Richmond High School - Shield Yearbook (Richmond, CA)

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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

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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

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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