Palo Alto High School - Madrono Yearbook (Palo Alto, CA)

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Christmas Bazaar A very delightful and profitable affair was the Christmas Bazaar which was held in the school library on December 17. The Bazaar was given for the benefit of the French orphans whom our school has adopted. Mrs. llorine and Miss Harber deserve the credit for the success of the affair, the receipts of which amount to $260.77; $100 of this fund was given to the Near Eastern Relief. Football Dance The first dance of the season was held on September 17, when a crawl was held for the benefit of the football scpiad. An orchestra of five pieces provided music for the affair, and a good time was re- ported by those present. The Class of 21 started the new school year by holding the first class dance on October 16. 1920, at the W oman’s Clubhouse. Harry Kennedy, President of the Class, was largely responsible for the success of the dance. Music was furnished by Grinstead’s orchestra from the campus. Such costumes! Such decorations! Such jazz! characterized the Low Sophomore dance held in the Library of the school in form of a masquerade on November 27, 1920. Those Sophs who were not present certainly missed a good time. One of the largest crowds ever attending a high school affair at- tended this dance at the W oman’s Clubhouse on December 11. The affair was the honoring of the mid-year graduating class by the Class of ’21 ] . Browning Smith, president of the class, was general manager of the dance. Grinstcad's orchestra furnished the neces- sary jazz for the occasion. The Low Juniors gave their first dance on January 7, at the Woman's Clubhouse. It was a regular dance—no favors or any- [28]

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Music The musical activities of the High School have been unusually successful this year. I’ndcr the able leadership of Mr. Davidson music has held a prominent place both in our work and in our play. 'Phe school has responded with real enthusiasm, and the talent it already possessed has been used as a nucleus about which to build a number of very creditable musical organizations. The orchestra is the largest of the instrumental organizations. It has provided entertainment at student assemblies and has had a place in the program of many public functions. Its playing at the Athletic Show and at the play. “'Pile Reel Thing, was highly complimented by the townspeople who were in attendance. In addition there is the hand, which has helped to rally the student body together in numerous contests with rival schools. In keeping with this development of instrumental music, two glee clubs have been organized, one composed of boys and the other of girls.

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tiling. But believe me. we had a “regular time. ’Gene Scofield was the person who put the dance over in such good shape. Music was furnished by the Theta Xi fraternity from the campus. 'Phe Class of ’20j » left us in a whirl of excitement with its gay dance held right after graduation, in the Woman’s Clubhouse. It was for the most part an upperclass dance, owing to the fact that the class invited very few outsiders. A good time was reported by the few guests and bv the class itself. The home of Gordon Swett was the scene of much gaiety on the evening of March 19. 'The cause of it all was that our well-known Hoys’ Glee Club turned hosts and brought their lady friends there for an evening of tripping the light fantastic. The evening passed all too quickly for the dancers. Whitmer’s orchestra was the in- centive for much shuffling of feet. It certainly was a good dance! On the evening of May 14, the Girls' Glee Club held a dance at the home of Miss Vida Hays. About eighteen couples were present and all reported a good time. Clever programs were a novel feature of the dance. Mrs. Hays and Miss Wcnk chaperoned. B. C. Cabaret The Campanile held its second yearly cabaret on March 4. The afternoon performance began at 2:30. 'This year, chairs instead of tables were arranged at the back of the library leaving a space for the performers and for the dancing between acts. Punch and cake were served. The evening performance was a great success because it was held in the Woman’s Clubhouse, which afforded room for a larger crowd and a good floor. Before the curtain rose, the audience was de- lighted with a selection played by Hackett’s orchestra. The first act was a play. Fourteen. presented by the Thespian Club. Doris I.austen took the part of the aristocratic Mrs. Pringle, Adelaide Kelly, the part of the daughter, and Elwyn Thompson, the role of butler. The Russian Cabaret act led by Frances Boone and Dave Lamson, and assisted by eight little Russian girls, proved a great success. The Orphean Club Quartette put on a very clever act. Our friend Andre looked so tweet all dressed up like a lil boy. Those taking part were Harry Kennedy. Dave Lamson, Ralph Porter, and Andre Xeuman. The last number on the program was a song, Just a Week from Today,” led by Adelaide Kelly and Florence Stanley, and assisted by a group of six chorus girls. fter the performance, the chairs were cleared away and the dancers held sway for a couple of hours. The success of the cabaret was due, for the most part, to Clue Carey’s untiring efforts. (291