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

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1930 volume:

e-irv, T Li . TTT €6) c THE MADRONO PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS OF THE PALO ALTO UNION HIGH SCHOOL c gg o ? X ' P T ICT. I THE MADRONO ; ■_.- 193o ra P| Jore ' word We, the Class of 1930, after having spent four profitable and pleasure-filled years in this school, wish to leave some- thing behind us to be remem- bered by. This Madrono, the traditional publication of the Senior Class, is our humble bequest. We have done our best to make it worthy, and hereby make our addition to the archives of the school. I ■J ■Us m tf ; view of her years of faithful service on behalf of the students of the high school, the Senior Class dedicates its 1930 Madrono to Miss Sophia Cramer 3n £9ll?mortatti JAMES CORNWALL 1 CONTENTS ■ T ACADEMIC ORGANIZATIONS DRAMA LITERARY SPORTS ?- «-l   i _ i i_ • ■ ■ . ' B ?o.Z The Madrono June 1930 FACULTY Waltfr H Geo. E. Mercer Dorothea D. Betts Georgia Clark Lusanna Clary Sophia Cramer Clark Cypher Florence Edmundson Marie Eustace Robert Fraser Naomi B. Gill Mabel J. Gottfnberc Doris Green J. R. Grinstead Lina J. Guerrero Grace Hartley Louise Heatwole Frances Huntington R. J. Jungerman Virginia Kelly J. J. Kilpatrick Harriet McCausland Nichols, Principal Leona H. McCully L. E. McFadden Elizabeth McInnes William C. McInnis Marie Briggs Stella McKee Harold Mvtthews Nellie Matthews Como Montgomery Bert C. Moody Lillian Morehouse Harriet Nelson Ruth Preston Howard Ray Prudence Sexton M. E. Shippy Edith Stewart George Stewart Ingegerd Uppman Elizabeth Wenk Nellie Williams June 1 1930 The Madrono Student Body Affairs THi- 1929-30 Student Body officers deserve special cred it for the manner in which they carried through the year, meeting and successfully overcoming a number of serious conditions which arose during their term. A spirit of bad conduct almost amounting to rowdyism which pre- vailed through the first semester was put down largely through the efforts of the commissioners, and the drawing up of a new constitution was accomplished by that body, with the co-operation of the citizenship classes. After the graduation of Otis Moneyhun, Commissioner of Social Welfare, Joe Lawry was elected to carry on his work, and has made a notable success. Being only a junior, Joe was able to run for the position for next year, and he was the only nominee, confirming his success. After graduating in mid-year, Otis got a position with a steamship company and made trips to both New York and Hawaii. Eldridge Weaver was an outstandingly successful Com- missioner of Finance, piloting the books , of the student body through a turbulent year, and turning them over to his sucessor in a considerably more reassuring condition than when he had received them. Lilian Erwin, as editor of the Campanile and Commis- sioner of Literary Activities, has consistantly improved the make-up, policy, and style of the paper, having willingly tried many changes toward improvement . Marjorie Miles, as Commissioner of Girls ' Activities, ana president of the Girls ' League, directed her office very ably, and accomplished much charity work with the co-operation of the Girls ' Leaeue. Bob Rankin managed the business end of Boy ' s Athletics very capably, and the finances especially, prospered under his guidance. Co-operating with the Board of Athletic Control, many improvements were effected. The Madrono June 1930 Margaret Robertson Margaret Rosebrook Dora Levin Barbara Lewis Lillian Erwin Thad Lovett Robert Hawthorne John Conley Daniel Izu Artyn McLaughlin Loretta Partridge Alice Dolan Madeline Berg Constance Bacon Maurinc Mallet Eldridge Weaver Emile LaCombe Charles Tuffli William Moore Wilho Erickson June 1 1930 The Madrono V k A Q £1 i Charles Baracchi Barbara Vaughn Astor Nelson Dorothy Da Mant Herbert Jenkins Doiothy Sanor Francis Michener Julia Pfafflin Malcolm Almack Una Andrews Venard Jackson Dorothy Leps George Goodall Esther Clifford Alfred Kay Alvera Nelson Lowell Young Winifred Hickey Calvin Coover Roberta Hindes The Madrono June 1930 Poyyen Hwang Marion Smith Will am Byxbee Alexander Spoehr Amado Patacsil Marianne Tyler Florence Mannon Nettie Miller Treva Wheeler Ruhama Heston Milton Adamson Arthur Nelson Frank Ingersoll John Fowler Peirce McDowell Helen Morgan Ethel Magnuson Elsie Heald Erma Pearson Marion Slonaker June 1930 The Madrono r • V ' ' |:|j f4k . i aa John McKellip Marjorie M:les Edward Lattimore Elizabeth Maicr Richard Kingham Josephine Schreckenghaust Kenneth Eells Ann Perlcut William Proctor Marjorie Chittenden John Rear Olive Baldwin Ralph Shaw Evelyn Benson Donald Scarf Grace Modglin Guy Foster Vesta Schlucter Clayton Roberson Gladys Malott The Madrono June i 1930 Eleanor Wilson Orval Hopkins Dorothy Burrows Ph lip Chnstensen Charlotte Mendel Richard Buckwalter Bertha Geddes Dean Standley Joan Wheeler Otis Moneyhun Laura Henry Anthony Morse Eleanor McNab David Basset Janet Hartmanshcnn Jack Misenhimer Adele Guidoux Gordon McLachlan Jean Anderson Thomas Moore June 1930 The Madrono L C! . 5 £ , |j V I. C. A fc N William Mackenzie Herbert Dengler Samuel Alberson Robertson Denney Robert Moulden Elsa Thuesen Effie Cardoza Laura McGuire Virginia Kite Alice Steers Everett Lesley Jack Lausten Lloyd Sublett Robert Rankin Edmund Whitney Alberta Anderson Barbara Binns Peggy Young B.irbara Berryman Blanche Byram The Madrono June i 1930 Percy Dawson Edith Harcourt Myron Roberts Arriette Gorman iValter Widman Grace Conover Gund Hettinger Margaret Carter Hugh Harvey Helen Caine Sidney Head Susumu Nakamura June 1930 The Madrono AU Kenneth Hulme Anna Kellcy Kent Thoits Wanda Stormcr Will Dickey Dorothy Saunders Arnold Greenlaw Esther Lcmos Ernest Balcombe Floy McCurrie Morris Baldwin Edmund Whitney Einar Bcrgren The Madrono June 1930 The Officers The Class of 1930 THE original class of 1930 entered this high school about 85 strong, fresh from Intermediate. A large majority have stayed in the class all the way through high school, and a good many of the class officers have always been chosen from this group. In a total class of 155, all four of the officers of the class have come direct from Charming Intermediate. It is very easy to remember the thrill of coming to high school. How small you felt! And how small you were! With few exceptions the freshman curriculum consisted of history, algebra, English, and a language. This was the first year that the use of the Palo Alto High School was avail- able to students graduated from the Mayfield Grammar School, Mayfield having been annexed to Palo Alto in 1925, and many came over from that community. That was before the day of sidewalks along the Highway, and a deep path was worn across what is now the golf practice field. Southgate was a young but up-and-coming subdivision, and did a great deal to promote good feeling between the newly joined communities. The new library had been not built and one would walk right in where now is the intersection by the Chem- istry room, 500. The open theatre was a barren waste, full of parked cars, for though there are not the 130 cars that we now boast, there were enough, according to Mr. Nichols, to present quite a problem. The class of 1930 is proud to have gained many popular and upstanding additions, and leaves the school with a light heart. June i 1930 The Madrono HOROSCOPE NAME OCCUPATION OTHERS OPINION FATE Adamson , Milton Alberson, Sam Almack, Malcolm Anderson, Alberta Anderson, Jean Andrews, Una Bacon, Constance Balcomb, Earnest Baldwin, Morris Baldwin, Olive Baracchi, Charles Bassett, David Benson, Evelyn Berg, Madeline Bergren, Einer Berryman, Barbara Binns, Barbara Buckwater, Richard Burrows, Dorothy Byram, Blanche Byxbee, Billy Caine, Helen Campbell, Clarence Cardoza, Effie Carter, Margaret Christensen, Philip Being a nuisance Filling up flat tires Not practicing what he preaches Song and dance Blushing Speaking Spanish Bringing home the bacon Boy Scout Being Cocky Stealing hearts Immigration officer Growing Beauty specialist Who knows? Cutting classes Nursemaid Gossip Senior Court Spanish Club Making eyes Gob Journalist Jack of all trades Jack Harpooning Anti-Swede radical An American Tragedy Shy I don ' t see how he won that prize! Just another blonde Retiring So So What a ham! Weak-minded Intelligent? Languid lily Wouldn ' t voice it Little runt Exotic Including the Scandina- vian Wotds inadequate Dainty Gossip Dead from the neck both ways Sweet, simple, and girlish Stuff Flower that blooms in the spring Mh-Mh! Athlete Datk Beauty They shall not pass Norse god Bottle-washer Flat tire Bootlegger Baby blues singer Schoolmarm Society queen Sliced Horsing around Rising young street- cleaner Nobody knows Mussolini ' s right-hand man Organ grinder ' s monkey Dish-washer Gym teacher Toe-dancer Hog-caller Gossip Beauty-rest mattress salesman Night-club hostess Equestrienne Soap Box Orator Hash-slinger Banana Vendor The Mrs.? Broad-minded Plumber The Madrono June 1930 NAME OCCUPATION OTHERS OPINION FATE Chittenden, Mar jorie Tit-tat-toe Clifford, Esther Picking daisies Conley, John Flirting Conover, Grace Airing teeth Coover, Calvin Learning chords Dawson, Percy- Da Mant, Dorothy Dengler, Herbert Denny, Robertson Dickey, Bill Dirksen, Aldena Dolan, Alice Elliot, Doris Erickson, Wilho Erwin, Lillian Espy, Elmira Foster. Guy Fowler, John Gardner, Louis Geddes, Bertha Goodall, George Greenlaw, Arnold Guidoux, Adele Harcourt, Edith Hartmanshenn. Janet Hawthorne, Robert Head, Sydney Heald, Elsieann Henry, Laura Dream daddy Giggling Woman hater Running from girls Drinks Good girl Keeping out of the limelight Boiling Cheerful cherub Nobody ' s business Permanent craves Pullin ' weeds Bulling teachers Own business Gazing Pest Foolin ' round Interrupting Studying Excavator for precious metals Cherub Printer ' s devil Schoolgirl Librarian Lop-sided Noisy Pure and simple Is she tough? A pair of glasses and something to put them on. Don Juan De Mented Back to Nature Paderewski of his people Little brother Little red riding hood Harmless Air cooled Weeping willow Wildcat Cream Brownie ■ Beanpole Little prairie flower Big Bertha Goody Goody Head waiter Wot a laff! Gilt edged Small change Ghunie Dumbell All right Book worm Pacifist KQW Singer Painless Parker Barnacle Bill Salvation Army Band Reaping wild oats Pleasing Daddy Aborigines Mother of ten Pool The wolf Radio announcer Fallen arches Song and dance man Editor of Mayfield News Penciled eyebrows Milkman Missionary Plucked Reno Chaperone Swiss navy Frog legs Trained gold seal Klondike Politician (crooked) Circus freak Chorus girl Vegetarian June ' 1930 i i i The Madrono NAME OCCUPATION OTHERS ' OPINION FATE Heston, Ruhama Chaucer More noise Yale Hettinger, Gund Invalid Simple soul from rural districts Campfire girl Hickey, Winifred Pious Choice Breaking strings Hindes, Roberta Tennis 57 varieties D. A. R. Hopkins, Orville In trouble Rat Sing Sing Hulme, Kenneth Chewing gum Big buttering yegg Bus driver Gorman, Arriette Looking up On the up ' n up Going down Ingersoll, Frank A sophomore Simp O ' Dill Watch dealer Jackson, Vernard Doubtful Dizzy Steeple-jack Jenkins, Herbert Dreaming Young mountain pine Social butterfly Kay, Alfred The Constitution Crooked Bellhop Kelly, Anna Arne She ' ll get by Arne Kingham, Richard Paly pollywog Spanish type Trained seal Kite, Virginia The Circle P Sky pilot High flying LaCombe, Emile Athletics Mysterious Endorsing Luckies Lattimore, Ed Happy daze Unconscious Lonely nights Lausten, Jack Following Effie Quiet Pearly Gates Lemos, Esther Being streamlined Streamlined Model Lesley, Everett Strong man Disgustingly . . . ? Writing fairy tales Leps, Dorothy Ah-waah Oooh! Ahh! Levin, Dora Dark looks Lula Lula Lewis, Barbara Dallas Good technique Better technique Mackenzie, Wm. Oologist Why ' d he come back? Chasing street cars Lovett, Thadd Posing Censored Genius (so he says) McCurrie, Floy Shaking her head Too late Who knows? McDowell, Peirce Oratore Learned how in 30 days Pugilist McGuire, Laura Walking the halls Good walker Better walker McKellip, John Poker-face Bamboo sprout Commander of U.S.S Marblehead McLaughlin, Art Trombone Chicago gangster Sword swallower Mich en er, Frances Eating It floats Mattress tester The Madrono June ' 1930 NAME Magnussen, Ethel Maier, Elizabeth Mallet, Maurine Malott, Gladys Mannon, Florence Mendell, Charlotte Miles, Mar jorie Miller, Nettie Misenhimhr, Jack Moore, Tom Modglin, Grace Moore, Bill Morgan, Helen Morse, Anthony Moulden, Robert Nakamura, Susumu Nelson, Alvera Nelson, Arthur Nelson, Astor Parker, Louise Partridge, Loretta Patacsil, Amadeo Pearson, Erma Perkut, Anna Pfafflin, Julia Proctor, William Rankin, Robert Rear, Jack Robertson, Clayton