Richmond High School - Shield Yearbook (Richmond, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 98 of the 1939 volume:

RICHMOND UNION es. eee ‘ a taclia OE eS Re ree ies + _ sab cattle ha ics mip = cn MRI - | RICHMOND | COLLECTION the pie A a j cae age iN rt 39 Jack Kennedy See ELD SA ae Editor. o.os oa ic a fe, Fo ALO AZ LAMARNGO Senior sditor --=-— ©4242 ... “= | ) te) Shae Kennepy Activities Editor — - GENEVIEVE MESSINGER Sports Editor - - - - - - Homer Douc.ias ; ANNA BETH GARSIDE Humor Editors - - - - RAVERNA LovpAL Business Manager - - - - - Bos JOHNSON Literary Editor - - - - - Joxun R. Jones BETTY KNEELAND Bos Law ANNABELLE HINER Assistants --, 8) sees Nancy NEVILLE EVELYN BrIsBIN Jack PETERSEN Dwicut DIcKINSON Adviser - - - =- - = - £=Miss GALBRAITH Photography Adviser - - - - - Mr. BusH Leo Allamanno Homer Douglas Genevieve Messinger Robert Johnson Raverna Lovdal Anna Beth Garside DEDICATED ... to Contra Costa Pioneers Dauntless and intrepid western pioneers Your memory lives yet, despiie the long dead years; Lives and glows with flaming, fevered heat; A memory of strength and unbeknown retreat. A song of praise we offer up to thee Who conquered all before, that we today might be. Accept our humble tribute, oh, mighty ones long gone, That we who dwell in twilight may share your glorious dawn. —JouHN R. Jones. 31143006856166 373.7946 Shi The shield. Mr. Walter T. Helms Mr. Bert X. Tucker ADMINISTRATION Ma W Tees 0-15 s—) = Mr BB: XX. Ticker. . °- Miss M. ELIzABETH KINNEAR Nine Lavin C; Grays i 23 Mr. ArxLEIcGH T. WILLIAMS Miss Muriet WILLETT - Art Department—Miss M. Woodman. Biological Science—Miss H. Parker, Miss A. Clark, Mr. M. Swenson, Mr. A. Williams. Commercial Department — Mr. D. Gray, Miss N. Beauchamp, Miss G. Condon, Miss H. Drewry, Mrs. E. Eachus, Miss S. Hardesty, Miss H. Johnson, Mr. S. Johnson, Miss M. Stockton, Miss J. Taylor, Mrs. H. Bird, Mrs. P. Clark. Continuation Department—Mrs. R. Utter. English Department — Mrs. N. Pehrson, Miss F. Bradley, Miss G. Dotts, Mrs. B. James, Miss M. Myers, Mrs. E. Smith, Miss V. Staunton, Miss M. Thorsby, Miss V. Vaughan, Miss G. Weatherby, Miss I. Webber, Mrs. C. McLen- nan, Miss E. Galbraith. Home Economics Department—Miss J. Gardner, Miss V. Carlson, Mrs. R. Berger. Language Department — Miss D. Cox, Mrs. M. Crull, Mrs. B. Connor, Miss E. Roberts, Miss D. Swenson. Superintendent Principal Vice-Principal Vice-Principal Dean of Boys Dean of Girls Librarian—Miss Z. Reeve. Mathematics Department — Mrs. H. Hoefer, Mrs. M. Thompson, Miss E. Kinnear, Mrs. R. White, Miss M. Willett, Mrs. I. Hurd. Music D epartment—Mr. G. Morris, Mrs. L. Robin- son. Physical Education Department—Mr. P. Hempler, Mr. R. Pascoe, Mr. F. Ribbel, Miss C. Mc- Laurin, Mrs. A. B. Clark, Miss H. McDonald. Physical Science Department—Mr. C. Waugh, Mr. W. Bush, Mr. W. Perry, Mr. A. Selleck. Social Studies Department——Miss H. Brooke, Miss L. Alexander, Mrs. G. Berk, Mr. E. Cain, Miss G. Nunn, Miss H. Olson, Mrs. C. Parrill, Miss L. Reeb, Mr. R. Sikes, Miss A. Weatherson. Vocational Department—Mr. W. Neeley, Mr. H. Cunningham, Mr. J. Doney, Mr. F. Gilbert, Mr. M. Salmi, Mr. F. Culbertson. SS is aren - SEARS a MM My ‘ � Ni ei wil Ni | rt Hs ae SS ——_- a = = = — = —= —— == ul I “Ny My ll ‘ YI | ral i ‘i ti Hl ‘Ne ma VI iM I ‘ih i ; al | Ne Hy lie li ‘ i i th ‘ oe She il ‘ i hy ‘Be HL 4 a) af ah gt - Ce ho mM s ie ey. dj ae My D ry ‘s | ns a.) wi Kf Uf, Fs d oe MY Um NYY: ) Mini's, ° Vy 4 aL 1) ( ah Se) NV Ba i ye BE NANCE eo a3 i i NEST POM ce AU Yat AS ale DN | aah LY : Pr. BY Lie TOA AN Ny oN wit fh RNY vy 2 SPEAKERS Thelma Walsh . . a al . 7 Genevieve Messinger Evelyn Tobiason ne James Eakle Clyde Baker COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES f WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1939 : a “The Scarlet Mask —Overture!’« “ .= = = «sf -Zamecnih “National Fencibles’—Processional - - - - - - - Sousa ORCHESTRA invocation - =.= Ss = = cs Sa” “Rev; Horace Westwood, Dyn. Kensington “Break Forth, Oh Beautious cigar frcht es + -- tee Baer “Cherubim Song” -— - - - + + + Tschaikowsky “Drink To Me Only With Thine Eyes” - - - Harm. by Vogrich ‘Alma Mater”? 9 = = 20 3) eee ust we ee se Praditional A CAPPELLA CHOIR National Defense - - - - - - - = = Student Speakers Against Waste of National Resources - - - Evretyn TosraAson Against Poverty, Disease and Sordid Dwelling Places - - - - - - = = = GENEVIEVE MESSINGER Against Indifference to the Obligations of zy Citizenship - - - - - - - = - - James EaKie Against Intolerance - - - - - - - - - THELMA WALSH Against Spiritual and Intellectual Starvation - - CrLypE BAKER Presentation of Class: «- -2- - - = - = + -� B. X. Tucker j Presentation of Diplomas - - - - - - - - W.T. Helms School Song - - - - - - - = + + Graduating Class “Vimy Ridge’—Recessional - - - - - - - - Bidgood ORCHESTRA JAC MA LEC t JAMES RICHARDS KATHRYN BYERS EDWIN SUMMERS LUPE AVILA HENRY PETRO HIDEKO KAWAI RAVERNA LOVDAL DONALD ANDERSON DORIS LEWIS DONALD SEWARD ANNABELLE HINER WILBUR SCOTT JACK EDWARDS ELMA JANE WATKINS ROMAYNE ILA BAKER ROBERT HOPKINS ELIZABETH MADDEN VAN DE VENTER MARY MCMULLEN STEVE MUSSO HELEN ALLEN CLARENCE MELLO MARGARET JOHNSON TAKESHI KATAYANAGI LEO ALLAMANNO CHRISTINA ADAME THOMAS FASANARO LENA BENEDETTI THEODORE BECK ESPERANZA BARRAGAN EDWI! JOSEPH PADOVANTI, JR. GERTRUDE GRAHAM ROBERT LEIST DOROTHY MEALMAN JOHN KENNEDY LILLIAN OUTMAN UNE ELAINE MCCONNELL CANADA BINGHAM DIXIE-LEE DREW JOHN MORKEN VERA BERGMAN WILLIAM HISLOP J JACK GORDON MARR ALICE JONES HOMER DOUGLAS OPAL AMARAL DONALD GREEN WANDA VERBISCIO MARY ALICE TOSTE LAWRENCE DOWNEY EVELYN MCDONOUGH ADRIAN PACHECO RUTH DINGLE MINTER RUDY ARNO EMERALD MCCULLOUGH BARBARA SCHEPPLER GLENN BUTLER MARY ELLEN JACK ROGOCCI DOROTHY SHAW DRISCOLL hp EDWIN SPAULDING ROSELLA BURGHART STEVEN WELCH, JR. VIRGINIA DAVIS JOHN MEWHA RUTH HOLDAWAY JUNE KNEELAND ROBERT CARHART HELEN RETYNSKI DAVID BOIVIE PAULINE SPIERSCH CHARLES ADAME i 4 4 . : 3 — 10 JACK MCCARTY VIRGINIA SERGEANT HENRY SIMONE DORIS WINEGAR LESSANDRO BIGIOLLI ELIZABETH VERING MARY NOVASCONE GORDON VANN DORIS PEARSON BENNY SANCHEZ GLADYS KRAITZER HENRY MINER ARNOLD WESTWOOD EVELYN TOBIASON JOHNNY CAVORETTO DOROTHY PRIOR JOHN MCLAUGHLIN ANNA BECK DONALD HOFFMAN CECILIA SINCICH GLENN ROUSE OLGA ALEXICH ALFRED BERG BERTHA HUMPHREY FAY HICKS DUANE HORNER MARTHA PAPADAKIS DENNIS CHELEMEDOS GERRY PAZZI LLOYD WEEK S EMIL TRESKON THELMA WALSH RAYMOND O'BRIEN MARIE LOUISE JOHN R. JONES BARBARA HARRISON nea ROGERS ) GLADYS MCCLARY GLENN REDFIELD SYLVIA MCCLARY JACK WEIR MARY DONADIO ENRICO PIASENTE ae WALTER JOHNSON ELEANOR JANE PERRY HAROLD COOMBS ALICE MAPELLI GEORGE SAXON ELEANOR KELLEGHAN EDW i HREY WALTER MACKEY, JR. GENEVIEVE MESSINGER EARL CAVIN MARY SELIG STANLEY HOLMES EVELYN BRISBIN MILDRED SKOW FRANK MOSCROP BETTY RUBINS LEWIS BOSSI MARY SMITH DONALD WOOLLEY ROBERT COPPIN MARGARET ROARK TRINIDAD VEGA KATHERINE BROWN JAMES NICHOLLS, JR. CATHERN FARRAR {TE REGINA CUNAN VICTOR YOST OLETA LEE ROBERT GODDARD MINNIE JUAREZ JACK THOMPSON EGHAN EDWARD GARVEY LURA LOU CHETKOVICH EDWIN DANIELS DORIS MCPHEE HERBERT OWENS EMILY RODRIGUES WILLIAM RITA MOZZINO RODNEY ERICKSON MARGARET KALSON ALBERT CORTESE ANNA BETH GARSIDE STEVE KOCOLAS MIKICH MABEL DORRINGTON WESLEY NISSEN ELINOR KALSON MERVIN KELLEGHAN EDITH JEAN LYONS ROBERT HARCOURT HELEN ZUUR ROBERT PERRY MARGUERITE CLARK JOHN BAILO LOUISE HILL TERRENCE DOYLE JEANNETTE JENKINS JOHN MASSEY FRANCES ALLISON RAYMOND HENSON STEVINA FREGGIARO FRANK BRONSON ROSEMARY MILLAR WILLIAM CLEMENTS LILETH TIDWELL ALLEN COE PHYLLIS GREEN WAY MAR CAR) RO} HEL LAR ROBERT GRIFFITH AUDREY CURTIS ARTHUR SASSONE HELLEN FRENTROP RICHARD HUNN ORLA REEVES ENTS HELEN EDWARDS JACK PETERSEN RUTH SEATON ROBERT GARRARD MAXINE JOHNSON LLOYD HEISE — WAYNE ELLERSICK GERTRUDE LANGE LOWELL ROUSE MARY RAMOS CLYDE GILLHAM RUBY ATKINSON MARGARET KENNEDY JAMES THOMPSON, JR. NANCY NEVILLE PAUL DASHER BETTY KNEELAND WILLIAM KOOPMAN CARLYE GUANY, JR. EMILY COMETTA AUGUSTINE SILVA VIRGINIA NEUM AN ELMER NEYLON HAZEL GIER EMILIO SCALISE MILDRED CARLSON FRANK FORD KATHERINE KUIVALA CLYDE BAKER HELEN ESSER [ PEARL BUCKLEY JOHN RICCI LETHA MAE SAYLOR RICHARD ERVIN BETTY CRIPPEN HAROLD OWENS - oY EDWIN RENAGHAN FLORENCE VIERRA JOHN HORTON AGNES O’DARDO KENNETH MATHEWSON MARY KAYSER EVELYN ROBERO ANTON LINDQUIST DORA KASTANOS CLARENCE BONHAM BERNICE SARIN FRANCIS REICHERT CAROL GRIFFIN WILLIAM PARKS VIRGINIA SILVA MIKE VASSIL CLASS OFFICERS James Eakle Ruth Dingle Donald Hoffman Mary Selig GCLASS-AGHIEVE MENTS Under the spirited leadership of president James Eakle who was ably assisted by Don Hoffman, vice-president; Mary Selig, treasurer; and Ruth Dingle, secretary, the June Class of 1939 completed a very successful term. The traditional Senior Party, under the general chairmanship of Raverna Lovdal. was held in the Union on March 2. A modern version