanley Morgan is newly annditcd History Prof, at U. C., also coach of the varsity track sound. Esther Jackson is indeed a feminine Beethoven, and may be heard anv time over station M. O. S. located in the north wing of the local museum. Chet. Packard is coach of the Pill Packer's eleven and how he coaches. Doug Chambers has been employed by Bettinger and Milligan as herder on their vast sheep ranch. Lester Blackmore is also on the stage- his usual role of property manager. Marie Bloyd has become a fascinating tight-rope walker. Blanche Bateman is directress of our municipal orchestra in which are Kermit Neyens, drummer, and A1 Thorne, pianist. Widard Lerner has truly developed his marvelous voice and is starred in the presentation of ‘Rigoletto.-’ He is connected with the C.iicago Opera Co. Grace Cronk has, as yet, been the only entrant in the talking contest sponsored by The Press. Shigeo Kimura owns and operates our city's most efficient barber shop. Shigie always did aspire to great things. William Dennison runs a ranch, but as yet has only been able to raise a disturbance. Roy Jacobes is sport editor of the S. F. Chronicle, upon his toes, as always. Tom Savage is conductor on our overhead railway, and it is said that there is always danger from overloading. Vecla Meyer poses as an artist’s model for magazine covers. Always did think ‘‘Bud’’ would come into the public eye. l.ucile Pyke is the newest shorthand champion. My, how that girl will allow herself to be dictated to. Helene Enslow is now manager of the House of David. Helene couldn’t come to our gathering, but we wish her luck, just the same. Mae Metcalf has opened a women’s seminary in the basement of the Memorial Hall and has chosen to be Latin instructor. She just couldn’t trust that to anyone else. ‘‘Swede’’ Anderson has developed a taste for things rubber. Consequently we have rubber ear-rings for ladies, rubber ties for rubber necks, and many other trivialities. Kenneth Rash declares that all forms of fancy fish are found at his fishery. Rita Holley has slowly but surely nosed out Helen Wills and has become universal woman’s tennis champ. Yet another glaring bit is found in the fact that Jeanne Bumgarner has announced her entry in the low hurdles race which will occur during the Olymoic Games which are to be played here soon. Ruth Dorser is now the featured ballet dancer of Fanchon and Marco. Our two blondes,Nina Tompkins and Dorothy Chastain, have developed into real estate brokers, and are said to be very good bait to lure th? unsusoecting gentlemen into buying real estate. We trust there is no grafting in it. Ruth Porter has finally yielded to the foots and joined Florenz Ziegfield’s Glorified Girls. Of course. Mildred Churchman would aspire to great rhin . We find her anytime in the offices of the State T h?vre. Last but not least. Allen Houseworth is the newly apoointed manager of rb' “chain p ng.” We always knew Allan would “be somebody. Slowly I dosed my eyes. How fate had dealt with these friends of mine. Yet had not each found a calling which was useful? T he great bird of the air landed at New York. 1 had reached my destination. Before 1 left my aerial stateroom, however, I carefully tucked the particularly interesting Morning Press into my bag. JUNIOR CLASS Junior Class History We entered High School in 1926 as lowly Freshmen, and are now1, thankfully, beginning to realize that our goal is almost reached. This class has had a reputation throughout the past, as being a ery peppy and outstanding group of people. Not a single item of all school activities have we omitted, and those boys and girls who have not taken actual part in athletics and oiher activities have been equally valuable because of the pep and the school spirit they have shown. Our boys have shown their “stuff” on the gridiron, baseball field and tennis courts. They have not only been active in athletics but also in such organizations as the honor society, glee club, band and orchestra. Several belong to that much prized society the Block “O” Needless to say this affords us great pride. The girls have stepped right along, also, in the boys tracks. They not only take part in all the school activities, but have been instrumental in arousing an enthusiasm for girls' sports which has been lacking the past few years. Much credit should be added to our account because we have in our ranks ‘Jimmie ft Eddie. the two peppy yell leaders. Truly we have not been lacking in spirit. We are now looking forward, with excited thrills, to being Seniors , and we say without hesitation that you will hear more of us next year. SOPHOMORE CLASS Sophomore Class History We entered this high school feeling very proud and important, but soon discovered, as all freshmen do, that we were not even on the first step of Fame’s Ladder. This discouraging news did not down us — no, far from it — it merely taught us our first lesson We then humbly (but very cleverly) sought to win the favor of the faculty and upper classmen: push our way into the various societies and incidently, absorb a little Algebra and Latin at the same time. Are we succeeding? We think so. Now. we need little introduction, though our greatest acb'.vements are still to be accomplished. 1 hese two years have been happy and studious ones. We are learning quickly from the upper classmen how to be “Naughty but Nice. Our class can already claim some recognition as we have very promising representatives in almost every organization and sport connected with school life. If we can just keep up our progress in our last two years so that th- O. U. H. S. may be proud to call us hers,we shall have attain ed our goal. FRESHMAN CLASS Freshman Class History If we, the FrOsh of 1928, on entering Oroville Union High, were required to knock at the door, our knees would have served the purpose. But, as many others before us have done, we soon overcame our timidity and adjusted ourselves to new and different circumstances until now, while occupying our established seats in the balcony during Student Body meetings dare so much as to drop a few wads of paper and chalk upon the important Seniors below. Nevertheless it will be with a great deal of pleasure that we will leave those distinguished seats to the next “Freshies” and take our places on the floor below. We have not had much time, as yet, to distinguish ourselves upon the athletic field or to become prominent in the societies and act-ivies of the school, but you must admit we show great promise. During rallies it is hard to say what the yell leaders would do if our concentrated “squeaks” were silenced. We are always ready to add our spirit and pep to any school enterprise. Some of us tried awfully hard to make the “A’’football squad this year but much to our sorrow we made merely the “G”. We are already looking forward to next year when we shall make another try for that great “A’ squad, and perhaps (?) be accepted (a large awed sigh is escap-n ' by the Block O society. The girls are not to be forgotten and shoved into the background, (either, for they are not lacking in pep.) Just see how many Galli Curcis have arisen to the heights of the Glee Club just this year. 3nd many a basketball star has been discovered in our ranks. Hallies Spirit of “29 This year has seen a decided improvement .n toe spirit ol the O. U. H. S. rooting section. Under the supervision of yell leaders. Eddie Costelio and Jimmie Popper, a very efficient section has been establ.shed. The entire school showed real enthusiasm in their support of the “1 iger' teams. A big rally was held the night before the football game with Yuba City, starting the 1929 season of league football, and Oroville was out to win. Boys had worked all day getting old boxes for the bonfire, and they suce ded in getting a pile. 1 he mam lea.u.' ot th . raiuy was the burning of the Yuba City effigy. By the noise heard, Yuba City must have been sure their doom was sealed. Each member o. the ‘A’’ squad gave a short speech, and then Bun Onyett rendered his masterpiece. A new school song was practiced and sung accompanied by the band. (We fear it was sung more loudly than beautifully). After the rally a serpantine was woven throughout the business district. It succeeded in con jesting traffic and making everyone tired and “het up , not to mention excited. On the whole, the rally was the most successful one this year. Rooting sections were in evidence for basketball, baseball and track as well as football.and all teams were enthusiastically supported. Organizations Svudcnt Body i he associated Students or the Uroville Union High School is composed of about 195 members. A few years ago, a system was adopted vnereby a student may purchase a student card ac tne beginning of the school year. T his entitles him to vote on all Student Body measures, attend all games held at Oroville High, receive a copy of the Alpha, and participate in all student activites. 60 many advantages are to be gained through membership, that the system has worked well. A definite income is assured each year, and better organization is made possible. I he organizations of the Student Body have taken a step to the front this year. The Block “O” Society, which has done such splendid work in building the Block “O” on Table Mountain, deserves much credit. The Girls Athletic Association has kept step with the boys by taking the lead in girls’ activities. For the first time in years the girls had a High Jinks. 1 he boys held their first Jazz Party. Both of these proved so successful that they will, in all probability, be yearly affairs. As the money in the O. U. H. S. student body coffers ran very low toward the middle of the year a play was given to replenish the supply. ‘ On e I here Was A Princess.” ably directed by Miss Marjorie Graham, proved to be a great attraction as well as a financial success. On May 2nd and 3rd a Flower Festival and carnival was given by the students for the benefit of the treasury. There was a parade Thursday afternoon and a big performance each evening. Nearly every one in the school did something to add to the success of the undertaking. A substantial amount was turned over to the treasure as the result. All in all. the students have shown a great deal of pep and interest in all student bodv activities this vear and have ably supported them in every way. The officers for the year were:— Veola Meyer President Rita Holley Vice-Pres. Grace Cronk Sec. B Treas. Jean Campbell Alton Schleef Beatrice Partridge Roy Jacobes Gladys McCutcheon Rita Holley Alpha Editor Boys’ Athletic Mgr. Girls’ Athletic Mgr. STUDENT BODY GIRLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION i hough a comparatively new organization in the school, the girls Athletic Association has gained for itself a place of prominence in high school activities, and its membership now includes thirty girls. It is a member cf the Women's Division of the National Amateur Aihlet.c Fe„erat.on which was originally organized by Mrs. Heibert Hoover. 1 he Girls Athletic Association sponsors the po nt system for membership, 1 25 points being required for eligibility. Fifty additional poin:s must be earned each semester to retain membership, and awards are given for points gained. For earning 350 points, a numeral is given, and for earning 900 points, a circle letter is awarded. The highest award, a jeweled pin, is presented to a member earning a thousand points. Points are also deducted for failure to perform duties or offenses against sportsmanship. I he aims ct the organization provide for the less skilled members of a group of girls, and make possible an opportunity for physical recreation in interesting and suitable loim tor every girl and woman. They stress the good sportsmanship spirit in athletics rather than a highly competitive attidude. Among the various activities of the association this past year were the “snow party” held at Woodleaf in February, and the girls Hi-Jinx, sponsored by the G.A.A, vihich was a huge success. During the course of the erection of the Block “O” on Table Mountain, the girls of this organization responded heartily to assist the boys :n their werk by providing lunch for them. II onor Sociefv w I lie Honor Society is the smallest organization of the O. U. H. S. but is the most worthy of them all. It takes hard and persistent study io obtain a high enougn scnotarship record to oeiong. One ot the greatest honors one can win while in High School is that of having the gold seal of the state organization attached to the diploma of graouawon, and receiving the pin which assres one lire membership in the society. 