Robertson. Margaret OCCUPATION Chewing Turning her head Whispering Merill Willis Tuba Girls ' Jinx Windjammer Red Chrysler Dodging the females Sheik Shirley Bass drum Walking home Putting on the dog Imported Fooling around Typing Own business Looking his best Being unique Sunday school Prize fighter Worshipping Chewing straws Choir Chasing rainbows Looking good, being Banjo Babe Ruth Amazing Stories OTHERS OPINION FATE Good chewer Dizzy Only a rose Merry Incorpulated Kittenish Looms large in the public eye Greater Garbo Bashful Honorable Lamb chop Base Overhauled Self-made ladies ' man Three star Diplomatic Brownie Nize bebby Ch ry santhemum Steaming tsk-tsk-tsk-tsk Sweet All in white Pretty hot Tootsie Such men are dangerous bad Shining example The breath of Heaven Bones Stupendous Better one Merry-go-round Loss of speech Gray Hair Picollo New York Congresswoman Ask her! Eating onions Castelleja ' s gardner Mince meat Digging slugs Rough-on-rats Trying to keep up with society Farm Relief board Flagpole sitter Through the mirror Mayor of Purissma Spoiled Tea room Danseuse Miracle-man Milpitas Hotter Prima Donna Perfect lady Fallen angel Ballet dancing Human Skeleton Nun June i 1930 The Madrono NAME Roberts, Myron rosebrook, marg. Sanor, Dorothy Saunders, Dot. Scarf, Donald schleuter, vesta Shaw, Ralph Slonaker, Marion Spoehr, Alexander Standley, Dean Steers, Alice Storm er, Wanda Sublett, Lloyd Thuesen, Elsa Thoits, Kent Tuffli, Charles Tyler, Marrianne Vaughn, Barbara Wheeler, Joan Weaver, Eldridge Wheeler, Treva Whitney, Edmond Wideman, Walter Wilson, Eleanor Wong, Yen Young, Lowell Young, Peggy Warner, Tom OCCUPATION OTHERS ' OPINION Organ grinder Painting pictures Our tennis star Quietness No witness Whoopee Night school Being blond Galley-slave None Walking Shorthand Actress Senior Court Shining shoes Frenchman Fairy Sunday-school teacher Collecting frat pins Knocking over hurdles Wayne Making announcements Marcelling Dinah ' s Revolutionist Window- washer Menlo Trying to play football Fruit Soup Meat Wotta wallop Salt water taffy Faithful Fido Whooee Caveman 6th commissioner Contented Rowdy Chubby cheeks Sedate God ' s gift to the Ameri- can girl She percolates Muscle-bound between the ears Abnormal Big Girl Miss Volstead Swelling What does he do with the money? Can ' t help it Very efficient Mild, yet they satisfy One from many Clever Youngster Underslung Kinda dumb FATE Mannequin Artist Agnews Bedroom slipper Shark Bait Whoops Bar-tender Brunette Fish monger Joe College Crunching candy Teaching shorthand Husband Miss America Prune magnate Delivery boy Bigger ' n better Missionary Old maid Coin collector House-frau Circus barker Ditch digger Soda slinger Follies Russian Barber Somebody ' s stenog Water boy The Madrono June 1930 1% r B il So we 0 A Mid-Year C au o 2.929-30, ir vVA Numbered 25 June 1 1930 The Madrono __ A Gf High Junior Officers Low Junior Officers High Sophomore Officers Low Sophomore Officers High Freshman Officers Low Freshman Officers The Madrono June 1930 The Officers of the League The Boys ' League The Boys ' League, to which any boy in the Student Body automatically be- longs, was organized primarily to elevate the standards of sportsmanship and clean living among the boys, and has also done its share on the social side. The meetings of the League, taking place on every other Tuesday, were, on the whole, very interesting, as the subject matter employed by the various speakers generally included topics of extreme interest to any high school boy. One of the peppiest entertainments of the year was provided by the League under the direction of President Christensen . . . namely, the Boys ' Stunt Show. This is only the second year the show has been presented, but the authorities showed no lack of experience in the manner in which they executed their work The offices were filled by Phil Christensen, president; Anthony Morse, vice- president; Sydney Head, secretary-treasurer; and Dean Standley, sergeant-at- arms. Though the Boys ' League does not go in for charities, as does the Girls ' League, much good work was accomplished this year by its co-operation with other organizations. This was notable when the Board of Athletic Control was trying to arouse interest in athletic activities. June ' 1930 The Madrono The Officers and Faculty Adviser of the Girls ' Leai %ue The Girls ' League Under the able leadership of Marjorie Miles, president; Miss Preston. Dean of Girls, and Barbara Binns, secretary, the Girls ' League has experienced an extremely successful year. Its first undertaking was a party given to welcome the freshmen and new girls. This party and another one given in February for the same purpose were greatly enjoyed by all. In November the annual Girls ' Jinx was given. Nearly all of the members of the League took part in this presentation, either acting in a stunt, helping with the stage settings, or the make-up. The Jinx was a marked success. Charity also found its place. At Christmas time about fifty poor children of the community were given dolls dressed by the girls. Two projects, the annual Mothers ' Tea and the redecoration of Room 12, were taken up by the League in the spring term. About five hundred mothers and alumnae attended the Mothers ' Tea, which was held in the latter part of April. The officers of the League have done their best to further its activities and influence and before leaving their posts have done all in their power to benefit the future of the organization. The Madrono June i 1930 The Guarman Angels o Our School Sports The Board of Athletic Control This year marks the second anniversary of the Board of Athletic Control, which has played such an important part in school activities during the past two years. Under the able supervision of Bob Rankin and Coach Hod Ray, the Board has put over many projects of great importance during the school year. At the beginning of the year the Board organized the Viking Athletic Pre- view, which was published during the football and basketball seasons. This helped to bring about a closer relationship between the teams and the student body. With the help of Lloyd Sublett and the Block P Society, the Board accomplished its greatest piece of work when it brought about the installation ol the football turf, which will stay as a lasting memorial to those who were responsible for it. Besides these other important duties, the Board also awarded the athletic lecters during the season to those who had earned them. In the awarding of these letters, which, to some, may seem an easy task, the Board spent many hours of thought so that the utmost fairness could be maintained. Many cases required extra meetings, and the incidental work. June 1 1930 The Madrono The Largest Block P Society in the History of the School The Block P Society THE Block P Society this year was enlarged to forty-four members, follow- ing the mid-year initiations held in the old gym on January 21. This initiation was not as thorough as the one held at the end of the year, usually at Searsville Lake; nevertheless the good points of the mid-year initiation were felt by the assembled neophytes. The outstanding achievement of the Society this year was the aid it ren- dered to the school football turf fund. In order to raise money for this, refresh- ments were sold at the main Stanford Football games of the year: the Stanford- Cal; Stanford-Southern Cal; and Stanford-West Point games. Over seven hundred dollars was collected, accounting for almost half of the turf fund. The credit for this good work is largely due to Lloyd Sublett, the president of the Block P Society this year. The annual Block P dance was given on April 19, 1930, in die Old Library. On account of attractive decorations and a very good orchestra, the dance was judged one of the best school dances of the year. Officers of the Society were: Lloyd Sublett, president; Bob Moulden, vice-president; Herbert Jenkins, treasurer; John McKellip, secretary; and Einer Bergren, sergeant. The Madrono June 1930 The Stage Wreckers ' Stage Crew The Stage Crew, an indespensable accessory ro all dramatic productions, however small or large, has been outstandingly satisfactory on the high school stage during the past year. All sets were constructed and managed by them, and quietly and efficiently moved between the acts. The stage crew can ruin a play as easily as poor acting. Headed by Eddie Strong, and with Stan Sivertsen as head electrician, the crew earned the praise of all who participated in any play or show. Though heretofore given little publicity, the crew is an up-and-coming organization, with great possibilities. When the school gets its new auditorium, with the new stage and incidental equipment, they will be of enormous importance, much training being necessary to manage a stage of any large proportions. Stan Sivertsen has considerably improved the facilities of the stage in the way of illumination, having moved all the unused equipment from the little theatre to the auditorium. This equipment was more modern than the other, and makes for more realistic effects. More power to the Stage Crew! June 1 1930 The Madrono The Largest Circle P Society in History Circle P Society The Circle P Society has been definitely established as a very important or- ganization of the school, having been enlarged twice in number. A mid- year initiation was held this year for the first time in its history, due to the number of fellows who won letters in 130-lb. football, the new sport just started this year, and to the good standings of the 110 and 130-lb. basketball teams. This is the fifth year of the organization, and it is improving rapidly. Its main object is to increase the interest in minor sports. Track stars and swimmers will also join the ranks of the Society, as they have in the past years, in the last initiation, to be held in June. The duties of members of the Society are to police at all games and meets, and to be car-guards on the grounds during school hours. Among the biggest things of the year is getting up a stunt for the Boys ' Stunt Show and the Carnival. All these duties must be carried out to perfection by the members. Officers for the first semester were Eddy Caine, president; Don Collins, vice- president ; and Don Albertson, secretary-treasurer. Due to the fact that Caine and Collins had won major letters, another election had to be held during the mid-year initiation, Al Smithee being elected president, and Thomas Aitken, vice-president. The Madrono June i 1930 The Largest Forum Club in School History Forum Club WITH a membership of sixty-five, larger rhan it has ever had before, the Forum Club pulled through the year with colors flying. Two Penin- sula Debating League Debates were held during the year, the first in March against Sequoia, at Redwood City, and against Santa Cruz, at Palo Alto, on the subject, Resolved, that the expansion of the chain stores system is detri- mental to the American people. ' ' Jimmy Ray, Alfred Kay, Coburn Palmer, and Leo Cook represented Palo Alto. In the second, Los Gatos and Sequoia were debated in League debate on the question, Resolved, that all regular, required home work should be abolished in California High Schools , in April. John Kennedy, William Proctor, Ruth Mayer, and Frances Burke represented Palo Alto. Several other school debates were engaged in, one in January with Girls ' High in San Francisco in which John McKellip, Kenneth Eells, Barbara Vaughn, and Charlotte Downey participated. Lambert Gaily, Robert Schuck, and Harmer Ker debated against a sopho- more team from Bellermin Preparatory School in May, on the Philippine ques- tion. There were intra-club debates varying from co-education to capital punishment. June ' 1930 The Madrono The Editorial Staff of the Lit Literary Magazine FOR a two-year-old publication, the Literary Magazine this year has made an astonishing impression on the Student Body, and has invoked favorable comment from every side. Early in the fall of 1929, its printed cover first appeared and attracted much notice, lending esteem to its contents. Then in the spring, the pages were printed on both sides for the first time, making room for more material. All compositions are taken from the English classes. At the beginning of the second semester, Bill Mackenzie, the editor, re- signed, and the Magazine found itself without a chief. Since no substitute could be found on short notice, it was decided to proceed without an editor. The staff is as follows: Short Stories Frances Burke Travel Claire Mitchell Essays Jimmy Ray Vrosh Page Don McCash Art Ormond McGill Managing Editor . . . Martha Springer Vacuity Advisor Mrs. Gill Business Manager . . . Coburn Palmer Correspondence Bill Brett Poetry Kay Arthur