Richmond High School - Shield Yearbook (Richmond, CA)

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THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE SCENES The people behind the scenes, those people the audience never sees, have as much to do with the success of the play as have the actors themselves. Although these people have concentrated their efforts on one big play, ‘“Daddy-Long-Legs,” every entertainment has been a result of their united efforts. Joseph McGill, Frances Schwarz, and ‘Audra Richardson, members of the stage craft class under the direction of Mrs. Bernice James, were assisted by the new stage crew. This crew, under the supervision of Mr, Haynes, consists of Joseph Dalmasso at the lights, Roger Shelden at the spot light, James McMullen for the curtain, and Donald McLennan and Weldon Lee on the stage. The new additions made for stage equipment were the two new monkscloth wings to make a larger cyclorama, made by the sewing classes, and the big curtain placed upon a counter balance. Those boys who have helped the most throughout the term with taking tickets at the gates and ushering were Roy Hagenlocker, Grover Tiller, Walter Hopkins, Julius Schnaitman, Elvin Cometta, and Edmund Cross. OUR MUSIC MASTER With the closing of the spring term, June 1932, Mr. George Morris, instru- mental music instructor, will be celebrating his eleventh anniversary as the maestro of the department. Before coming to Richmond, Mr. Morris had charge of pro- fessional bands and orchestras in Colorado. Mr. Morris began studying music at the age of ten. When he was fourteen, he attended a music school and remained there for two years. After leaving this school, Mr. Morris directed a group of church choir musicians. From the time he was sixteen years old until he was twenty-one, Mr. Morris studied under teachers of note, including some of the greatest music professors in Europe and America. These music maestros were: Doctor Bruno Klein of Leipsig, Germany, tutor in harmony; and Doctor J. B. Herbert of Chicago, teacher of harmony composition and voice. Under the excellent instruction of Professor F. M. Steinhouser of 3erlin, Mr. Morris mastered the method of conducting and arranging of the band and orchestra. He was also taught the art of composing. Although he studied all the musical instruments, Mr. Morris specialized in the clarinet, oboe and the French horn. He later studied under Professor Bosworth, clarinet soloist, of the Reeves American Band of Providence, Rhode Island. During his eleven years at the High School, Mr. Morris has developed many professional players, some of whom are members of Local number 6 of San Fran- cisco, and of the Musicians’ Union of Richmond. Some of his former pupils have popular dance orchestras and many are holding important musical positions throughout the West. Among the well-known local musicians who have been music students and mem- bers of the band and orchestra under the direction of Mr. Morris are: Doris Lin- coln, Gay Vargas, Howard Roe, Dan White, Stanley Colman, Kenneth Hall, Andel Mansfield, Clifford Metz, Nicholas Nugent, Frank Ehlart, Edward Gregg, Louis Thompson, Walter Siegel, Francis Zeim, Ralph O’Connor, Norman Gregg, Paul Basham, Margarite Carey Muth, James Thornton, John Rose, Charles Cecil, Clair Thomas, Emma Meyers Gibbons, Walter Axelson, Leslie Regalia, Fred Aichinger, Meredith Morgan. Those who have graduated more recently are: Martin Crabb, Forrest Jenkins, Melvin Higgins, Louis Cunan, Grace Olney, Russell Ralston, Edward Bergen, Edward Hill, Hughes Fowell, Ira Cole, Madeline Whittlesey, Clyde Barnhard, Marjorie Whittlesey, and Leon Edlefsen.

