Richmond High School - Shield Yearbook (Richmond, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1929 volume:

SEES HEMOAE HAIR Le Si a a a A a a al ramet ; ¢ : ee ch cee orememenrnnnertha athe ten ewien- yee maemlinmens en en ath it ever sc ec ret penta tr need tet € t F te i ‘ cy ee as Woona twat gt . mx Ax Mik ris TE rei tae immer te eestor enna RICHMOND | COLLECTION | ; ART Ot ot SNR Richmond Union High School Yearbook seg FOREWORD Many grains of sand have passed through the aperture of the hour glass, and we have come now to the end of a school year. The days, each with its own story of defeat or triumph, have gone. Time dims the colors of the past; the memories which are vived and glowing today become vague and indistinct as the years advance. It 1s then that we treasure a permanent reminder of past events. No better record of school days can be found than the Yearbook, which is a history made real by pictures. In this Yearbook, it has been our purpose to present a panorama of the last year, by following as closely as possible the course of the school’s activities, and to make a book which will preserve forever the associa- tions of this one bricf year of school life. Sux SONG OF THE WEST I sing a song of western lands; Of western seas, and western skies; Of purple misted mountain tops, And broad green valleys poppy sown. I sing a song of happiness; Of new-born love of-freedom wild; For here in these far-western hills, Gold-crowned in frames of azurite, I found my leisure free to roam Along the rims of fields of grain. My song is tuned to western hills; To poppy, oak and lupine blue; To purple waters studded with The lace-like foam of unborn mists. —Robinson McKee. a | Si ssc ey ic ae : tap os ROP RET OI Bs at IIS A iskenbietene AGA he Nein ies Pat tex FALL The wanton wind with soft caress Had stripped the slender branches bare, Had left them naked ‘gainst the sky, Their stark bare branches lifting high. — Pratt. Seven OPENING OF SCHOOL On August 13, 1928, eight hundred and sixty-six excited students rushed into a new and splendidly equipped Richmond Union High School building. The exterior of the buildings presented a facing of geometrically arranged brick, in which were set many large windows. A tower with its tiled roof marked the main entrance. Three buildings were visible from the front: the main administration building, including the great auditorium; the science and domestic science buildings at either end, joined to the main building by graceful archways. Hidden behind these were the shops, commercial building, which also housed the school’s heating plant, and the building containing the boys’ and girls’ gymnasiums. A wide, sweeping, well- planned lawn completed the picture. Inside the great plant chaos reigned for the first day, and even after a week had passed, confusion still lead senior and sophomore to do foolish things. Ex- ploring and curious heads were poked into rooms, questions concerning every object in sight flew, and everybody was happy. Wonder after wonder unfolded before eager eyes: the new steel lockers, the shining linoleum floors, the ramps in place of stairs, the clean and well-equipped shops where many boys were to prepare themselves to be experienced and skilled craftsmen, the new type of desk that would not slide, to the sophomore’s chagrin; the steel-spanned height of the gym, the massive grandeur of the auditorium, with its huge stage and charming decorations ; the delicate artistry of the tiles forming decorative backgrounds for the drinking fountains, the spacious grounds of more than nineteen acres. including the fine athletic field—a true campus! Most inspiring of the school’s decorations and architectural features was the shield set in the north wall of the foyer. That school shield represents the ideals, accomplishments, and hopes of our school. The name Richmond Union High School appears as the foundation for the legend of the emblem. On each side are Roman fasces, or bundles of rods contining an axe. The rods signify the Senate and Assembly bound together by the school constitution. The protruding axes are badges of authority. The upper portion of the shield has upon it the three emblems which typify the nature of our education. The winged foot, an ancient sign of speed, denotes athletics. The lamp signifies all education by which we may equip ourselves for the world and our life work. The liberty cap stands for citizenship, liberty, equality, and justice. This figure occupies the central space at the top, its position indicating that it crowns and binds all together in perfect union. In the center of the shield appears an open book upon which is inscribed the words “Education is the key which unlocks the storehouse of wisdom.” The rising sun about and above the book symbolizes the light that education sheds on life in dispelling ignorance. The shield is a fitting symbol of our school, and wherever it appears, in the foyer, on the walls of the library, on the books of students in the form of seals, on the cover of this book, it represents to the eight hundred students, who entered this institution, the accomplishments of the years to come in the field of sports—in all fields, the fulfillment of ideals, and the realization of hopes. After all features of the new buildings had been thoroughly examined, commented upon, and marvelled at by the students, faculty administration opened the new term with the trial of a new program which made a longer school day. Eight 7 peas ant Cee 3 1333 THE CAMPUS Nine Ten Principal. Vice-Principal, Dean of Boys Dean of Girls... DECKERT Yai: Nellie W. Pehrson Norine Buchanan Cora Metz Nina Beauchamp David C. Gray Muriel Ogden Grace B. Dotts Carroll Frederick Louise Alexander Jean R. Collins Dorothy M. Cox Blanche Carson Ruth Stewart Marion M. Poage Aileen Bronsdon Martin E. Salmi John E. Doney THE FACULTY BX) Teer Theo. Madson M. Elizabeth JXinnear Mary Gately English Department Octavia Patterson Gertrude F. Weatherby Irene Webber Edith Smith Commercial Department Ella B. Eachus Selina Hardesty Hazel Ahlin A. Marion Stockton Mathematics Department Helen T. Hoefer Ruth Peterson History Department Ruth Girvin Gladys Nunn F. L. Culbertson Language Department Elizabeth E. Roberts Louise Plinez Domestic Science Department Jennie E. Gardner Science Department George Eby Martin Swenson Charles Waugh Vocational Department William H. Neeley Herbert E. Welch F. C. Gilbert Physical Education Department George M. Morris Mabelle Woodman Clara A. McLaurin Mildred Cuthbertson Music Department Louise Robinson Art Department Bernice Whiting Librarian LF fe | ) = Zelma Reeve TO aaa 4 ADMINISTRATION B. X. Tucker, Principal Theodore Madson, Dean of Boys M. Elizabeth Kinnear, Dean of Girls Mary Gately, Secretary Eleven NG ABOUT THE BUILDI eo ee ee ee FALL COMMISSIONERS The Board of Commissioners, consisting of the Student Body president, seven commissioners, the prosecuting judge, and the auditor, is the elected group which accounts for the finances and programs of the Student Body of Richmond Union High School, and all the activities of the Student Association. It is the voverning body of the school. One of the most interesting events prepared by the commissioners during the fall was the big bonfire rally which was held before the Technical High School football game. As it was the first time the gymnasium had been used, a regular open house was held, and most of the students and their parents appeared at the affair. In addition, the commissione rs have done many other less spectacular things in their daily routine. At the beginning of the semester the problem of clearing and maintaining order in the halls during the sixth and seventh periods was success- fully solved by them. They also enforced the rule of not allowing the students to leave the school grounds without permit slips. They are indeed an essential part of Richmond Union High School. For the fall term the commissioners were: Claude Ford, Student Body pres- ident; Pearl Terry, vice-president; Addie Ramey, secretary-treasurer , Alberta McCormac, commissioner of social affairs; Carroll Carr, commissioner of law and order: William Simonson, manager of boys’ athletics; Margaret Errington, man- ager of girls’ athletics; Warren Brown, student judge, and Harley Long, commis- sioner of public utilities. Despite the consequent confusion, attendant on moving and settling in a new home, these commissioners succeeded in putting through an excellent semester program. Thirteen THE LIBRARY The library is one of the most important parts of our new high school, for it is used continually by many students. It is a spacious, well lighted room. Book shelves line three walls. An air of culture is created in the room by a tapestry, paint- ing, and statues; bowls of fresh flowers add beauty and color. The tables and chairs are arranged to the best advantage for the students. In the quietness and beauty of the library, there is an atmosphere conducive to study. Each period there is a girl in the library for the purpose of showing, the students where to find books, and to deal with difficulties that arise concerning the operation of the library. These girls also check the attendance list and ch: irge out books that the students wish to use. The girls who assist in the library have organized a club. The officers for last fall were: Hilda Smersfeldt, president; Edith Teese, secretary. For the spring term the officers were: Clara Johnson, president ; Hermine Iespiiola, secretary. The library girls during the last year were: Wilda Eby, Marietta Eisenberger, Hermine E spinola, Edith Jakobsson, Clara Johnson, Virginia Lee, Martha Masek, Dorothy Mickey, Ada Patterson, Ruth Sandige, Hilda Smersfeldt, Violet Steeves, and Edith Teese. As a result of the late organization of the library girls’ club, only one party was held in the fall term, on November 21. The party was preceded by a Thanks- giving dinner. The first party of the spring semester was held on February 21. After witnessing a basketball game, a pleasing dinner was served. The decorative scheme was carried out in the colors red, white and blue, in honor of W ashington’s Birth- day, and dainty colonial men and maidens made up the favors. 3esides having several parties during the spring semester, the library girls worked on a play, “Old Maids,’ which they plan to give before the school. The Fourteen A —— ctatE a characters in the play are as follows: Father, Eugene Whitworth; Mother, Violet Steeves: Edith, Dorothy Mickey; Lorreta, Hermine Espinola; Robert, Walter Thomas. There are 1400 books in the library ready to be catalogued, and Miss Reeve, ‘brarian., finds the task a difficult and exacting one. While mz iking a new catalogue Miss Reeve is also revising the old one. Through the efforts of Miss Ashfield, assistant superintendent of schools four sets of reference books have been presented to the library Those works are: Travels” in twenty polaes “The Pageant of America” in eleven volumes: Elbert Hubbard’s “Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Americans” ‘n thirteen volumes: and “The Complete Works of Roosevelt,” which consists of twenty works. Much crec dit is due the Board of Education for their work i supplying the library with new books. “Carpenter’s their works to Richmond Union High Pa ey Be Aes Pete cad PV lene ALS of “ y Fifteen As a result of the late organization of the 1 was held in the fall term, on November 21. giving dinner. ibrary girls’ club, only one party The party was preceded by a Thanks- The first party of the spring semester was held on February 21. After witnessing a basketball game, a pleasing dinner was served. The decorative scheme was carried out in the colors red, white and blue, in honor of Washington’s Birth- day, and dainty colonial men and maidens made up the favors. Besides having several parties during the spring semester, the 1 ibrary girls worked on a play, “Old Maids,” which they plan to give before the school. The Fourteen characters in the play are as follows: Father, Eugene Whitworth; Mother, Violet Steeves; Edith, Dorothy Mickey; Lorreta, Hermine Espinola; Robert, Walter Thomas. There are 1400 books in the library ready to be catalogued, and Miss Reeve, librarian, finds the task a difficult and exacting one. While making a new catalogue Miss Reeve is also revising the old one. Through the efforts of Miss Ashfield, assistant superintendent of schools, four sets of reference books have been presented to the library. Those works are: “Carpenter’s Travels” in twenty volumes; “The Pageant of America” in eleven volumes; Elbert Hubbard’s “Little ee to the Homes of Great Americans” in thirteen volumes; and “The Complete Works of Roosevelt,” which consists of twenty works. Much credit is due the Board of Education for their work in supplying the library with new books. Two authors have donated copies of their works to Richmond Union High School. One, Mr. W. C. Durant, Chicago