Typing Kenneth Reynolds rf I Nancy Webster Faculty Page Mr. Shippy ( Jim Horsburgh The Madrono June 1930 Spanish Club The Spanish Club is composed of students who are interested in Spain and her language. It meets on every Wednesday noon and entertainment con- sists of talks by people who have live d in or visited the Latin countries, and plays or impromptu entertainment by the members. Special programs have been given at Christmas. A very successful fashion show was given at one of the final meetings. It consisted of about forty paper dolls garbed in costumes peculiar to the various regions and types of Spain. The club presented in April Professor C. E. Kany of the University of California in a Musical Journey Through Spain. From the proceeds fifteen copies of a Spanish song book were purchased. A very successful year has been enjoyed under the guidance of Dorothy Burrows, president; Marjorie Chittenden, librarian; and Douglas Burrows, secretary-treasurer. Mrs. Guerrero earned the appreciation of all. Boys ' Glee Club ecause of the assemblies being held on Tuesdays this year, the Boys ' Glee ► Club has accomplished very little, with the very notable exception of the part it took in producing the annual Operetta. In this it was aided by the Girls ' Glee Club, whose co-operation is always secured. Purple Towers , this year ' s musical show, was a combination comedy-romance-mystery, and was greatly enjoyed by all. Many individual members of the Club presented short entertainments at the various shows of the year. Jack Rear and Francis Michener were among the most popular, giving several duets. Francis Michener ' s voice attracted much favorable comment in the newspapers. Mr. Matthews, the faculty advisor of the Glee Club, wrote the harmony for many songs sung by both the Girls ' and Boys ' Glee Clubs, and did a great deal toward their progress. June 1 1930 The Madrono Co-Op Store Having completed four and one-half years of service to the students of Paly High, the Co-op., the student body store, shows a growth in value of $475.00, and carries a much increased line of school supplies. Among the specific examples of added service to the school this year are a new binder and a new felt pennant, both with the school seal, lower prices on thesis paper, and several new lines of fountain pens. This year the store has adopted a motto, The Student ' s Own Store, which expresses the purpose of the store, which is to give the most possible service to the student body. All excess profits are turned over to some needy school fund or society or are used to buy new equipment for the store. During the past year, both these things were done: $200 was donated to the fund for the new football turf; and $160 was used to purchase a cash register, which, among other improvements, makes our store one of the most efficient on the whole peninsula. Latin Club Thr Latin Club has passed another interesting and progressive year, with Coburn Palmer and Grace Modglin as Dictators. The change was effected because Coburn, at the end of the first semester, found that he had too much to do, so he resigned, giving place to Grace. The Latin Club always adds much to the spirit of the Christmas season by singing Latin carols in the halls of the school, together with the other language classes. These carols are usually the original old carols, which were sung centuries ago in England, also in Latin. The Latin classes are always gaining in size, which makes the meetings of the Latin Club continually increasing interest. Songs are sung in Latin, and talks are given on the manners and customs of ancient or modern Rome. Officers for the beginning of the year were: Coburn Palmer, director; Grace Modglin and Henry Lanz, councillors; Jim Horsburgh, quaestor; Fred Palmer, censor. Miss Clary was sponsor and faculty advisor. The Madrono June 1 1930 The Officers of the Campanile The Campanile UNDER the guidance of Lillian Erwin and Miss Heatwole, the Campanile his year was one of the best since the paper was established some twelve years ago. The staff worked smoothly together, and despite a slight change in the middle of the year, things went along without a hitch. The Campanile was turned into a weekly this year, and the benefits of hav- ing a paper every week instead of twice a month were apparent to everyone concerned. An improvement in makeup over former years was also noticeable. Every activity was well covered. The journalism class helped more than usual this year, and practically every member of the class was on the staff. The editorial staff for 1930 was: Editor-in-Chief Lillian Erwin Managing Editors Sydney Head, George Goodall Sports Editors George Goodall, Bill Olds Business Manager Bob Hawthorne Fac dty Advisor . Miss Heatwole June t 1930 The Madrono m CTj C M The Madrono June 1930 The Officers and Faculty Advisor of the 1930 Madrono The Madrono After a race with time, the Madrono made its appearance for 1930 early in June, with all subscriptions sold. The way in which the Student Body supported the publication was gratifying far beyond what we had expected, and made all our effort seem very worth while indeed. The 1930 staff was chosen almost entirely from the senior class, as is cus- tomary, and very few changes were made throughout the year. Considering the small size of the staff, this was unexpected, and shows that each member earned his credit. The staff is as follows: Editor . . . . Business Manager Art Editor . Photographs . . Organizations . Boys ' Sports . Faculty Member . Society . Bill Mackenzie Peirce McDowell . Ralph Shaw Phil Christensen . Charles Tuffli John McKellip Miss Huntington Marion Slonaker Girls Sports Barbara Binns Drama Joan Wheeler Assistant Thad Lovett u . .Mariorie Miles Horoscope ... IT , ' . r Herbert Dengler Advertising . . . Janet Hartsmanshenn Assistant Constance Bacon General Anthony Morse June 1930 The Madrono The Madrono June i 1930 Our Band in the New Uniforms Band The Band, always a wonderful asset to the school, this year proved itself more indispensible than ever. Although it was smaller than last year, the music was better, and the individual players were on a whole, more expert. During the fall the Band played at all rallies and games, and learned the school songs of all our adversaries, so as to be able to pay them the compliment of playing them at- the games. At the major football games the Band func- tioned as a rooting section inasmuch as they formed, with paper cards, a red- and-green P. This was worked up by Bob Fraser, and made our Band quite distinctive. During May, the Band busied itself with concert work, taking part in the Band Contest on the fifth, and later playing at the Community House on May Day and also on May 18. The Band this year invested in new uniforms, paid for from the proceeds of die Boys ' Stunt Show, having red capes with green linings, and red caps, military style. Kenneth Hulme was diis year ' s Drum Major, and was a great success, making a very imposing appearance. Their career was capped with a fine concert for graduation. Mr. Matthews, as director, won and retained the enthusiasm of all. June ' 930 The Madrono The School Musicians Orchestra DURING the fall the time of the Orchestra was principally taken up by or- ganizing the instruments into a comprehensive group with efficient sec- tions of players. Also music was furnished for many of the plays and was en- joyed by every audience. Mr. Matthews also spent much time in arranging harmony for various stunts in the Jinx and the Stunt Show. In the spring several exchange concerts were held, the one at San Mateo attracting attention, and the one with Mountain View, held here, being notable for the good music rendered by both orchestras. After that came Music Week, which included concerts by the combined orchestras of Mountain View and Palo Alto both here and there, and a concert by our musicians at the Stanford Theatre. Our orchestra attracted much at- tention, being with full instruments, with the exception of a harp. Both playing at assemblies and at the various plays, the orchestra filled a serious need. Mr. Matthews lavished much time and energy upon the arrange- ment of his concerts. This year was one of the biggest years in the history of the music department of this school. The Madrono June 1 1930 The Ever-Growiii ' ' G-A.A. Girls ' Athletic Association Another successful and very active year has been experienced by the Girls ' Athletic Association. In the course of this year it has decided many im- portant matters pertaining to girls ' sports. Many new members have joined the Block P Society. Members of the G. A. A. have participated this year in several very enjoy- able playdays, both here and at other schools. The most interesting were the ones given by the University of California girls for all the Girls ' Athletic As- sociations on the peninsula; the G. P. A. L. Playdays at San Jose; and another one in which all the schools of this county, and Sequoia, of San Mateo county, were present. An executive board composed of the officers and eight sport heads controls the G. A. A. The worthy officers for this year were Madeline Berg, president; Barbara Binns, first vice-president; Alice Dolan, second vice-president; and Loretta Partridge, secretary. Heads of sports were Roberta Hindes, hockey; Dorothy Burrows, volleyball; Alvera Nelson, basketball; Anna Perssan, base- ball; Marion Matravers, swimming; Reo Sato, hiking; Ethel Sharkey, tennis; and Martha Springer, playdays. Miss aHrtley and Mrs. Green were the athletic coaches. June i 1930 The Madrono it ,., The Glee Club, Twenty-five Strong Girls ' Glee Club Assemble twenty-five girls full of fun, and who love to sing, and what have you? The Girls ' Glee Club, whose members keenly appreciate the faithful efforts of their faculty advisor, Miss Elizabeth Wenk, to develop their talent. Their first offering of the year 1929-1930, was a stunt in the Girls ' Jinx, when they appeared as Gypsies gathered about a campfire, with voices blended in sweet harmony to contribute their share toward a pleasureable evening. A genuine spirit of co-operation has prompted the Club to furnish choruses for various occasions . . . such as the carols at the Christmas season, interesting selections for the Girls ' League, a Spanish Sextette for the Mothers ' Tea, and a clever harmony stunt for the harmony stunt for the Carnival Gaieties. One of the peppiest events of the year was the Glee Club dance, held on September sixteenth. Those participating in the production of the annual Operetta will never for- get the splendid aid of Mr. Nichols, Miss Wenk, and Mr. Matthews. The well-deserved success of Purple Towers was a credit to the combined efforts of the Girls ' and Boys ' Glee Clubs. The officers chosen by the Club for the current year were: Claire Mitchell, president, and Edith Harcourt, secretary. DRBMFl The Madrono June 1 1930 ft a o n te c - £ e ' c ? -, g p T Talented Thespians Th espian Club THE Thespians capped a most successful season with a very well received performance of The Importance of Being Ernest, with Anthony Morse as Ernest, and Thad Lovett supported by a very excellent cast. This three-act play, and the Christmas play, were the two notable contributions of the The- spian Club to the dramatic history of the school. The jolly-up plays are also presented by the Club, to make the dances more interesting yet, and this year they were very successful, as were the one-act plays, of which there were three. The profits of the Club go to making the stage more attractive, and buying new and better equipment and scenery. All scenes for Thespian productions are made by the theatre workshop class, under the direction of Miss McKee, who is also art director for the stage. Under the able direction of Joan Wheeler, president; Tony Morse, vice- president; Marion Slonaker, secretary; and Janet Hartmanshenn, treasurer, the Club has left an enviable record behind it. Always looking for ways improve their stage, the club this year has contributed much in the way of equipment, especially to the properties. Miss Ruth Preston was the faculty advisor for the Club and made herself indispensable in many ways. June 1930 The Madrono Everybody Happy? ' The Importance of Being Ernest Oscar Wilde ' s charming and clever play, The Importance of Being Ernest, was this year ' s offering of the Thespian Club as its annual three- act play. The piece is a light, farcical comedy of a conversational nature, whose plot has to do with the attempt of Jack and Algernon to win Gwendolyn and Cecily, respectively. Both the boys find that the girls insist that their names must be Ernest, and the complications that arise when they adopt the name and are found out are truly comical. The play