Richmond High School - Shield Yearbook (Richmond, CA)

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The Student Body The record of the Student Body administration of the past year has been one of a smooth, efficient machine. The fact that there have been few summons- slips, arrests, trials, and convictions in evidence does not bespeak a lax enforcement policy, but rather a greater respect for the law of the school and fewer violations than most schools can boast. The commissioners for the fall semester were: President, William Logan ; vice-president, Paul Basham; secretary-treasurer, Esther Malianni; law and order, Mitchell Milicevich; boys’ athletics, Paul Villalovos; girls’ athletics, Lucille Muth; public utilities, William Abbay; social affairs, Treva Meyers; prosecuting attor- ney, Harold Shawl; and judge, Howard Hughes. Those who governed during the spring semester were: President, William Abbay; vice-president, Jack Lehmkuhl; secretary-treasurer, Treva Meyers; law and order, Robert Caldwell; boys’ athletics, William Milicevich; girls’ athletics, Anna Lee; public utilities, Victor Ludwig; social affairs, Frankie Jackson; prose- cuting attorney, Robert Wren and judge, James Cryan. The Student Body meetings were invariably eventful, beginning with affairs of business and usually concluding with a varied program of musical instruments, addresses, or community singing under the direction of Miss Woodward. Demon- strating more than ever their ability to transact their own business, the students carried through a financially and athletically successful year. When they were faced with the urgent necessity of expensive football and basketball equipment, they turned out wholeheartedly and produced a remunerative carnival. Student Body membership was large throughout the year, and altogether, the real Rich- mond spirit was always present. The Honor Society The Honor Society, having been organized in October, 1922, is now in the fourth year of its existence. Its purpose is to promote scholarship and citizenship in this school. The society has averaged about forty members this year. In August, 1925, the officers were: President, Marvin Shock; vice-president, Kathryn Snodgrass ; secretary-treasurer, Fern Scarlett. One change in the officers was made during the second quarter when the vice-president was made president. Those who guided the destiny of the society through the second semester were: President, Irene Meldrum; vice-president, Muriel Moran, succeeded during the last half of the semester by Ernest Barbieri; scretary-trasurer, Mildred Lemley, whose place was taken by Alex Poulsen. Eleven students wear the white pin, the highest honor awarded by the society. They are Fern Scarlett, Madge Baker, Naomi Mahnke, Francis Dahlen, Ruth Rector, Kathryn Snodgrass, Lucille Muth, Evelyn Kalin, Bernice Goldsworthy, Dorothy LeGault and Esther Poulsen. The members have enjoyed several parties this year, including two weinic roasts. The crowning feature of the social affairs last semester was the party given in honor of the Faculty and Honor Roll just before Christmas. After a program consisting of various stunts, musical numbers, and games, the opening of the curtains revealed a beautifully lighted Christmas tree holding a favor for each one present. One feature of this semester’s activities which was thoroughly enjoyed was the indoor picnic. The students are trying harder than ever to keep their pins each quarter. This is due to the fact that ownership requires that the pins be retained four quarters, including one quarter in the last semester. Twenty-seven |

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The Girl Reserves One of the largest and most active organizations of the school is the Girl Reserves. This club has been exceedingly popular with the girls, and has grown very rapidly. The roll contains more than a hundred names, and the Reserves have not yet stopped growing. The officers for the fall term were: President, Dorothy McGuffin; vice- president, Alice Bagley; secretary, Ardis Richmond; treasurer, Maizie Samples ; program chairman, Muriel Hunt; social chairman, Madge Baker; and service chairman, Doris Pinson. In the spring semester the officers were: President, Muriel Hunt; vice- president, Pauline McDonald; secretary, Ardis Richmond; treasurer, Margaret Vidal; program chairman, Mildred Wollet; scoial chairman, Meta Laird; and service chairman, Kathryn Snodgrass. Miss McLaurin, Miss Cox and Miss Osbourne contributed to the interesting affairs which the Girl Reserves have enjoyed. The hikes have been particularly popular : two in Marin County, one in the Berkeley Hills, and one to Long Beach. The meetings were enlivened by the program committee, and parties, especially at Thanksgiving and Christmas, were much enjoyed. Musical programs were much in demand, and several excellent ones were secured. The service and social committees have done a great deal toward the benefit of others. During the Thanksgiving season a paper drive was initiated and carried through for the purpose of raising funds with which to buy provisions for the poor. The whole school cooperated under the leadership of the club, and many baskets were provided for the needy. Girls absent from school for a long period have been kept in touch with through the service committee. The school as a whole recognizes the good work of the Girl Reserves, as is evidenced by the increasing membership of the club. The Girls’ Hi-Y Club Although this has been the first year of its history, the Girls’ Hi-Y has earned a place among the most popular and useful organizations of the school. Meeting at the local Y. M. C. A. every Wednesday evening under the direction of Mrs. A. W. Mueller, this club has been organized with the purpose of developing leader- ship and sportsmanship. The officers for the fall semester were: President, Dorothy Barbikas; vice- president, Maxine Hyatt; secretary, Bertha Fisher, and treasurer, Charlotte Page. Those acting during the spring semester were: President, Mary Mann; vice-presi- dent, Margaret Sandvick; secretary, Naomi Mahnke, and treasurer, Opal Wilson. More than a hundred members were counted in the club, and each semester initiations were held. Each meeting began with lively discussions on every-day problems. This was followed by gym work and competition in all sorts of sports. Parties and hikes brought out much enthusiasm and furnished amusement. The club was entertained by the Boys’ Hi-Y in the spring, after having given the latter a party in the fall. As a whole, the Girls’ Hi-Y has been successful in emphasizing the value of good sportsmanship and leadership. The rate at which the club has grown and is growing insures its permanence. There are benefits to be derived from the Hi-Y which no other organization in the school can offer. Twenty-nine |