Richmond High School - Shield Yearbook (Richmond, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 100 of the 1937 volume:

MOND | — TION | af eC |} COLL BAY BRIDGE A masterpiece in silver Spreads her arms across the bay, Grasps the soil of Yerba Buena, Reaches high above the spray Of the ever changing waters, Links the future with today. Not a painting or a statue, Yet in truth a work of art Fashioned from an inspiration Born in some great artist’s heart. Catherine Craig, 1-12. PAGE TWO TABLE OF CONTENTS: SEN IFO R SS S Peek hk kas LITERATURE ms be ee PAGE THREE SHIELD STAFFEF Top row: E. Floyd, M. Morse, M. Shubat, H. Sharpe, L. Martin Bottom row: R. Piantanida, C. Craig, Miss Bradley, C. Hunt, W. Sampson Editor Caro. Hunt Business Manager CATHERINE CRAIG Senior Editor EuGENIA FLoyp Activities Editor HELEN SHARPE Sports Editor Wooprow SAMPSON Literature and Humor Editor - «+ Lucmie Martin ( MartAN Morse Assistant Editors - 2 RAYMOND PIANTANIDA | MARGARET SHUBAT ( MariAN REEB Sales Committee a ae EpWwarp CRIST FRANCIS TOMLINSON Photographer DonaLp HIMEs Adviser Miss FRANCES BRADLEY PAGE -FOUR Time, work, and infinite care have gone into the building of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. It now stands completed, an important connecting link which will save the people time and money. Time, work, and infinite care have also gone into the plan- ning of the school days of the Seniors who stand ready to take their departure out into the world. Their high school education is the strong link between childhood and manhood, forged for their success. PAGE FIVE PAGE SIX Epwarbp DEFOE RicHArp Cook COMMENCEMENT Wednesday. January 20. 1937 Flag of Victory March - - - - - = = - = - F. Von Blon Hicu ScHoot ORCHESTRA MneoOcatOn «22. = a oh sw, a Se SE Ree Orava AwerkAMP Pastor of the Grace Lutheran Church Will We Find Employment? - - - - - - - - Epwarp DEFOE STUDENT SPEAKER Ie @ Moonlit Garden .- s2:°- 2) ae ee a ey ee BD King HicH ScHoot ORCHESTRA Modern Transportation - - - - - - - - - - RicHaRD Cook STUDENT SPEAKER Presentation of January 1937 Class - - - - - - - B.X. Tucker Presentation of Diplomas - - - - - - - - - W.T. HELMs City SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS SCHOOL Songs. 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ALFRED DIAS Vincent SPOTTY a RuTH MOITOZA ROBEreT SELZEMR Jesse GIDEEY BILL a rAYMOND EDWARDS JACK BATES THERESA BOTTI GrReAce Boson HAROLD MCQUEEN PAGE NINE kK CHRISOFFERO SALIDO PAULINE ARMS aniTA pRummeEY LAURA NEILYON N 2.3 RUTH BA a eh — TiInN HATPOLD FUSETH MARGUCITE SPRAU Berenice CoOrricgan JEAN TIBBY myfl HENCKEN v HELEN PENNING GILBERT SWANSON all DOROTHY PARASCH SHIRLEY HAMILTON RICHARD CooK. SHIRLEY MICHEL Francis Tomlinson FALL 1936 PAG EB, PE N LY jean THOMPSON Louly martinucci PAULINE mIRA JORN MATHEWS HELEN CEhrIDONO CHARLES OSE LAGOSRIO EDITH NEEL PACE TWELVE = STANLEY GRIFFIN DOROTHY HEYNG RAYMOND LEXON SUE ZANA BOYCE MARTHA POTTS Bee LOIS TANNER FRANCIS WILSON CAROLINE FINDLEY HERMAN GOLDSTEIN PAIGE TH 0 Re EeN a a Epwarp DEFOE GLEN WHALEN Sue Zana Boyce Hazet Mitts President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer SENIOR CLASS Hail and Farewell (UNPER THE leadership of Edward Defoe and his cabinet the Seniors have finished their three year period of making history at R. U. H. S. as a class. They have enjoyed the privilege of leading the activities of the largest number of Student Body card holders in schcol history. Their first social event this semester, Senior Day, took place on November 5. Hilarity and fun ruled over all, as, one hundred and thirty-six strong, the Seniors participated in the traditional parade, stage show and noon dance. Miss Bagley, head adviser, directed the student committees. On November 20, the Seniors held their party. The festive season of autumn and of corn-shucking time was represented in the cleverly decorated Com- munity Theatre, where the class gathered for dancing and refreshments. Anita Drummey was chairman for the affair, and Miss Helen Parker acted as faculty adviser. The semi-annual Senior Banquet, held in the cafeteria, December 17, was an outstanding social success. Decorations and menu carried out the Christmas theme. Chairmen for this event were, entertainment, Marian Reeb; decoration and favors, Shirley Michel; food, Elizabeth Peterson; cleanup, Grace Bosson. Miss Lila Reeb was the faculty adviser in charge. Cooperating with the Daughters of the American Revolution, the class chose Gertrude Whitaker to represent them in a contest for good citizenship. The prize offered was a trip to Washington, D. C. Another senior girl who gained special recognition was Anita Drummey who was elected queen of Richmond’s July Fourth celebration. In athletics this class has a fine record. The girls won the G. A. A. Hockey championship, and the boys were mainstays of the Oiler Varsity. Glen Whalen, Leroy Borgstrom, Bill Blair, Ed Johansen, and Louis Bonaparte were selected to play on the West team in the annual East-West game in Kezar Stadium. As they close their high school career this class can truly feel that they have succeeded as a group in all types of school activities. Their scholarship, social events, student leaders, athletes, and all-round enthusiastic support of their Student Body activities have made them a class of which their school can be proud. Seniors, January 1937, “Hail and Farewell.” PAGE FOURTEEN W. Corey, C. Hunt, A. Dias, D. Paasch H. Sharpe, M. Sprau, M. Corr, R. Leist, B. Baker R. Moitoza, E. Harpin SENIOR DAY Olymerick Games OME AND gone is Senior Day. Down the aisle and across the stage have the mighty seniors paraded, confident one and all. Dauntless, fearless, conven- tion flung to far off winds, they have made their bows from their glory. Childish whims are remembered and indulged in. Existence is transferred to a land of make believe where funny paper characters come to life; where gentlemen dress in top hats and pink woolen underwear, and, horrors, forget their trou- sers; where husky football players turn to ballet dancing, and the fashion plates revert back to feature bathing togs of a more modest era. The seniors have chosen to depict the Olympics, in their “Olymericks” version. The auditorium stage is turned into an athletic field, a wrestling arena, and a seashore by turns. A strangely assorted audience costumed as gypsies, clowns, Swedish country girls, all sit gaping at the feats of glory. Visible because of his tall length is Charlie Chaplin, and fluttering her eyelashes at her poodle dog is Betty Boop. Dorothy Paasch dressed as club footed Effie Mae of the comics takes first prize among the girls and Alfred Dias (he of the top hat and pink woolen underwear) captures first prize among the boys. But the show must go on. The cross country racers take their place. Like a shot they’re off, and then what happens? The radio announcer forgets to call them in. Big little boys come onto the stage riding tricycles, kiddie cars, scooters. The powder puff comes into evidence when Frankie Caetano drags out his mirror and wipes away the perspiration. The canoes, Tippy, Dippy, and Leaky are propelled noiselessly through the rippling waters. Noiselessly did we say ? We retract that statement. We heard the paddles hit rock bottom as they literally swept their way across the stage. The girl discus throwers exhibit their art, proving what practice will do. The wrestlers bow low over their mats. They tear at each other wildly, exult- antly. The referee interferes. Now he’s in the fight. Yet another shift and we hearken unto the past when Grandma was a girl. Lovely girls dressed in the bathing suit proper and respectable in Grandma’s days show their charm with a song and a dance. Event after event takes place, each winner accepting his wreath with a limerick rhyme of thanks, until the grand final chorus brings to a close the Seniors’ Olymericks. Senior Day Committee: Eugenia Floyd (chairman), Ruth Bastin, Helen Sharpe, Neil Yepson, Ethel Harpin, Mary Tom Shelton, Margaret Shubat, Jane Johnson, Bertha Hagen, and Harold Furseth. PAGE (ETE TEEN LINING THEM UP... JANE Appay-—Always first (in name only). Joun ALExANDER—An athletic hero (among his girl friends). Annig ALEx1cH—Her gum listens good, she thinks. Eart ANpRE—Studious, but lacks an ideal. PauLine Arms—Her voice is like silver. Britt Baker—Hair means nothing to him. Geno Banpucci—A little boy for such a big car. Rut Bastin—Always a scholar. All her grades are A’s. Jack Batres—Dancing is his pastime. Sipney BELwAay—Never still a moment; but what does he do? VERONICA BLACKMAN—Quiet at school, but not at home. Brit Bratir—Dietrich’s legs are no better than Blair’s. FrerN Bopo—We may read her novels some day. Lours BonApARTE—Discovered as another Fred Astaire at the Senior Banquet. Leroy Borcstrom—His interest is sports, but what about Nola? Grace Bosson—Quiet but a “Grace’’-ful young lady. TrerESA Borti—Dieting is her New Year’s resolution. SuE-ZANA Boyce—An ideal critic, on unimportant subjects. Ernest Bruce—Earnest in his undertakings. RicHarp Brunyjes—He’d rather work than kill time. Mar Busn—Actions are slower than a turtle. FRANK CartaNno—His hobby is collecting new girl friends. Martin Carestint—Like a sailor, a girl in every class. Leona Carr—Tall, attractive, and auburn hair. What could be sweeter? Mase Casazza—lIs willing to be noisy for a change. GRACE CAVALLERO—A cream puff in a bakery store. JosepH Crepernicu—Blondes is one attraction. HELEN Certpono—“Boys” is her only thought. Raprorp Curist—Another Tom Mix. He wants to be a cowboy. RicHarp Coox—Our candidate for a stage success. Watter Corey——School is nearly over; now he can sleep daily. Marte Corr—She’s Irish and proud of it. BERNICE CorrtGAN—Some people get paid for comedy. Prerer Costa—Who ever heard anything else but “Pete”? CHARLIE Cox—A boy who believes in knowing his teachers. LouisE Cram—“Cram” is not a berry, but bashful. GrorcE CrespAN—Is Science all you learned while at school, George? Epwarp Crist—Will tell bed time stories to anyone who will listen. Epwarp Dreror—Our senior head-man; brains plus personality. AtFreD D1as —Someday basketball won’t be all he knows. LucitLE Dopce—Wishes she had “Dodged” cupid now. Anita DrummMry—A sweet Queen; at least Don thinks so. Eart Epwarps—Another Lou Gehrig, his interest is “diamonds”. Raymonp Epwarps—Will run competition to Hitler. Birt Evrtis—His choice: redheads, or any girl. Rosert Fasrettr—A Paul Whiteman in distress. Epcar Farrow—He'll always do right (when he doesn’t do wrong). CAROLINE FinpLEy—Believes in variety in her boy friends. Eucenta FLoyp—Known for her penetrating giggle. Harotp FurserH—Would look good with a dark mustache. Jess Grptey—Favorite pastime—sailing (and school?). June GittaAn—A secretary—maybe private. HERMAN Go.tpstErIN—Someday he may be a Rabbi. Manure. Goutarte—Likes to play with electricity. STANLEY Grirrin—Imagine a “Satchel” playing a saxophone. Dorotuy GuNnpRY—She wears earrings to put on the Ritz. BertHa Hacen—On her way to heaven, or someplace. Sum_eY Hamittron—Believes in laughing her troubles away. ErHet Harprn—Hostess at a night-club. Witsur Hencuey—A typical Stan Laurel, if shorter. Myri Hencxen—Eleanor Powell, she hopes. DorotHy HeyneE—Knows what “Petite” is about. AtLtEEN Homo—Taking a six months’ vacation twice a year. SHIRLEY Hornsperc—Our only feminine soda-jerker. Ize. Hurrr—Cat has had her tongue for three years. CaroL Hunr—Our hard working editor for dear R. U. H. S. Maney IntAy—Enjoys beaing a loafer at school. THE SENIOR PARADE JANE JouNson—-One boy is not enough to suit Jane. CHoLe JuAarez—High school is over; now for my trip to Mexico. RicHarD KeLtinER—AIways in a hurry to go no place. Rose Lacorro—A little girl for such a high speaking voice. Jack Leake—A traveling salesman for pots and pans. Russet Lerst—A famous speaker for the NBC. Raymonp Lexon—Someday he will enter a six day bike contest. Betty Lorss—Her favorite color is black. Harotp McQuren—Tells of his experience on an Oiler tanker. Epwin Marcos—Visits the hairdresser at least twice a month. Lucitte Martin—Promises to speak louder for a change. Loutse Martrnucct—Champion volleyball player in co’ed. Er1eNE Marvin—Loudest laugh among the high Seniors. Epwin Mason—Learning fast to be another Winchell. Joan MatHrws—Uses many lotions for those beautiful hands. SHIRLEY Micnet—Growing wider instead of growing taller. Hitpa Mitter—Loudest girl in Mr. Madson’s law class. Hazet Mitits—Chuck full of personality. Pautine Mira—Nursing is her ambition. Rutu Morroza—Wishes to P. G. for Crane’s benefit. RicHarp Morris—A new addition to our midst. Marian Morse—An air hostess on the China Clipper. Crypr NarvArz—A chubby boy with a keen sense of humor. EpitH Neet—Her trade now is making butter balls. DorotHy Newman—Always looking for a ““New-man”. Laura Nretsen—“Laugh and grow fat”. Hannaw Otsu1—Ace shot for any hockey team. Dorotuy Paascu—Her heart has the initials J. L. on it. HELEN Pennrnc—Hardly ever seen without her girl friend. Mar Penpraze-—Has a quick answer for all questions. EvizABeTtH Preterson—A quiet, faithful (?) blond. EvizapetH Prem—Manages all high senior athletes. RaymMonp PiantanipA—An answer to any maiden’s prayer. Ep Pontious—‘“Sophs are really bad”; at least so Ed thinks. Martua Porrs—Spanish teachers are her favorite. Tommy Putos—Some K. A. to Mr. Salmi. Nettie Ramun—A model for I. Magnin. BrverLy RasmusseN—Loves being a devoted housewife. Marran ReEs—Her subjects cha nge every week. Isaac Rocna—A bashful lad who hails from San Pablo. CHRISOFERO SALIDO—“Would you like to advertise in our paper?” CrciL SALLEE—A radio program all in one name. Norsert SALSMAN—Guilty of chewing gum in all classes. Wooprow Sampson—Familiarly known as “Seagull”. An ace on sports. Rospert SELZER—Still looking for fire engines at fire sales. HELEN SHARPE—Only person who thinks she can sing. Mary Tom SHetton—Works hard at school and then at Kress’. RicHARD SurnnicK—A lad who has kissed the Blarney stone. MarGARET SHUBAT—The only Senior who can’t see the boys. Don SteMER—A real veteran of dear old Richmond Union High School. ANNE SttvA—Believes in changing the color of her hair often. MARGUERITE SpRAU—The course of true love is her favorite subject. VINCENT Spotts—‘Spotts” before my eyes! Oh, dear! GILBERT SwANson—A Scotsman that’s the real McCoy. ELEANOR TACKLEY—Known to us as “Tessie Owens”. Lois TANNER—Uses a hockey stick for many other purposes than hitting the ball. Marcaret TEESE—Just a little “tease”. Jean THomMPsoN—Wants to tour the world with a million dollars. Jean Trsps—Her favorite cars are roadsters. Francis TomLinson—To count ten before using strong language. Gien WuHaAten—Our All-American half- (wit). GreRTRUDE WHITAKER—Good looks, and good citizenship girl. ELLEN WuitE—Refuses to make a confession about herself. Jean Witxins—A “domestic” scientist, so we hear! Vern Wi_LtEy—A janitor of the American Trust Co. Francis Witson—A chronic reciter. What an imagination! Rosert Wirson—Employed as an elevator boy in a one-story building. New YEpson—One of the famous dime-jiggers of Richmond Union High School. PAGE SEVENTEEN ADMINISTRATION B. X. TUCKER Principal THEODORE MADSON - - - - - Vice-Principal and Dean of Boys M. EvizapeTH KinneaR - - - - - Vice-Principal and Dean of Girls Davin C. Gray Dean of Boys ART DEPARTMENT Mabelle Woodman Bernice James COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT Theo. Mads on Nina Beauchamp Hazel Bird Grace Condon Phyllis Clark Hannah Drewry Ella Eachus David C. Gray Selina Hardesty Helen Johnson A. Marian Stockton HOME ECONOMICS Jennie Gardner Ruth Stewart ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Gertrude Weatherby Frances Bradley Grace Dotts Hazel Olson Cora McLennan Virginia Lee Staunton Jean Turner Vivian Vaughan Irene Webber LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT Dorothy Cox Marie Alonzo Blanche Connor Louise Marcollo Dorothy Swenson MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT Helen Hoefer Margaret Broberg M. Elizabeth Kinnear Ruth Peterson Robert Sikes MUSIC DEPARTMENT George Morris Louise Robinson PHYSICAL DEPARTMENT Clara McLaurin Alice Bagley Alysse Clark Phillip Hempler Frank Ribbel Arleigh Williams SCIENCE DEPARTMENT George Eby Helen Parker Isabel Hurd Wayne Perry Martin Swenson Charles Waugh SOCIAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Carroll Parrill Louise Alexander Helen Brooke F. L. Culbertson Gladys Nunn Lila Reeb Grace Timmons Agnes Weatherson Muriel Willett VOCATIONAL DEPARTMENT William Neeley John E. Doney F. C. Gilbert Martin E. Salmi Herbert Welch CONTINUATION DEPARTMENT LIBRARIAN Ruth Utter Zelma Reeve PAGE EIGHTEEN A CoP ify bt 1.8 Since the beginning of the construction of the Bay Bridge, each workman from cable spinner to engineer, has had a definite, impor- tant role in this drama of progress. It took a variety of artisans to complete the structure and each one was skilled in his own field. So has it been this past year at Richmond High. Each activity in the school from the smallest organization to the largest has done its part in building the school’s prestige. PAGE NINETEEN COMMISSTONERS Standing: N. Silvas, B. Ellis, J. Garvey, R. Leist, J. O’Donohoe, E. Johansen, and B. Hartwig. Seated: R. Moitoza, A. Tarr, D. Paasch, and H. Crocker. NDER THE leadership of President Russell Leist the Student Body Board of Commissioners has had one of its most successful terms. They sold 1075 student body cards; they sponsored an increased number of rallies, a Hallow- e’en dance, and two excellent programs. Each commissioner is elected by the student body to fill a special duty: Annabelle Tarr, secretary; John O’Donohue, vice-president; Bill Ellis, head yell leader; John Garvey, prosecuting attorney; Bob Hartwig, law and order; Ed Johansen, boys’ athletics; Ruth Moitoza, social affairs; Dorothy Paasch, girls’ athletics; Norbert Silvas, student judge; Hazel Crocker, auditor. Miss Hannah Drewry has served as faculty adviser for the commissioners. D. Coudyser, D. Garrard, M. Corr Program Committee [HE STUDENT program committee composed of Marie Corr, Doris Coudyser, and Don Garrard assisted Mrs. Helen Hoefer, faculty chairman, to present a variety of programs to the students in the fall semester. The programs were both educational and enjoyable and included: Edgar C. Paine, Alaskan speaker; Major Clarence P. Talbot, aviation commander; Jack Rank, dramatist; and various motion pictures of modern industry. PAGE TWENTY WINGED SHIELD Winged Shield Officers: N. Silvas, E. Pontious, B. Crane Stagecraft: M. Shubat, B. Ellis, N. Silvas (THE WINGED SHIELD, which is composed of all boys who win letters in any school activity and the presidents of the different organizations, undertook this semester the greatest task since its organization—curbing smoking on the campus. It succeeded very well in this enterprize. The rally committees, which are composed of Winged Shield members, are to be commended for the splendid work they have done this semester, in keeping order in the Union and at the football games. The officers for the club are president, Ed Pontious; vice-president, Bob Crane; secretary, Norbert Silvas. RALLY COMMITTEE MEMBERS Stagecraft Class (THE STAGECRAFT class, though the smallest in school, is one of the most active. For each program, the members of this class design, make, and place the scenery, arrange curtains, adjust the lights, and clean up after the performance. Stagecraft members are Mrs. Bernice James, director; Bill Ellis, Norbert Silvas, and Margaret Shubat. PAGE, DW ENP LY 10 NE HONOR SOCIETY es Uprer Picrure—Top row: B. Noyes. V. Johnson, B. Brooks, J. Johansen, L. Merriman, B. Louck, W. Brown. Middle row: M. Reeb, M. Shelton, H. Sharpe, S. Hornberg, P. McNeil, D. Howell, H. Crocker. Bottom row: M. Morse, M. Dietrich, E. L. Jones, A. Drummey, A. Tarr, N. Jardine, V. Smith, B. Archibald. Lower PicturE—Top row:C. Hunt, D. Younglove, C. Hanson, R. Himes, C. Vasquez, C. Peterson, T. Curtain, W. Markus, R. Hartwig, B. Clinger. Middle row: D. Miyamoto, L. Bush, J. Johnson; M. Bryant, E. Wingrove, E. Dumond, L. McKenna, V. Maddox, H. Dawson, L. Wilson, B. Delaney, A.Egli.Bottom row: L. Anderson, S. Michel, G. Whitaker, H. Penning, B. Schimpff, L. Odisio, K. Bennet, M. Walder, M. Dunster, R. Baptie. Wits SEVENTY-ONE members the first quarter, and fifty-nine the second, the Honor Society has just completed one of the most successful terms it has ever had. Aside from their scholastic activities, the members enjoyed an ice- skating party in Oakland as the social event of the fall semester. Bob Crane was president for the first quarter, and Glen Whalen held the chair during the second quarter. Working with Bob were John Hayes, vice- president, and Anita Drummey, secretary. In the second quarter, Carol Hunt was vice-president and Nida Jardine, secretary. Those now holding the platinum pins, showing that they have earned their membership for six quarters are Doris Adams, Betty Archibald, Ruth Bastin, Edith Dumond, Shirley Hornberg, Jane Johnson, Esther Lynn Jones, Shirley Michel, Marian Reeb, Glen Whalen, and Vern Willey. PAGE TWENTY-TWO STUDENT LEAGUES H. McDowell, E. Johansen, B. Crane H. Hoefer, B. Archibald, D. Coudyser THE Boys’ LEAGUE started off an active term with the election of Ed Johansen, low senior, as president of the newly formed organization for all R. U. H.S. boys. Elected to serve with him were Bob Crane, and Harvey McDowell as vice- president and secretary, respectively. At the second meeting, the new constitution drawn up by Frank Hoeffer, John Hayes, and Don Garrard was ratified by unanimous decision. Well known speakers were presented at several of the meetings, among whom were Jack Stoddard, El Cerrito city clerk; Superintendent Helms of the Richmond Schools; Irving Uteritz, backfield coach at U. C.; and Jack Carr, December 731. Girls’ League ([HE Giris’ LEAGUE was formed ten years ago to serve the school and the community. This is an organization of which every high school girl auto- matically becomes a member. The officers for this term were: Doris Coudyser, president; Betty Archibald, vice-president; and Helen Hoefer, secretary. At the first meeting held September 23, Mrs. Emily Axtell spoke to the girls on “Japan:and Its Customs,” and Annabelle Tarr discussed “Manners and the Consideration of Others.” The second meeting held December 16, centered around a talk “Things that Make Life Worth While”, given by Mrs. Louis Alexander. Marguerite Dietrich entertained with a piano solo. Miss M. Elizabeth Kinnear, Dean of Girls, advises the organization. Girl Reserves URING THIS semester, the Girl Reserves have fulfilled their aim to promote good fellowship among the girls of R. U. H. S. Each member has done her part in this great movement that was established by the Y. W. C. A. in 1920. Betty Dornan has served the organization as president, ably assisted by the following corps of officers: vice-president, Jeanne McBurney; secretary, Verna Johnson; treasurer, Helen Godman; service chairman, Jean Hudson; pro- gram chairman, Lucille Martin; social chairman, Arline Coe. Activities of the semester consisted of the traditional Sophomore Party; a candlelight recognition service, at which twenty-five new members were for- mally initiated; an informal initiation held on November 20; the distribution of Christmas baskets on December 23, in charge of Jean Hudson; and the Senior Banquet on January 7, planned by Velda Maddox. PAGE TWENTY-THREE R.U. H.S. BAND ; : 1 a 4.1 @ ff. Top row: R. Sargent, N. Yepson, S. Griffin, W. Wilson, B. Lods, N. Wees, O. Franson. Middle row: G. Brandon, B. Bonetta, E. McCullough, D. Anderson, R. Martin, T. Bonetta, L. Ruffatto, D. Vallerga, B. Crisler, Mr. Morris. Seated: E. Terry, J. Dewsnip, W. Egan, M. Bryant, R. Garcia, R. Widner, P. Ruffatto, W. Ellersick, J. Temby, P. Dascher. HIS YEAR’s band, although small in comparison with the personnel of the band in previous years, has enthusiastically responded at rallies and at football games held here and in other cities. For the Alhambra game, school spirit induced the members to provide their own transportation to the contest. At later games transportation for the band was furnished by the Student Association. Mr. George Morris, the conductor, will soon enter upon his seventeenth year as instrumental music director in Richmond. Before coming to Richmond, Mr. Morris studied conducting in Chicago and Europe, and specialized in the clarinet, oboe, and French horn. GIRL RESERVE OFFICERS: FORUM OFFICERS: B. Dornan, V. Johnson, A. Coe, J. Hudson, H. Godman J. Garvey, D. Crawford, P. Sampson The Forum Club (THE Forum Cus was reorganized this term. During the semester two debates were given. The first was “Proposition Twenty-two, on Chain Store Tax”; the second, “Government Ownership of Public Utilities.” The group also dis- cussed the Social Security Act, school activities and problems. The present officers of the Forum are John Garvey, president; Preston Sampson, vice-president; Dorothy Crawford, secretary-treasurer. PACE TWENTY-FOUR ORCHESTRA Lr Top row: J. Temby, P. Ruffatto, D. Kelliher, M. Bryant, W. Egan, D. Jewett, S. Griffin, N. Yepson. Middle row: Mr. Morris, J. Hawkins, B. Crisler, O. Kitchen, G. Butler, C. Garcia, J. Hansen. Third row: A. Clark, R. Bastin, E. Baldwin, G. Atwood, B. Lods, G. Messinger, D. Younglove, E. Rodriques, M. Thompson. HE ORCHESTRA made its first appearance this term at an Honor Society Awards program and followed up its good start by playing at the Armistice Day program. They will play for the last time at the graduation exercises. Mr. Morris, conductor, praised this semester’s orchestra highly. Of the twenty-four members, only three will be lost by graduation. Os Ee Gauis LIBRARY GIRLS—Standing: M. Walker, E. Casazza, H. Godman, J. Pasquini, Y. Katayanagi, D. Thomas J. Johnson, E. Lease, C. Fawcett. Seated: Z. J. Mark, M. T. Shelton, E. Johnson, I. Curtis, R. Woodward. Ladies of the Lamp HE L. O. L. Cus is an organization made up entirely of girls who take or have taken Physiology. Their chief aim is to increase their knowledge of home nursing, application of first-aid, and health problems. This term has been an active one for the L. O. L. members. They met Septem- ber 3, planned the semester’s program of social events, and decided to study Home Nursing in a series of meetings. On December 17 they held their tradi- tional Christmas Party, and prepared food baskets for the needy. Thirty-five girls joined this semester. Officers were Juliet Pasquini, presi- dent; Yoshiko Katayanagi, vice-president; Helen Godman, secretary; Dorothy Thomas, treasurer. PAGE TWENTY-FIVE JSOURNALISM™M Top row: T. Cortese, S. Cecchi, R. Bowles, D. Clingenpeel, R. Pasquini, S. Rusich, D. Gar- rard. Middle row: G. Kollar, A. Blase, A. Kollar, H. Mihlheim, J. Earle, H. Bleuel, S. Weeks. Bottom row: M. Teese, E. Tackley, D. Campbell, E. Lease, N. Jardine, C. Craig. Top row: B. Blair, W. Samp- son, E. Andre, A. Dias, C. Sa- lido, B. Ellis, B. Ziemer. Lower row: L. Martin, H. Sharpe, E. Floyd, C. Hunt, R. Moitoza, IM: Cor I. Garr: ITH AN unusual number of club reporters making up the larger part of the staff, the journalism classes have issued 16 editions of the Hi-Nus this semester. Miss Frances Bradley, new journalism instructor, made several improve- ments on the paper. A new headline style was followed, and various new types of makeup were introduced. The publication date was changed to Friday in order to lessen the pressure on the print shop and journalism classes. Carol Hunt proved a competent editor, guiding the work of her staff of reporters. Catherine Craig worked efficiently as business manager. On October 31 representatives of the Shield and Hi-Nus staffs attended the Central California Scholastic Press Association Convention at Stanford Uni- versity. They submitted the Hi-Nus and Shield for criticism. With this issue of the Shield, the journalism class of 2-12’s leaves Room 72 to the “cubs” fe eling their work well done. Library Girls KiAc PERIOD of the day a “library girl” is in the library ready to help students find material and books, and to check student attendance. Besides the regular monthly business meetings, the girls enjoyed a theater party, a dinner, and a banquet for the graduating members. Library girls for the term were Jane Johnson, president; Elsie Johnsen, vice- president; Mildred Walker, secretary; Ermenia Casazza, social chairman. Other members were Ines Curtis, Charlotte Fawcett, Edith Lease, Zella Jane Mark, Mary Tom Shelton, and Rae Woodward. Pea Grn. TW ENT -Y = 'S. 1 xX SiO Se es The Bay Bridge, with its steel towers reaching skyward, represents a bulwark of strength. It was built by men active in mind and body. Participation in sports builds a strong body and an alert mind. Like the sturdy foundations of the Bay Bridge, active sports give one the physical foundation for the stress and strains of life. PAGE) ToWeE Ney - Seavey “usTey AN ‘seSIBA ‘f ‘onsueiy “F{ ‘zapueusey P4qY “A Youoy pue “YorAol[ ty “20youod, OQ “f “IU “H “) ‘ta0dg “yi ‘yeAo4) ‘] ‘ours g “Wor)s ‘er “Daeogy = creda) -ct pes “) ‘uosolry “Y “YS “Ny ‘rasuIpleg ‘roulfed “) ‘stma] “q] “UIOF] “Gy ‘astTBOg 310g ] ‘uasuenstayy ‘q ‘eledeuog se ney beet M ‘loumny, “q ‘Ae[Uy “J ‘aseoy, “S ‘Ieyeg ‘q ‘Aayyurpy q ‘yotuleg ‘f ‘toonpueg T ‘tesezzeyT “gq ‘leppeyoreg “Ay ‘ueU + ‘sorpen() “ff “Weaey “f ‘sddey ‘y “ney ‘g ‘aIqayoyT “Fy ‘turiserg ‘ry ‘syueqns ‘g ‘kadny ‘ff ‘sa4JQ f ‘Sepoooy “Ss ‘Turs ng “J ‘Apuey, “if ‘uesueyor “y ‘aIrelTg “g -AIS Bel “urTy’) | “BY MI] Al fi MOL SUTVS ‘Wo “AJOABUG alt “TOW B J T) +MOI pary -bIG acl “SUIBITIT AY ay YoBor) ;MOL puovassg “UOSUd ]] ‘O “YYW ‘H “OISTIPO = i MOL doy, ‘ n — COACHES —— F. Ribbel A. Williams P. Hempler | VARSITY GRID SEASON Or NOVEMBER 13 the Richmond High football squad ended its 1936 season in second place in the A. C. A. L. Out of eight games played, two were lost— one practice contest to Tamalpais and a league game to Piedmont, A.C.A.L. : victors. The Oiler team was coached by Frank Ribbel and Arleigh Williams who gathered together the remains of last year’s undefeated team and filled the empty berths with newcomers and former Jayvee players. Training was begun in the spring and after the summer vacation every detail of football was worked out in practice. The effective passing combination of “Whalen to Borgstrom” ‘| was developed, putting the Oilers on the happy end of the score many times. Defeat Diablo High 20-0 The Oiler’s first practice game was with Diablo High on the Richmond turf. The Diablo invasion was a complete failure as Richmond won 20-0. By this time the local rooters began to believe the Oilers might again go undefeated and a large crowd turned