was splendidly directed by Miss Ruth Preston, and the entire cast gave an excellent performance, to be admired by future Thespians.. The cast was as follows: John Worthing. M. P. . . Tony Morse Lane (Butler) . . . Robertson Denny Algernon Moncrieff . . . Thad Lovett Manservant R. Buckwalter Dr. Chausible Joe Lawry Cecily Cardeiv .... Joan Wheeler Hon. Gwendolyn Fairfax .... Marion Slonaker Lady Bracknell Gertrude Bickell Miss Prism Marjorie Miles The Madrono June 1930 A Scene in the Great Cathedral The Christmas Play raTHY the Chimes Rang, the Thespian Cub ' s Christmas gift to the V school, was said to have been one of the most effective productions given here in many a year. It is taken from a story of the same name, by Raymond McDonald Aider.. The plot is concerned with Holger, a small peasant boy, who remains at home from the Christmas ceremonies at the Cathedral in order to befriend an old woman, so that his small brother may go and see the gifts placed on the altar. Of these gifts, it is said that the one offered in the truest Christmas spirit will cause the chimes of the great cathedral to ring out. The old woman, who is suspected from the first to be an angel in disguise, brings about the miracle, and Holger finds himself in the Cathedral. Because of his sincere sacrifice, his small gift of pennies rings the chimes. Choristers walk down the aisle of the Auditorium, and guilt Angels come momentarily to life in order to bless the boy. The setting was very effective, and the costumes colorful. Betty Reynolds played appealingly and understanding the role of little Holger. The cast was as follows: Holger, Betty Reynolds; Steen, Coburn Palmer; Bertel, Paul Scally; an old Woman, Marion Slonaker; Angels, Joan Wheeler and Gertrude Bickell; also Lords, Ladies, etc. June 1 1930 The Madrono A Pretty Scene The Operetta TTt| urple Towers, the operetta presented this year by the music depart- JJ: merit, combined the best features of a mystery play, a romance, and a comedy. The plot had to do with an old, supposedly haunted house called Purple Towers, which was leased by two separate parties, each unknown to the other. One party was composed of Miss Ursula Applegate, a woman of determina- tion; Helen Trumbull, her niece; and Tillie, her maid. The other was made up of a young author and his valet. Mary Vanderlip, the owner, returned, and, on finding the house occupied, masqueraded as cook, and immediately fell in love with the author, and vice-versa. Red Nichols, a prizefighter, brought in the mystery element. He and his trainer had set up training quarters in the house, and provided much fun. The cast was exceedingly lucky to have Mr. Nichols as a dramatic coach. The characters were: Hank Hucklebarry, Kenneth Davies; Phil Bradley, Francis Michener; Snowball, his valet, Jack Rear; Miss Applegate, Frances Burkes; Helen Trumbull, Aimee Neff ; Mary Vanderlip, Claire Mitchell; Tillie, Dorothy Schall; Red Nichols, Kenneth Hulme; Earl Parker, Chester Wells. Much credit for the success is due Mr. Matthews, Miss Wenk, Miss Sexton, and Miss McKee. The Madrono June 1930 The Carnival After the Old Clothes parade at two o ' clock, the Carnival conces- sions began in various classrooms decorated for the purpose. One of the cleverest was the Low Senior Circus, given in the outdoor theatre, and man- aged by Bill Roberts. The Circle P House of Terror, Al Smithee at the head, also proved popular. The Gaieties, beginning at eight p. m. were a great success. Fred Manon ' s orchestra linked the stunts together with its snappy music, and accompanied many of them. Among the most well received performances was Romance, a ballet, featuring Anna Kelly and Jean Erskine. Charlotte Mendel, Marion Slonaker, Peggy Young, Marion Dowdy, Margery Myers and Alberta Ander- son were in the chorus, Robertson Denny accompanying. Another decidedly different stunt was an apache burlesque by Lovey Fay and Sam Alberson. Syncopated Knives, by Steffenson and Sumner was a riotous dissecting act. Joan Wheeler ' s tap dance was a hit of the evening, as was Phil Brown ' s and Lois Christensen ' s. The Grand Finale ended a perfect day. Jolly-up Plays For several years it has been the custom of the Thespian Club to give a short one act play before each jolly-up. These plays have always been enthusiastically received, and really deserve more space than is available. The first play, Sail Right In, with Eldridge Weaver in the lead, was well worth any one ' s time, and added a great deal to the entertainment of the even- ing. It was a comedy of young people, and was very well played. The second playlet, Gas, Air and Earl, with Cecily Jones as the main attraction, was an hysterical farce of a society matron in straitened circumstances trying to marry off her daughter to money. The Ghost Story, the third and last jolly-up play, was a confessed wow. This never-failing favorite by Booth Tarkington was one of the most successful entertainments of the year, and played Ed Whitney and Madeline Berg in the leads. As all who saw will agree, it was some Ghost Story. Although there is no space for the several one-act plays not given at jolly-ups, it should be mentioned that they were very good indeed. June 1930 The Madrono The One-Act Plays THE Thespian Club ' s two one-act plays met with great favor this year, and both enjoyed large audiences. They were held after school, and the proceeds went into the club treasury. The first was the well-known ' Op O ' Me Thumb, with Joan Wheeler in the lead, playing opposite Dean Standley, the big, handsome laborer who won poor ' Op O ' Me Thumb ' s heart. She works in a laundry, and when he brings his shirt to be washed, she begs for the honor of doing it. He does not come back for a year, and she washes the shirt and wraps it in fresh paper every week, hoping that he will notice her, but he does not. Barbara Binns, Marion Dowdy, Cecily Jones, and Charlotte Mendel play other parts. The Turtle Dove, or the dramatized story of the Willow Plate, was the second play. Tony Morse and Gertrude Bickell played the lovers, while Thad Lovett was the vindictive Mandarin, the girl ' s father, who changes Tony into a dove when he discovers all. Otis Moneyhun was the Chinese Prop ' Man, and Barbara Vaughn was gong-bearer. Boys ' Stunt Show Maintaining the high standard set by its first performance last year, the second Boys ' Stunt Show was presented on the evening of April the fifth. The entertainment was characterized by the number and variety of novel stunts presented, including tumbling, tap-dancing, magic pyramids, burlesque and music. The boys well demonstrated in the performance that they possess among their number several who are very talented at this sort of thing. Much credit is due to Phil Christensen, who, as president of the Boys ' League, managed and put on this entertainment. The outstanding stunts presented were the Big Four, a Forum Club pro- duction, and Ormond McGill ' s remarkable exhibition of hypnotism, which alternately mystified, amused, and horrified the audience, for many minutes. Also Big Bertha, with many Block P members, was a hit. The stage set, by the theatre workshop class, was very striking. The Madrono June ' 1930 The Finale of the Jinx Girls ' Jinx ON the evening of November 16, 1930, the Girls ' League presented their annual Girls ' Jinx to a large and appreciative audience. An original and interesting opening for the show cleverly connected many stunts. At the close of the first act, which was called Aladdin ' s Lamp, Gertrude Bickell, as Aladdin, proceeded with the magic lamp in her hands to the side of the stage, where she reclined on cushions. Before each act she rubbed the lamp and requested the genii to bring before her a scene which she described in verse. Each time her wish was fulfilled. Several stunts were outstanding for their originality of ideas and the perfect time and rhythm in which they were enacted: The Comedy Dance and Arabian Romance in which Jean Erskine showed much dancing talent; Gypsy Flame, the Girls ' Glee Club stunt, in which Joan Wheeler did a colorful and graceful gypsy dance; Dust, a modern dancing stunt with a good chorus; and The Flirta- tion, an amusing Pantomine. Much credit for the success of the Jinx is due Winifred Hickey, the pianist. An orchestra, conducted by Florence Mannon and composed of girls, assisted throughout the show. June 1 1930 The Madrono The Cast Senior Play T|  he Rivals, ' ' by Richard Brinsley Sheridan, was chosen for the Senior 11 Play this year by Miss Preston and Dean Standley, head of a committee chosen for this purpose. The play is filled with humor, and Sheridan has caught the fun of the situation confronting two rivals who have fallen in love with the same girl. Mrs. Malaprop, one of the important figures, is a gushing, coquettish old lady, continually using immense, meaningless words, much to the amusement of Sir Anthony Absolute. One of the most amusing incidents is a duel between Bob Acres and Captain Absolute. The cast is as follows: Fag El Weaver Sir Anthony Absolute . . Thad Lovett Captain Absolute .... Tony Morse Faulkland Jack Rear Bob Acres Ed Whitney Sir Lucius O ' T rigger . . Dean Standley David Phil Christensen Thomas Hugh Harvey Mrs, Malaprop .... Joan Wheeler Lydia Languish . . . Marion Slonaker Julia Constance Bacon Lucy Elsa Thuesen The Madrono June 1930 E veryguy By William Proctor 1 iannini: {speaketb) I perceive, as I sit here in my majesty, that the 13 world thinketh not of its capital, that it spendeth widely, profusely, and lavishly upon things very unnecessary to the development of economic pros- perity, that it draweth upon its funds without thinking of the consequences thereof, and that it spendeth solely for the gratification of passing whims, and thinketh not of the future, and that, worst of horrors, it speculated! and gambleth on ye stocke market. Bank Messengers [enters) 1 am here, oh great Giannini, King of Kings and Lord of Lords, to do thy services; my very lymbes are at thy command. Speak, oh Emperor, and I wilt die for thee in carrying out thy wishes. Giannini: Go thou to Everyguy; tell him that his funds are low, that he has overdrawn his account, and command him to appear before me in a space of ten dayes, to give a rekenyge of all expendatures that he has made, both use- ful and useless, and command him to stop speculating on stockes and to present a balanced account with a surplus in the banke within that time, {exit Giannini) {enter Everyguy) Messenger: Everyguy. stand still; whither goest thou so gaylay, forgetting completely to spend wisely, instead, plunging headlong into the most useless and frivilous expensive pleasures in trying to keep thyself abreast of the Joneses. Giannini, our lord and king most high, hath given me com- mand to tell thee that thou hast overdrawn thy account, that thy funds are low, and that thou must refrain from gamboling with stockes, and that thou must appear before him, Giannini, king and lord of all, by the grace of God (a nen), within the space of ten dayes, and that thou must there prese nt a rekynage of ali thy expenses, useful, or useless. Everyguy: Oh, come again some other day, Bank Messenger, but disturb me not now. I would rather give account of my funds after I get that raise in salary, or at least until after my Corrigated Tin Bucket Consolidated goes up a few points. Bank Messenger: Woe be unto thou, Everyguy; the day of judgment is upon thee, and like time, tide, and street cars, it waits for no man. {exit Bank Messenger) June 1 1930 The Madrono Everyguy: Alas and alack! I wish that I had not paid that ten shillings down on that new electric back-scratcher, which is perhaps an unnecessary luxury, as the money would come in handy in balancing my accounts. But here come my Friends, who I am sure can help me out my unfortunate present situation. Friends: [enter) Hail unto thee, Everyguy. Where goest thou on this fine spring morning? Can we not accompany thee? We would go anywhere with thou, if thou but furnish the gas. Everyguy: Friends, you must stand behind me and help me in this, my day of sorrow. Bank Messenger hath just told me that Giannini, lord of lords and king of kings, hath commanded me to make a rekenyge of all my funds, and to balance my account so as not to have a defecit. Could you but lend me a few crowns to cover my deficit? Friends: Sorry, Everyguy, but we must needs wend our weary way onward. Due to hard times, we find money rather tight just now, and although we wish you luck in balancing your accounts, as to giving you money, . . . well good-bye, and good luck, {exeunt Friends) Everyguy: And those were the most trusted of friends, yet they turned me down. However, hope is not all lost, for here come my Relations, (enter