Richmond High School - Shield Yearbook (Richmond, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 40 of the 1921 volume:

1 AMANst EN y N dbl tttiide, 7 BOOM aaag N N WM tht? Wh PM Qgg SS WW wok BO QV por N Sd | camel Lx} Zz. — —_ WAG TZ6l unr yooqree, ‘ ae - a , ' eC eT ; 4 . “ws = ae THE SENIOR EDITION OF THE HI-NUS £0 — = = —————— Published by the Students OF THE Richmond Union High School In the School Print Shop Iu Memoriam Louis Sedlmayr 1920 —L—r— = Je=it= fy vy BD == ) S. NF SS= =—Ss = eet Aer 0 : = Z | : 2 wi © x + ul | . se Be r . QO iu 2 wh 1 � 4 | | we) OT - Ds in | 5 he it 2 Pen Q a 0 N F ie ae | it a | bs B. X. Tucker Theodore Madson Florence Barth Edna Ann Beatty Nina Beauchamp Samuel Brodsky Carrie Dingley Grace B. Dotts Mildred Everett Jennie Gardner Selina Hardesty EK. Phyllis Hawkins Zola Hawkinson Beatrice Helmer Ivan Hill : Ruth Houston - M. Elizabeth Kinnear Lilian Lockwood Mabel Martin’ - Clara MeLaurin Wm. H. Neeley Zelma Reeve - Louise Robinson Viola Rogers - May Searls - Ilelen Shedden Mabel Teed - Gertrude Weatherby S. B. Wilson = Mabelle Woodman Gertrude Woodward Left March, 1921. PACUL TY - - Principal Vice-Principal ' 1 English ' ! - - English = Commercial : : Science and Mathematics - Commercial Mathematies ‘ ‘ Drawing z : Domestie Seience : Commercial ' Kneglish and Latin - - History : - Civies, History, and English - Physical Education, Military, and Mechanical Drawing é E Kneglish, Civics, and Mathematics Science and Mathematies Spanish and [History = Knglish - - Ilistory and Physical Edueation s - Manual Training and Shop - - Recorder and History : x Harmony and Voeal - - Svanish 2 = Science - - Part Time 2 a Commercial - Knelish - ‘ Part Time Principal 2 - Drawing 4 Spanish and French pin ae: SS Sas oy GD SS I i coy © th oan ed i Hi | Wh su Claire Adair : - - - = Editor Ail zy Par : : an 2 Lawrence Wright - - Assistant Editor G2 Ou ut it : an i Martin Dabovieh - - - Manager (i Samuel Wagener : - Assistant Manager ! it ASSOCIATE EDITORS lt Rosamond Stanley Gladys Rouse th Hercelia Bradbury Francis MeLaughlin ae Patricia Bradbury Raleigh Davies 4 Esther Johnson | a paoas iit If COMMENCEMENT (Editorial ) It is Commencement time for heir four years of preparation are. over, and now they are ready to achieve higher honors, and to take their places as citizens. It is Commencement time for Seniors, and they are begin- ning to realize the full meaning of the word. Their service in High School has prepared them tor Commencement, and they meet it with calmness and assur- ance. The excellent standard of scholarship, the attainments of athletes, and the high spirit of the class has gained for it enviable fame. Now the Seniors go into the wor!d—for some the world of business. for others the world of higher learning, and for a few the home. In each world 4 the graduate will aim for the highest, end in achieving, he will advance thru the training and experiences of his high school days. The Ilistory of the class illustrates best its work, and shows what fine things lie latent in each individual. Construction has been our by-word, and class members have enthusiastically backed all worthwhile activities. With such a background, Commencement is weleomed. With such a fine four years of training, each of the Seniors is eager to begin his work in the world. 7 AENUS One of the most sueeessful, the most delightful institutions in the school is our own Ili-Nus. After two years of waiting, working, figuring, and saving, we have at last realized a High School press, and it certainly is a valuable acquisition. The press is under the supervision of William Werner. The printing class, under the instruction of Mr. Brombacher of the Independent, is doing splendid work tor the school. The Student Body should support the Hi-Nus to the fullest extent of its ability. In the future the key to the splendid days we are enjoying now will be memory, a memory jogged by our complete file of Hi-Nus. When the School offers us such a fine gift as the Hi-Nus, every one of us should take advantage of it. The Class of ’21 Philip de Luna, President Patricia Bradbury, Vice-President William Snelling, Secretary-Treasurer PARTING Seniors grave, alone we sit and dream Of days, gone by; alas how brief they seem, But we cannot live o’er again today Those hours which so swiftly passed away. We were a jolly, chummy group of friends, Now parting sadness with our gladness blends, It is this thought that bids us now lament; To know our hearts with partings must be rent. For one short year, Seniors grave we’ve been, But now we’ll take our stand amid the rush and din, Those joyous carefree times ere o’er And we shall live the geod old days no more. The tasks we’ve done have taught us how to meet, The future trials alone Life’s busy street, For the knowledge we have gained we’re glad, It’s our dividing paths that make us sad. In all of life there is a swaying seale, That gives to each his portion without fail, It is this sad thought that makes us yearn, To know these fleeting years will ne’er return. We’re eager to begin our tasks in life, To strive, and work, and win suecess o’er strife, To step into the thick of the busy quest, And daily forge along with all the best. And yet there'll always be the fireside hour ; And it is good to feel it’s in our power, To dream about our absent school mates dear, And in sweet memories bring the old days near. —ESTER JOHNSON. =) ; Klizabeth Ellison Edmund Read Muriel Burdon Stanley MacDonald Anna Kovee Richard Radcliffe Florence Garfinkle Blossom Griffin Vivian Transue | Raleigh Davies Thelma Wright Ridgley Greathouse ' | | i Rosalie ILadsell Ilarold Slate Ilercelia Bradbury William Snelling Rosaniond Stanley Willard Smiley Genieve Bowman Matthew Dowling Louise Walton Susie Sakai Edith Parks Samuel Wagener Selma Minssen Philip de Luna Ethel MeChristian Frank Avinelis Irene Enfield Clinton Arnold Verna Turley Maudy Henry Claire Adair James Sullivan Irma Kendrick Ilale Stoddard Almirah MeGuffin Reese Ilays Patricia Bradbury Lawrence Wright Norine Lee Francis McLaughlin Ac la Holland Irene Rose Kster Johnson Blanche Grow Claude Van 'Marter Martin Daboviech Chester Long Sara Thompson Ruth Michaelian Alice Wunderlich Hattie Ferrasci eC Fee FuUSrORY Four years ago, when the mighty issue of the World War was at hand, a Freshman Class entered the R. U. H. S. The atitude of the World at that time was to bustle and work and to strive for great things. It was a serious time, and this Freshman Class, entering into their new life, caught that spirit, and retained it. The Class of ’21 has always stood for the constructive things in the school and its history is an interesting one. The very first “‘stunt’’ of the Class was its participation in the Rally. Each class offered some performance, and the Frosh, under Miss Ruth Roger’s supervision, gave a gala production called the ‘‘Leming Pie.’’ (Later complimented by ‘Mr. Tucker in the Assembly). It was a song and dance by Claire Adair and Lawrence Wright, who were dressed like Kids, and the entire class, similar- ly attired, was the chorus. And alas! Hazing was not yet ostra- cized, and our poor meek children were badly treated—per- haps they were the last to have this ‘‘honor.’’ MeLaugh- lin, MacDonald, and Greathouse started their career in ath- letics and were subs on the first: basket- ball team of 718. The class was or- ganized in 17, and has eleeted its offi- cers every year since, _ The Sophomore year was quite disrupted because of the closing of school during the long period of the ‘Flu.’ A noteworthy thing, however, was that two of our members were on Student Affairs. ‘‘Fran’’ and “ Ridge’’ were the Athletic managers for the two semesters. In °19 and ’20 many things happened. Pat MacDonald was elected Presi- dent of the Student Body, ‘‘Fran’’ was Yell Leader, and Phil de Luna and Sam Wagener were both on Student Affairs. The Cirls’ Club of ’21 was organized, and the class was guest of honor at the first Junior-Senior 3anquet. The class at this time stood hard and fast to back the Press Fund. and worked hard fo the success of the Circus given for its benefit. From ’20-’21 we had a second member of our class President of the Stud- ent Body—Hale Stoddard; Stanley MacDonald was made Major of Cadets; Claire Adair, Editor; and Laurie Wright, Yell Leader. The class again strong- ly supported the second Cireus and throughout has been a leading factor in making the Press a reality. Class members have taken lively interest in th e organizations in the school: Dramaties. Debating, Sports, everything. The Class has stood firm on the question of Self-Government, keeping in mind what would be best for the school. The short skit produeed by some of the mem- bers of the Class during Good Citizenship Week showed the attitude of the Class toward this. _ The Class of ’21 has made a fine record, and we feel that its members will aspire to unusual achievements mm the world to which it graduates. eee) Seas ——— OOS PROPrmECY Or chika -Or 2) San Francisco, Calif. May 10, 1936. DEAR IRMA: I must make my annual report to the Gossip Club, so here goes. I really have a lot of news to tell you this time, as we have been having a regular reunion. Tuesday, Claire Woodford and | went shopping together, and while we were waiting for the car on Market Street, my lustrous lamps lit upon a creature of the opposite sex crossing the street towards me. I thot I knew him, but—well you know my usual failing—! couldn’t remember his name. lie was with another man, and I was still pondering the weighty subject of identity when they stepped up en the sidewalk, and when I heard the man o’ mystery say ‘Tfot Doe’’ I recognized ‘Pat’’ MacDonald at once. Of course Ls topped them, and—more s’prise!—the other man was Frank Avinelis! | didn’t recognize him, tho, because he is wearing a cute little moustache and a Van Dyke. They invited us to lunch, and we gossiped about the class of 21. [ll now peddle the news to you. Stanley is the Pacific Coast Chess Champion, and he is trying to get the Board of Education to install chess in the high schools as a major sport, instead of such rough and dangerous games as basket-ball, ete., now in practice. Oh, he has oodles of money! Frank Avinelis is a reformer, and is working to make the theaters cleaner and more uplifting. Tle looks quite prosperous, too, and was sporting a keen ‘‘Jazz’” tie. You remember Verna Turley? She’s eoing to run for Congresswoman from California and Gene ieve Bowman is her manager. It promises to be a lively campaign as the rivalry between her and Alice Wunderlich—also running—is very keen. Dowling—you know—Matty —is a regular ‘‘man-about-town.’’ He travels in a very Bohemian erowd, including Claude Van Marter—a gay and popular bachelor. Have you heard of that new school of interpretive daneing that has just opened at Stege? Florence Garfinkle is me naging it, and has made quite a rep as a fancy stepper. Edmund Read is assisting her; he always used to see a mean foot. Stanley told me that Hattie Ferrasci is an efficiency expert, and is trav- ane in the south now. Golly, Irm, doesn’t ‘‘efficiency expert’’ sound te rribly brilliant? Makes me feel so stupid. Some more of our brilliant class mem- bers are: Willard Smiley, who is now a civil engineer in South America and is constructing thru the Andes, and Irene Enfield, whose new song—‘ The Napa Squirrels are Lunching Hearty Since That Awful Home-Brew Party’’—has created a great sensation in musical circles. It is such a soul stirring lil’ thing. It isn’t so much the melody but the sweet se ntiment of the words. | just received a bid to a big recept ion given in Miss Enfield’s honor by Miss Blanche Grow, who is quite a Society leader, you know. Did you know that Ada Holland has gone in for interior decorating? She has taken a contract to do over the county jail in Martinez. Ruth '‘Michaelian is the new police matron in Richmond now, also Reese liays is P. E. instructor at R. U. H. S. and they say there is quite a romance between the two. Maudy and her husband are still traveling in Europe. Goshes, Irm, it must be great to be rich. By-the-way, do you know who L oulse Walton mar- ried? I heard he was a prominent musician, but I don’t know his name. It was announced last week that Ethel MeChristian, (you OY she is the head nurse in our fair city’s largest hospital) is engaged to Dr. Green Graves, of Tombstone, Ariz., who has discovered a new method of painlessly amputating bankrolls. Raleigh Davies has given up his dentistry profession and taken up one for which he is naturally inclined: that of Chief Critic on the San Francisco Examiner. I had a letter from Dolly yesterday. Miss Kovee seems to fit Be hy eee her better, now that she is preceptress of the Strate and Narro seminary for girls, doesn’t it? She wrote that Francis McLaughlin is causing a big sen- sation by his evangelistic meetings. The papers say he is one of the greatest evangelists of the age, a sort of Billy Sunday the second. He is planning a trip to the Fiji Islands to convert the heathen Chinee, or whatever they are. Clinton Arnold has become quite famous as an inventor, hasn’t he? His latest invention, an automatic spelling machine, is a big success; I read that he made about a million dollars on it. Muriel Burdon, who