of “Romeo and Juliet” was staged by a colorful cast on Senior Day, March 24. The semi-annual Senior Banquet, held May 25, in the cafeteria was lauded by all who attended. Augustine Silva, general chairman of the event, was assisted by the fol- lowing committee heads: Opal Amaral, decorations; Lileth Tidwell, reception; Evelyn Tobiason, refreshments; Wilbur Newcomb, program; Dixie Lee Drew, Class Will: Anna Beth Garside, dancing; and Ted Beck, door. In athletics and scholastic records, and in student government, the Class of June, 1939, by contributing its share of outstanding achievements has helped R.U.H.S. main- tain its splendid high school rating. So, as another prominent Richmond High graduating class is on the eve of its debut before the outside world, we, the under-graduates of R. U. H. S., send loads of wishes for luck and success to each of the 287 eraduates. “Frankenstein” Minter Rudy “Terpsichore” Martha Papadakis SENTOR DAY “Oh, Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou, Romeo?” Yes, in the year 1594 these were the immortal words of William Shakespeare’s Juliet, but in the year 1939 they may be classified as the eternal words of Anna Beth Garside as she portrayed Juliet, in Richmond High’s never-to-be-forgotten hilarious Senior Day Play. Many undiscovered stars were developed by Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Connor, and Miss Clark, associate, sub-associate, and sub-sub-associate directors, respectively. The cast was composed of dashing George “Ken Murray” Saxon, a Romeo if there ever were one, and a snappy group of Richmond High’s most attractive boy dancers. Katherine “Jenny Lind” Kuivala, Jack “Singing Sam” Sirard, and cute little Lena “Kate Smith” Benedetti offered vocal selections. Senior Day was labeled “a howling success” from ladder to balcony. Due to the fact that Juliet’s father (Jack Horton) wished to have the Plaster of Paris (Arnold Westwood) wed his beautiful daughter, Romeo was forced to visit Juliet only on secret occasions. The play came to a hilarious climax when Nancy “Girl About the Campus” Neville’s charms enticed Romeo from his previous lover; thus, the immortal tragedy of “Romeo and Juliet” ended. Martha Papadakis, garbed in a Grecian costume, was awarded first prize for the girls, while Minter Rudy, portraying the son of Fr ankenstein, captured high honors for the boys. Prizes were based upon originality of the student’s costume. “The Angel” — Robert Hopkins Benes — James Eakle AS WE KNOW THEM Charles Adame—good-natured. Christina Adame—Sweet Sue Kenton Alexander—easy-going. Olga Alexich—exotic. Leo Allamanno—Dizzy Dean. Helen Allen—elocutionist. Frances Allison—Frances Langford. Opal Amaral—quiet, manikin-like. Don Anderson—simple and Swede. Ruby Atkinson——Elsa, from Lohengrin. Lupe Avila—Lupe Velez. John Bailo—big and burly. Clyde Baker—walking encyclopedia. Ila Baker—reticent, unassuming. Esperanza Barragan—Bunny. Anna Beck—hale and hearty. Ted Beck—Carrots. Lena Benedetti—song bird. Alfred Berg—Walt Disney. Vera Bergman—Cornelia Otis. Richard Bevilaqua—likeable. Carlo Biagini—ruff and tuff. Alessandro Bigiolli—The Greek. Canada Bingham—Dominion. Albert Bishop—shaggin’ fool. David Boivie—Daniel in the Lions’ Den. Clarence Bonham—The Great Barnum. Lewis Bossi—straw boss. Evelyn Brisbin—whimsical, intellectual. Frank Bronson——Rachmaninoff. Genevieve Brougham—Little Nell. Katherine Brown—Martha Ray. Pearl Buckley—cow-gal. Rosella Burghart—private secretary. Verna Burgin—Katherine Cornell. Glenn Butler—pugilist. Kathryn Byers—Geraldine Fitzgerald. Robert Carhart—Missouri Senator. Mildred Carlson—sweet but shy. Earl Cavin—Robin Hood. Johnny Cavoretto—Fountain Fox. George Chan—Charlie Chan. Denny Chelemedos—Jeeves. Lura Chetkovich—Honey Girl. Earl Church—Charles Atlas. Marguerite Clark—dynamic. William Clements—strong, silent man. Allen Coe—thes pian. Emily Cometta—Sylvia Sidney. Harold Coombs—Parkyakarkus. Jeanne Cooper—Belle at Henri’s. Robert Coppin—gift to R.U.H.S. Albert Cortese—T arzan. Betty Crippen—Mazie Gracie. Regina Cunan—mild and mellow. Audrey Curtis—little Audrey. Bertram Dalton—eyes and ears of the world. Edwin Daniels—Chico. Paul Dasher—Bullet. Virginia Davis—Patsy Kelly. Ruth Dingle—parliamentarian. Mary Donadio—Songbird of the South. Mabel Dorrington—Darling Dorrie. Homer Douglas—“Duke” Scoop. Lawrence Downey—red-headed pecker-wood. Terrence Doyle—“Slick.” Dixie Lee Drew—auditor. Mary Ellen Driscoll—unconcerned. James Eakle—intelligent gabster. Magdalena Eckmann—Mary Boland. Helen Edwards—Minnie Mouse. Jack Edwards—Florida. Wayne Ellersick—Kddie Duchin. Rodney Erickson— “Sleepy.” Richard Ervin—Charming Cherub. Helen Esser—Helen Jacobs. Cathern Farrar—Binnie Barnes. Thomas Fasanaro—play boy. Jack Fatooh—Linstein IT. Roger Flossic—Torchy Pedden. Frank Ford—Edsel the II. Stevina Freggiaro—Mme. from Armentiers. Hellen Frentrop—Torchy. Robert Garrard—Hank Luisetti. Anna Beth Garside—petite, playful. Ed Garvey—Judge. Carlye Gauny—Aitlas. Amelia Giacomelli—Mme. Curie. Hazel Gier—Rosalind Russell. Clyde Gillham—Arkansas Traveler. Robert Goddard—Donald Duck. Gertrude Graham—Babe Didrickson. Salvador Granado—Tiger Joe. Donald Green—Tenderfoot. Phyllis Green—Jane Withers Vivianne Gridley—naive, gracious. Carol Griffin—Janet Gaynor. Deanne Griffin—Frank Buck. Robert Griffith—“Steve Stanko.” Velma Hamilton—Puss-in-the-corner. Robert Harcourt—The Champ. Barbara Harrison—Belle of the 90's. Irma Hazen—Adorably cute. Lloyd Heise—Ben Eastman. Raymond Henson—Paderewski. Fay Hicks—Hope Dare. Ruth Hill—just Ruthie. Annabelle Hiner—sweet and domestique. Billy Hislop—jokester. Don Hoffman—speed. Ruth Holdaway—hAold-out. Stanley Holmes—Sherlock. Robert Hopkins-—Marathon Bobby. Duane Horner—Music Maestro. Jack Horton—assistant’s assistant. Bertha Humphrey—Shanghai Lil. Dick Hunn—Skipper. Ily Jenkins—Jenny Jenks. Ludd Johnson—Tommy Dorsey. Margaret Johnson—Blondie. Maxine Johnson-—well-groomed. Pat Johnson—Shorty. Walter Johnson—Captain. Alice Jones—One of the Jones Girls. John Jones—Debater. Minnie Juarez—“Juarez.” Elinor Kalson—Siamese Twin Number One. Margaret Kalson—Siamese Twin Number Two. Dora Kastanos—Babe Dietrich. Takeshi Katayanagi—Emperor Tak. Hideko Kawai—Lotus Blossom. Mary Kayser—Soda Fountain Lou. Eleanor Kelleghan—Candy vendor. Mervin Kelleghan—Slide, Kelly, slide. Jack Kennedy—affable, handsome, intent. Margaret Kennedy—scholarly. Betty Kneeland—athletic, abrupt. June Kneeland—Nightingale. Steve Kocolas—Hercules. William Koopman—Sailor Bud. Gladys Kraitzer—beautifier. Katherine Kuivala—Jenny Lind. Gertrude Lange—“Gertrude Lang.” Oleta Lee—Alpine yodeler. Robert Leist—Professor. Doris Lewis—Rah! Rah! Lewis. Anton Lindquist—slim chorus girl. Raverna Lovdal—Pavlowa. Edith Lyons—Mme. le Professor. Jack McCarty—Bergen’s little man. Gladys McClary—Georgie. Slyvia McClary—the first Noel. Elaine McConnell—missionary. Emerald McCullough—cinema shooter. Evelyn McDonough—Joan Crawford. Sam McGrath— Doc.” William McKinstry—“Mac” Esquire. John McLaughlin—Johnnie Boy. Mary McMullen—We the People. Doris McPhee—Darling Dora. Walter Mackey—suave, salesman. Elizabeth Madden—Betty Crocker. Alice Mapelli—geographer. Gordon Marr—Brother Rat. John Massey—Captain Kidd. Kenneth Mathewson—fan of R. Taylor. Barbara Maxwell—delectable and aromatic. Dorothy Mealman—Maureen O'Sullivan. Marjorie Medlicott—Myrna Loy. Clarence Mello—swing trumpeter. Genevieve Messinger—Daisy Mae. John Mewha—friendly, earnest. Rosemary Millar—Kay Francis. Henry Miner—Hankie Boy. John Morken—Shadow, the Sleuth. Frank Moscorp—Monk Moss. Rita Mozzino—Rio Rita. Steve Musso—-Our Hero. Reginia Neuman—Queenie. Nancy Anne Neville—“Jt” girl. Wilbur Newcomb—Broadway Ike. Elmer Neylon—Pat-O-Leary. James Nicholls, Jr.