financier and donor of a prize for the recent prohibition enforcement plan, has sent his “Law Observance” to the library. W. P. Bartlett has donated two copies of his book “More Happenings in California” with this inscription’ “Big schools should turn out big men. I hope yours does.” Two features of the library that have proved to be interesting are the news paper section and the magazine section. “The New York Times” book review and magazine section are contributed each week by Miss Dotts. To get the most benefit out of the library, the students must cooperate with those in charge. Although books are being added to the shelves of the library from time to time, the library is by no means fully equipped. Old or new books will be gratefully accepted by the Librarian. Fifteen THE LIBRARY The library is one of the most important parts of our new high school, for it is used continually by many students. It is a spacious, well lighted room. Book shelves line three walls. An air of culture is created in the room by a tapestry, paint- ing, and statues; bowls of fresh flowers add beauty and color. The tables and chairs are arranged to the best advantage for the students. In the quietness and beauty of the library, there is an atmosphere conducive to study. Each period there is a girl in the library for the purpose of showing: the students where to find books, and to deal with difficulties that arise concerning the operation of the library. These girls also check the attendance list and charge out books that the students wish to use. The girls who assist in the library have organized a club. The officers for last fall were: Hilda Smersfeldt, president; Edith Teese, secretary. For the spring term the officers were: Clara Johnson, president ; Hermine Espinola, secretary. The library girls during the last year were: Wilda E by, Marietta Eisenberger, Hermine Espinola, Edith Jakobsson, Clara Johnson, Virginia Lee, Martha Masek, Dorothy Mickey, Ada Patterson, Ruth Sandige, Hilda Smersfeldt, Violet Steeves. and [edith Teese. As a result of the late organization of the library girls’ club, only one party was held in the fall term, on November 21. The party was preceded by a Thanks- giving dinner. The first party of the spring semester was held on February 21. After witnessing a basketball game, a pleasing dinner was served. The decorative scheme was carried out in the colors red, white and blue, in honor of Washington’s Birth- day, and dainty colonial men and maidens made up the favors. Besides having several parties during the spring semester, the library girls worked on a play, “Old Maids,’ which they plan to give before the school. The Fourteen characters in the play are as follows: Father, Eugene Whitworth ; Mother, Violet Steeves; Edith, Dorothy Mickey; Lorreta, Hermine Espinola; Robert, Walter Thomas. There are 1400 books in the library ready to be catalogued, and Miss Reeve, librarian, finds the task a difficult and exacting one. While making a new catalogue Miss Reeve is also revising the old one. Through the efforts of Miss Ashfield, assistant superintendent of schools, four sets of reference books have been presented to the library. Those works are: “Carpenter’s Travels’ in twenty volumes; “The Pageant of America” in eleven volumes: Elbert Hubbard’s “Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Americans”’ in thirteen volumes; and “The Complete Works of Roosevelt,” which consists of twenty works. Much credit is due the Board of Education for their work in supplying the library with new books. Two authors have donated copies of their works to Richmond Union High School. One, Mr. W. C. Durant, Chicago financier and donor of a prize for the recent prohibition enforcement plan, has sent his “Law Observance” to the library. W. P. Bartlett has donated two copies of his book “More Happenings in California” with this inscription’ “Big schools should turn out big men. I hope yours does.” Two features of the library that have proved to be interesting are the news paper section and the magazine section. “The New York Times” book review and magazine section are contributed each week by Miss Dotts. To get the most benefit out of the library, the students must cooperate with those in charge. Although books are being added to the shelves of the library from time to time, the library is by no means fully equipped. Old or new books will be gratefully accepted by the Librarian. Fifteen BAND The Richmond High School band, composed of thirty-six members, under the direction of Mr. George Morris, has played for many concerts, games and entertainments during the year. In the fall term their musical support at many otf the football games helped to send our teams to victory. The music for the circus parade and for the circus itself was furnished by the band. The spring semester was a very busy term for the members, who played at many of the basketball games. In addition, they entertained the Junior High School students at one of their concerts. On April 26 the band played for the International Club play “Dulcy,” and on May 1 they gave a half hour concert before the Student Body. The numbers played were: “Fiune,” by Gilitere; “The Wedding of the Winds,” by Hall, and “The Dawn,” by Gordon. At the spring concert of May 28, the band played several selections. The members of the band were: Walter Axelson, Lillian Chancelet, Jack Carr, Clarence King, Jack McLean, Donald Seawright, Evelyn Scott, Glenn Wilkins, saxaphones; Al Browning, Ida Engelking, Wallace Large, Russell Ralston, Rayvern Van Marter, Torrey Wuesthoff, John Wunderlich, clarinets ; Ray Foster, Ernest Miller, Ben Picton, James Stanley, trombones; Louis Acco- mazzo, Nick Begovich, Ira Cole Wendell Neeley, J. A. Vincent, Martin Crabb, trumpets; Forrest Jenkins, string base; Earl Covell, horn; Turing Wasan, bassoon ; Dan McCurdy, base tuba; Edward Hill, baritone; Fred Aichinger, Julia Foster, Tod Scott, drums; John Kinnaird, drum major. Stirteen ORCHESTRA The first chance that the orchestra of Richmond Union High School had to prove its worth came on October 26, 1928, when it played for the Plantation Show, given in the auditorium in conjunction with the circus. The southern melodies that were played for the a were excellent, and were the result of careful instruc- tion by the leader, Mr. George Morris. One of our school’s greatest sources of entertainment is the high school orchestra. It plays for every graduation exercise of Richmond U nion High Posse Last fall, when the pe ee were over, the members of the orchestra played number of selections in the boys’ gymnasium, where the reception for the by ae was held. The orchestra has entertained the entire school several times with selec- tions played during the student body meetings. The success of any production often depends largely on the quality of music played before it. The music of the high school orchestra must have been good, for all the entertainments given by the high school during the last year have been considered of excellent quality. Members of the orchestra were selected from this school to play in the San Francisco Bay Section High School orchestra, which played in the auditorium of that city for the State Public Music Conference and High School Principals’ Con- vention on March 27, 1929. Those chosen from the high school were Grace Olney, violinist and concert mistress, and Madelon Whittelesy, cellist. The members of the Richmond Union High School orchestra are: Jacqueline Armstrong, Doris Byrnes, William Erick, Clair Edlefsen, John Kinnaird, Jesse Mello, Dorothy Mickey, Henry O'Hara, Grace Olney, Vernon Orr, Doris Pearson, Irene Randall, Ruth Sheldon, and Roy Weston, violins; Walter Axelson, saxa- phone; Ira Cole, Nick Begovich, trumpets; Aileen Hallstrom and Madelon Whittelesy, cello; Archie McVicker, piano; Dan McCurdy, base tuba; Forrest Jenkins, base violin; Meredith Morgan, Russel Ralston and By ron Young, clarinets ; James Stanley, trombone; Fred Aichinger, drums; Edw rard Bergen, flute. Seventeen GIRL RESERVES The Girl Reserve Club is one of the student body’s most valued assistants. T he club members serve the school by taking active parts in all entertainments and other school affairs. Besides taking’ part in programs, the Girl Reserves act as ticket sellers, usherettes, and candy sellers. The club also does social service work in the community. At Thanksgiving and Christmas, they provided baskets of food and clothing for many poor families. The existence of the Girl Reserve Club provides a means by which the high school girls can derive wholesome enjoyment. Meetings of the club are held each Thursday after school hours. The program consists of the singing of peppy G. R. songs, a salute to the American, Christian, and Girl Reserve flags, and talks and discussions on problems interesting to every girl. A short skit or entertainment usually ends the program. Sometimes the girls are served light refreshments. After one meeting, all-day suckers were greatly enjoyed by the girls. Another afternoon closed with the members going home all stuck-up, after enjoying a candy pull. Parties, short hikes, over night hikes, and weenie roasts also have a place in the club activities. On November 10, fourteen girls went on a week-end hike to Stinson Beach. From the foot of Mt. Tamalpais, the party hiked twenty-two miles to camp. Novem- ber 22, a party was given for the club members and their friends. The most important feature of the Girl Reserve’s spring activities was the presentation of the play, “The Ghost Story,” given in connection with the Stage Craft class. The proceeds of the evening’s entertainment went into the general fund of the Student Association. The cast of ‘““The Ghost Story” was as follows: Helen Basham, Roberta Jackson, Grace Lucas, Dorothy Mickey, Charlotte Woloff, Edith Teese, Cheryl Campbell, Calina Crum, and Hazel Whalen. The officers for the last year were: Cheryl Campbell, president ; Grace Lucas, secretary ; Roberta Jackson, treasurer. Eighteen GIRL PHILATELI STS The first meeting of the Girls’ Stamp club was held on September 13, 1926, The club was called to order by the chairman, Marietta Eisenberger. During the meeting the following officers were elected: Marietta Eisenberger, president ; Esther Duinal, vice-president; and Clara Johnson, secretary-treasurer. It was decided that meetings were to be held every other Thursday, and that dues would be twenty-five cents a term. At the second meeting the club members decided to send a collection of stamps to a children’s hospital. It was decided that each meeting should close at 4:15. and that the club’s name should be changed to Girl Philatelists. An inter- esting talk was given by Virginia Lee, after which her stamp collection was passed around. On October 4 a committee was appointed to plan programs for the future meetings. All interesting stamps, or articles on stamps, were Cc ollected and a club scrap book was made. At intervals throughout the term, Marie Muzzi, Ada Patterson, Virginia Lee, and Pauline Draper gave talks on various types of stamps. Two parties were held by the Girl Philatelists during the year; one, an inter- esting Hallowe’en party, and the other, a faculty party. The latter was given in order that the members of the faculty might know what the girls were accomplish- ing in their work. Talks were given, and many of the students’ stamp collections were shown by the girls. As 4 conclusion to their activities of the year, the club gave a party on the night of May 8. The following made up the program of the evening: Recitation, “Different Kinds of Mouths,” by Ada Patterson; a “Swedish Letter,” by Iris Flynn, and “Alphabetical Romance,” a skit, Sigrid Merritt and Irene Randall. After the program the girls played games and had refreshments. This last party, which proved as pleasant as the earlier ones, made the girls determined to continue the club next semester. Through the organization they are enabled to pursue their hobbies, to increase their knowledge, and to have many good times. Miss Louise Alexander, adviser, has helped the girls to make the club worth while. Nineteen INTERNATIONAL CLUB The first International club was organized in San Francisco four years ago. The International club of Richmond Union High School has been in existence for more than two years. The officers for the fall term were as follows: President, Jack Hosmer; vice-president, Robert Peters; secretary, Cheryl Campbell. The officers for the spring term were: President, Charles Malianni; vice-president, Woodrow Snodgrass; secretary, Freda McGregor. Miss Dorothy Cox is the club adviser. At each of the meetings a program was presented with some foreign country as the subject. The most important features of the meeting of October 19, were a talk on India by Miss Mary Bentley, a one-act play called “The Travelers,’”’ and musical selections. The next big event on the club calendar came on December 5. when the members planned for