Richmond High School - Shield Yearbook (Richmond, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 144 of the 1938 volume:

RICHMOND UNION RICHMOpR ID Rava i Xt 7 = “ COLLECTION RICHMOND | | COLLECTION | ne | RICHMOND | | COLLECTION Renee er eer oee os ee, Table of Contents SE:N1OR $ ACTIVITIES SFO OR 1-8 HUM OR In Memoriam WALTER MARKUS YESTERDAY . . . he was with us —an excellent scholar —active in school events —an all-around good fellow TODAY .. . he is gone —but we, the seniors, cherish his memory —for friendship is timeless SHIELD STAFF Standing: Alma Clark, Betty Louck, John Gar- vey, Anna Poage, Miss Bradley. Seated: Patsy Osborne, Lillian Anderson, Peggy McNeil , Zella Jane Mark, Marjorie Radke. SHIELO STAEFE Midihoneess ines Ue ah i Oe a Cae ey Ne 4 Business Manager a et! Se Oe eds Oe) JC LORENE, PRASRER | Senior Bditor. @4--. 8.42) dew est ee ee ae Se IP ATSY OSEORNE } | Activities Editor - - - - - - =: = = LILLIAN ANDERSON Sports. Editar = 8-). 2 So eee 3 - - Epwarp CorBeTt i Humor Editor av) fey yews OR, sees eh) Te ere! eee BN ARV i f ALMA CLARK Betty Louck ; . } Maryorte RADKE Assistant Editors - : e s 2 = = af i ZELLA JANE MARK ANNA POAGE BEVERLY STEVENS PAVISER fae oats! BOR As i se +9 cs. “4 Miss-PRANcESM. BRApiny Photographer. -° = -° = = o- = + Wirntam Busa PS ™ 5 Hi a aa ie sci CHARLES CRIPPEN JOHN GARVEY JEAN HANSEN NANCY FERRIER COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES January 19, 1937 Gems from the Musical Fantasy “Madame Sherry’ - Hoschna March “Heads Up” So io er Teac sO pe 8 4 ORCHESTRA Invocation - : : : c : : : Rev. R. Marvin Stuart Community Methodist Episcopal Church, El Cerrito Our City Richmond - - - - - - - Student Speakers History = “= «= % = 3 —-'.-, Nancy Perrier Industry - - - - - = - John Garvey Education - - - - + = = Jean Hansen Recreation - - - - - - Charles Crippen Viennese Melody—Violin Duet - - - - - _ Fritz Kreisler Jeanne Hawkins - Ruth Campbell Piesentation- of (lace = 2s) =) ee SS BX, Tooker Presentation of Diplomas - - - - - - - W.T. Helms Songs = = = -- = «= + = «= «= (Class January, 1938 Exit March— “Three Cheers’: = % 9+. =. = =� 2-28, « Pieen ORCHESTRA ta i = CLASS ACHIEVEMENTS A new record of activities and achievements has been made by the January class of 1938. On August 2 school reopened with a senior as Student Body president, Bob Hartwig at the helm. To help him govern the school were seven other graduating seniors: Jeanne Johansen, Virginia Falls, Remy Zuur, Theophilo Regello, Tom Whitesides, John Garvey, and Preston Sampson. Under their leadership many improvements have been made. The most important of all is the loudspeaker system by which our games are broadcast play by play. Also started this term is a different pin and ring selection plan. The senior class has had the pleasure of selecting the first permanent school ring and pin, and also of being the first class to wear them. Jeanne Johansen, social chairman, with the aid of Betty Louck and Kenny Speer, presented a splendid Student Body program. It was an impersonation of a radio “Jam-Session”, and was enjoyed by every- one. At the first senior class meeting the officers for the term were elected. They are George Lawrence, president; Junior Scott, vice- president; Marie Doney, secretary, and Verna Miller, treasurer. First on the list of senior activities was the Senior Party. An autumn setting, a program, dancing, and refreshments were included in the afternoon’s enjoyment. Senior Day was the biggest event of the senior activities. This year everything was in a hill-billy spirit. The play, with a large cast of forty-nine, was a huge success. On the committee for this feature were Betty Louck, chairman, Lillian Anderson, George Law- rence, J. Scott, and Louise Wilson. The Senior Banquet, held on January 6, was presented in a new way, with a nautical theme as a background. Chairmen for the different committees were: Jean Han- sen, decorations; Lorraine Merriman, will-and-prophecy; Anna Poage, food; Virginia Falls, program, and Remy Zuur, cleanup. In athletics, a new high was hit this year. The Oilers marched straight down the field to take the A.C.A.L. title. Seven graduating seniors showed great fighting spirit in achieving this goal. They were: Bobe Crane and Dante Lazzeretti, co-captains, Kenny Speer, Owen Henson, John Putkey, Walter Batchelder, and Jim Lowrie. Bob Crane, because of his scholastic ability and his good showing in athletics, was awarded a scholarship by the 20-30 Club. In the Honor Society this semester are five graduating seniors who have been awarded the platinum pin. They are Bob Hartwig, Wilma Brown, Lorraine Merriman, Lorene Prather, and Lillian Ander- son. Five other members of this January class made the Honor Society, and were graduated on the honor roll. CLASS OFFICERS GEORGE LAWRENCE JUNIOR SCOTT MARIE DONEY VERNA MILLER JEANNE HAWKINS HARRY EKSTROM LOUISE MALLOY JUNE ANDREWS JOE BERRUEZO JULIET PASQUINI LEO SCHIFFERLE FRANCES STRAIN JOHN RINNA LORRAINE MERRIMAN GEORGE BRANDON CHARLOTTE BALDWIN LIONEL TIBBS BETTY LOUCK PRESTON SAMPSON BOB HARTWIG CAROLYN KNIGHT HAROLD HUEHN GERALDINE SWEET CLARENCE THOMPSON HAZEL GREENDALE KENNETH SPEER RUTH ENGBERG EMALINE ROSENSTRAUCH EMILIO BIAGINI ISLEA NEGUS —p DOROTHY BALL GEORGE LAWRENCE VIRGINIA SMITHHART EVERETT LAMBRECHT MARGARET HORTON THOMAS WHITESIDES MATILDA CORTEZ MAE ERSKINE LOYD CHRISTOPHER MARIE MOCZKOWSKI TARO FUKUSHIMA WILSON GENGLER ROSEMARYE MONTOYA OWEN HENSON LILLIAN CHRISTENSEN RUTH CAMPBELL WARREN ALLINGER HELEN FRATES ORVILLE FROST ROBERT PATTEN MARGARET TIDWELL RAYMOND MARTIN DOROTHY McCLINTOCK GLORIA PASCHAL FRANK BROUGHAM SELMA DANNA B R A D U T : G = 9 D T : T € 5 ADELINE THAYER EDWARD HUNT DELLA BRUNO WARREN YOUNG ANNA POAGE MERVIN PHILIPS SHERLEY DE VENNEY LORENE PRATHER SILIO CECCHI BEVERLY STEVENS JOHN GARVEY TRA CAPPS DOROTHY McCORMACK DAIR TANDY NELL LJUTIC LILLIAN CHURCH LAURENCE ABRAO DOROTHY BAILEY WILLIAM STOLKER CAMPBELL McINTYRE WILMA BROWN DON McANDREWS LILLIAN ANDERSON ELIZABETH MUSSO JAMES PARISH JEANNE JOHANSEN - JOSEPHINE MASLOV JIM RIPLEY IDA COSTA YOSHIKO KATAYANAGI | ELVIN NICHOLSON MARIE DONEY | JOHN P. 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Donatp Apams—Horace Horsecollar deserts the comic page. Warren ALLincer—Ancient Greek doffs toga. EucENE ALves—Fisherman sans luck. Littian ANpERSoN—Champagne at Schaparelli’s. Waxtrer ANpDERSON—Jolly-jump-up; woo f-woof boy. June AnprEws—Lolly Parsons gossips on. Mary ArMANINI—Clean aprons and smiles. Dorotuy Bartey—Hot-cha on toast; dancing doll. Cuar.otre Batpwin—Goose-girl does her hair up; leaves geese home. DorotHy Batt—Dutch girl minus wooden shoes. Marsorte BANNER—Corn stalk goes flirtatious. AS WE SEE THEM Water BarcHeLDER—Pigskin lover; triple thrill man. Nona Baru—-Light and dark fantasy. Cireo Beacu—Lucky Strike Christmas ad. Jor Berrurzo—Dance hall man; fashion plate. Emitio Bracrnt—Hot sauce garnished with violets. DANrIEL BicgNaLt—Still water runs deep. Witi1amM Bonnetra—Kewpie with a rhythm com- plex. Norman Bowser—Canine kid; grinning model. MartHa BraatEN—Lowizie gets an eddication. Grorce Branpon—Chanticleer crows but his sun doesn’t rise. Berry Bronson—Blonde dynamite in a vanity case. Frank BroucHamM—Smile on a cracker barrel. Witma Brown—Webster’s dictionary on its best behavior. AvELE Bruno—Radio with static. Britt Burrett—Molasses in January. Dwain Bussry—Noon time in the nuthouse. RutH Campsett—Rubinoff with a Missouri drawl. Ira Capps—Pugilist on Park avenue; gentleman in a brawl. LeNA Capra—Moonlight and spaghetti. Marvin CartitE—Romeo in cords; dental advertisement. Stirio Ceccu1r—Ex “Chip” off the football block. GrorcE Cuin—Rapier concealed in kimono sleeve. CLarson Cuirwoop—Happy Hooligan smiling through. Litt1AN CurIsTENSEN—Bright sunlight on a cold northern sea. Lioyp CuristopHER—Joe Di Maggio’s headache. Liuian Cuurcu—Apache’s girl; Paris at mid- night. Atma Ciark—School marm with the giggles. Dorotuy Coitins—Shamrocks growing by the blarney stone. Matitpa Correz—Spanish moonlight and tinkling guitars. Iba Costa—-Sugar on black velvet. Bos Crane—Cleats on man-mountain. CHARLES CrippEN—Gigolo falls in love (with him. self). Wititiam Cronesperry—C ircus trainer’s pipe dream. SeLMA Danna—The laff with a smile wins. SHIRLEY DE VeENNEY—Drug store debutante. BLaKeLEy Dickinson—Charley McCarthy done in flesh and blood. Marie Doney—Elf forsakes glen for school room. RicHarp Dowpaxin—Farmer‘s boy on vacation; innocence of expression. Harry Exstrom—tThe ghost of Ichabod Crane. Rutu Enceerc—Thin ice over maple sugar. Tuomas Enst¢n—Morpheus droops his eyelids; ho-hum. Mae Erskine—Calico kitten with shoe button eyes. Ricuarp Eusanks-—Ice cream soda with chip on shoulder. Mary Fatciont—Feminine dictator from Italy. VircintA Fatts—Doll house wired for sound. Nancy Ferrier—Cracked ice and banked fires. Emity Fowett—Gramophone blaring at the car- nival. HeLeN Frates—Raye! Raye! Martha and the mouth. ALFRED FrecGULIA—Organ grinder’s swing in a music hall. OrvILLE Frost—Eliphalet Hopper comes to school. Taro FuxkusHima—War lord in a study hall. Joun Garvey—Totem pole with super sales com- plex. Witson GencLer—Curbstone cutie eatin’ spinach. Epna Guiert—Loud echo in a gym suit. Tony Gomes—Cannon ball goes boom. EKuLat1a GraNapA—Spanish in five easy lessons. Haze. GreENDALE—Large grin at a funeral; laugh in the dark. Lapy-Bera Hapsett—Cocktail hour at the Ritz. June Hammert—All quiet on the western front. JEAN Hansen—Juno with feet of clay. Bos Harrtwic—Communist with capital; voice of authority. Otive Hauce—Spice cake well sugared. JEANNE Hawkins—Proud beauty wrapped in cellophane. Owen Henson—Gleaming pitch forks in a load of hay. HreLen Herron—Pale moon on a cloudless night. Marcaret Horton—Bally-hoo baby; sing-song gal. Harotp HurHn—Bookworm working way through college. Epwarp Hunt—Soft sunlight, highly polished. JEANNE JoHANSEN—Wax doll in a dress shop. YosHiko Katayanaci—Cherry blossoms in the snow. Tsuyuko Kawat—Sphinx behind the fan. THomaAs Krarns—Kelly-green from the Isle of Man. CaroL_yn Knicut—Lancelot’s lady; stream-lined version. Joun Kostca—Undercover man. Everett LamBrecHtT—Country store equipped with laughing gas. EveLtinaA LAnze—Lillies, sweet and ungilded. GrorcE LAwrRENCE—Romance in a book of wisdom. Dante LazzereTTI—Spaghetti and red checked table cloths. Mary Lico—Primroses in the shade. Neti Lyutrc—Glamour frozen hard; winter in Austria. Berry Louck—Cat sharpens claws on velvet. James Lowrie—Spike haired mass of muscle. Marie Lucey—Spirit haunting the cosmetic counter. DonaLtp McAnprews—A plane, silently smoothing soft wood. Dorotuy McCriintock—Loud ticking of the clock on the mantel. Dorotay McCormack—Rabh-rah girl; 50 yard line cutie. Campse_t McInryre—Scotch heather with sound effects. Janet McNew—Curlilocks on her night off. Louts—E Mattoy—French fire in an Irish shanty. Juttia Marcuire.to—Mouse at midnight with the cat away. CLARENCE Marcos—Sling-shot with stones; mos- quito man. ZELLA JANE Mark—Mother goose rhyme; swing version. Ray Martin—Crazy rhythm takes a slide. JosEPHINE Mastoy—Grapenuts with plenty of sugar. LorraInE Merrrtman—Fluffy cotton and melodic voice. VerRNA MitteR—Soda pop; half pint bottle. Marre Moczkowski—Grecian lines in Parisian gowns. RosemaryE Montoya—J um ping jack with “umph”. aes Musso—Gold dagger under gay ker- chief. IsteA Necus—A candy heart framed in lace. Frances Nevitte—Devils’ food cake in short skirts. Exvin Nicnhotson—An unwanted card, the joker. Micuart Nunez—Clanking spurs in sudden dark. SHIRLEY OrtTHMAN—Jazz band in haunted house. Parricta OsporNeE—Eve meets serpent: Paradise lost. James Partso—Adonis wearing red suspenders. GiortA Pascuat—Orchids in an icebox. Jutiet Pasgurnt—Dancing marionette does Shake- speare. Rosert Patrten-—Dignity goes home in a barrel. Mervin Puitres-—-A radio without tubes. Epwarp Prero—A diamond in the rough. Anna Poace—Cool mint julip on a summery day. Joun Powers-—Fight promoters’ dream man. LorRENE PRATHER—Typewriter, full speed ahead. CEecELIA Prior—Cup of coffee at bed-time. Joun PurKey—Blue Beard on his guard. JouHn Quapros Jr.—Cuban Pete—king of “big apple” beat. THEOPHILO REceELLo—Music box: perpetual motion. HeLen RicHarp—Diana shoots—off her mouth, Joun Rrnna—Primo Carnera on comeback trail. Puititie Rios—‘Much ado about nothing.” Jim RipLtey—A page from Esquire in black and white. VioLtet Rose—Moonlight on waves at Waikiki. EMALINE ROSENSTRAUCH—Fire engine tries to “truck”, Preston SAmpson—Bean pole meets loudspeaker. GrorcE SarceNT—Rube visits big city under coon- skin cap. Junior Scotr—A kaleidescope of ability and tal- ent. Berry Smiru—Table d’hote (with entrees). VircIniA SMITHHEART—Cauldron of fun under a blackish lid. Kenny Speer—Loud report of gun: repeater. BreverLy SteveNS—Firecrackers and fizz water. June Stevenson—A rose without thorns. WiturAm Sto_tKer—Elf king on a New Year’s spree. FRANCES StrRAIN—Nimble fingers tapping upward to success. Frep Stump—aAn eternal Tom Sawyer. Don SuxK—Speed hound riding a merry-go-round. GERALDINE Sweet—Dresden china doll playing bridge. Joun Tempy—Gabriel struts his stuff. ADELINE THAYER—Greeneyed pussy cat—claws not attached. CLARENCE THompson-——Life of the party gets squelched. LioneL Tussps—Monkey sans organ and tin cup. Marcaret TipweELL—Oriental perfume in a kitchen. Tom Wuireswes—Great Dane guarding football domicile. Louise Witson—Smoke from an ice cream cone. Warren Younc—Silent breezes on a June night. Remy Zuur—Friendly overgrown puppy, glad to be alive. THOSE FEUDIN’ SENIORS “Great balls of fire!” I never heard that expression without thinking what happened on Senior Day. It was in a tavern in the Kentucky mountains. All is serene as G. (Lil Abner Coy) Lawrence, J. Scott, and K. Speer harmonize on “The Martins and the Coys” over a glass of butter milk; but when Daisy Mae Martin (Jeanne Johansen) strolls in, every- one knows that no good will come of it. The Martins and the Coys are the feudinist families in the Kaintuck hills. Well, Daisy Mae and Li'l Abner get together and don’t even see or hear Mammy (Virginia Falls) and Pappy (Frank Brougham) Coy come in and order their sodies. Pretty soon, the Martins come slinkin’ in with their guns, and ihey no sooner drag Daisy Mae away from Li’l Abner, than in come the Coys, just a huntin’ for some nice fat Martins. However, their wives put an end to the fightin’. Mammy, seein’ as how things is, calls for a little entertainment. Well, a quartet sings a sad song about “The Old Pine Tree,” the Sunk Holler orchestry hits up a tune, and some folks put on some real nice drammer while Mournful Maggie (Alma Clark) gives a right smart readin’ (Lorraine Merriman wrote it). Then Hairless Joe (Al Fregulia) plays his accordion, and two gals (F. Neville and S. Orthman) puts on an Apache dance. Durin’ the program, everyone forgets the feudin’ and Daisy Mae and Li’l Abner gets together agin’. But then a Martin says, “Daisy Mae! Quit carryin’ on with that shiftless skonk. It’s a scandal to the jay birds.” And a Coy spits back, “Aw, you ain’t fitten to ’ssociate with weasels yourself.” So the trouble begins. Well, right in the middle of the feud, in comes a dainty little fellow, who scolds the men for bein’ impolite in front of ladies; however, when he lets out that he is a Highlander from Piedmont, the Martins and the Coys hauls him out pretty fast. After that, the two families make up and give the sweethearts their blessings. While everyone is enjoyin’ drinks on the house, in comes the girls to dance for them. The chorus, W. Batchelder, B. Crane, O. Frost, O. Henson, J. Lowrie, J. Rinna, and K. Speer, leaps, twirls, and kicks daintily across the stage and the curtain falls. In short, the Senior Day Program was a howling success. The credit goes to Betty Louck, who wrote the script, Mrs. Cora McLennan, who directed, Mrs. Bernice James, who provided such appropriate stage settings, and Miss Alysse Clark, who directed the dancers. Finally the cast deserves a world of credit for their full-hearted cooperation. After Bob (Trojan Warrior) Crane, and Jean (Bo-Peep) Hawkins re- ceived their awards for the best costumes, the seniors proceeded to enjoy sitting in classes, to dance through three lunch periods, and to recall th e funniest parts of the program. This last they will be doing for many years to come. | ACTIVITIES: ADMINISTRATION Pee LUCKEE enue Pear Principal M. Elizabeth Kinnear - Vice-Principal David C. Gray - - - Vice-Principal Arleigh Williams - - - Dean of Boys Muriel Willett - - - - Dean of Girls ART DEPARTMENT—Mabelle Woodman. COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT—David C. Gray, Nina Beauchamp, Selina Hardesty, Frances Dixon, Hannah Drewry, Helen Johnson, Ella Eachus, Jeanne Taylor, Grace Condon, A. Marion Stockton. Stanley Johnson. HOME ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT — Jennie Gardner, Ruth Stewart, Vivian Carlson. LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT—Dorothy Cox, Ma- rie Alonzo, Elizabeth Roberts, Louise Marcollo. Dorothy Swenson, Blanche Connor. ENGLISH DEPARTMENT—Nellie Pehrson, Ber- nice James, Cora McLennan, Vivian Vaughan, Ger- trude Weatherby, Edith Smith, Jean Turner, Fran- ces Bradley, Grace B. Dotts, Virginia Lee Staunton. Irene Webber. MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT — Helen Hoe- fer, Margaret Broberg, Ruth Peterson, M. Elizabeth Kinnear, Muriel Willett. PHYSICAL DEPARTMENT — Philip Hempler, Robert Pascoe, Frank Ribbel, Clara McLaurin. Helen McDonald, Alice Bagley Clark. SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT — Robert Sikes, Lila Reeb, Gladys Nunn, Hazel Olson, Car- roll Parrill, E. V. Cain, Helen Brooke, Louise Alex- ander, Grace Timmons Berk, F. L. Culbertson, Agnes Weatherson. MUSIC DEPARTMENT—George Morris, Louise Robinson. SCIENCE DEPARTMENT—Helen Parker, Wil- liam Bush, Martin Swenson, Wayne Perry, Charles Waugh, Alysse Clark, Arthur Selleck. VOCATIONAL DEPARTMENT-—John E. Doney, William Neely, F. C. Gilbert, Martin E. Salmi, Har- old Cunningham. CONTINUATION DEPARTMENT—Ruth Utter. LIBRARIAN—-Zelma Reeve. Sixteen students this semester attained the honor of wearing the platinum pin, the highest honor award given in school. This is the largest group ever to be presented with platinum pins in the history of the school. High senior students holding these pins are: Lillian Anderson, Wilma Brown, Robert Hartwig, Lorraine Merriman, and Lorene Prather. Betty Clinger, Arline Coe, Hazel Dawson, Margaret Groshell, Robert Himes, Lois McKenna, Dolly Miyamoto, Jean Sonada, Charles Peterson, Betty Tate, and Mildred Walker are the other members wearing the platinum pin, which signifies membership in the Honor Society for six quarters. A total of fifty students attained membership in the organization. Thirty-eight sophomore students’ names were placed on the Honor Roll. Tommy Curtin was president for the first quarter and Jean Sonada during the last quarter. The society conducted their customary coaching system, whereby the members aid other students who have difficulty with their school work. Miss Gertrude Weather- by is the group sponsor. HONOR SOCIETY | 4 UPPER PICTURE—Standing: Margaret Kennedy, Evelyn Brisbin, Beatrice Moorehead, Charles Peterson, Phillip Gillette, Donald Himes, Edward Garvey, Bob Hartwig, Clyde Baker, Mary Sampson, Betty Tate, Dominic Scalise, Arthur Sassone. Seated: Ruth Seaton, Margaret Cochran, Evelyn Tobiason, Thelma Walsh, Opal Amaral, Anna Beth Garside, Nancy Neville, Lorraine Merriman, Betty Louck, Peggy McNeil, Anna Poage, Verna Miller, Hazel Gier, Lupe Avila. LOWER PICTURE—-Standing: Lillian Outman, Evelyn Robero, Martha Jean Carlson, Dixie Lee Drew, Alma Clark, Genevieve Mes- singer, Stevina Freggiaro, Hazel Dawson, Marjorie Dunster, Betty Clinger, Margaret Groshell, and Lois McKenna. Seated: Martha Papadakis, Jean Sonada, Jean Hudson, Lil- lian Anderson, Lorene Prather, Emily Cometta, Mary Selig, Margaret Brown, Arline Coe, Mildred Walker, Ermenia Casazza WINGED SHIELD Among the various activities of the Winged Shield this term, was the selection of Vigilantes to manage all traffic at home football games. James Lowrie acted as Vigilante chairman. The officers of the Winged Shield are Kenneth Speer, president; Jim Lowrie, vice-president; and Hubert Transue, secretary. Arleigh Williams, dean of boys, is the club’s adviser. Both formal and informal initiation plans for new members were worked out this semester. The season’s activities concluded with the semi-annual Bean Feed at which time new members were initiated. COMMISSIONERS Standing: Theophilo Regello, Preston Sampson, Robert Hart- wig, Thomas Whitesides. Seat- ed: Remy Zuur, Bob Korb, Vir- ginia Falls, Helen Godman, John Garvey. y GIRLS’ LEAGUE Lois McKenna, Carolyn Knight, Emily Cometta. ? BOYS’ LEAGUE Bob Crane, John Odisio, Jack Myers. WINGED SHIELD Hubert Transue, Kenneth Speer, James Lowrie, Walter Batchelder. THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Using the new bicameral system of legislation for the first time, the commissioners have accomplished much this semester. With Bob Hartwig, Student Body president, | heading the upper