—Gene Raymond. Robert Nielsen—Robert Young. Wesley Nissen—Mickey Rooney. Mary Novascone—Little Lou. Raymond O’Brien—Shanty Town Kid. Agnes O’Dardo—Mae West. Lillian Outman—Lovely Lil. Harold Owens—Casey Jones. Herbert Owens—Atlas’ partner. Adrian Pacheco—THE Adrian. Joe Padovani—Rubinoff. Jack Pajnich—Bocci Bowler. Martha Papadakis—linguist. William Parks—Billy Boy. Gerry Pazzi—Simone Simone. Doris Pearson—Grace Moore. Loise Peck—one peck too much. Lucy Pericou—Luscious Lucy. Eleanor Perry—contortionist. Robert Perry—Peter Lorre. Jack Petersen—Dick Powell. Henry Petro—Comrade Pete. Elma Jane Phillips Watkins—student. Enrico Piasente—General Chekov. Curtis Poe—one of the seven Dwarves. Dorothy Prior—Dixie Dunbar. Mary Ramos—Mati Hari. Glenn Redfield—Burma Bouncer. Orla Reeves—Eva Garcia. Francis Reichert—Babe Ruth. Edwin Renaghan—Handsome. Helen Retynski—Dumpling Baby. John Ricci—Buddy Ebson. William Richards—Joseph Schildkraut. Hope Rickman—half moon under. Lorene Roark—Zazu Pitts. Margaret Roark—good-lookin’. Evelyn Robero—Tidy-Tot. Bobbie Robinson—Minnie the Mermaid. Emily Rodrigues—Clarinet Arteest. Marie Louise Rogers—Torchy Bl ane. Jack Rogocci—Red Grange. Glenn Rouse—Two-Round Rouse. Lowell Rouse—One-Round Rouse. Betty Rubins—Betty Boop. Minter Rudy—Frankenstein. Louis Ruffatto—Lightnin’ Lou. Benny Sanchez-—Caesar Romero. Bernice Sarin—Lorali. Arthur Sassone—VW ebster’s Dictionary. George Saxon—Romeo. Letha Mae Saylor—Miss Saylor. Emilio Scalise-—Jim Browning. Barbara Scheppler—Angel. Wilbur Scott—Trapper Joe. Ruth Seaton—sweet as can be. Mary Selig—star-struck. Virginia Sergeant—Sergeant at Arms. Ronald Gober—Botchi Galoupi. Dorothy Shaw—yprim and proper. Augustine Silva—The Mad Russian. Raymond Silva—Accordion Ray. Virginia Silva—short but cute. Henry Del Simone—press agent. Cecilia Sincich—Titian Madonna. Jack Sirard—Nelson Eddy. Mildred Skow—Bovine Baby. Myrtle Skow—Bovine Baby. Mary Smith—cute n’chubby. Edwin Spaulding—garrulous guard. Pauline Spiersch—Billy Boy’s O.A.0. Carold Stevens—The Mad-Hatter. Edwin Summers—Gary Cooper. Ray Suy—Baby Ruth. Edward Teixeira—Beau Brummell. Jack Thompson—The Cisco Kid. James Thompson—Duke of Point Richmond. Lileth Tidwell—Tide-water Lil. Evelyn Tobiason—concert pianist. Alice Toste—I propose a ———. Emil Treskon—Little Racket-eer. Stephen Treskon—WNed Sparks. Romayne Van De Venter—tall, dark, handsome. Gordon Vann—moving, ha, ha. Mike Vassil—Pete Knight. Trinidad Vega—Cecil Cole. Elizabeth Vering—sweeter than sugar. Wanda Verbiscio—U-Needa Biscio. Florence Vierra—Riviera Damsel. Thelma Walsh—Camille. Lloyd Weeks—a true New Yorker. Jack Weir—Sinbad the Sailor. Steven Welch—God’s Gift to Women. Arnold Westwood—driftwood. Charles Wheeler—Good Time Charlie. Harmon Wickson—information, please?” Harry Williams—Bojangles. Doris Winegar—Heinz’s 58th. Donald Woolley—Wild and ———. Victor Yost—‘Fielding.” Chester Wright—The Thin Man. Helen Zuur—last but not least. A BACKWARD GLANCE January 9—Heigh ho, heigh ho, it’s back to school we go! January 13—Varsity swamps Mt. Diablo Cagers 28-9. January 17—A Cappella Choir makes school debut. Big-Little Sisters hold mixer dance. January 18—Platinum pins awarded to Margaret Kennedy, Evelyn Robero, Thelma Walsh, and Harmon Wickson. January 24—James Eakle chosen to head Senior Class. Sophomores hold first assembly. January 25—-President Catherine Hart presides over first meeting of L.O.L. January 3l—Seniors hold first meeting. Varsity dubs Albany 29-24. February 3—Leo Allamanno elected Shield editor. Oiler quintet overwhelms Alameda 42-28. February 8—Miss Cox selects cast for Student Body play “The Trysting Place.” February 10—Mr. Newsom, manager of the Rich- mond Independent, gives Lincoln Day address before Senate. February 14—Berkeley humbles Oilers 34-14. February 15—Howard Milholland, dramatic read- er, accompanied by Eva Garcia, entertains at first Student Body program. Betty Transue, social chairman, presides. February 16—Many offenders punished in Wild West Kangaroo Court during noon periods. February 23—Marguerite Clark presides over first meeting of Girls’ League. “Sweethearts on Parade” program presented by social chair- man Genevieve Messinger. February 24—Oilers drub Alameda 44-42. March 2—200 Seniors frolic at the annual Gradua- tion Party. March 7—First low-Senior meeting presided over by Keith Parker, president. March 9—Saint Patrick’s Day is theme of Sopho- more Party. March 24—Graduating Seniors enjoy hilarious streamlined version of “Romeo and Juliet” on Senior Day. March 29—Principal B. X. Tucker presents plat- inum pins to James Eakle, Lynn Farrar, Ed Garvey, March Kong, Magdaline Schifferle, Mary Selig, Evelyn Tobiason, and Violet Wil- liams. March 30—Low-Seniors hold term party. March 31—Hallelujah! A whole week of Easter vacation. April 10—What a life! Vacation is over. April 13—Harmon Wickson, 2-12, is awarded first prize in the American Legion Essay Contest “Why I Believe in Democracy and American Ideals.” April 18—Edward Wellman, noted San Francisco vocalist, accompanied by Madame Dedonkol, entertains at general assembly. April 26—The Annual Spring Concert by the com- bined Junior High and High School Choruses, the High School Orchestra, and the com- bined Junior High School Orchestras is pre- sented in the Roosevelt Auditorium. April 28—Public School Week edition of Hi-Nus is circulated. May 3—Girls’ League holds second meeting. Tum- blettes, a girl tumbling team, coached by John- ny Palmer, provide the program. May 4—Senior girls féted at tea. Fashion show sponsored by Albert’s. May 5.—Augustine Silva chosen to play lead in P.-T. A. play “His Honor, the Sap.” May 10—Camera Club holds semi-annual party in Community Theatre. May 12—A day of rest! But not for the faculty. All teachers attend institute at R.U.H.S. May 18—French classes are entertained by Miss Cox and Mrs. Connor. May 17—Student Body Program: “Gayway Vari- ely Show.” May 25—Seniors attend graduation banquet. May 26—No school in observance of Memorial Day. June 6—Seniors sadly realize that high school days are gone forever. June 7—287 seniors are presented with diplomas, thus ending three full years at Richmond Union High School. June 9—Cheer up, students! Eleven weeks of vaca- tion are before you! ul mig iv tr cc UCT Gy H s Ky : T ny 1 2 = | | wre, a Mi SW willl ft t ! pe i iu un eae int i i, ulINe ii inl i iN ty ti inh NN ot ) | ih eh Hil. ow i , Mi i i nit il ly Mh | ul “4 i i Hy an ut W((ull nn IN me ‘jel ii itt ne Ag Ml il i Sa = Wp ; Mt i | i a ue (L(Y i il my iat «| it | Hoi vs KAM at at i Ms WK at et to Me bs ; “(Gy uh Be Jo te if ir Ut et sat | Lal ll wi i | or a i Hi i Mau h q ee lle’ re , Ally aves (uve a ae ve Wit : Wilbellj.o loaded 4x ahi - wes, = f = ae Ra BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Left to right: March Kong, Jack Kennedy, Louis Ruf- fato, Betty Kneeland, John Mewha, Dixie Lee Drew, Jack Petersen, Betty Tran- sue. John Mewha March Kong Louis Ruffatto COMMISSIONERS The Board of Commissioners, under the leadership of John Mewha, Student Body president, completed a very successful term. A student traffic committee, under the direction of Jack Peterson, commissioner of law and order, was organized to eliminate confusion in the halls, and a maintenance committee was formed to inspect school lockers. Two transceivers for use on the football field and nine speakers for the Gymnasium were purchased. Dancing in the Union was regulated, shagging being allowed on Mondays and Thursdays only. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays were set aside for Student Body members. Four Student Body programs and six Student Body dances, arranged by Betty Transue, social chairman, were presented for the Student Association. PE 6 este! ea a Ire B86 The Lady of the Lamp Club, one of the school’s oldest organizations, boasted a record membership of 65 girls this semester. Katherine Hart, president, was assisted by Melvina Krepps, vice-president; Rita Con- roy, secretary-treasurer; and June Wingrove, social chairman. In addition to participating in various social activi- ties, members studied the medical exhibit at the Expo- sition, heard several guest speakers, and saw a motion picture on Florence Nightingale. Miss Helen Parker and Miss Alysse Clark were the club’s sponsors. L. O. L.—Left to right: M. Krepps, vice-president; K. Hart, presi- dent; J. Wingrove, social chairman; R. Conroy, secretary. GIRLS’ LEAGUE Big and Little Sister activities were again the highlights of the Girls’ League program this term, the most noteworthy of which was the Get-Acquaint- ed Party, January 19, in the Union, under the chairmanship of Jean Donnelly. Two assembly meetings, February 23 and May 3, were held in the Auditorium to transact business and to entertain the girls with programs arranged by program chairman, Genevieve Messinger. Girls’ League business was efficiently carried on by Marge Clark, president; Helen Costello, vice- president; Myrtle Skow, secretary; and Genevieve Messinger, program chairman. Left to right: Myrtle Skow, TRAFFIC COMMITTEE Completing its first year of school service, the Student Traffic Committee, under the direction of Mr. Williams, dean of boys, has been one, of the most active organizations in the regulation of hall traffic. The committee was organized to relieve congestion in the halls and to aid in the prevention of school accidents which might occur in over-crowded halls. Jack Petersen, commissioner of law and order, and Ed Garvey, student judge, assisted Mr. Williams in the selection and organization of the Committee’s 35 members. Marguerite Clark, Helen Costello. Edward Garvey Betty Transue Jack Petersen TRAFFIC COMMITTEE Top row, left to right: Richard Peterson, Jack Horton, Max- ine Johnson, Genevieve Messin- ger, Thelma Walsh, Evelyn To- biason, Betty Transue, Jean Craig, Keith Parker. Second row: Barbara Scheppler, Mar- jorie Medlicott, Martha Papada- kis, Dorothy Prior, Opal Ama- ral, Ruth Dingle, Jean Donald- son, Betty