Richmond High School - Shield Yearbook (Richmond, CA)

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The Honor Society Under the supervision of Miss Reeve and Miss Girvin, the Honor Society has made splendid progress. Because interest in studies as well as athletics has been stimulated during the last two years, the number of boys in the society has increased. To be a member of the society, a student must have ten points, which he may earn through scholarship, athletics, or through a combination of both. A small gold R is the symbol of membership. This the student wears until he has been in the society six times, and then he receives the platinum pin, which is the highest honor that a student can attain. To graduate with honors, he must have been in the Honor Society at least four quarters, one quarter of which must have been in his high senior semester. Because of the brevity of the fall term, the society did not participate in many activities ; however, the members enjoyed a theater party at the Fulton playhouse in Oakland. A Valentine party was held by the society on February 10, 1928, and plans are being made now for a swimming party at the Natatorium, and a supper in the evening at the school. Honor Society officers of the fall semester were: Heloise Head, president; William Tucker, vice-president and Denie Sindicich, secretary. The officers of the first quarter of the spring semester were: Russell Lucas, president; Grace Lucas, vice-president ; and William Simonson, secretary. Those who served during the second quarter were: Ray Melin, president ; Cornelius Lynch, vice-president ; and William Simonson, secretary. Honor Society members who have received platinum pins during the last year are: Marie Allamanro. I orence Lercari, May Bosson, Stanley Poulsen, Josephine McManus and Laura Wilson.

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had he done his planning over a party line? Didn’t he know that there would be eavesdroppers and casual listeners-in? And—horrible thought! What would he think of me when he knew that I was guilty of eavesdropping? My heart sank at this incriminating evidence, for I thought that now I could never find favor in his eyes. I tried to feel ashanYed for wanting his love and admiration, when | knew what sort of a person he was, but I was not able to succeed. However, I called him, and in an incredibly short time he was seated beside me in the swing. I did not know how to begin. I felt as though I could not tell him, but at last I blurted out, “Keith, how could you? I didn’t know you were a person who could stoop to that sort of thing.” “That sort of thing,’ he repeated vacantly. “What sort of thing?” “Keith Holloway, do you mean to sit there and pretend ignorance of such a thing? I—why—I—oh, how can you?” “Ruth dear, what are you talking about? What thing do you mean?” I looked at him strangely. He had called me dear. But he pretended ignorance, and I knew he was guilty. My indignation increased as I gazed at him. He must know I was aware of his part in the plans, and still he acted as if he were guiltless. Oh, I couldn’t understand it. This was the man I loved. Once again he said, “explain what you mean, dear, I can’t make head nor fail of at.’ “Very well, then,’ I replied wrathfully, “What about the telephone con- versation I heard between you and Horace?” As I said that, expecting to see a look of dismay spread over his face, an ex- pression of such complete surprise and relief appeared, mingled with amusement, that I felt an insane desire to laugh. “Ruth, you dear foolish child,” Keith said, taking my hand, “Horace and | were only rehearsing a play.” —Vivian Vaughn

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Girl Reserves A resume of the Girl Reserves’ work for this year shows that it has been an organization of worth and enjoyment. At each meeting plays and original stunts were put on. Social meetings were held in the Bandhouse, alternating with dis- cussion meetings in the Study Hall. The girls had many hikes and weinie roasts, and especially attractive were the wild flower hikes which were held in the spring. The main social events of the year were an overnight trip to Willow Camp, and a Gym Jinx, which was attended by all the girls’ clubs of the school. Each club gave a stunt and participated in a basketball contest. Later, everyone ate supper in the cafeteria, and afterwards saw a mystery play which caused the old Study Hall to echo with uncanny screams. Several girls are preparing to receive Girl Reserve rings on May 31. These girls have worked for two years and deserve the privilege of owning this symbol of achievement. Installation of new officers, a farewell to seniors, and a tea for the Girl Reserves’ mothers will be held on May 31, also. Each year a number of Girl Reserves go to the summer camps at Asilomar and Lokoya. In order to make it possible for some girls to go this summer, a show was put on May 10. Proceeds were divided between the Dorothy Todd Scholar- ship Fund and the fund which enables girls to go to the summer camps. The girls look forward: to the conference at Asilomar, and also to the good times they have at Lokoya. The officers of the fall term were: Muriel Talt, president; Viola Einer, vice-president ; Katheryne Fahrenholtz, program chairman; Marie Nougier, secre- tary; Jane Olney, treasurer; Ramona Adams, social chairman; Alice Walgren, service chairman. The officers of the spring term were: Muriel Talt, president; Viola Einer, vice-president ; Marie Nougier, secretary; Jane Olney, treasurer; Helen Basham, program chairman; Wilda Eby, social chairman; Dorothy Elderidge, service chair- man.