out to see San Rafael get dumped 12-0. Lose to Tamalpais Still unscored upon in ten games, the Oiler football machine crossed the bay to Tamalpais and scored a quick touchdown. Things looked easy until the second quarter when Bill Peters ran the Oilers ragged. Richmond lost 13-6. Whip Alhambra Panthers The last practice game was with Alhambra at Martinez. Still smarting from the last defeat, the boys vowed they would win. They settled down and played a fast, accurate game that was too much for the Panthers. After this game two © weeks were spent in hard practice in order to prepare the team for league competition. | Open League Against Piedmont As the first league game with Piedmont drew near, rumors said that Rich- mond would retain the championship. Piedmont was rated second in strength to | Richmond because of their poor showing against Diablo. However, when the day of the big game rolled around, Richmond was not at full strength, due to | previous injuries. In the first play Glen Whalen was injured, and the Oiler | PAGE TWENTY-NINE pe D. Christiansen, G. Whalen, K. Speer, J. Vargas J. Tandy, B. Blair, E. Johansen, L. Bonaparte, D. Lazzeretti, W. Batchelder, L. Borgstrom machine was torn apart by the shifty Scots. Led by the lightning sprints of Francisco, Piedmont handed the Oilers a 32-0 beating. After this terrific loss the boys stayed at home and met the attack of the Alameda Hornets. Still hampered by injuries they were able to eke out a 13-12 victory. After this poor exhibition the dopesters said Berkeley would trim the Oilers. Oilers 27, Berkeley 0 Richmond entered the Berkeley game as the underdogs because Piedmont only beat them 14-0. The Oilers were hot on that day and won 27-0. In the first two minutes of play Borgstrom intercepted a pass and ran 895 yards to score. Whalen’s return to the team restored their spirits, and their alertness brought two other scores on Berkeley fumbles. The last score was made on a power drive through the mangled Berkeley line. Plow Farmers Under 26-6 By this time the Oiler machine was working perfectly. Hayward was their last game and they had their eye on second place in the league. Richmond quickly scored on Hayward, and Hayward scored in turn while the Oilers were asleep. From then on the Richmond offense moved fast and won 26-6. Varsity Awards The varsity members who received their letters were William Baker, Walter Batch- elder, Leroy Borgstrom, Don Christiansen, Owen Henson, Dante Lazzeretti, John Meyers, George Millovich, John Odisio, and Lester Putnam. Stars went to Bill Blair, Louis Bonaparte, Robert Crane, Edward Johansen, Jack Tandy, Joe Vargas, and Glen Whalen. Following are the A. C. A. L. standings: Won Lost Pct. Piedmont ....... 4, 0 1.000 Richmond ...... a 1 6130 Berkeley -....... 2 2 000 Vaisiey Captain Alameda ......... 1 3 .250 GLEN WHALEN Hayward saeast ees 0) 4, .000 PAGE THIRTY JUNIOR VARSITY SEASON (THE Junior Varsity football team had a fairly successful season this year winning five of their seven games with their goal line uncrossed. The Oiler lightweights scored 65 points during the season as compared to their oppon- ents’ 51. The Jayvees started their season with a bang and won their first five games. Graduation of some first string men to the somewhat crippled varsity, caused the Oilers to slow up a bit, and they lost to strong Berkeley and Alameda teams. Defeat John Swett In their first game the Jayvees downed John Swett of Crockett by a score of 13 to 0. The first touchdown was made in the second quarter when Rogocci, Oiler end, blocked a Crockett kick o n the 4 yard line and recovered it in the end zone. After a series of passes and long runs the Jayvees scored another touchdown and then converted. Good Showing Against Hornets Playing a greatly improved game, the Jayvees took the Hornets of Alameda into camp to the tune of 8 to 0. A blocked kick by Rogocci rolled past the end zone giving two points to the Oilers and starting the scoring. Later a series of gains through the line and around the end took the ball from the 41 yard line to pay dirt with Quadros registering the touchdown. Clever blocking and good tac- kling by the Jayvees played an important part in the victory. Blocked Kick Brings Score In the game with Pittsburg, Rogocci blocked another kick which resulted in the lone touchdown of the game. The kick was blocked on the 12 yard line and Rogocci carried it from there into the end zone. As the attempted conversion was wide, the score stood 6 to 0 and remained that way to the final whistle. The Oiler defense along with the Pitts- Jayvee Captain burg offense featured the play of the game. Don Lewis C. Biagini, B. Banducci, D. Scalise, M. Inlay, H. Transue, D. Lewis, J. O’Donohoe PACE THIRTY? ONE IN THIS action picture we have a glimpse of Glen Whalen ready to make one of his well known bullet passes in the Berkeley game. THIS SECOND photo shows “Porky” Borg- strom, Richmond’s sticky fingered end, re- ceiving a pass during the Alameda game from Whalen, Oiler quarterback. THE LOWER movie shot shows Kenny Speer, sparkling Oiler right half, making a hurried conversion for an extra point. This incident took place in the Alameda game. Jayvees 6, Red Devils 0 In another 6 to 0 game, the Jayvees defeated the Red Devil lightweights at Concord. The punting of Goyak and the brilliant running of Chin were noteworthy in this game although the score came on a pass from Goyak to O’ Donohoe. Win 20-0 From Alhambra The B’s ran up their largest score, 20 to 0, against Alhambra. In this game almost the entire squad saw action. Mewha and Chin reeled off one long gain after another which kept the Oilers deep in Panther territory throughout the entire game. Touchdowns were made by Inlay, Chin, and Rogocci. Chin and Lewis converted. Trounced by Yellowjackets The B’s met their first defeat at Berkeley when the Yellowjackets handed the Oilers a 31 to 6 trouncing. The Oilers scored first an a pass, Erickson to Biagini, but from then on they could do nothing against the strong Berkeley eleven’s passing attack. Lose to Alameda Goofs In their last game of the season the B’s were beaten 20 to 6 by the Alameda Goofs. The Richmond score was made by Jim Ripley in the second quarter but the blocking of the Oiler lightweights was poor throughout the game both in the line and the backfield. The longest run of the day was made on an inter- cepted pass by Skippy, Alameda quarterback, who galloped 95 yards to the double stripe. PAGE: THIRTY-TWO INTRAMURAL BASKETBALL CORDS, ‘A’ CHAMPS Standing: M. Young, R. Bowles, B. Ziemer, M. Carlile. Seated: W. Bates, A. Tetzschner, D. Clingen- peel. APES, ‘B’ CHAMPS Standing: A. Texeiria, C. Vasquez, W. Pedrazzini. Seated: C. Brady, H. Hunn, L. Diaz. CHICKENS, ‘C’ CHAMPS Standing: F. Addiego, H. Martin, H. Mihlheim, C. Rose. Seated: E. Blase, C. Chitwood, F. DeCour- ten. Jayvee Awards Boys who received stars for playing their second year on the Junior Varsity were Don Lewis, John O’Donohoe, and Emilio Biagini. The Junior Varsity boys who received block R’s for playing their first year of B football were: Charles Baldinger, Bruno Banducci, Richard Chin, Jerry Calvert, Rodney Erickson, Ivan Goyak, Edward Horn, Manley Inlay, Steve Kocolas, Henry Miner, Johnny Mewha, Jack Rogocci, Neville Smith, Dominic Scalise, Hubert Transue, and Eugene Turner. PACE THIRT ¥=THREE BASKETBALL GAMES + THE close of the football season Coach Williams organized an Oiler bas- ketball team and began practice for the 1937 A. C. A. L. games. At the begin- ning of the season the team stood on weak legs due to the return of only two veteran players, Bob Crane and Al Tetzschner, a former star. Both boys are smooth, dependable players and are the mainstay of the team. The rest of the squad is becoming polished players, developing the ability to keep out of trouble and do a little sharp shooting now and then. Until the beginning of the year the varsity had a good record of five wins and two losses, both by close scores. Al Tetzschner led the scoring with a total of 66 points. The usual varsity starting line-up was Welch and Tetzschner, forwards; Crane and Batchelder, guards; Moore or Lawrence, center. The first game was December 1, at San Rafael, and Richmond won 27-24. They lost the next game to McClymonds 22-19. In a lopsided game Diablo bit the dust 31-18. The Emeryville gang beat the Oilers 25-22 in a fast game. By this time Coach Williams had set the Oilers on their feet and Pittsburg bowed to Richmond 35-20. John Swett from Crockett took it on the chin 25-20, and Albany was whipped 47-18, the last game before the Christmas vacation. The varsity players are: Batchelder, Bleuel, Crane, Cakos, Goyak, Hayes, Kennedy, H. Martin, Lawrence, McLaughlin, Moore, O’Donohoe, Putnam, N. Smith, Spe er, Suy, Tetzschner, Vasquez, Welch, and Zimmerman. Jayvee Practice Season ne Juntor Varsity basketball squad had a very successful practice season this fall and are now ready for the League opening. This year’s team is a fast passing outfit that has a zood chance of copping the League championship. William Bates, Jayvee center, led the B’s in scoring with a total of 62 points in the December practice games. In the first game of the season the inexperienced B’s, composed mostly of sophomores, dropped a 25 to 25 decision to the Bulldogs of San Rafael. They came back and defeated the strong McClymonds team by a score of 15 to 14 in a hard fought game. The rest of the games were breathers. Concord’s Red Devils were trounced 25 to 15 as Bill Bates dropped the ball through the hoop for 14 points, and Emeryville was set back 33 to 3 in a game in which almost the entire squad saw action. The next victim of the Oiler lightweight onslaught was Pittsbure’s B’s who were handed a 33 to 19 lacing at Pittsburg. Again Bates stole high point honors, this time with 12 digits. In the following two games the B’s shellacked the weak Crockett and Albany fives by scores of 40 to 6 and 46 to 7 the Oilers much competition, and most of the squad saw action. , respectively. Neither of these teams gave The Jayvee players are: Bates, Bignall, Bowles, Carlile, Clingenpeel, Diaz, Erickson, Flores, Fukashima, Harcourt, Hunn, Kendrick, Madison, Myers, Patrette, L. Ruffatto, P. Ruffatto, Swenson, Teese, Williams. Poh? HbR, ab Oru lk SENIOR MANAGERS Top row: W. Sampson, E. Crist, R. Brunjes, G. Mar- shall, R. Ziemer. Second row: G. Monyik, D. Harcourt, A. Blase, A. Williams, D. Shack- elford. JUNIOR MANAGERS Top row: T. Whitesides, C. Chitwood, C. Stevens, B. Stolker, H. Mihlheim, C. Holloway, E. Rowe. Second row: R. Martin, F. Addiego, E. Blase, R. Kerbavez, R. Korb, M. Rito. SOPHOMORE MGRS. Top row: E. Garvey, K. Alex- ander, A. Brasesco, H. Mar- tin, E. Spaulding, J. Horton, R. Sargent, F. Reichert. Sec- ond row: M. Rose, A. Berg, D. Green, J. Peterson, B. Brown, C. Gillham, C. Rose, F. De Courten, C. Baker. Student Athletic Managers NE OF the most active groups connected with the sports department is the athletic managers who take care of the gymnasium, issue towels and equip- ment, and clean up the dressing rooms. Before games they make all prepara- tions so that the game will start on time and continue without interruption. The high senior managers head the staff and see that the lower classmen do the actual work as ordered by the coaches. The fall managerial staff con- sisted of three high senior managers, seven low seniors, fourteen juniors, and seven high sophomores. Seventeen low sophomores were on trial. The three high seniors, Richard Brunjes, Edward Crist, and Woodrow Samp- son were awarded block R’s for three years of faithful work. STUDENT BODY YELL LEADERS B. McNeil B. Ellis, head E. Quinn PAGE, THOR TY = EB 1 Vd G. A: A. OFFICERS B. Moorhead, ee Front row: Garside, J. E. Pfeil. Katayanagi, ‘ Hudson. A. ORGANIZATION -Back row: S. Freggiari, B. Dorman, G. A. A. YELL LEADERS S. Michel, D. Paasch, A. B. E. Pfeil, D. Newman HE Cirt’s ATHLETIC Association completed a very successful term under the leadership of Dorothy Paasch, president, Shirley Michel, secretary, Miss Clara McLaurin and Miss Alice Bagley, directors. They were assisted by the following managers: Elizabeth Pfeil 2-12; Betty Dornan 1-12; Yoshika Kato- yanagi 2-11; Jean Hudson 1-11; Beatrice Moorhead 2-10; and Anna Beth Garside 1-10. Elizabeth Pfeil Bd Dorothy Newman were elected yell leaders for the term. These are new offices. The University High G. A. A. invited the Richmond G. A. A. to attend the Federation Playday held October 17. A Junior and Senior team from Richmond entered the Northern California Field Hockey Association playday at Mills College, October 24. Richmond girls were hostesses at the County Playday held here November 7. They conducted a full program of sports competition: Volleyball, baseball, basketball, hockey, and archery. On December 2, awards were given to the girls who earned their points. Elizabeth Pfeil and Dorothy Paasch received the highest award, the gold pin. Winged R’s were given to Pauline Pucci, Esther Lynn Jones, Hazel Crocker, Audrey Dunster and Rose Muzzi. Circle R’s were earned by Anna Poage, Betty Dornan, Lorraine Merriman, Carolyn Knight, Yoshika Katayanagi, and Betty Louck. The group honored alumni and graduating girls at a tea, January 6, held in the Union. Dorothy Newman was the only girl eligible to receive an award, her circle R. Preceding the tea the high Seniors challenged the alumni in a hockey game, and the low Seniors challenged them to a volleyball game. The alumni defeated both teams. The last interclass sport for the term was volleyball, won by the 1-12’s in two straight games. The managers for volleyball quarter were: Elizabeth Pfeil 2-12; Evelyn Wingrove 1-12; Lorraine Merriman 2-11; Anne Freitas 1-11; Vivian Muller 2-10; Anna Beth Garside and Betty Madden 1-10. PAIGE “Too: DRE Y= St x HOCKEY AND BASEBALL I-11 Girls @ Champions 2-12 Team s Victors First Picture—Standing: G. McCormick, N. Rodgers, E. Gray, J. Hudson, H. Hoefer, D. Bertheaud. Seated: J. Sonada, B. Nystrom, M. Radke, B. Noyes, H. Godman, T. Rogers. Second Picture—Standing: M. Shubat, M. Reeb, E. Pfeil, D. Paasch, S. Michel, D. Newman. Seated: M. Morse, H. Oishi, L. Cram, M. Bush, R. Bastin. FTER FIVE hard fought games the 2-12’s emerged victorious in the hockey finals. This is the first time the 2-12’s have won their numerals, although they have been in the finals several times. Those who played in the forward line were Margaret Shubat, Dorothy Newman, Hannah Oishi, Marian Morse, Mae Bush and Ruth Bastin. The halfbacks were Dorothy Paasch, Elizabeth Pfeil, and Blanche Noyes, a 1-11 substitute. Marian Reeb and Shirley Michel were fullbacks; Louise Cram, goal guard. Jean Hudson and Glendine McCor- mick also served as substitutes. At the end of the hockey season a banquet honored the 2-12’s. The baseball finals were won last term by the present 1-11’s after several exciting games. Those on the team were Helen Godman, Jean Hudson, Barbara Nystrom, Blanche Noyes, Glendine McCormick, Eleanor Gray, Doris Ber- theaud, Marjorie Radke, Norma Rogers, Thalma Rogers, and Anne Fraitas. PAGE THIRTY-SEVEN SCHOOL CALENDAR August 24—Ho-hum! School again with 1318 stu- dents enrolled and five new teachers to try out this term. August 26—Newly organized Boys’ League holds first meeting. Ed Johansen elected president. September 2—Honor Society greets 51 new mem- bers. Three platinum pins awarded. September 3—Ed Defoe elected president of the Senior Class. September 11—Football season opens with a win for Alma-Mater of 20-0 over Mt. Diablo. September 18—Beat San Rafael 18-0! First Student Body meeting. September 23—First Girls’ League meeting. Mrs. Axtell talks on Orient. September 25—-We can take it! Tamalpais 12, Oilers 6. September 26—Mr. Edgar C. Raine carries us off into the wilds of Alaska via an illustrated talk. September 28—The “babes on the shelf” (sopho- mores to you) learn the school yells and songs at “soph” rally. October 2—We snow Alhambra under with a score of 25-0. October 7—General Motors presents talking film, “Master Hands”. October 8—R. U. H. S. is changed into “Rhythm College” at our first student body program. Oh, those girls! October 16—We take it on the chin from Piedmont Highlanders 32-0. Whalen injured. October 19—Shield sales start! Seniors practice high pressure salesmanship. October 20—Carol Hunt to edit the Shield. October 22—New yells and a new song introduced at rally. October 23—Our victory again! Defeated Alameda 13-12. October 28—Golden Gate Bridge pictures shown by Mr. Ames. October 29—Student Body Hallowe’en Dance in Girls’ Gym. October 30—Yellow Jackets get stung! Berkeley 0 —Richmond 27. October 31—R. U. H. S. sends representatives to Press Convention at Stanford. November 3—The “sophies” hold darn good party. November 5—Mighty seniors even mightier at Sen- ior Day Olymerick Games! PAGE “ET HRIRTY =b LG HT November 7—G. A. A. playday! Our girls romp with neighbors and eat ice cream. November 9—Richmond’s “smart set” receive plat- inum pins and honor awards. November 10—We learn about aviation from Major Clarence P. Talbot of Hamilton Field Air Corps. November 13—Friday 13 doesn’t bother us! We en- joy our pep rally and movies of past games. Farmers get plowed under! Richmond 26, Hayward 6. November 14—P.