their friends a fitting entertainment to introduce the Christmas season. A one-act play, “Why the Chimes Rang.” was given by the club members. This play was especially attractive because of a lovely theme and setting. After the program gifts were presented to the poor children of Richmond. The students of the High School brought the toys and books, which were placed about a brilliantly lighted Christmas tree. Those who took part in the play were James Gray, Harry Carpenter, Donald Seawright, Hermine Espinola, Dorothy Mickey, Vivian Vaughan, Phillip Johnson, Helen Scofield, Edward Sloat, Sue Mahnke, Jack Hosmer, and Virginia Lee. A chorus of club members sang Christ- mas carols. France was the country taken up at the first meeting held in the spring term. M. Ferrier, owner of the French theater in San Francisco, was the speaker of the evening. An interesting play, ‘““Master Pathelin,”’ was presented. On April 26 the International Club put on the three-act comedy, “Duley,” which was acknowledged to be one of the finest plays ever produced in Richmond High school, and not only was it an artistic success. but it proved to be financially profitable. Vivian Vaughan, Charles Malianni. Jack Hosmer, James Gray, Wood- row Snodgrass, Elva Plouff, Ruth Hillier, Jack McLean, Harry Carpenter, and Martin Crabb were the members of the cast. On May 17 a banquet and a program were enjoyed by the club members. Twenty a STAGECRAFT CLASS When the new high school opened last August, the Stage Craft class was added to the high school curriculum. This class, under the direction of Miss 3ernice Whiting, studied advanced art, applied art in stencil, and wood blocking. The students also learned how to design, make sets, light, and manage a stage. The class was very busy during the first part of the semester making the animals for the circus given in October. In addition, the class made the scenery for the Plantation Show, the Swede Show, and the Christmas play, “Why the Chimes Rang.” On November 29, the class visited behind scenes at the Fulton Theater, which has one of the largest revolving stages in the world. The members of the party then attended a performance of “The Merchant of Venice,” starring George Arliss, the celebrated English Actor. On March 2, 1929, the play “The Drums of Oude” was produced by the Stage Craft class. Those taking part in the play were Joe Williams, Robinson Mckee, Donna Wilson, Roy Clark, Allan Doidge, Richmond Patterson, Fred 3aker, and Edwin Palmer. These students presented the play in a professional manner. The stage setting for many other plays given this spring were made by this art class. One of these entertainments was the play, ‘Pearls,’ given by the Yearbook Staff members. Stage craft also assisted in making the scenery and managing the lighting for the operetta given by the Washington P.-T. A. during the Parent- Teachers’ Convention at the High School. The finest piece of work done by the class this spring was the stage settings for “Dulcy,” a three-act play given by the International Club. The students of the stage craft class deserve much praise for their work during the past year. The beautiful scenery they ‘have made has helped to make successful the plays and entertainments which have been given, wenty-one THE VARSITY VARSITY FOOTBALL Harry Scarcella, Captain At the close of the 1928 football season the Richmond High boys again com- pleted a very successful year on the gridiron. The Richmond boys were defeated but twice last fall, and those two defeats raised rather than lowered the morale of the squad, making them fight all the harder for the remainder of the season. Harry Scarcella, who captained the varsity squad, proved to be as good a captain as he was fullback. Harry was not only the captain of the team, but he was also the key man to ‘Maj’ Hill’s offense plan. The first game of the season was played August 31, with Oakland “Tech” on the Richmond field. The game was well attended and proved to be an exciting contest. When 22 tired men came off the field, the “Tech” football squad had defeated the Richmond boys for the first time in seven years. The score was 16 to 6. : Richmond met and defeated the McClymond’s team on September 14. The most interesting moment of this game occurred in the third quarter when “Sac” Gordon picked up a fumble and ran 60 yards to a touchdown. The final score was £2 406: On September 21 the Richmond high school varsity sent the boys from University back to Oakland with another.defeat. Nick Bracco gave the crowd a thrill when he received a partially blocked punt and slipped by the entire University team for a tally. As darkness drew on, two tired teams dragged themselves from the field, and Richmond had won the game 13 to 0. Fremont was the next team to meet defeat by our wrecking crew. Scarcella was responsible for the first touchdown, when he dove over the goal line shortly after the game had started. The second and final touchdown came in the fourth quarter when “Sac” Gordon duplicated his feat of the University game. When the Richmond boys finally packed up for home, they had beaten one of the strongest teams in Oakland by a score of 13 to 0. In one of the bitterest battles ever fought on Richmond ground, the Richmond High team went down in defeat to their old rivals of the College City. Berkeley outplayed Richmond in practically every element of the game and the result was an 18 to O victory for Berkeley. On October 20, the Tamalpais School for Boys sent a team over here in hopes of defeating the team that they been hearing so much about; but Tamalpais went away from Richmond badly disappointed. The score was 13 to 0 in Richmond’s favor. ; November 9 proved to be a big day for the Richmond team when they defeated the strong S. R. M. A. team by a score of 33 to 0. Joe Williams accounted for three of Richmond’s five touchdowns, while Charlie Jackson and Harry Scarcella each made one, thus completing one of the best seasons Richmond had had in years. The football squad that completed the 1928 season was a team to be proud of, for it was the lightest team ever to play on a field under the colors of Richmond High. The starting lineup for most of the games wa s: Fitzpatrick and Degnan, ends; Truitt, center; Lane and Gordon, half-backs ; Dunleavy and Neckel, tackles ; Rountree and Peters, guards ; Williams, quarter, and Scarcella, full. The members of the reserve squad also deserve a great deal more credit than they are really given, for they came out every night to take a beating from the hard working first team. Members of the reserve squad were: Dalton, Westman, -Hall, Bagnall, Leonetti, Accomazzo, Hurley, Carson, Bumgarner, Wieling, Bracco, and Jackson. Twenty-three B FOOTBALL Clifford Christian, Captain The fall of 1928 saw a small but determined B football team take the field under the sheltering colors of Richmond High. Although defeated in five out of eight games, the B’s fought hard and the teams that beat them earned their victories. The lineup that saw the biggest part of the action was: Drexel and Betts, end; Brignone and Hoeffer, tackles; Barton and Young, guards; Westman, center ; Christian, quarter back; Craig and Rosano, halves; Martinez, full back. On September 8 the Oakland High reserves visited Richmond and won by a 12 to O score. In a hard fought game on September 13, the B’s won from Oakland High reserves by a score of 12 to 6. With some fast, hard bucking and a good show of headwork, the B’s 120-pounders managed to raise the score to 12, against Oakland's one touchdown of the fourth quarter. Playing on a sand field in Oakland on the hottest day in fifteen years, the B’s lost their game to Teahnical High reserves by a 31-0 score, on September 20. Lacking power and the old drive, the B’s lost their game of September 27 to the California School for Deaf and Dumb. The score was 7-0. The invasion of the Richmond B's into the nest of the Berkeley Yellowjackets proved to be unfavorable. Though the Richmond boys had the spirit, the Berkeley attack was a puzzle for them; and despite all their efforts, the “‘little big game” went to Berkeley, 19 to 6. October 11 was Richmond’s day; the B’s walked away with the Oakland High reserves game, by a score of 21-6. It was the second time iri the season that the B’s defeated Oakland. The strong Roosevelt team played and won from the Richmond gridders by a score of 7 to 0 on October 18. With a fine showing for the locals, the game of October 25 with St. Mary’s squad was tied by a score of 6-6. The St. Mary’s, undefeated team was given a hard battle for their points. Twenty-four VARSITY BASKETBALL Russell Lane, Captain With four of last year’s men and twelve new men, Coach Ivan Hill again produced a winning basketball team. Every man that reported to Major Hill at the beginning of the season had played basketball some time; therefore it was not difficult for him’to pick combinations that could work well. Captain Russell Lane, member of last year’s team, played consistent basketball and the guarding that he and O’Gonnell did while the ball was under Richmond’s bucket proved to be the feature of almost every game. Richmond again took her old rivals, Hayward and S. R. M. A., down to defeat. Richmond’s bucket shooting was the feature of both games. To start most of the games, Major Hill used Lane and O’Connell at guards, Gordon as center, and alternated Hall and Page with Viano and Weeks as for- mond; but the fast breaking offense and bucket-shooting of the Richmond team Brooks, Jewell, Christian and Baxter, forwards ; McCain and Carson, centers. THE GAMES On November 23, 1928, the Richmond high varsity played and defeated the Lowell hoopsters by a score of 23 to 15. Viano’s accurate bucket shooting was the high light of the game. On December 7 the Richmond team went down to defeat before her own Alumni. The boys in the Red and Blue could not stop the accurate shooting of Dyer and Barbieri. Hayward appeared upon the scene January 11, in hopes of whipping Rich- wards. Those in reserve were: A. Ripley, Neckel and Oishi, standing guards ; could not be stopped by Hayward. When the whistle blew to close the game, the score board read, Richmond 21—Hayward 16. January 16 found the Lowell team back in Richmond to revenge its defeat of the preceding semester. The Lowell team pla yed a safe game and kept a slow Twenty-five B BASKETBALL Albert Linstedt, Captain The 1928-29 season of basketball has proved to be another of the conquering hero style; the boys whipped 9 out of the 12 teams they played. Captain Albert Linstedt led his teammates to one of the best seasons the B’s have ever had. Al's continual good playing kept the boys in high spirits all the time. He and Leslie Marcus played the position of forward in fine style. Although Marcus was inexperienced, he had a good eye. Don Randall, the hard working center, was known for his fighting spirit while under the bucket. Paul Maloney played the position of running guard in first class style. George Degnan gave the stand many thrills when he was taking the ball off the backboard. Degnan and Maloney formed one of the best guarding duets ever developed on a B team. Howard Dalton, who substituted for Randall in a good many of the games, was known for his good headwork. Boschetti showed promise of becoming an ex- ceptionally good long distance shot. Pruden was known for his drive while he was in the game. Drexel and Regelia were alternated for Degnan. Regelia played the same type of game as “Kenny” Swenson, captain of last year’s varsity. Drexel is a very clever floor man and with another year or two of experience he should make a strong bid for varsity honors. Baskett was general utility man for the team. Baskett played various positions, center, forward and running guard, all in great style. The squad that started most of the games consisted of Linstedt and Marcus. forwards ; Randall, center; Degnan and Maloney, guards. Substitutes were: Tezzi, Nicoletti, Smith, Meyers, Dalton, Drexel, Boschetti, Rollino, Pruden. Kenny, Stoddard, Regalia, Baskett, Young, Clark and Roveda. THE GAMES Richmond 34—Alumani 28. Richmond 28—Deaf and Dumb 9 Richmond 16—Hayward 9. Richmond 37—Alumni 47. Richmond 33—University 13. Richmond 25—St. Mary’s 39. Richmond 24—Garfield 8. Richmond 15—Diablo 9. Richmond 30—S. R. M. A. 16. Twenty-six C BASKETBALL Norman Wakefield, Captain Under the direction of Joe Williams, the 1928-29 C basketball team has a good season and developed some excellent B material for next year. Captain Norman Wakefield led his team-mates in fine style. ““Wakie” played a brand of basketball that made the stands sit up and take notice. He was high point man and his head and floor work were the outstanding features of almost every game. The C squad was composed of Captain Wakefield and Hampshire, forwards ; Warrenburg, center; Snodgrass and Rogers, guards. Substitutes were: A. Brooks, Horning, Bergen, Juri, Transue, Gillan, Cervenka, Robertson, Anthes