1 hes can be won only by belonging to the organization five semesters out of a three and one-half year course, or six semesters out of a four year course. Grace Cronk, Wilford Hart, and Muriel Wirth of the January graduation class, were eligible to have the gold seal placed on their diplomas.There are five girls in the June graduation class, Elinor Brady. Margaret McMillen. Pauline Gould. Rita Holley and Jeanne Bumgarner. I here is also a social side to the Honor Society. In the winter parties are given and in the spring, hikes and picnics are enjoyed by the members. The faculty advisor of the organization this semester is Mr. Paul Stollar. rilE ALPHA The Alpha The school year of 1929 .s now ended and another Alpha is ready to be added to the list of those of other years. As in previous years the book would not have been possible had it not been for the cooperation of the printing class, teachers, and students. We have endeavored to put a book recording all outstanding school events and activities. Such was not easy, as the school has grown so large, but we have done our best, and this 1929 ‘ Alpha is the result. We sincerely hope you will enjoy the book as much as we enjoyed editing it. and deem it worthy to be “one more in your collection. Staff Glenn Mcore Mcrrow Steadman Es her Chase Nada Storey Lionel Wixom Gladys McCutchecn Esther Jackson Roy Jacobes Porothy Uren Margaret McMillen Ret tie Bonner Jeanne Bumgarner Clyde Mastellar Asst. Business Manager Organizations Senior Editor Art Editor Class Editor Jokes and Snaps Literary Editor Boys Sport Editor Exchange. Write-up Calendar Girls Athletic Editor Social Editor Dramaties Band The Band Pur a nickel in the slot and what pretty music you get! Only, you don t have to put in any nickels to hear music around the Oroville High School especially during the third period every Monday, Wednesday, and 7 hursday. Where does it come from? Why the band is responsible for all that music. Sometimes, however, when awful discords come flying right and left, I wonder if we could call it music. Putting all jokes aside, our band under the direction of Mr. Bill Wilscn. and with much hard work on the part of the students, has piov.n o be cn asset to our school. During football season the band was cn the ccene at different games to arouse enthusiasm on the pari of the rooters and the players. And do you remember how they helped us on the night of the big bonfire rally when the lusty voices of our students rang cur new school song, and tried to create that unconquerable spirit necessary to win the struggle due the next day? At many other times, the band has been well received by the public. Students who have tried to make our band a success are F. Huntington. S. Smullin. W. Fry. A. Schleef, R. Flood, E. I.arene. G. Pass-more, T. Phillips, J. Popper, D. House, D. Roderick. W. Bump, A Lawton. R. Williams, K. Adams. R. Matskovich, J. Fry, R. Silver. K. Neyens. R. Campbell and R Marcotte. ( )rchpst ra The Orchestra Fi'cm whence ccme those melcdious strains of music that float through .he stately hall of our school building the second period of every afternoon? The answer to that riddle is not hard to guess— it is the O.U.H.S. orchestra. I he o.chestra under the direction of a very capable teacher, Miss. R’uh Van Pe’t, h:.s so labored that it has indeed become an organ za-tion of which the cchool may be proud. Program! have been presented at meetings of the Thermalito and Pentz Farm Centers, and the High School P. T. A. Music for the commencement exercises, the itudent body play, “Once There Was a Princess,” and faculty play, was also furnished by the school orchestra. The purchase of a number of new instruments has been accomplished this year. Students who have taken an active part in this organization are: E. Bates, L. Biggs, L. Blackmore, C. Boynton, B. Campbell, E. Daseler, R. Flood, B. Fry, C. Kusel, G, Passmore, F. Parker. B. Putnam, M. Thurman, M. Ware, R. Webdell, R. Williams. L. Wirth. Girls’ Glee Club Girls' Glee Club The Girls' Glee Club which is made up of giris from all the clashes cf the O.U.H.S., has played an important part in the musical life of the school this year, having rendred selections at various social affairs sponsored by the Student Body. Appearances other than Student Body affairs have been made at the Thcrmalito Farm Center, Parent-Teachers' Association and the Spring Festival. Along with their classical work the girls have cleverly woven in a great many of the jazz numbers, which have proven to be highly successful. Miss Fifer. the Glee Club leader, has worked very hard with the girls and we feel that the result has been most gntifying Hoys Chorus Boys’ Chorus Boy's Chorus saw a decided increase in enrollment this year. 1 here were twenty-eight this semester against eighteen of the last. Under the most able direction of Miss Dorothy Fifer, instructor, .he boys sang for quite a few programs. Several numbers were rendered at a patriotic program given by the Native Daughters. Three numbers. “Sunshine. ' Highways Are Happy Ways,'' and “Girl of My Dreams. were very well given at a Parent-Teacher Association meeting. Albert Thorne, Tom Snow and Lester Blackmore composed a trio which sang between acts of the school play. “ 1 he Patsy. A due: from the chorus sang before a I hermalito Parent-J eachers Association Meeting. ‘Freckles and “Weary River,, were given very effectively at a Public School Week program on the evening of April 24th. Fho boys pleased many when they sang “Freckles and “Highways arc Happy Ways” at the Spring Festival. The school purchased thirty new copies of “A Higher Book of Songs in which are many folk songs and old tunes. The Chorus will greatly miss Willard Lerner, Albert Thorne. Lester Blackmore, Milton Chamberlin, and Malcolm Mitchell, who will be graduated from the school in June. 1 hey have done much to make the bass section of Boys’ Glee a success. The Chorus also owes much to Sylvia Johnson, who has accompanied the group. Once There Was a Princess Once I here Was a Princess.” a three act play, directed by Miss Marjorie Graham, was presented by the students for the benefit of Student Body Funds. Elizabeth Humphrey was outstanding in her portrayal of Crabby old Aunt Meta. Yeola Meyer, as Princess Dellatorre, played her parr well, as did Doug Powers as Phil Lennox. All the characters performed very creditably and the enthusiasm of the audience indicated Yeola Meyer Douglas Powers Roy Jacobes Dorothy Herrin Esther Chase Grace Cronk Tom Savage Elizabeth Humphrey Dorothy L’ren Mabel Metcalf Jean Campbell Milton Chamberlain Kathervn Stapleton Mary Ellen Hedge Tonv Schleef I ms three-ct ecmedv. given by the members of the Faculty for t!v benefit of the Scholarship Fund was another big success to add to the faculty plays presented in other years The characters took their ports exceedingly well. Cast Geoge Fisher Frank Henry Amos Bloodgcod John Halron Hamilton Travers Ernest Morrison Policeman Mrs. Caroline Bktodgood Eva- hMi Parry Annie Lulu Mrs- Halton Lottie- ythe maid.)) Fancbon Armitage Erie Allen Paul Stollar Chester Nisbe; Elovd On vet: Worth Watts William Wilson George Graham Haloa Bower Albea Scmccs Dorothy Fife Hattie Diris Rose Spencer Alice Mock Miry Franklin their delight with the entire performance. Cast Princess Della tore Phil Lennox Milton D'A rev Ruby Boyd Hazil Boyd Mrs. Boyd Joe Boyd Aunt Meta Mrs. Purnngton Mrs. Stiver Old Princess Notarv Ada Jennie Butler Are You a Mason Stray Cats A clever laughable comedy presented under the direction of Miss Albea Scruggs, was given under the auspices of the P. I.A for the scholarship fund. The parts were very well taken and every one considered the play one of the best productions this year. Cast Dick Skinner Kitty , (office girl) 1'om Skinner Harry Skinner Jennie Long Leona Brooks Wanda Taylor Jimmie (office boy) Reverend Alton Schleer Frankie Meixner Roy Jacobes Ernest Steadman Jean Cam Mary Ellen Hedge Dorathy Herrin Jimmie Popper Gleeson Powers Neighbors 1 he dramatic class of the high school presented ‘‘Neighbors a f ne-act play, befor the Parent Teacher Association. This was the f rst play to be given under the dramatic teacher, Miss Albea Scruggs. Everyone in the cast worked hard to make it a success and the charge ers were portrayed very cleverly. Mrs Abie Mrs. Trot Mrs. Moran Ezra .s: Ellsworth Inez P.ter Cast Dorothy Uren Jean Campbell Nada Storey Ernest Steadman Esther Jackson Dorothy Herrin Morrow Steadman BLOCK 0 SOCIETY Block O' I he Block O Society of “29 will long be remembered even when the names of the individual members have cease to be uuered and their athletic accomplishments have been far surpassed. For they are leaving the symbol of their organization and of their school on the slope of beautiful Table Mountain. This huge “O , 87 ft. long and 33 ft. wide will be seen from the surrounding districts of Oroville, and its silent grandeur w|ll send out a challenge to the other schools to meet and battle on the athletic fields for the glory of victory. We of the Block “O Society hope that it will stand not only for the symbol of our school, but as a reminder of the word “Others’’ from which we gain cooperation and teamwork, both on the athletic fields and in our school activities. The members of our society under the leadership of President Gleason Powers, and secretary. Gordon Anderson, have tried hard to live up to the creed of good sportsmanship, and hope that we have by our example helped the future members. Morrow' Steadman Social and Calendar % The Football Dance 1 he “A Football squad held its annual football banquet and dance cn the evening cf January 6tb, and it proved to be one of the most successful events ever given by any team. A sumptuous turkey banquet was served the boys at 6:30, after which a dance was given for both the “A” and “B” team members and their lady friends. The auditorium u -s decorated to represent a football gridiron. A fcctball on which a flood light was focused, was placed ready for the ki k-eff in ihe center of the dance floor. Blankets and trophies were placed in pla:es of prominence to further carry out the footoan atmos phere. A moonlight effect was produced bv the use of colored spotlights which created a lovely setting for the guests, who danced to the ora ns of Terrill s Orchestra. The Senior Farewell 1 he auditorium of the high school was transformed into a bower cf beauty on the night of January 30 th when the graduating class bid farewell to their classmates at a dance given in their honor. As guests of the Parent-Teacher Association, the Seniors and faculty m mbers were first given a banquet. Table decorations were in three-shades cf rose, the class colors. The centerpiece was a ship model, decorated with small pink flags, and surrounded with folds of pink crepe paper, representing the graduating class launching forth upon a rosy sea of life. Amusing radiograms presented to each student were read and afforded much merriment for those present. The dance proved to be an enjoyable affair, and the palms, rose tinted streamers, and red hearts, used in decorating, lent themselves admirably to the occasion. The Freshmen Reception Amid Jack O’Lanterns and corn stalks, the freshmen were officially welcomed into the realms of the old O. U. FI. S. on the night of October 19th. Clever stunts interspersed the dancing, music for which vas provided by Dick Ten Ill’s Orchestra. The entertainment consisted of class skits, and one by the faculty members. Morrow Steadman in his impersonation of Caesar, and also as Ulysses, supported by Ole” Johnson and Sid Smith as Sirens, represented the hieh seniors and brought forth many a laugh from the audience T he “Contest for the Most Handsome Ice-Man. by the Low Seniors proved to be a merry farce, while the other classes did equall) well in providing entei tainment. The Faculty stunt, a “take-off on high school life, gave he students a chance to “see themselves as others see them. The reception proved a decided success, and from all reports, the Iresbmen feel duly received, which speaks well for the hospitality of he upper-classmen. The Freshman Reception I he mid year Freshman class was officially welcomed into the realms of high school activity on the evening of March 9th. The auditorium was decked in weeping willow and balloons, which lent a festive air to the occasion. A three-piece orchestra furnished the music. Clever songs and skits, by the different classes, provided entertain menr for the dancers. Each stunt displayed dramatic ability, and proved a “big hit-' with the audience. To the committees in charge goes the credit for making this an exceptionally successful party in the histoy of high school dances. Senior Banquet and Reception I he numbers of the graduating class of ’29 were the guests of the Patent- I eacher Association at a sumptuous banquet given on the eve ning of May 31. The tables were arranged in the lower court which was transformed into a bower of lovely spring flowers. I he center table was decorated to depict a vacation scene, while the other tables were arranged as minature formal gardens. The dinner, which was of roast turkey and was served by the mothers of the gradra es assisted by the girls of the low senior class. The dance which followed was well attended by students who gathered to bid farewell to their schoolmates, the class of '29. Unique decorations and good music proved an added attraction to the dancers, and the affair was very enjoyable. September 17 First day! What a thrill! It will always be like this. Oh. yes! 1 o Second day. Not ro bad. Could be worse. 19 Third day! Isn't school tiresome? 24 Tittle blonde junior upsets many senior girls' hearts 25 Real studying started. .7 I he Boys' Athletic Manager is very busy. But not with athletics. 28 Why do we have exams? October 2 English classes present plays every Friday. 3 First Student Body meeting. Buddy presides. Yell leaders strut tbeir stuff — and how! 6 Football game. O. U. FI. S. vs College City. Of course we won. 8 Many girls worried—“And they say it costs $3.50 to get a butterfly skirt pressed.” 1 2 Football game with Chico State. Another victory for the Tigers. 18 Let’s capture a lion. Jay Bruce entertained the Student Body with movies. 19 Frosh reception Footlall boys couldn't dance. “B” football game. We won. 20 Football game with Roseville. Another win for us. 23 Dr.Knowles of the College of the Pacific addressed the student body. He spoke about Russia. 24 Honor Society meeting. Nominat'onj for new officers. 2 5 Report cards out. Many ne.vous breakdowns are the result 26 I ennls players out early this year. 27 Our first League game with Yuba City. Winners again. We a e good. No foolin'. 31 Some Jobs Daughters were kidnapped but were returned un injured. 3 1 Honor Society officers elected. November Football game at Marysville. t Science classes are collecting rocks. 5 Roller skating quite the fad. 1 3 More studying to do these days. We are so happy. J8 All English classes m kc scrap books. Scrap books is right. 1 9 More tests. Ow ! 71 ePcrt cards again. Honest, I don't feel well! 23 Run straight periods today. 6 H nor Society theatre party. Vo ™elma McM.Ilen ran iron bar. Is the child in love? 8 B.- Student Body meeting. Bill McCutcheon. Larry Pool and 1 cd Beckett are our guests. 29 Orange £? Olive Expo, begins. 19 Thanksgiving Day. December Blue Monday and it looks like rain. 12 Senior old aothes day. Hot Stuff! 14 Everybody steps out to «ee “Wings.” 1 5 Do your Xmas shopping early! 17 Student Body meeting. Parts of the play shown. Don't be bashful Rusty! 19-20 The play “Once There Was A Princess.” goes over with a bang. Doug Powers portrays the ideal hero. 21 The last day of school this year. Vacation starts todav. Hin. Hip! 31 Last day of the year. Good bye. 1928. January 1 Now is the time for New Year's resolutions. 2 Back to school—all pepped up from vacation. Ho! Hum! Seme kind of rash going around school. Everybody scratches. 4 Many out with flu. 5 Somehow, we can't concentrate—Funny, isn’t it? 7 Report cards. More broken hearts. 8 Block “O” dance. 9 Turkey hash at the cafeteria. 