Re- lations) Everyguy: Hail, Relations; welcome, in this my time of need. I have been commanded by Giannini, king and lord of all, most high, to balance my accounts and make up the deficit on my bank-book. Could ye but lend a farth- ing or so? I promise you I shall pay it back on next pay-day. Relations: Sorry, Everyguy, but until we have paid for our victrolas, radios, refrigerators, and automobiles, we will not have any free cash on hand (to lend you). We wish you luck, but as to money . . . well, good-bye. (exeunt Re- lations) Everyguy: They love me when I am rich, but let me ask for money, their relationship suddenly dissolves into the air, leaving no trace of its existence. However, cheer be unto us; here cometh my Boss, (enter Boss) Evkryguy: Hail, Boss! May the heavens lift up their voices and rejoice that art with us. Thou seeest me in the most dire disaster, poverty, privation and all that sort of thing. Couldst be so kind as to lend me a few shekles with which I may make up my deficits. The Madrono ]une 1930 Boss: My man, I cannot do anything for thee, but I can introduce thee to several gentlemen who can be of service to thee. Their names are, Percy Verance, Inn Dustry, Co-op Eration, Proo Dence, and Froo Gality. They are rather hard to get along with, but if you are faithful to them, they will be faithful to you to the end. {exit Boss) Everyguy: At last there is some hope. If Percy Vernancc, Inn Dustry, Froo Gality and the rest are, as the Boss said, they are, faithful to die end, then I have yet hope of balancing my accounts, and of bringing more money; then I shall have met the great Giannini ' s request. Here they come, {enter Percy Verance, Inn Dustrr, Co-Op Eration, Proo Dence, and Froo Gality) Everyguy: Welcome, oh, forces of good, in this my time of need. Thou must help me in this my time of disaster, as Giannini hath commanded me to give rekenyge of my expendatures. Percy Verance and the Rest: We come, oh, Everyguy, to give thee ad- vice, not money with which to pay thy bills. Our advice will be hard to follow, and a complete reversal of thy former policies. However, if thou but follow our advice, it shall lead thee to righteousness, riches, and reconciliation with Giannini. Everyguy: Pray tell, what is this great advices that you bring unto me, that will enable me to regain my rightful state of happiness and financial ease? Percy Verance: Thou must needs keep at things. Do not go into an enterprise with lots of vim, vigor and vitality, and then let it go unfinished, but finish it. Deep your thoughts collected, and do not spread the activity of your cerebellum over too many activities. Inn Dustree: I say that thou must needs work hard, and get things done. Do not sit around and think about how hard thou art going to work tomorrow, but do diou thy work today. As each day ' s work counts, do each day ' s work today not tomorrow. Even as An apple a day keeps the doctor away , so an eight-hour day keeps the bill-collector awav. Co-Op Erations If thou but work, and but keep at it, thou wilt not suc- ceed much if thou dost not work in harmony with thy co-sorkers. Each man working unto himself alone accompishes little. All men working for a common good accomplish a lot. Work thou in harmony with thy fellow-men. Proo Dence: Let not thy power overcome thy better senses. If thou be- comst powerful, and rich, consider thyself not superior to thy fellow-men. Be- lune 1 1930 The Madrono fore doing each and any act, consider, Is it worth the trouble? and again, Is it fair to me, to the other party, and to humanity at large? Thou canst not go wrong in following that advice. Froo Gality: Do not spend thy hard earned cash for mere whims of thy ego. Economize on useless luxuries that strive to place you in higher station than your fellow men. Count your pennies and the dollars will take care of themselves. Better, count your dollars, and your bank account will take care of itself. Spend only for lasting things or necessary things. Do not waste precious money on worthless, doubtful pleasures whose influence is soon over, but spend on worth while things. Everyguy: Gentlemen, I extend my most unworthy thanks to you for your sound and timely advice. You have shown me what my follies have been, and have given me the resolve to live a happier and better life by following your advice. Again, I thank you a thousand, nay ten thousand times. Percy, Inn, Proo, Co-Op, Froo (together) Remember, Everyguy, that our advice is worthless unless it is carried out. Farewell to thee and good luck on thy daye of rekynage (exeunt Percy and the Rest) (enter Giannini) Giannini: Everyguy, I see by thy sad, long, face and by thy earnest look in thine eye that, after many long hours of agony and weary struggle, thou hast repented thy sins against me, lord of lords and monarch of monarchs. If thou wilt but follow the advice of Pro Dence and the rest, thou wilt have opportu- nity for freshment of soul, reform of mind, and refuge from the care of the cruel world. Thy sins are forgiven, Everyguy; go thou, eat, drink (water) and be merry, and live happily ever afterwards. But remember, Everyguy, thou hast gotten off easily this time. Adieu! (So endeth the moral play of Everyguy). The Madrono June 1930 The Joke In Church By Alice Hopping |T odney meant well, but you know how it is when the temptation is strong. Jt C-He was a fine and clever little boy, and his parents were very strict with him. He was always taught to sit up straight in church, to avoid turning around to see who entered, or laughing at mistakes made by anyone. This particular Sunday Rodney had accompanied his Grandfather to church. This was a rare occasion, as it was generally the custom for the entire family to be present. It seemed the previous week the Smiths had been called out of town on business, leaving Grandfather and Rodney alone. Grandfather was old, and deaf to a certain extend. He was in a habit of taking a snooze during the sermon. Rodney had been told by his parents that Grandfather had heard many sermons in his day; therefore it was all right for him to take a catnap. Rodney almost wished he were old, so he could relax, and take a nap, too. It was a beautiful day, and everyone was in the mood for church and songs. The choir sang a wonderful anthem. The preliminaries ran off with smooth- ness. But soon the sermon was to start, and Rodney was to sit still through it all without a murmur. The preacher starred out in his old familiar tone, never raising it, never lowering it. During the course of the sermon, he hollered out, The world is stronger, and the people weaker. At this time Grandfather became frantic. He jumped up and started down the aisle toward the altar. In doing so he said: Rodney, I told you God would soon call me home, and sure enough he saw fit to do it on the Lord ' s day. Who could keep a straight face under such conditions? Rodney laughed in church for the first time in his life. June 1 I930 The Madrono The Greatest of Them All By Albert Guerard IN the official record books of today is a brief list of names, those of the win- ners of the marathon race at the Olympic Games. At the head of the list we see: 1896 S. Loues Greece 2h55m.26s. How cold and hard are these figures. Today Simon Loues is but a figure in athletic history. There is no mention made of courage, heroism, and upholding of a country ' s honor. It is because these things are nothing, they are intangible in a world of material records and success. In the mad whirl of today the rest is but a semblance of reality which once existed, but which we cannot see. . . . Over all the country of Greece, in the summer of 1896, was a feeling of joy and gaiety. That year, in the great restored Stadium of Athens, was to be held the first modern Olympic Games, at which Greece had always excelled. From all countries had come the greatest athletes to compete for the symbolical championship of the world. The spring rains had passed, and over all the land of Greece there shone a radiant sun From the Olympian Plain and the shores of the Aegean Sea came a merry crowd. Some were visiting Athens for the first time, and wondered at the many strangers and the foreign athletes. Yet they remained confident. In the first week of competition, however, event after event passed without a victory for Greece, until at last the day came when all events would be com- pleted except the Marathon, the classical race of all Olympic competitions. Greece had but three runners entered in this race. None of these were con- ceded even a remote chance of victory. On the eve of the Marathon an appeal was sent out to all Greek athletes, that a fourth runner might enter in the hope that those who had hitherto been jumpers and weight-throwers might adapt themselves to this event, the last chance of a Greek victory. Though Simon Loues was born a peasant, he inherited through the ages a love for all that was finest. From where we know not. It is a heritage which has no rule of caste. They have said it is dead in a world where material gain is the only human love. This is not so, for in our selfishness we could not live. We cannot understand how the heart of so simple a soul could be torn by sor- row over the honor of his country. But we are wrong. It is in the very simpli- city, that we must seek for the roots of heroism. All through the night the young boy, not yet twenty years of age, tossed in a world of fitful dreams. He could see before his eyes the whole pride of his country crumble into dust, for The Madrono June 1930 alien feet to tread. When he felt that the night was done and he could get no sleep, he rose, and walked slowly to the sea. In the cold gray that precedes the dawn, the fog was rising from the ocean and marking out a rough coast, some black islands in the distance. It was on one of these islands that he was born. To them, in his hour of torment, he wished to return. But that would be acknowledging defeat. Rather would he, and all Greece, die in a constant glory. When the runners at the start of the marathon course were preparing for the race, the announcer once more called out to the assembled crowd for an- other entry for Greece. It was a move born of that hopelessness which realizes defeat, yet will never acknowledge it. To the surprise of the crowd a dark youth, clad in the familiar peasant garb, answered the call. A murmur of laughter and mock applause greeted his dramatic appearance; but when he had stripped off his rude garments, and his fine muscles were exposed, their sarcasm changed to admiration although there was as yet no element of hope. Soon the crack of the pistol was heard, and the runners were on their way. Every one of the young Greek ' s adversaries was trained to the minute, and all had covered many times the distance of the 26 mile course. Almost three hours later, the gates to the stadium swung wide, while a herald announced the approach of the runners. Suddenly a slight figure ran into sight. It was not the Gallic nor the American champion that the crowd saw there. It was Loues, and in his hand was a flower, the emblem of Greece. Though he was alone, far ahead of the other competitors, the race was not yet won. He must still finish one lap inside of the stadium, before he would reach the finish line. But, so far in his purpose, he could not fail. In a mad delirium of joy, the crowd had rushed from the stands on to the track, and all eyes were on the line runner. His eyes were closed, and about his lower face were marks of intense pain. From his mouth pour ed blood; the lungs were punctured from the strain. Suddenly a smile crossed his drawn face. In one of those instants of realization, which come but once in a lifetime, he knew that he would finish, that the race was his. When the crowd reached him he was dead. Across the sun there passed a small cloud, but then the sun came forth in a newer, greater glory. In that instant of triumph the whole dying soul of a nation was reborn. Across the lips of the dead conqueror still lay a smile, and still the crowd came and adored him. Death cannot cope with such as these. It could not take from these people their hero. Only time would do that. June 1930 The Madrono I Am Hungry and I Am in Love Charles Chao. I know not why I am so sad, Playing seems to me a burden And songs are like cries. Nothing can amuse me, I cannot be consoled; My mind is far away, I am hungry and I am in love. I am hungry not for dainties. Bread and salt are all I desire. I am hungry for knowledge. I am not in love with beauties. Marriage, that trifle, will not trouble me. I am in love with the highest institutions of learning, Where one can study what he wishes. I am in a world in which the mass is driven along. Aimless individuals mingle