and Oishi. GAMES The first game was played with the John Swett High of Crockett. Lack of practice was the reason for the 18-7 defeat handed to Richmond. The second game, which was played with Hayward, proved to be a very exciting contest. The score was tied 6-6 at the end of the game and there was an extra period played. Neither team scored in that period, so another period was played. Finally Hayward scored when Rogers, lightweight guard, slipped and fell, leaving a clear floor and an open bucket. Hayward took advantage of the situation and sank a bucket, winning the game 8-6. The third game was played with the Alameda C’s, and after a hard fought battle the boys of the Red and Blue forged ahead and won by a score of 13-11. The next game was played with Garfield, a junior high school. The C’s took the game easily by a 12-5 score. The final game was played with Longfellow Junior High. Warrenburg and Wakefield ran wild in this game. Warrenburg scored 10 points, and Wakefield scored 16. The final score was Richmond 30, Longfellow 18. Twenty-seven but effective offense working all the time. The result was victory for the San I rancisco boys. The score was 36 to 17. The Richmond team visited Stanford farm on January 18, and returned de- feated. The long shots and fast floor work of the Stanford babes had the Richmond boys dizzy. The final score was 52 to: 32. January 25 saw the Richmond team kick dust in the face of their Alumni. The good work of Lane and O’Connell at guards kept the ball out of danger all the time. The score was 27 to 16. University High came to Richmond on January 29, and took some lessons in hasket shooting. Joe Viano led the Richmond team to their 26 to 13 win over University. St. Mz iry’s Freshmen came in from Moraga on February 1 and showed the High School team how basketball was played. The score was 32 to 19. An interesting game was played here February 5, when the boys from the Deaf and Dumb School played and lost to Richmond. The final score was 20 to 15. On February 8, the varsity cagers attacked the Sonoma team with such viciousness that the Sonoma quintet went home defeated 31 to 25. “Toots” Hall was the star of the game, with 13 points to his credit. Diablo High of Concord came to Richmond, Fe -bruary 15, and put up a fine fight, taking the local five down the line to a 15-13 count. Richmond invaded Oakland on February 19, and played University High. By playing fast and furious basketball, the Richmond Varsity came out on the long end of the score, the final figures of which were, Richmond 29, fa og aia Zi. On February 23 the local cagers went to San Rafael to play the boys from the military school. The game was one of the best of the year. San Rafael Military Academy staged a great come-back in the fourth quarter—and tied the score. “Sae”’ Gordon, coming to the rescue of his team, shot a bucket from past center to give Richmond the necessary points to win. The score was 25-22. This game closed another very successful cage season for Richmond High. Richmond won 11 and lost 6 games. THE ATHLETIC FIELD The athletic field of the Richmond Union High School has been greatly im- proved by the addition of new bleachers, which were under construction as the Yearbook went to press. They were built under the supervision of Mr. Carl Overaa, who was the contractor of the new school. The bleachers will seat approximately one thousand eight hundred people. Built on the long dirt embank- ments, which were thrown up for that purpose, the seats are protected from the wind by high wind breaks on the top. There are seven rows of seats, fenced away from the running track and football field. The bleachers will be painted during the summer, A storage house was built at the north end of the field. It is to be used for the storing of athletic equipment and tools for the repair of the field. The building is eight feet wide and thirty-two feet long, with a concrete floor. It is also to be used for selling tickets to games The athletic field itself is to be fenced off, during the summer, and prepared for the next athletic season. The old portable bleachers, built by the manual training classes several years ago, have been moved.-to the east side of the field and set in place. When all the athletic equipment has been purchased, and the field completed, Richmond Union High School will possess a well equipped plant, with which to develop new star athletes. Twenty-eight GIRLS’ BASKETBALL On December 7, 1928, the girls’ varsity team met the alumnae team at the an- nual game in the Richmond Union High School gym. The high school team had to play a hard game to the end, for the graduates were superior players. The score was 20-30 in favor of the alumnae team. The high school girls promised that they would defeat the other team in the next game. The chance to show their mettle came on January 28, 1929, when the alumnae and high school teams clashed again. This time the high school girls were prepared to meet their adversaries. The game proved to be exciting, for the high school team was in the lead until the last quarter. In the final rush of the game, the alumnae team sank two buckets. The game ended with a score of 24-28, once more in favor of the alumnae. One of the last outside games played in the season was the game with Tamalpais High. Our girls met bitter defeat at the hands of the Marin County team. The final score was 16-18 in favor of Tamalpais. Girls’ Interscholastic basketball games have been practically abolished. but an) 2, iriterclass games are played instead. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors participated in the games. It was a very’ interesting season and competition ran high, but the juniors walked off with the honors. Juniors receiving their numerals were : Frances Perricone, Elaine Mueller, Celia Fulthorp, Juanita Cole, Madeline Deboli, Margie Lexon, Edith Teese, Gail Kirchmaier, Edith Puccik, Nelly Adams, and Julia Robbins. Twenty-nine JOURNALISM The first edition of the Hi-Nus in the fall semester 1928 appeared on August 23. It was edited in the spring semester by a staff composed of Bernard Follett, editor ; Eugene Selvy, business manager ; Edwin Brooks, circulation manager ; Lois Hutchison, make-up editor; Kathryn Hurley, club editor; Patricia McAndrews, news editor; Roberta Jackson, exchange editor; Alice Bundrick, assistant sport editor ; Nat Damon, sport editor. The reporting staff was composed of Olga Bian- chi, Viola Coudyser, Margaret Errington, Celia Pearl Fulthorpe, Mary Etta Gratiot, Edith Jacobsson, Mary Lyons, Mildred Sargent, Grace Lee Gribble, Violet Steeves, Hume Vaughn, Kathryn Vaughn, and Elizabeth Willer. During the semester Bernard Follett and Eugene Selvy attended the annual Stanford Journalistic Convention. The convention is held in order that new ideas upon news writing may be brought into the high schools of California. Another convention attended was that held for the purpose of promoting good-will among the journalists of Great Britain and America. Edith Jakobsson and Patricia Mc- Andrews went to the luncheon at the Hotel Oakland at which fourteen of the leading British editors gave addresses. The girls brought back interesting accounts of the meeting. The staff for the spring semester was made up of new students except for Violet Steeves, who was a reporter during the previous semester. The staff was composed of Alberta McCormac, editor; Robinson McKee, business manager ; Violet Steeves, circulation manager; Raymond Moore, make-up editor; Harmon Jatta, news editor ; Roy Rasmussen, club editor ; Walter Hess, humor editor ; James Smith, sport editor; Bill McDowell, assistant sport editor. On April 18 and 19, James Smith, Raymond Moore, and Robinson McKee attended the annual California News Writing convention held at the University of California. It is held for the same purpose as the Stanford convention: to estab- lish new ideas in relationship to news writing. The convention at California was the third annual one to be held at that University for the benefit of California High Schools’ students by the Sigma Delta Chi, journalistic society. Besides obtaining new material for future use, the delegates were warmly welcomed by the entire student bodies of both the great western universities. They brought to the class they represented helpful information. Thirty rd Lois Hutchison, pres. Addie Ramey, vice-pres. Helen Cunningham, secy-treas. GIRLS’ LEAGUE The Girls’ League has been organized for the purpose of serving the school and the community. It is composed of all the girls of the school, under the leader- ship of Miss Kinnear. Officers for the fall term were Helen Maxwell, president ; Vivian Vaughan, vice-president; and Wilda Eby, secretary-treasurer. The programs furnished by the program committee of the League in the fall were entertaining and educating. One of the most enjoyable was a musical program which was arranged by Mrs. Ralph Bergen. A quintet, composed of Mrs. Scofield, Mrs. Dominean Robbins, Mrs. Stuart, Mrs. Bergen and Mrs. J. Griffin, gave several selections, and Mrs. Scofield sang two solos. They were accompanied by Mrs. Smith. An interesting program was that presented by the girls of the League, which included a series of talks on the “Road to Happiness.” Officers for the spring semester were Lois Hutchison, president; Addie Ramey, vice-president; and Helen Cunningham, secretary-treasurer. The out- standing program of the year was the humorous skit put on by the women of the faculty, “A District School.” It was the most comical program that has ever been presented for a Girls’ League meeting. No one dreamed of the dramatic talent which was to be had from the faculty of our High School. Miss Ahlin as the rural school teacher was a dull, antiquated personage. Mrs. Pehrson and Miss Stockton were irate parents, and the Misses McLaurin, Buchanan, Reeve, Cox, Alexander, Collins, Carson, Metz, Girvin, Dotts, Peterson, Mrs. Eachus, and Mrs. Smith played important parts as students of the country school. Another meeting was that in which Carl Kreutzen sang some popular songs, Walter Axleson played two saxaphone solos, and Harmon Jatta gave three of his well known readings. On May 8, the musical program was put on by members of the League. A piano solo by Vivian Vaughan, cello solo by Madeline Whittelsey, clarinet solo by Ida Engelking, and the Mendelssohn trio, Audra Wilson, violin; Madeline Whit- telsey, cello; and Vivian Vaughan, piano, made the program a most enjoyable one. On May 10 the sewing classes gave a fashion show in the auditorium for the girls. Sport dresses, ensembles, afternoon dresses, and party dresses were shown. Thirty-one Thirty-two When the sun gives way to twilight, And twilight fades to night, The hills assume a beauty They never have with light. Some nights against a stor-fleck’d sky They loom in silhouette, Mute monuments of pow’r and peace, In dark’s cool beauty set. Other nights the moon-man Sends a silver spray Of moonbeams down on gentle slopes To dance around and play. Fairy mists will some nights gather O’er slumb’ring vale and crest, To form a@ crown of glory Nature’s sweet bequest. The hills at day are eloquent, And show their main and might ; But let me gaze enraptured (Tpon the hills at night. —Wiliiam Simonsen, 2-1 o) 4 ; | | 4 ‘ : t H i i f $ ' ; ' ; ; t i H : i u | ; ; ; ; ; } s t : ‘ i i ; by { ee : ; % Le by 4 % ny $ - ¢ } ‘ oa i ed fey it, go i | SR Tainan a aoe si ii iit eel AAA OT A SAT ERNE BLE TE EE soe Seca anemia WINTER “Then the gray mist shuts down again, Wrapping the long hills fold on fold; While through the woods with whisperina tread Steal the first footsteps of the rain.” —Charles Buxton Going. Thirty-three SENIOR HISTORY The winter season brought to a close the activities of the fall semester. Most important among the events scheduled for the end of the term were the senior activities and commencement, which occurred on Wednesday, December 12. The senior girls assembled in Room 20 at 7:30 to don their caps and gowns, and the senior boys gathered in small groups in the hal l telling each other, while they waited, what they were going to do for this world of ours. At eight o’clock the seniors formed into two lines and marched into the auditorium to take part in the following commencement program: 1. Cruiser Omaha Ane The Forge Master Overture Christopher O'Hara ix. UE. Ss (orenesira Invocation Harvest Moon Ke Rhys Herbert O Holy Night Neidlinger Christmas Carol Cruber Piano Obligato—Vivian Vaughan. Address (The Changing High School) W. T. Helms Presentatzon Oi Classi oo. ne ye ee Picker Presenianon of Diploinas. 