10 Girls danced gym period Big treat! No? 11 Had a big rally. 14 Basketball going strong. The Seniors were naughty and had to stay after school. 1 8 Basketball game. Oh! Boy! 22 All seniors rushing madly to have pictures taken. Yours look just like you. but mine—aren't they horrid. 24 Very busy day. Honor Society meeting. Student Body meeting and nomination of officers. Girls’ Basketball game with Gridley. 23 Spanish classes raise the roof with melodiious singing—ooh. 27 Baccalaurate exercises at Congregational Church. 28 Movies during study period. Mr. Nisbet cameraman. 29 Nice day for ducks. 3U Senior Farewell and Banquet. The Steadman brothers didn't get enough to cat. we heard. February Graduation. Student Body officers installed. Rusty says there is going to be a Block “O” on Table Mountain if he and Morrow h ’e to build it. Rav for Rusty. 4 New semester starts todav. About 250 pounds of freshman enre -. all in on: package! Oh! mv! 5 Journalism class very busy! 6 Public Speaking class starts. 8 Ask Dot Uren who the new blonde senior is. 13 P. T. A. was entertained by Miss Filer's chorus girls an I Miss Bower's minuet. '4 Facball season starts today. 1 5 Ada Jordan Pray spoke on music and sang some delightful songs. 17 Student Body meeting. March 1 Boys' Jazz Party. Did I say jazz? 2 Boys work on Block “O”. , 3 First baseball game of the season with Gridlel. We win. 8 First journalism paper edited. 10 Th;ncs are very dull. 15 Girls’ Hi Jinks. O! what fun. 22 Spring has arrived. Tra, la, etc! 23 Another romance. Tony and Genny Miller. Oh nee! 3 I Easter Sunday. Everybody went o church to show off new dress es and bonnets. April ' F'ere comes April with its showers. 7 Talkies come to Oroville. 1 1 Faculty play. “Are You a Mason'' Mr. Stollar takes the cake. 24 Movie about forest fires. 30 Slow month. Everybody has Spring Fever. May 1 Big Whoopee edition of Spring Fever. G. McCutcheon, editor. 2 Big Parade. Wonderful floats. New cars shown off. « 3 Fl'w-f Show bin success. Side shows full blast! Ballyhoo, cow-bells and drums. Lotsa whoopee. 5 What a relief. Peace and auiet reign once again. 9 F's Sprng—and a young man’s fancy turo to thoughts of love. Quite true. Manv new romances are blossoming out. 12 Note th beautiful color fn-mony (?! !!?) of the boys' new polo shirts. 18 Pioneer Dav at Chico. All Senior classes of Northern California were invited guests. O.U.H.S. students report a rip roarin time. 23 We started running straight periods today and get out at 12:30 No ’ overvonc can go swimming. 24 The annual Honor Society moonlight hike was held at Bidwell Bar. 29 Senior Cut Day. The lower classmen realize how very much they arc going to miss the seniors. Oh yes!!! ?? June 1 Senior Banouet and Farewell Party. 7 C’n it be true that the greenest freshman class which enured 0.1'. H.S. four years ago is really being graduated? Si. si. and thye bid you “Adios.” Literary Geometry, Particularly Construction My heart sinks far down when I look And see “Construction'' in the book. Lines, tangents, points, it will demand Which tire out my brain and hand. Construct a circle, “oh, what a fuss) I cannot find the radius. Or, if, I chance upon that line. There’s still the center I must find. And, as for points of tangency, They’re miles and miles ahead of me. For, though I see just where they'll meet, 1 must show how 1 did the feat, And that, as all of you have seen, Docs quite inhuman effort mean T he man who wrote this book I hate And would condemn to hardest Fate. He made it in five parts, while two F all I ever will get through. Our tests are what misfortune brings those who try to work the things. We had one Friday — oh. poor me My hand will ache to infinity. Oh, sleepless nights and hurting arms! Behold geometry's sad harms. Mimi Cooper And so this sad ode as you all see Cannot be complimentary! The High School Hero We have every chance in the world to win , said Captain Bates as he and Cadet Wilson rode home. “Our band is a whizz, especially in that hard drill. No one is a better leader than Lieutenant Haines. 1 saw Lowell s Band drill once, Wilson answered.“and my gosh, the mistakes they made! Galileo isn't much better, 'and Mission is rotten. Poly is the only one that we ll have to worry about in the Band Drill. But do you think we've got a chance against Galileo in the Cadet's Drill?” Sure we have! Bates said confidentially. “But our best bet is the band. Well, here's where I get off. See you in the Auditorium at six sharp.” It was an important night in the history of Commerce High School. Lvery year the cadets and the bands of the San Francisco high school held a drill in the Civic Auditorium. During the last three years Commerce had won first place in the Cadet Drill. They had never won a first nor even a second place in the Band Drill for five years. 1 his year, with Lieutenant Haines as leader, they had high hopes for the band. When school had been dismissed that afternoon, Bill Haines, the leader of the band, had “ditched” his two chums, Ed Wilson and Wes. Bales, and had hastened home. He did not wish to discuss the coming event, and he knew the necessity of keeping quiet that he mis;ht be calm when his turn came to lead the Commerce Hi Band Drill. “Mo'hcr, I've just got to win!” he exclaimed as he entered the liv ng room. “Just think what it means to the members of the band and '.o the school! It all rests on me. My fellows are trained to perfection. and they follow my every movement. If I make a mistake, it's all off. “Don’t worry, son. None of us are perfect. 1 he other schools will make mistakes too. Just remember to keep cool and trust God for guidance. The whistle blew, and the Galileo Band marched out onto the floor: then the Lowell Band: then the Mission band. It seemed to the waiting Commerce Band that everyone of them was perfect. The Band glanced at its leader. He was smiling. Then they knew that each band had made some mistake. Poly marched out on to the flcor.) When they finished, Lieutenant Haines' face was very serious. “Boys, we ve got to do our best, and more than that, to beat Poly Everything went along fine. I he Commerce Band marched in perfect order and kept perfect time, obeying Haines signals percisel . It was almost over. Haines gave a signal. I he Band obeyed it. Th.n, Haines suddenly saw a dismayed look on the faces of his Band. Horrid realization came to him. He had made a terrible blunder b giving the wrong signal, and the Commerce Band would not even score He did not stay to sec the cadet's drill. He hastened out of the Auditorium as fast as he could and caught a street car for home. He tried to interest himself in the advertisements, but instead of advertisements he saw the dismayed faces of his Band. Each seemed to accuse him. Oh why had he made that blunder? He tried to slip silently into the house, but his mother heard him and came into the hall. “Did you-----------?” she started to ask. No. Bill Haines didn't give her a chance to finish. He dashed past her, up the stairs and into his room. Elinging himself on his bed. he tried to shut out those accusing faces. Oh why, oh why had he made such a fool blunder? The door softly opened, and his mother came over and sat on his bed. “You shouldn't feel so badly about it. son. You had no mortgage on winning.” “But 1 made the mistake. If it hadn't been for me, the Band would have won. I gave the wrong signal, and we lost. Mother. 1 can’t go back to-morrow and face my Band again. We ll have an assembly, and I'll have to get up there and say something. I can't! 1 can't! “ But that would seem cowardly, son. ‘Cow ard ly ?” he said as though stunned. The Cadets had always been taught to do the thing that was hardest to do. Suddenly, he knew he would go back and face the Band to-morrow. As he sat on the stage the next day waiting for his turn. Wilson leaned over and said. “Don't say anything about that. We ll just forget it.” Haines shook his head. Then somehow, he was out on the front of the stage, and somehow, he was speaking. “1 don't mean to be conceited when I say I guess a lot of you expected Commerce to win the Band Drill. I was just lucky to be the captain of such a good band. And they would have won. I know how hard they worked and how good they were.” He paused and could feel a great tenseness in the audience. “If it hadn't been for me, the Commerce Band would have won. 1 got too confident and blundered. 1 gave the wrong command. This brought cur score way down. Otherw� :e, we would have beat Poly by three points. Officially, the Poly Band was the best, but really the Commerce Band was—I want to give the boys their due. It was over. As he sat down not a sound came from the audience. At least, he felt better. Suddenly Franq Kelly and his ass ; cants ran out cn.o the stage. “Come on! Six for the Commerce Hi Band! Up everyone! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Commerce Band “Give the Bulldogs! Show them we hang on like our mascots do! B-u, b u, b-u-1-1, D-o, d-o. d-o-g-s B-u-1-1-, d-o-g-s, B-u-1-1-, d-o-g-s, B-u-1-1-, d-o-g-s. Bulldogs, Commerce Bulldogs.” The final yell died out, and the audience sank back. Bill Haines had never heard a band, even a winning band-, so cheered. I hev we.e trying to make it up to his band. Suddenly Bill understood the unity between the members of the band and the boys and girls who cheered them on. He felt almost happy. “1 got the biggest thrill out of hearing you tell the school about your error. You were as white as a sheet but you did it. That took nerve!” Wilson said, as they rode home. Bill saw that his blunder did not matter so much. It had lost the prize for them, but the prize was only one thing that counted. He had believed that all their efforts had been in vain. Now, he saw that the mysterious fellowship of common hope, common labor, and even common disappointment was the precious thing a beautiful joy remote from mere victory or defeat. Eighteen “So they arc going to take the eighteen year old boys into the army, ’ iaid Te hardware dealea. as we sat at lunch in a downtown restaurant. “That's the thing that's brought the war to our house. Have you got an eighteen-year-old in your family? Well, we have in ours. He's the only kid we’ve got. Seems like yesterday that he was sitting up to the table in his high chair and eating his meals with a spoon and pusher. His mother still tucks him in bed and worries about his underwear. “Eighteen! Torn! I was looking at him yesterday as he was playing tennis in the yard. I thought of the different things that filled his mind new steps in a dance, getting intiated into the Kappa Gammas, the different makes of tennis rackets, his first dress-suit.and what a peach the new girl is that’s visiting Sue Maynard. Him? War? “He couldn't go into business, for he’s too kiddish to hold down a regular job; but he's going out to take up most serious business in the world. 1 paid my taxes, ate bran, did without meat, bought Liberty Bonds and War stamps, and I thought 1 was a hudred per cent patriot. I his war never got under my skin till they handed me this wallop. 1 om . why he’s just a kid. The hardware dealer gave a big gulp. “The worst thing about it is his mother. She isn't raising cain over it, and crying and taking on. She’s taking her medicine. But the way she does it scares me. She just tiptoes around the house as if there were a funeral. And the way she smiles and tries to act cheerful is enough to break your heart. “The other night she woke me up and said,‘Do you mind if I talk a little?' and caught my hand tight. Of course I said, ‘Sure not. What is it, honey?' “And she said, ‘Don’t you remember when I took him to the barber-‘hop and had his curls cut off?' ‘Yes, I was mad, too, when I came home and saw his little head all cropped.’ ‘And his first little suit, wasn't he proud, though?' ‘Sure!’ ‘1 have -- 1 have -- got that little suit yet. It’s in the bottom drawer of the bureau in the spare room.’ ‘Have you?' To tell the truth I could'nt think of anything else to say. ‘And,' she went on after awhile. ‘I don't think I can stand, it.' Then she sobbed herself to sleep. “Tom came in the next day. all excited and full of war. He had borrowed a military hat. and was saluting all over the place. You could see that it was a grand lark for him. I suppose that's what makes boys good soldiers. They don’t know enough to get scared. “So he's going to war. Tom! Well the war can have him. it’s our bit. and we ll do it. But don't imagine that it doen't hart. “Mother hung a brand new flag in the dining-room yesterday. and when 1 noticed it, she said, kinda soft, as she does when she’s terribly in earnest, ‘We are going ro lose that flag as we never did before.' ‘Yes.’ 1 said, ‘and we re only one of thousands.' “ Thousands and thousands-------But 1 feel differently about it now. I'm glad to feel that I'm doing the very, very hardest thing in a:l the world for my country.” “She smiled, but a couple of tears rolled down her face. Tom.' 1 hink ( f it! Eighteen!” Lorna St. Sure The Spirit of the Game Coach Hastings had had great hopes for the Culvert football team 1 he championship seemed so sure that the team w«s almost beginn’.n to lose seme of its enthusiasm. Then Everett High School beat them 't es. actually beat them! The score was fourteen to six. The boys could scarcely believe their eyes when Everett scored its f'rst touchdown. After that, Everett simply carried everything before it. Culvert didn't have a chance. I hat was the first game. After that. Everett High School became their most formidable enemy. The contest was practically narrowed down to those two teams and the rivalry was intense. The Culvert boys fought valiantly and the games were always close, bur Everett beat them every time. “Co- s,” said Coach Hastings one day, “I’ve taught you everything I ..row about football. I ve taught you almost everything there is to know. Your technique isvery good, yet Everett beats you ev ry time. They haven’t any better team than yours. They doV ' ay any better, but still they beat you. Why? I'll tell you why. They have just one thing that you lack, and that one thing is what no football game, or any other kind of a game, is won without. That thing is morale. It is something that can hardly be expressed in words. It is something that makes you fight beyond the limit of your endurance. After every atom of your strength is used up. you 11 80 cn. if you have the proper morale. Boys, that's what you need. Something to inspire and make you fight until there isn't any more fight left in you. And until you have that, we can't expect to win.” The boys applauded, although they didn’t understand half of what he said. It gave their minds food for thought but, “what's the use. th y sad to themselves. The pupils of Culvert High School, while being properly pleased when the teams won and being disappointed when they lost, still did not show much interest in the games. There were a few boosters who always went to the games and who cheered and applauded their players, heartily. But the whole student body didn't go. not even a fair representation of it. So matters stood when the big game of the season approached. It was the deciding game between Culvert and Everett High Schools. The winner of that game won the championship, for each team had beaten an even number of teams in the league. 