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

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Paly at the Olympic Games One of the interesting features of the Olympic Games was the number of participants who were alumni of the Palo Alto High School. W hen we call to miiul the names of Morris Kirksey, John Norton. “Dink ’ Templeton. Dave Wallace, and ‘Teg” Murray, wc think of the athletic victories, made possible by these men. which have given Paly the name of being the predominating school in athletics of the State. Morris Kirksey, John Norton, and ‘Teg’ Murray were all point winners in the track contests held in the Bel- gian city. Jack Patrick, who is captain-clect for the succeeding season of football at Stanford, and Dave W allace were members of the well-known rugby team which captured all the laurels wherever they went. Not only are these men making a success of athletics, hut in business and profession as well they are prospering. Johnny Norton, the man who cut two-fifths of a second from the low hurdle record, is now at the head of the department of education of the public schools of Berkeley. Murray is achieving prominence for his work in art. while the other four men arc completing their college courses at Stan lord, and without a doubt are scheduled to become as prom- inent as their contemporaries. Let us all get behind athletics and not let them lose their place in the school’s activities. Although we are here primarily for educa- tion. we must remember that a “sound body is the temple of an ac- tive mind.” and not neglect our bodies at the expense of our minds. The athletic victories made by this year's teams have certainly put Paly Hi’s name hack on the map as one of the most aggressive schools. Of the major sports, baseball and track were the most successful, Paly winning the P. A. L. championship in the former, [30]

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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

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Football—Upper row: Donald Clark, Ilay, Farm in, Charles, Cairaud (captain), Martin, I’hippen, Moy, Olninc. Hadley (coach), Kennedy. Cower row: Brown, Card, Sherman, George Hays, Walter Hays, I.eiatner, Hunter. naskctlKill—120-lb.: MaeGowon, Moslurr, Draper. Clutc, Murchison (captain), Boston, Dunniway. Haskctlxill—ijolb.: Murchison, I’oston, Kthen, Scofield, Shaw, Haley (captain). Basketball—Unlimited: Richards, Cowell, Brown, Harper (captain), Troutman, Roller, Dun- niway, Hughes. [31]