Kneeland. Third row: Victor Yost, Steve Kocolas, Don Hoffman, Jack Kennedy, Dick Hunn, Sam McGrath, Clyde Baker, James Eakle, Richie Bevilaqua, Bob Leist, Ed Sag- ner, Jack Petersen, John Jones, Ed Garvey, Ludd Johnson. Rosemary Millar Cisi. LIBRARY GIRLS Organized in 1928, the Library Girls perform a great service for Richmond High. Before school and during every period of the day, one of the members may be found in room 14, assisting Miss Reeve, our librarian. Heading the group this semester was Lillian Outman, president, aided by Mary Ellen Driscoll, vice-president; Juanita Blankenship, secretary ; and Delight Myers, social chairman. Other members were: Anne Cisi. Margaret Corrie, Ruth Farrow, Katherine La Manacusa, and Georgiann Scroggins. Delbert Patterson marked books. In addition to librarian duties these girls enjoyed the following social activities: a skating party; dinners at the homes of both Miss Reeve and Delight Myers; and a banquet, May 23, honoring graduating senior members (Mary Ellen Driscoll and Lillian Outman) and their mothers. Left to right: Betty Mad- den, Verna Burgin, Betty Brown, Rosemary Millar. Left to right top row: Lillian Out- man, Delight Myers, Katherine La Manacusa, Margaret Corrie, Mary { Ellen Driscoll. Left to right bottom row: Miss Reeve, Juanita Blanken- ship, Georgiann Scroggins, Anne | Lillian Outman GIRL RESERVES A varied and interesting program marked the Girl Reserve activities this term. In addition to the monthly business meetings in the Com- munity Theater, a reception for new members was given March 1. On May 12, 13, and 14, the girls took a three-day hike to Stinson’s Beach. The final event was the formal faculty tea given May 12, to honor faculty members of R.U.H.S. Miss Vaughan was counselor for the group. Left to right: Catherine O’Neill, Bud Brown, Keith Parker, Ken- neth Terry Pol? CLASS The Low Senior Class, organized to prepare members for the respon- sibilities they must assume as high seniors, completed a successful term under the leadership of the following officers: Keith Parker, president; Kenneth Terry, vice-president; Catherine O’Neill, secretary; and Bud Brown, treasurer. est; Parker An informal dance and a formal tea, given semi-annually by low senior girls for graduating girls, comprised the social program. Both events were directed by Marjorie Creeger, social chairman. Miss Helen Parker was faculty adviser of the organization. YELL LEADERS For the first time in the history of Richmond Union High School, three girl yell leaders led the Student Body in cheering for the basket- ball teams, rallies, and award assemblies. Anna Beth Garside, first girl to be head yell leader, was assisted by Virginia Molino and Violet Williams. Anna Beth Garside Left to right: Virginia Molino, Violet Williams, Avena Beth Garside. BAND — Top row: Bob Hopkins, Robert Randall, Bob Martin, Joe Duart, Clarence Mello, Yvonne Siemon, Loise Peck. Middle row: Louie Ruffatto, Don Anderson, Ludd Johnson, Edward Garcia, Frank Bronson, Evelyn Loskot, Doris Ligon, La Von Aiken, George Clark, Emilio Scalise. Bottom row: Gwynn Jewett, Paul Dasher, Gertrude Caceres, Carl Mayers, Bob Kane, John Leonetti, Edwin Daniels, Arlend Stenerson. ORCHESTRA — Top row left to right: La Von Aiken, Bob Martin, Don Anderson, Wesley Olson, Joe Duart, Louis Ruffatto, Bill Gemmer, Edwin Daniels. Middle row: Emily Rodrigues, Frank Bronson, Evelyn Loskot, Loise Peck, Emilio Scalise, Dorothy Simousek, Shirley Dewsnup. Bottom row: Catherine Hopkins, Joe Padovani, Dorothy Travis, Eileen Sullins, Elma Jane Phillips, Norman Hale, McKinley Malbrough, John Leonetti, Glenn Butler, Carolynn Dunlap, Marylnn Martin, Elaine Roe, Mary McMul- len, Patricia Martin. BAND AND ORCHESTRA Mr. George Morris The Band and Orchestra have been very active in Student Body and social affairs a this semester. Our band has been a dominant factor in all city parades. It has participated in the Honor Society awards programs, played for basketball games, and at the rallies. Louie Ruffatto was head drum-major this semester, and there were 31 members in the band. Although smaller than the band, the orchestra was a very well-organized group. The two main activities of the orchestra this semester consisted of participating in the annual Spring Concert and the graduation exercises. The Band and Orchestra were under the able leadership of George Morris, well- known Richmond musician who is completing his eighteenth year of teaching at R.U. ELS. A CAPPELLA CHOIR The A Cappella Choir, formed last fall from thirty-eight select students, has matured into a group of choral singers which has given over twenty performances since its organization. Musical numbers studied include the works of Bach, Palestrina, Tschai- kowsky, and Dett. Various trios, quartets, duets, and other ensembles have been formed, and piano and vocal soloists have contributed to the programs. This semester the choir performed for the Elks, American Legion, Eastern Star, East Bay Peace Officers, Professional and Business Women’s Club, high school assemblies, and Longfellow and Roosevelt Junior High School noon concerts. The climax of a very successful season was the Spring Concert, presented May 21, in the High School Auditorium and the final performance at Commencement. The following special groups are composed of choir members: Boy’s Quartet: Ben Howden, Allen Coe, Paul Harlow, Ed Spaulding. Girl’s Trio: Katherine Kuivala, Thelma Walsh, Evelyn Tobiason. Women’s Ensemble: Lena Benedetti, Truth Boughter, Jean Craig, Evelyn Grimes, Betty Kneeland, Katherine Kuivala, Thelma Walsh, Evelyn Tobiason, June Kneeland, Virginia Sill, Mary Shackelford, and Ruth Atwood. Mr. Harold Cunningham A CAPPELLA CHOIR—Top Row: left to right: R. Potts, A. Coe, H. Hammer, E. Eldridge, G. Atalic, P. Harlow, C. Baptie, M. Allyn. Second Row: K. Sartain, G. Walker, D. Wilcox, D. Ewing, B. Howden, D. Thayer, C. Baker, E. Spaulding, H. Fawke. Third Row: J. Craig, J. Donaldson, L. Lipp, M. Turner, T. Walsh, V. Molino, V. Sill, E. Tobiason, J. Kneeland, M. Shackelford. Bottom Row: L. Benedetti, B. Kneeland, K. Kuivala, C. Wheeler, E. Grimes, A. Sargent, M. J. Wharton, R. Atwood, O. Reeves. HONOR SOCIETY Completing its seventeenth year of organization, the Honor Society of Richmond Union High School had a membership of sixty-nine honor students the first quarter of this semester, and a membership of fifty-nine the second quarter. The group enjoyed a successful term of varied activities among which were swimming and dancing socials. Our Honor Society was also host to the Honor Society of Mt. Shasta High School the week-end of May 19 to 21, when the two clubs visited Treasure Island. Officers for the first quarter were: president, Lynn Farrar; vice- president, James Eakle; secretary, Leicester Lipp; social chairman, Barbara Irrmann. Lynn Farrar, reélected president for the second quarter, was assisted by the following officers: Ruth Seaton, vice- president; Leicester Lipp, secretary; Roberta Simmons, social chair- man. HONOR ROLL Left to right top row: M. Rose, F. Enright, H. Carter, M. Rod- rigues, J. Dennis, A. Olech, B. Buckett. Second row: D. Si- mousek, G. Brashear, N. Ber- 3erg, L. White, M. Brown, G. Perero. Third row: B. Rogers, A. Polich, E. Nel- son, S. Baker, L. Holdaway, B. Barbikas, J. Clark. Bottom row: D. Clinger, J. Maslov, V. Im- back, B. Reynolds, U. Peterson, V. Sill, J. Enright nacchi, T. I HONOR SOCIETY Left to right top row: E. Gar- vey, J. Eakle, L. Farrar, A. Sas- sone,, R. Reiss, R. Campbell, B. Gemmer, K. Terry. Second row: T. Bernabich, C. Baker, D. Ewing, B. Bass, T. Walsh, E. Tobiason, L. Lipp, R. Harris, K. Holland, B. Jack, R. Chit- wood. Third row: B. Healy, M. Farris, P. Honsinger, E. Lyons, R. Burghart, M. Kennedy, R. Seaton, D. Drew, H. Gier, H. Hirth, D. Patterson. Fourth row: M. Mikulich, W. Mann, M. MeMullen, A. Dibble, A. Pirie, R. Bibbins, M. Medlicott, S. Fregegario, M. Selig, D. Kastan- os, V. Edson. Bottom row: M. Schefferle, A Campbell, R. Sim- mons, M. Kong, V. Williams, R. Pinochi, E. Traveline, E Comet- ta, O. Amaral, L Rangel, L. Outman. Miss Gertrude Weatherby Lynn Farrar at yy Standing left to right: V. Gridley, V. Kirkmeyer, L. Roark, J. Anderson, M. Mar- tin, A. Braaten, H. Morse, H. Orthman, D. Hinkley, E Sagner. First row: B. Jen- kins, A. Shinney, L. Oliver. Second row: D. McPhee, T. soughter, T. Fassanaro. Third row: M. Clark, K. Parker. Fourth row: A. Lindquist, M. Rogers, R. Johnson, G. Alveraz. First row: K. Kuivala, A. Hiner, G. Messinger. Second row: R. Lovdal, N. Neville, A. Garside, B. Kneeland. Third row: H. Douglas, J. Kennedy, J. Jones. Stand- ing: J. Franklin, R. Law, J. Peterson, L. Allamanno, M. Miranda, D. Dickinson. Miss Eleanor Galbraith Robert Law JOURNALISM For the first time in four terms the Hi-Nus began the semester with a boy editor, Bob Law. The new journalism