1 he coach had been rather absent minded for several days and the boys could not understand why he showen so little interest. Usually, before a game, he was always ready with a cherry word of enthusiasm or a geed joke to alleviate the tension that was hanging in the atmosphere. At last the boys were ready to go. It was sixty-five miles to Everett. where the game was to be played and they were to go by train They beguiled the time spent in the car by singing and talking, the coach joining freely in the conversation. When they arrived at Everett. Mr. Hastings parted from the rest of the bunch to join an old friend of his. who had come up to the train to meet him. At two-thirty that afternoon, the boys were all ready to go on the field, but the coach for the Culvert team had not yet arrived. The Culvert team refused to go on the field before he came, as they considered it bad luck to play if he wasn’t there. They were going on anyway, however, when a hospital ambulance drove up. Each and every Calvert boy saw it with a feeling of foreboding in his heart. An attendant stepped out and motioned to them. It was hardly necessary, for they all rushed over there, almost knocking the attendant down in their haste. “Quiet, quiet,” he said. “Mr. Hastings is badly hurt and you'll have to make as little noise as possible. Then the coach himself spoke. “Boys, I am badly hurt. In fact, the doctor has told me that I have only about an hour to live. I have been in an accident and I have received mortal injuries. But there is just one thing I want to say before I go. There is just one thing I am going to live for. even beyond the time the doctor has given me. I'm going to live until word is brought into me that Calvert won. Boys, vour'e going to grant my last wish, aren t you?” The Captain of the team, with tears streaming down his face nodded dumbly, for he was too moved to speak. Everyone of the boys felt a lump in his throat and a queer ache in his heart but. nevertheless. he summoned enough control to give a cheer, for the man they all adored, with every ounce of feeling in their hearts. The Everett football team was considerably perturbed in the first quarter of the game “They aren't football players, they're wild cats, said the captain. It certainly seemed as though they were. From the first Everett had no chance. “But they certainly can't keep this pace very long.” remarked the captain, consolingly. Not once during the game did the boys {alter in t.:e;r t.erce and r‘ur-poseful playing. They were surely playing with superhuman effort. Ail East it was over and the people in the grand-stands. Everett support- rs and all., rose a© their feet and gave a mighty cheer Culvert. The .ftomr Mood thirty-three to nothing m Culvert's favor. Seldom had k-T skb $®ch p Living. ahhocgb it was. jmsr a game between two small high schools. Tbv bops rushed to the- dressing km. foe Coach Hastings had bwa removed there. pending the oar come of ehe game. They expected ao find a man in the Casa throes of life with just enough strength left to gaep oat the- fact that b� boys had won. Instead— “Come in. said a calm and exceedingly healthy voice. The boys coaid scarcely believe their eyes, for there sat Coacb Hastings on a chair, with a twinkle in his eye. and very much alive. I had to do it. Boys. be said., as they stood there w.th their months agape. on would never have won. otherwise. I ll admte I used prettv strong methods, hut the circumstances required them. L nless yon had something to fight for more than ordinarily, some-th-ng real and tangible to fight for to the limit of your endurance yon would never have won the game Forgive me. Bovs, he finish ed. wi fa bow„ d bead -t was nor a question of forgiveness The boys were too glad to sec their coach alive and well to harbor any ill feelings The walls and roof rang with their cheers, as tbev burned away to get dressed: all b:t:er men for the incident that had just happened. It showed them the way to tackle life's problems and not a one of them could ever forget the lesson learned that day. Geneva Henderson What Ideals For Life Do You Find In Victor Hugo's “Les Miserables” For half a century, people have read Victor Hugo's outstanding hcmanit.rian novel “Les MiteraLhs. ' Recenrly this story has been filmed. Hugo's powerfu mastery of words, and his creative genius in the portrayal of human nature go hand in hand with the actual vizualization of the story upon the screen, bringing before the people a source from which many ideals of life may be obtained. After carefully read.ng the book and seeing the picture twice I find many ideals, of which the following have been of most inspiration to me. True greatr ,-s rb ok« of othe's before self. The Bishop of Dv ’ was truly a great man. His whole life w as spent in unselfish service: it was his spirit that inspired the wretch. Jean Valjean to lead a life of sacrifice for others. Faith and conf dence in people inspires them to do their best. Th • Bisbcp treated the convict as a guest in his home and confidently expected him “to become an honest man. That night a complete change was wrought in the life of the man who was given a chance. Environment p'ays a b'g part in the shao no of character. Je- n Val jean although in prison, learned to read and write. Later as Mayor Madeline. Un ro k advantage of his leisure time to rup-va'e his nvnd In the inc dent wrh the Inspector of Police and F.intin-:. his unex peered familiarity with law outwitted Javert. Se’f-contrcl s a rcauisite for sno---s. .Pan Valjean shows this duality which enables him. throughout the story, to make firm and rapid decisions, making him a master of circumstances. Courage to do ri ?ht reoa-delss of consequences is essential. In the scene where Madelene lifted the wa«on from Faucheleven s b'xlv he knew that Javert would recognize and send him to the gallev-. Regardless, Madelene did what he thought was rmht. Absolute honestv with one s self as well as wirh othehrs is required. This ideal, is set before us in the dramatic incident whe” Madeline struggles with himself at night, whether to give himself up or let another die in his pl'ce. He realized that men saw his mask but G-'d his face, and remembering the confidence placed in him by the Bishop, he saw his duty c'early. His honesty prevailed. Respect for womanhood is the makeing of a rrue gentleman. Marins • rea'ed the wretched girl. Eponine. with as much gentleness as he did his beloved Cosette. “Veneration for all authority is an element in good citizenship. Javert. el hough carrying this to an extreme, exemplifies such an idea. All these ideals are practical for everyday living. If we but put rbem into practice, it may be said of us. as it was of our Great Ideal. He went about doing good. Morris Singer “A” Football Football teams at Oroville High have enjoyed considerable success during the past five or six years, and the 1928 season was no exception. Coach Onyett succeeded in developing one of the strongest elevens ever to represent the Purple and White, although they failed to win the coveted N.C.H.S.AL. trophy. Several veterans who gained prominence on the 1927 championship team reported when “Bun .ssued the call for practice. Among them were Captain Morrow St:adman. Ernie Steadman. Doug Powers, Chet Packard, Gordon Anderson and Tom Savage. Several 1927 reserves men who were alrable gridders this year were Jacobes. Bokmann, Lucchesi. Kimura, Polseley. Adams, G. Powers. Wilson, Smith and Heirs. There were several sophomores and juniors who saw service in the practice games, and upon them depends the molding of future teams. Although prospects are none too bright, and Coach Onyett is offering no remarks in regard to 1929, a team will no doubt be produced that will possess that old Tiger growl and fighting spirit. Oroville 20 Williams 6 No one would have thought that the blue jerseyed lads who stumbled listlessly through the Williams aggregation to a 20 to 6 win was the same Tiger team that took the field in later games. An occasional sprint by Dumpy Powers offered the only semblance of a thrill to the first game of the season. Willliams scored their only touchdown late in the second quarter on a long pass over the goal line, making the score at half time 7 to 6 in Oroville’s fuvor. At no time was the William; offense able to cope with the Tiger line. The game showed that the offense of the Onyettmen would have to be polished to a considerable extent. Oroville 23 College City 0 The Tigers showed a world of improvement over their previo.’J performance, although fumbles seemed to be the order of the day. The score would have been larger had it not been for the miscues of the backfield men in handling the ball. College City was a hard h.l.ing bunch of gridders, and did their hest to penetrate the I iger territory but to no avail. Oroville 26 Chico Frosh 6 The State College first year team came to Oroville with a reputation of being able to hold their own with any eleven in this par-of the state. They possessed a heavy line, especially at the center and guard positions, and a powerful wedge formation offense that was capable of tearing the opponents to shreds. I he Chico team exhibited all this at times, but when they seemed to be cn their way for a touchdown, the Tiger line stiffened, and held them. Only in the third quarter did the Frosh march down the field for a touchdown. The Oroville backfield outwitted their opponents completely, the reverses and flank plays gaining much yardage. Many times Powers and Kimura, on trick formation, showed their heels to the slower Chico players. Oroville 31 Yuba City 0 Oroville ushered in the N.C.H.S.A.L. league season by an impressive victory over the strong Yuba City eleven, the score being 31 to 0. An unusual feature of the game was that the Purple and White scored their total of 3 1 in the first half. Doug Powers started it when he returned the initial kick-off from his twenty-five yard line for a touchdown. We almost turned the trick a second time, but a Yuba City man nailed him close to the side lines on the Brown and Gold 35 yard marker. All during the first half the Tigers backfield broke away for long gains, Steadman plowing through the line, and Powers and Kimura dodging around the ends on reverses. The second half was devoid of thrills, the Yuba City defense working remarkably well. Oroville 32 Roseville 0 The Tigers travelled to the Railroad City to play their first game ot the season away from home and succeeded in storing away a aZ to 0 victory. The Orange and Black was the best team Oroville nacl met this year so they went into the fray knowing tney would nave to work hard for a victory. The Tigers immediately demonstrated that fast open type of play for which they were famous, Doug Powers making many sensational sprints behind perfect interference. Two touchdowns were counted by the time the first quarter had ended. At no time was Oroville's goal in danger. 1 he second period saw the Tigers score again, the count at half-time being 20 to 0. Roseville strengthened in the third quarter and not only held the Purple and White scoreless, but came close to making a touchdown or two for themselves. A fast, tricky back by the name of Miller skirted the flanks many times for gains, but when the Oroville goal was threatened, little progress was made. In the last quarter brn.e S..aa;nan showed some line smashing ability and with the help of Rng runs by Powers and Kimura che Tigers scored two touchdowns, t-.inging the total to 32. Oroville 6, Marysville 6. Duplicating their performance of two years ago when these rival schools played a 0 to 0 tie at Marysville, the Tigers were forced to be content with a 6 to 6 score against the Hub City eleven. rh,s t.me the Tigers were classed as winners, if any pre-game selections were to be made. They showed well against the heavy Orange shirted line, and no doubt played a stronger game in many respects. Hand.