with the ambitious ones, And geniuses are hindered by the blockheads. Nothing is taught by experiments; All are dry facts from inanimate books. Bullies are worshipped, while scholars are neglected. Far beyond our sight, in back of the shadowy mist, Arc the eardens of culture Impregnating the universe with fragrance. They are the homes of the learned, The promised land of the scholars. There will I bravely go Even though I have to fight with thousands of obstacles. If my mind be tolerant and facile And if all my powers are bent in that direction, Sometime I shall reach my goal. When my puny brain has been nurtured, When I can judge between right and wrong; Then with knowledge in head and God in mind Skyward will I fly: never will I turn my face Except to say goodbye. The Madrono June 1 1930 I The Shiner By Leo Andriano T WAS after dinner. Mr. Popadopolous was reading the evening newspaper while the Mrs. was busily sewing. Well, John, don ' t you think it ' s great to have Percival Henry Junior at col- lege? Just think of the nice gentlemen he associates with, and what a fine education he is getting. Of course, you have to pay quite a lot to send him there, but when he becomes a business man he will pay it all back to you. Uh huh, came from behind the newspaper. Then he might become a politician, a governor, a congressman. Oh John! He might even be President. No answer from John, but that did not dis- courage her. Soon Percival will play paddle, tennis, croquet, and ping-pong. His name will be all over the sporting news as he will be as popular as Babe Ruth, the football player, Gene Tunney, the home-run hitter, and Red Grange, the boxer. John put down his paper. Talking about boxing reminds me of a letter I received from Junior. He says ' got a swell lamp from boxing. ' Didn ' t I tell you? The dear boy. I just knew he ' d win something at his athletics! The Lament of Geometry By Barbara Shaw Oh! Why did I venture so near — Just think of the things I could do — That Geometry? Without geometry. It ' s sad, but I ' ll flunk it, I fear Instead I must sit here and brew — My geometry. O ' er geometry. And now as I drill in my head — Next time I ' ll not take it, I know — That geometry, That geometry I fear it will send me to bed — But please tell me what I can do — Such geometry! With geometry! June 1930 The Madrono O C I E T Y Jolly-ups Of the four jolly-ups given this year, not one failed to attract more than one hundred couples. The first was a plain one, Otis Moneyhun ' s second dance, and was greatly enjoyed. Lights hightened the gay atmosphere. The second was an Old Clothes dance, which is always popular. The prizes awarded for the best costumes went to Vida Volkhardt and Robert Mackenzie, and four very interesting stunts were given, Bill Weinstock rendering Just a Song at Twilight , accompanied by Ormond McGill. The third was a sport dance, and was the best of the year, with many stunts. It was Joe Lawry ' s first jolly-up. The fourth featured a Treasure Hunt for suckers as prizes, the prize sucker winning the main prize. Joe Lawry was assisted very ably, and both his dances were very successful. Class Parties Due to the very efficient committees working under the class presidents, the class parties this year were greatly enjoyed. The freshman fracas was the usual Track Meet, with Mr. Mercer presiding. Dancing followed the usual contests, comic in nature. The sophomore party this year was an unusual success; the dance was held January 18 in the old gymnasium. An exceptionally good decoration committee turned the gym into a cabaret of the most realistic kind. A great variety of stunts were given by members of the class, and balloons were favors. The juniors presented their usual Barn Dance in the Old Library on November the 9th. The decorations were effectively carried out in the Barn by way of pumpkins, hay, and scare-crows. The Madrono June 1 1930 Basketball Dance An unusually large attendance marked the complete success of the newly instituted Basketball Dance held in the old Gym on February 22. The decora- tions were unique widi the old gym delightfully transformed by paper streamers from a hoop in the center of the room to wires at the ends. The fountain and rockery in the swimming pool, installed by Robert Mackenzie, was a great aid to the spirit of the party. The programs were very well executed, being black silhouettes of basketball players on a silver ground. Colored spots and lights also added to the festive appearances. Joe Lawry, as president of the Student Body, was in charge. Block P Dance Put on in the old Library, the Block P Dance was one of the successes of the year. Lloyd Sublett, as president of the Block P Society, was in charge, and put things over with a punch. Green and white streamers decorated the Library very effectively and the evening was made more interesting by strolls on the moonlit terrace just out- side the door. Stan Sievertsen ' s lighting effects were great, and won the praise of all. Programs were green block P ' s with brilliant red insides. Girls ' Glee Club Dance The Girls ' Glee Club enjoyed its usual formal dance given on December 14, which had a large attendance. The decorations were very striking, and lent a very romantic air to things, being in the Mexican manner. More than seventy-five couples attended, lend- ing a very jolly air to the party. Programs were in the shape of dainty potted plants, mostly cactus, which were very deftly hand painted. The Glef ' ' •ib dance continues to be one of the year ' s looked-forward-to events. June 1 1930 The Madrono Commencement Dance The Commencement Dance, held on the Thursday before school closed, finished the year off for the crowd with a bang. This is the second year that many have come to this dance in formal dress, adding a great deal to the festive atmosphere. The decorations, as usual, were very original, being the final effort of the committee in their high school career. As the years pass, this dance becomes more and more popular, and is really the fitting end to a school year. More power to the Seniors! Girls ' Masquerade As usual, the Masquerade was one of the most colorful affairs of the year. Designed primarily to make the mid-year Freshman girls feel at home, it cer- tainly succeeds in its purpose. No one could feel out of place after being treated to such a party, and many a girl is grateful for this chance to make friends. Managed by Marion Slonaker, the party had no chance of failure. The girls sang school songs and played get-acquainted games, and were entertained by burlesques on popular boys about the school, teachers, and the dancing class. Betty Reynolds ' Japanese costume won the prize. Mothers ' Tea This year ' s Mothers ' Tea was a wonderful success, and by far the most effectively decorated diat there has ever been. Festoons of yellow broom cov- ered the balcony of the Study Hall and stood in pots in the corners, and great vases of purple Iris glowed everywhere. The purple and yellow color scheme was carried out in all the decorations. Marjorie Miles, as Commissioner of Girls ' Activities was in charge, and proved a very able manager. Tea, coffee, lemonade, and cakes were served to an enthusiastic group of mothers, who were entertained by six stunts put on by the girls. Every girl in school was on some committee, and stunts were presented by many, including the girls of the Glee Club. The stunts were musical and dramatic. The Madrono June 1930 Unlimited Football A TRADITIONALLY GOOD TEAM Another great football team has been developed by Coach Hod Ray, a team that has succeeded in winning the P. A. L. and in going to the finals of the N. C. S. The season was inaugurated with a convincing victory over Hayward, 21-0, the team looking very good. With most of the regulars on the bench with the flu , the team barely eked out a win from Santa Cruz, 7-0, Jenkins scoring in the third period. The following Saturday, with many still sick, the Vikings were defeated in a thrilling encounter by Polytechnic, 12-13. In the last twenty seconds of play Ray Arjo intercepted a pass and dashed ninety yards to score. Burlingame proved to be the toughest opposition in the P. A. L., Palo Alto finally winning, 7-0, on the old, reliable pass, MacLachlan to LaCombe. At the very end of the game, the teamed showed great fighting spirit by holding the Panthers on the one-foot line for three successive downs. The substitutes proved good enough to whip Jefferson, 60-40, in a very dis- tinctive game. With Frenchy LaCombe scoring twice, the team defeated San Mateo, 13-0. After defeating San Jose, also by 13-0, the Vikings clinched the P. A. L. title by licking Sequoia, 7-0, in a bitter struggle, Captain MacLachlan running ten yards to score in the last quarter. The N. C. S. semi-finals proved simple over Monterey ' s diminutive Toreadors , 40-6. The following week, in the California Stadium, the Vikings were defeated in the N. C. S. finals by Berkeley, 6-0, in the hardest-fought battle of the year. The men all played well, Sublett, LaCombe and Bergren particularly. Palo Alto ' s team was very well balanced. The line was strong, especially on the defense with such players as Sublett, a great end, Barrachi, Bergren and Standley, the tackles, Pors. Carlson, and Misenhimer, Block P ' s were awarded to Capt. MacLachlan, Capt.-elect Carlson, Goodall, Moulden, LaCombe, Sub- lett, Standley, Pors, Misenhimer, Bergren, Barrachi, Lattimer, Jenkins, Hotal- ing, M. MacLachlan, Young, Anderson, Lawry, Spoehr, Stephens, Arjo, Back, Wilson, Lattimer, Crary, Bridges, Nelson, Hawthorne, Williams, Wisdom, Dawson, Ericson, Alberson, and Steers. o 2 - r 1 O I- _ s g pa A 2 £• rs o 2 « d U V d -o =9 2 - — J .3 ■- 2 e 2 _- ' S S O rt Q u U „ c . P3 - j_r „ — (U a o s June 1930 130-Pound Football Anew sport, 130-pound football, was introduced last fall and proved a great success. It filled the long-felt need -of the younger and smaller fellows for a light-weight football team. Much enthusiasm and interest in the team was shown by the school and a large number turned out. Real spirit was displayed by Bud Shreve and Sheffield Bramwell, post-graduate students and former football stars, who volunteered to coach the 30 ' s, and did a fine job. In the first league game, with Sequoia, our boys were scored on in the last three minutes and lost, 7-0. The ' 30 ' s came back to defeat San Jose, 13-6. We scored in the third quarter and a few minutes later Captain Andriano in- tercepted a pass and dashed sixty yards to score. Continuing the good work, the 30 ' s avenged themselves upon Sequoia, 13-7, looking good in so doin g. Andriano and Kestley score on long runs. In the final game the boys were up- set by San Jose in a hard fought battle, thus ending the P. A. L. season in a triple tie with Sequoia and San Jose. Throughout the season Deal, Steffenson, Streeter, Cook, and Siordia performed well in the line, and Andriano, Kestley, and Hopper in the backfield. As a reward for the good work the entire squad was awarded letters. June 1930 The Madrono The Madrono June 1 1930 MiiiiiiiMiii iiiiiii Unlimited Basketball NORTH COAST SECTION CHAMPIONS Palv ' s great basketball team comp-eted its second consecutive undefeated season, winning the P. A. L. title for the seventh straight time, and the N. C. S. for the fourth. Oui supremacy in state basketball is certainly due to Coach Hod Ray. In early season games Mission High, Salinas, and Campbell were disposed of. Opening their P. A. L. season, the boys hit their stride and whipped all opposition with seeming ease. Our team, machine-like in perfection far out- classed the rest of the P. A. L., usually scoring five or six times as often as the opposition. One of the greatest triumphs of the season was recorded when Paly trimmed a strong Stanford Frosh team, 31-24. Another strong team, Stockton, champion of the northern section of the C. I. F., was defeated, 19-14. With the graduation of that great pair of guards, Gordon MacLachlan and Jack Misenhimer, at the end of the first semester, fear was felt that our team would weaken. No question that Mac and Jack were missed, but Biff Jenkins and Bones Robertson filled the breach nobly. In the play-off for the P. A. L., Paly easily defeated Burlingame, 37-22. No difficulty was experienced in trimming Pacific Grove, 35-12, in the N. C. S. semi-final. One week later at Berkeley, the team played a great game to whip them, 33-16, and concluded a glorious season. Coach Ray ' s team possessed no weakness. The defense was impenetrable, and the offense, whether delayed of fast-breaking, was brilliant. The out- standing star and the greatest basketball player in state high schools was Frenchy LaCombe. Captain Sublett, besides being a fine leader, played a steady, dependable game. Wilho, Phantom , Ericson developed into a fine forward and a sure shot. Block P ' s were awarded to Captain Sublett, LaCombe, Wilho Erickson, Herbert Jenkins, Clayton Robertson, Jack Misenhimer, Gordon MacLachlan, Ray Arjo, Charles Baracchi, Orval Hopkins, Tom Aitken, Arne Anderson, Donald Pors, Ralph Shaw, and D. Misenhimer. = 3 s a. -c c c -in t OS S . 