classmen, and John Garvey, vice-president, presiding over the S y } i 8 lower classmen, the new type of government has proved its efficiency. This year the Student Body purchased a public address system for use in the auditorium, in the gymnasium, and on the athletic field. In addition, it financed 4 several improvements on the football field. Before the big league games the board sponsored rallies and rally stunts, including a parade through Richmond. The commissioners also sponsored the sale of pom-poms for rooters. In cooperation with the Parent-Teachers’ Association, the Student Body held a Football Dance. GIRLS’ LEAGUE At the first meeting of the Girls’ League held on September 27, a musical program was presented and Miss Dorothy Cox, French teacher, spoke about her recent trip to France. President Carolyn Knight, vice-president Lois McKenna, and Miss Muriel Willett, dean of girls, attended the Girls’ League Convention at Concord on October 30. The Senior Tea, given by the 1-12 girls for the 2-12 girls Wednesday, December 8, % was under the auspices of the Girls’ League. Beginning next term, the league will have charge of the Big Sister Movement. BOYS’ LEAGUE With President Bob Crane presiding, the Boys’ League had its first meeting on September 28. Clint Evans, well known freshman coach of the University of California, was the guest speaker and gave the boys an interesting talk on athletics. Sound movies on sugar production and refinement were presented on November 17. In addition to the other usual business meetings, the Boys’ League presented entertainment for the Girls’ League on December 15. Assisting the president in manag- ing business affairs were Jack Myers, vice-president, and John Odisio, secretary-treas- urer. Arleigh Williams, dean of boys, acts as adviser. VIGILANTES—Standing: John Rinna, Dante Lazzeretti, Don Adams, Carl Crisler, Eu- gene Turner, Hubert Transue, Lawrence Pearce, George Law- rence. Seated: John Quadros, Steve Welch, Romeo Pasquini, George Kendrick, Marvin Car- lile, Remy Zuur, Theophilo Re- gello, Taro Fukushima, Bob Hartwig. TOP ROW: George Brandon, Bob Hopkins, La Von Aikens, Bill Bonnetta, Jack DeBarrows, James Forbes. Evelyn Loskot, Ro- berta Morris, Doris Legion, Evelyn Cadson. MIDDLE ROW: Louie Ruffatto, Dario Vallergo, Allan Smith, Joe Duarte, Ludd Johnson, Dante Falcioni, Emerald McCullough, Bob Martin, Darwin Inman, Mr. George Morris, instructor, Lyle Willeys. BOT- TOM ROW: Joe Price, Ralph Garcia, Frank Bronson, Dwight Dickinson, Dick Rickard, Bill Carroll. Raymond Henson, Wood- row Wilson, Emilio Scalise, Paul Dasher, Donna Jewett, Pete Ruffato, John Temby. BAND The band is school spirit set to music. The thiry-six members played for all the games, rallies, and programs this term. At the football games they paraded at the halves, led by drum major George Brandon. They played for the opening and closing of all the assemblies this term. GIRL RESERVES—Back: Ruth Dingle, Rosemary Millar, Virginia Jones. Front: Regina Cunan, Velda Maddox. GIRL RESERVES A program of varied activities, under the guidance of Velda Maddox, president; Miss Jean Turner, and Miss Vivian Vaughan, new advisers, included a sophomore party, a weinie roast at Alvarado Park, a Community Chest luncheon, and a Ring breakfast; a talk by Miss Margaret Broberg, a club council meeting at 3erkeley, a Christmas dinner on December 3, jointly given with the Berkeley clubs, a Vesper Service at the Stanford Chapel, and the dis- tribution of Christmas baskets. As a climax to the semester’s activities, the girls enjoyed a kitchen party at their last meeting held Decem- ber 16. LADY OF THE LAMP With community health as its theme, the L. O. L. club has come to the end of another successful semester under direction of a com- petent staff of officers and faculty advisers, Miss Helen Parker and Miss Alysse Clark. Included in the semester’s activities were visits to the Golden State Creamery and the Richmond City Hall, and a Christmas party. L. O. L.—Juliet Pasquini, Helen Herron, Rosemarye Montoya, Loretta Smith. Lee | TOP ROW: John Temby, Albert Moscrop, Junior Padavania, Joe Higgins, Bob Martin, Lois Peck, Roberta Morris. MIDDLE ROW: Peter Ruffato, Gerald Keiser, Billy Gemmer, Joe Price, George Brandon, Glen Butler, Jimmy Forbes, Ray Martin, Louis Ruffato, Mr. Morris. BOTTOM ROW: Emily Rodriques, La Von Aikens, Alma Clark, Melva Thompson, Marilyn Martin, Wood- row Wilson, Joan Calkins, Orla Reeves, Charlotte Baldwin, Goldie Atwood, Jeanne Hawkins, Jean Hansen. ORCHESTRA Handicapped by the loss of many of its members, the high school orchestra did not make any public appearances this term. The regular orchestra group, consisting of twenty-six members, played for the commencement exercises on January 19. Next term, Mr. George Morris, conductor, plans to have the orchestra make most of the public appearances instead of the band. LIBRARY GIRLS The Library Girls started their social activi- ‘ties this term with a wienie roast at Blake’s ‘Quarry. On January 5 the banquet, a semi- annual affair, was held in honor of Anna Poage, the graduating library girl, and her mother. he other girls assisting Miss Zelma Reeve, libfarian, were: Opal Amaral, Lea McCor- nqi¢k, Margaret Corrie, March Kong, Mildred Walker, Elsie Johnson, Inez Curtis, Mary Ellen Drigcoll, and Ermenia Casazza. Program Committee Because of the increased enrollment this semester there have been few program s. The program committee suggested several pro- grams but due to the necessity of presenting each program twice it was not considered advisable to give them. The only outside speaker was Mr. Floyd Haas who gave an iflastrated lecture on Death Valley. PROGRAM COMMITTEE—Jeanne Johansen, Kenneth Speer, Betty Transue. LIBRARY GIRLS—Standing: March Kong, Lea McCor- mick, Margaret Corrie. Seated: Ermenia Casazza, Mildred Walker, Elsie Johnson, Mary Ellen Driscoll. STAMP CLUB Collecting and trading of stamps are the principle activi- ties of this organization. During the week of October 25, Chinese ; and Japanese stamps were dis- played. The club officers are Karl Cavin, president; Bob Car- hart, vice-president, and Eleanor Jane Perry, secretary. Stanley } Johnson is the faculty adviser. STAMP CLUB— Eleanor Jane Perry, Earl Cavin. AIRPLANE CLUB— Ralph Wilcox, Clyde Holloway, John Bonelli. YELL LEADERS— Anne Fraitas, Bob Korb, Jack Thurbon, Volene Holder. AIRPLANE CLUB Boys interested in model planes form the Airplane Club, which was organized this term. An indoor plane meet was held December 3, in the gym. Clyde Holloway was the winner with his model remaining in the air for one minute and fifteen seconds. Officers leading the club’s activities are Clyde Holloway, president; Ralph Wilcox, vice-president; John Bonelli, secretary-treasurer, and Chester Cox, publicity manager. William Bush is the faculty adviser. PHOTO CLUB The first meeting of the Photography Club was held on October 6, 1937. This newly organized group has not had much chance for progress this semester because of poor weather. Demonstrations on printing and portrait lighting presented by members of the club were the main activities of the semester. At the present time the club has 15 members. Officers are Heizo Oshima, president; Richard Sargent, vice-president, and Andrew Brasesco, secretary. William Bush is faculty adviser. JOURNALISM CLASSES The Hi-Nus, weekly school paper, was successful in publishing 15 issues of variety in appearance and content, under the leadership of Miss Frances Bradley, adviser, Lillian Anderson, editor, and George Newcomb, business manager. Numerous feature stories and the clever art work of Ed Corbett, 1-12 student, aided the classes in printing i attractive issues. Two special editions were printed, a “Razzberry” edition and the “Inklings” literary supplement issue. The latter included a supplementary sheet filled with original student writings. The practice of printing a literary supplement at least once a term may become a customary feature of the paper in the future. Four members of the journalism classes attended the Press Day Convention at the University of California and learned new ideas for school publications. The Shield, semi-annual publication, is also put out by the journalism students. Student reporters from both classes are selected to write articles for the book. Another accomplishment of the journalism group this semester was the partial financing of a new speed-graphic camera and enlarging equipment. TOP ROW: Edward Pippo, John O’Donohoe, Phillip Rios, John Garvey, Bob Crane, Robert Patten, Ray Hutchison. SECOND ROW: Blakeley Dickinson, Lossie Collins, Juanita Souse, Marjorie Radke, Charlene Dreibelbis, Louise Wilson, Velda Maddox. BOTTOM ROW: Bonita Burpee, Evelyn Robero, Ila Baker, Betty Soderblom, Miriam Gresham, Peggy McNeil, Lillian Anderson, Patsy Osborne, Aleen Moore. PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB Dick Sargent, Clyde Holloway, Heizo Oshima. A GLIMPSE BACK August 23-—1504 students and 10 new teachers joyfully (?) return to the little red school house. August 30—New tennis courts ready for play. Finally! September 7-—George Lawrence will head seniors. You tell ’°em George. September 10—Football opener finds Oilers and Concord choking on dust of scoreless tie. September 15—Honor Society awards a platinum pin to President Bob Hartwig. Mr. Floyd Haas gives Senate and Assembly colorful lecture on Death Valley. September 17—San Rafael downed 32-7 in night game. Spectators dazzled by Oilers’ new red pants. Student card sales at 709 and, going up! “Big Red” Garvey leads sales with 213. September 23—First rally of season held in Boys’ Gym. Ribbel discloses winning plays. September 24—-Undefeated Pittsburg is sprayed with oil! Henson pulls surprise field goal giving us win of 9-6. September 23—Boys’ League hears Cal frosh foot- ball coach, Clint Evans. September 29—President Carolyn Knight opens first Girls’ League meeting. Miss Dorothy Cox tells of “French Girls”. September 30—The Red Pants win again! Rich- mond 25, Alhambra 0. October 1—Vacation! — At the expense of our teachers, who attended Institute at R.U.H.S. October 11—Pom-Poms on sale. There’ll be plenty of color in our games this season! October 12—A permanent ring is chosen by seniors and 2-11’s. Congratulations on the new system! October 14—Miss Broberg tells Honor Society about “Archery in England and France”. Maggie knows how, too. October 15—First league game. Oilers 31-Alameda 0. Girl yell leaders introduced. We can’t help but win the title now! Shield sales begin. October 16—Four R.U.H.S. journalists attend Press meet at Cal. October 19—-Peggy McNeil elected Shield editor. Congratulations Peg! October 20—Shield staff meets and decides on bigger and more “pitchurs”. We’re all for you staff! October 21—Great balls of fire! Seniors go hill- billy on Senior Day. October 22—The sweetest story ever told! Rich- mond 19-Berkeley 0. October 27—Sophs hold Hallowe’en Party. P.-T.A. gives card party and makes $31. “Oh boy, that dance!” say the Seniors. October 29—Journalism class gives us the razz- berries, while the Oilers give Albany the ax to the tune of 31-0. October 30—Girls’ League representatives attend convention in Concord. Four girls travel to San Francisco for G.A.A. conference. November 2—Report cards. Everybody’s happy about the whole thing! November 4—Get out your autograph books! Here comes Charlie McCarthy, Fibber McGee and Molly, Deanna Durbin, and lots of others. It’s the Student Association Jam Session. November 5—The Red Tornado mops up Hayward 33-6! November 9—-Walloping good rally! Buddy (Rich- mond) Brown pursues John (Highlander) Garvey, who is downed and thoroughly sprayed by the oil can. November 10—The Winnah! 5000 see Oilers cop A.C.A.L. title by playing Piedmont to 6-6 tie. 13 students are awarded platinum pins. These two incidents show what Richmond’s made of. November 15—Jean Hansen, Nancy Ferrier, John Garvey, and Charles Crippen chosen as speak- ers for Commencement. Basketball practice begins. November 18—Crane, Batchelder, and Vargas elected to AlIl-A.C.A.L. team. 20-30: Club honors football varsity, awarding scholarshpi to Bob Crane and oil can to Jack Myers. November 19---Hi-Nus introduces “Inklings” sup- plement. November 22—Frank Kovacs and Bob Harmon give exhibition matches on R.U.H.S. tennis courts. November 24-26—More vacation! Institute and turkey. December 2—Verna Miller displays real talent in her marionette show for the Honor Society. December 3—Oilers defeated by San Rafael in basketball opener, 22-29. December 7—Richmond meets Crockett at home. Result: 32-23 for us. December 8—1-12 girls honor high senior girls with informal tea. December 10—Low seniors dance Big Apple in Girls’ Gym. Yeah man! Basketball at Concord. December 13—Office-seekers file petitions. December 14—Richmond in toss-up with Pittsburg Pirates. Girls’ League hears first-class musical program sponsored by Boys’ League. December 15—Athletes receive letters and stars. G.A.A. awards pins and badges at banquet. December 16-—We meet Crockett there. December 17—We honor our Varsity at P.-T.A. football dance. Merry Christmas! Home for two weeks. January 5—Boys’ League repeats musical program for themselves. January 6—Grads enjoy turkey dinner and dancing at Senior Banquet. January 7—University tosses for baskets with us on the home court. January 11—Ditto Martinez there. January 14— Got your Shield? January 19—Seniors sing final farewell at Com- mencement exercises and enjoy traditional graduation dance. January 21—School’s out till Monday. SITTING, left to right: Charles Baldinger, Ed Spaulding, John Mewha, Joe Vargas, Richard Chin, Jack Myers, Bob Gragg, Do Hinkley, Dominic Scalise, Bernardo Fernandez. KNEELING, left to right: John Putkey, Carlo Biagini, Steve Kocolas, Brun Banducci, Jack Rogocci, Kenny Speer, Bob Crane, Bob Peterson, Dante Lazzeretti, Hubert Transue, James Lowrie. STANDING left to right: Coach Bob Pascoe, Ed Horn, Lester Putnam, John O’Donohoe, Tak Katayanagi, Neil Ewing, Owen Henson, Joh Odisio, Ivan Goyak, Walt Batchelder, Melvin Lehmkuhl, Emilio Biagini, James McAfee, Coach Frank Ribbel.’ VARSITY SEASON Ee Resting upon the head of the Richmond Oilers is the crown of the Alameda County Athletic League football supremacy. The story of the Red and Blue powerhouse is a long one. It begins on a dusty field at Concord where an under-dog squad of Red Devils held the Oilers to a 0-0 deadlock. Maybe it wasn’t such a great beginning—but listen. The next week across the bay at San Rafael, the boys in Red and Blue slaughtered a strong Bulldog outfit, 32-6, to raise Richmond’s hopes to a new high. Field Goal Brings Victory Pittsburg came to Richmond favored to win. They fell before a smooth-running attack and a twenty-five yard field goal by tackle Owen Henson. The following Friday a high-powered Oiler team swamped Alhambra 27-0. Joe Vargas uncorked his longest run of the season——a sweep around end that netted sixty- five yards and a touchdown. Backfield Looks Good Four practice games had uncovered a quartet of fine Oiler backs. In Bob Crane, Richmond had an exceptional punter, a hard plunger, a good passer, and a smart field general. Joe Vargas provided the speed in the backfield. He was the fast, shifty, breakaway threat whose touchdown dashes thrilled the crowds. Ken Speer seldom carried the ball except on short plunges over the middle. A smart defensive player, a good blocker and passer, he was an important cog of the Oiler machine. Les Putnam : held down the blocking back position. He was a dependable ball handler, the kind of ‘ back necessary to make those deceptive and complicated plays click. Hard Charging Line In the line were the unsung heroes—the boys on the bottom of the pile. Seven harder charging line-men never wore the Red and Blue. Jack Meyers, at end, and 4 Walt Batchelder at guard had proven outstanding with their consistent play. Dante | ¢g Lazzeretti stood out as a great defensive center. Bruno Banducci and Owen Henson were two bruising tackles who opened up wide holes for off-tackle smashes. John ’ Putkey played a smashing game at guard and liked it best when the going was tough. John Odisio, at end, | COACH RIBBLE improved steadily with each game, developing into a jarring tackler and hard blocker. “Harmless Hornets” Lose Coach Ribbel leveled this battery of big guns at the Alameda eleven that opposed the Oilers in the first league contest. The Hornets wilted before the barrage 31-0. A favored Berkeley eleven was the next to fall. The Oilers left the field on the long end of a 19-0 score after playing one of their best games of the season. , LAZZERETTI Albany Cougars Tamed 19 points in the first eight minutes of play! This remarkable feat was turned in by the regulars of the squad. Oiler substitutes finished the massacre of a hapless Albany Cougar. Score: Richmond 31, Albany 0. The Farmers of Hayward joined the ranks of the vanquished, taking a 33-6 drubbing from an Oiler team that had its eyes on the “big game” ahead. A win over Richmond was the last hope of Pied- mont for a tie for first place in A.C.A.L. standings. The clan boasted of a tough line and a set of fast- stepping backs. A great battle loomed between two hard-charging lines and two flashy backfields. Piedmont 6; Richmond 6 In a chill drizzle the two teams lined up before packed stands, and additional fans, who stood through the whole game. Richmond shattered the Clan defenses, via the air in the first half on a pass from Ken Speer to Jack Myers. Speer’s conversion was blocked, as was f a field goal attempt a few minutes later. A hard-fighting Highland outfit returned to score on ? a pass in the third quarter and tie up the score 6-6. When the gun sounded this was still the score, and Richmond left the field champions of the A.C.A.L. A.C.A.L. Selections Three Oilers were chosen as members of the all A.C.A.L. team. Bob Crane was picked as fullback, Joe Vargas, as left half, and Walt Batchelder at one of the guard positions. A.C.A.L. Standings Team We Go fied Fis. PO LIIONIE 405.5 sof 42 een es: 5 0 Pat Berkeley (esx. te ts i) ] 0-7-7490 PAHOUOUE! 4 a8 ke 4. ] ] 8 lated: ee ood, So A 2 4, 0 4, PR NET ky Wee ec ak fates ] ) 0 2 Des eee Bae Wee ha ee 0 COACH PASCOE —Courtesy of OAKLAND TRIBUNE. COACH CAIN OILERS IN ACTION The picture on the left snapped at the Piedmont game shows Bob Crane (13), Oiler fullback, crashing off Piedmont’s tackle for 11 yards. Coming in behind Crane is Ham- lin, Clan end. Dante Lazzeretti can be seen between Hamlin and Crane. Peeking around Crane’s arm is Ken Speer. John Odisio is sprawled on the ground. Charging in at the right is Witter (with nose guard) who made the stop on Crane. John Putkey is down at Witter’s feet. Three All-A.C.A.L. men are featured in this picture—Crane, Witter, and Hamlin. 7 Right: Owen Henson (34), Richmond tackle, charges in at the left on an attempt to 4 block a punt in the Berkeley game. Walt Batchelder’s head is shown between Henson’s knee and elbow. Coming in beside Batchelder is John Putkey. Ken Speer (21) crashes in, while Reid, Berkeley halfback, blocks out Bruno Banducci. Going in to block Henson is Kenward, Berkeley quarterback. On this play Vallejo just barely got his punt away. | Left to right — SITTING: Keith Parker, Earl Cavin, Mickey Allyn, Charles Baptie, Richie Bevilaqua, Harold Coombs, Har- old Board, Bernard Andre, Phillip Perrelli. KNEELING: Elmer Neylon, Gus Alverez, Jack Kennedy, Melvin Hitch, Paul Harlow, Richard Wilcox, Frank Nilsson, Joe Bonacorso, Steve Welch, Gaylord Gagnon. STANDING: John Ricci, Clarence Mello, Charles Fasanaro, Elvo Travalini, Roy Thayer, Bert Stycket, Frank Bennett, Jim Evans, Bill Jeffries, Francis Reichert, Lawrence Downey, Henry Miner, Coach Ed Cain. JAYVEE SEASON One of the most powerful Jayvee teams in years, the Richmond High B’s, went through their 1937 grid season with only two setbacks and one tie. Playing their first game September 11 with a strong Crockett team, the Jayvees were held to a scoreless tie. Anellini and Fasanaro made some spectacular runs, but could not hit pay dirt. In their second encounter the B’s traveled to Oakland High and handed the Wild Cats a 12-6 defeat on September 24. Again Anellini and Fasanaro were outstanding in their passing and running attack. Smother Alhambra 20-0 Altho ugh they fumbled away many chances the Richmond Lightweights defeated a much smaller Alhambra team by the score of 20-0 on October 6. In this game with Bob Peterson punting, “Hank” Miner plunging, and Elvo Travalini blocking kicks, the B’s had an easy afternoon. Tasting their first defeat the Oiler Jayvees lost 19-6 to a strong and deceptive Roosevelt Rough Rider team October 13. The B’s outplayed the visitors in the first half, but were completely baffled in the second half by the Rough Riders’ deceptive passes. In this game Mewha, Perrelli, and Chin were outstanding. Roosevelt completed all their passes for some kind of a high school record. Making up for the last time, the Richmond Babes came back to defeat a weak McKinley High team 19-6 October 21. The lightweights started scoring in the first half on a blocked kick and a long pass from Peterson to Rogocci. The whole B squad saw action. Blocked Kick Beats Pirates In spite of arriving late to play Pittsburg, the Jayvees defeated the Pirate second stringers in semi-darkness, 6-0. In this game Travalini blocked a kick for the score. The game was well played and evenly matched throughout. The Concord Red Devils were the Richmond B’s next victim October 30, with a score of 25-13. Miner, Styckett, and Peterson made the scores, and then gave way to give the other boys a chance. The Red Devils scored on two powerful passes in the last quarter. Lose to Crockett Ending their season with a second encounter with Crockett, the B’s were defeated, 14-0. The game was well played for three quarters, with the Oilers having a slight edge. The fourth quarter saw the Carquinians throw two touchdown passes for the scores. This was the Jayvees’ second defeat. The Jayvees played under a new coach, Ed Cain. The boys showed plenty of fight and supported their coach by their splendid playing. Standout play can be credited to the scrappy Jayvee line. “Little” Joe Bonacorso developed into two hundred pounds of charging guard. Another star at the guard spot was Elvo Travalini, a constant threat at blocking punts. Ed Spaulding graduated to a varsity guard position early in the season. Hinkley, Rogocci, and McAfee saw action in varsity contests at line positions. Steve Welch was a good blocking halfback. Chin, Mewha, Peterson, and Anellini were able substitutes for varsity backfield men. Jayvee Season Summary Richmond 0) = «= 4 — «=� =.