-capped by a slippery field, the usual swiftness of the Oroville backs could not be used to advantage. Early in the second quarter, however Powers broke away for a forty yard dash to the 4 yard line, where E. Steadman bucked the ball over for a touchdown. As both teams failed to convert, the score stood at 6 to 6, where it remained for the rest of the game. An unfortunate incident occurred when Captain Mcrrcw Steadman received a broken leg. it being the same injury he was subjected to at Stockton last year. Chico 6 Oroville 0 Napoleon could ha re been no more down-hearted or perplexed than the brave band of purple and white gridders that gave the best that was in them in attempting to win a victory over Chico Hi. However. our ancient and bitter rivals took the laurels of the day by snatching a 6 to 0 win. Alibis are no excuse, but one cannot but believe that the story would have had a different ending had not the playing field been a sea of water. A steady downpour lasted throughout the game for the further discomfort of the players and spectators. A fumble by E. Steadman paved the way for a Chico score in the first quarter. The gun was fired before the Red and Gold could gain the goal line, but early in the second period, Fullback Jimmy Kiefer succeeded in plunging through for a touchdown and victory. The Tigers were not to be out down, however, and by the super-human efforts of our own sterling fullback, Ernie Steadman, a drive was started up the field that ended at the one yard line when the half time gun was fired. The second half saw the Tigers led by Steadman, continue their crashing, plunging drives. However, fumbies and costly penalties prevented them from scoring. The Tiger line played a wonderful defensive game save for the one Chico offensive drive that netted them their touchdown. Gil Venos, who was expected to do wonders for the Red and Gold, was stopped many times at the center of the line. To show just what a player of the kind we have at Oroville Hi can stand Sid Smith played almost three-quarters with a dislocated shoulder. He was forced to pass the wet slippery ball with one arm. and there was not a reserve on the team who could have done better with two arms. Oroville 60, Red Bluff 0 The Tigers, tasting defeat for the first time, were not satisfied with the results, and knowing they could do better, craved a game for Thanksgiving. Gridley was to have played here, but they forfeited on account of illness and injuries that affected almost their entire squad. Arrangements were finally made with Red Bluff. The boys from the north were somewhat of an unknown quantity. Willows, who later played Chico to a 6-6 tie in the regulation game time period, boasted a 12-0 victory over the Bluffers. The Green and Yellow possessed a large size squad, even if they were none too well drilled in the fundamentals of football. The Tigers blasted all previous expectations by running up a score of 60 points to Red Bluff’s 0.Although they were playing against a weak team, the Oroville backficld demonstrated some of the classiest ball carrying ever to be seen in a game in this part of the valley. Experts agreed that the Tigers had cnc of tlie smoothest working high school teams for a school of this size they had ever seen. Powers. Kimura, E. Steadman, and others made long gains at will, the interference cutting down the Red Bluff defense in short order. Another inspiring feature was the work of Roy Jacobes at tackle. We had been waiting all season to see this big red head really smash in and break up plays, instead of stopping them at the line. He certainly did this in his last game for the Purple and White. Morrow Steadman Siim was playing his fourth year and captaining the team in great shape when ill luck overtook him again and he received a broken leg in the Marysville game. Morrow knew how to take out ends and how to run interference all the way around — But his biggest asset was in knowing how to take care of his team on the field. Tony Schlccf--Mgr. Being football manager is not as easy as it appears. There are many tasks to do which the rest of the school never suspect. Posters to be placed in store windows, tickets to be printed, field to be wet down, lines to be run off. the coach calling for a white ball about dusk, and then cold supper when he gets home. These are just some of the things which confront him. “Guy” Savage The “Movie Cat” played his second year at left end and his specialty was getting down under punts and nailing the receiver in his tracks.. He was mighty good at running interference. Offensive play in general was his dish. Shegio Kimura Diminutive Shig showed a lot of class in carrying the ball this season. Many yards were made by this little fellow but his worth was not alone in his offensive ability as he was a good defensive half as well. When he hit them they stayed down. “Luke” Lucchesi One of the best interference men on the squad and in there all the time giving his best. Another season and you will hear plenty from this youngster. “Sid” Smith Always reliable in placing the ball from the center position to where it belonged in the backfield. First year as a regular and handled a difficult position in a creditable manner. “Ernie” Steadman The “Swan played a nice game at fullback this season, making plenty of yardage on bucks. This was his last year on the Tiger Varsity and a good man passes from the ranks. “Bennie” Heirs Ben played his first year of varsity football and played almost everywhere. He started as a guard but wound up as a halfback. This shift came when Morrow had his leg broken and a passer was needed. Ben got the call and carried on in great shape. “Rusty” Jacobes The first year as a regular on the Varsity, having put in three years with the scrubs. Red’s playing was fiery which made him very valuable to the team. His position was right tackle and he held it down in great fashion. “Doug' Powers The pick of the halfbacks in the valley and the boy the other teams feared on account of his shiftiness and open field running. A great ground gainer and truly a great halfback. “Red” Bokmann A hard plugging guard of the real “guard” type, hard to push over, and opening holes in fine manner. 1929 should see “Red” at the top of the linesmen in the N. C. H. S. A. L. “Chet Packard A bulwark on defense, a bitter pill for the opposing offense and a bear at making holes when on offense. Good enough for any High School team. “Swede” Anderson The Swede played a whale of a game this year at right end, being a hard charger on offense and a great defensive player. Very little yardage was made around his side of the line. There was never a better end develon-ed at this school and he was the best end in the N. C. H. S. A. L. “A Football Team “B Football Team The “B” team had a very successful year. Under the guidance of Coach Stollar and with hard work on the part of the players they successfully won the title in the sub-league of the N. C. H. S. A. L. The team played College City for the championship, but was defeated. The “do or die’’ spirit of the fellows and the faith of Coach Stollar in his team were the factors which won for them the subleague title which they held from last year. With the knowledge the fellows gained from this year they should fit into the places left vacant in the varsity with very little trouble. FOOTBALL “B“ GAMES Oroville 1 3 Corning 6 For the second time in two years, Coack Paul Stollar has put an aggregation on the football field that has been the winner of the subleague title of the N. C. H. S. A. L. “B league. The “B team met the Corning aggregation for their first game. Although outweighed considerably, the Oroville team managed to pull through with a win. Their only two touchdowns came in the first and the third quarters, one of them being converted. Coming's score came as a result of a pass. The stars of the game were Powers, Adams and Snow, subs of the “A” string, who were allowed to play in the first game. Oroville 25 Chico 6 The second league game was with the Chico “B's and it was a very successful one for the locals. The game was played on a dry field and as a result our team displayed a very deceptive offense. Time and again the “Tigers broke through the Chico defense for long gains which finally netted them four touchdowns, one of them being converted. Chico's lone score came as the result of a long drive. The try for the conversion failed. The Stars of the game were, Grace, Powers, Snow, and Mastellar. Mastellar made a 55 yard run after receiving a long pass. Oroville 1 5 Durham 2 Having been beaten earlier in the season by the Durham aggregation the Tigers evened things up by defeating them 15 to 2. As the half ended Durham led by a 2 to 0 margin. Upholding the old O. U. H. S. fighting spirit the “Baby Tigers’’ came back in the third quarter to make two touchdowns. The first score came as a result of a long drive. On the second score, Snow received the ball on the kickoff and ran it back for a touchdown which was converted. Linton and Snow starred. Oroville 38 Biggs 6 The “B” team piled up their largest score of the year when they played Bigg High School in Oroville. The “Baby Tigers seemed to run at will against the heavy but green Biggs football team. Only once was the Oroville goal line in danger. Biggs’ only score came as the result of an intercepted pass, which should have been stopped. The line functioned perfectly, and many long runes were made by Snow and Salzman, who seemed to be the outstanding players. Develter. likewise played a good game at tackle. Oroville 20 Live Oak 0 The final and deciding game of the subleague was with Live Oak in Live Oak and was won by a comparatively large score. The Oroville aggregation outweighed its opponents considerably. This aided them greatly, because the field was terribly muddy. Line bucks and power plays were used in the game, and a great deal of yardage was made despite the muddy condition of the field. Bob Grace proved himself a very able line bucker. making two touchdowns. Snow and Dennison also played a good game. Oroville 0 College City 36 After winning the subleague title the “baby Tigers” tackled the College City aggregation and was defeated by a 36 to 0 score. The “A team played them earlier in the season and defeated them 23 to 0, being outweighed considerably. The College City backfield seemed to hit the Oroville line at will and many long gains were made through the line and around both ends. It was impossible for Oroville to make any yardage due to the light line. Snow and Grace were thp two stars of the game. “C” Football “C Football Team The “C” team positions were filled by boys who were too small or did not have experience to be on a higher team. As there was no league for the “C” team or 1 20 pounders all games were practice games. The first game was with a town team and the boys showed such school fighting spirit that they won the game with a safe margin. On the way home from the Roseville game, in which they were defeated by the larger team, they received their baptism of fire from the “A” team. Coach Bill Wilson lead the team for a successful season, giving them experience and bringing out their fighting spirit which will assure them the vacant places on the ‘B team next year. FOOTBALL “C” TEAM GAMES Oroville 7 Hi-Y 6 For the hrst time in the history of football, the Oroville High School put a “C” team or lightweight team on the football field. This team consists mostly of freshmen and all boys weighing under 125 pounds. Being coached by Bill Wilson, the boys had a fairly successful season, winning one out of four games, which is pretty good for a green team. Their first tussle of the season was with the Hi-Y aggregation. The youngsters seemed to have a tough time of it for a while but finally pulled through with a 7 to 6 victory. The stars of the game were Flood and Salzman. Roseville 19 Oroville 0 I he ‘ A and ‘C” teams jouneyed to Roseville where the youngster: played their second game of the season. The “C” team played a much heavier team than themselves, being beaten by a 19 to 0 score. Their wonderful defense throughout the game was all that saved them, Roseville being far superior on the defense. The stars of the game were Mavy and Salzman. Marysville 19 Oroviile 0 Their third game of the season was played with the Marysville lightweights, and they were again defeated by a 19 to 0 score. The Marysville team seemed to be the more experienced and played a far better brand of football. Again it was the good defense that saved the locals from being beaten by a larger score, but dTense alone cannot win a football game. Uchida was the star of the gam:. Oroville 6 Chico 6 Their last game of the season was played with the Chico high outfit on a wet, muddy field, which ended in a 6 to 6 tie. Had it ncii been, for the mud, the locals would probably have won bya comparatively large score, for in every phase of the game they proved to be superior. Fumbles were as numerous as hair on a dogs back, both sides sharing equally in this. The game was played on Armistice Day before a large throng and really gave the team some real experience. —The stars of the game were Flood and Moseley. “A” Bnsketball The “A” squad in basketball was made up this year of a numb.r cf veteiens and a few new men. As usual we lost five first string men by graduation in February so had to keep two teams in training, the following made their letter this year. Capt. Heirs — A fighting forward. Benny led his team through a tough season, marked by six defeats, none of which were over a two point margin. Handicapped by training facilities, Benny kept the team up and fighting all season. Ernie Steadman — A veteran guard of three years standing. A heady consistent player. Plenty hard on the boys who shoot bucket shots. Clyde Mastellar — Ernie's understudy, and a regular at the end of the season. With development he should be the best back guard in the circuit next year. Claude Wilson — Light and shifty running guard. Long shot specialist. Good defensive man. “Doug” Powers found it impossible to play regularly, so was used as a sub. Doug has speed and power, and if he could have trained would have been a star “Kenny” Adams alternated as forward and running guard as the nccccssity arose. Kenny knows only one basketball word - T hat is “hustle.” “Herb Polsley, center, a tall, rangy, fast player. Next year should be Herb's big year. He has the making of a fine center. He was on the verge of stardom this year. Fred Zundel came up from the “B” team of last year. Fast, accurate bucket shot. Ready for fast company next year. “Wilford Hart, utility, good man anywhere. Goes best when con- ditions arc toughest. Lost by graduation. Ray Johnson, utility - tall and rangy, just finding himself when sea on closed. Johnny was about a year too soon in high school Bert Cartland — the “Mouse.' was also utility. Should be val uafcle next year. Always came out of a game with many points to his credit. Hour veterans are left for next year with two up from the “B“ .'