-T. A. honors our athletes with a dance. Pe ovember 17—Art Appreciation and French class- es go high-brow on us. They attend San Fran- cisco operas. November 19—Shield Snap Day! Free Shield of- fered to the one bringing the most usable pic- ture for the Shield. November 20—Seniors celebrate with Senior Party! November 30—Back to the daily grind full of tur- key, but happy! December 1—Varsity opens basketball season by defeating San Rafael 27-24. December 2—Varsity, J. V. and G. A. A. awards given. December 4—Magic is the word! We are mystified by Jack Rank’s lightning-quick changes. December 6—Three Oilers play in East-West game at Kezar. December 10—Student body play “The Travellers” proves a riot—of screams. December 11—Senior girls hockey team wins let- ters. December 15—Juniors honor graduating senior girls at tea. December 17—Seniors feast at banquet. December 18—Christmas vacation! Santa takes a beatin’. January 4—Student Association candidates give speeches. January 15—Shield issued! Bay Bridge graces its covers and division pages. January 20—Commencement! The end of twelve long years (or more) for seniors. Senior Ball —more fun! January 22—Another term finished. And now for a nice long vacation of 2 days. LITERATURE When one sees the beautiful picture which the structure of the Bay Bridge makes in the twilight, he forgets all of his petty cares and troubles to marvel at this splendid work which human hands and minds have built. So it is with literature. Poets, novelists, essayists, and short story writers have created masterpieces from which a person may derive beauty, joy, entertainment and inspi- ration. There is power and light in the written word. PAGE a. Roy NN PAGE CHRISTMAS GIFTS To the male receivers of Christmas gifts, there are only two kinds: those you like and those you don’t like. The first kind may be eliminated immediately as this type is never received. From a man’s viewpoint, Christmas gifts have many surprising possibilities. There are three types of which he may have the good fortune to acquire pos- session. The first is always coniained in a long, narrow, flat box or package. It is the “Christmas gift giver’s” old standby, the necktie. When the final count is taken after the presents are given out, this little token of holiday spirit pre- dominates. It may be a green tie with red stripes, from Aunt Elizabeth; an orange one with purple polkadots, from Cousin Annabelle; or just a plain yellow one from sister Sue; but nevertheless it is a tie of a color which no man in full possession of al! his faculties would dare wear outside of his own home. The second object which is often bestowed upon the helpless male eift receiver is a pair of socks. However, in this respect he has some consolation. No matter what the size, shape, or color of the socks, he has the privilege of wearing pants, which are able to cover up these results of relatives’ last minute shopping tours. The third and final type is the one which the husband usually receives from his wife. This one is known as the “wife-benefitting” gift. Such masculine objects as electric irons, toasters, waffle irons, dishes, or vacuum cleaners are likely tokens to be received on December twenty-fifth. Some day maybe the men will unite and strike together against this Christmas eift scourge, but until that day dawns, they will continue to receive long, flat boxes, brightly-hued socks, and electric toasters. —Charles Peterson, 1-11. WAR -- A Sonnet When will we foolish men stop bloody wars? Are not our lives worth more than petty gains? When bugles sound, men march in even lanes, Viewed by the cheering thousands, who with roars Urge on these men in whom the passion soars, To give their lives, unmindful of the pains Which they will suffer, and the blood which stains Our flag bright red, when soldiers’ blood outpours. We have our wars, because we do not look With patie -e and unselfish view on life. We need pirit which would make us feel The warmth of brotherhood that would not brook The din of battle nor the noise of strife— A love for fellow man more true and real. —Ruth Bastin, 2-12. FO Rete . BETSY Undoubtedly nearly every family has some cross which it must bear because of the obstinacy of one of its members. Ours was old Betsy, lovingly christened by my Dad, whose pet she was. Incidentally, it is with much pleasure that we refer to her in the past tense, for she has now gone to that place where old Fords usually meet their fate. When she was new, we bore Betsy no malice, but were in accordance with the rest of the family in their admiration of her shiny black beauty. She was a 1926 Model T Ford and we felt quite as much pride in her at the time of her purchase as do the owners of the modern Ford V-8’s. We were quite content to bounce about on the back seat like a lone peanut in a paper bag; but as the years wore on our satisfaction began to wane. At about the same time, Betsy took to having her moods. The only one who seemed to love Betsy and understand her bursts of tem- perament was my Dad. Like an anxious mother, he petted her and babied her and nursed her through her spells. He never varied his routine in regard to her, though we often wished that he would pay as much attention to her external needs as he did her internal troubles. She even began to be looked upon by our neighbors as a family heirloom with which we were reluctant to part. The reluctancy was felt only by Dad. We can still hear the humiliating sigeles of our school-friends as we jounced haughtily by in old Betsy. Well do I remember a certain Sunday in the summer of Betsy’s seventh year, the day of the annual picnic given by my father’s firm. Early in the morning we arose, dressed, breakfasted and piled all the supplies and ourself into the back seat, and were ready to go. Dad stepped on the starter—-nothing hap- pened. He stepped again—still nothing. Cheerfully he climbed out, and after admonishing us to be sure and push that gadget and pull this one when he gave the signal, he gave the crank a mighty turn. Old Betsy sighed, gave an apologetic cough, and subsided. By this time we had attracted quite a little gathering of neighborhood children who were on their way to Sunday school. One young man remarked, “Just like a mule, ain’t she? You have to twist her tail to get her to go.” Nobly ignoring them, Dad gave another Herculean twist—and Betsy came to life with a roar that awakened peaceful Pinole and all outlying districts. Having now adequately informed everyone that we were leaving, Betsy rattled her way down Pinole’s one main street at the terrific speed of ten miles an hour, scattering nuts, bolts, and whatnot behind her. That same day, much to the heart-felt grief of my father (and our secret satisfaction) old Betsy, taking her cue from the famous “One-Hoss Shay”, finally gave up the ghost and became just another heap of junk. Traced in the dust of her once shining windshield may be found this loving remembrance: “Beneath this battered tin there lies A heart of purest iron.” —Dorothy Carruthers, 1-12. PAGH FORT Y= O NE CANDLES My thoughts are like candles that stand in a row, Lifeless and dull, without any glow. Then suddenly comes a vision so clear, Of you, and of home, and the ones so dear , Where lie my hopes, my joys, my dreams. Then thoughts, lighted candles, burn and gleam. —Fay Glover, 1-11. His ROOM Hey Ma, she’s into my marbles, —my best ones too; She’s lost my new agate, the white one and blue. I’ve just had enough, she’s gotta stay out! No Sister’s gonna get around ME with a pout. Butch, down the street’s got a room of his own. No Sister bothers him with a cry and a moan, “T wanna see! Gimme this; gimme that.” He’d sock ’er. Why say that guy’d leave ’er flat! No, I ain’t touched her. Your darling’s still sound; Tho’ with all of that hollerin’ she’d oughta be crowned. Seems a guy could expect with a room of his own, Some sort of privacy when he’s around home. But no, she’s gotta watch, gotta be there and spy! As for being alone, a guy would as leave die As to be with a Sister who makes fool cracks About, “I’m gonna tell Ma,” an’ “You're fulla green tacks!” You heard what Ma said! You’ve gotta go “way. There’s certainly another place where you can play, , Without intruding ’on a guy’s peace of min’, Or wrecking his playthings an’ thinking it’s fine. I’m making some salt, if you just hafta know, But that’s no excuse for your hanging ’round so. We-ell if you'll just hold this tube ’til I fix up the stuff— | Aw, please be a pal, all the rest was just bluff. —Eugenia Floyd, 2-12. PeAL CE ORL y= TWO i | BI M LU rR The bright sun shining on the water, the white seagulls against the blue sky, and the many colored boats navigating on the bay, offer a very cheerful and interesting picture to the motorists who go over the Bay Bridge. Our high school days also have their gayer moments. With the snapshots and classroom jokes in this section, we bring you the lighter side of school activities. PAGE FiOR TY = 7 Ree 1. On the march at Piedmont. 2. The tower of music. 3. Our name plate. 4. Ellis in his element. 5. Rhythm College, Rah! 6 . “Coach Vassil” in action. PVASGHE:, FE OR TY =F OUR “A Bicycle Built for Two”? Playday marksmen. “Touch-me-not” Christiansen. Just a pile up. Dead-eye Tetzschner. Our girl gridders. S s Our Shining Lights I She’s short and plump and always pouts Resembles Simone Simone. She tries to sing soprano But instead out comes a groan. II His dominating presence Will quiet any mob. We all owe him a vote of thanks; He’s done a perfect job. Ill A lovely blonde, our bay bridge queen She’s small and rather sweet. She’s very close to a certain Jack; A Jack and Queen, how neat! IV This boy is Richmond’s football star He soon will enter Cal., His grand physique, his winning smile Have won o’er many a gal. Vv A grand old girl with silvery hair, And the voice of a prima donna, Always joking with the class Says “Sing boys, don’t you wanna?” VI He’s our newest president This carefree “Romeo”. He’s tall and handsome—quite a lad Ask the girls, they know. c Vil “St. Mary’s” is her nickname ' Her brother Bill plays there. Tho’ she was new a few months back She’s now known everywhere. VII He’s rather dark complected, His colleagues call him “Wop”. Without his Jewish dialect Our programs sure would flop. IX He led the yells successfully At every football game. Says, “Women are my weakness But [ll sing my way to fame.” KEY: 1. Peggy Sanderson. 2. Russell Leist. 3. Jean Johansen. 4. Glen Whalen. 3. Mrs. Robinson. 6. Don Garrard. 7. Maxie Wilkens. 8. Norbert Silvas. 9. Bill Ellis. —Stanley Rusich, 1-12; Howard Bleuel, 2-11. PAGE FORTY-FIVE Get in the swim, girls. An old Spanish custom. Fashions, freaks, and frumps. You name them. Ghandi, Jolson, and Astaire? ON ome i ie PAGE -FORTY-SPFX =I Our cleanup committee. Just a couple of errors. Senior Day specials. Boys will be girls! Sweet and lovely. Here’s How! Their eyes met. A breathless sigh . . . And Arline smiled as John walked by. He turned around, then back he came. “Hello, Arline—er . . . John’s my name.” That was the start of one romance. So listen, girls, you’ve got a chance. Read up on all the toothpaste ads, And you'll make a hit with all the lads. —Catherine Craig, 1-12. Streamlines There is a young man named Baker, His features are those of a Quaker. He’s our varsity center A great football mentor, | But would make a good Sultan of Fakir. A small smiling blonde—Nola Glass, Watches “Porky” receive a pass An excitable rooter, She coudn’t be cuter And has she got “it”? She has! Hats off to our comical Greek, To see him on stage is a treat. When Mike starts to talk Or even to walk The audience lets out a shriek. A live little soph is Maxine; She works hard and never is mean. If you want her to sing Or do anything She’ll reply, “O. K. sure! that’s keen! Jane Kemp is a sweet little girlie, With lovely red hair that is curly; But she’s never been known A temper to have shown, So if you’re interested, please come early. Nuts and Bolts During the eighth period Lit. class, Miss Webber was reading over a list of different types of plays. When she read the word “burlesque’’, students as they will, laughed lightly. It isn’t what you think,” Miss Webber said, “it’s a take off.” Laughter in- creased and so did the red in Miss Webber’s face. When asked why Galileo couldn’t teach the Copernican theory (that the sun revolves around earth), John Jones replied that it was treason to do so. Where does he get those ideas? “The War of 1870 was the World War,” Stated John Garvey. Bright boy, n’est pas? “What equipment did Joan of Arc use in her campaign?” a certain history teacher asked John Gray. “A ladder,” was the reply. Tsch! such dumbness! PAGE:FPORTY=-SEVEN AUTOGRAPHS a. ©% 5 } ES SOAS ERD LT, ques The Shield staff wishes to extend our appreciation to the students who designed and made the linoleum cuts for the division pages. Title Page - - - - - Wooprow SAMPSON Seniots = = «= =. « -« =. Beary Tats Activities - - . 