= Crockett 0 Richnond 22. =. eee Seem ee es oe | Opkland: 6 Richmond20 - - - -- = += += Alhambra 0 Richmond 6 - - - - - = = Roosevelt 19 Richmond19 - - - - - - + + McKinley 6 iichimond. 0.2%. ase) Gay es at) =, | itepere (0 RIGhMOnt oe eek ae eS Cancere: 13 Richmond 0 - .- + - = =� +° Crockett 14 NEW COACHES This fall Richmond added two grid experts to the Oiler coaching staff. Bob Pascoe, former California lineman and wrestling star, gave up his job on the Berkeley Police force to fill in the place of assistant coach left vacant by the transfer of Arleigh Wil- liams to the office of dean of boys. Ed Cain, who coached at Richmond in years past, took time out from his history and civics duties to drill his Jayvee boys in the fine points of grid technique. The work of Coach Pascoe was seen in the hard blocking and powerful charge of the big Richmond forward wall. Coach Cain developed the tough, scrappy squad of Jayvees that is destined to supply the varsity stars of future Oiler teams. Richmond’s grid record of the past season will give some idea of the value of the services Coaches Pascoe and Cain have rendered. SOPH MANAGERS Standing: Le Roy Wil- liams, Merle Hall, Her- man Ostrom, Lowell Scarbrough, Claire Ko- laites, Frank Plaich. Seated: Bob Baker, Bob Chitwood, Ken Nys- trom, Jake Christ, Bill Wardell. 1-12 MANAGERS Manuel Rito, Richard Kerbavaz, Clyde Holloway, Carr Stephens, Bob Korb. JUNIOR MANAGERS Standing: Jack Peterson, Clyde Baker, Ed Garvey, Harvey Martin, Jack Horton. Seated: Don Green, Alfred Berg, Mervin Rose, Clyde Gillham, Bud Brown. SENIOR MANAGERS Bill Stolker, Clarson Chitwood, Thomas Whitesides. MANAGERS No other organization offers a student better opportunity to learn leadership and responsibility than does the managers. They handle the general work about the gymnasium. As a reward for this, they not only travel with the team, but they also have a chance to earn a Block R after three years of service. The high seniors who earned their letters are: Tom Whitesides, Clarson Chitwood, and Bill Stolker. VioLtetT WILLIAMS G.A.A. Yell Leader BOYS’ TENNIS CLUB FALL, 1937 Standing: Frank Addiego, Ed Matson, Dick Hunn, president, John Massey. Seated: Richard Harris, Kes- ter Roberts, Henry Durbin, Wayne Stribley. PRACTICE TENNIS Interest in tennis is growing in Richmond High School. Reasons for this rise in enthusiasm are mainly a new crop of sophomores with ambitions to be Tildens or Budges, and two new courts, which cost over three thousand dollars. This fall a large group turned out for tennis practice. Fifteen players composed the final group. Later in the spring the team will be cut to about eight members. Coach- ing the netsters is Harold Cunningham, a new member of the faculty. Few members of the team will be experienced. Veterans of last year returning are Dick Hunn, Henry Durbin, and John Massey. Practice matches were held during the fall with Albany, Concord, and Alhambra. The regular season begins in the spring with a match with Berkeley scheduled for March 4. Of great interest to the tennis fans of the school was the exhibition match played by Frank Kovacs and Robert Harmon, two prominent and expert members of the Berke- ley Tennis Club. This match was arranged by Mr. Cun- ningham. BASEBALL FINALS The championship G.A.A. team in the baseball finals last term was the 2-11 “Bloomersluggers.” The girls were champs in their high sophomore term also. The baseball finals ended in a tie and three games were played instead of the regular two out of three. The 2-11 team was vic- torious. The 2-11’s, now 1-12’s, were also competing against the other winning class teams in the hockey finals of this semester. These interclass games are played three days a week after school, under the direction of the girls’ P. E. instructors. G.A.A. ACTIVITIES The Girls’ Athletic Association has completed a very successful term under the leadership of Helen Godman, president, Verna Johnson, secretary, Miss Clara McLaurin, Mrs. Alice Bagley Clark, and Miss Helen McDonald, directors. Fight girls attended the Federation Play Day held at Alameda High School, October 30. Marguerite Clark and Helen Godman were official delegates at the meeting; the others attending were Helen Costello, Jeanne Johansen, Lavonne Long, Glendene McCormick, Valora Nelson, and Blanche Noyes. November 6, a senior hockey team went to Mills College to play Miss Burks, Anna Head, Piedmont, Hayward, and Berkeley high schools. Berkeley G.A.A. invited two teams, a senior and a junior, to play hockey there October 19. Richmond returned the compliment and Berkeley brought a sophomore and a senior team here on November 23. A G.A.A. Federation Convention held at San Francisco Marcu Kone G.A.A. Yell Leader 2-11 CHAMPION BASEBALL TEAM SPRING, 1937 Standing: Bernice Finch, Bar- bara Nystrom, Volene Holder, Bonita Burpee. Seated: Dorthy Pearson, Glen- dene McCormick, Jean Hud- son, Ann Fraitas. G.A.A. MANAGERS Standing: Verna John- son, Volene Holder, Nell Ljutic, Mary Selig, Silvia Rolanda, Helen Godman, Mary Robak. Seated: Helen Hofer, La Vonne Long, Helen Costella, Melba Ghieri, Marguerite Clark. VOLLEYBALL Standing: Betty Tate, Esther Kas- tanos, Betty Clinger, Eleanor Gray, Thalma Rogers, Maria May- eda. Seated: Jean Sonada, Claudia Bruzzone, Helen Hofer, Lois Me- dina, Blanche Noyes. State College November 13, was attended by Helen Godman, Jeanne Johansen, Betty Louck, Lorraine Merriman, and Miss Alysse Clark. Fifty girls traveled to Martinez for a Triangular Play Day, December 4, taking part in basketball, volleyball, hockey, and baseball. The managers during volleyball sea- son were: Helen Costello, 1-10; Lavonne Long, 2-10; Marguerite Clark, 1-11; Toshiko Katayanagi, 2-11; Volene Holder, 1-12; Nell Ljutic, 2-12. Managers during hockey season were: Silvia Rolando, 1-10; Mary Robak, 2-10; Mary Selig, 1-11; Verna John- son, 1-12; Nell Ljutic, 2-12. March Kong and Violet Williams were elected yell leaders for the term. Ann Fraitas and Volene Holder were chosen by the G.A.A. to serve as assistant yell leaders of the school. The 1-12 B’s were the champions of the volleyball, and the 1-12 B’s took the honors in hockey competition. The highest awards were presented in assembly December 15. Those who received their gold pins were: Helen Godman, Jean Hudson, Lorraine Merriman, Blanche Noyes, Barbara Nystrom, Thalma Rogers and Jean Sonada. Other awards were re- ceived at the alumni banquet that evening. In the afternoon the winners of hockey and volleyball challenged the alumni to games. G.A.A. VOLLEYBALL On October 27, G.A.A. ended a successful volleyball season with the low seniors again proving their superiority by winning the championship for the fifth time in their high school career. Out of a field of ten games the low juniors and the low seniors came up for semi-finals. The girls in the winning team were Volene Holder, manager, Claudia Bruzzone, Betty Clinger, Helen Hofer, Eleanor Gray, Esther Kastanos, Maria Mayeda, Lois Medina, Blanche Noyes, Betty Parker, Thalma Rogers, Jean Sonada, and Betty Tate. GOLF CLUB Standing: Helen Hofer, Mary Gresham, June Kerns, Valora Nel- son. Seated: Velda Maddox, Juanita Hansen, Eleanor Gray. TENNIS CLUB Standing: Virginia Molino, Jean Hudson, Doris Bertheaud, Ray Engleman, Helen Godman. Kneeling: March Kong, Glen- dene McCormick, Doris Lewis, Isabelle McAuliffe, Mary Samp- son. HOCKEY Standing: Dorothy Pearson, Betty Clinger, Helen Godman, Maria Mayeda, Betty Tate, Volene Holder, Ann Fraitas, Thalma Rogers, Bonita Bur- pee. Kneeling: Eleanor Gray, Doris Bertheaud, Lois Medina, Betty Parker, Jean Sonada. Seated: Esther Kastanos, Mar- jorie Radke, Glendene McCor- mick, Barbara Nystrom, Jean Hudson, Verna _ Johnson, Blanche Noyes, Helen Hofer, Claudia Bruzzone. GOLF CLUB Through the efforts of Miss McLaurin and Mary Gr esham a Golf Club for girls was organized this semester. Every Thursday, weather permitting, the girls met at the Car- quinez Golf Club where, under the supervision of Edward Sawyer, the club profes- sional, they learned the rudiments of the game. On their sixth lesson the girls went around the course. The club membership now consists of Valora Nelson, Eleanor Gray, Mary Gresham, Juanita Hansen, Helen Hofer, June Kerns, Velda Maddox, Geraldine Marchand, and Roberta Simmons. TENNES CLUS Inspired by the new tennis courts Miss Helen McDonald organized a Tennis Club at the beginning of the term. The club had the use of the courts on Tuesday and Thurs- day mornings and afternoons. There are approximately thirty-five members. On October 21 the girls held a meet with Crockett. During the term they also held meets with Concord, Martinez, and Albany. The girls from Richmond competing in the matches were: Doris Bertheaud, Rae Engleman, Helen Godman, March Kong, Glen- dine McCormick, Kathleen McNulty, Virginia Mollino, and Violet Williams. HOCKEY SEASON An interesting season of hockey ended this term’s athletics. In the semi-finals the 1-11’s were victors over the 1-12 B’s in the first game by a score of 2-1. In the second game the 1-12 B’s won 1-0, which left the 1-12 A’s and the 1-12 B’s in the finals. The two teams clashed three times; the first game ending in a 0-0 tie, the second game the 1-12 B’s won 2-1, and the third game 2-1, therefore cinching the championship. The present low senior group have now won five championships. Starting in their 2-10 term by winning baseball, then in their 2-11 term they won both baseball and basketball, and this term they have won both volleyball and hockey. The seniors attended a Northern California Field Hockey Association at Mills Col- lege and played Berkeley High twice during the hockey season. NEW FACES AND FIGURES Mr. Bush is learned in chemistry appliance, But photography is his affiance. He takes any poses From feet to noses. He just has it down to a science. When Miss Brooke went away on a tour. Helen McDonald came here from U. C. She teaches the girls in P. E. They put Miss Jessen’s name on her door. Her class is a lark. Now Miss Brooke’s coming back, At games she’s a shark. Alas and alack Miss Jessen will be here no more. She’s as “nuts” as a teacher can be. Vivian Carlson graduated from Cal. She’s a practical sort of a gal— She knows how to sew, On lit. has the know; She’s the Home Econ teachers’ new pal. 2 r An athletic young man is our Cunningham A man with a voice is S. Johnson, He booms to his typists and then some. Although he insists he’s a family man. On the courts he’s a whizz, But he has a competition And he has a nice phizz; From little F. Dixon Who always sees to it that things hum. He’s a real, not mechanical, man. A “Varsity” gal is Jeanne Taylor We know some swell man will soon nail her. Her voice doesn’t screech; She’s sweet as a peach. Her smile seems never to fail her. Our scientist quiet, A. Selleck, A new coach for sports is Bob Pascoe Seems always just too, too angelic. He walks down the hall like a sailor, oh. On field or on court Though he knows his stuff He’s a darn good sort He never gets rough And a tennis ball he surely can lick. This burly young man named R. Pascoe. A lion without any mane, Is our history teacher Ed. Cain. At classes he'll roar He’ll even get sore But we’re glad he’s back again. WHAT WILL YOU HAVE? Have you a bat? We have a Ball. Do you want to fish? We have the Bates. Have you a flag? We have a Banner. If you have the shower, we have the Bath. Have you the ocean? We have the Beach. Do you like colors? We have Brown. Have you a nose? We have a Chinn. If you have the preacher, we have the Church. Have you the derrick? We have the Crane. Do you like scenery? We have a Falls. Have you the turkey? We have the Cronesberry. If you have the potatoes, we have the Fowell. Have you sunshine? We have a Frost. Do you like birds? We have a Herron. Have you the rakes? We have the Hoes. If you have a lady, we have a Knight. Have you the key? We have the Louck. Do you like flowers? We have a Rose. Have you a captain? We have a Sargent. If you need protection, we have a Speer. BUT CONCRETE IS COLD Take her for a stroll in the park at night To woo her, has been the rule; But why wait till night, when the Senior Bench Will do just as well at school? CAUTION “T love you truly, my dear,” said he, But let’s just be platonic tonight; For my suit came from the cleaner’s only today And your make-up’s not on very tight. AUTOGRAPHS RICHMOND COLLECTION | SS tesa eae fai PNA Pea AEE ON The Shield staff wishes to extend it s appreciation to Mr. William Bush, who so generously devoted his time to the photography for this book’s success. LLLQ G8900 EVLL € TATE 3 1143 00685 6117 RICHMOND UNION RICHMOND | | COLLECTION Published by Richmond Union High School tune. = 1938 RICHMOND | | COLLECTION | Published by Richmond Union High School June - 1938 SHIELD STAFF Standing: H. Mihlheim, P. Gillette, M. Gresham, J. O’Don- ohoe, Miss Bradley, and B. Moorhead. Seated: L. Brackett, E. Robero, M. Radke, and E. Gray. Shield Staff Editor yer 0 Gor Ba Se Se 4 oe ne) Evry Ropero Business Manager - - - - - - = - - Pip GILLETTE Denton Iidijore “2-2 4-8 2 = = 2 22 Slhucmer Besecor Acbiviines: Biditor 2n 45 =) S705 cle PS” Nieiann Gaeseant sports Bditor : = = te 2 SS 4 Howsr Miaraene Cincussiditoie a = peewee 0 ee ep ie hear MarsgorizE RADKE ELEANOR GRAY JoHn O’DonoHoE INGSISbATIES mene =e See 5S ieee) a Pewee ae BEATRICE MoorRHEAD Ep CorBettT INOVASED®, ish: tg) et (oh tea pee. ) ee oe ee PNipes FRANCES M. BRADLEY Photography Advisers (os 6 =f soe a ae ae Winn Buse Table of Contents SENIORS ACTIVITIES SPORTS CcCiIiRCUS Administration By Xe iucker.2 uz M. Elizabeth Kinnear David C. Gray Arleigh Williams — - Muriel Willett ART DEPARTMENT—Mabelle Woodman. BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE—Helen Parker, Alysse Clark, Martin Swenson. COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT- —David C. Gray, Nina Beauchamp, Grace Condon, Frances Dixon, Hannah Drewry, Ella Eachus, Selina Hardesty, Helen Johnson, Stanley Johnson, A. Marion Stock- ton, Jeanne Taylor. CONTINUATION DEPARTMENT—Ruth Utter. ENGLISH DEPARTMENT — Nellie Pehrson, Frances Bradley, Grace B. Dotts, Bernice James, Marie Myers, Edith Smith, Virginia Lee Staunton, Margot Thorsby, Vivian Vaughan, Gertrude Weath- erby, Irene Webber. HOME ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT — Jennie Gardner, Vivian Carlson, Ruth Stewart. LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT—Dorothy Cox, Ma- rie Alonzo, Blanche Connor, Louise Marcollo, Elizabeth Roberts, Dorothy Swenson. - - - Principal - Vice-Principal Vice-Principal - - - Dean of Boys - - + Dean of Girls LIBRARIAN—Zelma Reeve. MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT — Helen Hoe- fer, Margaret B. Thompson, M. Elizabeth Kinnear, Ruth Peterson, Muriel Willett. MUSIC DEPARTMENT—George Morris, Louise Robinson. PHYSICAL DEPARTMENT — Philip Hempler, Robert Pascoe, Frank Ribbel, Clara McLaurin, Alice Bagley Clark, Helen McDonald. PHYSICAL SCIENCE—Charles Waugh, William Bush, Wayne Perry, Arthur Selleck. SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT — Helen Brooke, Louise Alexander, Grace Timmons Berk, E. V. Cain, F. L. Culbertson, Gladys Nunn, Hazel Olson, Carroll Parrill, Lila Reeb, Robert Sikes, Agnes Weatherson. VOCATIONAL DEPAR TMENT—William Neeley, Harold Cunningham, John E. Doney, F. C. Gilbert, Martin E. Salmi. SENIORS he vam LE ee —s “ si a We yin | MARGOT SCHEPPLER FRANK ADDIEGO EVELYN MILLER CARROLL FERNANDEZ BETTY SODERBLOM OWEN KEENAN BARBARA NYSTROM JOHN O'DONOHOE LUCILLE GAY ROBERT COOK MIRIAM GRESHAM RAYMOND LESON FRANCIS TRAVERS HELEN TRUDGEON JACK WASHINGTON GRACE NILSSON ED MATSON ERNA LINDEN CHESTER HAMM HELEN DREXEL MATTHEW CAVORETTO VIRGINIA KALSON DOUGLAS NASH SHIRLEY NIELSEN BILLY HANSEN JUANITA CARLFIELD BRUCE WHARTON TERESA COVELL HENRY ZIMMERMAN BARBARA TREWHELLA GERALD HIGGS BONNIE REULEIN STEVE STEPHENS ELIZABETH STEARNS HOWARD BARNES ARLINE COE DAVID PATTULLO HAZEL DAWSON MARRALL SMITH PEGGY McNEIL RAMON SLATEN CLAUDIA BRUZZONE ROMEO PASQUINI MARIA MAYEDA ELMER JOHNSTON MAMIE TERRA RAY ROARK BETTY WOLFE BERNICE LOCKE REX ELWELL EFFIE MAE REYNOLDS HUGH MIGLIOLI EDYTHE HIGGINS TOMMY CURTIN LORETTA SMITH ALBERT KOLLAR LILLIAN VOSS LEONARD PATTERSON OPAL ODEM BERNARDO FERNANDEZ NORMA HUDSON ORVILLE KENDRICK EILEEN BASSIGNANI BOB WELLMAN VELMA VIERRA JOHN BRANDAU LUCILLE BRACKETT TONY DUARTE NEWMAN TATE DICK SHAW VILATE LEE HENRY ACREDOLO MARJORIE DUNSTER OWEN BADCOCK VOLENE HOLDER ELMER HOMO ESTHER COCHRANE GEORGE KOLLAR PATTI BROOKS FRED HAYES FRANCES PLOUFF PHILIP GILLETTE YVONNE MARSHALL NORMAN ROSE ANNA EGLI EARL FALKENSTROM HELEN GODMAN CLYDE HOLLOWAY NORALEEN BEGUHL JIM MOORE NANCY CLARK ERNEST KRAMER PEGGY SANDERSON CLIFFORD PIERCE FAY CUTTING LUCY OISHI JOYCE BEACH HOWARD MIHLHEIM RAE ENGLEMAN GREGORY SOLICH BILL PEARSON IRENE BIGNAL BETTY CLINGER JIM TODD RICHARD KERBAVEZ MAURINE WALKER LOUIS RINNA BETTY TATE EARL MOORE JEAN SONODA BILL SKILES DENE SAMPSON EVELYN EDWARDS JEWELL INMAN GERALDINE O'NEILL ROY LINDSTEDT MARGARET KELLER LELAND ESTES BLANCHE NOYES EMIL BLASE LOIS MEDINA JACK DAVIS MARCELLE SUY PAUL GARDNER MARJORIE RADKE STUART McCULLOCH JOSEPHINE LASNINI LEE ROARK ELIZABETH HEALY CATHERINE GUISTO VERYL ZIMMERMAN LEON LEGRAND MARTHA HUNT ROBERT HIMES ANNERAL BLACKMAN JACK TOUGH JEAN HUDSON ARNO BERRUTO LOUISE DUARTE TUTOMU TAKETA BETTY PARKER MELVIN MAYER VERNA JOHNSON BILL KERR HELEN GUSTAFSON JEANNE AMARAL DOROTHY KEISER ESTHER KASTANOS VIRGINIA CASSELMAN HELEN HOFER MILDRED DASK EVELYN NEVILLE DORIS BERTHEAUD MARY O'MALLEY VERA NELSON MELVIN SPRAU ROBERTA MORRIS MARY MILLWOOD BERNICE FINCH DOROTHY PEARSON JACK ALVES VALORA NELSON EUGENE NARVEZ NORMA RODGERS MILDRED WALKER CARL CRISLER ERMENTA CASAZZA GEORGE FARRAR MARY IVANCICH FLORENCE WHITE BOB KORB ELEANOR GRAY BARBARA BROOKS GLENDINE McCORMICK TESJA FILATON JANET GRAHAME WILMA WINKLER HOPE HICKMAN BONITA BURPEE RENE BAPTIE VIRGINIA WOOLERY CLEO CHALMERS DORA FAYE BRYAN KATHLEEN LUCAS GERALDINE CULLERS PATSY CLEVELAND ANN FRAITAS FLORENCE WEEKS DOROTHY KEPPLE LAWRENCE PEARCE KATHLEEN MCNULTY GERALD KEISER JACK SNAVELEY ESTHER TRENT CHARLES LOTSPEICH EDITH BIRKETT VIOLET WALDEN FREDA GUISTI DON BECK ELSIE JOHNSON MARGARET BROWN DON BARLEY ELVA MOORE TOSHIRO NABETA HELEN COLLINS JACK MYERS ROSE MICHELIS WILLARD PEARSON DOLLY MIYAMOTO OLIVER KITCHEN EUGENE TURNER MARGARET GROSHELL FAY GLOVER JACK THURBON MARIA FARIA EVERETT ROWE ELEANOR ROSANO JIM HALL THALMA ROGERS ANTHONY MELLO LOIS McKENNA KEITH GROSWIRD VELDA MADDOX ED CORBETT CARROL HERBST CHARLES PETERSON JUNE KERNS FRANK MAPELLI KATHRYN JOHNSON DOUGLAS BYRONE MARY MATTHEWS JOE CASTAGNASSO RAYMOND PROTEAU FRANCES NEWCOMB ED CAMPBELL VIRGINIA ARMS RUSSELL BOVEY HELEN RAFFANELLI TOSEPH PRICE PHYLLIS BESANT CLASS OFFICERS T. Curtin, B. Finch, H. Zimmerman, V. Miller Three Years, Three Cheers One of the most outstanding classes ever to graduate from Richmond Union Higk School! That is a broad statement; but this, the largest class in the history of the school, has been brilliant in the fields of scholarship, athletics, leadership, and social activities. Under the spirited leadership of Tommy Curtin and his cabinet, the class went Irish at its first big get-together, the Senior Party. A St. Patrick’s Day setting, dancing, a program, and refreshments comprised an afternoon’s enjoyment. June Kerns was chairman for the affair. On April 8 came the biggest day of all, Senior Day. A burlesque production of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” was declared by all who wi tnessed it to be one of the best programs ever presented in this school. A new record was set when the auditorium was filled to its capacity. Never had the school seen such a variety of hilariously funny costumes. With Matthew Cavoretto as general chairman for the Senior Banquet, May 26 found the seniors feasting and dancing. Pirates, treasure chests, and novel entertainment carried out a pirate theme. Instead of being read aloud, a copy of the will and prophecy was presented to each senior. In achievements this class established a fine record. School reopened on January 24 with a senior, John O’Donohoe, as president of the Student Body. Of his aids Helen Drexel, Virginia Casselman, Ann Fraitas, and Earl Moore were all seniors. As the result of the appointment of a senior Managerial Shield staff this year, Shield sales reached a new high of 850. Due to the splendid efforts of Virginia Casselman, social chairman, students enjoyed two of the most successful Student Body dances ever held in this school. The class of June ’38 is proud of many individual’s achievements. Margaret Gro- shell won the American Legion Auxiliary essay contest. In the Honor Society this semester were fifteen graduating seniors who have been awarded the platinum pin, the highest scholastic award in the school. Proving that brains and brawn can go together, seniors dominated athletics. Earl Moore, Jack Myers, and John O’Donohoe were members of the varsity basketball team. Sterling track men of the class were Ed Corbett, Keith Groswird, Jim Hall, Owen Kee- nan, and Lawrence Pierce. They were greatly responsible for Richmond’s splendid showing in the A. C. A. L. finals. In closing a colorful high school career, this class can truly feel proud of the record it has left behind. The 245 seniors receiving diplomas lived up to the ideals of competition, scholarship, and athletics, and rightfully deserve all the praise given them. To you, class of June 1938, we give three cheers for your three great years! COMMENCEMENT SPEAKERS M. Brown, M. Groshell, J. O’Donohoe, E. Gray T Commencement Exercises WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 1938 Selection from Victor Herbert’s Opera “Sweethearts” - - - - - 4H. Sanford “Boys of America”’—March - - - - - - - - - - - - 4H. Lincoln ORCHESTRA . Invocation - - - - - = = = = = + « = = (Clarke Horton Breeze Pastor, First Presbyterian Church i: “Non Giova Il Sospirar’ == = = 2-2 = = + = = = = = Doniwetii Flute Duet: Bill Gemmer, Gerald Keiser The Golden Gate International Exposition - - - - - - - Student Speakers Treasure Island - - - - - - - - - Eleanor Gray The Fine Arts and Horticulture - - - - Margaret Brown The Contributions of Science - - - - John O’Donohoe : The Pageant of the Pacific - - - - Margaret Groshell Presentation o£ theClass =) = = ) = = '@) 20 Sa5. 