■quad. I hus six good men are accounted for. Good training facilities will bring Oroville back to her proper place in the basketball sun. The Games Gridley 16 Oroville 19 Coach Chester Nisbet's A men started the league off right when they beat the Gridley Pelicans at Memorial gym. The game started with a bang, Oroville drawing first blood on a foul goal. Then for the whale first quarter only two field goals, and two foul goals were shot by both teams, making the score 3 to 3 at the first quarter. In the second quarter Captain Benny Heirs and Herb Polsley did some cl ssy playing and although they did not seem to have their average eye for the basket they ran the score up to 7 to 5 at the half. The record crowd for the league game was getting its money’s worth, as the game so far had been close and hard fought. The locals went back to the court at the half determined to win. Zundel substituted for Kenny Adams. On the first tip-off the Oroville lads made a field goal and the fans went wild. Zundel and Wilson played the game in the third quarter, Wilson always getting the ball for Zundel to make close shots. The locals were leading 1 7 to 9 the third quarter. The crowds cheered wildly when the last of the fourth quarter came around. The Gridley men made five points to make the score 19-16 for Oroville. Ernie Steadman, the local backguard. held up the defensive end, and the Gridley boys could not get through him to shoot. The end of the game found Gridley shooting a foul goal which they failed to make, and the score was 19-16 for the locals. Chico 49 Oroville 16 The games started out fairly well with Oroville getting the first lip-off, Chico drew first blood with a field goal. A foul shot by Captain Benny Heirs gave the locals their first goal. Both teams were playing hard, but the Chico lads had the jump and the beet team-work, and by the first quarter the score was 1 4 to 10 in favor of Chico. The starting of the second quarter saw Chico finding their eye, or getting lucky, either one. Hand and Polsley, the two centers, were fighting hard fc.r the tip-off, and Hand got it most of the time. Two times Oroville got the tip-off. and made goals righ;t away. The half ended with the score 22 to 8 in favor of Chico. Ficm the half cn, it was just tco bad for the locals, as with a big lead, and making goals from everywhere, the Chico fellows ran up ha score to 36 to 11 at the third quarter. The last quarter found the subs for Orcvillc in and they ran scoreless for the last two and three-quarter minutes of play. Cartland and Powers starred for the subs. Zundel was high point man for Oroville, with four pom's, and Captain Heirs turned in another good game. Chico The A te;.m played a wonderful game against the Chico fellows, but w.re beaun by a 23-16 score. This score showed that the vTnco team was playing over their head at the last game held here. I hey beat the locals 49-16. With the T igers working good, Keefer, the s.ar, couldn’t get the ball up to his goal. 11 the Oroville team had made seme cf the foul and lield goals they continually missed, they might have won. The first quater of the game was a fast one, the ball being passed around much more than afterward. The locals held their opponents to a 7-4 lead at the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter only two points were made, Oroville scoring cn: cn a foul and Chico doing the same. Both teams did much more floor work than usual, perhaps because of the good floor. I he score stood 8-5 at the half, in favor of Chico. From the half on both teams sank more baskets, but Oroville could not overcome the small lead. Claude Wilson for the Oroville team was sent out of the game on fouls, and Bennett of Chico also took the bench for the same reason. The last part of the game was a mad scamper for the ball, and as the game ended the score was 23-13 in favor of Chico. Gridley T he “A” game was the best of the evening, and was hard fought throughout. The local lads led through to the third quarter by small scores and some of them thought they had the game cinched. T he Gridley boys started to make some of their shots and the score piled up. The Oroville team led at the half by 6-7, and at the third quarter 13-6, but they fell down on the shots by missing some. In the last quarter the game was 13-15 in favor of Gridley, and Adams got a foul shot .He sank it just as the gun went off. The thing that beat the locals was the sureness of winning. Kenney Adams was high point man for Oroville, making 6 points Boys’ Track Boys’ Track With practically the entire 1928 track team graduated things looked very gloomy for any kind of a team for the present season. However with a fine turnout of candidates who had a willingness to train and work hard day after day a very good team was rounded into shape which took fourth in the N. C. H. S. A. L. The Interclass Track meet demonstrated that the underclasses have plenty of Track and Field material and this together with material in next year's freshman class should assure an N. C. H. S. A. L. championship squad. ! ! 5 i JL4 CW §8- • V •. • t .• “f V : .. .. Vi jy BASEBALL Bob Grace:- By far the best pitcher in our sub-league. Bob has a good fast ball and a fast breaking curve, is steady in pinches, and hold : up his end of the hitting. He will be a hard man to replace on the Tiger lineup. '•Rusty Jacobis:- Made himself a catcher upon short notice. Rusty has a good deal of natural ability and proved himself a valuable man through his hitting and spirit. Ben Heirs:- Captain and first baseman of this years team went thr ugh the season without an error. His work as a fielder is exceptional ard he is rapidly developing into a good hitter. Shig Kimura:- Shortstop, led his teammates in hitting and base stealing. Sh g is a «'o'H all r'-nnd athlete and can be compared favorably with any high school infielder. Tom Snow:- Third baseman has real baseball ability, a good arm, fast on the bases, a clear thinker, and good hitting form. He should be one of the mainstays as shortstop. Gene Ginter:- Secondbaseman. will develop into a real in field r in incher year. He has a strong arm and should be able to fil the third base position. Bill Dennison::- Centerfielder is far obove the average in bringing Hown fly balls. His loss will be felt heavily in the o’ fi'ld Jerry Fry:-Left fielder will cause opposing pitchers a lot of worry next year. His specialty is driving in runs, Jerry is a good fieldei and a Bill Pcnn;ngton:-Right Fielder improved his hitting a great deal th’r. year and is going to supply a lot of driving power in the futi:r Bi. likes the game and has great possibilities. Dick Salzman:- Infield and will no doubt see service next year. He handles the ball well and should become a good hitter. Grid Icy — Orcvillc Gridley played our Tigers the first practice game of the 1929 season on the local diamond, and went home with the small end of a 32-2 score. Coach Wilson used all his material in this game in orde to choose his Varsity team Chicc—Oroville The Tigers played their second practice game with Chico and lost oy a lop-sided score of 16-9. The locals were unable to hit when a hit would pay and for this reason lost the contest. Wbeat'ard—OrovTe Wheatland was next in line and came to Oroville with the idea of winning, tout their hopes were shattered by the bats of the Tigers. They wem home with only two runs to their credit while the locals had twelve tallies rung up on toe score board. Durham 4—Oroville 5 After two weeks of postponed games, Oroville cpen.’d the league with Durham on the home diamond. The game was tight from the lirst ball pitched by Bob Grace until the Durham catcher made an error, causing Snow to score on a stretched three bagger. Jacobes starred in this game by his sensational stops behind the plate and •lamming out a triple, a double, and a single out of four visits to the piate. Chico 9—Oroville 8 Breaks, Breaks, Breaks: and the Tigers lost the second league game to their old rivals, Chico. This game was an imoortv' being tied with Oroville with one win and none lost. If the 1 igers had won they would have been tied for first place. However the breaks didn't fall our way and only one chance rema n i. for Durham to beat Chico and put us in the running for the cham-pi nship. Durham didn't win and all hope was lost. Gridley 5—Oroville 9 The Tigers trekked over the highway to Gridley and played the t- ird lfi'gue game, winning a good contest by a 3—9 sore. Heirs Jacobcs and Kimura were the heavy bat wielders of the day, while Amnington, Fry and Dennison played a brilliant game in the Oroville 6—Biggs 4 The O. U. H. S. Tigers won this postponed game from Biggs by the score of 6—4. Coach Wilson used all his players in this game i: order to give them the much needed experience for next years Varsitv team. The batteries for Oroville were Jacobcs and Grace. Gilbcr: r.n Prlsley: for Biggs, Savage and Keller. Biggs 12 Oroville 14 The B team won the first game by a 14-12 score. The team started out like a house afire in the first quarter and ran up 1 1 points, displaying excellent teamwork. Salzman was high point man, scoring 4 of the 14 points. Biggs 11 Oroville 10 The B team played a good game, but not as hard as they usually do. Biggs played her subs of the A team. Tom Snow starred for the locals, with 7 points. Gridley 22 Oroville 7 The locals played one of their best games of the season, although they lost by a large score. Tom Snow, the star guard for Oroville. was much handicapped as he had run a nail in his foot a few days before the game. Chico 21 Oroville 27 The B team won an important league game when they beat Chico. The game was very close throughout and did not get fast until the second half. Tom Snow was high point man for Oroville. Chico 23 Oroville 27 The “B team lost this game although winning once from Chico. Wixom, tthe pep and captain of the team, could not play. The “B team played against the championship Gridley team without Wixom, who was hurt in the Chico game. 1 he game belonged to the Gridley boys from the beginning and at the finish they had run enough points to win. Chico March 30 This was the first practice meet of the year and the outlook for a track team wasn't very bright. But the Tigers made a good showng by taking plenty of seconds, thirds and fourths with a few first places. Live Oak April 6 Orov.ile took first in the five-cornered practice meet, competing with Gridley, Live Oak. Sutter City, and Princeton. Lucchesi, Thatcher, Phillips, and Polsley took first place in the 440 yd. dash, mile run. high-jump and javelin-throw. The relay team composed of Polsley, Emahiser, Lucchesi and Kim-ura also took a first place. Seconds were taken by Mathis in the 440. Powers in he half mile.Emahiser in the 220 yd. dash Polsley in the javelin throw. 1 hird places were taken by Bonham in the 440 yd. dash, Mike Lewis in the high and low hurdles, Lucchesi in the 220 yd. dash, and Smith in the shot-put. A fourth place was taken by Powers in the 220 yd. dash. Sutter City April 13 T his was the second meet for the Tigers to win. Emahiser took first in both the 100yd. and 220 yd. dash. Lucchesi and Parker took a second and fourth in the 220 yd. Powers was the second man to ccp two first places, which he did in the half mile and mile run. Mat-h.s placed 4th in the half mile. Phillips again topped the bar for first place with a jump of 5 feet 4 inches. Zundel tied with the others for second place. Lucchesi. as usual, took the 440 easily with Masteller taking a fourth. Lewis won a third and fourth in the high and low hurdles. Polsley took the discus, with Parker coming in close with a third pbce. The Tiger relay team again placed first by beating the Sutter City team by twenty yards. The time was 1 :37. Those running were Emahiser. Polsley. Parker and Lucchesi. Live Oak April 20 In the semi-finals the locals made a good showing. Powers won the half mile in the fast time of 2::07. Lucchesi again copped the 440 in 53:9, with Mastellar coming in fourth. Polslev placed second ;n both the discus and the javelin. Phillips was third in the hieh jump on account of a weak ankle. Lewis got a fourth place in the low hurdles. The relay team took a close second to Colusa. Chico Finals April 27 Only four Tigers placed in this meet. They were Powers, Phillips. Lucchesi and Gould, a limited man Powers took second in the half mile, winning a silver medal. Lucchesi and Gould took seconds in the 440 and discus throw, also getting silver medals. Phillios. the only man to take a first, won the high jump and a gold medal. Yuba City Meet This was a semi-final meet of the state. Of the three Tiger men to rake cart, only one placed. Phillips tied for second place in the high iump but lost it on the iump-off and took third. The three. Phillios. P -vr'-c -od Lurches; held uo in pood shape throughout the season and showed their ability to the best of advantage. Powers:- Finishing up his high school track days at Chico, Baby ran a good hard half mile and was beaten by a very good 880 man, Hunii.ll of Chico. Cl:'-sen r:.n the distance in 2:07 ' . Phillips:- A consistent jumper for the purple and white this year.In the N. C. H. S. A. L. he tied for first place and got the Gold Medal. In the C. I. F. he tied for second but lost in the jump olf. thereby lesing a trip to the State meet at Los Angeles. Lurches!:- Luke turned out to be a fine quarter miler, clipping off the 440 in 5 2.“5 seconds. He took second at Chico in the N. C. H. S. A. L. giving the winner a close run for first. Luke has another year in which to compete. Much should be heard of him next season. Gould:- Limited discus man. Not very big, but strong on staying with it. T his is what won this boy second place and a silver medal in the N. C. H. S. A L. Only a freshman so look out for him rhe next 3 years. Hoys’ Tennis Boys Tennis 1 he O.U.H.S. tennis squad, composed of Wixom, Lund, Popper, and Lawton has had a fairly successful season. In the semi-finals, held on the Oroville courts May 11. both the doubles and singles were eliminated. Doubles—Lucas, and Aczien, Chico Popper and Lund, Oroville Oroville — 6 - 4. 4 -6, 6 - 1 Singles—Dudgeon, Biggs, Wixom, Oroville 6-2. 6-3. The results of the practice tournaments were:— March 9, Chico 3 — Oroville 1 March 23. Chico 3 — Oroville 1 April 1 1. Biggs 2 — Oroville 1 April 20. Yuba City 1 — Oroville 3 April 27. Yuba City 1 — Oroville 4 1 (UHLS’ TENNIS Girls' Tennis i lie Gin s I ennis teams have not taken such an important part in the Girls' Athletics this year as in the past due to me lac.. 01 teams .n other schools and also, in the case of their having a team, their refusal to play interschool matches. 