Richmond High School - Shield Yearbook (Richmond, CA)

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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

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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

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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