52 =) Bix. Pucker a es «=. (We FHelms | Presentation of Diplomas - - - Say “The Navy Blue And Red” - - - - - - - - Sung by Class of June 1938 “Flag of Victory’—Exit March - - - - - = = = += = = = Yobani ORCHESTRA Senior Side Show Harry AcrEDOLo—Woman’s man on the sly. Frank Apprrco—Walnut brown coffee table. Jack AtyEs—Shy bashful Romeo. Jeanne AmArAt—Little Miss “I will if you will”. VircintA ARms—Dinner at the St. Francis. Owen Bapcock—Strong silent man. Reneé Baptie— Brainy youngster; Scotch clear through. Don BartEy—Love ’em and leave ’em, kid. Howarp Barnes—Just a gigolo, always looking around. ErLeen BassicNANrt—Wild woman tamed and edu- cated. Joyce Beacu—Beauty behind the bright lights; the original “what” girl. LucitLeE Brackett—That come-hither look, ha ha. Joun Branpau—Master mind in the fog. Don Beck—Panther in the sunlight. FrepD BrersLtEy—Hay foot, straw foot, farmer boy. NoraLeen Becunit — Nothing subtle there, what say “Red”? Arno Berruto—Don Juan, sans laurels. Doris BERTHEAUD—Gal from the mountings of EI Cerrito. Puy iis BesAant—Getting blonder every day, what next ? IRENE Brcnatt— Honored queen of someone’s heart. EpitH Birkert—Shy retiring flower; watch your step. ANNERAL BLAcKMAN—AlIways there with a laugh. Emit Buase—New York’s waterfront. RusseLL Bovey—The worst is yet to come. BarBaRA Brooks—What’s the name of that song? Pattr Brooxs—Swell person behind beautiful eyes. Marcaret BRown—Hit those keys; pounding on. Ciaup1A Bruzzone—Violet in a field of tiger lilies. Dora Bryan—The other side of the tracks. Bonita BurPreE—Bie Mir Bist Du Schoen. Doucias Byrone—Man about town, always around. Epwarp CAmppeLt—Mercy on the motorcycle. JUANITA ERMENIA CasazzA—Let yourself go, make whoopee. VircintA CasseLMAN—Always on the run, “cute- punk.” Jor Castacnasso—Sheik of the desert. MartrHew Cavorerro— One never knows, does one? Ciro CHALMERS—Kress special, very special. Nancy Crark—English lavender and old lace. Patsy CLEVELAND—Shining sand on a blue lagoon. Betty Cirncer—Early to bed, Madam Sunshine, herself. EstHer CocHrANE—Waying pompoms at a victor- ious game. ARLINE Cozr—Busy as a bee, fresh as a daisy. HeLen Cottins—Lotsa fire for a 2 by 4. Rosert Coox—Tall, dark, and handsome, and how! Ep Corsert—Glen Cunningham reincarnated. TerEsA Covett—Lots 0’ fun behind a quiet front. Cart Crister—All around guy; prize pitcher. GERALDINE CuULLERS—Little Annie Rooney does her good deed daily. Grorcr Farrar—What next, always something doing. Marta Farta—Moonlight at Waikiki Beach. CARLFIELD—Learn to speak in ten easy lessons. Tommy Curtrn—Growing every day, physically and mentally. Fay Currinc—Giggling Gerty, giddy as they make em. Minprep Dask — Dashing around from here to there. Jack Davis—Flashing lightning and_ beating drums. Haze Dawson—Quick on the trigger. HELEN Drexen — Orange blossoms and wedding bells. Louise Duarte—Beautiful doll, display only. Tony Duarte—Prominent orator from the sticks. Marjorie Dunster—The brains of the class. EveLyYN Epwarps—Cover for Life Magazine. ANNA Ecur—Age of Innocence grown up. Rex ELwett—The awkward age, growing slowly. Rar EncLEMAN — Climbing trees and chopping wood. LeLAnp Estes—Slumber on, making up for lost time. Eart FALKENSTROM—Swing “long the way. BERNARDO FEeRNANDEZ—Sir Lancelot himself, give and take. CARROLL FERNANDEZ—Go and get ’em if you want ’em. Tessa Finaron—New faces for 1938. Bernice Fincu—Giggling down the hall, ‘Bunny’ to you. ANN Frairas—Miss R. U. H. S.; mow ’em down Annie. Max Garcia—Storming rain and lightning. RatpH GarciA—Gay castanets in a secluded cafe. Paut GarpDNER—I’ve got a new romance. Lucitte Gay—The original “apple polisher” herself. Puivip GILLtetteE—He’s got what it takes. CATHERINE Giusto—The thrill of a lifetime. Fay GLtover—Fresh orchids on shimmering satin. HELEN GopmAaNn—AI] around gal. JANET GRAHAME—Sweet music tuned in too loud. ELEANOR Gray—That chubby little devil. MirrAm GresHaAm—An eye for news. Marcaret GrosHELL—You fit into the picture—Jim Todd’s picture. Keita Groswirp—Rugged landscapes; a real “he-man.” Frrepa Guisti—Little, but plenty of “it.” HrLen Gustarson—Shy newcomer in our midst. Frep Hayes—“Red” hot; sleepy eyes. EvizasetH Heaty—Handle with care, easily bro- ken. CarroLt Hersst—Tallow candles on oak tables. Hore Hickman—Shimmering jello with cream. EpytHe Hiccens—Carnival night, strong lady. GreraLp Hiccs—Basil Rathbone on a joy ride. Rosert Himes-—Steel girders and clean-cut in- terest. HeLten Horer—Nightingale looking for the sun. VoLENE HritpER—Million dollar baby, worth every cent. CiypE Hottoway—Gliders on a hill. E_mMer Homo—Bashful troubador forges on. JeAN Hupson—Cute and sweet. Norma Hupson—Crushed ice, whipped cream, and cherries. MartHa Hunt—Climbing higher and higher; des- tination Piedmont. Jewett InmAn—A traitor in our midst; married man. Mary IvancicH—Sweet and simple, no show here. Exstr JoHNsoN—The sheep in a pack of wolves. Jim Hati—Star sprinter splurges skyward. CuestER Hamm—Hotcha chap swings on. Birt Hansen—Cave man; they like it. KatHrYN JOHNSON—Girls’ dormitories and mid- night frolics. VERNA JoHNSON——Working woman, another Kress special. E_mMer JoHNstToN—Angel face, but... Vircinia Kastanos—Devils food cake and peaches. OweEN KEENAN—Silent, reticent gilly. DorotHy Kertser—Sly glances and hushed whis- pers. GrrALp Ketser—Circus night, gay waving flags. Marcaret Ketter—Keep trying! aloof giggler. OrvILLE Kenprick—Future Fuller Brush man. DorotHy Krppte—Nobody’s sweetheart now. Ricuarp KerBavez—Swimming, hunting, and fish- ing. June Kerns—Frame her, the perfect picture. Britt Kerr—Always aiming to please. Oxiver KircHen—Lanky boy plus laughing girls. Apert Kottar—Haul in the topsail. Grorce KoLttar—The other half follows along. Bos Kors—Cheering on; nice work, Bob. Ernest KRAMER—Pin stripe suits plus top hats. JOSEPHINE Lasnini—Little turtle in the sand. VitateE Lee—Masked beauty, tripping the light fantastic. Leon LecraAnp—Shorty; cute as the dickens. Raymonp Leson—Advice to the lovelorn. Erna Linp—EN—The new school marm. Roy Linpstept—Motor boat at a summer resort. Bernice Locke—Loud chatter on a quiet day. Cuartes Lorsprrcu—Pro and con of anything and everything. KatHLEEN Lucas—Bridesmaids in the fall. GLENDENE McCormick—Delectable delicacy delightful and delusive. Stuart McCuLttocu—‘Stewing” around again, or still? Lots McKenna—Tea and cookies on the terrace. Preccy McNeit—Soft lights playing across a dark room. KaTHLEEN McNutry—Lovely as a day in May. VeLtpA Mappox—A stitch in time saves nine. Frank Mapetzir—Such big ambitions. Yvonne MarsnHatt—More B. F.’s than Tillie the Toiler. Mary Matuews—A boy friend in every class. Ep Matson—Watch that manly stride. Maria Mayepa—Lotus and cherry blossoms in full bloom. Mervin Mayrer—l'll go where you go. Lors Mrpina—Ma Perkins carries on in her best holiday manner. Antuony Me_tto—Going over; bye now. Rose Micuetis—Window garden in the spring. Huser Miciiorr—I sing ’cuz I’m happy. Howarp MintuHerm—A news hound who knows the score. Evetyn Mititer—Hay stack in the snow. Mary Mirtwoop—Bashful blonde if there ever was one. Dotty Miyamoro—Daughter of the Samurai plus personality. Kart Moore—Slugger Joe from way up thar. Exrva Moore—Raggedy Anne with an I. Q. Jim Moore—Anchors away, straw top. Roserta Morris—Crackling logs in a stone fire- place. Jack Myrers—Prince Charming a la mode. Tosutro Nasera—still water runs deep. Eucenrt Narvartz—Dandelion in a bouquet of roses. Douctas Nasu—Lotsa smoke, no fire. Vatora Netson—Brainstorm plus. Evetyn NevitteE—The girl at the ironing board. Frances Newcomp—Private schools and fur coats. VerA Netson—Low lights and sweet music. SHIRLEY NreELson—What’s behind those eyes? Grace Nitsson—Basket of Mayflowers. BiancHEe Noyes—Parachute jumper, perilous land- ing. Barsara Nystrom—Brown sparrow on a roof. Opa OpEmM—Red roses and delicate gardenias. Joun O’DonoHor—Little bit of everything here. Lucy O1sn1—Tea room on Fifth Avenue. Romeo Pasguint—Roamin’ round, headed for no- where. Lronarp Patrerson—Gay laughing toreador. Davin ParruLtto—Better late than never. LAWRENCE PEARCE—Shooting the bull. Birt PEAarson—Fiddling around. Dorotuy Prarson—Sugar coated pill, satisfying. Wittarp PeEarson—Ever onward, working ahead. Cuartes PErerson—Closed book worm. CrirrorD Pirrce—Shooting off the mouth. Frances PLourr—Sweet is the word for you. JosepH Price—What a card; the joker. Raymonp Proreau—Little big shot. Maryortze RapKeE—Tennis shorts and sailor suits. HrLen RAFFANELLI—Redbook’s girl of the month. Bonnik ReuLEIN—Good nature, well framed. Erriz Mar Reynotps—Not the comic strip type. Louts Rinna—Looking for the mistletoe, I’m bash- ER Mary O’Matiey—It’s the Irish in her. ful. i GERALDINE O’NE1LL—Pinole’s proud pupil. Lre RoarK—Live and learn. Betty ParKer—Love is the sweetest thing. Ray Roark—Flippant, I’ll try you. Norma RopcEers—Sing song baby; warbling on 42nd Street. THALMA RocEers—Grasshopper in the summertime. ELEANOR Rosano—A chemical combustion. MARGARET SANDERSON—Sing on; life’s tune to success. Norman Rose—Test tubes and blue gas. Everett RowE—Bing Crosby’s only rival. = DreNE Sampson—Rough ocean voyage. Marcot ScHEPPLER—Knit sweaters and short socks. Dick SHaAw—It’s the animal in me. Bru SxitEs—Friendly sort of fellow. AN Ramon Staten—l’ll take MY way. Loretta SmirH—Diminutive fashion plate. MarraLt SmirH—Prominent orator from the sticks. HeLen TrupcEN—Young sophisticate. JACK SNAVELY—From beer jackets to tuxedos. Waiace TurKovico—After thirteen years, my Berry SopERBLoOoM—Flippant; bubble gum in ac- mind is weary. tion. CLARENCE TuRNER—“Turned” the tables again. Grecory SoricH—Everybody’s sweetheart now; ApotpH Vasquez—Black and tan special. Peg ers aa Pes tralia dnaire aes VetmaA VrerRA—Sleek December snow and icicles. Metvin Sprau—Good ship lost in a fog. Litt1an Voss—High heels and cream puffs. ELIZABETH STEARNS—Afternoon on a sea deck. Vioter Watpen—Silhouette on a spring night. Steve SrepHENS—Red sails in the sunset; tossing Maurine Warker—Rare as a day in June. ; waves at high tide. Jack Wasnincton—Chief Whatchamacallit him- MarceLLe Suy—Marching with the heroes. self. Turomu Taketa—Boom, boom, ain’t it great to be FLorence Wreexs—Discord in a melodic air. crazy ? Bos Wre_tman—The bravest of the brave. Berry Tate—Hostess in a sweet shop. e Newman Tate—Traveling salesman. Mamige TrerrA—Charm bracelets jingling around. Jack THurson—Loud noise, nothing there. James Topp—Dancing with my shadow. Jack Toucu—I double dare you. Francis TRAvVERS—Ping pong and chess champion. EstHer Trent—Organdy ruffles and sequins. BARBARA TREWHELLA — Swing swaying in the breeze. Bruce Wuarron—Silent spruce in a clearing. Florence Wuite—Madame Twinkle Toes. Witma WInKLER—Clash of colors. Berry Woire—Tweed perfume against a back- ground of taffeta. Vircinta WooLery—Humble, “Whatever you say” girl. Henry ZIMMERMAN—My hero; man about town. VeryL ZrimMERMAN—Evening in Paris alone. “er John O’Donohoe, Jack Myers as Snow White and Prince Charming. Hope Hickman, Dick Shaw in their prize costumes. SENIORS’ SEVEN DWARFS E. Corbett, M. Cavoretto, R. Lind- stedt, L. Legrand, D. Barley, J. Thurbon. Seated: S. McCulloch. Senior Day “Hi-ho, hi-ho, it’s off to work we go.” Thus contented students thronged to their classes to study intently the remainder of the day after seeing the seniors’ version of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.” When the curtain rose, the beautiful queen (Janet Grahame) was addressing her mirror (Henry Zimmerman). Well, the mirror told the queen a thing or two, so she said, “Off with Snow White’s head! I’ll show her.” The wicked queen called Speed Ball (Gerald Higgs), her most trusted servant, and ordered him to take Snow White (John O’Donohoe) to the woods and do away with her. But did he? I should say not. He was susceptible to her charms. The Seven Dwarfs, of course, rescued her amid groans, sneezes, snores, laughs, stutters, and much action. The kind dwarfs were very thoroughly prepared to entertain Snow White, and with the help of rabbits, squirrels, frogs, grinning boys, and giggling girls arranged a program of dancing and singing. The feature was a group of fair damsels and hand- some lads who did the “Big Apple” ; and boy, did they do it! The old witch (Norma Hudson) spoiled everything by showing up to tempt Snow White with an apple (just like Eve did Adam). Snow White ate the apple and passed on, but Prince Charming (Jack Myers) came to the rescue by placing “love’s first kiss” upon the brow of lovely Snow White. The whole cast joined in singing “Happy Days Are Here Again.” After the final curtain had dropped, the awards for the best costumes were pre- sented by Coach Frank Ribbel. One prize went to Hope Hickman who was dressed as the modern girl, “wrapped in cellophane.” The other went to Dick Shaw who came as the diabolic Mr. Hyde. Credit for this most successful day goes to Henry Zimmerman, chairman, Mrs. Helen Hoefer, general director, and their committee. January 24—Back to the old grind to start a new term. FOO! January 27-—Girl Reserves hear head of Berkeley YW. CHA: February 1—Oilers play a real thriller with Albany and come out on top 35-31. February 2—Rene Baptie, Marjorie Dunster, and Philip Gillette receive platinum pins from Honor Society. February 3—Basketball rally held in Boys’ Gym. Pascoe demonstrates how Oilers do it. February 4—Alameda Hornets get “stung” by Oilers 37-23. February 9—Big Sisters hold Mixer party in Union. February 10—Sophomores given tea by Girl Re- serves. Howdy Sophs! February 11—Oiler Varsity takes Clan down a peg or two, 43-39. Whoa, Boy! The Rev. R. Mar- vin Stuart delivers Lincoln Day address. February 16—Song and dance program given for first Boys’ League meeting. February 18—Albany scores surprise victory over Oilers. February 22—Holiday today, but tomorrow—‘It’s back to work we go.” February 25—President John O’Donohoe conducts first Student Body meeting of semester. Oilers wind up A. C. A. L. defeating Hornets 27-22. March 2—Students enjoy program of songs by the Colored Choral Unit. March 4—Graduating seniors have party in Union. Alumni take Oilers 21-13. Oh you kids! March 14—Shield sales start. Goin’ to have a Circus Edition. March 16—“G” man Nat. J. L. Pieper speaks on “Crime Problems of Today.” Appropriate eh what ? March 18—Concord track meet cancelled because of rain. Spring has sprung a leak! Commis- sioners organize a Date Bureau. What next? March 22—Movie on “Ice Refrigeration” presented by Bob Kiesel. Yo-Yo champion of the U. S., Gene Mauk, gives swell demonstration. Now everybody’s doin’ it. March 23—“Swing” rules Student Body musical program. Sophs hold traditional informal party in Union. March 24—“Truck on down” at Basketball dance in Girls’ Gym. R. U. H. S. tennis team downs Hayward 7-0. Passing Parade March 25—Track meet with San Rafael cancelled again. Ho-hum! Miss Grace Phelan, amateur world’s typing champion, gives demonstration in Boys’ Gym. March 29—Richmond opens track season enter- taining Mt. Diablo. At last! April 1—Hoffman and Hall break two track rec- ords. Hi-Nus publishes April Fool Edition. April 6—R. U. H. S. netmen lose close match of 4-3 to our “friendly” rival, Piedmont. April 8—Seniors slay “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.” Shield sales end; 850 sold breaking all former records. Along with the Easter bunnie comes vacation. April 20—Peggy McNeil, Mary Sampson, and Dominic Scalise receive platinum pins from Honor Society. Oh these brainstorms! April 22—Oiler Nine meets the Hornets there. April 26—Spring Concert at Roosevelt Auditorium. April 29—It’s Circus Day for R. U. H. S. and the whole town’s comin. May 4—Margaret Brown, Eleanor Gray, Margaret Groshell, and John O’Donohoe are chosen Commencement speakers. May 6—A. C. A. L. track finals at U. C. Berkeley 39°%4; Richmond 3914! May 10—Girls’ League enjoys speech on “Nursing” by Miss Ruth Hay. May 11—Major Hill addresses Boys’ League and asks for cooperation in protecting public prop- erty. May 13—A. C. A. L. swim meet at U. C. Studes hit the timber at Jinx Dance. May 19—Student Body meeting. May 20—Nomination papers due. Winged Shield has initiation dinner. May 23—Nomination speeches. “And if I am elected” Sez you! May 24—It’s election day. G. R. banquet in teach- ers’ dining room. May 25—Athletic awards presented. G. A. A. holds formal tea. May 26—Grads banquet. A good guzzling time had by all. May 27—Honor Society picnic at Orinda. May 30—Holiday. What a weekend! June 4—Golf with Piedmont here. June 8—Seniors don tassles before life’s tussle. June 10—School’s out until—until August 22. Happy vacation kids! Hees ie ae wh : AMR NERA. PRESIDENT Active in school affairs and sports, John O’Donohoe, 2-12, has proved in many ways his ability to supervise efficiently the activities of the Student Body. Always on hand, he has been willing to offer his time to promote events from which the students would gain pleasure and profit. His leadership and enthusiasm have made this term a success. BOYS’ LEAGUE—S. Teese, J. Vargas, H. Miner. GIRLS’ LEAGUE—P. McNeil, B. Transue, M. John- son, H. Hofer. COMMISSIONERS Top Row: B. Korb, J. O’Donohoe, E. Garvey. Second Row: J. Jones, S. Welch, E. Moore, H. Mihlheim. Third Row: VY. Casselman, C. Chalmers, A. Fraitas, H. Drexel. Commissioners Credited with a successful term, the Commis- sioners have transacted much important business and have sponsored many activities. At the beginning of the semester the board passed a ruling that new Commissioners would be awarded R’s, and officers who already had letters would receive stars. To prevent the students from crowding the dancers in the Union, the Commissioners decided to have a white line painted around the floor, marking off space for dancers and spectators. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday were set aside for Student Body members only. Financing the Camera Club, the board appro- priated funds to cover cost of photography sup- plies. In order to avoid congestion in the auditor- ium at Student Body programs, the Commission- ers devised a seating arrangement. Seniors, acting as ushers, directed the students to the section des- ignated for their class. On the afternoon of March 24 a Basketball Dance was given in the Girls’ Gym, arranged by Virginia Casselman, social chairman. Through the splendid cooperation of the P.