Richmond High School - Shield Yearbook (Richmond, CA)

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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.

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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

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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 (