03 3 = - n ■a W .1 n 7= =- 2 o The Madrono June 1930 r€ (Am O K  m mC . £ . •!«.- ' • 77 ? 130-Po ntd Basketball Team 130-Pound Basketball Considered from one angle, games won and lost, the 130-lb. basketball season was unsatisfactory ; but from another and better angle, the develop- ment of co-operation and fighting spirit, the season was a distinct success. Coach Stewart did as well as could be expected with the inexperienced material he had to work with. Only about three men on the squad had any previous basketball experience. The team opened the P. A. L. season by trimming San Mateo, 12-10, in a very hard-fought encounter. Sad to relate, however, the ' 30 ' s lost all the re- maining league games, most of them in close scores and in hard battles. Many times, after giving the opposition a lead in the first half, the team would rally and outplay them in the second half. To their credit, the boys never admitted defeat; but the others were just a little better. The team ended the season in fine style by a post-season victory over Burlingame, 22-17. The star of the team and a fine player was Captain Tom Aitken. Estes, Burgess, and Deal played regularly at guards with Willis, Hansen, Carr, Goodall, Albertson and Saito at forwards. Others in the squad were Walster and Cordes. June 1930 The Madrono O p « ■• c o The 120-Poimders 120-Pound Basketball A120-LB. team that tied for the leadership of the P. A. L. was developed by Coach George Stewart. After an indifferent practice season, the team opened the P. A. L. season brilliantly by defeating San Jose, 25-12. This was rapidly followed by decisive victories over Sequoia and San Jose again with the team playing smooth and machine-like ball. Then, playing their one poor game of the season, the boys were defeated by San Mateo, 10-16. Quickly re- covering from this blow, the twenties eked out a narrow win from Sequoia, 17-15. The next week, with the success of the season hinging on the game and with the P. A. L. title at stake, the Vikings climaxed a splendid season by invading San Mateo, and whipped the Bearcats, 14-7, in a bitter struggle. The stars of the team, and a great pair of guards were Dick Misenhimer and Don Collins, who were equally adopt on the offense and the defense. Captain Al Smithee played a sterling game while alternating at center and forward. Three new men, Harvey Willis, Jim Erwin, and Vern Johnson also played regularly and well. Circle P ' s were awarded to Captain Smithee, Collins, Misenhimer, Erwin, Johnson, Willis, Mauel, Jackson, Tuffli, Alves, and Duncan. Only a few of these men are graduating, which will leave a great deal of good, experienced material for next year ' s teams. The Madrono June 1930 The 110-PoiinJt ' ) 110-Pound Basketball THE 110-pound cagers came through in line style, finishing the P. A. L. schedule in a triple tie with South City and Burlingame. Owing to insuffi- cient practice, the first practice game, with Galileo, ended in a bad defeat for our team. In the next game the boys redeemed themselves by trouncing Campbell, and from then on to the end of the season they played fine, smooth ball. By defeating St. Ignatius in their last preliminary game, the 10 ' s showed that they were reaching the peak. Opening the P. A. L. season, the boys trounced San Jose, 19-8, with Paul Jew high point man as usual. Against Sequoia, the next week, the 10 ' s played one of the best games of the season, winning 24-7. The one lapse in an other- wise perfect record, due perhaps to over-confidence, occurred when the boys suffered a humiliating defeat at the hands of San Jose. Coming back more determined than ever, the 10 ' s won their final three games with fine exhibitions of basketball, defeating San Mateo, 26-15, whipping Sequoia, 20-10, and then defeating San Mateo once more. The 10 ' s were a well-balanced team, the one outstanding star being Paul Jew, center, who was high point man in nearly every game and who out-jumped every other center in the league. June 1 1930 h Ma ri r o n o The Very Snccessj d Team Swimming The Viking swimming team this year lived up to its name as being a sea-far- ing outfit. Inspired by Captain Dick Kingham ' s record breaking per- formances in the breast stroke, the whole team developed wonderfully from the beginning of the season into a well balanced, well-coached, powerful team unit. Individual stars were Kingham, who only lost one race; Godman, sprintman, who smashed the league record for the 150 yards free style; Draper, stellar dis- tance man; and Kalmar and Greene, divers par excellence. Giffin, a freshman, also deserves mention for his work in the back-stroke and free style events. The medley relay team managed to chalk up a big majority of wins, and was fol- lowed closely by the free style relay team in the number of blue ribbons copped. Next year ' s team should be even better than this year ' s, because the only men graduating are Kingham and McDowell, breast strokers, and Tuffli, light- weight sprinter and unlimited relay man. The breast stroke next year will be ably handled by Grebmeier, and there is plenty of talent to fill in the free style events. Much credit must be given to Mr. Bob Fraser for his help to the team. When he came here two years ago he was given a hard job to fill when Jim Sparling left, and he has succeeded. The Madrono June 1930 They Came Near to the P. A. L. Unlimited Track AT the start of the track season this year, prospects looked anything but bright. Green material, however, proved to be of good quality, and be- fore the end of the season the Vikings were looked upon with great respect. The squad even went so far as to take second place in the P. A. L. with 42 points to San Jose ' s winning 54. The Viking squad was a strong dual meet team, and succeeded in beating every P. A. L. team they met in such conflicts. Sequoia, Paly ' s old rival, was subdued by the overwhelming score of 71-51. Palo Alto also took San Jose into camp scoring 62 points to their 50. Burlingame also fell before the Vikings. In the Lowell relays the Vikings took fourth place by capturing 21 points during the course of the afternoon. El Weaver was a consistant first in the low hurdles, and Anderson, LaCombe, Back, Pors, LeBlanc, Krogh, Mackenzie, and Nakamura were all point winners during the season. Coach George Stewart can be praised highly for his work with the team. The near-winning of the P. A. L. almost rewarded his labors, and the track team owes a great deal of its success to him. Also much gratitude is due to Stanford University for the use of their oval. June 1930 The Madrono ija u - tt- ' l fc 4U|k Kj K E Bml flu ' M ?Mm til y 1 y Z I ' _ - ■Ih. Lightweight Track f lJO ' s, 120 s and 130 ' s yd Lightweight Track Lightweight track this season was more successful than it has been for a number of years. The 120 ' s finished their season in a blaze of glory when they annexed the P.A.L. after a fight to the finish with Burlingame. The thirties took nineteen points to step into third place in the final meet, but the tens were handicapped by a lack of material, and they failed to cop a single point. First places by Jew, Collins, and Reynolds added to a first in the relay, and high standings in other events by LeBlanc, Caine, Arouzett, and Feeley gave the twenties 35 points, which was more than enough to win the meet. Collins set a new record in the pole vault of 10 feet 5 inches which should stand for some time, Jew won the low hurdles, and Reynolds leaped into a first in the broad jump. The thirties also had a fine team. Johns, Hopper, Steffenson, Burgess, Albertson, and Johnson all took points in the P. A. L., and caused the other teams plenty of worry. Albertson tied for first in the high jump, setting a new record. The tens were almost entirely without material this season, with only two men in the P. A. L., both of whom were shut out in their favorite events: Gaily and deWitt. The Madrono June 1 1930 The Unlimited Nine Unlimited Baseball THE unlimited baseball team was seriously hampered by lack or sufficient practice and inexperienced material. The boys met defeat in the first two P. A. L. games, against Sequoia and San Mateo. Not discouraged, Coach Ray challenged San Mateo to a return engagement. The team vindicated his faith by trimming the San Mateans, 3-1. Both of the next two games, against Half Moon Bay and Burlingame, were lost due to inability to hit in the pinches. The team finally found itself to whip San Jose, 4-2, demonstrating what could have been accomplished if earlier practice had been possible. During late season an important series was held with Menlo which the team won in convincing fashion. The team ' s chief fault was extremely erratic play. The leading hitter of die team was Wilho Erickson; Captain Roberson and Joe Wood also hit well. Other regulars were Jenkins, Arjo, Murphy, Ingersoll, Baracchi, and Shaw. A new pitching find was uncovered in the person of Blondy Bridges. Milt Adamson proved a great aid to the team with his fiery and spirited coaching. Other members of the squad were Estes, George, Deal, and Meyer. With many good men returning next year, all indications point to a successful season. June 1 1930 The Madrono xJ The 1 30-Po nJ Nine 130-Pound Baseball One of the best 130-pound baseball teams ever to represent Palo Alto was developed by Coach Smiling Bill Hubbard. Although losing two league games by close scores, the boys played good, brainy baseball. A pre- liminary series with Menlo resulted in a win for the team. The first league game, with Sequoia, resulted in a win for Paly, 4-2. With the team playing good ball, Frehe ' s three-bagger at the critical moment de- cided the issue. The team slumped and was defeated by San Jose due to poor hitting. Sequoia, scoring in the last inning, beat the boys, 3-2. As we go to press the final game with San Jose is pending, which if won will place the team in a triple-tie and win letters for them. The 30 ' s were resplendent with stars and will provide fine material for the unlimiteds next year. Captain Leo Adriano, cool-headed and canny, pitched great ball. Lanthier, a new-comer, caught ably. Regular infielders were Alves, Frehe, Le Blanc, a fine hitter, Willis, and Johnson. In the outfield were Kosby, Duncan, and Rogers. All in all, it turned out a very successful season and promises to be even better next year. The Madrono June 1 1930 Our Team on the Courts Tennis A warm match with the Polytechnic High School of San Francisco opened the tennis season for Palo Alto. Although the Palo Alto boys played their best tennis, Poly was just a little better, and they beat us, 4-2. The next match we also lost, this time to San Jose, in a very exciting series of sets, which came out in their favor, 3-2. The next two matches we won, nearly regaining our lost prestige. Piedmont was easily beaten, 4-2, all our players functioning beautifully except Chrysler, who was unhappily incapacitated. Burlingame was also beaten, although not so easily, by a score of 3-2, played upon the courts of the Burlingame Country Club. After this match our team was treated to dinner by the others in Bur- lingame, which was appreciated by all. San Mateo, our next adversary, played us two matches, winning the first 3-2, and tying the second, 2-2. This last match was not completed because of approaching night-fall. As the Madrono goes to press the P. A. L. is in the offing, and it is expected that we do very well. The men on the Palo Alto squad were Robertson Denny, captain, Bill Chrysler, John Mckellip, Jack Rear and Bryce Younkin. June 1 1930 The Madrono The All-Star Team Basketball ASKETBALL season is always welcomed eagerly, and this year many girls I turned out for the sport. Two teams were chosen from each class, the groups playing against each other for first rank. In the sophomore class the teams were so excellent that it was decided to wait until the end of the year to make a decision. When all the games had been played it was found that the two sophomore teams had won an equal number of games and so they were again set against each other. After a hard struggle a tie was declared and both teams given championship points. The seniors were not as successful in basketball as they might have been, but four of their number succeeded in making the all-star team, Madeline Berg, Lillian Erwin, Alvera Nelson, and Laura Jean McGuire. Anna Person