-T. A., the stu- dents were able to have a Jinks Dance. May 13, at Roosevelt Junior High School. — ——— a Girls’ League The Girls’ League carried out an extensive program this term. The Big Sisters gave the sophomores a Mixer Party in the Union. A Condolence Club and a Hospitality Club were organized at the first meeting, February 23. Miss Elizabeth Lassing, head of the Crime Prevention Division of Berkeley, spoke on crime at the April 6 meeting. At the May 10 meeting Miss Ruth Hay, from the Public Health Department at the University of California, spoke on the opportunities of young girls in Public Health. Officers of the League are Helen Hofer, president; Peggy McNeil, vice-president; Maxine Johnson, secretary; and Betty Transue, program chairman. Boys’ League | Since its organization in 1936, the Boys’ League has proved itself a definite boon to Richmond High students. Several meetings were held this term, with entertainment as the main feature. Joe Vargas, president; Sam Teese, vice-president; and Henry Miner, secretary- treasurer took office at their first meeting. Arleigh Williams asked the Boys’ League to cooperate in controlling smoking around the school grounds. After his talk, pictures on swimming, diving, and water-polo were shown. The next meeting was a program featuring student talent. Major Ivan Hill, city recreation director, spoke at the last meeting. WINGED SHIELD | J. Mewha, J. Myers, and D. Scalise VIGILANTES TOP ROW: J. Odisio, H. Race, J. O’Donohoe, C. Crisler. MIDDLE ROW: L. Putnam, J. Vargas, D. Hoffman, J. Mewha, J. Gray. LOWER ROW: E. Garvey, H. Mihlheim, C. Faria, and A. Holland. Winged Shield “To promote the ideals of | sportsmanship” is the founda- tion of the Winged Shield. Mem- bership is secured in this organi- | zation by earning one Block R or two junior varsity R’s or by holding the presidency of some other high school organization. The Vigilantes, who are Winged Shield members, handle the crowds at athletic contests and control the students’ Union. Jack Myers has served this term as Winged Shield presi- dent, assisted by- Dominic Scal- ise, vice-president; and John Mewha, secretary. YELL LEADERS BOOK CLUB—Standing: _ Baker. Front row: L. Oliver, P. Honsinger, S. McGrath, B. Korb, and B. Hislop. B. Jenkins, R. Simmons, D. Shaw, E. McConnell. Second row: R. Din- A : gle, V. Jones, M. clon Third row: R. Millar, R. Cunan. Book Club Under the leadership of President Clyde Baker, fifteen members of the newly- organized Book Club have spent a profitable and enjoyable term. The purpose of this club is to discuss new and interesting books and plays, and members often exchange books among themselves. As one of this term’s activities they attended Hart and Kaufman’s “You Can’t Take It With You.” The Book Club was formed by the students themselves who desired to review books not given in class. They chose Miss Gertrude F. Weatherby as their sponsor. S t a mm p C ] u b B. Gs ee E. Perry. Interest of the members of the Stamp LIBRARY GIRLS D. Oliver, L. Outman, R. Farrow, Miss Zelma Reeve, M. Walker, I. Curtis, D. Myers, and E. Casazza. Club was stimulated this semester by two contests. Prizes were awarded to the stu- dents with the most unique arrangement, and Eleanor Jane Perry was the winner of the first competition. Although the principal object of the club is to collect, trade, and discuss stamps, it had an auction and a stamp exhibit. Club officers are: Bob Carhart, presi- dent; Earl Cavin, business manager; Mario Bisio, sergeant-at-arms; and Eleanor Jane Perry, secretary. Stanley Johnson is the faculty adviser. Library Girls This term the Library Girls have been exceptionally active in their social affairs. A theater party in March started the season, and in May the girls enjoyed a wienie roast at Ines Curtis’ home. The semi-annual ban- quet for the senior girls was also held in May. The officers for this semester were Elsie Johnson, president; Ermenia Casazza, vice- president; Mildred Walker, secretary; and Ines Curtis, social chairman. Delbert Patterson helped in numbering and lettering the books. HONOR SOCIETY Top row: D. Scalise, L. Johnson, G. Farrar, B. Hislop, L. Allamanno, C. Holloway, A. Mello, J. Eakle, L. Ruffatto. Second row: A. Shinney, R. Zermeno, M. Skow, R. Simmons, A. Agostini, P. Nicholson, B. Clinger, P. McNeil, R. Baptie, E. Tobiason, V. Bergman, M. Johnson, E. Cometta, O. Amaral. Third row: C. Dunlap, M. Mayeda, V. Johnson, V. Casselman, A. Curtis, L. Outman, V. Maddox, H. Dawson, M. Dunster, V. Nelson, C. Bruzzone, M. Walker. Fourth row: H. Esser, D. Drew, M. Carlson, J. Sonoda, B. Tate, B. Brooks, M. Groshell, L. Gay, D. Miyamoto, G. Essler, B. Moorhead, A. Campbell, M. Papadakis. Fifth row: R. Seaton, N. Neville, A. Coe, L. McKenna, E. Brisbane, M. Kennedy, H. Kawaii, C. Dreibelbis, V. Williams, M. Kong, L. Avila, A. Vainsack, M. Sampson. Bottom row: H. Oshima, J. Mewha, C. Baker, R. Bevilacqua, A. Sassone, P. Gillette, C. Peterson, R. Himes, E. Garvey. Honor Society | This semester six students earned a platinum pin, the highest award attainable in the Honor Society. This pin, given to those gaining membership on the society for six quarters, was awarded to Rene Baptie, 2-12; Marjorie Dunster, 2-12; Philip Gillette, 2-12: Pegey McNeil, 2-12; Mary Sampson, 1-12; Dominic Scalise, 1-12. Thirty-nine students gained membership in the society this term. During the first quarter, James Eakle served as president, Hazel Dawson as vice- president; and Jean Hudson as secretary. Officers for the second quarter were: Hazel Dawson, president; Rene Baptie, vice-president; and Arline Coe, secretary. Miss Louise Alexander entertained the members March 3 with an account of the religious and social customs of India. March 31, the newcomers took charge of the meeting and amused all with a display of their talent. At the last meeting Miss Helen Brooke conducted an informal discussion of European and Asiatic customs and people. The annual picnic and swim was held at Orinda May 27. Members of the society have coached students who needed to improve their grades and assisted the Commissioners by taking hall duty. BAND — Top row: D. Ligon, E. Loskot, F. Bronson, J. Price, R. Hensen, E. Scalise, E. Daniels, and R. Garcia. Second row: B. Hopkins, L. Johnson, H. Clark, D. Vallerga, D. Falcioni, and L. Willey. Third row: L. Ruf- fatto, J. DeBarrows, D. Jewett, Y. Siemon, L. Aikens, V. Kalson, B. Hayes, and Mr. Morris. Lower row. P. Ruf- fatto, J. Duarte, P. Dasher, B. Kane, B. Carroll, B. Martin, J. Forbes, and D. Renhert. Band and Orchestra LL. O.L. ee eee Under the direction of George M. Morris M. Foley, C. O’Niell, L. Smith, and H. Hirth. A ; ns a PROGRAM COMMITTEE the band, although smaller in number than V. Casselman, J. Todd, B. Finch. last term, has this semester participated in many activities. Besides playing for pro- grams and basketball games they played an important part in the Circus Big Top per- formance and Circus parade. The band now has thirty-five members. The orchestra, consisting of twenty- seven members, has been active in both school and public affairs. They played at the Spring Concert, the Public Schools Week exhibit, and at the Elks’ Music Week Concert. On June 8 the orchestra will play several selections at the Commencement exercises. This term marked the beginning of the eighteenth year for Mr. Morris as director of the R. U. H. S. band and orchestra. L. O. L. Club Highlights of the L. O. L. activities this term were the party for the new members in the Community Theatre, a talk by Miss Calena Crum, school nurse, on communi- cable diseases, a trip to the University of California experimental laboratories, and a picnic supper at Alvarado Park. The events were under the direction of Loretta Smith, president; Catherine O’ Neill, vice-president; Helen Hirth, secretary-treas- urer; and Mary Foley, social chairman. Girl Reserves During this term, the Girl Reserves have carried out the program planned last sem- ester. At their first meeting Miss Lucille Robinson, head of the Berkeley Y. W. C. A. spoke, and on February 10 the girls gave the sophomores a tea. March 23 Mrs. Versa Baird, beauty operator, talked about hair- dress, and Miss Dorothy Cox spoke on “Personality” at the May 12 meeting. As a highlight of the term’s activities, the Girl Reserves sold 455 gardenias, on April 26. The officers were Velda Maddox, presi- dent; Rosemary Millar, vice-president; and Ruth Dingle, treasurer. = Chemistry Club | GIRL RESERVES : : f Back row: M. Dorington, R. Cunan, R. Dingle, R. Millar, Offering several trips to nearby refin- V. Maddox. Front row: V. Jones, L. Medina. eries, and a chance to do interesting experi- CHEMISTRY CLUB ments, the newly organized Chemistry Club N. Neville, T. Beck, C. Baker. started the term with twenty-two members. The organization made two trips to the Standard Oil Plant, and on May 21, visited the C. H. Sugar Refinery. Elmer the Ghost, a creation of the Chemistry Club, performed in a side show at the Circus. Officers of the term were Theodore Beck, president; Nancy Neville, secretary; and Doris Mc- Phee, treasurer. ORCHESTRA — Top row: L. Aikens, P. Ruffatto, E. Scalise, L. Ruffatto, R. Garcia. Second row: E. Rodri- quez, D. Jewett, H. Clark, B. Martin, L. Peck, R. Morris, W. Orchard, L. Oliver. Third row: Mr. Morris, B. Autry, J. Price, G. Keiser, J. Wilkins, O. Kitchen, B. Pearson, H. Lambert. Lower row: C. Dunlap, M. Mar- tin, M. Thompson, B. Carroll, A. Moscrop, J. Padovani, D. Travis, G. Atwood. JOURNALISM I. Top row: A. Campbell, L. Brackett, M. Selig, B. Moorhead. Middle row: R. Sim- mons, M. Schifferle, R. Stephens, Z Scott. Lower row: D. Pattullo, K. Rob- erts, A. Franco, D. Kane, L. Putnam. JOURNALISM II. Standing: E. Corbett, E. Robero, L. Chet- kovich, M. Radke, J. O’Donohoe. Seated: A. Moore, M. Gresham, B. Soderblom, B. Burpee. Publications As the term closes the journalism classes are credited with issuing seventeen editions of the Hi-Nus, among which were an April Fool’s paper and a special Circus copy. Under the leadership of Miss Frances Bradley, faculty ad- viser, and Miriam Gresham, editor, the Hi-Nus was notable this semester for the Circus feature stories, improved humor, and live editorials. Three representatives of the publications attended the Fifth Annual Press Conference, held at the University of California in March. Inklings, the literary supplement, was published the last of May. This edition contained all types of student writings. Evelyn Robero served as editor of the Shield, assisted by several members of the journalism classes. Roberta Stephens was appointed advertising manager, and Lucille Brackett, busi- ness manager, of the Hi-Nus. if i J es 4 baw ie “ saoks tah ¥ y Hi owe yin M Al a ‘ Ne wy L4 Qf iN Me h ne wpe 0 “y's ‘y, Fu Z ty, } Yi mi pie Y 00a CLA Pon ip ALAMEDA GAME PIEDMONT GAME Varsity Hoop Season The Varsity basketball squad, under the able coaching of Bob Pascoe, completed a very successful season by placing second in the league. They also attained the distinc- tion of being the only team in the East Bay strong enough to drop the Piedmont High- landers. This alone made them a successful team. Coach Bob Pascoe deserves a real pat on the back for a grand job of coaching. He came to this school without a bit of knowledge as to the A. C. A. L., and how strong their teams were. He had never seen any of the boys, but he coached them into being a constant threat to all their opponents. Earl Moore and Louie Diaz were elected co-captains for their outstanding work on the floor and their good sportsmanship off the floor. The Oilers closed their practice season with four wins against two defeats for a .900 average. Richmond began their league play without the services of Louis Diaz, their outstanding scorer. Opening with Hayward they scored a 31-30 win over the Farmers. However, when they went to Hayward, the Farmers returned the compliment and upset them 39-37 in a thrilling last minute splurge. The Piedmont series overshadowed all the rest of the season because the High- VARSITY BASKETBALL — Upper row: B. Pascoe, J. O’Donohoe, A. Lindquist, E. Moore, E. Sagner, E. Garvey, A. Hagen, T. Downey, and L. Diaz. Lower row: J. Myers, G. Peterson, S. Welch, L. Putnam, J. Kennedy, J. Weir, D. Hunn. Age As tao LANDINGS W 15 PxCCMOMb nes coe = eos gees 9 i Rielisomes 222 oe a 3 Berkeley (go ee 6 4 layne dee a D ) PNT IN so ieee nate eo ) 3) Aldimneda’ tinct 3 © CO-CAPTAINS — L. Diaz, E. Moore. Donohoe Putnam landers had such a marvelous combination, and the Oilers managed to solve their system of play when they played on the home court. In the first game Piedmont over- whelmed the Navy Blue and Red squad by the lopsided score of 53-24. On the home court, however, the tide changed, with Richmond pulling one out of the bag and whip- ping the Clan 44-39 in an overtime game that words cannot begin to describe. After this victory the Oilers were full of confidence — perhaps a little too much — as Albany defeated them 26-23 on the Burbank Junior High court. Berkeley for the first time in years gave Richmond little trouble and the Navy Blue and Red coasted through their games, taking the Yellowjackets 39-28, and 25-22. Alameda and Albany in their initial showing made excellent records. In the Ala- meda game many Richmond supporters held their breath as our team came very close to meeting defeat at the hands of the Hornets. The score ended 27-22 in the Oilers’ favor. The Junior Varsity, confident that they could hand Coach Bob Pascoe’s Varsity a shellacking, challenged them to a game. Well, the varsity won, but not until they had used every man on the bench. The battle between these two squads ended 18-16. To close a successful season the varsity met the Alumni in its annual tussle. The boys from the forgotten days came back, and proved they still knew the rules, defeating the Oilers 21-13. Earl Moore, Richmond’s great center, received the blanket for being the most valu- able player on the squad. Louis Diaz made the AIl-A. C. A. L. team at the forward spot. John O’Donohoe and Les Putnam at guards deserve praise for their excellent play- ing in these positions. Jack Myers, the diminutive forward, showed that size didn’t mean everything. Dick Hunn and Steve Welch were first string until the injury jinx caught up with them. and D. Anderson. son. “B” Basketball Led by Captain Warren Swenson and Ed Williams, high point man of the squad, the Jayvees closed a fine season. Winning seven out of eight practice tilts, the Jayvees went into the league play with high hopes, and came out in a tie with Piedmont for second place with six wins and four defeats. The Jayvees opened their season with San Rafael across the bay. They came home on the long end of 18-16 score. Following this win, the Oilers went on to pile up six more straight wins over their opponents in the Contra Costa league. Playing their first game out of this league they met defeat at the hands of the University Cubs, who turned them back 21-16. With a successful practice season under their belts, the Jayvees met the Hayward Farmers on the home court and were upset by three points. After this defeat the Oilers seemed to go to pieces as they lost to Piedmont and Berkeley in successive tries. How- ever, when they came to the Albany game, they found themselves and shellacked the luckless Cougars, 42-12. They trounced the Alameda Hornets, 30-14, to close the first round of league play. After winning two straight the Oilers looked championship bound; and champion- ship bound they were until they met the league leaders, Berkeley, who piled up 21 points in the second half, to win by a score of 33-20. The Oilers then finished their league season with their second wins over the Albany Cougars and the Alameda Hor- nets by scores of 30-16 and 26-24, respectively. Ed Williams started at the center position, but was shifted to the forward spot and became the second high point man in the league, making 83 points in the ten league games. Warren Swenson was elected captain because of his brilliant floor play and excellent ball handling. Louie Ruffatto, Oiler forward, played opposite Williams and gave the opponents something to think about from his side of the court when it came to scoring. Dick Peterson and Harry Martin were Richmond’s mainstays at the guard positions, assisted by Leroy Patrette. “B” BASKETBALL Standing: F. Ribbel, Starke, R. Peterson, B. Gar- rard, L. Ruffato, W. Swen- son, J. Morken, H. Martin, Seated: J. Mewha, C. Fer- nandez, E. Williams, L. Pa- trette, J. Duarte, J. Hutche- VARSITY BASEBALL — Top row: F. Mapelli, B. Peterson, R. Erickson, L. Alamanno, E. Moore, R. Anellini, A. Cakos, Middle row: J. Ricci, L. Ruffatto, A. Ball, W. Gracie, L. Johnson, D. Ervin, C. Gilham, A. Williams. Lower row: J. Thomp- son, C. Poe, R. Suy, D. Seward, C. Crisler, J. Vargas, R. Henson. Baseball Season Although the Richmond nine failed to have a successful season, they accomplished two of their major objectives. First, they defeated the California Frosh for the second straight year, and second, they handed Alameda, last year’s league champions, a real shellacking. Carl Crisler returned from last year’s squad to become No. | man on the pitching staff. The other chuckers Richmond used, when Crisler wasn’t on the mound, were Leo Allamanno, George Peterson, and Don Seward. Peppery little Joe Vargas was behind the bat and led the team in batting with .302 average. Andy Cakos and Ray Henson were Vargas’ understudies, and they did a nice job when Vargas was on the bench with an injured hand. In the infield Frank Mapelli and Rod Erickson returned to the short path and key- stone jobs. Later in the season Mapelli was shifted to second, and Erickson to third. Don Seward played brilliantly at first and will be back again next year. as will Clyde Gilham as short stop, Curtis Poe, Dick Ervin, Louis Ruffatto, and possibly George Dias to bolster the infield. Richmond’s All-A. C. A. L. left fielder, Earl Moore, was the only experienced man returning to the outer gardens. Earl hit an early season batting slump, but pulled out of it in time to score a .286 average. Leo Allamanno, Rudy Anellini, Al Ball, Ray Suy, Wally De Gracie, and Ludd Johnson were there to play in the other two posi- tions. All these men will return next year. The Oilers’ practice season saw only one victory, and that was at the expense of the Cal Frosh, which Richmond defeated 5-3. Carl Crisler won his first game of the season. Going into league competition the Oilers dropped four straight, and then pounced on Hayward and scored a 6-3 win over the Farmers. Crisler was again the winning pitcher. In the second game with Hayward, which Richmond lost 9-0, Orella of Hay- ward pitched a perfect game, allowing no hits and no runs. When Alameda played their return game at Richmond, the Oilers turned the tide and won a 5-3 decision. Carl Crisler pitched beautiful ball to win his second league game. ILERS 2° arte Af pwLeRS 3 A My 46 TRACK — Top row: R. Golden, D. Ewing, J. Hall, J. Jones, P. Bicknell, E. Corbett, B. Donaldson, O. Keenan, E. McAfee, R. Fowler. Second row: J. McAfee, J. Eakle, F. Ford, ie Thayer, K. Groswird, J. Sirard, B. Howden, J. Duarte. Third row: C. Casazza, S. Kocolas, J. Gray, T. Baird, J. Walker, T. Baird, A. Re H. McMillan, Ve Anderson. sae row: 1P, Hempler, J. La Mancusa, L. Pearce, W. Johnson, L. Heise, R. Pasquini, L. Bogliolo, . Hoffman, B. Hopkins, C. Bisio, Fifth row: R. Linstedt, B. Stykett, V. Harvey, E. Daniels, ay Mihlheim, B. Wiheriont b. Robak, T. Vega, R. Chines Sixth row: R. Brown, G. Sugihara, R. Peterson, J. MacIntosh, Thompson, F. Matteucci, J. Cizmich, R. Bevilacqua, V. Yost. Track Season The Richmand track squad of 1938 was the most powerful in the history of the school. Berkeley and Richmond entered the A. C. A. L. big meet favorites to battle for high point honors. Berkeley emerged from the fray victorious by a 1 4 point margin! Showing strength in almost every event, the Oilers led in the point standing until the closing mo- ments of the meet. Don Hoffman began the Richmond scoring by winning the 100-yard dash in the fast Py time of :10.1. He Fotueaeel later to win the 220 in :22.9. Hoffman leaped 21 feet 7 inches in the broad jump for a second place in that event. His total of 13 points made him the high scorer of the day. Ed Corbett won the high hurdle in :15.9, equalling the A. C. A. L. record, tied for first in the high jump, and ran second in the low hurdle. Jim Hall fol- lowed Corbett to the tape in the high hurdles. Richmond’s first and second in this event furnished the most startling upset of the meet as Berkeley’s Sidmore had been favored to win the event. James Eakle was the second Richmond man in the four-way tie for first place in the high jump. John Gray ran second to Piedmont’s Bob Hogan in the quarter-mile. Hogan set anew A.C. A. L. record at :50.4 seconds. Owen Keenan took third in the 880, running the distance jin approximately 2:03.8. Walter Johnson and Trini- TRACK ACTION SHOTS Hall clears the bar. Hoff- man breaks the tape, Bog- liolo second. dad Vega finished fifth and sixth in the mile. Steve Kocolas and Charles Casazza ended in third and fourth places in the shot put, both