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EvizaBeTH KINNEAR - - - - - - - Vice-Principal and Dean of Girls Davip COGRAY © = 9%) ss See) me ee we ee 8 Dean of Boys ART DEPARTMENT Mabelle Woodman COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT Phyllis Clark Nina Beauchamp Hazel Bird Selina Hardesty Hannah Drewry Ella Eachus Helen Johnson David C. Gray Grace Condon A. Marian Stockton HOME ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT Jennie Gardner Ruth Stewart LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT Blanche Connor Marie Alonzo Elizabeth Roberts Louise Marcollo Dorothy Swenson ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Gertrude Weatherby Frances Bradley Grace B. Dotts Cora McLennan Virginia Lee Staunton Vivian Vaughan Evelyn Caminetti Irene Webber Edith Smith Jean Turner Bernice James MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT Helen Hoefer Margaret Broberg M. Elizabeth Kinnear Ruth Peterson Robert Sikes Muriel Willett MUSIC DEPARTMENT George Morris Louise Robinson PHYSICAL DEPARTMENT Clara MacLaurin Alice Bagley Clark Alysse Clark Phillip Hempler Frank Ribbel Arleigh Williams SCIENCE DEPARTMENT George Eby Helen Parker Martin Swenson Isabel Hurd Charles Waugh Wayne Perry SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT Carroll Parrill Louise Alexander F. L. Culbertson Gladys Nunn Grace Timmons Agnes Weatherson Lila Reeb Helen Brooke VOCATIONAL DEPARTMENT William Neeley John E. Doney F. C. Gilbert Martin E. Salmi Herbert Welch CONTINUATION DEPARTMENT LIBRARIAN Ruth Utter Zelma Reeve | | . | MILORED FioRint EARL GILLHAM DALE SHACKELFORD ae esp WILDA SKOW _ | ROBERT RaMsBoTTOM | RAYMOND BOWLES wt HERBERT HUNN EDNA OGOLIN ALBERT TRAVERSO ELDA. ROLANDO AUGUST Me DONALD e HELEN KUZNIARSKI ROSS HICKCOX ANITA GRIANO ROBERT CRISLER EMMA MARCHisio SHIRLEY WEEKS ESTHER LYNN Jones JACK ‘TANDY uk TS Dd tel FRANK HOEFFER 4 CLINTON FRANKS = BETH. SCHIMPFF EVELYN WINGROVE KATHRYN DAViS NORMAN LAMBLE GEORGE MANYIK AUBREY CAREY MARY PARELLA % HAZEL CASTRO | MIKE DE FABIO CARMEN Mc QUEEN BETTY LODS PAULINE PUCCI HARRY B. SMITH LOUISE. ODISIO LUTIE RAY CRISWELL ROBERT MILLER EVELYN ADA _ WOODROW WILLSON | CATHERINE CRAIG GUIDO BARTOLO. -.MADELINE BELLANDO ANGELINA STORNO EARL CHEEK HERIKO MAIDA “ALLAN WILLIAMS WILLIAM CONOLY set MILLIE AXELSEN EDWARD Mc MULLEN BETTY ARCHIBALD STANLEY RUSICH “FRANCES BARICK LIONEL COOPER ALFRED BETTYE DORNAN MzeCCShuprer “ H40BFA Azec 7. RAYMOND, EVANS EILEEN PowERS WILLIAM Mc NEIL. MARIE VILLA CON FOLEY GEORGE MARSHALL PHILLIP: ECKMANN TSUGI KANAGAWA CORNELIA KOSTER JACK DEWSNUP- GENEVIEVE VERING USHN HAYES , THRYN BENNETT : THOMAS BONNETTA MEECCSouRrA DON GARRARD | EDWARD JOHANSEN GLADYS CHRIST | pertna voss NYSTROM ROBERT JENKIN MARGERY GENGLER - NORMAN WEES RICHARD DECKER ROBERT ZIEMER ANNABELLE TARR | SAMUEL BERG te NIDA JARDINE ELMO NICOL! VIOLA LALA JACK WOLLESON JUNE CARLSON MAZES “uae LEON HEN JOE MENEGHELL BETTY ROBBINS = MERVYN SWARTOUT WILLIAM RAYNOLT ARCHIE BROUGHAM EDITH DUMOND “GENEVIEVE CoopeR | HOWARD BLEUEL ALFRED TETZSCHNER Vice President « � « BETTY ARCHIBALD Secretary: - RAE WOODWARD . Treasurer. August, 1934 — SENIORS — June, 1937 The graduating seniors of the class of June 1937 have accomplished much in their three years at Richmond Union High School. This, the largest class in the history of the school, has produced many foremost athletes, leaders, musicians, artists, and Honor Society students. Under the leadership of Raymond Bowles with the assistance of Alfred Tetzschner as vice-president; Rae Woodward, treasurer; and Betty Archibald as secretary, the class has had a very successful term. On the traditional Senior Day, held April 8, the seniors came to school garbed in curious costumes. The stage show depicting a sit- down strike, was a complete success. The seniors enjoyed their party on May 6, in the Union. Refresh- ments were served after a short program and dancing. Marian Bryant was chairman and Miss Grace Timmons acted as faculty adviser. On Monday evening, May 24, the semi-annual Senior Banquet took place. Arrangements were made by Al Tetzschner, general chair- man; Oscar Franson, entertainment; Frank Hoeffer. cleanup; Beatrice Beebe, dance programs; Tony Cortese, class will. On Wednesday night, June 9, 1937, at the Commencement exercises, two hundred and three seniors will receive their diplomas and will literally pass into a new world. They will either go to college to specialize in various fields of endeavor, or devote their efforts imme- diately to the business world or the labor of earning a living. SENIOR DAY Using the timely theme of a sit-down strike, the June ’37 senior class celebrated their traditional day in an amusing manner. The leading roles in the “drama” were portrayed by Norbert Silvas and George Millovich. N. Leslie played the stentorian-voiced agitator, spreading revolt, and G. Christopher played Mr. Tucker, spreading honeyed words in an attempt to halt the uprising. After the rebellious studes sang slanderous verses about their teachers, subjects, et al, to the tune of “Hinky, Dinky, Parlez-vous,” and after they had enter- tained themselves—and the audience—with various and sundry song and dance acts, the strike was settled. Mr. Tucker granted Agitator Silvas’ demands, and everybody was happy—with the possible excep- tion of the bogus Mr. Tucker. Preceding the spectacle the seniors staged their usual winding march through the aisles of the auditorium and across the stage. The judges, F-. L. Culbertson, Mrs. Edith Smith, and Miss Dorothy Swen- son, after much visible hemming and hawing, awarded the costume prizes to Frances Barick, as Sonja Henie, and to Jack Earl, as an Indian. A special prize was given to the shot-gun marriage quartet, compromising Jack Tandy and Robert Miller, with George Millovich and Paul Novarini forming an effective background. Other praise— but not prize—winning costumes were modeled by George Manyik as “Smoky Stover”, Swedish Don Christiansen as a Spanish don; Harry B. Smith as a cowboy, and many more amusing, outlandish, and interpretative outfits. To continue with our digest of the entertainment, need we say that “Cecil” Johansen was never in finer voice when he sang and annoyed | } | } ] COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES Wednesday Evening, June 9, 1937 “Bitter Sweet” (Selection) - - - - - - - Noel Coward “Nibelungen March” - - - - - - - Richard Wagner Orchestra Invocation - - Rev. J. Irving Rhoades, First Christian Church - - - + Student Speakers Our High School — - Its History - - - - - - + John Hayes Its Student Organization - - - Don Garrard Its Training for the Future - Esther Lynn Jones Its Meaning to Us - - - Marguerite Dietrich Clarinet Duet—“Helen” (Valse Caprice) - - - Clay Smith Marian Bryant, Willard Egan d co) Oscar Franson, accom panist B. X. Tucker Presentation of Class - Presentation of Diplomas - - - - - - - W.T. Helms Onde see ee es ucla ee y's Pe i. Cheme eae “Three Cheers” (Exit March) - - - - - F. William Fleer Orchestra his uke to the extent of “Miss Reeve Don’t Low . . .”? Betty Archi- bald’s dancing was like Oscar Franson’s playing—never better. The Misses Younglove, Lods, and Craig sang sweetly; the Messrs. Rusich and Bleuel sang lustily and entertainingly. Taken as a whole, the “epic” was a huge success. Some students even went so far as to say, quote It was the best EVER! unquote. Anyway, Senior Day, April 8, 1937, came and went, as all things must. The grads had thought about That Day intermittently for almost three years; they certainly enjoyed themselves. As Coach Ribbel—the theme of the play was his inspiration, incidentally—once remarked during rehearsal, “Senior Day is a day you kids will never forget. Never, as long as you live.” We think you’re right, Frank. ESTHER LYNN JONES JOHN HAYES TWENTY YEARS AFTER Perhaps the mailman thought it was my birthday, for he brought me the nicest invitation this morning. It read: “You are invited to attend the unveiling of N. Leslie Silvas’ latest soap creation, “Nag at Dawn,” on July 4, 1957, at Modeltown. Bring your own lunch.” Well, I went; and I saw much more, it may be added, than I had bargained for. You see, Modeltown, (don’t let the name fool you), is made up of every inmate of that famous class that went on the sit-down strike back in °37. Musiteers Greet Visitor I arrived at the livery stable by bicycle at 6:3814 a.m. and was greeted by Willard Egan and the Modeltown Musiteers. I recognized several musicians from R. U. H. S.: Oscar “Duchin” Franson, Norman “Oompah” Wees, Marion “Blowhard” Bryant, and Thomas “Beep” Bonnetta. Mayor John Hayes introduced me to his council of expert politicians, J. Ruzich, A. Tetzschner, W. Bates, and E. Lynn Jones, who, with the exception of the lady, passed out free cigars . . . just to insure their re-election. Dunks Doughnuts With Dommes They took me to Dommes’ Doughnut Dunkerie for breakfast. Robert Jenkin who is still wrapped up in cooking brought in the sinkers. With Beatrice “Paderewski” Delaney at the piano, blues singer Patsy Gardella, accompanied our slurping with a swing version of “The Old Gray Mare.” Over at a corner table sat three of her admirers, R. Brieger, F. Brown, and L. Cooper. Three other enthusiastic dunkers were Genevieve Cooper, June Carlson, and Frances Perigue. After breakfast, I was escorted to the Hoeffer Hotel by the town gigolo, Clyde Bussey. Doorman Ross Hickcox met me at the door and called Bellboy Howard Adams. “Lambie” Lamble registered my name and gave me my key. Tarr Is ‘Phone Girl As Marshall Thole, the elevator boy, answered my ring, I noticed the champion key-hole peekers, Al Blase and his gang—Spike Weeks, Butch Waltman, Jake Wil- liams, Three-trigger Wolleson, and Shadow Kanagawa gossiping with the switch- board operator, Annabelle Tarr. She had just connected Joe Meneghelli and Harley Nissen on the phone, and cut off Elda Rolando in her latest complaint. In the elevator were a few of the town’s big shots—Don Garrard, a retired-from- necessity naval officer; Ray Evans, owner of the “Aim-to-Please Escort Bureau” in company with a few of his escorts: Paul Novarini, Guido Bartolo, Howard Bleuel, Elmo Nicoli, and Billy Reynolds. “Fuzzy” Bowles, the big financier, was conversing with Roselyn Tarleton who is air hostess of the Fly-a-Way Airline. Leon Henson was said to be pilot of the ship with James Dunleavy as his capable co-pilot. Vasquez Sells On Coming out of the room next to mine, was Jack Tandy, a prizefighter, who was scheduled for a bout with One Round Ramsbottom next week. High Pressure Salesman Vasquez was struggling from door to door with his model of the “Five Foot Book- shelf.” When I got into my room, Chambermaid Jeanne Smith was busy making up the bed. I heard that she married Earle Quinn, who is still a freshman in college. I called the desk to ask for my baggage, and that voice with the Tarr tinkle told me that the bellboy was busy shooting marbles (I think she said marbles), with his colleagues Earl Gillham, Wallace Halterman, Herbert Hunn, and Ronald Widner, so she sent up Walter Pedrazzini, president of the S. P. C. A., Rae Woodward, repre- sentative of the Amalgamated Mountain Climbers’ Clubs, and Evelyn A damson, presi- dent of the Ladies’ Aid, instead. They seemed very worried and excited about some- thing, especially Wallie. He said that for weeks the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals had been campaigning against the unveiling of the Silvas’ master- piece, and that their motto was “Let’s Call a Horse, a Horse”; and that piece of twisted clay was worse than a surrealist’s dream. Miss Woodward was chairman of the cam- paign because she went to a rodeo once and she knew that horses didn’t look like that. Miss Adamson believed the statue would be a detriment to society because it would scare little children. 50-50 Club Meets It was lunch time so I invited my worried friends to drown their sorrows in a glass of tomato juice at the hotel Coffee Shoppe. Betty Archibald was head waitress. Com- pletely surrounded by food, she radiated happiness. At the table next to us was Robert Miller, real estate shark, who bought all of Lake Merritt so that he could “chase the ducks.” At a large table at the end of the room, the 50-50 Club was having its annual luncheon. Speaker of the day was Pete Cakos, radio announcer for Station DOPE. At the table were Sidewalk Inspector Sam Berg, Dogcatcher Bill Conoly, Mortician Phil Curran, Motion Picture Idol “Gene Raymond” Christiansen, Columnist Oh, Oh! Conemac, Baseball’s Star Batter Babe Cassolo, High School Principal Earl Cheek, Suicide Blond (dyed by his own hand) Billy McNeil, Playboy Harvey MacDowell, Crooner Tony Cortese, and the Three Jeers: Stanley Rusich, Austin Huth, and Robert Ziemer. In the middle of Cakos’ speech, someone yelled, “There’s a fire!” and everyone rushed out to watch the Fire Department, Louis Young, Robert Crisler, Woodrow Willson, Albert Traverso, Mervyn Swartout, George Manyik, George Marshall, Stanley Nystrom, Wayne Gilmore, and Chief Paul Golino, bravely saving the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Millovich, (she was Lutie Ray Criswell). Follies Prove Attractive I just got back to the hotel when it began to rain. The manager, the gallant Hoeffer, told me the unveiling was postponed until the next day. I decided to go to the follies until it stopped raining, and there in the bald-headed row were August MacDonald, Ed McMullen, Donald Himes, William Curtis, Christian Hansen, and Phillip Eckman. They were very interested in the show; and so was I when I saw Wilda Skow, Louise Odisio, Emma Marchisio, Meriko Maida, Emma Beckert, Agnes Anderegg, Evelyn Wingrove, and Bettye Dornan on stage. The master of ceremonies was Jack Earl, and the comedian was Harry Smith. Millie Axelson was busy showing people into the theater, and Richard Decker was tearing tickets up. Dorothy Campbell bought ten tickets and gave Dick a smile with every one. (I always thought she liked blonds.) After the chorus danced, Marjory Gengler did a toe dance to the tune of that old hit “Organ Grinder’s Swing.” Ah! what grace! Then Patricia Havey and Con Foley heaved through an Apache dance. Some act! Studio Stars at Work After the show I went down to Mike DeFabio’s Motion Picture Studio, where they had just chosen Virginia Albert to play the part of Red O’Toole in that little tal e “Departed With the Breeze.” The male lead was to be played by Manuel “Gable” Costa. The supporting cast included Ruth Bryant, Dean Clingenpeel, Hazel Castro, Clinton Franks, Mary Parella, Robert Finley, Thelma Johnson, and Charlotte Fawcett. Edna Ogolin, Alberta Nelson, Rose O’Dea, Beatrice Beebe, Lorraine Spaulding, Frances Barick, Doris Adams, Madeline Bellando, Rita Marinell, Kathryn Bennett and that ladies’ man, Dale Shackelford, were working on the sequel to “Girls’ Dormitory” ... lucky Dale. I visited the Home for Homeless Sailors, where Edith Lease was in charge, and then went to Miss Jardine’s Academy for Girls where I saw Carmen McQueen, Marie Tobiason, Genevieve Vering, Angelina Storno, Lorraine Smith, Sarah Rollino, Maxie Wilkin, Mary Rodrigues, Eileen Powers, and Jeanne Chapin who were members of the faculty. Norman Hall was the janitor—and what a job! When I went into the town library I was quite surprised to see Jane Kemp and Dorothy Younglove checking books. Dorothy Carruthers, a budding young author, was busy doing some work on her new book, “Advice to Hoboes” . . . she has had quite a bit of experience, I understand. Busy reading the dictionary was Helen Kuzniarski, who was bent on finding out why the plural of house wasn’t “hice” if the plural of mouse was mice. As I walked on down the main street, | passed the Modeltown moocher, Leo Faria, but I was so busy watching a group of street corner gossipers, Dorothy