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Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. ernie Jan. Jan. Jan. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Mar. Mar. Mar. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. THE TERM IN REVIEW 4. We returned to the halls of learning to become wiser men and women. The enrollment has increased to 1187. 12. Election Day. Walter Bradbury was elected president of the senior class and Eugene Doyle, president of International Club. 13. “Character is built on humility” was the topic of Rev. E. Castledine’s talk during Honor Society meeting. 15. Rah! Rah! Rah! Student Body held rally for Alumni Games. Prominent members of the teams gave pep talks. 26. Our desire to visit the isles of the Caribbean Sea has increased since Mr. R. A. Murry presented his beautiful moving pictures of the islands. Oo7 27. Because of carelessness, many thousands of people have been fatally injured. In his talk, Mr. L. H. Collett asked, ‘““‘What is Time to Safety?” 28. Supplement tickets were put on sale. 29 Members of the Girl Reserves attended the Columbia theater in San Francisco to witness “The Taming of the Shrew.” We wonder. 2. Mrs. Davidson told the Girls’ League of her early life in Russia. 3. The Ford Motor Company presented to the students a talkie featuring the Ford Trade School in Detroit and the story of the Twenty Millionth Ford. 10. Members of the Honor Society visited the S. S. President Coolidge through the courtesy of Captain Ahlin, father of Miss Hazel Ahlin. 12. In Lincoln’s honor, Mr. F. Whitton, representing the League of Nations Asso- ciation of San Francisco, addressed the assembled students. Tryouts for Com- mencement speakers. Claire Smith and Vuokko Carlson were chosen. 17. Miss A. G, Fraser, principal of Woodrow Wilson Junior High of Oakland, spoke in the Washington Program. Her talk compared the American Revolution with the recent one in Spain. 18. Washington was honored by student essays. 22. Today the Nation celebrated the two hundredth birthday anniversary of the “Father of our Country.” 23. After three long, losing years, our boys finally upset the Yellow-jacket basketball squad with a 26-16 victory. A big day! 27. A Stanford journalist at the California Scholastic Press Association Con- vention commented of the Hi-Nus, “It is a very good example of balance, with good concise news, nicely printed, and it contains a well written sport page.” 1. Boys’ Hi-Y was reorganized, 3. Moitoza’s and Passone’s beautiful side shots won the varsity game from the alumni. Score, 29-28. Shinnick lead the undergraduatte B’s to a victory, but the Alumnae downed the school girls. 8. Man insists on going faster and faster. According to Mr. H. Parr of the Oakland Airport, airplanes are now the fastest mode of transportation. However, we can travel faster mentally. 15. Les Scarsella and Paul Moitoza named for all-A. C. A. L. basketball team. 17. Saint Patrick’s Day. ‘Students in Elopement?’? How exciting! But, it was only Maxine Hahn (Miss Pendleton) and Blair Spires (Jim McBride) rehearsing their parts in ‘“Daddy-Long-Legs’’! 18. International Club entertained the public with a program honoring Sweden. Supplement sales closed. Staff sold 609 tickets. 21-25. Easter vacation, the week during which many of us contracted hay fever. 30. Track Season opened. Richmond upset Berkeley and Fremont squads. Rich- mond 54, Fremont 49%, and Berkeley 35%, 1. All Fools day. Seniors had an informal party. Music was furnished by the Campus Cut-Ups. 7-8. “Daddy-Long-Legs” was presented two nights for the first time. Jane and Darrow proved to be a most convincing Judy and Jervis. 9. Sophomore Girls honored their Mothers with a party. 11. We received many compliments for the excellent performance of the cast in “‘Daddy-Long-Legs.”’ 22. The engagement of Phil Hempler to Miss Clarice Bennetts was announced. Congratulations, Phil! 25. Work begun on new building for Continuation classes. Unemployment partly solved. 25-29. Public Schools week. Mamas and papas came to see our work Thursday. 29. All-A. C. A. L. track meet in Berkeley. 27. The essentials of a good football player were explained by “Major” I. W. Hill and George Degnan. May 8. Talented members of the Honor Society entertained the assembled students with a variety program. May 13. Friday the thirteenth. Senior’s gala day. The mighty seniors descended from their pedestals and made ‘“‘whoopie.” May 19—The Music department presented a splendid program. Mrs. Louise Robinson, Miss Grace Timmons and Mr. George Morris were the directors. June 1. Commencement. Congratulations and good luck, seniors. June 3. School closes. Ten weeks of vacation ahead!