boys getting beyond 46 feet. Berkeley won the relay with the Oiler team of Ray Golden, Larry Bogliolo, John Gray, and Tom Baird in third place behind Piedmont. Don Hoffman was unable to run the anchor lap due to a leg injury which occurred in the 220. Keith Groswird had an off day during the trials and failed to qualify at 10 feet 3 inches in the pole vault. Groswird had been consistent at 11 feet 8 inches during the season. Richmond came through its dual meet season undefeated. Mt. Diablo was the first to fall before the power of the Richmond team, the Oilers winning handily 7114 to 321%. Two school records fell in this meet. Hoffman blazed the 100 in :9.9 for record No. 1. No. 2 fell when Jim Hall traveled the high sticks in :16.1, cracking Meridith’s former record of :16.4. Gray won the 440 in 53 seconds flat. Alhambra was next to bow to the Navy Blue and Red. The Oilers won 69-35. Most thrilling event of the day was Gray’s 53 flat dead-heat race with Yob of Alhambra in the quarter. Hoffman and Bogliolo took first and second in the 100 and 220. Keith Groswird soared 11 feet 8 inches in the pole vault. The Oilers entered their third meet the underdogs but managed to eke out a 57-56 decision over the Vallejo Apaches, champions of their league. Richmond took every first in the running events with the exception of the hurdles. Richmond took a clean sweep in the 440. Groswird vaulted 11 feet 9 inches to win the pole vault, upsetting two outstanding vaulters in Tierman and Morrison of Vallejo. Owen Keenan and Trinidad Vega ran a dead heat in the mile in 4:54.1, a new school record. Keith Groswird competed for Richmond in the A. C. A. L. All-Stars vs. Stanford Frosh Meet. He vaulted 11 feet to take a second place in the pole vault, defeating all other A. C. A. L. vaulters. | In the All-Stars vs. California Frosh Meet at Edwards’ Field Hoffman took third place in both the sprints; Gray fifth in the quarter; Keenan fourth in the 880; Gros- wird third in the pole vault; and Hall third in the high jump. Heise also placed fifth in the half-mile. “BB” Track Team For the second straight year Richmond was represented in the “B” division of the A. C. A. L. Track Meet. This year the meet was held the same time as the varsity at Edwards’ Field in Berkeley. Only three Oilers qualified for the finals: Howard Mihlheim in the quarter-mile; Richie Bevilacqua in the pole vault; and Ed Daniels in the broad jump. Ed Daniels will be the only Richmond “B” entry in the North Coast Meet. TENNIS K. Roberts, D. Hunn, R. Harris, E. Matson, ! W. Stribley, H. Durbin, Mr. Cunningham. GOLF TEAM D. Chelemedos, K. Holland, P. Perrelli, C. Faria, R. Nardon, A. Holland. SWIMMING Standing: R. Griffith, B. Carroll, B. Autry, S. Teese, G. McMasters, C. Baptie. Kneeling: W. Seagrave, H. Collins, R. Cop- pin, D. Busby, G. Hollingshead. Tennis Having prospects of being the most powerful team in the A. C. A. L. next season, the Oiler netsters emerged from the league competition this semester in fourth place, a notch behind Piedmont. The backbone of the team proved to be the pair of Dick Hunn and Wayne Stribley. Stribley, playing in the No. 4 singles position, was a consistent winner. The Oilers fared badly at the beginning of the season, losing two in a row to Alameda and Berkeley, by scores of 5-2 and 6-1, respectively. They turned the tables by making a clean sweep of the Hayward match and handing Albany a 6-1 defeat. In a closely contested match the Oilers were nosed out 4-3 by the Highlanders. In the second round Richmond was again defeated by Alameda and Berkeley but by much closer scores, losing 4-3 in both matches. Hayward trounced Richmond 4-3 in an upset. The Oilers then defeated Albany 4-3 and closed their season by losing to Piedmont 5-2. Stribley, who was undefeated up to this match, was beaten 6-4, 6-2, by Richardson of Piedmont. Golf “The best golf season we ever had.” Those were the words spo- ken by Coach Frank Ribbel. The Oiler divot diggers ended in sec- ond place. They have lost only to Alameda. No. 1 man was Art Holland; No. 2, George Zurilgen; No. 3, Reno Nardon; No. 4, Clifford Faria; No. 5, Ken Holland; No. 6, Phil Perrelli, with Denny Chel- emedos, alternate. Of these fel- lows, Nardon and Ken Holland have two more years, Perrelli and Chelemedos have one. Beating Piedmont for the first time in history and defeating Al- bany and Berkeley 9-0 were the highlights of the season. SOPHOMORE MANAGERS Standing: C. Hernandez, R. Ostran- der, G. Knowles, D. Patterson, R. Panzer, J. Aquila. a Kneeling: G. Louie, D. McDonald, me R. Chitwood, J. Crist, V. Anderson. JUNIOR MANAGERS B. Brown, C. Kolaites, D. Green, H. Ostrom, E. Garvey. 1-12 MANAGERS H. Martin, M. Rito. SENIOR MANAGERS C. Stephens, R. Kerbavez, C. Hollo- way, and H. Mihlheim. Swimming In a season devoted mainly to preparing material for next year the Oiler paddlers won two dual meets and lost five. The team lost to Berkeley and Alameda twice and once to Palo Alto. They defeated George Washington High School of San Francisco and John Swett of Crockett. The Oilers took third place in the A. C. A. L. behind Berkeley and Alameda. Pied- mont was fourth; Hayward, fifth. Richmond scored first and second in the diving, the places being taken by Collins and David Eichar. Turner took fourth in the backstroke. Bob Turner, Sam Teese, and George Hollingshead won the medley relay. MANAGERS D. Myers, M. Kong, J. Don- nelly, E. Travalini, D. Kas- tanos, L. Medina, E. Coe, P. Morrill, M. Heinemann, E. Cometta, M. Mayeda, C. Bruzzone. Girls’ Athletics Over one hundred girls, one of the largest groups in G. A. A. history, came out for after-school athletics this term. Under the leadership of President Anne Fraitas, and with the kindly cooperation of the gym teachers, the semester was very successful. Basketball was the sport for the first quarter. The season started in fine style with the election of managers at the first meeting held February 1. High sophomore teams led all others in enrollment, with four teams organized. The finals were held in a different manner this year. The four highest teams all played each other in a round robin tournament. One point was given to the winning team, and one point to each tea m in a tie. Another innovation in the basketball finals, and a very popular one, too, was that at the end of every quarter the players were given sliced oranges. The 2-11 B’s nosed out the other three finalists, the 2-11 A’s, 2-12 B’s, and the 2-12 A’s who came in second. The winners held to their vow made at the first part of the season to prevent the senior hoopsters from taking the title again. As many girls dislike baseball, other sports were offered the second quarter. Eighty- five girls signed up for baseball, seven for archery, and sixteen for badminton. Many 2-11 A’s — Standi ng: B. Kneeland, E. Cometta, V. 2-12 BASKETBALL TEAM Hamilton, A. Garside. Seated: M. Selig, D. Kastanos, L. Medina, H. Godman, B. Clinger, B. Nystrom, E. Gray. Seated: and W. Wickersheim. V. Johnson, B. Noyes, M. Mayeda, E. Kastanos. GIRLS’ TENNIS — Standing: A. Fraitas, H. Godman, R. Engelman, J. Hudson, V. Molino, V. Johnson, G. McCormick, M. Kong, A. Enos, and Miss Helen McDonald. girls earned their full sixty points by attending the life saving campaign held at the Richmond Natatorium May 10-19 by the American Red Cross. Managers for the second quarter sports were chosen April 18. On March 18, fifteen girls attended High School Sports’ Day given by the Women’s Athletic Association of the University of California. In spite of a little rain, the girls’ spirits were not dampened, and they had a fine time seeing exhibitions of various sports. The month of May brought with it many play days, the first of which was given by the East Bay Federation. Because of “unusual” California rain, the sports planned were cancelled, but a good time was had by all. Five of our G. A. A. girls journeyed to Mc- Clymonds High in Oakland for the event. . At the County Play Day held at Antioch on May 7, twenty-five G. A. A. members represented Richmond High. The girls participated in basketball, baseball, volley- ball, speedball, paddle-hand ball, and archery. Mt. Diablo High in Concord invited twenty-four girls from Richmond for an archery and tennis play day on May 21. Half the girls played tennis, and the other half shot. The biggest affair of the term was the traditional over-night hike to Stinson Beach May 14 and 15. The girls stayed at the same cabins used every year, the “Lafalot” and “Driftwood Cottage.” Mrs. Alice B. Clark, Miss Frances Dixon, Miss Clara Mc- ; Laurin, and Miss Helen McDonald accompanied the girls. At the beginning of the term, several girls, as well as boys, participated in a tourna- ment sponsored by the Pacific Coast Archery Association. Due to the Circus rehears- als, Miss Clara McLaurin, the sponsor, decided to disband the group until next semester. The fifteen girls in the tennis club did not have a very active season due to the heavy rain. March Kong was the manager. The girls made themselves uniforms of white shorts and uppers, which will remain permanent property of the club. As only twelve tennis players were invited to compete in the Mt. Diablo Play Day, a tourna- ment determined which girls would make the trip. CAMERA CLUB — R. Sargent, B. Lenz, H. Oshima. Camera Club Sponsored by William Bush and headed by President Oshima, who was assisted by Bruce Wharton, secretary-treasurer, the club made almost two-thirds of the Shield pictures for this issue, had two photo contests, studied the technique of photography, and took a field trip to San Francisco, where they saw a photographic exhibit and snapped famous fisherman’s wharf. Between activities the busy members made, for the Student Body, a pictorial album of the pictures they have taken. PibODP OC RAP EBS William Bush - - - - Supervisor Prince and Snow White - -_ R. Sargent Be Basketball ss) ae H. Oshima Prize Costumes - - - - R. Sargent Alameda Game - - -_ R. Sargent Seven Dwarfs - - - - R. Sargent Hall highjump - - - - . Oshima (Gin lenge = 2s = s = ID. Ilene Hoffman winning - - = OR, Sargent Winged Shield Officers - H. Oshima Tennis - - - - - - C, Holloway Library Girls - - C. Holloway Senior Vanasers sas mane GC: Holloway Stamp Club - - - - RK. Carhart 1-12 Managers - - - C. Holloway lajorolis (Cl ipe) Se eS IR Ira, Junior Managers - - R. Sargent TOW os eS Sa ae eR eelheny Sophomore Managers - - RR. Sargent Girl Reserves - - - H. Oshima Girls’ Basketball Champs - D. Lewis Chemistry Club - - =: = G, Gullers Camera Club: “S52 Da Hewis Journalism - - - - C. Holloway Calliope - - - - - M. Thompson Varsity Basketball - - - 4H. Oshima Circus, Elephants - - H. Oshima Co-Captains - - - - - 4H, Oshima Big Apple - B. Wharton, C. Holloway Uy rg UR T Dragon Head _ - - B. Wharton CIRCUS Rie 1 Wy FT i i hy eas NER ee) � se Yin Se ee is yt) ‘ 5 : Mik Ny ims ) : | D | Sarah | Pim A Parade in the Rain The clowns were funny, The day wasn’t sunny, As we were marching along. The crowds were cheering, And we were hearing, The drizzling rain all along. The “Applers” were dancing, The horses prancing, When we came chugging along. The band was playing, And the people swaying, To the rain’s pitter-patter song. Don’t crowd! Step back! You all can see! Here it comes! Hear the music! Now it is in sight. Buy your peanuts now to feed the elephants. Here they come! The largest in captivity. Don’t mind the rain, folks; the clowns will make you laugh until you cry, and you won’t know the difference anyhow. Ah! Here comes the Big Apple troupe. Watch them truck on down. Don’t be scared now; it’s only our own Frankenstein coming into view. Step back, folks, for here come the lions, tigers, bears, and even ostriches and giraffes. They are wild, and I mean wild! Listen to them roar. Look what’s coming now — the tumblers. Watch their grace. And hear those street singers. Be- hind them is the greatest red dragon ever found on earth — he breathes smoke! Get your peanuts out again for here come the little rabbits and squirrels, frisking around, inspired by the Hill Billy Band. You don’t have to strain your ears to hear the barkers, but they might be a strain on the eyes with all their flashy colors. Look now and see Death Valley Scotty “herself,” and the monkey and his accordion grinder. Oh-h! Here come the Spanish Dancers, in their gay and colorful costumes. Here are the torea- dors and the ferocious bulls — don’t let them see red! Say, do you hear and see what I do? It’s the Wild Man and Woman. Listen to their blood curdling screams. Thank heavens here comes the am- bulance to carry away the weaker sex. And look what is coming now! None other than Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Well, well, it still goes even though it’s a 1910 Buick, and there is a Model “T” Ford with eccentric wheels. Back up! It’s heading straight for you; no, it turned just in time. Good luck was brought by the gypsy fortune tellers and the smiling fat lady. Say, aren’t those horses good looking? Last but not least, the thing which marks the end of every circus parade — a calliope. Well, folks, that was some parade! Behind the Scenes Behind the scenes, behind the bright lights, stage craft, sewing classes, drawing classes, shop classes, all together built and prepared the R.-U. HS: Garcus, Splattering paint, glueing paper, pounding with hammers, creating elephants, dragons, horses, giraffes, ostriches, and bulls, the stage craft class, under the direction of Mrs. Bernice James has worked steadily on the Circus since last fall. Stage decorations for the auditorium show and the Catwalk were another task done by the busy students. Over one hundred costumes of crepe paper and colorful material kept Miss Jennie Gardner’s and Miss Vivian Carlson’s sewing classes and the stage craft class’ needles flying. Freehand drawing classes made posters to advertise the Circus in the down town stores. Mechanical drawing classes set aside everything and dipped into paint to make all the signs which directed the crowd around school the gala night. The frame work of the Circus was made by William Neeley’s woodwork classes and F. C. Gilbert’s machine shop classes. Skeletons of animals, the core of the Big Apple, the ani- mal’s cages, the screens separating the figures in the Wax Works, the Pop-O booth, the Mys- tery House framework, the mermaid’s tank, Marie Antoinette’s guillotine, and many other emergency tasks made the Circus complete. Even on the great day the workers were not through. Make-up for the participants of both the parade and the super-colossal evening shows was done by students and a faculty vol- unteer committee. All was in readiness, every- thing set, and the cons truction artists, the committees, the managers, and directors watched Richmond High’s “greatest show on earth.” Our Circus The talk of the town for weeks beforehand; the talk of the town for weeks after- ward. What? The R. U. H. S. Circus, of course. It was not only the most financially successful enterprise ever presented by the high school, but also the most successful from the standpoint of actual entertainment. In spite of overcast skies, the parade, as a preamble, set off the electric spark of Circus excitement. At 7 o’clock the side shows started; crowds jammed the corridors, clamoring to get inside. The Waxworks, an imitation of Madame Tussaud’s in London, proved to be one of the highlights. The living statues, bearing startling resemblances to the celebrities and notorious individuals they represented, consisted of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Hitler and Mussolini, Haile Selassie, Mahatma Ghandi; a chamber of hor- rors with Al Capone, John Dillinger, Marie Antoinette, Frankenstein; actresses, Mae West, Sonja Henie, and Anna Mae Wong; Uncle Sam a la New Deal; and Miss San Francisco. The Freak Show, an indispensable unit of any circus, offered such phenomena as a wild man and his mate, a tall man, the dancing Siamese twins, a tattooed man, genu- ine snake charmers, a fat lady (who gave a lovely rendition of “When the Moon Comes Over the Mountin”), a strong man, and a mermaid. A sacred cow and an educated penguin completed this unique collection of freaks. With the Diver game, the high voltage electrical display, and Elmer, the living ghost, the gaping audiences were held spellbound in the House of Mystery. Prince Ali Bendo, Mme. Gigi, Mme. Parma, and Mme. Gazelle crystal gazed, read cards and palms, and analyzed handwriting, respectively, at the Fortune Telling booth. All who visited there were impressed by the talent exhibited by these artists of the zodiac. Certain members of the faculty felt the “seers” were really psychic. Then came the main shows! The Big Top, in the Boys’ Gym, was exceedingly popu- lar, the only complaint being that with all three rings performing at once, plus clowns and acrobats playing at will, there was an almost overwhelming amount to be seen in a comparatively short space of time. The atmosphere throughout was authentically “circus-y” and carried out the Big Top traditions of animals and thrills in sawdust rings, plus our modern Big Apple. Of all the Circus characters, Ferdinand the Bull, and his mother (who was a cow) were probably the most ingratiating. The operetta was most skillfully directed, and was both artistic and humorous. The singers, the costumes, the theme, even the bulls, were extraordinarily clever. “El Toro Ferdinando,” as dramatized at R. U. H. S. made the story-book really live. Far into the night the Catwalk Variety Show produced laughs for the enthusiastic crowds. The quality of the entertainment was almost professional. Musical highlights were two accordion solos, a vocal solo, Newcomb Brothers’ Novelty playing whisky bottles, saw, and vio, and a vocal trio. The Lady Taking a Bath act drew hilarious shrieks from everyone. Minter Rudy, the professor who was to be master of ceremo- nies, was ill. But the show must go on! Velma Jenks, in true trouper fashion, carried on splendidly in her capacity as the professor’s secretary. 1. Hello, Everybody! 2. Rags to riches. 3. Parade on down. 4. Woof-woof; barkers. d. Birds of a feather... 6. Let’s go fishing. 7. “A Gypsy Told Me.” 8. Piling it on. 9. Man in the making. 10. Who’s who? 11. Just posin’, 12. They’re the nuts. 13. Holy cow! Autographs RICHMOND COLLBCTYON The Shield Staff wishes to thank Miss Mabelle Woodman and the students who devoted their time for the outstanding art in this book. Cover, Title Page - - - George Farrar Senior Division Page - - Jack Tough Activities Division Page - Jim Thompson Sports Division Page - Lloyd Dickinson Circus Division Page - - Carroll Herbst GCL9O G8900 EVLL € vi ‘i {OPER a aig ea eneanins eae = ) A G==) 5 al s Slee 2 A = er = Cc“) po C15 3 n = be [a HICH SCHOOL.� December 1038 po re ET OR —-—-— - De eee ry ry ne ie is eR ee ae md GROUP SHOT Left to right — Orla Reeves John Gray Genevieve Messinger Alma Campbell Miss Frances Bradley Charles Casazza Jack Williams Dan Kane Magdalin Schifferle Victorine Toussaint, INDIVIDUAL SHOTS 1. Alma Campbell. Magdalin Schifferle. Victorine Toussaint. Dan Kane. Orla Reeves. SHIELD STAFF Editor Business Manager Sales Manager Senior Editor Activities Editor Sports Editor Humor Editor Adviser Photography Adviser AutMA MAE CAMPBELL CHARLES CASAZZA JOHN GRAY VICTORINE TOUSSAINT MAGDALIN SCHIFFERLE Dan KANE OrLA REEVES STANLEY McNutt ) Jack WILLIAMS ) GENEVIEVE MESSINGER HARMON WICKSON Miss FrRANcES M. 