Howell, Anne Kreutzen, Viola Lala, Cornelia Koster, Bertha Voss, Marie Lanthier, Evelyn Young, Betty Williams and Marie Villa, that I forgot to pay much attention to him. Sitting on the front porch of Lorraine Patrette’s Rooming House were Pauline Pucci, Helen Mortoza, and Mildred Williams. Rosie Muzzi yelled to me from a second story window. All for Sweet Charity Jeanne McBurney invited me to a meeting of the Women’s Charity Association and in spite of what the years had done I recognized Margaret Mayernick, Alice Thorn, Kathryn Davis, Grace DeShazer, Joan Deitrich, Elizabeth McDonough, Annabelle Mokma, Mildred Fiorini, and President Betty Fulton. The ladies were acting on a sanitary regulation to have all discarded cigar stubs cut off and then given to the bums who usually picked them up. Margaret Erwin made the motion and Audrey Dunster seconded it. When I reached the corner of the street, there on a soap-box was C. Craig, agitator, yelling, “Down with Scab Hayes,” and the crowd around her—Dan Harcourt, Edward White, Dorris Turner, Betty Robbins, and others—hissed and howled with one accord. At that moment, the Modeltown Women’s Police Force came around the corner en masse, and—well, you can guess the results. Incidentally, the brave gals in the uniforms were Elizabeth Dranert, Marguerite Dietrich, Dorothy Costello, Doris Coudyser, Edith Dumond, Gladys Christ, Hazel Crocker, Jeannette Cummins, Frances Pearson, Emily Pinto, Audrey Carey, and Lena Borba. I was a guest for dinner at the home of Archie Brougham who married Laura Bush, when he finally got his diploma from Barber College. We were entertained by Caroline Brandau on the mouth organ. Frances Brown is their cook and Anita Briano does their washing. The Naked Truth The unveiling of “Nag at Dawn” was to take place at 5:00 a.m. When I went down into the lobby of the hotel there wasn’t a soul in sight but I could hear shouting down the street. I rushed out to see what the excitement was and someone old me that Silvas was being lynched for horse stealing. It seems that the horse he used for a model was one reported missing by the Pinole farmer, “Alfalfa” Johansen. He had become sus- picious about Silvas’ statue and had peeked under the veil and recognized the straw- berry mark on the nag’s left shoulder so Silvas was doomed to pay with a horse thief’s punishment. While the crowd was still in a dither, I hiked down to the livery stable and jumped on my bicycle, wondering why I had come in the first place. I guess it was for “Auld Lang Syne.” PROGRAM COMMITTEE Betty Archibald, John Hayes, Carolyn Knight COMMISSIONERS Standing: P. Cakos, R. Pasquini, J. Ruzich, R. Hartwig, D. Chris- tiansen. Seated: H. Crocker, J. Johansen, D. Garrard, D. Coudy- ser, D. Costello. VIGILANTES Standing: E. Quinn, J. Tandy, E. Johansen, E. Horn, C. Crisler, J. Odisio, T. Cortese. Kneeling: N. Silvas, L. Pierce, S. Weeks, G. Millovich, J. Vargas. COMMISSIONERS The Board of Commissioners, competently led by President Don Garrard, had a very favorable term this spring. Student Body Card sales totaled 800. In addition to carrying out the rules as provided in the constitution, the Commissioners ruled in favor of a new change in Student Body Cards, proposed the purchase of a loud-speaker system, and sponsored weekly Student Body noon dances, a Student Body Track dance, and meetings of the Association. Assisting Garrard were: Joe Ruzich, vice-president; Jeanne Johansen, secretary- treasurer; Doris Coudyser, social chairman; Don Christiansen, student judge; Bob Hartwig, prosecuting attorney; Romeo Pasquini, commissioner of law and order; Pete Cakos, commissioner of boys’ athletics; Dorothy Costello, commissioner of girls’ athletics; Bill McNeil, head yell leader, and Hazel Crocker, auditor. Miss Hannah Drewry acted as faculty adviser for the Board. PROGRAM COMMITTEE The student program committee composed of Carolyn Knight, Betty Archibald, and John Hayes assisted by Mrs. Helen Hoefer, faculty chairman, arranged and pre- sented various programs both educational and enjoyable to the students during the spring semester of 1937. John H. Kimball spoke on the “Influence of Abraham Lincoln’, honoring Lincoln’s birthday for the first program of the semester. The Westinghouse Electric and Manu- facturing Company presented a motion picture on electricity. A three-act play of Lincoln’s life was the second program in the series of National Assembly Productions. Orendo, the magician, gave illustrations of sleight-of-hand tricks and disappearing acts to conclude the series. Movies showing the life in the Navy and also a day at our school were shown. “A Day at School” described the activity of two students during the day. The picture was taken by Mr. Tucker and Mr. Eby. The faculty members of the committee were Mrs. Bernice James, Miss Margaret Broberg, Miss Ruth Stewart, Miss Dorothy Swenson, Miss Ruth Peterson and Mr. David C. Gray. | WINGED SHIELD AND VIGILANTES The Winged Shield, a boys’ athletic organization, undertakes to settle any diffi- culties that may arise among the boys on the campus. This group is made up of all boys who win letters in any school activity and the presidents of the different Student Body organizations. The Vigilante Committee composed of Winged Shield members, is chosen by the Shield officers. This committee officiated at basketball games, at track meets, and kept order in the Union. The officers of the Winged Shield for the spring semester of 1937 were Edward Johansen, president; Joe Vargas, vice-president; John Odisio, secretary; Silio Cecchi, sergeant-at-arms. Tony Cortese acted as chairman of the Vigilantes. WINGED SHIELD OFFICERS J. Odisio, E. Johansen, J. Vargas. Top Row: H.Godman, R. Adachi, A. Fraitas, R. Cunan, L. Medina. Lower Row: V. John- son, R. Dingle, B. Dornan, V. Maddox. Standing: J. Johnson, C. Fawcett, M. Walk- er, E. Casazza, I. Curtis, C. Cox. Sitting: A. Poage, E. Johnson, R. Woodward, E. Tobia- son, M. E. Driscol. GIRL: RESERVES Many and varied have been the activities of the Girl Reserves this semester. With President Bettye Dornan directing the work of the group, the girls have learned craft work, have received knitting instruction, and have participated in numerous other activities. The social events of the term included a Valentine party for the low sopho- more girls, several skating parties, a kitchen party, meetings for the purpose of teaching the new members the songs and code of the club, and the traditional banquet, given in honor of the graduating senior members. Perhaps the most outstanding event of the semester was the beautiful and impressive recognition service, which is followed by a regular initiation of new members. The Richmond group has acted as hostesses to the g irls of the Berkeley High School branch, and has attended several inter-club council meetings to plan activities with that branch. Five members of the Girl Reserves received rings, the highest award obtainable, at a meeting May 23. The girls who obtained the awards were Helen Godman, Lois Medina, Verna Johnson, Mary Wilkins, and Bettye Dornan. LIBRARY GIRLS Organized in 1928, the Library Girls are a great help in the management of the library. They are appointed by the school librarian, on a basis of citizenship, grades, and a recommendation from a member of the faculty. The girls have monthly business meetings and several social events each term. At the end of the term a banquet in honor of the graduates is given. This semester they enjoyed an ice skating party, and a party at the home of Anna Poage. The officers for this term were: Charlotte Fawcett, president; Elsie Johnson, vice- president; Inez Curtis, secretary-treasurer; Anna Poage, social chairman; Rae Wood- ward and Mary Ellen Driscol, social committee members. Chester Cox helped in the numbering and lettering of the books. GIRL RESERVES LIBRARY GIRLS ‘ | i UPPER PICTURE—Top Row: C. Hansen, C. Vasquez, P. Cakos, E. Dumond, M. Bryant, E. Corbett, R. Hart- wig, D. Scalise. Middle Row: T. Curtin, R. Baptie, A. Egli, W. Brown, B. De Laney, B. Clinger, M. Dunster, H. Dawson, J. Sonada, B. Tate, M. Mayeda, M. Sampson, M. Groshell, D. Carruthers, A. Edwards. Bottom Row: T. Whitesides, A. Dunster, D. Howell, L. Odisio, B. Schimpff, L. Anderson, L. Prather, B. Louck, L. Merriman. L. McKenna, M. Walker, J. Hayes. LOWER PICTURE—Top Row: E. Gillham, W. Markus, D. Miyamoto, A. Tetzschner, P. McNeil, C. Knight, D. Adams, A. Briano, E. Wingrove, N. Ewing, H. Crocker, M. Tobiason, P. Gillette, V. Nelson, B. Moorehead, C. Peterson. Bottom Row: C. Dreibelbis, J. Smith, B. Archibald, M. Dietrich, A. Tarr, N. Jardine, E. L. Jones, M. Williams, H. Kuzniarski, E. L. Wilson, D. Crawford. HONOR SOCIETY The Honor Society ended its fifteenth year as a school organization this semester with a term membership of seventy-four members. Of this number, eleven have received their platinum pins, in recognition of their membership in the Honor Society for Six quarters. Officers for the first quarter were John Hayes, president; Bob Hartwig, vice-presi- dent; and Annabelle Tarr, secretary. During the last quarter Bob Hartwig served as president and was assisted by Jean Sonada and Valora Nelson as vice-president and secretary respectively. Important among the term activities was the annual picnic held at Orinda which a large number of the society attended. This group also aided the Commissioners by taking hall duty during the three noon periods. Nc omy, ht A BAND — Top Row: George Brandon, Jack DeBarrows, Richard Sargent, Tom Bonnetta, Bob Hopkins, Ray Martin, Hugh Clark, Willard Egan, Marian Bryant, Oscar Franson. Middle Row: Mr. Morris. Woodrow Willson, Donna Jewett, Evelyn Loskot, Bob Martin, Peter Ruffatto, John Temby, Norman Wees, Jack Dewsnip, Don Anderson, Dante Falcioni, Wayne Ellersick, Emilio Scalise. Bottom Row: Harold Stone, Louis Paine, Forrest Tarleton, Lud Johnson, Ronald Widner, Emerald McCullough, Dario Vallerga, Edward Young, Allan Smith, Louis Ruffatto, and Joe Duarte. ORCHESTRA—Top Row: Louis Ruffatto, John Temby, Peter Ruffato, Glenn Butler, Marian Bryant, Louis Piane, La Von Aikens, Willard Egan, Oscar Franson. Middle Row: Mr. Morris. Joe Duarte, Bob Martin, Oliver Kitchen, Alma Clark, Mary Jenkins, Genevieve Messinger, Goldie Atwood. Emily Rodrigues, Albert Moscrop, Jean Hanson. Bottom Row: Bob Crisler, Jeanne Hawkins, Dorothy Younglove, Charlotte Baldwin. Betty Lods, Woodrow Wilson, Marylnn Martin, Melva Thomson, ee BAND A full program was completed by the band this term. The 34 members played for our school programs, for the Safety Council Parade, at the Elks’ Club on Athletic Night, at the Public Schools Week exhibits, the Elementary Schools Pageant, for the Water Services on Memorial Day, and at the Golden Gate Bridge opening. i Two band members, Oscar Franson and John Temby, were selected to play in the United Band at the Western Music Conference in San Francisco. ORCHESTRA Richmond High’s orchestra has worked industriously under Mr. George Morris to produce good entertainment for us this spring. In addition to playing at school, the group took part in the annual Spring Concert, the Elks’ Music Week Concert, and played for the District Meeting of the Dads’ Club in Oakland. The orchestra received much favorable comment on these appearances. Robert Crisler, first violinist of the orchestra, was selected to play in the United Orchestra under the direction of Alfred Hertz, former director of the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, on March 24 during the Western Music Conference in San Francisco. Concluding its season, the orchestra played at the Commencement Exercises, June 9. GIRLS’ LEAGUE. The Girls’ League held its first meeting of the spring semester on March 3. Miss Calena Crum, school nurse, delivered a talk on “Public Health” and Alma Mortizia urged the girls to wear uniforms to school. Raverna Lovdal tap danced, Katherine Kuivala sang, and Marguerite Dietrich played a piano solo. The girls held their second meeting on May 19 and enjoyed talks by senior girls outlining the advantages of high school life. Music and a novelty dance completed the program. An organization composed of every girl in high school, the Girls’ League’s purpose is to serve the school and community. The officers for this term are: Esther Lynn Jones, president, Marie Tobiason, vice- president, and Maxine Johnson, secretary. Faculty adviser is Miss Elizabeth Kinnear. GIRLS’ LEAGUE M. Johnson, E. L. Jones, M. Tobiason. BOYS’ LEAGUE J. Myers, K. Speer, G. Lawrence. STAMP CLUB D. Howell, R. Jenkin, E. Cavin, F. Newcomb, R. Bell. L. O.:L E. Ramsbottom, L. Anderson, R. Mon- toya, J. Pasquini. FORUM K. Terry, P. Sampson, T. Regello. Ba ae i | | ee eee STAMP CLUB Organized by Russell Bell, a Stamp Club was formed April 6. The club was created to give students interested in stamps a chance to trade stamps and discuss news of the stamp world. Mr. Wayne Perry acts as club sponsor. Dues are paid into the Student Fund to be used for future club equipment. The officers are: Russell Bell, president; Robert Jenkin, vice-president; Dayton Howell, secretary; Frances Newcomb, treasurer; and Earl Cavin, business manager. Other members of the club are: Dan Kane, Clare Kolaitis, Alfred Burg, and Robert Carhart. FORUM Under the leadership of Preston Sampson, president; Theophilo Regello, vice- president, and Kenneth Terry, secretary, the Forum Club had an interesting term. “Resolved that the government of the United States should own and control all manufacturing of all munitions”, was the subject of their one formal debate. They also held open forums on present day conditions such as the Supreme Court proposal, labor, and the more recent Wagner Act decision. Other members of the club are Edward Hunt, Everett Lambrecht, Elvin Nicholsen, Orville Frost, and John Garvey. Mrs. Carroll Parrill is adviser. LADY OF THE LAMP CLUB The Lady of the Lamp Club had a successful term under the leadership of their re-elected president, Juliet Pasquini. She was assisted by Lillian Anderson, vice-presi- dent; Rosemarye Montoya, secretary; and Edith Ramsbottom, social chairman. The activities for the term, planned at the meeting on February 4, included a party ‘n the Union in honor of the new members; a talk by Dr. Rosa Powell, Richmond doctor, on the problems of personal hygiene; a discussion by Miss Calena Crum, school nurse, on the same subject; a visit to the Affiliated Colleges in San Francisco ; a speech by Miss Jennie Gardner on the relationship of clothes to the personality of the girl; and a talk on how to develop proper posture by Miss Alysse Clark, girls’ eym instructor. The last meeting was in the form of a barbecue at the home of Rose- marye Montoya. Organized in 1928, the L. O. L. club membership consists of girls who are interested in knowing more about the facts of healthful living. JOURNALISM Under the leadership of Editor Nida Jardine, the Journalism classes issued seven- teen editions of the Hi-Nus during the spring semester. A special edition of the Hi-Nus was prepared during Public Schools Week of which over 2000 copies were printed and given to visitors. Several students of the advanced class wrote articles for the Richmond Independent and Record-Herald for publication during Public Schools Week. These articles dealt with different educational departments of the high school. The journalists