instructor, Miss Galbraith, aided the editor and his staff of senior and cub reporters in gathering, editing, and making-up the paper. Dwight Dickinson served as busi- ness manager,and Annabelle Hiner headed the circulation depart- ment. Two of the staff, assistant editor Genevieve Messinger and John R. Jones, attended the three-day press convention held annually at the University of California. Nineteen issues of the Hi-Nus were printed this semester, the most notable of which was the illustrated Public Schools’ Week edition. Mr. William Bush CAMERA CLUB Under the capable leadership of president Emerald McCullough and the able direction of Mr. Bush, faculty adviser, the Camera Club enjoyed a very active term. To members of the Camera Club goes the credit of taking, enlarg- ing, and mounting pictures for the Shield. In addition to the work on the Shield, members of the club studied the fundamentals of photog- raphy, sponsored a photo contest, and held their semi-annual club party. Doris Lewis acted as secretary and Bob Carhart as social chairman. CAMERA CLUB CREDITS — L.O.L. Officers, Bert Dalton, Emerald McCullough; Girls’ League Officers, E. McCullough; Traffic Committee, B. Dalton; Library Girls, E. McCullough, John Sugi hara; Girl Reserves Officers, B. Dalton, E. McCul- lough; Yell Leaders, E. McCullough, J. Sugihara; 1-12 Officers, B. Dalton; A Cappella Choir, Mr. William Bush; Band, E. McCullough, Ken Nelson; Orchestra, B. Dalton; Honor Society, B. Dalton; Honor Roll, B. Dalton; Journalism 1, B. Dalton, E. McCullough; Journalism 2, B. Dalton, E. Mc- Cullough; Camera Club, Earl Cavin, E. McCul- lough; Varsity Basketball, B. Dalton; Action Shots, E. McCullough; “B” Basketball, B. Dalton; Managers, E. McCullough; Swimming Team, E. McCullough; Tennis, E. McCullough; Golf, E. McCullough; Mgr. Girls’ Basketball, K. Nelson; Mgr. Girls’ Baseball, K. Nelson; Primary Basket- ball Champs, K. Nelson; Secondary Basketball Champs, K. Nelson; Portraits, B. Dalton, E. Me- Cullough. SPORTY of) ir ‘ III Ih, ‘we nail (ily Uy wn | NT CN se wi MMi | [Mu | W i) | “pos i NN ae i i fi i W mn ‘iil wh Al sl ATMA OMT NY’ in Te mi Awl 4 { Wil jit ft will) i ml Ih yf vk Wi ven jaa be il til! i Hin va eA allt age ah i ae l in : t i ah il tN, Med (My NUN Nit dire, Standing: Frank Shubat, John Mor- ken, Ben Lowrie, Ray Suy, Rudy Starke, Captain Dick Hunn, Coach Pascoe. Middle Row: Bob Gragg, Jim Thomp- son, Ed Williams, Ed Rusich, Steve Welch. Bottom Row: Lou Ruffatto, Elmer Neylon, George Peterson, Bob Gar- rard. Coach Pascoe Captain Richard Hunn VARSITY BASKETBALL At the outset of the season, Coach Pascoe assembled a band of basketball players with which he was to mould his 1938-39 hoop aggregation. John O’Donohoe, Earl Moore, Lou Diaz, all-A.C.A.L. forward, Jack Myers, and Les Putnam were conspicuous by their absence. It is history that those talented cagers were very instrumental in jockeying the Varsity into second place in the Alameda County Athletic League stand- ings last year. Forwards, Ed Rusich and Ed Williams; center, Ben Lowrie; and guards, Ray Suy and Dick Hunn started against Piedmont, those hated Highlanders, in the A.C.A.L. inaugural. Ensuing an epic struggle, Richmond was edged out, 29-22. The din at that contest was so terrific, a woman swooned! Berkeley’s winning spree was intact when the Yellow-Jackets paraded off the Richmond hardwood. They had conquered the Oilers, 25-18. Albany played host to the Oilers at Burbank Jr. High and were trounced 29-22. At this point, Richmond had developed reserve strength and was accumulating polish with every game. Johnny Morken exhibited sterling calibre in the Cougar embroglio by waging a remarkable defensive battle. At Alameda, Richmond blasted the Hornets to win, 42-28. Lou Ruffatto, George Peterson, and Ray Suy all shot accurately, and the story of the victory is thereby told. Hayward eked out a triumph over Richmond in the Navy Blue and Red gymnasium. VARSIDYS CAE INATS W I Pts. Berkeleygeis ton.2- he 9 1 18 Piedmont =) 422) =. 8 ve 16 Richmond: ee ee 4 6 8 _ Flay.watdueee ae ae 4 6 8 Nilameday =... ee _ 4 6 8 Alpatiyc: 22 ee eee eee ] 9 2 ox Bob Garrard Ed Rusich Bob Garrard, hair streaming like a pile of dry hay on a windy day, performed devas- tatingly against the aggressive Farmers; final score: Hayward, 31, Richmond, 26. Richmond copped two of the five classics in the second round of the A.C.A.L. and, consequently, wound up in fourth spot in the circuit. Dick Hunn was indispensable as a steadying force on the squad, and Coach Pascoe deserves lofty praise for boosting the teams morale when things looked gloomiest. coe etc. etic boc tai One of the best balanced and smoothest working basketball teams in R.U.H.S. his- tory was floored by Coach Ribbel this season. This quintet, contrary to even the genial mentor’s expectations, ended A.C.A.L. competition as co-holders of the champion- ship with Berkeley. The junior varsity upset the favorites from the beginning. Piedmont and Berkeley. defending titlists, visited our gym on successive weeks and were decisively defeated; the Highlanders by 32 to 10, and the Yellowjackets 26-19. Richard Peterson George Dias Harry Orthman “B” BASKETBALL FINALS W.. I Pts: Richmond ............ 8 2 16 Berkeley .............. 8 2 16 Hayward a 7 3 14 Alameda .............. 5 5 10 Figamont 2) 7 +. 2 8 4 Pdbamy 2 oe... 0 10 0 Coach Ribbel Albany and Alameda were met away from home, but with victories of 24-15 and 27-17 respectively, the Oilers continued their march Hayward was vanquished on our hardwood, 27-10, ending the first round. Piedmont and Berkeley were harder to beat on their courts, but the B’s subdued them after close battles. The Clan lost 26-21, and the College City boys wound up on the short end of a 24 to 20 count. Albany was victim of the Jayvee’s eighth consecutive triumph, 28-18. Alameda fol- lowed Albany to Richmond, but didn’t follow the Cougars’ example; for the Mudhens solved the Oilers’ impenetrable defense for the first time, and upset the Oil can, 34-32. Berkeley defeated Hayward again to draw up within one game of our boys. Richmond traveled to Hayward to receive a 25-24 setback at the hands of the Farm- ers. This upset left the Yellowjackets and Oilers in a tie with ei ght victories and two losses. The five regulars, only players to receive letters, were: forwards: George Dias, who made points when they were most needed, and Harry Orthman, the sole junior, an ex- cellent floorman; center: Steve Musso, around whom the Oiler offense and defense operated; guards: Dick Peterson, one of the best one-hand shot artists developed at Richmond, and John Mewha, who made the most all-opponent fives. Point scorers in League play were: Dias (74), Musso (71), Peterson (65), Orth- man (42), Mewha (15), Coombs (2), and Hoblit (1). Dick Peterson was elected honorary captain before the final Hayward game. Top Row: Coach Ribbel, Paul Mocr- head, Bob Callan, Richie Peterson, Bob Law, Steve Musso. Middle Row: Leslie Newman, Jack Petersen, Frank Ditora, Ken Koht, Johnny Mewha. Bottom Row: George Dias, Harry Orthman, Lyle Hoblit, Lee Carlile, Harold Coombs. Captain Richard Peterson Ed Garvey Jack Horton Jack Petersen Don Green Alfred Berg ATHLETIC MANAGERS One of the most active groups in the sports department is composed of the athletic managers, who perform duties necessary to the carrying out of an efficient athletic program. These boys are charged with the responsibility of issuing towels and equipment, rendering first aid, and keeping up the daily appearance of the Boys’ Gymnasium. As a reward for three years of efficient and faithful service, seven high seniors, Clyde Baker, Alfred Berg, Bud Brown, Ed Garvey, Donald Green, Jack Horton, and Jack Petersen were awarded block R’s. SOPHOMORE MANAGERS, left to right: 1st Row: K. Fuller, R. Floyd, R. Farrar, C. Burke. 2nd Row: R. Maxwell, N. Parker, A. Marieiro. JUNIOR MANAGERS, left to right: 1st Row: C. Hernandez, D. Patter- son, L. MacDonald, G. Knowles. 