1 he tennis ladder had about 20 members, most of whom wc.e beginners. Rita Holley, manager, with Miss Mork as Instructor has succeeded in keeping the freshman of tennis busy so that they may make a valiant step to the front in the coming years of their high «chool life. Dorothy Herrin, Junior, who took first place on the ladder, shows a promising future for her last year in high. She played singles in all matches Charlotte Rigling. freshman, who took second place, ha-developed a fine game for her first year at tennis. If she makes as great an improvement in her next three years as she has done this year Hilltop Hi may produce a famous tennis player. She, and R ta Holley compose the doubles team of the school. Lucia Wirth. as fourth on the ladder, acted as substitute for doubles. There has been only one play day at which the girls might com pete. Chico was the only school that entered a tennis team. Our H is were defeated but they have been practicing faithfully and wi! put up a hard fight when they compete at Woodland, May 18. “A”BASKETBALL “A” Basketball Frankie Meixnerr-Junior-forward-plenty of scrap and a good eye for tor the basket. Always on the job.and already looking forward to outwitting her guards next year. Nadine Duensing,-Center-and jack of several other trades, found her niche in basketball late in the season, showing up to great advantage as a forward. Beatrice Partridge-If good intentions and hard fighting make a good guard, Bea ought to have her name on the roll of honor. Amanda Ulstad - Forward - With another year to play, and six months to grow, Amanda ought to develop into a sure shot for Oro-ville. Bett;ie Bonner-Junior- guard- A very disturbing factor to visiting forwards, who find difficulty in keeping away from Bettie’s long arms. Gladys McCutche°n - Senior - guard- New at the game this year, to be depended upon for her share of the team work. Kathleen Headrick. Junior -- Running center -- Hardest scrapper on the team and such a good sport. Girls Basketball “A Team Girle basketball season lasted a great deal It ngcr this year than is customary. As many of our games were scheduled for late in the season constant practice was necessary to keep the team in shape. We fought two hard games with Chico, but were defeated bom times. T he s-ores were: Chico 26 Oroville 10 Chico 25 Oroville 19 The games with Gridley were very exciting. They won on: and we took the other. The scores were: Gridley 14 Oroville 17, Gridley 19 Oroville 10 Our team went to Marysville and played the Junior College. We were in the lead at the half but they had piled up 1 6 points to our 0. Our game with the Oroville Pirates was very successful for us. We d:reat:d them by a score of 44 to their 2. The game with the Yellow Jackets of Marysville was the most interesting and hardest one we had this season. They are a team that has played together for six years so we were outclassed, although our girls fought a good defensive game. The final score was Yellow Jackets 24 Oroville 19. “B” BASKETBALL Girl's “B-' Team The “B” team had only three games this season, two with Gr.dley and one with Chico. The scores w re, Gridley 1 2 Oroville 2 Gridley 1 2 Oroville 4 Oroville 1 2 Chico 8 Many practice games were played against the “A” team but the first str ng was usually victorious. Two lccal games were played against the “Oroville Pirates. In both these games the “B” team wis successful. The “B” squad was as follows Nada Storey (Capt.) Charlotte Dunlao Ernie Graves Helen Pigg Elizabeth Humphrey Jeanne Andrews Marie Bloyd Dorthy Roberts Pauline Gould Willma Duensing “C” Basketball Girl's “C” Team This year the girls on the “C” team had no chance to show what they could do because no games were scheduled for them. As the “C team of one year usually furnishes the material for the “B or “A” teams of the next it was important that this group get as much practice as possible. Accordingly the girls showed their spirit by being on hand at all the “A” and “B” practices. Then when the opportunity arrived they did their best. They learned much and had the fun of playing. Next year they should be heard from as '‘A” or B” regulars. Interclass Games Much interest was aroused this year by the interclass contests loi numerals. Each class had a team and scheduled practices. It was decided that two out of three games had to be wan to decide the school championship. The Sophomores beat the Frosh and the Seniors won from the Juniors. 1 hen the final games were played. The SenioT s.x were vic-toiious over the Sophomores who were good sports and played for all they were worth. The girls who received their numeral were as follows. Nadine Duensing, Forward Eeatrire Partridge. J. Center Bettie Benner, J. Center Helen Pigg Marie Bloyd, Forward Gladys McCutchecn. Guard Ernestine Graves. R Center Sub. The scores of the games were: Frosh 3 Frosh 2 Soph 4 Soph 6 Seniors 24 Sen. ora 10 Juniors 6 Juniors 4 Soph 2 Soph 0 Seniors 19 Seniors 17 “A” Voilevbjill Scores “A” i cam Oroville 15 9 4 Gridley 14 15 15 Oroville 15 14 15 Gr.dicy 6 15 4 Oroville 15 15 Mraysville 1 1 9 Five members of the “A” team graduated last June, but more than 30 candidates were out to try for their places. Oroville played Grid-ley first and lost by a close score. We won the second game with Grid-ley and defeated Marysville both games. No Volleyball Play Day was be d this year. 1. Nadine Duensing Manager 2. Lillian Camper Captain 3. Frankie Meixner 4. Bea Partridge 5. Laura Keed 6. Ernie Graves 7. Ella McCloud 9. Amy Brooks 10. Gladys McCutcheon “ir Volley bull “B- Kathleen Hedrick Nadine Duenstng — (Mgr.) Frankie Meixner Laura Reed Lila McCloud Amy Brooks 1. Kathleen Headrick 2. Honor Phillips 3. Ruth Dorser 4. Dorothy Roberts • . Catharine Vance JO. Valentine Dobbins Oroville 12 13 Gridley 13 13 Oroville Gridley Volleyball (Capt.) Lillian Camper — (Capt.) Beatrice Partridge Ernie Graves Verla Osgood Gladys McCutcheon Captain 6. Wilma Duensing 7. Bettie Bonner 8. Josephine Luchessi 9. Rita Hollev Oroville 14 Marysville 1 3 13 3 13 13 10 10 13 15 11 15 1'here were more girls out for the “B team tlvs vear than one court could accommodate. Afte- about a weeks practice the n-mber dec cased to about twenty f'rls. From the group the above girls were selected for places on the “B” team Ciirls' Baseball Girls Baseball Our girls have as yet played only one game . t hit, was against Gndley on our own diamond. T he Gridley nine defeated us by a score of 18 to 10. Other games are scheduled for later in the season. The line-up is Hattie Whitcomb, catcher: June Chastain, pitcher: Velva Lineker, first base: Laura Reed, second base: Frankie Meixner, third base: Zuola Wilson, short stop: Frances Reynolds, right field: Josi? Fenner, left field: Ethel Lopez, center field Track Girls’ Track Ernestine Graves, girls' track manager, has had a very successful season to report so far. In a playday held at this school in April, cur girls took the track meet with 48 points to 5 1 points for Biggs 25 for ChEo. 25 for Gridley. In the running relay. E. Graves, C. Dunlap. P. Gould, and B. Bonner took first place. In the walking relay. Vance.. G. McC cheon, Roberts, and K. Headrick, were likewise successful. J. Palmburg and J. Wallace took first and third in the 50 yard dash. J. Palmburg and L. Moots came in first and second in the 100 yard dash. In the running broad jump Oroville placed first, second and fourth. The team was L. Moots. C. Vance and B. Bonner. The standing broad jump team took first and third places. The girls participating were C. Nelson. G. McCutcheon and B. Bonner. Later in the season the girls will go to Woodland to take part in a playday to be held there May 18. Oroville will have at least one entry for each event. Lon Roderick — Hey! Hey! And who have we here? No one but little Donnie Roderick alias Bunky Jr. Don is quite noetd for his famous “squeak, also for going over big with the girls, We den t see how he does it, do you? Kath Headrick — Kath — Ford underneath. Remember those hard. I umpy but faithful cushions of the Ford, gang? And we m: n forget the top, as it got its share of being sat upon. Try pain ing it next year. Kath, you might (?) fool the public. Jimmie Popper— Veil, veil, Jimmie, too. in this hall of fame. We have heard tell that the reason Jimmie wears glasses is because his clothes are too hard on his eyes. Do you doubt it? bob Grace Bobbie Grace is another of those heart-breakers He shouldn't be here—it's a disgrace, but what can you do wh • you despair of seeing his pisture in the senior panel. Dot Uren —Dot does love to eat. Imagine, my dear, she even brags about it. It s a fact that the reason Wolfe’s put covers over their cookie barrels is because Dot trades there. Rusty Jacobs— The hard-boiled kid himself. Watch Rusty get mad some day. great treat but don't laugh out loud. Nothing can squelch him, but there's one thing he is good at ------ love scenes! E. Develcer F. Hoover E. Develter F Hoover “What’cha been doing?” “Taking part in a guessing contest. “But. I thought you had an exam in math. “I did” ooooooOoocooo H. Flowers “Hey. your back wheel's going forward. E. Blackmore (going home from school) “That s all right. I m on my return trip.” ooo ooOoooooo .Jean C. “Gee! I've got a big load off my shoulders.” Clceson P. “Huh? What’s matter? Wash your neck? 000000O000000 Steps of Sophistication Freshman ------ I do.i’t know. Sophmore--------I cm not prepared. Junior ----- 1 do not rememb r. Senior ------ I don't believe .hat I can add anything to what has been said. ooooooqoooooo She, Do you believe in hereafter? He. Sure 1 do. she. Well. then, hereafter please don’t bother me. 000000O000000 “1 wonder what makes all the Scotchmen such humorists?” “It must be a gift.” ooooooOoooooo “Hey, who discovered America?” “Ohio, sir “Ohio, you’r crazy. It was Columbus. “Yes, I know. But I didn’t think it necessary to mention the gentleman’s first name, sir.” ooooooOoooooo Prof. Any questions? Voice. Yes, what course is this? ooooooOoooooo I ickcts, commanded the doorkeeper at the Senior Farewell. “Here, said Doug, who was with the wrong girl, “and give me a transfer.” ‘ Hey, you. why is the water below the falls green? “I’ll bite.” “It just came over.” Motor Cop: “Say, I've chased you over a mile to tell you that you're doing sixty.” H. Humphrey: “Gee! Bad news travels fast, doesn’t it?” Harry K..: “I hear that Bob went crazy.” Ben H.: “Yes, the poor fellow had a one track mind and it jumped the track.” Sadie K.: “My greatest ambition is to sing for the public.” Do. U.: “Join the Salvation Army.” Ca.cl Ku cl: My uncle's a doctor, so I can be sick for nothing. Pauline Speese: Well, my father’s a preacher, so I can be good for nothing. Spectator (during Chico game) : Who is the football player warming up?” Second Ditto: “Say. that’s Bun Onyett. the coach. His team is losing.” “Busy?” “No. “You busy?” “No.” “We'l, let's go to class.” Stanley M.: “I'm mad at my girl.” Fred H.: “What's the trouble?” Stanley: “Well, she lied to me.” Fred: “I hat’s too bad. What did she say. Stanley: “Said she didn't love me any more and I know very well she does.” “I'm gonna give you this uke. “An out-and-out gift?” “Absolutely.no strings to it.” “Are you a Spanish student?” “No. Irish.” Miss Drncan (in English) “Can you give me an example of a paradox?” Frosh “A man walking a mile but only moving two feet.” HIGHLIGHT5 IN WOPLD HISTORY 'OIUM UJ DIJCOVLDJ' lIJftfeLLL A R E:i J OP j CHERIKJ BROS. “Young Men Serving oung Men ’ $ ■ v. % v yx yx z ww xvs— v wvx yiv x v� y A. C. Briggs Variety Store Crockery, Glassware, Enameiware, Aluminum, Household, To s, Motions, Haidw e. AV W Fond Mother “Yes, Ernestine is studying French and Algebra. Say good morning in algebra, Ernestine.'' HERB’S COFFEE SHOP “ITS THE COFFEE WE CATER TO THE HIGH SCHOOL TRADE Corner of Meyers and Montgomery Herb Ovits, Prop. The Class of 1929 will be sure to succeed IF they insist on buying their groceries Kilpatric Son’s. For Outstanding Values in Young Men’s Clothing See Mike Stiller We specialize in two pant suits for youn£ men Prices are always right at Mike's Banish basement drudgery WHY wash away your Youth and Beauty with the tiresome toil of weekly washdav, when we offer you a sure way to have more leisure hours? You are certain to find, among our many modern services, one that exactly fits your needs. Oroville Steam Laundry The “Daddy of them all” says — “Wait a minute, please. I can’t work without my Waterman’s”. How any one can refrain from using a Waterman’s Ideal ' Fountain Pen is something that those who have used . Waterman’s cannot under- ' stand. Waterman’s Spoon-feed feeds and its lip-guard guards. May we tell you about that no-time-limit guarantee and take your measure to-day for I j a ICO per cent fit? Dr g Store simc k OROVILLE, F-. We might have spoiled this page by putting an ad all over it, but instead we’ll leave you plenty of nice white space for your friends to write their sentiments in. Tke Stud ent’s Store We wish to express our gratitude to the students of Hilltop Hi for the splendid cooperation the$ have tendered us in the past 2?ear The Oroville Morning Press Oroville s Home Owned NJewspaper” ivliss Uranam 1 told you yesterday I d give you one day to hand in that drawing Malcolm Mitchell Veah, but I though I could pick any day.” Gifts That Last _ AT A GREAT ' v . j£ ml ' SAVING yiiiifip 3c §c JetOeler State Theatre Building 4 1 5 Meyers Ladies’ 55 Gentlemens’ Wrist Watches Elgin. Waltham and fine Swiss Watches. Give him or her a really fine time piece. Expert watchmaker Swiss watches are my Specialty OPEN EVENINGS I he pictures in this Alpha were made by Todd's Studio Everything Photographic 1 inting Kodak Finishing Commercial Work Framing . .. f enlarging 1 he home of the better kind of Photography and Kodak Finishing We give seven hour Kodak service, the quickest and most reliable service and quality in Oroville. I his is our business — not a sideline. Have your work done at home by experts. Todd’s Studio 708 Montgomery St. Phone 352W. ....Oroville (Eljc lEiitr READY TO WEAR GARMENTS II EM STITC HIN G ;()8 B1RD ST. P1COTING DRESSMAKING To train and develop men who shall be worthy citizens of the community in which they reside, we believe in - CLEAN BUSINESS PRACTICES CLEAN THINKING CLEAN LIVING Quality Foods at Lowest Prices Skaggs Safeway) Stores Leading Grocers Everywhere Stop! Look! Listen! If you v?ant the best in athletic equipment GET IT AT Gray Nurse Hardware Inc. Hard ware that wears hard Miss Bower — How would you say in good old Shakespearian language ‘Here comes a bowt-legged man?