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If such there be, he is definitely a queer. Cowboys were rampant this time in the Senior parade; but since the prize-winning costumes were graded on originality, An- drew Brasesco’s wild and wooly cave-man outfit carried off the honors for the boys, and Florence “Johnny” Simo walked away with the feminine victory when she dressed as the nationally-known cigarette page-boy. The senior play was a wild western riot, with the girls using leap-year tactics on their prospective mates, and winding up by having a mass wedding with a hawk-nosed, avaricious preacher presiding. The play came to a hilarious climax when Velma “Susie Saddlebags” Jenks found that her masked hero, Jim “Lone Stranger” Walker was obviously well past middle age. The dialogue was written by the players, each character creating his own part. Under the able direction of Miss Helen Brooke and Mr. Robert Sikes, with the generous assist- ance of Miss Grace Condon, the play was a howling success. During the day a panoramic display of human oddities presented itself in classes. No untoward conduct reared its ugly head, and “Mama” Condon was very proud of her little children. Top picture: Ivan Goyak, Elvo Travalini, George Newcomb, Jerry Blumenfeld, Ralph Wilcox. Center picture: Velma Jenks, Harry Martin. Lower picture: Florence Simo, Andrew Brasesco. pesdebenonechsteaaiaedcsioatas SAM TEESE LUCILLE O’DELL President Treasurer DOMINIC SCALISE VELMA JENKS Vice-President Secretary CLASS ACHIEVEMENTS The Senior Class of December 1938 displays a variety of achievem ents in the fields of student government, athletics, and scholastic success. At a meeting held early in the semester, the Seniors elected Sam Teese presi- dent, Dominic Scalise vice-president, Velma Jenks secretary, and Lucille O’Dell treasurer. At the Senior party on September 29, an amateur hour provided entertainment. Florence Simo, accordionist, won the prize. At the Senior banquet held on December 8, the theme of Treasure Island and the Exhibition buildings was carried out. On Senior Day, October 28, a cast of graduates presented a parade and a play, thoroughly enjoyed by an audience which overflowed the auditorium. George Newcomb, Student Body president, headed the Board of Com- missioners, seven of whom are graduating Seniors. They have completed one of the best years of student government with a record sale of 1222 Student Body cards. Twelve members of Richmond’s A. C. A. L. championship football varsity were Seniors; namely: Bruno Banducci, Richard Chin, Neal Ewing, Ivan Goyak, Don Hinkley, John Odisio, Les Putnam, Dominic Scalise, Bert Stycket, Hubert Transue, Elvo Travalini, and Joe Vargas. At a 20-30 club banquet on November 17 in honor of the champions, Bruno Banducci received a scholorship and Joe Vargas the oil can trophy. Beatrice Moorhead, Mary Sampson, and Dominic Scalise received the platinum pin as honor society members for six quarters. Other Senior members of the honor society are Martha Jean Carlson and Charleen Dreibelbis. Our hats are off to the class of December 38 for the fine record they are leaving behind. HEIZO OSHIMA Speaker JACK WILLIAMS Speaker HEA7reroztZzZzoo PROGRAM...December 21, 1938 “Overture-of ‘Overtures ar oes. VPE eS ee ae ee ree Panella “Vimy Ridge” Processional March - - - - - - Bidgood ORCHESTRA lnvocabron = “sr eet ea Gl ee hee eee mee eee efersen Pastor, Pinole-Hercules Community Church The New Photography - - - - - - - - Heizo Oshima STUDENT SPEAKER Literature and the Individual -- - - - = = Jacek Wilkhams STUDENT SPEAKER Christmas: Carols). = gee =) $= -y = o A CanpellasChoir Presentatiomiot Glass. =) a5 waa Loe i eS ee Boke Pucker Presentation of Diplomas - - - - - - - - W.T. Helms Sonese pa = eee ue oy eae Class on Decemperlag “The Grand Stand March’—Recessional - - - - - £Egener ORCHESTRA ANDAs Re 3G RAD) WATT PON “2s: = A REPORT OF A TREASURE ISLAND TREK John Krajear is journeying to Treasure Island to spend his wife’s money. (His wife is Phyllis O’Brien, Bloom’s Junk Store heiress.) He clambers aboard the ferry and greets the captain, James Gillan. Swabbing the decks vigorously are Chuck Fasanaro, Dante Falcioni, and Clifford Faria. Hearing a shrieking, John finds Jack “Cut-Rate” Ketring selling 50 cent Fair tickets for 25 cents to John Gray, who was one cent short. Ray Hutchison, his pal, can’t help him, for all he has is ten dollars. As Harold Board securely ties the boat, our sea-sick visitor staggers ashore searching for the first-aid station. He is greeted by “Doc” Travalini and nurse Winnie Mae Fray. Emerging a new man, he bumps into Alex Caygill, who soaks him 28 cents (no tax) for a guide book. Since he has forgotten how to read, our hero goes to the information bureau and Harry Chan shows him the way to the Elephant Towers. In sheer amazement he watches Charles McMullen, Arvid Madi- son and Walter Kosich, training the elephants with the aid of waterboys, Hubert Transue and Wilson Albert, and peanut distributors, Ivan Goyak and Arthur Hol- land. Neal Ewing, flatfoot cop, directs him to the concessions. John comes off Warren Swenson’s loop-o-plane dizzier than before, so he decides to take a gander at the midget show. He sees King Stanley McNutt, Queen Martha Wilson, Mayor Andy Hagen, “Pleeceman” Charles Casazza. Esther Ander- son and Dorothy Hains, conservative midgets, are knitting sweaters for their hus- bands-to-be, Henry Crespan and John Ghisio. Krajcar accidentally enters the Children’s Day Nursery ,which is supervised by John Odisio, aided by James Smithhart, Dario Vallerga, and Pearl Flohs. Upon hearing voices, John runs out and finds Buryl Burrows, street reporter, interviewing Ellsworth Poole who is in the poultry and egg business with Edward Alves. Not interested i n poultry, John turns and finds janitor Jerry Blumenfeld sweep- ing up the lunch which Dominic Scalise dropped. Overcome by the beauty of the building before him, John buys a 10 cent ticket from Joe Bailo and enters the Egyptian Palace. He is confronted by the Shiek, David Jones, and members of his harem. The fortunate girls are: Goldie Atwood, Melba Ghieri, Martha Oeschlager, Mary Wilkins, Marie Kerber, Lois Washburn, Maxine Huth, Kathleen Waring, and Margaret Shea. Remembering a letter which he forgot to write, Krajcar goes to the public stenographer, Charleen Dreibelbis, who is sitting on Russell Bell’s lap. Enrico Canepa sells John a tic ket to the burlesque, and Nora Foley shows him to his seat. Bruno Banducci made a short announcement concerning the girls, and the routine dance was on with Catherine David, Patricia Davis, Josephine Bertolli, Fay Brown, and Donna Jewett. Next was a novelty number by Velma Jenks. Annie Vainzack, Glory Essler, Angelina Mota, Ruth Firkus, and Lillian Page, then did a special can-can dance. Wheeler Walker and Ruby Malbrough did a tap dance, and last but not least, Vaudeville’s Queen, Mary Sampson, brought down the house. (George “Ever-ready” Kendrick leaped from his first row seat to pick it up.) John, hungry, goes to the stand where Paul Nichols is hot dog chief. Helen Braga served him a delicious two-foot-long special. Eating his puppy, Krajcar entered the Giant Show where he is ereeted by King Clarence Rose, Queen Florence Simo, Chief Dog-Catcher, Tom Olsen ; Scavenger, John Bonelli and School Marm, Beatrice Moorhead. Wishing to view the beauties of the Philippines, John goes to the Cuban Club and arrives in the middle of the first number, a rhumba by Margaret Heinemann and Andrew Brasesco. The next number is a tango by Norma Magri and Harvey Martin. Dance partners are: Juanita Hansen, Dorothy Germaine, Pearl Gengler, Ida Ditora, and Lossie Collins; Escorts — Elbert Gragg, Clifford Brady, and Hugh Clark. Next John goes to the Royal Hawaiian Club. The doorman, Ernest Rassmussen, shoved him in, and Head Waiter Milton Shaw seated him. Allan Smith, Master of Ceremonies, introduced the hula dance. Charmers were Dorothy Thomas, Eva Toia, Roberta Stephens, Juanita Sousa, Mary Martinucci, Charlene Littlejohn, and Helen Moniz. The orchestra was composed of Albin Nelson, Melvin Lehm- kuhl, Ray McMaster, Mervyn Rose, Leroy Patrette, and Adolpho Siri. Hostesses were Vivian Muller, Margie Ruzich, Aleen Moore, and To Katayanagi. Suddenly a hula dancer’s skirt catches fire and the fire department is called. Arriving at the scene, are Fire Chief Eugene Fontes, and firemen Chester Cox. Don Busby, Roy George, and Melvin Hitch. Heizo Oshima took many pictures so it will be easy to convict James Feenan for starting the fire. By the way, Ray Carl- son and Charles Wake had a fist fight over who was taking Concha Villagran home. James Walker finally did the honors. A peek into the telephone building revealed Jack Williams listening in on Olive Harris and Melva Thomson, who are discussing the costume Jean Stallard wore last Senior Day. At another switchboard, Ines Curtis is eaves-dropping on Douglas Miner, who is whispering loving messages to Dolores Munoz. By mistake Krajcar enters the exclusive fashion show where Helen Costa. Martha Jean Carlson, Kathryn Bettencourt and Ruby Adachi are modeling dresses designed by Vicki Toussaint, before such personages as Marie Bell, Harry Martin, Aurora Silvery, Lucille O'Dell, Joe Vargas, and Quentin Spotts. From here Krajcar decided to go the Business Men’s Professional Club meeting. Here sipping tea from their saucers are: Thomas Flores, Leroy W. Holland, Milton J. Webster, Robert C. Chattleton, and David W. Calfee. In another corner, C. Elwood Dawe, Richard Chin, Ralph Wilcox, and Gawge P. Newcomb Jr. are playing cribbage. Bored, John leaves and encounters an old acquaintance, Elmo Dennis who is now a wandering street musician. After giving him a warrant for playing “Carry Me Back to Old R. U. H. 5.” John goes on to see the bugs in the Entomologists’ (bug) Hall. In charge is Sam Teese, aided by bug-lovers Melvin Uetz, Donald Hinkley, and Pete Ruffatto. Feeding the bugs is “Professor Wrong-bug,” alias Raymond Wong and cleaning the cages are William Zook, Berthyl Stycket, and Al Moscrop. Krajcar is apprehended trying to steal a bug by Lloyd Dickinson, and is quickly bounced by Frank DeCourten and Les Putnam, into the willing hands of peace officers Jack DeBarrows, Robert Peterson, Richard Sargent and Thomas Rafael, who charged him with grand theft. Poor John was deported to an institution. AKT DEPARTMENT BIOLOGICAL, SCIENCE COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT CONTINUATION DEPARTMENT ENGLISH DEPARTMENT HOME ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT MUSIC DEPARTMENT PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT PHYSICAL SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT VOCATIONAL DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATION Boek IUGKER Stone is. +� . . Principal M. ExizapetnH KINNEAR - - AVA) Go tuns ma Aen By tues do MuriEL WILLETT : : - : Vice-Principal Vice-Principal Dean of Girls ARLEIGH WILLIAMS - - - - Deanof Boys Mabelle Woodman, Bernice James. Helen Parker, Alysse Clark, Martin Swenson, Arleigh Williams. David C. Gray, Nina Beauchamp, Hazel Bird, Phyllis Clark, Grace Condon, Hannah Drewry, Ella B. Eachus, Selina Hardesty, Helen Johnson, Stanley Johnson, Edith Smith, A. Marion Stockton, Jeanne Taylor. Ruth Utter. Nellie Pehrson, Frances Bradley, Grace B. Dotts, Bernice James, Cora McLennan, Marie Myers, Virginia Lee Staunton, Margot Thorsby, Vivian Vaughan, Gertrude F. Weatherby, Irene Webber. Jennie E. Gardner, Vivian Carlson, Ruth Stewart. Dorothy Cox, Blanche Connor, Marie Crull, Elizabeth E. Roberts Dorothy Swenson. r) Helen T. Hoefer, Isabel Hurd, M. Elizabeth Kinnear, Margaret B. Thompson, Ruth P. White, Muriel Willett. George M. Morris, Louise Robinson. Philip Hempler, Robert Pascoe, Frank Ribbel, Clara McLaurin, Alice Bagley Clark, Helen McDonald. Charles Waugh, William Bush, Wayne Perry, Arthur Selleck. Helen Brooke, Louise Alexander, Grace Gerk, E. V. Cain, Gladys Nunn, Hazel Olson, Carroll Parrill, Lila Reeb, Robert Sikes, Agnes Weatherson. F. L. Culbertson, Harold Cunningham, John E. Doney, F. C. Gilbert, William H. Neeley, Martin E. Salmi. GROUP SHOT Standing: John Odisio Jack De Barrows Katherine Kuivala Seated: Peter Ruffatto Kathleen Waring Dixie Lee Drew Joe Bailo Mary Selig Jerry Blumenfeld Minter Rudy i George Necmob INDIVIDUAL SHOTS 1. George Newcomb 2. Katherine Kuivala 3. Kathleen Waring 4. Dixie Lee Drew COMMISSIONERS Under the leadership of President George Newcomb, the Com- missioners have accomplished a great deal in carrying on the business of the Student Body. A new phonograph and amplifying system was purchased for use in the Union. The commissioners organized class dances on Tuesday nights after school, backed the noon dances in the Union on Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays, and gave a free Student Body Dance for all card holders on September 6. Kathleen War- ing, social chairman, presented a Student Body program Sep- tember 27, entitled “New Faces of 1938,” featuring Benny Walker as Master of Ceremonies. At the last Student Body meeting December 5, the candidates for office gave their campaign speeches. A musical program, representing a television broadcast as seen over the radio, fol- lowed. TRAFFIC COMMITTEE The Student Traffic Committee, composed of 35 students chosen by Arleigh Williams, dean of boys, took over the job of regulating hall traffic during the past semester. The committee is headed by Joe Bailo, commissioner of law and order, and Jack De Barrows, student judge. This organization was started to protect our school from accidents in the halls and to develop a system of traffic regula- tion which would speed up passing between classes and relieve congestion in the halls. TRAFFIC COMMITTEE GIRLS’ LEAGUE Sponsoring the Big Sister Movement was the main activity of the Girls’ League this term. On August 28, the Big Sisters entertained their Little Sisers at a party in the Union. On November 16, a skit, “My Public” was presented by Doris Pearson, program chair- man. Miss Muriel Willett, dean of girls, Evelyn Tobiason, and Leicester Lipp attended the Federation of High School Girls for Bay Counties at Burlingame High School on October 29. The theme of the conference was, “Careers for Girls.”’ Officers for the term were: Evelyn Tobiason, president; Leicester Lipp, secretary; and Doris Pearson, pro- eram chairman. £12 CLASS AG PENA iS A successful term for the 1-12 class organization was completed under Jack Kennedy, president; Steve Kocolas, vice-president; Maxine Johnson, secretary; and Jack Weir treasurer. 2 The traditional Senior Girls’ Tea was given this term by the 1-12’s for the graduating Senior girls under the chairmanship of Evelyn Tobiason. John Mewha acted as chairman for the 1-12 party on November 22. 1-12 OFFICERS — Jack Weir, Steve Ko- colas, Maxine Johnson, Jack Kennedy. GIRLS’ LEAGUE OFFICERS — Evelyn Tobiason, Leicester Lipp, Doris Pearson. INES CURTIS Library Girls’ President MINTER RUDY Head Y ell Leader GIRL RESERVES Beginning a program of variety and fun under the leadership of President Rosemary Millar and Miss Vivian Vaughan, adviser, the Girl Reserves started the semester with a reception for girls interested in the club. Their activities included the formal initiation of new members at a local church, a skating party at the Oakland rink, the traditional kitchen party, a talk by Miss Willett on her trip to Europe, and their first dance held at the Berkeley “Y’’. The season ended with five Rich- mond Girl Reserves receiving their rings at the annual Christmas din- ner in Berkeley, December 3. During the summer five members visited Gold Hollow, the Girl Reserves’ summer camp, and two members attended the ten day con- ference at Pacific Grove. YELL LEADERS Minter Rudy, head yell leader, his assistants Sam McGrath and Bob Gaddard, and G. A. A. leaders Anna Beth Garside and Betty Transue, inspired school spirit at the games by leading the yells and songs. With the aid of Coaches Hempler, Ribbel, Pascoe, Miss Mc- Laurin and Principal Tucker, the yell leaders organized several pre- game rallies and a parade along Macdonald Avenue November 10, the day before the Alameda game. YELL LEADERS — Robert Goddard, Anna Beth Garside, Minter Rudy, Betty Transue, Sam McGrath. LIBRARY GIRLS — Standing: Dolores Oliver, Lillian Outman, Katherine La Mancusa, Miss Zelma Reeve. Seated: Mary Ellen Driscoll, Anna Cisi, Ruth Farrow, Delight Myers, Ines Curtis, Juanita Blankenship. ee LO CEs Under the direction of Helen Hirth, president; Katherine Hart, vice- president and social chairman; and Virginia Wynn, secretary, the L. O. L. members met every Wednesday to increase their knowledge of home nursing, application of first-aid, and health hygiene. Twenty-five new members were welcomed at the club’s first formal initiation. Speakers for the organization during the semester were Miss Jennie Gardner, who discussed “Clothes and Personality”; Dr. Rosa Powell, “Hygiene Problems of Girls”; and Miss Tessie Curran, “Care of the Teeth During High School Age.” Social affairs sponsored by the club included a picnic at Alvarado Park, a trip to Treasure Island, and the annual Christmas party. Miss Helen D. Parker, faculty adviser for the group is assisted by Miss Alysse Clark. LIBRARY GIRLS The girls chosen to assist Miss Zelma Reeve checking books and attendance in the library this semester have included in their socials a picnic, a roller skating party, and a theater party, planned by Anna Cisi, social chairman, Mary Ellen Driscoll and Delight Myers. Officers presiding this term were Inez Curtis, president; Lillian Outman, vice-president; and Ruth Farrow, secretary. GIRL RESERVES — Virginia Jones, Rosemary Millar, Betty Madden, Verna Burgin. L. O. L. — Katherine Hart, Virginia Wynn, Helen Hirth. ROSEMARY MILLAR G. R. President HELEN HIRTH L. O. L. President Clifford Faria Rally Committee Chairman Beatrice Moorhead Hi-Nus Editor Jack Petersen Business Manager Roberta Stephens Advertising Manager Top — Winged Shield Society. Middle — Journalism 2 class. Lower — Journalism 1 class. JOURNALISM CLASSES Each week the journalism classes publish the Hi-Nus, giving infor- mation on the latest school events, under the direction of Miss Frances Bradley. She was assisted by Beatrice Moorhead, editor; Alma Camp- bell, assistant editor; Harmon Wickson, linotype operator; Roberta Stephens, advertising manager; Jack Petersen and Keith Parker, business managers. Two special Inklings supplements of original student writings and a “Razzberry” edition were also printed. Writing of copy and captions for the Shield was done as a special assignment by the journalism students. Ree March Kong, President, second quarter. Platinum pin holders: Arthur Sassone, Dominic Scalise, Lillian Outman, Beatrice Moorhead. EEOUN Ono oO al apete Of the eighty-two students who achieved membership in the Honor Society this semester, seven won the platinum pin. Elected by their fellow members to officiate during the first quarter were: Bill Hislop, president; Mary Robak, vice-president; Jean Muir, secretary; and Eugenia Anastas, social chairman. During the second quarter March Kong served as president, Myrtle Skow as vice-presi- dent; Genevieve Messinger, secretary; and Thelma Walsh, social chairman. The Society enjoyed a program of well-planned activities. Platinum Pin Holders: Mary Sampson Dixie Lee Drew Clyde Baker Bill Hislop President, first quarter BAND AND ORCHESTRA Under the direction of Mr. George M. Morris, the Richmond High band completed quite an extensive program. Besides playing for school pro- erams, football, and basketball games, the band participated in the Arm- istice Day parade, and dedication of the Veale Memorial. Four band members, La Von Aikens, Louis Armas, Donna Jewett, and Louis Ruffatto, were selected drum majors for the fall term. For the first time in years the orchestra has a flute, oboe, bassoon, and a French horn playing together, which adds much to the tonal quality of the group. The oboe and the bassoon were purchased by the school. Making its only appearance at the graduation exercises, the orchestra has devoted most of its time to preparation for this event. Mr. Morris selected Goldie Atwood, violinist, concert mistress of the orchestra for the fall term. The orchestra loses four members by gradu- ation. BAND — Top Row: Bob Hopkins, Ludd Johnson, Don Anderson, Hugh Clark, Wesley Olson, Louis Ruffatto, Dario Vallerga. t Second Row: Dante Falcioni, Frank Bronson, Evelyn Loskot, Doris, Ligon, Dwight Dickinson, Emilio Scalise, Edwin Daniels, Sam Bianco, Edward Garcia. Third Row: Richard Sargent, Gwynn Jewett, Donna Jewett, Yvonne Siemon, Lois Peck, Clarence Mello, Bob Martin, Pete Ruffato, Arlin Stetterson. Lower Rew: La Von Aikens, Louis Armas, Carl Mayers, John Leonetti, Bob Kane, Gertrude Cerces, Paul Dasher. A CAPPELLA CHOIR From over one hundred students who tried out for the A Cappella Choir, Mr. Harold Cunningham, teacher and director, selected the present thirty-eight members. Making its first public appearance at the P. T. A. meeting September 22, the Choir has since given a noon concert at Roosevelt Junior High School, entertained at Rotary Club, Lion’s Club and Kiwanis Club luncheons, and at the P. T. A. District Convention. They gave a public Christmas concert on December 18 and sang at Commencement. ORCHESTRA — Top Row: Joe Duarte, Louie Ruffatto, Bob Martin, Hugh Clark, Don Anderson, John Leonetti, Eddie Daniels. Second Row: Emily Rodriquez, Lo Van Aikens, Frank Bronson, Yvonne Siemon, Lois Peck. Third Row: La Verne Oliver, Emilio Scalise, Glenn Butler, Willard Hansen, Billy Gemmer, Lynn Farrar, Catherine Hopkins. Lower Row: Goldie Atwood, Dorothy Travis, Joe Padovani, Al Moscrop, Richard Grimes, Edith Lyons, Melva Thomson, Carolyn Dunlap, Mary Anderson. f : A CAMERA CLUB Headed by President Dick Sargent, and with the careful supervision of William Bush, club sponsor, the Camera Club enjoyed an especially active term. Their main activity was taking, enlarging, and mounting pictures for the Shield. The group also enjoyed several field trips, one to Treasure Island. Bob Carhart acted as secretary. SHIELD PHOTOGRAPHERS WitiiAmM Busx Senior Class Officers D. Sargent E. McCullough B. Dalton Band Leaders Yell Leaders D. Sargent E. McCullough D. Sargent, B. Dalton Badminton Library Girls Girl Reserves D. Sargent B. Dalton Volley Ball Managers B. Dalton D. Sargent 2-12 Managers D. Sargent Tennis Club D. Lewis Archery E. McCullough Iouimnelligny S66 oo = io oe B. Dalton B. Dalton POL alS” at 25 ee ee coe =”. +4 Bs Dalton E. McCullough, D. Sargent, D. Jewett M. Papadakis Hockey Managers Supervisor Orchestra Junior Managers eye e Saat ic E. McCullough 16 Os Ie Soe So) eee E. McCullough Commissioners B. Dalton Soph Managers SAGA? o E. Cavin ies) Volley Ball Champs Rally Committee Winged Shield Varsity Squad Action Shots” - B. Squad - Intra-mural Basketball = - E. MeCallouch Volley Ball Champs B. Dalton B. Dalton D. Sargent E. McCullough D. Sargent ¢. McCullough D. Lewis D. Lewis B. Dalton B. Dalton B. Dalton B. Dalton G. Jewett VARSITY FOOTBALL A. C. A. L. champs for the third time in four years! That is the record held by the Richmond Union High School Varsity. Last year when all talk had subsided about our championship football team, and talk had already started on the prospects for next year’s squad, they were not conceded much chance to cop the crown. Coach Ribbel wouldn’t make a comparison but said they probably wouldn’t hold a candle to his “wonder team.” This year’s eleven, however, gained amazing strength toward the end of the practice season and kept it throughout the rest of the season with the exception of the Piedmont game. The Clan (our beloved rivals) scored the biggest prep upset of the season when they downed the Oilers 21-7. The Oilers opened the season with a 6-6 tie from a strong defensive Mt. Diablo eleven. The game was a typical season opener with both teams making plenty of mis- takes. Vargas and Putnam were taken out of the game with wrenched ankles. Pittsburg was next on the practice list. The Richmond gridmen dropped this one 6-0. Coach Ribbel was still experimenting for a winning combination and it was in this game that Elvo Travalini broke into the first string lineup. Vargas and Putnam still played on the sidelines. Vargas, all-county back for two years, returned for the San Rafael game and bol- stered the Oilers to a 12-0 win over the Bulldogs. Putnam was back in the starting line- up to play against a highly-touted St. Mary’s squad. Previous to this game the Gaelets had dropped only one tilt. The Oilers displayed the form that was’ to carry them to another title, and won 13-0. (Continued on next page) Robert Pascoe, line coach; John Odisio, co-captain, quarterback; Frank Bennett, right end; Ed Spaulding, left guard; Phil Perrelli, center. FOOTBALL ACTION SHOTS Top picture: Watch out San Ra- fael — here comes Odis- io! Richmond 12, San Rafael 0. Lower picture: Anellini (18) skirts right end for a nice gain. Neal Ewing (14) puts a nice block on an Alameda man. Rich- mond 32, Alameda 0. 