2nd Row: K. Nystrom, G. Louie, J. Crist, R. Chitwood. SENIOR MANAGERS, left to right: L. Scarbrough, M. Hall, H. Ostrom, C. Kolaites, Lloyd Heise Steve Kocolas Jim McAfee Joe La Manacusa VARSITY TRACK SEASON A great Richmond track squad waltzed through a successful sea- son, in which our thinly-clads competed in eleven meets. The Oilers came home victorious in seven of these encounters, and were undefeat- ed in all interscholastic dual engagements. The Richmondites opened their season at Concord with a one-third point win over Mount Diablo in a three-way meet with Alhambra. Don Hoffman led the way by accumulating three first places in the hundred, two-twenty, and broad jump. Coach Hempler’s boys traveled to Pittsburg and shellacked the home-towners, 6714-4514. Joe La Manacusa tied Groswird’s school pole vault record by clearing 11’ 614”. Technical High, last year’s O.A.L. champions, came to Richmond weakened by graduation. The Oilers trounced the Bulldogs, 71-33. Captain Radcliffe of Tech beat out Lloyd Heise in a nip-and-tuck 880. Walter Johnson broke the R.U.H.S. mile record by skimping the four laps in 4:51.60. The Navy Blue and Red went to the Santa Rosa Invitationals, where they captured third with eighteen digits. Heise took the half-mile in the fast time of 2:04.7. Hoffman tallied nine markers. Berkeley’s A.C.A.L. champions were met and conquered on the local oval, 65-48. La Manacusa won the low sticks and tied in the sky-scraping event. Durkee beat out Johnson by a half-stride in a long-distance thriller. Jim Eakle high jumped six feet for an upset victory. Berkeley turned the tables, 56-5514, in a meet that also involved Alameda. Heise upset the Hornet’s Girdner in the 880. Hoffman and La Manacusa both garnered two firsts. Steve Kocolas out-distanced the shot put field with 46’ 814”. Bill Donaldson tied Corbett’s school mark of :15.9 in the high bar- riers in the Alameda slaughter. Girdner evened his count with Heise. Ed Anderson surprised by taking a second between Johnson and Vega in the mile. Vallejo’s strong track contingent came here, but was subdued, 6714-451. Johnson bested his school and stadium mark by galloping his specialty in 4:49.2. Hoffman ran the century in ten flat. Sweikert of Vallejo broke the stadium record in the shot by heaving the twelve pound ball 53’ 714”. Richmond placed second to Berkeley’s 45 digits in the A.C.A.L. Championships at Edwards Stadium with 331% points. Heise lost the rubber race to Girdner in the speedy time of 2:03.6. Hoffman re- mained undefeated in the hundred and courageously finished third in the longer dash. Donaldson trounced Piedmont’s Scott, 220 winner, by tying the A.C.A.L. record of :15.9. Johnson ran his fastest mile, but was nosed out by Durkee by a half-foot in 4:47.0. Brashear won the exhibition discus throw. Mr. Hempler’s relay quartet of Tim and Tom Baird, Golden, and Turner took fourth spot in the 880-baton event. The Alumni, featuring several university and junior college per- formers, took the measure of our varsity, 61-52. A selected group of Richmondites finished thirteenth in the North Coast meet by tallying four markers. Heise was third in the two- lapper and Don Hoffman who was elected captain after the Alumni meet got a third in the 100 despite an injured leg. se STAG The Richmond High “B” track team, operating for the first time under the new class “C” qualifications, completed a fairly successful season, bringing home an A.C.A.L. record. The record was set by the “B” relay team composed of Ernest Simone, Harry Thompson, George Sugihara, and Alfred Rios. Some of the most consistent point-winners for the “B’s” this year were: Alfred Rios and Ernie Simone in the sprints; Harry Thompson in the 440; Edwin Anderson, who later graduat ed to the varsity, in the mile; Douglas Fong in the hurdles; Lenard Chow in the middle distances; Arthur McCann in the high jump; and Harold Estabrook in the pole vault. These boys, along with several other bright pros- pects, should prove a valuable asset to the Oiler varsity next year. Top action picture: Walter Johnson and Trinidad Vega; second, Don Hoffman. TRACK TEAM, Bottom Row, left to right: J. McAfee, T. Vega, E. Daniels, E. Tognetti, E. McAfee, W. Johnson, Coach P. Hempler, L. Heise, Tim Baird. D. Hoffman, A. Silva, J. Eakle, Tom Baird, E. Turner, R. Thayer. Second Row, left to right: B. Donaldson, R. Golden, S. Kocolas, B. Jeffress. T. Brashear, J. Mapelli, F. Hawkins, E. Peralsky, F. Pearson, E. Anderson, H. Han- lon, R. Hopkins, D. Robak, F. Enright, C. Burke. Third Row, left to right: G. Pon, H. Thompson, M. Kerns, R. Nunez, L. Fara. D. Fong, E. McCann, H. Estabrook, K. Wilson, E. Simone, L. Chow, M. Nunez. F. Ford, A. Rios. Top Row, left to right: A. Stenerson, A. Pocekay, F. Cushman, G. Sugihara, G. Louie, R. Buckett, T. Enright. Left to right, standing: Ray Henson, Clinton Cullers, Albert Ball, Ambrose Colombo, Carl Meyers, Lawrence Kristovich, Tom Lamarra, Bud Ivan- cich, Don Seward, Clarence Berba, Coach Pascoe. Left to right, kneeling: Steve Musso, Dick Ervin, Clyde Gillham, Jack Mackey, Wallace Gracie, Jim Stan- ton, George Peterson, Andy Cakos, Leo Allamanno. Coach Pascoe Captain Ray Henson VARSITY BASEBALL An erratic Richmond baseball team came through with enough victories to tie Albany for last place, only two games behind Berkeley and Hayward, who tied for the title. The A.C.A.L. had one of its craziest seasons, with practically every contest finishing in some sort of an upset. Just to give the league a fluky start, our nine toppled the defending champions from Berkeley in the opening encounter, seven to three. The Oilers scored six runs in a wild and woolly first inning, which was featured by a home run by Jack Mackey, Richmond’s lead-off man. George Peterson pitched beautiful ball, scattering seven hits and fanning twelve Yellowjackets. Steve Musso and Al Ball, left and right fielders respectively, batted three for four, and Clyde Gillham collected three for five. Hayward started Richmond on the down-grade by slapping a five to two setback on our hopefuls in the Hayward fog. Elmer “The Great” Orella allowed only eight smacks, three of them by Ambrose Colombo, our third baseman. Don Seward relieved Peterson on the hill-top in the sixth setto and pitched masterful ball. Alameda came to town, shut out the Oilers four to nothing, and went away singing the praises of their sensational shortstop, Ray Perry. Ed Van Leiden’s nothing-ball held the Oilers to a measly six base blows. Albany rallied after finding themselves on the short end of a three to zero tally to Team W Hayward. sses-2.5-- 5) Berkeley 222322 by Alameda) seer. 4 Richmond ............ 3 JAN OF: (9 ge ale eae peey ae 3 Jack Mackey Ray Henson “Chub” Ervin blast out a six-three victory over “Lefty” Seward. Richmond lost a valuable man in this tilt, when Steve Musso injured his leg after beating out an infield hit. At the beginning of the second round, the Yellowjackets bunched three hits off George Peterson to score three runs, but Coach Pascoe’s protegés made eleven hits count for four tallies. Clyde Gillham knocked in Wally Gracie with the winning counter in the final frame. Again Gillham hit three for five. Tom LaMarra and Pete gathered two base knocks in three trips to the plate, and Leo Allamanno whacked two for four. Again Hayward took our fighting baseballers down the line. Orella bested Seward in a mount duel which was decided in the eighth canto when the Farmers outscored us two to one to give the visitors a three-two triumph. Alameda’s Hornets bested the Oilers again at Lincoln Park in a free-hitting contest. seven to four. George Peterson won his third game, downing Albany five to four in the loop finale. Pete whiffed eighteen Cougars. Clinton Cullers, star center fielder, won the encounter by homering with two aboard. Clem Cola, Albany’s scrappy back-stop, solved Peter’s fast one and banged out four hits. Richmond returned conquerors in two practice engagements and dropped six. Peter- son chalked up another victory against Oakland Technical, four to one. Ray Henson, our stellar catcher who batted .375, was elected captain at the end of the season by Coach Pascoe’s aces. GOLF TEAM Left to right (back row) : Frank [| Ribbel, Al Berg, Lyle Hoblit, Phil Perrelli, George Quadros. (Front row) : Reno Nardon, Wal- ter Pedretti. L 3 (SU) = A.C.A.L. BASEBALL FINALS hk. U. H. 5. GOLF TEAM The Richmond Golfers have always made a good record, but this year, coached by Mr. Ribbel and the Carquinez Golf Club’s professional Pat Markovich, the team made an excellent showing. From the start of the season the Oilers tied for first place with Piedmont. In the first round they defeated Berkeley 8-1, tying with Piedmont 414-414. How- ever, they lost to Alameda 9-0. When Richmond met Berkeley again in the second round, they repeated their victory with a score of 614-214. In the second match with Piedmont the Oilers met defeat with a score of 614-21 . The Oilers were given permission to use the Carquinez Golf Course when meeting teams for home matches. Number | and 2 men were Nardon and Hoblit, number 3 and 4 men were Al Berg and Walt Pedretti, and number 5 and 6 men were Phil Perrelli and Ken Holland. George Quadros was the only alternate for Richmond. SWIMMING The 1939 swimming season opened finding Richmond minus six swimmers, relieved because of scholastic difficulties. Richmond submerged to the Jackets, 50-16. On May 4, Richmond fell beneath the sting of the Alameda Hornets, 42-21. Collins took first in the diving with Eichar placing second. Both divers look good thus far. In the annual A.C.A.L. meet at the U.C. pool Richmond took honors, walking off with a third place. The Oiler’s 20 points came when Collins took first in the diving, and