-’ Milton Chamberlain — “Oh! What is this that cometh in the distance on parentheses?” A Living Institution A bank is more than the building it occupies. It is more than the capital and surplus. It is a living institution, made so by the men who manage it. T heir character is the bank's character. Their reputation for sagacity, for conservation, for good judgement becomes the bank's reputation. I he officers of this institution fully realize this fact and are determined to guard the fine reputation which the bank has acquired. First National Bank and Bank of Oroville Savings “Owned and Managed by people you know!' 4 per cent Paid on Savings Accounts 4 per cent Bett}) J ean SKop Exponents of Youthful Modes The Shop of Style and HeaNonahle Price x xx xxw x - xx xm v w r wu% wwy vv vx “He's got camel feet.-’ “How ;at? 1 hey can go weeks and weeks without water ' 1 he inspector was testing the general knowledge of the sophmore class. Slapping a half dollar on the desk he said sharply: “What's that?” instantly Harry Kister's voice spoke from the back row: “Tails sir.” XXXXXXXferiM Let Your High School Chum Be A Shaeffer Lifetime Pen $3.50 to $10.00 Springtime Eastman Kodaks 1S and Kodak Time Cine-Kodaks Kodak Developing - Printing and Enlarging Flowers That Will Please Her We Have Them BESSIE V MCKENZIE State TKeatre Building We Deliver Pkone 53 Open Evenings Residence Pkone 540-J Gleeson “What shall we get Dad for Christmas?” Douglas ‘‘I hear he's buying us a new car, lets get him a chauffeur’s outfit.” V AV W umw w TN Hi Sunday School 10 A. M. Preaching Services 1 1 A. M. Yeung People’s Meeting 6:30 P. M, “I CHURCH HOME FOR MG PEOPLE fKuxaji tit 0’fKane, fPaA oa - Dr. J. L. THOMPSON Dentist Ostroski Building Oroville Californ a Watch, Clock and Jewelry Repairing R. C. NICHOLSON Opposite Court House CLINTON JOHNSON Attorney at Law °roville California Dr. W. S. WESTWOOD Dentist First National Bank Building Oroville California W. B. HENGY Bargains in Real Estate 6 1 9 Bird St. Oroville Dr. G. PARKER TUBBS Palmer Graduate CHIROPRACTOR ASSOCIATED REALTY OWNERS ORANGE LANDS Licensed Real Estate Brokers W. E. DUNCAN Lawyer 512 Montgomery St. Oroville Dr. EUGENE STEADMAN Dentist State Theatre Bldg. Oroville California Dr. I. L. Tucker Dentist Oroville California RAYMOND A. LEONARD Attorney at Law Oroville California CHAS. WALKER Lawyer Jones Building Oroville California GEORGE F. JONES ’02 Attorney at Law Oroville C'-difo-nia Dr. A. B. MITCHELL Dentist 608 x i Bird St. Phone 61 9 Dr. B. C. EPPERSON Jones Building Oroville California CARLETON GRAY Attorney at Law Oroville California U. M. DAMON Sporting Goods and General Insurance 319 MeyersSt. Phone 81 Dr. CHAS. B. GRIGGS First National Bank Building Oroville California G. A. Taber Proprietor Tabers Cash Grocery Guaranteed Foods For Less WE DELIVER OUR VEGETABLES ARE ALWAYS FRESH Jack Winter:—“How do you get rid of cooties?” M. Mitchell. I hats easy. I ake a bath in sand and rub down in alcohol. J he cooties get drunk and kill each other throwing rocks. SAVE HAVE YOU I SCHOOL SAVINGS ACCOUNT? Over 500 students of Oroville have. They are indeed to be congratulated on the step they have taken: for THRIFT is an important milestone in one's journey to success. START NOW WITH A SCHOOL SAVINGS ACCOUNT RIDEOUT-SMITH BRANCH iBank nf Italy OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA REX THEATRE Owned and Operated by Home Folks SHOWING THE BEST IN SCREEN ENTERTAINMENT “Nice going in class old man, but how did you guess that Byron wrote his first volumn of poems while he was in college? “Easy, he named it, ‘Hours of Idleness. In an English class the teacher assigned a composition to be written and it had to contain 250 words. The next morning David Hous. was asked to read his. This is what he had written: My Uncle was driving his new car the other day and we had a puncture. The other 236 words are not fit for publication. Football Coach “Any experience? Erosh “Yeah, 1 was hit by a truck two years ago.” BRIDGE STREET GROCERY ICE CREAM, SOFT DRINKS, TOBACCO We serve a light lunch at noon try it. Read Oroville’s Leading Paper Mercury - Register 1. When you approach the room, talk as loudly as possible. The acoustic properties of the library are wonderful. 2. If you happen to see a book you want, tike it home without signing for it. No one else will want it. 3. All congregate in the library during study period. It promotes a spirit of fun and school spirit which is appreciated by all. 4. Don’t sit on the chairs, use the tables. 5. Shake your pens on the floor, futuristic designs are all the rage. 6. Never put a book back in its place. Stick it anywhere. Librarians are strong on this Sherlock Holmes stuff. 7. Make all the noise you can. Slam the books around. Never walk to the door-----run. 8. Chat with all your friends in a loud voice. It gives you excellent practice for public speaking. Above all, make the library a “social center.” LOCAL NEWS WORLD NEWS SPORTS COMICS SERIAL STORIES !!!Library Hints to Freshmen!!! Kaih H.: That Ford went and kicked me again.” i.rnie G.: Kick it back; you've got a kick coming.” oooooo0 00 Ooooooo Girl: “So you kissed that painted creature?” Boy: “Yes, I saluted the colors.” ooooooOOOOoooooo “I say, Mrs. Strange, there’s a fly in my soup!” “Surely not; maybe it's one of those vitamine bees you've read about. ooooooOOOOoooooo Mr.Meyer (presenting daughtr with new Ford Roadster):“Well, how do you like it?” Veola (disappointed) :W w w why it's awful cute, but Daddy---- I’m too old to pedal it. ooooooOOOOoooooo Glenn Smith: “Was she a blind date?’ lirnie Steadman: “I'll say she was. She couldn't see me at all. ooooooOOOOoooooo Mr. Nisbet (in class): “What's the date?” Dot Herrin: “Dunno. I forgot to wind the calendar.” ooooooOOOOoooooo M Bushey (green Freshman) “He has so much culture. M. McMillen (dignified Senior): “Yes, but it's all physical! ooooooOOOOoooooo It's more expensive to give than to receive. ooooooOOOOoooooo Soph: “1 wonder why that senior carries a cane? Frosh: “1 wonder. Soph: “Because it can't walk.” ooooooOOOOoooooo Tom, Tom. the plumber's son. Stole a kiss and away he run; But the gtrl sued Thomas for breach of promise. Period, semicolon, dash, two commas. Headquarters for Road and Fishirg Information Sharkey’s Service Stations Complete Automotive Service Station No. One Station No.Two Montgomery Downer Robinson Huntoon Telephone 64 Telephone 957 OKOVILLE, CALIF. The H. L. Bondurant Co. DRY GOODS SHOES Q' ax ice- I ualitij-fJ UC( 609 Bird St. Oroville, Calif. VX V VX KV %m% Chet. P. “Had a thrill the other night. Held Esther’s hand for fully five minutes.” Ben. H. “Dear, dear, how aggresive you are. MILK Raw or Pasteurized Cream-Butter-Buttermilk Oroville Creamery 614 Montgomery St. Phone 90 Fke newest stales in jewelry Always ready to furnish class rings at the right price. R. A. Williams Jeweler 619 MONTGOMERY ST Ten ))ears with the Waltham Factor Everything Every Man Wears W. A. Cullie Outfitters for Men Oroville Calif. Phone 72 Dot Herrin-Have you ever been osculated, dear? Allen Houseworth--Yes, once for Typhoid. vxx tv cvxx%%m% K ’y x ssx%%% xx s vraGmKxx xx x x AodS© IParfis 824 Montgomery St. Health is something to be thankful for---safeguard it! The General Electric Refrigerator is the result of fifteen years of developrrent in th e Research Lai:oratory of General Electric. It is “years ahead” in design- unusually quiet, entirely different from all others. Come in and see its many obvious superiorities. Tou can arrange for deferred payment if you care to Josyln’s Electrical Store Phone 101 3 1 7 Meyers Street Johnson Openshaw Inc. BUTCHERS Phone 179--171 711 Montgomery St. Miss Fifer “What arc the three words most commonly used in the Oroville High School?” Bob Campbell “I don’t know!” Miss Fifer “Correct you're improving.” Bill Walley “Co you use tooth pastes?” Fred Huntington “No, none of my teeth are loose.” Tom Savage “You going to church tomorrow?” Kenney Adams “Yeah if the static ain’t too bad.” Tatman’s Baker}) Pkone 517 618 Bird St. NuffSaid! Cash Mercantile Stores Oroville s Chain Department Store That Sa es Tou Mone ). 716 --718 Montgomery St. “It's a’l wrong about these Irish being good fighters.’’ ‘,Yeb,’’ “Yeh, last night me and my brother. Gus and two other guys licked one.’’ Porter’s Service Station GAS OIL AND GREASING Vene Sharkey W. F. Porter “Hi IN A MODERN HOME We are prepared to give Fair prices, courtesy, service Plenty of free parking space makes shopping here a pleasure High School Students and their parents always welcome Fancy and staple groceries, vegetables Tobacco Westwood and Vaughn American at a Scotch football game “Why don’t they start? The ought to have kicked off an hour ago.” Scotchman “Aye, something serious has happened.'' American “No one hurt, is there? Scotchman “No, worse than that. They can’t find the penny they tossed up with. White Swan Barber Shop Dixol shampoo for dandruff Mens’, Womens’ and Childrens’ hair cutting and shampooing. “Try our mud pack’’ Al. Stephens Prop. Post Office Building STOP AT 412 SECOND AVENUE FOR GROCERIES ICE CREAM FRUITS CANDY VEGETABLES CIGARS Open Sundays and Evenings SMITH’S SECOND AVE. GROCERY STORE Prof. Is Bob Grace here? Grace Yes. Sir. Prof. Pine: That's the first question you've answred this year. Hist! Hist! He struck her but she uttered no sound. He struck her again, but no word escaped her lips. Once more he hit her on the head: brave tiling that she was she did not whimper. Then enraged beyond reason at her unconcern of his actions, the brute uttered a low oath and began raining blows on her pretty head,even scratching her in his madness. tven through this she remained silent, but finally, not being able to stand it any longer, she heaved a relentless sputter and burst into flames. Por you see she was only a match. Wo Clean Rugs Hitts Cleaned and Blocked De LUXE CLEANING WORKS L. LOGAN, Proprietor Gleaning, Pressing, and Dyeing 6 11 pi Bird St. Phone f KITRICK and HALL GENERAL INSURANCE f nd REAL ESTATE 32 7 MEYERS ST. PHONE S4 Warning to Fre;hnien Stay off the grass-you’ll dull the blades. A.R.Hancock Electrical Store E. Warrr.ack Mgr. Copeland dependable Electric Refrigation Bosch all Elect ric Radios Large stock assortment of appliances, Largest stock of Home lighting fixtures north of Sacramento. Everything Electrical OROVILLE 613 Bird Phone 19 If It’s Hardware We have it But Don’t forget We also ha e a full line of sporting goods- dinnerware, kitcken equipment, paints and oils. anything $ou want in hardware, from a needle to a haystack. C.LBills Hardware Inc. 602 Montgomery St. phone ,9 OROVILLE CALIF. CHRYSLER MOTOR CARS GEORGE (iERSON Oroville High school students who demand economy and durability when choosing their bearing appearal will be satisfied by going to Peter Karagaris PETER S DIAMOND BRAND SHOES Mr. Nisbet ‘‘Name a possession of the U. S. Kath. H. “Huh? Why—a—” Mr. Nisbet “Correct.” IPaur®ffiill-T@ffl©ini®r ,ssBnn= They knew the power of banded ill, But felt that love vJas stronger still, And organized for common good, The world’s united Motherhood. OROVILLE'S POPULAR SINCE 1903 DEPARTMENT STORE Oroville’s Popular Store Since 1Q03 E. MEYER 8cCO. The Coolest Place Town We Serve Light Lunches Daily Orangeades, Lemonades, and Water Ices from Fresh Fruits Special Rates For Parties aud Banquets Golden Featker (Confectionery G.E.HARRIS- PROPRIETOR Specializing in H©im®adl® Csnawfes amdl He® Cream Wholesale and Retail 309 Meyers Street Phone 1 52 BltADLEY'S (iAHA(il : 700 Montgomery St.. Oroville. (iarage A: ServiceSlalion India Tires -0.000 .Mile Guarantee Phone 102 Offical A 4 A Service Sprig Sog Glad ab 1 thad sprig has cub How the liddle bees do hub Ad the birdies ir the tree Sweedly sigig sogs to be: Bud this scg ot 'prig bust close So the peed cad blow his doze. P Dot. B. “1 think you’re simply infatuated.” Tony S. “No, I haven't had a drink all evening. Voice from above “Rita!” Voice from below (presently) “Yes, mother? Voice Tom above The clock has struck twelve three times now F. M. Savage Compart}) PLUMBING AND HEATING 316 H TOON STREET OROVILLE. CALIF Phone 23 5-w You Should Choose Your Druggist As You Would $our Doctor Both Are in Business For Your Health Complete Lines in the Following Drugs— Patent Medicines— Sundries BatKing-Caps- Belts- Slippers Ansco Cameras — Films- Albums Stationer - Cigars - Magazines OVER NIGHT PHOTO FINISHING SERVICE (3ASH3M§ TDa® ©rofl||nsS TvJo Bus)) Stores 314 Meyers St. 322 Huntoon St. Phone 15 97 Wishing The Class Of 1929 The Best Success MEIXNER’S CIGAR STORE Tcm. S. “Where has your car been for the last two weeks?’’ Kenneth A. “I’m having a one-day paint job done on it.” WSftuftn®® Corner Lincoln Robinson St. Fisk And Seiberling Tires And Tubes GUARANTEED For One Year Against Accidents, Cuts, Blowouts,Wheel Alignment,Negligence, Stone Bruise, or Any Road Hazard Vulcanizing SM©IES0|d from Holub’s are good foundations on xtfbicb to build tke rest of your costume. SHOP THERE FIRST W ZWUU ’ 1U V - W AV Mrs. Steadman Morrow Mrs. Steadman Ernie Mrs. Steadman E.� M. Morrow, where were you last night? With Ernie. Ernest, where were you last night? With Morrow. Boys, where were you last night? Together. 1 didn't mind the licking” sobbed the little girl, “but I thought it was cowardly to do it behind my back.” The Diamond Match Co. Lumber and materials for better komes. Let us kelp you. FDgiisi°FnisiiiiE(g@°®ncnlldl Phone 465 Sterling Lumber Co Quality-Service-Satisfaction Peerless Kitchen Cabinets Paints-Oils-Varnishes. Hav Hunter, Mgr. Meyers St. Phone 80 Near S P Depot Morrow S. “What’s all the excitement down the street?’’ h. Graves. “A scout did so many good turns he got dizzy. ’ OROVILLE TRUCK AND STORAGE CO. Hay-(i ra i n- Feed-Storage Piano tV Furniture Moving Long Distance Hauling 611 Robinson St- Scott Lawton Phone. 128 Prop. THE CRYSTAL DRUG STORE ESTABLISHED 1855 Extends Greetings and Congratulations to the class of 1929 Howard Davis M.W. Wells 1905 1900 Scruggs Meader Gault Junker Sales and Service Oroville Phone 59 Doug. P. “I’ll be as true and constant, dear, as the spreading tree above--if you will be my love.’’ It was a slippery elm they gazed at. Peerless Ice Cream Root Beer LOMCM and Soft Drink Parlor Phone 697 707 Montgomery St. OROVILI.L California ALPERS’ United Cigars and Gift Shop Best Service in Oroville Exclusive Ladies' and Gentlemen’s Shop Packages and Humidors of the Best I obaccos Cigarettes and Pipes United Coupons with Every Purchase FRED J. WOLFE Fancy and Staple Groceries SERVICE IS OUR MOTTO A Good Appearance Adds To Success Andrews7Mitchell CLOTHI E R S