is now head of the English department at Richmond Hi, advised all Juniors to get one. I went to a peppy girls’ ‘‘ Basketball’? game last night and was awfully surprised to see Elizabeth Ellison refereeing. She is a prominent business woman here in the city, but she often referees as she is still a star player. I saw a copy of the Richmond Independent the other day and whom do you think the ‘‘ Advice to The Lovelorn”’ is edited by ? Johnson! We wonder if she speaks from experience. There was a speech in the paper, too, which Vivian Transue had delivered before the Federation of Women’s Clubs. She is the President, you know, and her talk was very clever and interesting. Norine Lee is attorney for one of the big banks of Richmond, and is mak- ing a rep for herself; sort of a financial expert, you know. She is handling the funds for that committee of Edith Parks’. You knew she was head of the movement to raise seventeen billion dollars for the shivering south Sea Island- ers, didn’t you? A worthy cause. Hale Stoddard started it when he told of the deplorable conditions he saw down there on one of his trips for Ring Ching Sisters’ Cireus, which he is managing. You undoubtedly read about the Oaks purchasing Chet Long. We went to the game yesterday, and he sure has Babe Ruth backed off the diamond. That reminds me of someone else who always was good on flies—Dick Rad- cliffe—he’s gone in for aviation—these dare devil stunts. He made good on that trip across the Atlantic, when he took over Harold Slate, the new Am- bassador to the Republic of Turkey. They say that Thelma Wright, Slate’s secretary, is the real power behind the throne, tho. Susie Sakai has returned to Japan after gone thru U. C. and studied es- pecially the politics of America, to start a campaign for woman suffrage in Japan. Irene Rose is sailing on the same boat. She is going to Japan for her health. : Oh, my dear, I must tell you about-Hlmira’s wedding Anniversary party. [er name isn’t McGuffin any more, but is still seems natural to call her that. We had a whole crowd of Celebrities. Sara Thompson has just come home to rest up after her big success on Broadway last season, and James Sullivan, the great psychic medium was there so we had a seance n’everything. He’s really wonderful. He told us all about Rosamond Stanley and her studio in Greenwich Village. He just came out from New York, you know. Our mill- ionaire, Phil de Luna, is quite a connoisseur; he bought one of Rosamond’s sanvasses at the last Art Show. Rosalie Hadsell was there, too. She has just published her Trigonometry Book, and I hear she has been offered the chair of Iigher Math. in a big eastern college, so she won’t be here much longer. The Lawrence Wrights’ were there, also, with their little daughter, who en- tertained the guests with one of her clever dances. She is named G tladys for her mother, and inherits her terpsichorean ability from both of her fond par- ents. Patty, my sister, has been down in Richmond for a few days. She is try- ing to get William Snelling, the Chief of Police, interested in the Blue Laws. She’s so strong for them, and nearly talked poor Selma Minssen to death on the subject. Selma is a social welfare worker here at one of the settlement Houses. Irma, you lucky girl to see that Auto Race! Didn’t you feel important (Continued on Page 23.) = 18 | — a —— -— op ACTIVITIES 3. 4 2 ey La FOOTBALL Arthur Fischer, Captain At the beginning of each year there are many difficultieS$to face-in the athletic programs. The coach must pick the teams according to the abilityand experience of the players. Ability is not so important as experience, btit on¢ directly follows the other. The experience of an athlete makes the expert player. This year we have met lack of experience in several of our games but in each ease we have eome out on top because of ability. The first experience of this sort was in football. American football was introduced into our school as an entirely new game, for very few fellows had ever played or even witnessed an American game. Rugby was well known, but this made it still harder to grasp the fine points of the American game. With the opening of the season many showed up for practice, and after several weeks of hard coaching by Major Hill, difficulty after difficulty was overcome. The opening game, following tradition, was played with the Alumni. The outcome was a victory for the school which proved the ability, but not the experience, of the team. The two following games spelled defeat for our team, but this only made the boys buck the line harder, and the result proved their grit and spirit. Each game found an improvement in the team, and when the season ended, the games won outnumbered those lost. The success of this year’s team is due to the keen coaching of Major Hill. Next season the team will be captained by Clyde Cassidy, and because the fellows are more accustomed to the game, we look forward to a very suc- cessful year. ef, aa BASKET BALL Francis MacLaughlin, Captain Basket ball this year had to be organized upon an entirely new basis. Few men were left who had played on last year’s team, so the men who were to compose our team were largely lacking in experience. Picking a team froi inexperienced men was thus the task put to our coach, but he managed to pluek a good share of victories from defeat. As in Football, the season opened with the defeat of the Alumni. When the season was in full swing several of our players, through accidents, were ‘Danheoseseeerte LOVING cuP unable to play. This unfortunate oecurrence made it necessary to break in new men, but nevertheless the team kept on with many triumphs. Schools which had not been defeated by our last year’s team, were now the losers, and on the whole, the entire season was a success. As we look into the future of Basket Ball in Richmond [High we see teams which will excel all others put on the court by our school. This is not idle talk, because the present unusual work of the lower classmen means the ready experience and ability of future teams. BASEBALL Curtis Smith, Captain For many years baseball has been a grave question in the Richmond Union Ihgh Sehool. Lack of backing, lack of funds to purchase baseball ma- terial, and heated discussion against baseball kept the American pastime in the baek-ground in Richmond High. This season the live baseball element rallied its forces and a baseball team aor a was fitted out in every detail; suits, baseballs, gloves, and players started the season off with a ‘‘Bang.’’ Practice was started and in short order Major Hill had a team going which equalled any other team in its class. Although the first few games did not turn out victories for the Richmond team, the score board did not reveal the op- posing teams leading by a very large margin. The first game, which was_ played against the fast Hitcheock Military Academy nine, end- ed with Hitcheock leading by a single run. The next couple of games were duplicates of the first game, with the op- posing nines winning out in the latter chapters by one or two runs. Considering everything, baseball has been a_ great success. It has given some the chance to prove their ability in the athletie fields of our school. Those who do not qualify in basketball, football, and traek should have a chance to show what chey are made of by making a berth on the baseball team. This year’s team has discovered many good athletes and with the coming year we look forward to their showing up finely in other athletic events. 1921 TRACK SEASON Hale Stoddard, Captain Track at Richmond was revived last year under the captaincy of Norman Woodford, and with the guiding hand of our able Major Hill. Our track team developed finely, and in a track meet with the up-country schools, under the auspices of the Y. M. C. A., Richmond’s track team brought home the vic- tory, which gained for us two handsome silver cups. Altho a number of our.most important track stars had left us we still had the framework of a good track team. We filled up the weak places with the new stars with the result that we had a track team able to represent Richmond Hi on any oval. The interclass mect, held on April 1, was a great suecess—lots of fun for everybody. The Juniors had definitely figured out how the meet was to go, but as an April joke the Seniors slightly changed the figures. After a neck to neck run, the Seniors came out in the lead by three points. The final results stood as follows: Seniors, 52; Juniors, 49. Richmond’s 1921 track team tried its wings for the first time in a meet With Cogswell High of San Francisco, and found them in excellent con- dition. Richmond took the lead in the initiai events and kept it to the end. The score was 80-42. The last meet of the season was with Concord, Crockett, and Mission High, | ee on May 13. It was a glorious victory for Richmond. The score siood Rich- mond, 83% ; Crockett, 23; Concord, 19: and Mission High, 1514. Track men have laid away their spiked shoes until next spring, when those who are now under-classmen will again don their uniforms for Richmond Ili. We hope that those who pass on to U. C. and Stanford will win places on the college teams and reflect glory on Richmond Hi, as Bauman and Woodford have done this year. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Nelda Kruger, Captain It is one of the aims of our High School life to develop in the girls of the school, the real ‘‘art’’ of living. There is a great difference between just being alive, and really living. Basketball, under Miss McLaurin’s fine coach- ing, has been the major sport for girls this year, and Basketball, above all other sports, teaches one how to live a fine, complete life. It is a game in which every girl has a chance to develop her speed and accuraey; and sportsmanship is the true keynote of the game’s success. Our triumphs in basketball this semester were surprising when one c¢on- siders that so many schools are not playing inter-school games. The season opened December 17, and the first game was with Martinez. It-was a hard fight on a slippery floor, but it resulted in a victory for Richmond. With a good beginning, luck was surely to follow. Out of seven games, two with Mar- tinez, two with Crockett, two with the Alumni, and one with San Francisco State Normal, Richmond won five, with good scores, The last game of the season won the championship of the county from Crockett. After the inter-school games, a delightful series of inter-class games were played, and the Juniors won out as champions. MILITARY Military training has had a most successful administration during the year 1920-1921. The officers have been a happy crowd, and this comrade- ship, together with the friendly rivalry of the companies, has produced an organization which ranks high in co-operation and efficiency. The military organization in the R. U. H. S. consists of five units of com- mand under Commandant of Cadets, I. W. Hill, and Major Stanley MacDonald. Under them are the Staff and the four Companies: 48, 49, 50, and 52. According to reports from the Adjutant General’s office at Sacramento, this High School is rated on a par with the state’s best organizations. Although the encampment is the most important and really the big mili- tary activity of the year, the pep and enthusiasm with which the boys carry on the military activities here show that the fellows do not enlist merely for the sake of a camping trip. Richmond High can boast of a well-drilled Bat- talion, under Major MacDonald; an efficient Sienal Corps, a newly organized Radio Corps, and a good lot of buglers. The drills and instruction periods have been alternated by games and matches between the various companies. Great enthusiasm has arisen at times, when by chance a well matched pair put on the gloves for a little fracas. Cries of ‘‘atta boy!’’ and ‘‘soak im!”’ have startled the whole campus. A passing word must be said for the work of the new company—Com- pany 52. We hand it to Captains Smith and Greathouse for turning a bunch of rookies and ‘‘greenhorns’’ from the incoming students into a well drilled military organization. The efficiency of our Student Body officers was attested when the Rotary Club very generously awarded two silver cups to Companies 50 and 52 at a splendidly executed battalion parade and review. SWIMMING CLUB The swimming elub is one of the finest organizations of the High School., It is under the general direction of Miss Searls, who certainly has proven her, good sportsmanship among the girls. Piedmont Baths, San Rafael or the Y- W. C. A. are the pleasure resorts for the large number of girls who take part. They leave early on Saturday mornings and swim until noon, after which every one makes a rush for ‘‘Hot Dogs’’ If it is a fine day, swimming is enjoyed at Kozy Kove after school hours. Clirls who wish to learn to swim are taught by any one of the girls, or by iiss Searls; and every one finds that swimming 1s not only enjoyable but also very beneficial. PROPHECY OF THE CLASS OF ’21 ( Continued from page 18 ) to be able to say that you went to school with the winner? (But that was before he became SAM WAGENER, the Speed King of the World.) My dear, have you seen Martin Dabovich in his latest picture, ‘‘Hash’’ or ‘(A Little of Everything’’? It’s simply wunda’ful, all the Flappers are raviug about him. Their ideal movie hero and all that. Claire and I are going tu see Blossom Griffin tomorrow. She is the Prima Donna of the Metropolitan Opera Company. Ridgeley Greathouse designs all her clothes, I hear. He’s the most exclusive (and expensive) designer of ladies’ gowns in the city, and is clever and original. The end of this volume is here, methinks, as there is no one else to gossip about except ourselves. How is friend Husband and my little namesake? Claire and her family send love, and you well know that I and my cat are ever thine. Just me, HERCELIA. ee ae _ 1 ws £9 dintiohiLy, GES First let the purpose of the Hi-Y Club be stated: It is to create (by lead- ership), to maintain, (by persistence), and to exend, (by service), high stand- ards of Christian Character throughout the school and community. The following question arises: ‘‘Why must there by a Hi-Y club in the High Sehool?’’ The purpose quoted above is one of the best reasons that could be given for a Hi-Y Club. But furthermore it 1s organized. by High School fellows; it is State, Nation, and World-wide; it includes the best stud- ents. best athletes, best debaters, of the school—fellows with whom we like to associate; it helps a fellow to face life’s problems, to find his place of service, ‘and to make the most of ‘‘the one life he has to live.’ With all of these things in mind, the Richmond Hi-Y Club of R. U. H. 5. was organized. It has certainly been a success. The first meeting—a ‘‘ bean feed’’—was attended by about ninety of the High School fellows, all anxious to hear the speaker of the evening, the famous Bill”’ Stinger. Since then, enjoyable weekly meetings have been held with various speakers as fine as ‘Bill’? Stinger. Usually, the meeting was preceeded by a elorious ‘‘feed.’’ Several visits have been paid to out-of-town clubs; where the boys have en- joyed delightful swims in their ‘‘hosts’’ tanks. Another division of the Hi-Y activities has been the service of the Hire Y to the Student Body. The Club has arranged for and presented good speakers to the Assembly. Among the speakers were ‘‘Bill’’ Stinger, whom we all heartily enjoyed, and Mr. Irving, an international head in Y. M. C. A. work. The administration for the successful 1921 season is as follows: Lawrence Wright, President. Clyde Anderson, Vice President. Boyd Hecker, Secretary. Philip de Luna, Treasurer. COMMITTER ON MEETINGS: Hale Stoddard, Chairman Willard Smiley Samuel Wagener Ralph Anderson COMMITTEE ON MEMBERSHIPS: Curtis Smith. Chairman Stanley MacDonald Clyde Cassidy Reese Hays COMMITTEE ON SERVICE: Arthur Fischer, Chairman Loren Whitlock Francis MacLaughhn Lloyd Jackson 25— DRAMATICS Lawrence Wright, President Helen Axelson, Vice-President Edward Downer, Secretary-Treasurer The activities of the Dramatic Club, another one of our splendid Student Body organizations, in which a live student may give vent to his enthusiasm for dramaturgy, have been partially curtailed this year for various reasons. Chief of these is the fact that during the first semester, the club voted to devote all of its energies to the success of the circus, and then ‘Miss Barth. adviser of dramatics, because of the press of duties, was for a time unable to conduct re- hearsals. However, the productions thus far staged have been very successful, and the Student Body at large owes much to the Dramatie Club for the entertain- ments furnished, and also for its goodly contribution to the Student Bo dy fin- ances, At the Freshman Reception of both semesters stunts were given by the Club. ‘‘Carroty Nell,’’ a play staged entirely by the girls of the club, was the first of these; and ‘‘Bargain Day at Bloomstein’s’’ was the second success- ful production. One of the most successful events of the year was the Dramatie Club Pro- gram, of May 6. Vocal and piano solos were first rendered by Kenneth Matthiesen and Florence Little. The hit of the evening was the ‘‘Florist Shop,’’ a one-act play which furnished a laugh and a moral. The cast consist- ed of Lela Hasson, Clarice Carey, Lawrence Wright, Kenneth Matthiesen, and Orval Mallory. A charming stunt, coached by Miss. Woodward, in which a Chinese wedding procession was depicted; and ‘‘Q’’, a clever burlesque on spiritualism, rounded out a delightful and profitable evening. ‘The Teeth of the Gift Horse’’ will be presented by Virgil Fenner, Arietta Coon, Patricia Bradbury, Edward Downer and Clifford Randall at the coming Kighth Grade Reception. It will claim its audience by its many com- ical situations. Dramatic Club members enjoyed a very delightful theater party at the Fulton Playhouse of Oakland on the evening of May 7. Nearly thirty mem- bers, accompanied by Miss Barth, attended en masse and thoroughly enjoyed one of the Fulton’s best production— Smilin’ Through,’ All in all, the career of the Dramatic Club this year has blessed its mem- bers with many previous memories, and has tuned their hearts high for their coming season. MER) anes er i THE LIBRARY GIRL CADETS Harriet Fitzgerald, President Clarice Carey, Vice-President Francis Dixon, Secretary-Treasurer The Library Club was organized by ‘Miss Barth in November, 1920. At first the membership numbered twenty-four, but it has increased to the pres- ent number of forty. Meetings are held every three weeks, and a program, usually consisting of boo k reviews, is given, after which tea is served. A four day catalogue course was given by Miss MeNeill, City Librarian, and all of the eirls were greatly interested. Incidentally, they learned much about catalog- ing books. Parties have also been a feature of this club, and a very delightful Val- entine Party was celebrated at the home of Miss Barth, on February 15. The second party was held at Eleanor Robison’s home in Hercules on May 14. A most pleasant afternoon was spent. On May 28, Isabel McGregor entertained the Cadets at her home. This affair was given as a farewell to Miss Barth, who is soon to sail for Honolulu. The Senior girl members of the club who are to graduate were also honored, each being presented with a gift. The work of the Library Cadets has been very efficient, and their ser- vice is of great value to the school. aa eee a ee | ( SOCHETY 2: | CHICO DANCE One of the most enjoyable dances of the school year was the Chico Dance, held in the old assembly hall, November 13, 1920. The hall decorated to rep- resent the foot-ball field, had goal posts entwined in red and blue crepe paper at each end. Only a few of the Chico boys were present, but a large number of High School Students filled the dance programs to their capacity. These programs