7. Aubrey Wilson Chorus ae Graduating Class L. King SC iy . rchestra. The middle section of the Auditorium was reserved for these seniors. After the exercises, a reception was held in the gymnasium, where the seniors received their friends and relatives. For the first time in the history of a senior class the advisories assembled in one room for meetings. A senior meeting was called on September 25 by Miss Reeve, chief advisor, to announce the results of the senior balloting. Lloyd Hall was elected vice-president ; Clelia Ceridono, secretary-treasurer, and Russell Lucas, president. The social committee, which was appointed, consisted of Helen Maxwell, Jane Olney, Franklin Siegal, Clyde Bumgarner, and Jack Wilson, chairman. Douglas Brain, Harold Fitzpatrick, Clifford Garvin, Evelyn Hughes, and Enid Church made up the committee for senior day. The senior advisors were: Miss Reeve, head adviser, Miss Buchanan, and Miss Stewart. Senior Day was held on November 28, a gala day for the Seniors! The fol- lowing program was given by the seniors during assembly : Speech 2.2. Russell Lucas Songs 3oys Solos . 3 � Ruby Black Henry Peterson Skit Zi ceees etS 1 Ee ene ee aR RENE EMPIRE 1015 School Song Assembly Russell Lucas, senior president, presented the school with a black mahogany gavel in honor of the Senior Class of December. The banquet was held on December 11, in the school cafeteria. The cafeteria was decorated with hollyberries and carried the colors of Christmas throughout. A wonderful dinner, consisting of chicken patties, sweet pickles, cakes, ice-cream and some delicious sandwiches was provided. Dancing and games were among the features of the evening. That party, which concluded the social activities of the seniors, added to the regret of many that the following evening was to end their high school days. Thirty-four YEARBOOK STAFF Betty Jackson, Art Editor Robinson McKee, Editor Ruth Hillier, Girls’ Athletics Patricia McAndrews, Assistant Editor Verniece Faria, Social Editor Dorothy Mickey, Associate Editor Owen Sargent, Club Editor Denie Sindicich, Business Manager Hilda Pelly, Humor Editor Edwin Brooks, Boys’ Athletics Virginia Bottron, Assistant Club Editor Emily Luiz, Senior Editor Edith Jakobsson, Literary Editor Bill McDowell, Typist Thirty-five THE SOLDIER FIDDLER SHORT SLORY The rain fell with fierce relentlessness on the gleaming pavement, while a thousand dull gas lamps vainly essayed to illuminate the dark night. It was in the Rue de la Fayette, and despite the weather, a seemingly endless stream of carriages drawn by sleek and dripping horses rolled over the thoroughfare to the Opera. The Opera! How glorious it was with its bright lights: a veritable beacon shining through the darkness. Carriage after carriage came to halt before its marble steps. Wet, smiling watchmen descended to open the doors for lovely ladies and elegant gentlemen who seemed to defy the disagreeable elements with their mirth. Merry words of greeting flew back and forth between friends; and ladies coyly waved their fans at male acquaintances, for was this not the gay Opera of Paris in the Rue de la Fayette? Above the conversation and laughter could be heard the sound of a fiddle played with sweet dexterity; and many a pretty head turned toward a dim corner near the entrance to the opera, from which the music streamed forth. There, in the shadow, stiffly erect on a hard stool, sat a man with face averted. The rain fell unheeded on his arm as he drew the bow over his instrument. “A soldier,’ murmured the gay opera goers as they glanced pityingly at his empty trouser leg. But the musician heeded them not at all; it was his business to provide music for these happy people as they passed into the opera house, and his sole interest lay in his business. It was time for the opera to begin. The carriages ceased to arrive. The fiddler began playing his last piece, though there was no one to hear it. It was the sweet old air that he had once played so gaily to his sweetheart in a little northern town long ago, before he had been scarred and maimed in battle, and before the news of her death had come to break his happy heart so completely that he had never since gained the courage to return to the town. A carriage drew hastily up before the opera, and a graceful young woman stepped out. ‘Your music is very sweet, sir,” she said, as she passed the dark corner where the soldier played. The fiddler whirled, and the music ceased abruptly. “Joan!” he cried, but the young lady had already entered the opera house, sighing into a small lace handker- chief at the sad memories the soldier’s melody had invoked. Outside, the fiddler’s bow lay unheeded on the wet street, and his violin lay forgotten on his knees. He raised a trembling, white hand to his scarred face, and a sobbing sigh shock him. “How like hers was the voice of my own dear Joan,” he murmured. “Mon Dieu, if I had only seen her, perhaps— — — —!” But a blind soldier cannot see, even though he plays a fiddle at the yay Opera of Paris, in the Rue de la Fayette. —Elizabeth Lounibos, 2-10 THE STORY OF MY LIFE By A. F. Pen It was on Christmas Day that I first saw the light. I was lifted from the cotton bedclothes of my cardboard cradle by eager hands. Voices were ringing out around me, making such a din that my nib positively ached. Later, by listening carefully Thirty-six to these voices, I discovered that my name was Adolph Frank Pen (such a dis- tinguished name!) My childhood, however, did not last long. One day “the boss” gave me my first drink. A cooling sensation ran through my feed and into my feseeyoir (so delightful). Soon after, I learned to walk. My master would take me from his warm pocket, remove my cap, and guide me carefully over the paper. What a ticklish and pleasurable feeling it gave me! Then, one great day, I heard it whis- pered that it was John’s birthday. This same day, a dainty little miss, whose name was Anna Louise Pencil, came to live with me in the vest pocket. She had a beauti- ful, marbled, green-white complexion and a gold clip. Why was I made without a brass clip, without a transparent reservoir, and without a beautiful complexion ? Nevertheless, one day, when she thought I was not looking, a most beautiful blue blush stole over her cap. Soon after this she stopped keeping aloof from me, and one day when “the boss” took me out while we were holding clips, I blushed so much that a great red blot fell on the paper. In my later years, Anna became such a comfort to me that I wondered how I ever lived without her. I remember well the day when I fell! My feed was broken and I was speechless. Anna comforted me and cheered me, though she knew the long journey I would have to make to have my injury healed. When I came back, a graphite tear rolled down her lead; then I knew she was getting old. One day she failed to write. When she returned to the pocket, she was so weak she could not speak, and, as I held her tenderly in my clip, she died. After this, I failed fast, and now sharp pains shoot through my reservoir; my nib fails me; I know— that—I am—dying —Paul Illg 2-10 BROTHERLY LOVE “Colonel,” steering his way through the crowd of evening air-takers, made a bee-line for his: favorite bench. } Colonel was neither extremely handsome, well dressed, nor tall, but the fact that his head was always thrown back when he walked, and a proud, almost com- manding air gleamed in his proud eyes, gave full justice to the dignified title bestowed upon him by his migratory comrades. Reaching his bench, he stretched himself luxuriously upon it, and prepared to read a morning paper pilfered from some obliging door-step. Colonel was happy; he had eaten his meal, and, even though he had afterward been neatly cast asphaltward for non-payment, his stomach was full, and when one has eaten, one is content. As it steadily grew darker, and the late strollers returned to their homes, Colonel gradually became drowsy, and dropped his paper to the sidewalk. He mumbled sleepy threats in the general direction of a neighboring park light which kept his sleepy eyes from closing. Suddenly he looked up as the tread of feet could be heard. After listening intently for a few minutes, his practicec 1 ear told him that the approaching feet did not belong to one of the portly and important guardians of the law who disturbed one’s dream with the uncouth club of realism, and perhaps a few months on the island. The footsteps came nearer. A man walked slowly out of the surrounding shadows. Colonel grunted in surprise, for he had never ‘known anyone attired in evening dress to walk alone at night in a hobo infested park. The new-comer’s head was sunk on his chest ; he whirled a cane slowly and half-heartedly ; he sighed and looked up. Colonel took one hasty look at his face, ducked, and fell flat on the bench, feigning sleep, and hiding his face with one arm. The other started violently on seeing the sleeper’s sudden action; strode to his side, and shook his Thirty-seven shoulder demanding to see his face. He desisted from his efforts, however, on eee met with a sleepy command to go to the popular synonym for war. Several f the nearby sleepers awoke and stared angrily at the disturber of their slumbers. ae called out indignantly for Colonel to ° ‘Soak him one, Jack; he ain’t got no business hangin’ around here; soak him!’’ Colonel, apparently having no wish to soak him, as so brightly suggested, slept on, though still hiding his face from the intruder who walked away with his dejected air, followed by a dozen muttered words that sounded remarkably like curses. When the man had disappeared in the black shadows of the park, Colonel arose warily from the bench and slunk off in the opposite direction. Colonel made his way with difficulty to the favorite bench. It was Christmas, and the snow felt pleasant crunching crisply under his heavy feet. It was Christmas, and Colonel was happy, for, but an hour previous, an old kind-hearted gentleman had treated him to a huge Christmas dinner. He was alone in the park. He brushed the powdered snow from his bench, and laid himself heavily upon it. In an hour night had fully settled, and Colonel was sound asleep, his head leaning against a lamp-post, his long legs completely barring passage on the side- walk. He snored loudly and explosively, putting to shame the raucous efforts of the horns of passing trucks and atitomobiles. A man, well dressed and swinging a cane, appeared. He saw the sleeping tramp, and made directly for his bench. His eyes gleamed hopefully as he scanned the hopeless features of the blissfully unconscious Colonel. The other, after examining him minutely, smiled joy fully and began shaking Colonel to wake him. Colonel woke startled, saying, “All right, all right, I’ll move on.’ On seeing the man before him, his eyes popped wide, then he sighed, threw up his hands in a gesture of resignation, and said casually, “Hello, Dig, what now? I suppose the old man wants me to come home ?” “Yes, of coruse,’ the other replied, “you young fool, it’s Christmas and he would like nothing better than to see you home once more as his honorable son— gosh, you're a sight!” Colonel rose, stretched, and started to walk away with his brother, when he stopped suddenly and faced him saying, “He wants me to come back, does he? Well, what about that little matrimonial arrangement that caused all this ?”’ His brother was obviously confused for a moment before he replied, ‘Natur- ally..er..uh..he.. we expect, and he expects you to comply with his wishes in the matter of your marriage to Miss Van der Hoyt on . “Good morning,” said Colonel, moving away. “You idiot, oh you utter idiot!” cried the other frantic: ally clutching his brother’s arm. ‘Would you give up five millions because of “Have you ever seen her chin?” interrupted Colonel solemnly. “Chin? What chin?” inquired his brother dazedly. “That’s just it—there isn’t any!” “But good Lord, Miss Van der Hoyt is an heiress to . ‘““Have you ever seen it?” “Well, [ll admit that her chin is not exactly apparent or beautiful, but “Good morning!” said Colonel, preparing to move away once more. His brother slumped dejectedly down on the bench, his face pale and drawn. Colonel attempted to cheer him by commending his efforts to carry out their father’s wishes. His brother, however, interrupted him. “It isn’t because | failed,”’ he said dismally. “Before I left, the old man informed me that if I failed to find you, or if you refused to obey him, then I would have to marry her.” Robinson McKee, 1-12 ” Thirty-eight sewe RN Pert Regret pte oe nel Sere ty mbes gee Fe axe ess PERG. ab 5 | SPRING “In every wooded valley The buds are breaking through, As though the heart of all things No languor ever knew.” —Bliss Carman. Thirty-nine SPRING COMMISSIONERS The commissioners of the spring term, 1929, have shown themselves to be very able executives of the Student Association, for the semester of activities provided by them for the students was most interesting. In addition to their duties of regulating schedules for activities, and taking care of the finances and budget of the association, the commissioners took it upon themselves to keep the halls clear during the neon periods, thus disposing of a rather troublesome school problem. On February 1, 1929, they revised certain clauses of the school constitution to make them more appropriate to the needs of the new school. When the amendments were submitted to the Student Body for a vote, the following clauses were adopted: Commissioners are empowered to provide for the admission to all games and functions except championship games and other functions ; to regulate the concurrent meetings of the Senate and Assembly; to pay out the funds of the Student Body. The commissioners arranged for the continuance of the noon dances, and provided an orchestra composed of students. They were also responsible for a Sports Dance held in the girls’ gym on the night of March 22. As a result of difficulties encountered in securing a suitable place for dances, and because the dances in the gymnasium have proved ruinous to the floor, these functions were very difficult to get. The students appreciate the work of the commissioners in these affairs. The Board of Commissioners for the Spring Semester of 1929 consisted ot Robert Peters, president; Ted Merry, vice-president ; Wilda Eby, secretary- treasurer; Dave Flynn, student judge; George Degnan, commissioner of law and order: Nick Bracco, manager of boys’ athletics; Lucille Morrill, girls’ athletics ; Geraldine Cleek, commissioner of social affairs; Walter Thomas, prosecuting attorney ; Roy Sakai, public utilities; and Irene Hailes, auditor. Forty-one PROGRAM COMMITTEE Each Wednesday morning during the special period the Student Body has had presented before it many splendid programs. Credit for the arrangement of these programs goes to commissioners and to the faculty committee, which is com- posed of Mrs. Hoefer, Miss Whiting, Miss Weatherby, Mr. Gray and Mr. Eby. Besides the planning of all Wednesday meetings, this committee has also assisted in the management of all benefit performances, with the result that the funds of the Student Association have been materially increased. The first program of the semester came on January 23, when Robert Bruce, University of California student and member of the Phi Beta Kappa Society spoke before the students on the relations between good grades in school and success in the business world. His talk was very instructive and well received by the students. The following week, on January 30, the entertainment was of unusual char- acter. It consisted of a play written and produced by two students, Harman Jatta and Ted Merry. The pl ot of the skit was based on the Thursday concerts artd the value and pleasure to be derived from good music. February 6, the school orchestra played at the conclusion of a business meeting. This was the first time the orchestra had appeared before the school this term and the music was quite evidently appreciated. The radio made it possible for all the students of the school to hear the inaugural ceremony on March 4. Besides the speeches, the assembly also enjoyed the band music that was broadcast from Washington, D. C. Three Richmond Union High school alumni, now attending the University of California, addressed the student assembly. College requirements and college life were their subjects. The speakers were Jack Lehmkuhl, Victor Ludewig, and Bob Caldwell. The next three programs were musical entertainments : April 28, the High School band entertained the students with a half hour of music; on a surprise program, April 30, the Neapolitan Trio, sponsored by Carl Richards, sang and played several well known selections; on May 15. songs were sung by a junior high school girls’ chorus, under Miss Catherine Warner’s direction. Forty-two GIRLS’ ATHLETICS Girls’ athletics have been varied this term since much new equipment has been added. A swimming class has been organized under the leadership of Miss Mildred Cuthbertson. Once a week the girls go out to the Richmond Natatorium to learn new strokes and dives. The interclass volley ball games were very exciting, with the junior class having the winning team. The members of the team were: Muriel Pace, captain ; Louise Bowen, Myrtle Thomas, Martha Brandau, Marian Swanson, Gertrude Heise, and Lucille Morrill. The John Miller Tennis Tournament caused much excitement in the field of sports during the spring term. The finals for the championship were played by Jennie Stark and Helen Dunning. Since the sets were 7-5, 7-5, 8-6, they were very exciting. The winner of the tournament was Helen Dunning. Her name will be engraved on the silver tennis champion cup. ‘The girls were divided into two groups on account of the large turn out. Those in group one were: Esther Miller, Gertrude Heise, Gladys Foster, Aloha Prange, Esther Silva, Jennie Stark, Julia Robbins, Gertrude Kraitzer. Those in group two were: Helen Basham, Kathryn Stark, Jean Eakle, Charlotte Woloff, Helen Dunning, and Margaret Errington. Archery was started late in the spring semester, with the finest archery equip- ment procurable. With the able instruction of the gym teachers, the girls will soon be as skillful as Robin Hood’s merry men. Hockey, speedball, and baseball were the major sports of the spring semester. Miss McLaurin spent most of her time teaching the girls the rules and technique of hockey and speedball, as they were new to the girls. On “May 11 the Girls’ Athletic Association held a conference at Richmond High, 1 here were eight of the Oakland High schools represented at the meet. First the girls were registered, and then they received cards telling them what they were to play, and where. After playing hockey, basketball, volley ball, baseball, and speedball, the guests were serv ed a luncheon in the school cafeteria. A program was given by our girls during the luncheon. Later in the afternoon, the girls went to the Richmond Natatorium for swimming. Forty-three HOSPITAL GIRLS The spring term is about to close upon two semesters of useful work for the hospital girls. The Hospital club is an organization consisting of eighteen girls, two from each P. E. period, who take charge of the girls’ study and hospital rooms. The duties of the hospital girls are to maintain order in the study room, to take care of the sick students. and to keep a daily record of those occupying the beds in the hospital. The girls who took charge of the hospital and study rooms during the fall semester were: Lillian Nelson, Eva Sorenson, Helen Cunningham, Grace Lucas, Pauline Draper, Madeline Deboli, Clara Luer, Edith Pucci, Anita Terry, Edna Ridley, Chery] Campbell, Helen Basham, Grace Olney, Clara Larsen, Adeline Eckhart, Pauline Carlin, Lenora Doolittle, Florence Frank and Thelma Rainoldi. Those serving on the hospital staff during the spring term are: Florence Frank, Mary Etta Gratiot, Helen Basham, Madeline Deboli, Calena Crum. Muriel 30wman, Julia Robbins. Evelyn Scott, Irene Randall, Edith Teese, Edith Pucci, Myrtle Thomas, Lucile Morill, Ruth Samples, Grace Lucas, Alice Bundrick. Denie Sindicich and Nora Barbieri. The hospital room and the study room are two of the features of our new high school. They are located on the second floor of the girls’ gym building in the southwest corner. The hospital has accommodation for nine patients and is so situated that it receives plenty of sunshine all day. The study room is furnished with six large tables and comfortable chairs, which make it an ideal place for study. The girls have shown their appreciation for these new accommodations by making daily use of the study room and hospital, and by taking excellent care of the furnishings. Forty-four BOYS’ HI-Y FALE 1928 Under the capable leadership of their president, Frank Fenix, the Boys’ Hi-Y club in the fall semester, 1928, enjoyed a season of fine sport and entertainment. Many parties were held by the club, among them the annual party for the Girls’ Hi-Y and a Co-ed party. At the joint party of the girls’ and boys’ Hi-Y, the boys’ club acted as hosts to their guests. Interclass basketball games were held by the club. The high and mighty seniors emerged victorious at the end of the season, but not until after some terrific struggles with the other classes. The officers for the fall semester, 1928, were: Frank Fenix, president; Lawrence Theis, vice-president; Charles Malianni, secretary; Edward Owens, treasurer; Donald Seawright, social chairman. SPRING 1929 With pep and interest on the part of the members, and the efficiency on the part of the executive body, the Hi-Y club of the spring semester of 1929 has marked itself as the most successful edition since the club’s organization. More work has been done in the line of fellowship, service and socials than ever before. The officers for the semester were: Charles Malianni, president; Jack Carr, vice-president; Schuyler Albert, treasurer; Donald Seawright, social chairman ; Eugene Selvy, publicity chairman; Carl Drexel, athletic manager. During the semester a father and son banquet, and a mother and son banquet were held. There were also two co-ed parties, one of these being a high senior affair. The Girls’ Hi-Y gave a masquerade party for the boys. The boys of the 3erkeley Hi-Y club invited the Richmond Hi-Y club to a dinner at the College city. Previous to this the Richmond club had entertained the Berkeley boys here. Besides winning the city league junior basketball championship, the boys won the northern division championship at Stockton. It was at this meeting that Charles Malianni was elected secretary for the northern Hi-Y representatives conclave. This is quite an honor and indicates that the Richmond Hi-Y has more than local recognition. Forty-five AVIATION CLUB The Richmond Aviation Club was reorganized late this semester for the pur- pose of studying the theory of airplane building, and to build models of all types. The club is advised by Mr. Welch, a man who is greatly interested in the progress of aviation. The officers for the semester are: Harry Tezzi, president; Aldo Nicoletti, secretary treasurer. Other members of the club are: La Verne Cooper, Bese Vincent, Hume Vaughn, George Morris, Forrest Jenkins, John Pliech, James Polese, Clarence Matteucci, Alwyn Sullivan, Woodrow Marshall, Joe Staley, and Charles Horning. Although the club was organized late, it has been quite active. It has built a scale model “Stitson Detroiter” for Mr. Sanford, who presented it to Harry Culver, founder of Culver City and owner of a “Stitson Detroiter.” A few of the members represented the club at the Oakland Tribune Contest on May 24 at the Oakland Auditorium. After this meet the club began building flying scale model airplanes. In the course of the semester the club has taken trips to airports, factories, and places that have some connection with aviation. The members of the club visited the Oakland Airport, the Alameda Airport, and Crissy Field in San Fran- cisco to inspect the various types.of planes. At a meeting which was held on Tuesday, April 30, the club added new amend- ments to the constitution, and other sections were revised. A discussion of old types of planes was given, and future trips were planned. During the special meeting, held in the week of April 29, Mr. Vivell of San Francisco flew a number of late types of planes for the benefit of the club members. HONOR SO CIETY One of the most important privileges ever conferred upon the Honor Society of Richmond Union High School was given in February, 1929. This was the permanent yellow excuse cards given by Mr. Tucker as a token of the esteem in which he holds the Honor Society members. The privileges that these slips afford indicate that the society is one of the most respected in the school. The past year of the Honor Society, under the direction of Miss Reeve and Miss Girvin, has heen one of the most satisfactory in its history. There has been a total membership of one hundred and forty-nine members. It is interesting to note that in the quarter of March to June there were awarded eleven platinum pins, the highest scholarship honor a R. U. H. S. student can obtain. That was the largest number ever issued at one time. The Honor Society dance of the first spring quarter, 1929, was one of the most important social events of the term. Each member brought a friend, and the informal dance in the Community theater was truly enjoyable. After the dance the members went to the cafeteria for refreshments. The orchestra which played for the dances was composed of high school students. They were Meredith Morgan, John Wunderlich, Russell Ralston, Walter Axelson, For- rest Jenkins, Joe Williams, who acted as the leader, Dan McCurdy, James Stanley, and Fred Aichinger. A committee appointed by the president is planning a theater party which is to be the last event of the year. The time and place for this affair have not been decided upon by the committee. The Honor Society of the R. U. H. S. is the goal for which the students are constantly striving. It is the highest standard for which a citizen of the school can work. It represents the best in high school life: that striving for knowledge which is the