was the only junior selected, while six sophomores: Evelyn Golla, Mysie Judson, Harriet Collins, Mollie Blois, Adelle Roberts, and Catherin Wilson were welcomed to all-star rank. There was no member taken from the fresh- man class. Alvera Nelson was head of basketball teams, and as the leader deserves much credit for organizing basketball. Miss Hartley and Mrs. Green contributed much toward the very successful basketball season, and th eir efforts were keenly appreciated. The Madrono June i 1930 The All-Star Team Volleyball So many girls turned out for volleyball this year that each class had three teams, which were called A, B, and C. In the sophomore class teams A and B both won the same number of games, more than any other team had won, so a non-championship volleyball season was declared and no champion- ship points were awarded to either team. Although the sophomores had the best teams, the seniors had more all-stars. The all-star team is chosen by the two coaches and the team captains. Dorothy Burroughs, Margaret Carter, Charlotte Mendel, Helen Morgan, Anna McMurphv, and Alvera Nelson were the senior girls chosen. The junior class was represented by Ramona Larsen, Georgea Soares, and Ethel Sharkey; the sophomores by Harriet Collins, Molly Blois, Elnora Nelson, Mary Pos, and Adelle Roberts; while Eleanore Arjo and Lenore Schanback upheld freshman honors. In the Girls ' Athletic Association a girl is elected to take charge of every sport. Dorothy Burroughs, as head of volleyball, made a great success of her work, and volleyball remains one of the most popular sports in the school. June 1930 The Madrono The Hockey Team Hockey IN hockey, as in other sports, the sophomores were champions. The sopho- more, junior, and senior classes had one team apiece, and the freshmen had two, A and B. Both of the frosh teams played a round of games as if they had been two separate classes. After the season was over, a meeting of the coaches and team captains was held and the all-stars were chosen. The sophomores led the all-star list as well as winning the championship. Mysie Judson, Sally Brown, Ethel Brown, Ruth Bishop, Harriet Collins and Molhe Blois were the honored sophomores. The senior class was represented by Loretta Partridge, Roberta Hindes, Margaret Carter, and Marion Matravers. The juniors were Winifred McAslan and Ethel Sharkey; the freshmen were Florence Berg, Eleanore Arjo, and Ruth Holdsworth. Roberta Hindes, as head of the hocky teams, did much active organizing in getting the girls to come out for the sport. All hockey was delayed until spring because of alterations going on beneath the Southern Pacific tracks in the form of a subway, the work upon which interfered with the sport. After the com- pletion of the subway, fences were added to enclose die hockey ground, which improved its appearance a great deal. June 1 1930 The Madrono The Ball-Chasers Girls ' Tennis IN previous years the girls ' tennis team has gone to Claremont, but this year a new system has been devised. Any girl may be on the tennis ladder if she plays two matches a week. After several preliminary inter-school matches have been played, a committee, made up of the coaches of the school taking part, meets and classifies the girls according to their playing ability, A, B, C, and D. The A girls of our school are Ethel Sharkey, Dorothy Sanor; and the B girls are Ruth Bishop, Margaret Carter, Margaret Rosebrook, Marion Matravers, Nettie Miller, Roberta Hindes, Winifred McAslan, Charlotte Downey, Georgia Soares, and Martha Springer. In this new G. P. A. L. system of tournaments twice as many girls as played at Claremont are able to participate. The all-star tennis team, chosen from our own school ladder was made up of Ethel Sharkey, head of tennis, Dorothy Sanor, Ruth Bishop, Martha Springer, Nettie Miller, Roberta Hindes, Winifred McAslan, Charlotte Downey, Georgia Soares, and Julaine Baird. Miss Hartley, as tennis coach, deserves a great deal of credit for getting the girls out for tennis, and for producing such excellent teams. - 1 I I PACKARD Sales and Service Guaranteed Used Cars BONHAM BROTHERS i 525 High Street Palo Alto j I - A .j. W. F. HYDE ALL KINDS OF INSURANCE Room 11, Bank ot Italy Bldg. 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Steinmetz THE HOMEWARE STORE Artistic Things in the GIFT LINE I 134 University Ave. Palo Alto | I A. C. Crandall 541 Ramona St. + j... + Twenty-seven years satisfactory service in Palo Alto STUART the Printer Commercial and Society Printing .._.+ Dial 21551 + 545 Emerson Street EARLE CO. GROCERS Known as the House of Quality Progress and Accommodation ,„-+ + . _+ , -J. _..- I I ,  ALQ ALT- Hardware Oo. The store oj Service and Dependability + Hardware : : House Furnishings Paint Stoves Radio Sporting Goods 4 When you step out into the cruel world remember that there is one sure way of keeping in touch with the home town. Subscribe to the Palo Alio T imes No extra charge for postage anywhere in the U. S. .._+ HorabinFecd Fuel Co. | OPPOSITE CARDINAL HOTEL | Phone Palo Alto 3118 I I For Dependable Service 234 Hamilton Avenue I Tutor: What foreign language would you like to be able to read, Miss? ' Well, I thought I ' d begin with Milt Gross. UNIVERSITY CREAMERY After the Show Next to the New Stanford Theatre . I J.C. PENNEY CO. University Avenue and Bryant A Pure Silk Stocking for 98c A full fashioned stocking, pure silk toe and sole, comes in a selection of smart shades. ,„-+ AMERICAN TRUST COMPANY The Sign of Banking Service Whatever your banking need, the American Trust Company is fully equipped to serve you. Students ' Accounts Welcomed American Trust Company Since 1854 Resources more than $300,000,000 Menlo Park Office Bank of Palo Alto Office Healer: The first thing you must do is banish all fear from your mind. You mustn ' t even fear God. ' ' Prospective Patient: But, my dear sir, it isn ' t a question of God, it ' s a question of my wife. First Tourist: What was that place we just passed through? Second Ditto: Rhode Island. ■+ Glass and Glazing Mirrors, Steel Medicine Cabinets, Store Front Construction Tyrex Shatterproof Glass. COAST GLASS CO. SUB-CONTRACTORS Automobile Glass :: Side Wings +- i i I Lloyd Linabury, Manager i 611 Emerson Street Palo Alto, Calif. J i „ i «£,,_■■ km H ■« • ' '   ■■ in — u« — uu D T  J Majestic Radio and Appliances ALFRED E. WERRY ELECTRIC SHOP Do it Electrically 383 University Avenue Palo Alto California Phone 51-41 + i f pOF f SL oes at MODEST PRICES Newest Styles .00 $5.85 $6.85 I i CARDINAL HOTEL AND COFFEE SHOP Club Breakfast . . 35c and 50c Luncheon 11:30-2:00 . . 50c Dinner 5:30-8:00 ... 75c Sunday Dinner 11:30-8:00. $1.00 Afternoon Tea Specialties THE MODERNISTIC SHOP + , — +_ O ' MEARA 1 ire oervice Alim Street and Forest Avenue Palo Alto California +- I U. S. ROYAL CORDS AND TUBES Shell Gasoline and Oil Vulcanizing and Retreading - Batteries OILING AND GREASING Trade in your old tires on a set oj V. S. Royal Cords Phone Palo Alto 4913 Phone Palo Alto 6612 - + Ira I© Alto JL auiiidry c J. Okado | 644-6-48 Emerson Palo Alto. Calif. + ,„ „„ ,,4, . ,.,, „„ STUDENTS: The Co-op ' s sole aim is to serve you and to save you as much money as possible. We also aim to save you the trouble of going down town to get your sup- plies, and to keep a full line of supplies on hand. We are not in business to make any money or to sell as much as we can, so we do n ot urge you to trade with us, un- less it is to your advantage to do so; if you can better get what you want down town, do it. Above all, do not buy at the Co-op just to support school activities. Any suggestions you make will be welcomed, as this is the only way we can improve the store, and serve you to the fullest. Tike CO-OP I I -+ .+ Compliments of ELITE MARKET 252 Hamilton KENYON ' S DRUGS :: EATS :: KODAKS Open Evenings - + i I Drugs, Toilet Articles Films, Perfumes Stationery, Candy Schaeffer and Parker Fountain Pens COMPER ' S •jr Jk a r ni a c y Next la the Post Office Ramona and Hamilton Street Palo Alto + — ._ + Phone 6151 FULLER CO. Grocers Ij lfs Good We Hare ll | 162 University Ave. Palo Alto + MERIDITH SERVICE STATION Hamilton and High High Pressure Lubrication Standard Oil Products + — -+ +- + - i Woven Shoes for Walking and Sportswear Imported Deauville Sandals of white, beige, and tan, interlaced with contrast- ing colors. . Smart oxfords and stepin pumps, in white and ivory, and in all white, made in Hollywood. . A display of summer footwear delight- fully cool and comfortable and reason- ably priced from $6.50 to SI 0.00 3 yoaJCt T EW ARRIVALS GENUINE DEAUVILLE SANDALS 174 University Ave. Palo Alto +- + + Electric Ranges Lighting Fixtures + + +— +— - STANFORD ELECTRIC WORKS A. B. Peterson. Pi up. ELECTRIC CONTRACTING Phone 4139 2M L ' niversity Ave. Palo Alto Stanford Upholstering I Company Adoi.ph Richter. Pliip. Furniture 1 Draperies .+ | T +, + Manufacture of Davenports and Occasional Chairs I _+ Phone 21421 VANITY FAIR Beauty Shoppe Specializing in PERMANENT WAVING Artistic Finger and Marcel Waving Individual Hair Trimming by Men Experts Hackel and Dapp. Proprietor 539 Bryant Street I Palo Alto „+ HACKEL ' S COFFEE SHOP Also Operating Hotel Larkin It ' s the steaks and the coffee too Opposite S. P. Depot on the Circle 1 23 University Ave. Palo Alto +. — -+ fHELPilVlERKa 556 mgk 2 DOOR PROM RAMONA T «E CARDIKALHOTd . For University Men who want and wear distinctive clothes 5 38 Ramona Street Palo Alto Those Happy Days. . . In later years, when thumb- ing over the pages of that Madrono, you ' ll recall the joyous days at Paly High. And those memories will be linked with recollections of pleasant moments spent in this creamery, . . . where you quaffed delicious drinks. Peninsula Creamery COBB RAVEN, Inc. Opposite Post Office Phone P. A. .. +.■ ..+ + — Phone Palo Alto 7531 PALO ALTO TRANSFER AND STORAGE STORAGE . PACKING . SHIPPING 151 Homer Ave. Pal. Alto + VICTOR BARBER SHOP FAMILY SHOP Ollicial Garage jor National Auto Club PALO ALTO GARAGE Phil Mif.bach, ' 14, Piop. 440 EMERSON STREET Automotive Engineers on all Makes of cars. 1 1 + ■ Complete Body and Paint Shop - r I HOEFGEN ' S BARBER SHOP I I J Dial 6516 169 University Ave. .... + r nncrarnrDiNB M E N L O SCHOOL FOR BOYS Summer Session 1930 June 17- August 15 Instruction offered in high school subjects, for advanced or repeated work. A carefully prepared program combining scholastic work and recreation. MENLO JUNIOR COLLEGE Applications for entrance in Autumn semester should be received by the Registrar ' s office on or before July 7, 1930 For Information Address: Philip D-B. Perham, M. A. (Stanford) Registrar Lowry S. Howard, M. A. (Stanford) President ▼ g y ' ' ' Father: What ' s that you have on, my dear? Daughtet, a debutante: My coming-out gown. Father: I don ' t think you ' d better come out any farther! Baby Camel: Mama, can I have a drink ' Mama: Shut up; it was only five weeks ago that I gave you one ,-„, — i, — „. — ., — .„ — ,,,, — „ — ... — ... — .... — .... — .... — .. — -+ ,},- I I I i Compliments oj WALTER G. BERNTHAL Ford Dealer j DODSON ' S Everything Musical Phone Palo Alto 5161 Palo Alto j 266 University Avf. Palo Alto Emerson at Homer + UARANTY RINTING AND Lithograph Co., Inc. Andrew S. Moseley, Jr. Specializing in School and College oAnnuals 963 HARRISON STREET j GARFIELD 1758 SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA + The gold fish in the little acquarium had thriven quite well until a few weeks after they had been entrusted to the care of the new maid, when they were found feebly floating on their backs. Harriet , called the anxious mistress, Have you given the fish any water lately? No, ma ' am, answered the maid they haven ' t drunk the water I gave them last month yet. .. + -,., j Which Do You Prefer? WEINGARTNER CO. j j L Glove silk Your Rexall Drug Store , ] 2. V-R Tex whitling and mcClfllan I j 3. Rayon 1 j all are Next to Stanford Theatre j : VAN RAALTE UNDERTHINGS PALO ALTO, CALIF. j I No ' ° d ' j J WALSTER ' S j .,+ + Courtesy of • ™ IERLEIN ' S Walk-Over MT BOOT SHOP Shoes for every occasion DAVID KEEBLE Formerly Crandall ' s Kodaks and Supplies Developing and Printing Picture Framing Stationery POTTERY GLASS ,.- +.- ,.,-+ + +- • + i ! 5 Books Circulating Library Success to the class oj 1930 CONGDON AND CROME The Stationers oj Palo Alto Since 1904 I ! + PALO ALTO BOOK SHOP 158 LIniversity Avenue Stationery T V Greeting Cards •■+ +- + — ■+ For Distinctive Photographs THE AUSTIN STUDIO Fancy Art Work A Specialty Phone 6632 219 University Ave. 259 Geary Street San Francisco • PALO ALTO FLOWER SHOP E. T. Vandervoort Flowers for Graduation Palo Alto + + California . . . Autographs . . . t rz : Guaranty Printing or Litho. Co , San Francisco. v. « S s