1. Coach Ribbel. N Joe Vargas, co-cap- tain, left half. Ivan Goyak, fullback. 4. Les Putnam, right half. iS) Elvo Travalini, right guard; Tak Katayanagi, left tackle; Hank Miner, left end: Bruno Banducci, right tackle. Richmond opened the A. C. A. L. with the Berkeley Yel- lowjackets in the game that was supposed to decide the winner of the crown. The game proved just that, as the Oilers won 18-0. Next on the Oilers’ chopping block were VARSITY FOOTBALL SQUAD Top Row: I. Goyak, E. Spaulding, B. Stycket, L. Putnam, C. Mello, R. Anellini, A. Cakos, G. Peter- son, J. Kennedy. Second Row: Coach Ribbel, J. Bonacorso, T. Brashear, D. Hink- ley, N. Ewing, D. Ewing, E. Sag- ner, F .Bennett, J. Odisio, T. Ka- tayanagi, Coach Pascoe. Third Row: B. Banducci, E. Peral- sky, P. Perrelli, H. Transue, J. Duarte, E. McAfee, J. Rogocci, C. Biagini. Lower Row: R. Gragg, H. Miner, J. Vargas, J. Mewha, R. Chin, K. Holland, A. Fray, E. Travalini. the Albany Cougars. After a dull first half with no score, the Red and Blue came back to score two touchdown; with conversions. Experts called the next game a crucial one in league play. Hayward had beaten Piedmont 33-19 the week be- fore and were given a chance to beat the Oilers. When the gun sounded ending the game, Richmond walked off the field with a 58-6 victory. The Hay-Press, Hayward high school paper, described the game (Turn to next page) briefly as follows: “First quarter — close, second quarter — beaten, third quarter — skunked, fourth quarter — slaughtered.” Piedmont, playing rather poor ball till they met us, came to life with the help of Frankie McCann. It was his accurate ball tassing that paved the way for the Clan’s 21-7 win over the Oilers. Richmond was in the game every minute of the way, but the Clan was “hot.” Piedmont, feeling good, went on to beat Berkeley, 32-6, and eliminate the Yellowjackets from their tie with us for first place. Salve for the Oilers’ wounds, however, was a 32-0 win over the Alameda Hornets in the holiday game November 11. The game closed the curtain on high school grid careers for 19 seniors, and on one of the most colorful squads ever to don the Navy Blue and Red. At the 20-30 Club banquet honoring the Varsity, Bruno Banducci who had the best scholastic standing on the Oiler squad, was given a scholarship award, and Joe Vargas voted the most outstanding player, received the Oil Can trophy. Five Richmond men played on the East team for the De Molay all-star game held December 10. Those who saw action were Bruno Banducci, Ivan Goyak, John Odisio, Elvo Travalini, and Joe Vargas. The Richmond Independent’s All-County eleven had four Richmond players. They were Bruno Banducci, John Odisio, Elvo Travalini, and Joe Vargas. Of the 19 seniors who played their last prep game Armistice Day, nine were first- string men. They are: Bruno Banducci, right tackle; Ivan Goyak, fullback; Tak Kat- ayanagi, left tackle; Henry Miner, left end; John Odisio, quarterback; Les Putnam, right half; Ed Spaulding, left guard; Elvo Travalini, right guard, and Joe Vargas, left half. A. C: A. L. STANDINGS W 9 Ap Pts RcChinionen oe ee ee ee 4, ] 0 8 | 2a 278. 060 7 |e aa ee ee eh Pe 3 2, 0 6 Berkeley cca crt ese ee nes, 3 2 ) 6 Feira oe ted Oa aR 2 DL | 5 Meine lela es td ee ee es ee es eee ) 2 2 4 PRET Piece see ne eee ot Pee eed 0 4 | 1 “RB” FOOTBALL — Top Row: G. Pernich, D. Cole, D. Wilcox, H. Curry, S. Bebich, J. Mackey. S. Evans, J. Tillman, H. Thompson, G. Salzer, H. Stone, S. McTaggart. Middle Row: Coach Pascoe, H. Martin, K. Mocke, B. Andre, R. Harris, R. Thayer, M. Allan, B. Carroll, B. Fox, B. Wong, H. Orthman, M. Coudyser, B. Parsons, B. Weeks. Bottom Row: P. Moorhead, H. Hanlon, K. Parker, E. Henson, E. Eldridge, E. Rusich, B. Lowrie, F. Nilsson, R. Knox, E. Peralsky, D. Alveraz, F. Reichart, B. Howden. Coach Pascoe Captain Frank Nilsson JAYVEE SEASON One of the most capable Junior Varsities ever to wear the red and blue togs of Richmond High was the reputation built by Coach Bob Pascoe’s 1938 grid lightweight squad. Six straight victories followed by a last game loss gave these Jayvees a niche next to big brother Varsity in Rich- mond’s Hall of Fame. Opening their 1938 season, the Oilerettes hit their all-conquering stride by bowling over St. Mary’s 7-0. Brilliant ball toting by Al Fray and sturdy defensive labor made it a one-sided affair. The Sugar Kids from Crockett were next to fall victims of the deadly Oiler attack. Sixty yards gained through the air, a blocked kick in the Crockett end zone, and Richmond had won 8-6. A brilliant aerial circus accounted for the third consecutive win, as Richmond cashed in on George Peterson’s pass gunnery to rout Alameda 27-0. Hayward’s Farmer crew proved fodder for the rolling Red and Blue machine as it ground out a decisive 19-0 win. Many times victorious, but wary of defeat, the Jayvees encountered a touted Oakland High squad. Their touchdown hunger satisfied, the Oilers left the field victors — this time by 20-0. With two contests left on the schedule, Coach Pascoe’s charges invaded Concord and c aptured an 18-0 victory from the Red Devils in a fiery fracas. A sizzling second half saw Ed Rusich crash through the Satan defense for a brace of touchdowns while Joe Duarte scored once. Berke- ley’s junior juggernaut shattered the Richmond forward wall and soiled a perfect record by handing the Oilers a 26-6 lacing in the season final. Oiler Jayvees got their only scoring nugget when Don Hinkley snared a Jacket pass and loped 29 yards to pay dirt. The Jayvees were aided by the third string varsity who traveled with them throughout the season. The third stringers started every game but were really not needed except for the Crockett game which they pulled out of the fire with a last quarter passing attack. Al Fray led the Oiler scorers with four touchdowns. He was closely followed by Ed Rusich and Roy Thayer with three apiece. The Jayvees amassed 105 points to their oppon- ent’s 32 during the season. INTRAMURAL BASKETBALL Reorganized this year for the purpose of developing keener competition, the intra- mural basketball league enjoyed a very successful season. Many new stars were devel- oped and it provided a chance for experienced players to get into shape. The league was divided into two divisions: the A’s for the varsity prospects, and the B’s for the jayvees. Games were played immediately after school with the championship of the A’s being decided at a game played before a boys’ assembly November 16. The truckers won the A championship from the Shaggers by virtue of a last quarter rally. Trailing 16-8 in the last quarter, they won out in the last minute of play 18-16. The managers won the B league by defeating the Owls 24-18. The water-boys took the lead early and never relinquished it. The leagues were under the supervision of coaches Phil Hempler and Bob Pascoe. A DIVISION Worse Pts Truckers ce. te. 6 5) 12 a hae A, WINNERS OF “A” LEAGUE INTRA-MURAL BASKETBALL Bob Garrard, Ray Suy, Jim Thomp- son, Arthur Holland, Arvid Madi- son, Edward Williams. JUNIOR MANAGERS Left to right — Glenn Knowles, 3illie Wardell, Earl Anderson, Bud Dawson, Lowell Scarbrough, Claire Kolaites, Merle Hall, Delbert Pat- terson, Kenneth Nystrom, Jake Crist. E SOPHOMORE MANAGERS Top Row — Richard Maxwell, Rob- ert Lloyd, Frank Scott, Donald Rouse, Kenneth Fuller, Armand Turley, Ernest Durant, Armando Marieiro, Robert Taylor. Lower Row — Richard Caskey, Jack Dennis, Ralph Farrar, Fay Hawkins, Francis Fray, Maola Na- varro, Gilbert Louie, Douglas Fone, Earl Simone. B DIVISION W i) Pts Wanacersiet..- wees 6 ] 2 OW Siete ee a) 2 10 Harcleswa 2. ee Ae! 4, 2 8 Cardinale. .25 Sete. 3 6 Woodpeckers ............---- 2 4. 4 TO GAAOS) igiae, See cee y 4 4, hawks 22 ee 0 6 0 2-12 MANAGERS — Harvey Martin and Manuel Rito. 1-12 MANAGERS — Top Row: Jack Horton, Ed Garvey, Clyde Baker. Bot- tom Row: Donald Green, Alfred Berg, Jack Petersen, Buddy Brown. WINNERS OF “B” LEAGUE — Stand- ing: Jack Petersen, Jack Thompson. Seated: Bud Dawson, Alfred Berg, Rob- ert Chitwood. MANAGERS Activians is another word for the R. U. H. S. managers. ; During the past football season the managers cared for the footballs, handled the C e blocking bags, headgear, and other equipment; acted as first-aid men, and kept spec- tators in the bleachers during practice. As a reward for their valuable services, eight to ten managers are taken to games played away from school. All managers see the home games free of charge. At reserved seat games in nearby colleges, the managers are chosen to act as ushers. Graduating senior managers receive a block R. President of G. A. A. Standing: T. Berg, 1-10A; M. Schifferle, 2-11; Cometta, secretary. Kneeling: M. Lewis, 2-10A; Noyes, 1-11A; V. Jenks, 2-12. 1-12 VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONS Standing: L. Chetkovich, V. Hamilton, S. Freggiaro, D. Kastanos, O. Amaral, B. Kneeland, B. Madden. Seated: M. Ramos, H. Re- tynski, L. Outman, OB. Scheppler, E. Cometta, M. Selig. MARY SELIG VOLLEYBALL MANAGERS . Selig, president; B. Scheppler, 1-12B; E. Pasquini, 2-10B; C. Doney, 1-10B; O. G. A. A. Tennis, volleyball, and hockey were the principal G. A. A. sports for the term. Tennis and volleyball were played the first quarter. March Kong won the champion- ship in the singles division of tennis, while Goldie Atwood and Ann Fraitas defeated March Kong and Violet Williams for the doubles crown. Isabel McAuliffe was the tennis manager. On November 17, six members of the tennis club went to Crockett to compete with girls from John Swett. Those attending were: Goldie Atwood, Ruth Dingle, March Kong, Doris Lewis, and Violet Williams. The 1-12 volleyball team won their chenille numerals by defeating the 2-11 A’s and 1-1] A’s in the finals. The 2-11 A’s received felt numerals by placing second. Managers for volleyball were: Thelma Berg, 1-10A; Charlotte Doney, 1-10B; Dorothy Staley, 1-10C; Myrtle Lewis, 2-10A; Pola Pasquini, 2-10B; Olive Noyes, 1-11A; Laura Silva, 1-11B; Albina de Fabio, 2-11; Barbara Scheppler, 1-12; Velma Jenks, 2-12. The 1-12 team won the hockey season by defeating the 2-12’s in the finals. Managers for the hockey season, which ended December 8, were: Anne Polich, 1-10A; Gerry Brown, 1-10B; Jacqueline Zweigart, 2-10; Katherine Pederson, 1-11A; Virginia Wynn, 1-11B, Anna Mae Grace, 2-11; Lillian Outman, 1-12; To Katayanagi, 2-12. Sixty-five girls attended a triangular playday at Crockett on October 22. John Swett High School was host to Alhambra and Richmond. Everyone who went reported a wonderful time. Twelve girls from Richmond, including Mary Selig, president of G. A. A., attended the East Bay Federation playday at Berkeley High on November 5. Games and luncheon provided entertainment for the day. Four senior girls in G. A. A. attended a playday given by San Francisco State College on Saturday, December 3. Hawaii was the theme for the day. The biggest social affair of the term was a Halloween party held on October 31, in the Boys’ Gym and the Union. The girls wore costumes and played traditional Halloween games. Jacqueline Zweigart acted as general chairman, and was assisted by Priscilla Morrill. Yell leaders for G. A. A. were Betty Transue and Anna Beth Garside. Both girls assisted at the football games. Mary Selig proved an able and willing president, assisted by Emily Cometta as secretary. G. A. A. HOCKEY MANAGERS—Standing: A. M. Grace, G. Brown, Q. Hardesty, K. Pederson, V. Wynn. Seated: A. Polich, J. Zweigart, L. Outman, T. Katayanagi. BADMINTON CHAMPIONS—A. M. Campbell, J. Anderson. ARCHERY CHAMPIONS—B. Moorhead, M. Mikulich, V. Muller. TENNIS CLUB—Top Row: D. Lewis, C. Sampson, A. Fraitas, V. Molino, P. Morrill. Middle Row: VY. Sergeant, M. Kerber, V. Williams, M. Clark, R. Dingle. Bottom Row: M. Kong, S. Ross, A. B. Garside, A. Enos, ANOTHER MILESTONE August 22—R. U. H. S. teachers and pupils (sun- burn, poison oak, and all) respond to the old school bell. August 28—Big Sisters give party in Union to Little Sisters. August 31—Beatrice Moorhead, Hi-Nus Editor, receives her platinum pin. Nice going, Bea! September 5—It may be “Labor” Day to some folks, but it’s “Play” Day to us. September 7—Girl Reserves hold reception open to all girls in the school. September 8—Richmond High’s budding young writers display talent in Inklings supplement. September 9—School’s closed, this time for Ad- mission Day. It all weeks could only he like this! Concord and Richmond fight 4 quarters to end up where they started—in a deadlock, 6-6. September 10—Sam Teese presides over first meet- ing of the Senior Class. No monkey business. September 16—First P.-T. A. Dance of fall series held at Roosevelt Cateteria, Thanks, Mamas! Oilers receive first setback of the season from Pittsburg. Score: 6-0. September 22—Our newly formed A Cappella Choir makes a tremendous hit with the P.-T. A. in their first public appearance. September 27—Sophs give us bang-up entertain- ment in “New Faces of 1938,” the first Student Body program of the term. Benny Walker adds to the festivities as the M. C. September 28—St. Mary’s game rally. Ribbel’s boys show us bleacher coaches how they expect to cross into pay dirt this season. September 29—Oilers win their first practice game against St. Marys, 12-0. Jewel Davis, R. Ula: S. graduate, speaks to Honor Society on col- lege life. September 30—Teachers attend County Institute; we get a much needed (?) rest. October 3—Shield sales open. Theme: Next year’s Golden Gate International Exposition. October 4—Jack Kennedy chosen president of the 1-12 class. You show ’em who’s boss, Jack. October 6—The amateur hour proves to be the hit of the Senior Party. And the gong wasn’t used once. October 8—L. O. L. members get a pre-view of the Fair by visiting Treasure Island. October 11—Intra-mural basketball finally gets started. How the years do fly! October 13—Poor Berkeley Bee (Betty Alveras) is captured by a big Richmond hero (Elvo Travy- alini), at least in our rally. October 14—Richmond 18, Berkeley 0. Need we say more? R. U. H. S. Alumni organize. October 21—Richmond High Eleven wakes up i n the second half, and beats the fighting Albany Cougars, 14-0. October 23—Eighty students climb for culture at the opera, “The Barber of Seville” in San Francisco. October 25—The inevitable! Report cards. Is every- body happy? October 28—The Seniors give us Senior Day, the Journalism classes give us the Razzberry, and the Oiler Varsity gives us a wild 58-6 win over Hayward. WHAT a day! October 31—It’s goblin time again. G. A. A. holds a Halloween Party. Girls receive pins and awards. November 2—Clyde Baker, Dixie Lee Drew, Lillian Outman, and Arthur Sassone receive platinum pins. A quartet brainy enough to please any teacher, wed say. November 4—Blue Friday! We lose the “Big Game” to Piedmont by a score of 21-7. Shield sales end in a last minute boom. November 1]1—Armistice Day ,and a holiday for all of us except the Varsity, who clinch the A. C. A. L. title by turning back Alameda 39.0. Our team is red hot! Alumni hold dance on Treasure Island. November 14—Forty hopefuls turn out for basket- ball tryouts. Good luck, hoopsters! November 16—Girls’ League enjoys a skit, “My Public.” November 17—Football varsity honored by 20-30 Club. Bruno Banducci awarded a scholarship, Joe Vargas the oil can. All members receive gold footballs. November 22—Turkey, cranberry, and everything nice! We can thank the Pilgrims for this. November 23—Teachers attend C. T. A. Institute. Ticket please! November 30—Athletic Awards Assembly. John Odisio given blanket award as most valuable Varsity player. Girls receive awards. December 2—Basketball season opens as we play St. Marys on the home court. December 6—San Rafael basketeers journey across the bay to clash with us. G. A. A. holds ban- quet. Mmm, turkey and all the fixings! December 8—Seniors whoop it up at banquet. Some fun, this being a grad! December 9—University tosses baskets with us on our home court. December 13—-Alhambra hoopsters come to Rich- mond for contest with Oilers. December 15—Ditto with Concord. Another home game. December 20—Oilers play Crockett in last practice tilt. The December °38 Shield makes its ap- pearance. It’s a treasure! December 21—Diplomas tucked under their arms, our high seniors say adieu to R. U. H. S. December 22—Merry Christmas and happy vaca- tion! We'll see you next year! fe Wal, now, ll tell ya. Have you tried Wheaties? Waitin’ at the church. Simple and sweet. The egg in the sandwich. “Oh, but definitely.” Wanta make sumpin’ of it? “You must have been a beautiful baby.” When we were a couple of kids. Pee US tl T Pack ASE “The old order changeth, yielding place to new” And students excuse themselves in many ways: Witeclgceaaee 7th Period, November 29, 1938. Several different bells ring in the gymnasium in rapid, successive order and, espe- cially on rainy days, all is chaos. Approximately 80 boys are given cramped quarters and three minutes to dress in. I dashed madly from the gym, to my locker in the 600 building, (Which, because no lights shone today, was plunged into semi-darkness), fumbled blindly with the com- bination. I snatched what I presumed were my books. Though I was hastening, several teachers impeded my progress by demanding that I diminish my rate of speed. (Signed) HOMER DOUGLAS. XMAS EXIT ’Twas two days before Xmas 1. Teacher’s pet. And all thru the halls Not a student was running 2. Still on the bottle. f Gc a) : DB) °° On imalinorcat-ealle, 3. “Music, Maestro, Please. 4. Three stooges. The seni ors have hung up their gowns and their caps, BenWarehaihe pirdie: And settled their brains for long winter naps. :, 5 Bd eee 6. “Nov Schmoz Ka Pop.” Each varsity hero is sporting his letter, But the gals with gold footballs have gone them one 7. Struttin’ Majors and Majorettes. better. The last grades are in, and “doom” cards are out; = Santa won’t see them, so don’t fret and pout. Boy forgets girl when Xmas bells tingle, There’s not a coin in his pocket to jingle. The dignified seniors have tripped up the aisle, To their weary feet it seemed like a mile. For three years of work (?) they get one piece of paper; Confidentially, is that fair wages for labor? Homework and nagging are finally over; A pause that refreshes — to go home to “muvver.” Each student now has but one destination A speedy exit for Xmas vacation. ee aac re AUTOGRAPHS Nae yg end tee VARA bag EE ie « R ey y %: a ba i ™ rte oe an nare EHS ey The Shield staff wishes to thank Miss Mabelle Woodman and her art students for the hours they spent designing and executing the decorations for this book. Cover Drawing — Charleen Dreibelbis Cover Lettering — Lloyd Dickinson Humor — Lloyd Dickinson Seniors — Ruth Holdaway Sports — Delbert Patterson Activities — Roberta Simmons LVL9 G8900 EVLL € For Reference E 1) © hee 2 _ E o — a G ® = i) ' ® 2 2) es me 2) | | 04-1659 | | 3 1143 00685 6141 ll il | | IC LIB