al so revised the school hand-book, putting in newer and more BE apie: complete information. ae ___ JOURNALISM 1 Top Row: J. Garvey, J. Ruzich, P. Rios, R. Ramsbottom, E. Pippo, N. Silvas. Middle Row: B. Crane, P. Cakos, H. Hutchi- son, R. Patten, G. Newcomb. Lower Row: J. Souse, C. Drei- belbis, P. McNeil, L. Ander- son, L. Collins, D. Crawford. JOURNALISM 2 Top Row: H. Bleuel, S. Weeks, J. Earl, H. Mihlheim, G. Kol- lar, D. Clingenpeel, A. Blase. Lower Row: R. Bowles, D. Garrard, N. Jardine, C. Craig, D. Campbell, A. Conemac, A. Kollar. SUMMING IT UP January 25—1475 noisy, happy students throng into Richmond High for the opening of the spring semester. January 30—Piedmont downs a fighting Richmond basketball team 27-25. B team defeats High- landers 26-24. February 2—Berkeley gets covered with oil as Oilers win 27-22. B’s lose 28-27. February 3—President Don Garrard opens assem- bly programs. February 5—Alhambra Panthers bite us to tune of 19-17. B’s triumph 40-22. February 10—Honor Society greets 39 new mem- bers. Three platinum pins awarded. February 12—Student Body sales hit 450 mark. Johansen leads salesmen with 175. February 15—Student Body enjoys first Spring Rally. February 16—Basketball team downed by Hayward 47-24. Farmers drub B’s 26-14. February 19—Victory is sweet. Piedmont goes home on short end of 22-21 score. Varsity plays Post Office after game. B’s downed 31-25. February 25-—Beaten by Berkeley 34-19. Varsity finishes second in A.C.A.L. Oiler Jayvees trounce Berkeley 27-18, and are runners-up for title. February 26—Alhambra downed in final game 35- 18. B’s take a 23-21 win. 635 Student Body cards sold to date. March 4—Crane and Moore picked on all A.C.A.L. basketball team. Carlile selected for League B Team. March 5-——Baseball season opens as Oilers bow to Mission High 7-2. March 9—Seniors hold meeting to get the “low- down” on Shield. March 10—Letter Awards given to basketball teams, G.A.A., and senior managers. Band given new emblem awards. March 17—Green is the color of the day. Senior Varsity basketball members get bean feed at Arleigh’s. March 18—First Student Body program presented. We have winter carnival on stage. March 19—Journalism classes revise handbook. March 29—Shield sales start. “It’s streamlined.” March 30—Orendo, the magician, baffles sophs, (also seniors and faculty?). March 31—Student Body meeting. First Track Meet held: Alhambra, first; Richmond, sec- ond; and Albany, third. April 2—Oiler Tennis team swamps St. Mary’s. April 5—Jack Earl selected to edit Shield. April 8—Seniors stage sit down strike. Senior day voted big success. April 9—Alameda bowls over Richmond baseball team in League opener 3-1. April 13—Track team downs Pittsburg 81-23. April 14—Honor Society awards given. Six stu- dents win highest award. April 15—Richmond Traffic Movie shown in gen- eral assembly. Model drivers do their stuff. April 16—Berkeley nine bows to Richmond 9-4. Cindermen beat Hayward 5214-5114. April 20—Moore and DeFabio sock homers as Oilers down Hayward ball team, 9-4. April 22—B track team places fourth in A.C.A.L. meet. April 23—Departmental exhibits made ready for Public School Week. Swim team out-paddles George Washington High 44-30. April 27—Ball team loses again to Alameda 8-4. Swim team beaten by Berkeley 42-23. April 30—Track squad fails to gain a first or sec- ond place in A.C.A.L. meet, and ends up in last position. Students applaud Tarr and Bowles in “A Day at School.” Shield sales end; quota of 650 is exceeded. May 6—Alumni win track meet from regulars. Seniors have first party. May 7—We plough the Farmers under in baseball, May 12—Track Dance—some music, some floor, some people! May 14—John Hayes elected captain of track team. Richmond takes bottom place in A.C.A.L. swim meet. May 15—Hayes gets a fourth in North Coast track meet. May 19—Senior girls speak to Girls’ League. May 20—We see student talent displayed in Stu- dent Body play, “Not Quite Such a Sap.” May 21—Oscar Kirkham, Boy Scout executive, speaks to us. Hopeful students turn in petitions for Student Body office. May 24-—Hopeless students try to persuade us that they should be elected. May 26—Hard work of school teams is awarded by letters, stars. Blanket award received. May 27—Garrard presides at last Student Body meeting. June 4—Shield distributed. Pretty snappy, we'd say. June 9—Commencement held. Goodby, Seniors. June 11—School year ends. WHOOPIE! VARSITY BASKETBALL—Top Row: C. Vasquez, P. Cakos, L. Putnam, H. Bleuel, H. Zimmerman, and I. Goyak. Middle Row: Coach Arleigh Williams, J. McLaughlin, S. Welch, H. Martin, R. Suy, O. Kitchen, J. Kennedy, N. Smith. Lower Row: A. Tetzschner, G. Lawrence, E. Moore, J. O’Donohoe, K. Speer, B. Crane. VARSITY BASKETBALL The Richmond Varsity cagers started their 1936-37 basketball season a compara- tively green team, with Bob Crane the only returning veteran. As a result, Coach Arleigh Williams had to start from scratch in selecting a good combination. For the first time in many years a sophomore broke into the starting lineup as Steven Welch was groomed for the forward position working with Al Tetzschner, high scorer for the season. Walt Batchelder and Bob Crane handled the guard posts the greater part of the season and Earl Moore took care of the center position. Those who also saw action with the Oilers were, Pete Cakos, Chris Vasquez, George Lawrence, Lester Putnam, Kenny Speer, Ivan Goyak, Howard Bleuel, Roy Suy, John O’ Donohoe, Oliver Kitchen, and Jack Kennedy. This team surprised many by copping 11 out of 13 practice games before entering the A.C.A.L., losing only to McClymonds High of Oakland, and to Emeryville. Despite their successful practice season, the Oilers entered the A.C.A.L. the under- dogs. Fresh from eight straight victories, Richmond crushed Hayward 32-21 in the first league game, but lost the next one to Piedmont 25-27 and then defeated Berkeley 27-22. In the second round things were reversed as Ri chmond lost to Hayward and Berkeley by scores of 24-47 and 19-34 and they staged the season’s biggest upset by defeating the favored Clansmen of Piedmont 22-21. This proved to be the Oilers’ best game of the season. Although there were no individual stars in this game, Richmond’s sure ball handling along with a tight defense, baffled the fast Piedmont outfit. Alhambra High substituted for Alameda on the league schedule, but the oames did not count in the league standings. Richmond came out even in their series with Alhambra losing the first 17-29 and winning the second 35-18. A.C. A. Lb. VARSITY { STANDINGS Wi b Pts: J Piedmont ........ 5 2k 10 4 4 Richmond ..... 3 3 AL Ter2scHner J Butter CRANE Hayward ........ 2 4 | Hee gescai hice: 0% Berkeley .....-.- 2 4 ay . Watt BACHELDER aesg “B BASKETBALL The Oiler B’s had a very good season this year, winning twelve out of thirteen practice games and three of the six league games, to place second in the A.C.A.L. In the opener, the Richmond B’s were defeated by a strong San Rafael quintet by the score of 25-23, for their only practice defeat. The Oilers then conquered McCly- monds, Concord, Emeryville, Pittsburg twice, Crockett twice, Albany twice, the Alumni, and Tamalpais before starting the league. During most of the season the forward spots were held down by “Fuzzy” Bowles and Louis Diaz. Pete Hunn and Marvin Carlile, two of the best guards in the league, played good floor and defensive games. Bill Bates and Jack Myers alternated in the center position during the season. Bates accounted for 167 points to lead all scorers for the Oilers. B BASKETBALL—-Standing: Coach Frank Ribbel, Captain R. Bowles, D. Harcourt, W. Swenson, R. Erick- son, M. Carlile, J. Myers, D. Clingenpeel, G. Kendrick. Sitting: L. Diaz, W. Bates, H. Hunn, L. Patrette, L. Ruffatto, T. Flores. COACH RIBBEL AsG BeBe STANDINGS Won Lost Piedmont ...... 5 Richmond ...... by 3 Hayward ...... 2 4, Berkeley ........ 2 4, Bitt BATES Ray BowLes CAPTAIN - + MARVIN CARLILE A.C.A.L. festivities were opened with Hayward, and the B’s won in a hard-fought game 26-22. In one of the best games of the season, the B’s defeated the strong Pied- mont five by the score of 26-24. Louie Diaz’ sharp-shooting and “Fuzzy” Bowles’ passes in the hole proved too much for the Highlanders. The Berkeley Yellowjackets defeated the Oiler five by the score of 28-27 in the third league game. Before the second round of play, the Oilers played a practice tilt with Alhambra to win easily, 40-22. The B’s were caught napping by Hayward in their second encoun- ter, and were drubbed 26-14. The Piedmont B’s came to Richmond for their second game with Coach Ribbel’s team and defeated them 31-25 to win the A.C.A.L. champion- ship. After losing three league games in a row, the Oilers came back to give the Berkelev quintet a 27-18 shellacking. Richmond took the lead from the first bucket and never relinquished it. To end the season, the Ribbelmen were just able to eke out their second win over Alhambra 23-21, in a practice tilt. “Fuzzy” Bowles, forward, was selected captain at the close of the season. BASEBALL SEASON The Richmond High Oilers opened the 1937 baseball season with only a few days’ practice under their belts. Rainy weather hit the Oilers hard all through their practice season. The first game was played with the Mission High Bears of San Francisco, who defeated Richmond 7-2 on the Nicholl Park diamond. Playing a strong Tech Bulldog team, the varsity was handed its second straight defeat by the score of 4-0. Then the Oilers displayed a splendid reversal of form, and defeated the U. C. Frosh by the score of 5-3. In their next contest the Oilers made it two straight by defeating Crockett 3-1; but Crockett reversed things in their return meeting and drubbed Richmond 9-6. Richmond opened the A.C.A.L. on the home diamond against the strong and highly favored Alameda nine. Behind airtight fielding, Wolverton of Alameda pitched his team to a 3-1 victory, while Crisler of Richmond allowed six hits and fanned six men. After this contest Richmond lost a practice game to the Alhambra Panthers 3-1. In the second league game the Oilers upset the dope bucket and shellacked Berkeley . 9-4. Richmond then won their second straight league game when they traveled to . Hayward and administered a 9-4 trouncing. ) | . In the annual Alumni game the Oilers were defeated 11-7 in a free-hitting contest. The grads had too much power and experience for the Oilers. Fukushima, Pedrazzini, and Crisler pitched three innings each, and the entire squad saw action. The Oilers then traveled to Alameda for their second encounter with the Hornets 7 and were again defeated by an 8-4 score. Berkeley came back in their second contest to defeat Richmond 1-0 on the Berkeley diamond. Taro Fukushima, diminutive twist ball artist and Hanson of Berkeley engaged in a pitchers’ duel. Christopher led the hitting with a double and a triple. The Oilers met Hayward on the Richmond diamond in their last game of the season and unleashed a batting attack that gave them a 12-4 victory. Sophomore Baseball A sophomore team was kept by Coach Arleigh Williams this season for the purpose of giving them experience so they can fill in the vacancies left by those graduating from the varsity. The Sophs played games with the Richmond Invictus Club, the Berkeley second string, the Alhambra second string, with the El Cerrito Southern Club and the Pinole Wonder Team. Against opponents of much more experience, the Oilers could do little. A.C.A.L. STANDINGS Wife Va Ab Lene Alameda. ...... 4 9 Berkeley ......-- 4 1 Richmond .... 3 Hayward ...... 0 VARSITY BASEBALL Top Row: Coach Williams, C. Crisler, J. Tandy, L. Christopher, E. Moore, H. Casolo, J. Putkey, E. Bia- gini. Middle Row: J. Var- gas, D. Barley, J. Quadros, M. DeFabio, J. Rinna, F. Mapelli, R. Henson, R. Erickson. Lower Row: T. Fukishima, W. Pedrazzini, M. Cavaretto, F. Gomez, J. Mewha, T. Kanagawa. SOPH BASEBALL TEAM Top Row: Coach Williams, R. Anellini, R. Suy, L. Alamanno, J. Thompson, E. Sagner. Middle Row: A. Smith, C. Wright, H. Tran- sue, D. Alvarez, L. John- son, H. Simone. Lower Row: L. Ruffatto, W. De- Gracie. P. Ruffatto, R. Er- vin, C. Gillham, D. Seward. TRACK SQUAD—Top Row: Coach Phil Hempler, L. Pearce. D. Lazzeretti, S. Berg, I. Goyak, D. Adams, E. Swan, E. Johan- sen, C. Casazza, S. Kocolas, B. Banducci. Third Row: W. Johnson, A. Silva, W. Young, D. Hoffman, R. Chin, H. Mihlheim, R. Pasquini, J. Walker, A. Conemac, D. Scalise. Second Row: B. Styckett, R. Bevelaqua, R. Linstedt, A. Sassone, F. Reichert, W. Mackey, G. Keenan, V. Yost, C. Fasanaro. First Row: J. Hall, J. Jones, J. Gray, E. Corbett, R. Hartwig, J. Hayes, N. Silvas, J. McAfee, T. Flores, J. Lamencusa. er VARSITY. FRAC K The Richmond High Track Team had a successful season, winning two dual meets, taking second in two three-way meets, and placing fifth in the annual A.C.A.L. meet at Edwards’ Field, Berkeley. Ed Corbett, hurdler, and Don Hoffman, sophomore sprinter, fought from the start for high point honors, Corbett finally winning out 49 4 7 to 39. John Hayes, who placed consistently in the hurdles, was elected captain for the season. Es HOFFMAN In the Interclass meet the Juniors surprised everybody by beating the Seniors 7114 to 6414. The Sophomores had 30 points. John Gray, sprinter, drew the attention of the coaches by placing third in the 220 and 100 yard dashes without any practice. Because of weather conditions, Richmond had to postpone the Novice, Pittsburg, and Oakland Tech meets, but they opened their interschool season by barely losing to Alhambra. Albany, the third party, finished last. Richmond met Concord and Danville at Mt. Diablo in their second three-way meet. Again Richmond placed second. After losing two close meets to Alhambra and Concord, the Oilers blasted the Pittsburg Pirates 81 to 23 in their first dual meet of the season. The meet was featured by several new finds in both track and field events. Johnny Gray surprised everyone by easily winning the quarter-mile in :55.7 seconds. The high jump also produced a new jumper worth watching in Jim Hall. The Oilers next came up against their stiffest competition of the year, and barely scraped out a 5244-51 '% victory over the Hayward Farmers. The day produced a great quarter-mile race, with Richmond again the winner. Following the thrilling Hayward meet the Oilers crossed the bay and trounced San Rafael High 77 to 27. The Richmond team turned on a great barrage of speed and power, taking every first place but the relay. Strengthened by the return of its ace pole vaulter, Ernie Swan, the Oilers were not troubled during the entire meet. Ed Corbett took two first places and tied for another, to become high point man. Don Hoffman, Oiler sprinter, and Bob Hartwig, Richmond’s best distance man, each took two first places. Richmond entered the A.C.A.L. with high hopes. Follow- ing the trials in which Richmond placed 14 men for the finals, the Oilers met with several terrible disasters. First Don Hoff- man, who was counted on to win the 100, pulled a muscle after leading for about 90 yards. Then Ed Corbett, suffering from a cold, could do no better than third in each of the hurdle events. To add to all this the Craig twins from Pied- mont High were in rare form and completely shut out Bob Hartwig and John Gray in the 880 and 440 yard runs. Other Richmond scorers besides Corbett, were John Hayes, who followed Corbett to the tape in the highs, and Ed Johansen, who heaved the shot 44 feet 81% inches, to place fourth. Rich- mond’s total score was 6 3 4 points. Richmond completed its 1937 track and field season by losing to the Alumni 63 to 41. Although the Alumni didn’t keep its vow to take every first place, they took enough to safely win the meet. CEASSs. 