ultimate aim of the school. Forty-seven PHYSIOLOGY CLUB The Girls’ Physiology Club organized August 30, 1928, under the leadership of Mrs. Poage. The purpose of the club is to promote interest and further knowl- edge of the health and care of the body. In the last year, the members have indeed carried out this purpose. The meetings have been made interesting by talks on health, and by discussions of every-day problems. Some meetings took the form of trips. The girls went to Oakland and were shown through several hospitals. The authorities took them through the buildings, and explained the fundamentals of nursing. The club had a party on November 28, 1928. Each member invited one other girl. After a delicious dinner, games and dancing were enjoyed. The following officers served during the fall term: President, Emma Metz: vice-president, Edna Ridley ; secretary-treasurer, Denie Sindicich. For the spring semester, Josephine Ramsey acted as president; Marian Howard, vice-president ; and Tessie Curran, secretary-treasurer. The Physiology club proved so popular that in the early spring a new division was formed, under the leadership of Mrs. Bronsdon. This section meets separately and has its own officers. Doreen McNee is president ; Pauline Holman, secretary- treasurer, and Geneva Sandidge, chairman of the program committee. The two divisions meet concurrently for special programs. On May 2 a delicious dinner was given in Room 101. Afterwards the girls went into the Community theater, where they played games and danced. An enter- tainment was one of the main features of the evening. It consisted of the following program: Recitation, Edith Teese: song, Alice Mae Owens; piano solo, Emily Dolores Luiz; recitation, Ruth Samples; song, Emily Dolores Luiz; stunts, Vera Newell; song, Mrs. M. Poage; song, Mrs. Bronsdon; dance and song, Alice Mae Owens, Vera Newell, and Marion Howard: song in French, Marie Nougier, and a dance, Phyllis Hudson. The cl lub members urge girls who take physiology and are interested in joining to put their applications in early, for the membership is limited. Forty-eight | ™ T Be | = ia | ENGINEERS By organizing the Engineers’ club, the boys of the high school, who are inter- ested in engineering, obtained a chance to visit different manufacturing concerns to see the processes in the manufacturing of various products. The officers of the club for the fall term were Theodore Bergen, president ; and William Tucker, secretary. The advisers for the group are George Eby and - Charles Waugh, both members of the science department. At the beginning of the semester the club visited the Standard Sanitary Manu- facturing Company, which is one of the best known manufacturing concerns in Richmond. They also visited the Mazda Lamp Company of Oakland, where they saw how Mazda lamps are made. They made another very instructive trip to the California theater in Richmond, where they inspected the Vitaphone and _ the Movietone machines. In the future the boys intend to visit the telephone exchange, where they will become acquainted with the television apparatus, and the new types of telephone systems. Membership to the club may be had by any boy who has had at least one year of chemistry or physics. To be officer in the club one must have grades of l’s and 2’s. The membership of the club has grown greatly in the last term; for each term the semester becomes more interesting. The president for the spring term was Charles Malianni; the secretary-treas- urer was Theodore Bergen. Forty-nine GIRLS’ HI-Y The Girls’ Hi-Y organized last fall with the following officers: Dorothy Myatt, president; Irene Hailes, vice-president; Rose Trautvetter, secretary; Geraldine Cleek, treasurer; Eleanor Albert, social chairman; Peggy Errington, basketball captain; Verona Pearson, chairman of the welfare committee; and Merle Siple, yell leader. Miss Mildred Cuthbertson was the adviser for the year. Each Thursday a meeting is held at the Richmond Y. M. C. A. While supper is being served, the girls conduct a business meeting. After supper the members play basketball and other games. On September 13, the new members were initiated into the club. The initiation was quite as exciting for the old members as for the new ones, for those to be initiated proved to be witty, and turned the tables on the initiators. A Hallowe’en party was given on October 18 at the Y. The members came dressed in costumes of various sorts. Another feature of the semester was the banquet given for the Y. M. C. A. Drive. The members saved their pennies and went to Topsy’s Roost for supper one night. On another occasion they went skating at Idora Park. The annual event of the club is the party to which the members of the Boys’ Hi-Y are invited. At the last party, the Y basketball room was decorated to rep- resent a barn. The guests came dressed as “farmers” and “farmerettes.” The hay, which was strewn over the floor, caused much merriment. Everyone was full of hay before the party was over. The officers for the spring term were: Muriel Pace, president; Geraldine King, vice-president ; Regina Matthews, secretary ; Doris Burns, treasurer ; Peggy Erring- ton, basketball captain; Laura McKune, chairman of the program committee; and Merle Siple, yell leader. _ faculty Lunch Fifty-one TRACK Under the direction of Mr. E. V. Cain, the Richmond High Track team enjoyed a successful season. Probably the victory that best displayed Richmond’s strength and fighting spirit was that in which Richmond won over five Oakland schools in a gigantic struggle at the Richmond Oval. Lead by Nick Bracco, captain and star hurdler who scored 12 points, the Richmond track men trampled. their opponents under a 10 point lead. Alberts, Young, and Baxter formed an unbeatable trio in the mile event. Carson, Babich, and Bravin formed the weight squad and came through with more than their share of points. Bravin and Babich were unknown at the beginning of the season, but with the coaching of Carson, star weight man, they soon developed into a hard-to-beat pair. Gordon, Maloney, Freese and Long were all good broad jumpers, and were usually fighting each other for first place. Hall and Gordon were the 440 men; both had so much fight in them that their opponents usually cracked under their terrific pace. Young, Bowman, and Dalton, who formed the sprint group, proved that they could run! Dalton was a 220 man par excellence. Freese has shown his fire in both the century and furlong by taking first place in both sprints. Bowman was a sprinter of great ability, who will improve with another season’s experience. Bracco, Sorentino, Pleich, and Dunleavy, were the high jump .men who took many points. Jackson, Freese, Bracco, Long, and O’Connell were the pole vaulters. Between them they usually took first place. Drexel, Young, Smith and Bergen were the half mile men. Bergen and Young were about even, with honors. Bracco and Carson took the high hurdles in easy style; and the low hurdles were well taken care of with Bracco, Lamb, Bravin and Long taking in the points. Dunleavy placed third in the javelin throw. He made the only point ever scored by Richmond in this event. At the Mission meet 2 points were made by the four mile team composed of Young, Baxter, Malianni, and Alberts. Carson took a third in the shot in com- petition with some of the best in the entry. The Pittsburg meet ended in defeat for Richmond. Carson was Richmond’s (Continued on Page 59) Fifty-two Finish of 220 Inter Class Meet “acess seteronttannceaatchecnmerserretteetimetens Wie nism Fifty-three BASEBALL Carl Pinto, Captain At the close of the Richmond High baseball season, it was found that the Red and Blue had won five games and lost three, thus winning their letters. The fellows who saw the greatest amount of action were: Taylor, Viano, and Accomazzo, pitchers ; Rosano, catcher; Rountree, first base; Captain Pinto, second base ; Gordon, short stop; Weeks, third base : Muylle, left field; San Miguel, center field; Page, right field. Among the players who sometimes started were Ball. Hirth, Clark, Cooper, Sargent, Baxter, Heise and Humphrey. The first game of the season with Berkeley was played on March 1. Accomazzo pitched the entire game, and helped things along with a homer in the second inning and a triple in the fourth. The score was Richmond 8, Berkeley 4. In a return game on March 5. the Richmond ball team again defeated the Berkeley team an 8-1 score. Viano twirled in fine style for Richmond. Alameda visited Richmond March 7, and defeated the Red team by a 10 to 4 score. Accomazzo pitched for Richmond. Doyle Taylor, pitching his first game for Richmond against San Leandro on March 22, pitched the team to a 4 to 2 win. Taylor fanned twelve of the visitors. On April 12, the Richmond baseball team played the Deaf and Dumb school. Taylor pitched a one hit game and the score at the end of the ninth was 13 to 0 in Richmond’s favor. Taylor pitched for Richmond on April 18, when the | by the Armstrong Business College by a score of 6-4. The next game was with the California Freshmen, and again Richmond lost. The California babes found pitcher Joe Viano for a total of 13 safe hits, scoring 9 runs. The final score was Richmond O, California 9. On May 4 the Richmond boys played their old rivals, the San Rafael Military Academy, and lost by a 6-5 score. Taylor pitched fine ball, allowing but 8 hits, and whiffing 17 men, but errors by his team mates lost the game for Richmond. On May 6 the local ball team defeated the St. Mary’s High nine by a score of 6-2. Accomazzo pitched a good ball all through the game, and, with fine fielding to back him, held the Berkeleyans to two runs. and Blue baseball ugh school was beaten Fifty-four TENNIS Richmond High has risen into prominence in a sport that is rather unusual among high schools, nz umely tennis. The Richmond High addicts of this sport have initiated a brilliant spring season which was still in full swing at the publishing of the Yearbook. Stanley Bagnall was president of the organization. The players who saw most action were: Avila Brown, Seawright, Stewart, Bagni ll, Fallon, and Thomason. Avila was probably the best ‘all-round member of the team, and, supported by Brown, won several double matches. Potts was a snappy, little player, and with Seawright, composed the second set of doubles. The team started the season by defeating | Longfellow Junior High on March 9. On March 15, Bes was defeated by Roosevelt Junior High. Avila was defeated by Hurley 7-5, 7-5. Potts was defeated by Carlin, the score being 8- 6, 6-4. Seawright oe a victory for Richmond over Sutton. Stewart and Brown defeated Sutton and Stark by a score of 6-4, 6-3. Hurley and Carlin, Roosevelt, victorious over Avila and Fallon, the set ending in a score of 7- 5, 6-4. In their next game, which was played at the Piedmont Tennis court, the local net stars once more sutte red defeat at the hands of Piedmont High. Richmond was unable to stop the fast balls of the Piedmonters. On May 3 Richmond gained a victory over St. Mary ’s High in a poeta played on the Richmond City Hall courts. Avila defez ited Hemler of St. Mary’s 6-2. 6-1. Seawright defeated Davies, 4-6, 6-2. Fallon was defeated by ee i The score was 6-4, 2-6, 6-3. Potts defeated De Sousa of St. Mary’s, 6-0, 6-4. In the first doubles, Brown and Avila defeated Hemler and Davies of the visiting team 4-6. 6-2. 