were in the form of a foot-ball with ‘‘Line-Up”’ inserted to head the program list, which expressed the real spirit of the dance. JUNIOR - SENIOR TEA The one big affair that is always looked forward to by the upper-class girls is the Junior-Senior Tea, which was inaugurated by the Senior girls of ‘19. The Senior Girls Club of ’21 gave the tea in honor of the Junior girls at the Club louse on December 11. The upper hall was artistically decorated, and a number of Senior girls were attired in Colonial costumes of various col- ors. Music, games, and dancing were participated in by all, the faculty en- t joying them no less than the students. A very delight{ul program was sue- nl A a i. a at teal cessfully carried out, including a Colonial dance. Late in the afternoon, ice eream and cookies were served by the Colonial girls. The Junior girls marked this affair as a huge suecess and it is to be hoped this tradition will be continued throughout the High School’s life, as it brings the upper-class girls into closer touch and relationship with each other. SENIOR XMAS PARTY 1 ] Every one said that the Senior Kid Xmas Party was the best ever held. This was in the Assembly Hall on December 17, and at an early hour the party of ‘‘kiddies’’ arrived. There were the ‘‘little’’ girls with their dollies, and the “‘little’’ boys in their knee pants, and even Mrs. Hawkinson and Miss Mar- tin were just like the rest of us—‘‘kids.’’ There was a Xmas tree all beauti- fully decorated, and candy, popcorn and a present for every one. There was a pause in the merry-making long enough for the camera-man to take a flash- light picture of the hilarious group. Late in the evening, ice-cream and eake were served in the cafeteria, after which games were participated in again. If the Seniors were ever thought to be dignified and sedate. they certainly wrecked that superstitution on December 17. SENIOR STUNT NIGHT The night of April fifteenth was specifically known as ‘‘Senior Stunt Night,’? and a well-prepared entertainment was given in the assembly hall. which was filled to its capacity. Hager students, parents, and friends view- ed the ‘‘Scintillating Senior Sonesters’’ with wonder and admiration. An ad- mission of twenty-five cents was charged, and as a result $116.50 was realized for the Senior Edition of the Hi-Nus. Hours of diligent practice were given to making this entertainment pleas- Qe Sl ( a ee ee ee ae ing and enjoyable for all who attended. The first production, a play writ- ten by the students and entitled ‘‘A Half Hour in a Nut House,”’ was a scream from beginning to end. The second number was a ‘‘Fashion Show”’ with Lawrence Wright as Designer. He was assisted by the ‘‘ Most Beautiful Vampish Models Known to Fashion.’’ The Bathing Beauty and even the Cave Man were introduced. The third presentation was a clever burlesque on ‘‘The Merchant of Venice.’ Beyond a doubt this play was immensely enjoyed by everyone. The fourth and last production was ‘‘The Lonesome Little Raindrop’’ featuring Lawrence Wright and seven beautiful chorus girls. Everyone then adjourned to the gymnasium where the Seniors were de- feated by the Juniors in a Basket Ball game. Dancing followed until a late hour and everyone went home with a happy smile. The Seniors are especially erateful to their adviser, Mrs. Hawkinson, and to Miss Woodward and Miss MeLaurin for helping them to give this benefit performance. Those who made the evening a success were Hercelia and Patricia Brad- bury, Anna Kovee, Ruth Michaelian, Gladys Rouse, Edith Parks, Blossom Griffin. Claire Adair, Irma Kendrick, Verna Turley, Ester Johnson, Maudy Henry, Florence Garfinkle, and Lawrence Wright, Stanley MacDonald, Francis ‘NicLaughlin, Philip de Luna, Reese Hays, Raleigh Davies, Ridgley Greathouse, Richard Radcliffe, Chester Long, Hale Stoddard, Edmund Read, Martin Dabo vich, Samuel Wagener, Claude Van Marter, and Matthew Dowling. THE SPRING DANCE The first dance of the spring semester was given in the High School Gym- nasium, on the night of April 29. The gym was transformed into a fairyland, very gracefully decorated with feathery greens and snowballs, and wires hung with entwinine wreaths decked the rafters, from which hung large Japanes@ lanterns. The orchestra, from their position in the middle of the dancing space, certainly did justice to that word ‘‘Jazz.’’ It was composed of a number of high school boys, and Richmond Hi feels proud of its purveyors of harmony. The programs were the first to be printed on our own printing press, and were indeed artistic. Punch was served from a gaily decorated booth, and the warm night guaranteed its popularity. The dance was a huge success in every way, and we hope that next year many such happy oceasions will be enjoyed. THE JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET The biggest event of the year, for the upperclassmen, was the Junior- Senior Banquet, held on the evening of May 20, in the High School Gymnasium. Long rows of tables were arranged and the gym was very beautifully decorated in orange and green. Never before has such a gorgeous scene been achieved by ambitious Juniors. Dainty place-cards, which were eenuine works of art, adorned the tables, and provided an added attraction to the affair. The toastmaster was Curtis Smith, president of the Junior class, and the speakers of the evening were Arthur Fischer, Ruth Robison, Kenneth Matthie- sen, Patricia Bradbury, Gladys Rouse, Hale Stoddard, Matthew Dowling, Law- renee Wright and Philip de Luna. All the speeches were ereatly enjoyed and heartily applauded by the attentive and interested listeners. Hula girls and Hawaiian singers formed a striking climax to the speeches. After the banquet, the tables were whisked away, programs were pro- dueed, and dancing delighted both Juniors and Seniors until late in the evening. The custom of holding this function was established in 1919, by Miss Barth and we hope that it will remain throughout the career of the High School. aa) aoe a LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF HAE SENIOR - CLASS“ OF 1921 We, the Senior Class of 1921, do hereby will, bequeath and donate, on our departure from High School life, collectively and severally, these legacies as follows: Firstly: To the Juniors we leave all rights and privileges which acerue to the dignified estate of seniority. Secondly: ‘We do hereby will that the incoming Freshmen shall hereafter and henceforth be known exclusively as ‘‘Baby Nines,’’ and to them we bequeath our share of the liquid refreshment in the ‘‘Caf’’, known as milk. Thirdly: We do hereby set down severally our individual bequests, as follows: I, Ruth Michaelian, do hereby give and bequeath my thirteen (13) pounds of overweight to Robert Engleking. I, Claude Van Marter,‘do leave to King Faurot, woman-hater, my ability to keep away from the girls. I, Ester Johnson, do hereby will my faithful alarm clock, which gets me to school at 7:15 a. m., to Eleanor Pitchford. [, William Snelling, to my equal in height and form, Paul Heinsen, give and bequeath my post as Lord High Official Door Keeper. I, Hattie Ferrasci, after long consideration and deep thought, do bequeath to Miriam Garrard my Marcelle Wave. 1, Stanley McDonald, do hereby will my post of Chief Challenger of the Physies Gang, to Curtis Smith. I, Claire Adair, do hereby give and bequeath my ‘‘‘fleetness’’ of foot to Jenny Hodge. I, Frank Avinelis, do will my deliberate enunciation to Ethyle Cain. I, 'Maudy Henry, leave the piano stool to Lawrence Julio. I, Martin Dabovich, do bequeath my famous grin to ‘‘Solemn’’ Seth Ilolmes. [, Hercelia Bradbury, in view of many things, will my sisterly affection to Ruth Robison. I, Raleigh Davies, do hereby bequeath to Clyde Anderson, a volume of complete instructions on ‘‘Ilow to be a Queener,’’ a book which has been very valuable to me in my career. I, Elmira McGuffin, do leave my size 14% feet to Clara Sullivan. I, Chester Lone, do bequeath my abundant dignity to Jeanne Misner. I. Selma Minssen, do will and leave to Edyth La Marsh my place in the bookkeeping room. I, Samuel Wagener, do leave and will my basso profundo voice to Flor- ence Miner. I. Hale Stoddard, do will to Kenneth Matthiesen, my milk route. I. Rosalie Hadsell. do leave to Beth Woodford my original methods of do- ing ‘‘Trig’’ problems. I, Edmund Read, bequeath my unusual height to ‘‘Lanky’’ Wesley Koehler. I, Vivian Transue, do leave my ladylike demeanor to Ernestine Tomasek. I, Alice Wunderlich, hereby will to Irene Carey my penchant for Fresh- men boys. I, Verna Turley, do leave my curls to any modest violet who wants to become a tiger lily. I. Ethel MecChristian, do will my athletic achievements to Helen Barth- olomew. I, Matthew Dowling, do hereby bestow my meekness of spirit upon Clyde Cassidy, with the hope that he will cherish it faithfully. I, Irene Enfield, do grant all rights, titles, and good will toward my U. S. History, to Anybody. I, Ridgely Greathouse, do will and bequest full right to my secluded seat in the Assembly Hall at noon to Edward Downer, and am cheered by the knowledge that he will make good use of it. I, Elizabeth Ellison, do bequeath to Nelda Kruger, the basketball honors. —— 3 ee | I, Reese Hayes, do hereby leave my graceful movements to ‘‘Salome’’ Laughlin. I, Philip de Luna, the ‘‘Silver Tongued,’’ do hereby will my W. K. ora- torical ability to Claire Lehmkuhl. I, Edith Parks, will to Andel Mansfield my ‘‘wicked look.’’ I, ‘Muriel Burdon, do will to Kenneth Wells, my correct English, to be used in Assembly speeches. I, Blossom Griffin, do hereby bequeath my duties as Chief Librarian of the Senior class to Harriet Fitzgerald. I, James Sullivan, do hereby bequeath my rosy cheecks, ‘‘that school girl complexion,’’ to Harold Brink. [, Ada Holland, do leave to Virginia Campbell ‘‘the sunshine of my smile.”’ I, Clinton Arnold, do bequeath my boldness to John Varney. I, Norine Lee, leave my love for Civies to all of those who follow me. [, Anna Kovee, do will to Mamie Pesola my lone dresses. I, Rosamond Stanley, do hereby will and bequeath all praises and criti- cisms accruing to the position of artist for the Senior class to Laura Spencer. I, Harold Slate, do give and consign my bashfulness to Tommy Fitzger- ald who is similarly afflicted. I, Irene Rose, do leave my quietness in school to Frances Dixon. I, Dick Radcliffe, with due consideration, do hereby bequeath to Boyd Hecker my ‘‘5’’ in Physics. I, Patricia Bradbury, do leave my slightly pink hair to Belle Woodford. [ Willard Smiley, do will my commission in the ‘‘army’’ to Corporal Switzer. I, Blanche Grow, do leave to Margaret Carey my height. I, Francis MacLaughlin, do hereby bequeath my freckles to Kathlyn Martin. [, Louise Walton, will my studiousness to the school as a good example to the Freshmen. I, Thelma Wright, do leave all my extra ‘‘ones’’ to be distributed im- partially among deserving students. [, Florence Garfinkle, do give and bequeath my ‘‘rubber tired’’ spees to Miss MeLaurin. I, Lawrence Wright, do hereby most reluctantly consign unto Clarence Ford, my ability to pick ’em steady. I, Sara Thompson, will cheerfully my blushes to Annona Noyes. I, Irma Kendrick, do hereby bequeath my girlish giggle to Jeannine Stoddard. I, Genieve Bowman, leave to Geraldine Rock the ink spots on my bookkeeping books. I, Susie Sakai, leave my low voice to Billy Berk. To the above document we, the Seniors, do set our hand and seal this bright month of June, 1921. Peace be with you! yy (ws S Ruth Michaelian—Because my dog is a French poodle, and the little dear can’t understand English. ” G Pat. Bradbury—Why are you learning French? v vv Ethel Cain—This paper says that under the present law woman is the slave of man. Pat 'MacDona!d—Why don’t they enforce it, then? v2 ve ve ve Dolly Kovee—I understand Curt Smith has become a real gentleman farmer. Smiley—Yes. Ile even puts evening clothes on his scarecrows when it vets dark. L ’ Vv. s v 7 rN Chet. Long—(deeply in love)—Didn’t you ever contemplate matrimony, ‘atthew ? Matthew Dowling—Yes, but always from a safe distance. v ab Ww vv ww ¥ Gladys Rouse—Does your Ridgley say things one hkes to listen to when you go out with him ? B. Lunceford—I should say he does. You ought to hear him order a dinner. Fran Mac.—tHlere’s the report of another naval engagement. Fat Hayes—More fighting? Fran—I suppose so. The Captain is engaged to the Admiral’s daughter. Vv 7“ Hereelia Bradbury—-I wonder why the waves moan so when they break on the beach? Dick Radecliffe—Probably because they are broke. v. D Vv. ri cy ray ‘“Oh, well,’’ said the boy as he made his first appearance in long trous- ers, ‘‘The first hundred jeers are the hardest! Sf 79 D ‘ 7 Switzer— ‘Excuse me, Cass, for stepping on your feet.’’ Cassidy—‘‘ ’S’ all right. I walk on them myself.’’ LES THE STORY OF THE ENCAMPMENT Two hundred and fifty, happy, enthusiastic young men, the ‘‘pride of Richmond,’’ marched away one day, (as all good tales begin), to meet adven. ture at Camp B. X. T. What a thrilling sight it was—that busy camp on the afternoon of April 21. It was wonderful to see those tents spring up so sud- denly in quiet fields, and change the valley into an efficient military camp. Sergeant Tolles worked the miracle; never did any officer gets results so smoothly. Soon mail was announced! One would have imagined the boys had been away for a month’s march by the fervor in which they scrambled and fought for their letters. All did not go well that night. Captain de Luna was observed drilling some of his men for disorderliness. They drilled and drilled and drilled some more, and it was all by the light of a beautiful eclipsed moon, which was, in fact, no light at all. Ta-Ta, Ta, Ta, Ta, Ta-Ta, Ta, Ta, Ta! Mess! Mess! The camp had awak- ened. Oh! boy! There is nothing like fresh air to arouse a keen appetite. Even if the food at B. X. T. had not been so palatable, the boys would have devoured it with relish. At an officers’ meeting that morning, Friday, April 21, the system of grading for general efficiency was explained by Major Hill. He also announ- ced the award of a cup to the most efficient company, and the award of one to the company making the highest average marksmanship on the range. Never did troops work so hard to win their objective as did the boys at Camp B. X. T.! Keen interest was manifested all three days of the competition. Firing on the range was begun Friday by Co. 50. Throughout the day the guns cracked away. Boys thrilled to the pang of the rifles, the shrill ery of the bullets and the smell of powder. A stream of mail poured into the camp that night, and many hearts were made light. Walter Meade furnished writing paper and envelopes through the Y. M. C. A. The big “‘Y’’ tent was rendezvous for all amusements. A good orchestra, composed of Dan White, Faurot, Brink, and Kallman, kept the boys in a high state of glee with their syncopation. Two hundred and fifty bodies trudged off to bed that night. Call to quarters was blown at nine-thirty. All was quiet by ten. Out of the stillness of the night, taps, that call of calls, was blown. By Saturday the camp had settled down and everything was run off in strict military manner. Drills and lectures, school and range work were all carried out with true efficiency. Men were wearing determined countenances and sunburned noses. That evening a number of Richmond Rotarians spoke to the troops and presented them with a box of oranges—enough for all to enjoy. At this time Co. 50 was announced as being one point ahead of Co, 52 and leading the bat- alion in efficiency rating. Bright and early Sunday morning bits of color were seen moving up the valley—the girls of R. U. H. 8. Everyone polished himself up and the camp was frantically policed for public inspection. By the time church was over—Rey. Paul Little had preached on ‘‘Play- ing the Game’’—machines and people were stringing into the valley. But no one was allowed to enter the camp until one o’clock, when every man had fin- ished shooting, and when Co. 52 at this time, was found to be eight points in the lead. Visitors expressed their admiration for the efficient order in which the camp was organized, and a proud lot of men indeed strutted back and forth. At two-thirty a sham battle was fought. It was witnessed by a great throng of spectators as with charge after charge, the men advanced on the imaginary enemy. Immediately following the battle a battalion parade was staged with such preciseness and order that Sergeant Tolles, who has had thirty pass We years of active service, remarked that our battalion was as efficient as many a regular army unit. Following the parade, Major MacDonald put the bat- talion through a spectacular drill. It was a thankful and relieved battalion of men, dismissed from public serutiny, that dashed for its mess equipment on its last evening at Camp B. as he That evening a large bonfire was built in front of the ‘‘Y’’ tent and the men assembled for a jubilee of sones and yells. Meade introduced Mr. Titus of the Oakland ‘‘Y’’ who has been through the Great War and who had many interesting stories to tell. His voice was deep and impressive and his personality magnetic. He reached the hearts of everyone with his bright and sad stories, and adventurous tales of bravery. He told one story of a brave officer on the Argonne Front who had re- neatedly sent out details to destroy a dangerous machine gun nest, but without suecess. He finally determined to capture the deadly nest or die. He called for volunteers. A great many responded, loyally. And Major Cole of the 119th infantry went out to do the impossible and save an army. He fought hard and died gloriously. The story of the American heroism touched the hearts of the boys, and when he finished his story by saying, ‘‘And boys—to this day I am takine off my hat in honor of Major Cole of the slorious 119th!’’ Then lo! as if by some magic spell, every man in the battalion pulled off his hat and honored the man whom they knew not, but whom they reverenced nevertheless. Two hundred and fifty happy, proud and sunburned young men, the “pride of Richmond,’’ marched home one day, (as all good tales end), carrying in their hearts the feeling of a deed well done, and the hope of a future deed— better done. L. WRIGHT—’21. DEBATING Ethyle Cain, President Altho under only a temporary organization, the Debating Club has a president, and under Mrs. Hawkinson’s supervision has had a most success ful year. Debating is an activity which deserves more attention from the Student Body. It prepares a student for his part in the administration of the Stud- ent Association. It teaches a student to take his stand without embarrass- ment and to tell his opponent and audience his convictions with fervour and effectiveness. More people, especially lower classmen, should take up debat- ing, for we would then have a better and more articulate Student Body. The first debate launched by the Debating Club pertained to the League of Nations. It was a public debate, and quite an audience attended. The judges were Reese Hays, Beth Woodford and Rosalie Hadsell. They gave the decision to the affirmative, two to one. The teams were as follows: Affirma- tive, Ethyle Cain, Lawrence Wright, and Claude Van 'Marter; Negative, Rosa- mond Stanley, Edmund Read and Seth Holmes. The second debate of the year was on the following question: Resolved That Immigration Should be Suspended for Two Years. The affirmative side, which was composed of Isabel McGregor, Edward Downer, and Francis Collins, were successful. The negative side was made up of Carol Ford, Serena Bow- en, and Matthew Dowling. The third debate was impromptu, held at the banquet of the Debating Club. It was concerned with compulsory military training in the United States. The banquet was a hum-dinger and overwhelmingly enjoyed. ——,}.)— | AUTOGRAPHS AX Sp. Ba ELLE LG INLET IE RI tn ; A ONT TLLNTA | | 3 1143 00935 5