2 TRACK For the first time in years Richmond entered a B track team in competitive events in hopes of building future mate- rial. Points were counted in only one meet, the “B” A.C.A.L. held at Piedmont in which Richmond took fourth place. In this meet, Hoffman won two dashes for the Oilers, Hall tied for first in the broad jump, Flores placed third in the 220, and Pasquini placed third in the 880. The B’s competed against Albany, Alhambra, Concord, San Ramon, Pittsburg, and Hayward in practice meets. A strong showing was made by the B’s in the Concord-San Ramon meet in which Richmond swept all events except the 220. They tied for first in this event. CORBETT GOLF TEAM D. Christiansen, A. Madison, C. Faria, D. Chelemedos, R. Elwell, A. Holland. TENNIS TEAM Top Row: H. Hunn, W. Batchelder, D. Hunn. Lower Row: J. Massey, H. Dur- bin. YELL LEADERS G. Kendrick, B. McNeil, D. Tandy. SWIMMING In the second year of its revival under Coach George Miller, the swimming team won one dual meet and lost four. The Oilers always took their show of first places, but lacked the material to win the relays or to take many seconds or thirds. Howard Adams, diminutive diver, and George Kendrick, backstroke and breast- stroke star, won their events every time they competed. Harvey McDowell usually took at least one first in the sprints; James Lowrie and Tony Cortese were always sure point winners in the 220 and backstroke, respectively. Although handicapped by the loss of Kendrick in the A.C.A.L. meet the Oilers scored 291% points to take third place. Adams won the diving, Cortese placed second in the backstroke, McDowell took second in the 50 and fourth in the 100, and Lowrie placed fifth in the 220. Berkeley won the meet and Alameda took second. Alameda broke the backstroke, and Berkeley the breaststroke record. J. Lowrie, H. McDowell, T. Cortese, G. Kendrick, D. Thayer. MANAGERS One of the most active groups connected with the sports department is the athletic managers, who take care of the gymnasium and issue towels and equipment. At athletic contests, they are in charge of all equipment, and see that the games and meets run smoothly. The four high senior managers who received block R’s for their three years of efficient work are, George Manyik, Dan Harcourt, Allan Williams, and Bob Zeimer. SWIMMING TEAM—A. Cortese, S. Tease, R. Lison, R. Coppen, O. Babcock, J. Earl, TENNIS The Richmond High tennis team had a disastrous season in the A.C.A.L. this year. Although the team was well supplied with tennis material, they failed to win a meet. Alameda won t he A.C.A.L. with Berkeley, Piedmont, and Richmond trailing in that order. Pete Hunn and Dick Hunn won two singles matches while Walt Batchelder won one in league competition. The league this year provided for a round-robin schedule with each team playing home-and-home contests. Richmond had a fairly successful practice season, winning two practice meets. Rain hampered the Oilers and gave them little chance to practice with Coach Bert Childs. All the players will be back for two more seasons except Pete Hunn and Walter Batch- elder. With this season’s experience behind them, they should make a better showing “i GOLF TOURNEYS The Richmond High Golf team won only one match during their three first round tournaments. They defeated Berkeley 61 to 21% and lost to Piedmont and Alameda by 9 to 0. In the first match of the second round Richmond lost to Piedmont by 8-1. The team expects to take their return match with Berkeley, but the one with Alameda will be a toss-up. Don Christiansen and Art Holland were the Oiler No. 1 men, followed by Arvid Madison and Denny Chelemedos as No. 2 men. Walter Simon, Alvin Nelson, and Ray- mond Brieger alternated as No. 3 men with Clifford Faria, who played in all matches. SENIOR MANAGERS Back Row: C. Chitwood, W. Stol- ker. T. Whitesides. Front Row: R. Ziemer, G. Manyik, D. Harcourt, A. Williams. JUNIOR MANAGERS Standing: M. Rito, R. Kerbavez, C. Stephens, C. Holloway, B. Korb, H. Mihlheim,. Seated: M. Rose, A. Brasesco, C. Rose, R. Carhart, R. Sargent. SOPH MANAGERS Top Row: H. Oldstrom, P. Per- relli, R. Peterson, M. Bisio, C. Baker, R. Briton. Middle Row: R. Pederson, J. Horton, K. Alexan- der, E. Garvey, D. Alvarez, M. Miranda, R. Johnson, J. Dana, M. Hall, C. Gillham. Lower Row: J. Peterson, L. Williams, D. Kane, C. Kolaites, A Brown, A. Berg, D. Green. G. A. A. MANAGERS—Top Row: M. Radke, B. Scheppler, G. A. A. YELL LEADERS B. Transue, L. Merriman, D. Costello, L. Spaulding, L. Me- Mo Rite ( Resta VW. ifeides Cormick, T. Rogers. Lower Row: G. McCormick, E. Rolando, on fi Tar ciao ; B. Louck, H. Retynski, B. Kneeland, R. Muzzi, R. Adachi. es 4% Sc age Peet eRe iy ee as = ¥ = LE Ae eg ms. et i ¢ SOPHOMORE CHAMPS — Standing: D. Kastanos, 2-12 CHAMPS—Top Row: E. L. Jones, B. Dor- W. Wickersheim, T. Walsh, B. Scheppler, O. Amaral, nan, G. Christ, D. Costello, A. Dunster, H. Kuz- L. Outman. Lower, kneeling: D. Lewis, H. Edwards, niarski. Second Row: R. Muzzi, P. Pucci, L. Pokieclend: AcWarside. H. Retonsk: Spaulding, H. Crocker. Bottom Row: M. Mayer- nick, E. Wingrove, E. Rolando. G.. AAs SPORTS The Girls’ Athletic Association has completed a very active season under the lead- ership of Dorothy Costello, president, Lorraine Merriman. secretary, Miss Clara Mac- Laurin and Mrs. Alice Bagley Clark, instructors. . On March 13, a group of girls witnessed the U. C. Women’s Sports Day. The G. A. A. president, secretary, and senior members were guests at a luncheon held on the campus on the same date. Four Richmond members attended the East Bav Federation of G. A. A. at Hayward on April 10. The girls included two seniors, Lorraine Merriman and Jeanne Johansen, one junior, Marjorie Radke, and one sophomore, Doris Lewis. A group of fifty girls enjoyed the Contra Costa County Playday on April 17 at Crockett. Each girl took part in one major sport—basketball, volleyball, or baseball; and in addition enjoyed swimming. At the weinie roast held April 28 at Blake’s Beach Mrs. Clark made the presentation of awards. In the basketball finals held on April 6, the 2-11 1’s were victorious over the 2-12 team. The victors in the B finals were the 2-10 1’s. The G. A. A. baseball schedule of fi- cially began on May 3. A week-end trip to Stinson Beach on May 15 and 16, and the traditional G. A. A. banquet with the alumni members as guests terminated the semester’s ? activities. sii EA AteA FRACS = nes ete Sree mate varnte’ fete teers 7 SS a : aS ¢ uf q Peta - ; Ror fe re; es Aen 3 erro ark To You Like a rippling stream my thoughts flow on, Of the things that I would do, In hopes that I may some day prove, How much I care .. . for you. Like a bird that’s soaring up on high, My soul goes soaring too, Rising high into the heavens, Each time I think .. . of you. Like the throbbing of a tom-tom, My heart beats fast and true, And every beat and every throb, Is caused, my dear... by you. Like glittering stars my love shines forth, Like roses kissed with dew, And all my life and all my love, I dedicate . . . to you. —Lorraine Merriman, Literature 12-1. Thimble Sketch Friendly grin, cynical eyebrows, homely philosophy, gold-rimmed specs, imperious manner, charming drawl, and always a story to tell—B. X. to his friends—Principal to the students of Richmond High. —Eva Louise Wilson, Literature 12-1. Heinz a la Sinclair Lewis Fifty-seven varieties of smells. A maelstrom of reeky steam, choking smoke, thun- derous noise. All is confusion. The violent clashing and jolting of drab-colored box- cars rock the ground and rattle windows. The wheels squeal as the engine jostles the cars around curved tracks. The engine comes to a panting halt. Boisterous trucks loaded with mushy tomatoes grunt their way to a stop. Then fat hands, lean hands (all dirty, eager hands), reach for the tomatoes. The kids are shooed away. At noon the low, hoarse factory whistle stops the work. In the distance the train retreats clickety-clack down the track with its vinegar and pickles. —George Chin, Literature 12-1. Sierra Twilight Yellow pines and fires murmuring in the cool Sierra breeze. The distant booming of a grouse breaks the stillness. Here in the meadow Mariposa tulips and other wild flowers retire for the night. The hermit thrush breaks into its melodic evening song from a nearby manzanita thicket. Countless insects dip into the silent trout stream at my feet. High, high above, nighthawks circle endlessly. An evening star pierces the grayish sky, above a towering tamarack. fo) oO d z, to) All the world is at rest as I, a tired hiker and fisherman, sense an over-whelming calm steal over me. Twilight in the Sierra, after a long day of activity, is a period of magic restfulness. It is one of the compensations for rolling out of your blankets at six-thirty, cooking your own breakfast, and then hitting the trail to cover from fifteen to twenty-five miles of mountainous country. This particular evening, when we finally reached camp, it was nearly dusk. The group of us had been hiking all day, and as I was free of camp duties, I sat down on a dead fir log to watch the warm yellow sunlight slowly leave the distant granite peaks which gradually became mere leaden-colored shadows against the fading sky. Meanwhile a raucous blue jay with its saucy crest hopped actively from branch to branch in the spreading sugar pine above me. This is one bird, that, because of his continual conversation and active movements, I surely miss when I am away from the mountains. Sometimes his constant chatter of “jay jay” almost drives me to a state of rash actions, but after all the jay is really a cheerful companion. A chipmunk darts up a nearby red fir and is swallowed by a knothole, evidently his home and resting place for the night. The many birds seen in daylight are quietly disappearing from the eye and ear as if remo ved to another world. How different this stillness is from the bright, cheerful mornings. I really think that the most soul-moving part of all nature is the out-of-doors at twilight. The evening is the time which represents calm thoughts and the reviewing of the day’s pleasures and trials. This evening period is the part of nature that has so moved many of our great writers. I laboriously shake myself from this contemplative mood and think again of the present. The pines are quiet. All the world is silent. The evening star above the mighty tamarack shines out brightly. Night is at hand and this episode of twilight is gone forever. —George Lawrence, Literature 11-1. Musings Upon Going to Sleep Regardless of how sleepy, how dull or how devoid of imagination a person may be, he is sure to entertain a few thoughts as he is preparing to enter that condition which causes a diminution of sensation, feeling, and thought amounting to an almost complete cessation of conscious life—sleep. With some people, their musings or medi- tations take form in sullen grumblings, which the innocent pillow absorbs, muffles, and endures, but never repeats. Two examples of these terse types of observations are, “Drat that mosquito!”; or, “Good Lord! What ARE those people doing up there?” These are the most elementary types of reflections and are never to be indulged in by persons of your intelligence, dear reader. Others, being of a more altruistic, or at least, a more agreeable turn of mind are likely to contemplate the loveliness of the night or the comfort of their beds, but even they haven’t attained the highest form of thought that can be reached during this period of the day. It is the time when the mind, with just a bit of prompting, can direct and forget earthly and material matters, and wander hither and yon with no restric- tions or interruptions at all. It is the time when, because of the dark and the quiet, our common-place practical lives take on a tragic tinge of unreality, and our loves, desires, ambitions, and dreams occupy the center of the stage. A whistling solo, just a bit off-key, drifting up from the sidewalk, brings out from the scrap-book of one’s heart, some dust-covered memory of a pleasant day past. The blatant horn of a passing auto aggressively piercing the dense night air, brings about a feeling almost akin to conceit as we commend ourselves for being sanely tucked in bed, while others are out gallivanting. A far-away foghorn, faintly heard, immediately places us on some tramp-steamer, bound for lands afar. Yes, although those individuals who pride themselves on being able to pop off to sleep “as soon as their heads hit the pillow” may be getting a larger amount of beauty sleep, and the circles under their eyes may be a trifle less prominent, I can’t help feeling that they’re missing one of the nicest experiences life has to offer. —Ray Hutchison, Literature 11-1. A Song of Summer The summer winds have tossed the wheat Into gleaming waves of gold, And rippling stalks of ripened corn Their scarves of red unfold. Above the wheat, in mounds of white. The breeze-washed clouds will fly, Until they find a radiant land Beyond the azure sky. —Mary Sampson, Literature 11-1. 4 ay 4 i ree S24, 4 Liprarg—- social Hall f gchool to aan at io 1. A thorn between two roses. 7. Ain’t love grand! 13. Meat grinder’s swing. 2. Senior Day Rock. 8. Is everybody happy? 14. Now, Smile! 9, 3. Madame Butterfly. 9. Pinole Indian. 15. Let’s call the whole thing off. 4. “Sonja” Barick. 10. Co-ed follies. 16. On the rocks. 10. 5. Makin’ up. 11. Editor in chief (get it?). 17. Preachin’ Joe. 6. Three little Chickens. 12. Our mystery trio. 18. Jack, and Jill, and ? The Big Blow Gone are the chances to stand in the hall Gone are the games and the matches that thrill; And gab with the heroes of track and baseball; Gone are the dudes that dressed fit to kill; Gone is the chance under windows to call... Gone are the tests and the incessant drill; Yeah ... gone with the wind. They have gone with the wind. Gone are reports and textbooks galore, And until next August we'll see them no more; But parting with them never did make us sore— The wind can have ’em! . . alioee ; —Catherine Craig, Journalism 2. |. John and Arline, talking over old times. — 9 2 7 2. Bowles, the little angel. . Tony and Cleo, riding in class. | . Millovich and Tandy, a couple of cell-mates. . Tetzschner, shooting it out. OTN 99 = - “Wop” goes a’courtin’ Phyllis Green. . Oscar, swinging it. 18) 8. Johansen and Lutie Ray, a’truckin’, ( re 7 ). Carmen, bathing beauty. 10. McDowell, in the dog house again, AUTOGRAPHS RICHMOND COLLECTION - = = 7 —— _ eee TR eee ema SSS MONE gh ni allie ei ae eins The Shield staff wishes to extend its appreciation to the students who designed the division pages: Cover - - - - - - Marian Reeb Activities - - - - Joseph Ruzich Seniors - - - Dorothy Younglove Sports - - - - - Edward Corbett Literature - - - - - - Betty Tate Humor Frances Pearson - « cane — hn nto OS L609 G8900 EVLL | | | f | | For Reference Not to be taken from this room CHMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY, CA 94804-1659 EC A 3 1143 00685 6091