6-3. The second doubles match in which Thomason and Bagnall were to play was called off. The tennis club has done well this year and has developed a fine team. However, next season is expected to be an even more successful one. A KNIGHT OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY Single hand to a distant land Went a knight of the U.S. A. On a winged steed with fiery breath, O’er a blue and trackless way. His lance, a strong, clean mind, His quest was that of daring youth To conquer space and time. All before his time had failed And never heard of more; But straightway on he kept his course Till he reached that distant shore. Circling thrice above a field. He lit on the soil of France— This Knight of the twentieth century, Who dared to take a chance. — William Simonson, THE BOY CALLED “SLIM” Far away into the night Flies the eagle in his flight ; Alone and fearless, stalwart, grim, Onward flies the boy called “Slim.” Up into the heavens dark, Gliding, swooping like a lark, Far above the earth’s broad rim, Onward flies the boy called “Slim.” Lights below him twinkle bright. Flying sunftly through the night, Peers the youth through clouds so dim, Onward flies the boy called “Slim.” Over paths so seldom trod, Putting all his trust in God, Wings the youth so neat and trim, Onward flies the boy called “Stim.” Over valleys broad and wide, Flits across the mountain side, Having all his trust in Him, Onward flies the boy called “Slim.” —Owen Sargent. Fifty-six Ww. ( ce vaAS mule Verhaer 4 lowers. li of the lily-f pe eo — = — cam — id p) ‘ = = = a Sa es Sf - Qa os — | — pag hite cups ls are clear as glass, ween the ze The poo UCC steams Bei: +¢ we Soe) SENIOR HISTORY June 7, 1929, mar rks the end of another school term, and the begi nning of the long meted summer season which means leisure and freedom from the daily grind at textbooks. The most significant event of the completion of this term is the graduation exercises, which will occur in the new High School auditorium on the night of Wednesday, June 5. Then the seniors will leave this school to realize dreams of the accomplishments of works for the world. To the seniors of June, whose event- ful history and pictures are contained within the following pages, the school extends its praise and good wishes, because this, the second class to be graduated from the new school, has achieved one important goal in its search for education. The first senior meeting was called to order in the High School auditorium on February 5, for the purpose of electing officers of the senior class. The officers elected were Harley Long, president ; Leonard Curran, vice-president ; and Robert Grice, secret ary-treasurer. The first Senior activity of the year occurred on March 28, when a Hard Time Dance was held in the evening in the girls’ gym. The graduating Seniors only were allowed to attend this dance. The gymnasium was decorated with the school colors, navy blue and red, with small twenty-nine numerals hanging on streamers. Judging by the costumes, one would suppose that the seniors were celebrating their entrance to a poorhouse and not a triumphant entrance into the world. Prizes were awarded to the boy and girl wearing the “finest” costume. Vi irginia Ginocchio won the prize for the girls, and Bruce Parks, the boy’s prize. Prizes were also given to the best dancers of the, ev ening; Carl Kreutzen and Tessie Curran won these. A harmonica contest was one of the humorous fe: tures of the evening. None but inexperienced players were permitted to compete in this mouth-organ meet. Mrs. Patterson, confident of winning, entered the contest and easily took the prize. The music for this poorhouse dance was furnished by the boys’ Hi-Y orchestra. Later in the evening a oe lemon dance was enjoyed by the seniors. This dance lasted for a few four s, and then the following surprise program was presented: Dorothy Mickey William Simonson “You're the Cream of My Coffee’”’ Carl Kreutzen ae Hobo Bruce Parks Ruth Hillier and Hilda Pelly The ee of the evening was spent in dancing. At eleven o’clock the seniors had to leave. Many a long-drawn regretful sigh was heard from these seniors, who realized that parties of this kind were soon to end. On the evening of May 24 the senior class held its formal dinner and dance. This affair was the last to be given by the seniors precec ding graduation. The pro- gram for this affair included a Hawaiian chorus with the following cast: Emma Metz, a Samples, Cheryl Campbell, Margaret E rrington, Hermine Fspinola, Dominick Bracco, Bdward Hurley, John Freese, Charles Malianni and Charles Showa: a recitation by Ruth Hillier and Hilda Pelly; a song by Carl Kreutzen: a pianologue by Margaret Errington, and a humorous skit entitled “Who’s a Coward,” with the cast of: Jimmie 3essie Dippy Fifty-eight The program was presented in the auditorium with admirable color effects. The banquet, which was enlivened with the reading of the senior prophecies, was given in the school cafeteria. The formal dance was held in the brilliantly lighted and decorated Community theater. Senior day was held on Friday, May 31. The campus was very colorful the students strolled about it, displaying their most romantic costumes, which were taken from book heroes and heroines. Every character in bookland was represented, from Tarzan to Goldy. Much merriment was caused by the lower classmen trying to guess what characters the seniors represented. During the assembly the seniors gave a program. The play was a burlesque of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.” The plot surrounds the filming of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin,” and the difficulties involved. The characters in the burlesque were the opposite of what they are in the book. The part of Topsy, the comic little colored girl, was acted by Ruth Hillier. Gentle little Eva’s part was taken by Dorothy Mickey ; ; Bad Simon Legree was portray a by Charles Malianni; Eliza was Hermine E spinola Aunt Ghloe was Hilda Pelly; Uncle Tom’s part was taken by Jennie Grey; Levi, the Jew, was Bruce Parks ; Ted, the hardboiled director, was Je ick O” Connell. The play was coached by Eunice Gray. Other features on the program were songs by Carl Kreutzen and a reading by William Simonson. Ed Hurley’s orchestra gave several selections, and a chorus of ten senior girls and boys did a jazz tap dance. This program concluded the activities of the June class. With the school days of the June class coming to a conclusion, the class of December rises in prominence to assume the position of leadership held by the graduating seniors. The Yearbook honors both classes. TRACK (Continued from Page 52) best entry with two first scores. In the Berkeley invitational Richmond was rather weak, taking last place. The Alameda dual was next, and Richmond lost after giving the Island city boys a merry run. The next track meet was with the Roosevelt High which proved to bea tight one, with Richmond leading 66 at the end. Captain Bracco was at his best and took four first places to lead his team-mates to victory with 20 points. The six-cornered invitational was next and Richmond ralked away with it, with Warrenburg, sophomore sprint sensation, winning both sprints. es imond 4614, Roosevelt 37 5 6, Oakland 32, San Leandro 934, and University 51 3, McClymonds 5. Richmond took Tamalpias into camp next by a 67-55 count. All of Richmond’s men showed up well. Freese, diminutive sprint flash, was spiked and unable to perform at top speed. Richmond took third in a 4-cornered meet at the University of California Bowl, with McClymonds, Roosevelt, Richmond, and University, finishing in order. Altogether the boys deserve to be congratulated on their past season’s work. Following are individual scores: Captain Nick Bracco lead with a total of 0 eee Carson followed with 42: Gordon, with ne Warrenburg, 20; Albert, 1714; Jackson, 17; Freese, 16; Babich, 10; Bergen, 9: Dalton, 8; Sorentino, 8; O’Connell, 7; Young, 614; Bravin, 6; Long, 6; Hall, 6: Drexel, 5; Baxter 444; Ford, 4; Pleich, 4; Maloney, 1; and Dunleavy, 1. Fifty-nine Doris Le Febvre Mamie Mary Traverso Joseph Earl Hancher JUNE, 1929 Roy Fenton Clark Joseph Jay Rountree Dorothy J. Le Febvre Gaye Noriene Williams Vincent C. Sorentino Frank E. Belway Sixty Dolores J. Sindicich Martha E. Masek Florence Anita Lehmkuhl Alfred A. Shaw] Rose Caroline Golino William Neal Ogden James Henry O’Hara Owen Robert Sargent Margaret Helen Muhrlin Cecil F. Fairbanks Ruth Eloise Smith JUNE, 1929 Marian Ruth Sandidge Vernon N. Rosa John Wallace Freese Marie Louise Nougier Clarence Albert Long Hermine Espinola Elizabeth Grace Poinsett Eldon E. Gideon Alice Renee Bundrick William M. Simonson Ruth I. Aspgren George W. Halterman Sue Harris Mahnke Stanley W. Baecnall Clara Markus Luer Walter George Hess Alice Elizabeth Walgren V7illiam B. Tucker Grace Josephine Lucas Edward A. Miller Sixty-one Cornelia L. Whitney Harry L. Carpenter Jr. Elsa Linnea Johnson George W. Coyer Virginia Ginocchio Sixty-two JUNE, 1929 Wheeler Warren Green Cheryl Beth Campbell W. Donald Seawright Irene Olga Ahlquist Joseph J. Oishi Julia Maxine Foster Albert E. Lindstedt Florence E. Newman Warren V. Truitt Doris Lucile Heaster Floyd C. Baskett Richmond C. Patterson Hilda F. Pelly Caroline H. Ebeling Alfred R. Luiz JUNE, 1929 Marie Kathryn Mayer Carl Pinto Eunice Gray Melvin R. Thomason William N. Phillips Alice K. Alameda Leslie T. Ferguson Calena Eleanore Crum | Margaret E. Higgins Theodore L. Bergen Merle Eileen Siple Paul N. Potts Raymond A. Moore Charles D. Showalter H. Eileen Gillmore George A. Russell Tod Scott Marceline Mae Bagley Charles Augustus Malianni Evelyn Scott Michael Sedlarik Sixty-three John Harland Long Helen Ada Lang Bruce Barrett Parks Dor Tessie Curran John F. O’Connell Sirty-four Iola Harsen Arthuy Fitchett Alfred G. Baxter Mary Edith Fracchia othy Louise Mickey Dominick Bracco JUNE, 1929 Walter Edward Gordon Mildred Eleanor Sargent Katherine M. Livingston Lewis Herbert Perry Clara Ida Linnea Johnson Gladys Lorraine Kelleghan John R. Re Joseph Edward Andrada Margaret June Errington JUNE, 1929 Ruth T. Samples Robert Lewis Grice Emma Louise Metz Allan K. Doidge James Edward Gray Emily Dolores Luiz Laurence M. Rhodes Ruth H. Hillier Mary Gianelli Leonard Beverly Curran Marguerite Alice Zander Milton Otto Ekenberg Bertel C. Peterson Helen Catherine Basham William Carroll Carr Helen Dorothy Pierce Lenora Doolittle Arthur Edward Furl¢y Dorothy Lucille Myatt Rayvern M. Van Marter See ee Sixty-five Helen Scofield Frank Leonetti Elaine Mueller Howard Goldsworthy Geraldine King Sirty-six DECEMBER, 1929 Sidney Thomasson Vivian Vaughan Lloyd Dicely Alberta McCormac Henry Sauer Mary Crockett Clifford Melrose Clara Larsen David Flynn Florence Frank Lloyd Mayer Juel Bedford Walter Nicolaysen Phyllis Hulett Walter Freeman Margaret McIntyre Clifford Fallon Gail Kirchmaier Helmar Andresen Hilda Smersfelt DECEMBER, 1929 Roger Douvres Ida Engelking Claude Ford Wilda Eby Robert Bundrick Paula Stark Warren, Brown Catherine Lyons Donald Pierce Edith Jakobsson Henry Page Jennie Pleich Philip Johnson Myron Loveless John Abbay Sixty-seven Viola Coudyser James Logan Helen Chase Lawrence Theis Mildred Pierini Sixty-eight DECEMBER, 1929 Irwin Stewart Mary Vierra Ivor Pimm Frances Perricone Pearcy Jackson Addie Ramey Julius Dingle Mary Kosinski Eldon Hall Irene Gilmore Clarence Mathews Edna Logan. Oliver Upham Thelma Rainoldi Arthur Neckel Virginia Lee Eldred Jewell Daniel McCurdy Fred Baker Helen Pirie DECEMBER, 1929 Meredith Morgan Elouise Tiller Corrine Nesbitt Margaret Forsell Donna Wilson Ila Giovanini Harvey Gundry Burwell G. Stone Roy Sakai Marguerite Coombs Margie Lexon Richar d Bonini Sixty-nine Caroline Turkovich Robinson McKee Lillian Andrade Charles Jackson Ollie Mae Ellison Seventy DECEMBER, 1929 Carl Kreutzen Edith Teese George Page Dorothy Hall Edwin Axelson Bernice Sullivan Lester Bottom Elizabeth Willer Robert Peters Coy Bethards Jack Hosmer Elizabeth Todd John Wunderlick Elkes Carpenter John Pleich ee ee TO THE SOPHOMORE Of course you cannot go; You haven't learned your A B C's, And there is much for you to know. Though you do your Math with case, Your Spanish is quite weak And your English and Gymnastics Have not yet reached the peak. As much as I will miss your antics, I repeat ... “You cannot come” Until your knowledge is divine, Like that of ours, of 29! TO THE SENIORS FHere’s to the Seniors of Richmond High; Here’s to the work they've done; Here’s to the work they're going to do Before their race is won. Here’s to the class who’s leaving us; May their future loom fair and bright. May they succeed and reach their goal, When they have won their fight. —D. L. Seventy-one GEMS FROM THE EX’S On reading a theme, the following sad tale was found describing the death of King Arthur: “On this barge there were three queens, but he died in the lap of one of them while en route home.” A pretty picture indeed. Imagine a lovely queen in flowing shimmering robes lovingly holding a 200 pound expiring regent in her lap! Another writer, describing his dog, reeled this off: “Our dog has a head like a collie, a body like a police dog, tail like a setter, and feet like a policeman.” A lot has been said about policemen’s feet, but this is the best. We didn’t recognize the breed until the feet of the animal were described; then we could easily see it was a bloodhound used for tracking criminals. A really beautiful pastoral scene is described in this passage: “I hope you will enjoy the old swimming hole, the fresh mountain air, the beautiful forests, and the ranch eggs with warm milk right from the cow.” Such a cow deserves the space she has taken in this book. “Oh my!” Juanita exclaimed impatiently. “We'll surely be late to the play, Dulcy ; we've been waiting a good many minutes for that mother of mine.” “Hours, I should say,” snapped Red. “Ours?” Juanita cried joyfully. “Oh Red, this is so sudden!” Miss Cuthbertson: “I just ran into an old friend of mine.” Alice Beal: “Was he glad to see you?” Miss Cuthbertson: “Not much, I smashed his whole right fender.” CALE UL When you fail to make a “homerun” In this puzzling game of life, And your strength seems all too little Make the teachers tell us: In the battle and the strife: “Sit down, that’s enough!” When you're feeling blue and lonely And don’t know where to steer To find a true companion Te De a willairise away our fon I thought you had that quiz down cold? 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