Eichar took third after White of Berkeley. Both relay teams placed third in this meet. Richmond again traveled to the U.C. pool to participate in the C.I.F. meet. In the “B” division Hollingshead and Franklin qualified in the 50, Hollingshead emerging with a fourth place in the finals. Franklin also qualified in the century but lost out in the finals. “Sparky” Allyn took a third place in the “run-offs” for the 100-yard breast stroke. “Chuck” Baptie was disqualified in the back stroke when he used an illegal turn, but came back strong with the aid of Allyn and Hollingshead to win the medley relay. SW IMMING TEAM Coach Miller, Le Roy Williams, Charles Baptie, Jimmy Franklin, George Hollingshead, Sparky Al- lyn, Frank Rinna, David Eichar, Carl Boivie, Herb Collins, Assist- ant Coaches Kendrick and Borg- strom. Commissioner of Boys’ Athleties Jack Kennedy has served in the capacity of Commissioner of Boys’ Athletics for the foregone semester. His duties have been numerous, among them being the collection of all bills dealing with scholastic athletic activity. In the future the Commissioner of Boys’ Athletics will be delegated to execute the functions of the Maintenance Com- mittee head. Jack Kennedy TENNIS SEASON Winning the A.C.A.L. Championship for the second time in R.U.H.S. history, our greatest tennis aggregation ran through a season marred only by two defeats. Coach Bert Child’s protegés lost to Piedmont, whom they tied for the title, 4-3, and were swamped by Berkeley, 6-1 Our nine was victorious in all its home engagements, upsetting the powerful Yellow- jackets, 4-3, the deciding match being taken by Dwight Dickinson and Bob Law. Kes Roberts was the hero of the last Piedmont encounter, which ended 4-3. Two 4-3 victories were taken from Alameda: Mike O’Hara and Emil Treskin being the stars in the first one; and Roberts, O'Hara and Law in the second conquest. Albany and Hayward didn’t offer much competition. Dick Hunn played number one and collected six victories against four defeats. Dick won his first four matches and came through when needed. Wayne Stribley performed brilliantly and batted six for nine. Wayne lost only to Cheney, Berkeley Tennis Club under-16 champion, and Rutledge, Clan second ace, whom he later defeated. Richard Harris went undefeated in the first half of league competition, but was toppled thrice in the second round. Kes Roberts and Dwight Dickinson, number four and five men, both were the tops in their respective positions, with nine conquests and one set-back. In the doubles play, Mike O’Hara won six and lost four, Emil Treskin had three and six, Dick Peterson went winless in eight attempts, but won three practice matches, and Bob Law split even with four and four. Billy Wong was the tenth member of Bert Child’s troupe to receive a letter. He won one and lost three. Richmond had a successful practice season, conquering both Mount Diablo and Al- hambra twice in home-and-home series. TENNIS TEAM Left to right: Emil Treskin, Rich- ard Harris, James O'Hara, Dwight Dickinson, Richard Peterson, Wayne Stribley, Dick Hunn, and Kester Roberts. Top row left to right: Catherine Sampson, Virginia Sergeant, Mary Ramos, Caro- lina Rollino, Emma Musso, June Bonacorso, First row: Violet Williams, Myrtle Lewis, Bessie Barbekas, Charlotte Doney. G. A. A. Under the leadership of Betty Kneeland, president, and Jackie Zweigart, secretary, and assisted by Miss McLaurin, Miss McDonald, and Mrs. Clark, the G.A.A. had one of the most eventful terms in the history of the school. Basketball and baseball were team sports this semester, while archery and _ bad- minton made up the individual sports program. Managers responsible for the successful completion of the sports program this term were: basketball: Barbara Hammer, 1-10; Edwyna Neville and Ruth Atwood, 2-10; Eda Freggiaro, 1-11; Arlette Freitas, 2-11; Elaine Tomasovich, 1-12; Doris Lewis, 2-12: baseball: Emma Musso, 1-10; June Bonacorso, 2-10; Myrtle Lewis, 1-11; Caro- lina Rollina, 2-11: Violet Williams, 1-12; Virginia Sergeant, 2-12; badminton: Alma Mae Campbell, 1-12. The most outstanding affair in G.A.A. was the overnight hike to Stinson Beach, May 6 and 7. Accompanied by Miss McLaurin, Miss MacDonald, and Mrs. Clark, the girls enjoyed two days of swimming, hiking, claming, and baseball. The 2-12’s closed a brilliant sports career at R.U.H.S. by winning both the hockey and basketball championship. Runners-up for the basketball championship were the present 1-12’s who put up an excellent battle. Both the 2-12A’s and 2-12B’s reached the finals in the basketball tournament, but the 2-12A’s eliminated the other team by winning two out of three games. Girls on these teams included: 2-12A’s—Opal Amaral, Emily Cometta, Anna Beth Garside, Betty Kneeland, Dora Kastanos, Doris Lewis, Helen Retynski, and Virginia Sergeant. 2-12B’s—Marge Clark, Stevina Freggiaro, Velma Hamilton, Betty Madden, Lillian Outman, Mary Ramos, Barbara Scheppler, and Mary Selig. The combined teams won the hockey championship, with the help of Laura Chetkovich and Winifred Wickershien who were unable to come out for basketball. Betty Kneeland BASEBALL MANAGERS i A ee ee � Ba Left t Doris Eda Alam ) � Basketball Managers Left to right: Mary Ramos, Doris Lewis, Helen Hirth, Eda Freggiaro, Rosalina Alameda, and Ruth Durbin. A Weenie Roast and a banquet at the end of the term, honoring seniors and the alumni, comprised the social program. Because of bad weather the Weenie Roast was held at the school, and all the girls spent an enjoyable afternoon playing games, dancing and feasting. Smaller awards were presented to the girls. Games were played against the alumni and dancing was enjoyed before the banquet, at which the cavel was turned over to the succeeding president. At an awards assembly, March 30, 11 high seniors were presented gold pins, the largest group to receive this honor in the history of Richmond G.A.A. Girls receiving pins were: Anna Beth Garside, Marge Clark, Helen Retynski, Mary Selig, Emily Com- etta, Doris Lewis, Betty Madden, Stevina Freggiaro, Dora Kastanos, Betty Kneeland, and Barbara Scheppler. Codperation and good sportsmanship among the members has been the keynote to the success and enjoyment of the G.A.A. this term. Secondary Basketball Champs Left to right standing: Mary Selig, Betty Madden, Barbara Scheppler, and Stevina Freggiaro. Seated: Marge Clark, Mary Ramos and Lillian Outman. Primary Basketball Champs First row left to right: Anna Beth Garside, Betty Kneeland, Doris Lewis, Helen Retynski. Second row: Emily Cometta, Opal Amaral, Dora Kastanos, Virginia Sergeant. Ruth Durbin Olive Noyes G. A. A. PLAYDAYS Richmond G.A.A. was hostess at both the Federation and County Playdays this semester. Girls from 15 East Bay high schools were represented at the Federation Playday. A delegates’ meeting, play periods, dancing in the Union, luncheon in the cafeteria, and entertainment comprised the program of the day. Two representatives from each school met at the delegates’ meeting to discuss the subjects: “Girls as School Yell Leaders” and “G.A.A. Recognition of Outside Sports.” The following persons were guests at the luncheon: Mr. Helms, Mr. Tucker, who welcomed the girls, Miss Entz, Miss Willett, Mr. Hill, and Miss Shurmur, who later addressed the girls in the auditorium. Other selections on the program were: the Tumblelettes, songs by the Girls’ Ensemble from the A Cappella Choir, and two soprano solos by Katherine Kuivala. Antioch, Alhambra, Concord, John Swett, San Ramon, Liberty, Pittsburg, and Richmond High were the schools represented at the County Playday. Games of the day were: baseball, basketball, badminton, archery, tennis, and volley ball. Dancing in the Union closed the playday. Olive Noyes and Ruth Durbin, G.A.A. yell leaders, led yells and songs at all social affairs this term. First row left to right: Emma Musso, Betty Brien, Bernice Brown, Evelyn Grimes, Cynthia Delorefice. Second row: Maurine Hauge, Vivian Travis, Ruth Atwood, Eillen Cunan. Top: Ruth Durbin ( eel) § “ ) i) Nat : ‘, ) } A oe de iM 2. TH a Mile de rs , aX MK Tyee ly oe At xis eth ie } ; mAvaae Luge OO ] ' Wi AUER Mg me { n | | see trse Ui VW ( Ih, = aN ae TF At The | tl ali tls A atlas Un ce ee 1L Wee LY cilia Thee rat wom Saint ih dhl we'ita f 4 Thumb Nail Sketches Name Hobby Secret Ambition Jimmy Franklin swatting flies trainer of a flea circus Marge Clark getting her shut-eye comedy diver Dick Peterson reading the love-lorn column a second Robert Taylor Marge Waddingham apache dancing chief cook and bottle washer Bill Fox ladies’ man soda jerker Betty Nielson “umph gal” bathing beauty Jack Kennedy collecting hearts math genius Barbara Rice collecting junk Manager of the Safeway ADS FOR SALE Second-hand book of answers for Algebra Theory. See Eddie Williams. One good nickname, “Slugger.” No longer wanted after last baseball season. See Ray Henson. LOST AND FOUND Lost: One set of horse sense. Please return to Bud Brown quickly. Found: First half of a note addressed to “Dorothy darling,” with monogram “L. W.” on stationery. Owner will receive same on telling us what came after—“I think more of you than any other girl in the world but——” Found: Five Dollars! Owner will please form line tomorrow morning in front of room 13. LODGE NOTES Signa Phi Nothing, R.U.H.S. sorority, meets on corner once a month. Adequately chaperoned by Miss Staunton. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Shaggers. Meet every Monday and Thursday in the Union. See Manuel Miranda, secretary, for particulars. Dear Aunt Lulubelle: I am having trouble with my “one and only”, a certain D. S. She is double-timing me for one grad of R.U.H.S. What shall I do? — J.P. Dear J. P.: “Please Come out of Your Dream,” and “Get out of Town, Before It’s too Late.” “Little Sir Echo” tells me that “The Moon is a Silver Dollar,” and you had better grab it before “The Masquerade is Over.” Dear Aunt Lulubelle: I am a lowly sophomore. The object of my affections, D. P., was recently elected to a very high office in the Student Body. Do you think that he will change any toward me? — U. P. Dear U. P.: Unless he builds you “A Sailboat of Dreams” with “Red Sails in the Sunset” or “A Home in the Clouds,” tell him to jump in the “Swanee River” and eat the “Three Little Fishies” for supper. SENIOR HALL OF FRAME (Angel) Lloyd Weeks Dick Hunn serving an in his prime “Ace” (Ruth Dingle) Isn’t love wonderful ? (Steve Welch and Nancy Neville) Agnes O’Dardo and “Napoleon” John R. Jones Manuel Miranda “swinging it.” AUTOGRAPHS | RICHMOND | | COLLECTION | a The SHIELD staff wishes to express its appreciation to Miss Woodman and the follow- ing members of her art classes who did the designs for this term’s semi-annual: Roberta Simmons, Fall ’39, cover design and poppy design. Jean Agnew, Fall 40, “Senior on Mt. Diablo.” Delbert Patterson, Spring 40, “Activities of the County.” Wadyne Bussey, Spring 740, “Rhodeo.” Etta Lee Perry, Spring 41, “The Carquinez Strait.” Norma Pidcock, Spring 40, “Pioneers.” For Reference Not to be taken from this room me 3 1143 00685 6 Dy TAT al ale Ate NOINN GNOWHOrTY x + LJ 3 S 4 E L D D Al = 33 | RICHMOND | COLLECTION | THE SHIELD ¥ The blessings of a democratic form of gov- ernment are our dearest heritage. We must preserve them for our posterity. W. T. Helms — W. T. HELms. B. X. Tucker To appreciate and perpetuate democracy every youth must have all the education he can absorb. — BX. TUCKER. RICHMOND | | COLLECTION | THE SHIELD DEC. The blessings of a democratic form of gov- ernment are our dearest heritage. We must preserve them for our posterity. W. T. Helms — W. T. HEims. B. X. Tucker To appreciate and perpetuate democracy every youth must have all the education he can absorb. — BX. LUCKER: ADMINISTRATION Mr. W. T. HELMs Mr. B. X. TUCKER Miss M. EvizABETH KINNEAR Mr. Davin C. Gray Mr. ArRLEIcGH T. WILLIAMS Miss Muriet WILLETT Art Department—Miss M. Woodman. Biological Science—Miss A. Clark, Miss H. Park- er, Mr. M. Swenson, Mr. A. Williams. Commercial Department — Miss N. Beauchamp, Mrs. H. Bird, Mrs. P. Clark, Miss G. Condon, Miss H. Drewry, Mrs. E. Eachus, Mr. D. Gray, Miss S. Hardesty, Miss H. Johnson, Mr. S. Johnson, Miss J. Roberts, Miss M. Stockton, Mrs. J. Wallace. Continuation Department—Mrs. R. Utter. English Department—Miss F. Bradley, Miss G. Dotts, Miss E. Galbraith, Mrs. C. McLennan, Miss M. Myers, Mrs. N. Pehrson, Miss M. Thorsby, Mrs. V. Rydberg, Mrs. V. Ward, Miss G. Weatherby, Miss I. Webber. Home Economics Department—Miss J. Gardner, Miss V. Carlson, Mrs. R. Berger. Language Department—Miss D. Cox, Mrs. M. Crull, Mrs. B. Connor, Miss E. Roberts, Miss D. Swenson. Superintendent Principal Vice-Principal Vice-Principal Dean of Boys Dean of Girls Librarian—Miss Z. Reeve. Vathematics Department—Mrs. H. Hoefer, Mrs. M. Thompson, Miss E. Kinnear, Mrs. R. White, Miss M. Willett, Mrs. I. Hurd. Music Department—Mr. T. Brashear, Mrs. L. Rob- inson. Physical Education Department—Mr. P. Hempler, Mr. R. Pascoe, Mr. F. Ribbel, Miss C. Mc- Laurin, Mrs. A. B. Clark, Miss H. McDonald. Physical Science Department—Mr. C. Waugh, Mr. W. Bush, Mr. W. Perry, Mr. A. Selleck. Social Studies Department—Miss H. Brooke, Miss L. Alexander, Mrs. G. Berk, Mr. E. Cain, Miss G. Nunn, Miss H. Olson, Mrs. C. Parrill, Miss L. Reeb, Mr. R. Sikes, Mr. R. Baker, Mrs. E. Smith, Miss A. Weatherson. Vocational Department—Mr. W. Neeley, Mr. H. Cunningham, Mr. J. Doney, Mr. F. Gilbert, Mr. M. Salmi, Mr. F. Culbertson. —— ty it KS —7 TY er Equaul® cad r � PE AKER 8: Magdalin Schifferle Mitchell Farrar Alma Mae Campbell COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1939 HicH ScHoo.t AUDITORIUM “Alhambra Festival Overture”. - - -. = .-. Louis Panetla “Entree de Procession - « = « = = «= -« Edouard Betis Invocation .“s. . “20 = .- = 9 Rew Wrenner, Kraven Pastor, Wesley Methodist Church Democracy of the Past, Present, and Future - - Student Speakers Paste = 9%. so eee Se MPECRELE VARRAR Present - - - - - Atma Mae CAMPBELL Future - - - - - MAcDALIN SCHIFFERLE Christmas Carols - - - - - - - = A Cappella Choir Presentationcor Class) - =) 4s Lost Ssy yc os b=? Gs BUX EUCKER Presentation of Diplomas - - - - - - - - W.T7. HELMs Songs - - - - - = += = + += + + Graduating Class “On to Victory’—Recessional - - - - - Ralph Schoonmaker ORCHESTRA CLASS (OFF LCERS ; aes Ed Sagner Bob Johnson Margaret Tolosano Patricia Nicholson CLASS ACHIEVEMENTS The Senior Class of December 1939, although one of the smallest in recent years, enjoyed a very successful term. At a meeting held early in the semester the seniors elected Ed Sagner, president; Bob Johnson, vice-president; Margaret Tolosano, secre- tary; and Patricia Nicholson, treasurer. Headed by Betty Transue, the Senior Party was held on September 28 with Lor- raine Trewhella, vocalist, and Phil Perrelli, pianist, providing the entertainment. Later at the Senior Banquet a copy of the will and prophecy was given each member of the class. On Senior Day, November 3, the graduates came to school in costume and pre- sented the traditional Senior Day Play entitled, “Mr. District Attorney Out West.” The achievements of individual members of the class are especially noteworthy: Richard Peterson, Student Body president, headed the Board of Commissioners which was largely composed of graduating seniors. Six members of Richmond’s A. C. A. L. championship football team were seniors, namely: Rudy Anellini, Joe Duart, Bob Gragg, Benton Lowrie, Phil Perrelli, and Ed agner. At the 20-30 Club banquet in honor of the champions, Rudy Anellini was awarded the oil can and Phil Perrelli received the blanket. TN On November 9, Alma Campbell, Lynn Farrar, Patricia Nicholson, and Ruby Sakai received platinum pins signifying that they had been members of the Honor Society for six quarters. So here’s a bouquet of orchids to the class of December ’39 for leaving such a splendid record. LYNN DALE FARRAR ANNA ALBINA CISI JOSEPH B. HUTCHESON MARGARET CRONN FREDERICK KNUDSEN CONSUELO BERNAL GONZALEZ JACK LEE BROWN BERNICE EVANGELINE JOHNSON a ALBERT WILLIAM BALL VIOLET ELAINE WILLIAMS AKIRA TAKETA LAVON BROWN ROBERT HUNT JOSEPHINE CALUSCHI PHILO REED DUNN MARGERY LORRAINE CREEGER WALTER W. ERWIN PATRICIA CAMILLE NICHOLSON RUDOLPHO ANTHONY ANELLINI LORENA ELIZABETH WOLLESON RAUL ODON NUNEZ AMELIA DIANA AGOSTINI ROBERT R. RADOKOVICH INJICH ZELLA MADELINE SCOTT RICHARD WALTER PETERSON THOMAS LAMBERT LEASE JOHN CABRAL HERMAN REX OSTROM BETTY FRANCES JENKINS ALVISIO GAMBUCCI ELAINE TOMASOVICH ROBERT HUGH JOHNSTON NELLIE G. ROSENSTRAUCH EDWIN E, LE FEBVRE ANNA BAIRD ROBERT NEILS PEDERSON BETTY JANE TRANSUE JOSEPH DAVID LA MANCUSA ALICE MAXINE BRACKETT LE ROY WILLIAMS DELIA M. TIBBS LOWELL FRANCIS SCARBROUGH CAROLINE CONTRERAS CHARLES A. PEDRETTI THELMA JEAN GOLDEN ROLLAND EUGENE SEARS LENA ROSE MARIE CANEPA HAROLD FAWKE LORRAINE TREWHELLA JOSEPH PAUL DUART FUMIKO NABETA CLARE GUS KARAHALIOS ALICE EILEEN GERMESHAUSEN THOMAS J. HENDERSON JOE GORDON IMBACH WARREN ELSTON KESTER MORTON ROBERTS LILLIAN LA VONNE LONG KENNETH ROSIER TERRY ANN SHINNEY ROBERT EARL JOHNSON, JR. BETTY ETTLING ANTONE JOHN CEPERNICH MARION GANN PHILLIP PERRELLI HAZEL IRENE BRAATEN TREFRY ABBOTT ROSS VELMA JUNE DILLER SAMUEL REED BROWNLEE GERTRUDE LORRAINE LEVAGGI CYRIL DELMAR ALVERAZ ELAINE FRANCES LEVAGGI WESLEY BARLEY CAROLYNN MAE DUNLAP ROBERT E. TURNER DORSA MAE SIDNEY RUSSELL WALLIE RICKER BARBARA JANE DAVIDSON WILLIAM BENTON LOWRIE MYRTLE ESTHER THOMPSON HOWARD VICTOR ROSE JOHN SHIGEKAZU SUGIHARA CARVELLE PEITSE R. SIEMON WALLACE BURT GRACIE EVELYN ELEANOR LOSKOT JERROLD ARCHIE ALEXANDER JANE ELLEN WILLITS ALFRED S. FRANCO DORIS MORALES JAMES VOLNA MCAFEE, JR. ADAH GILREATH CALFEE DAVID LANE LEE ALBINA DE FABIO DAN TONELLI, JR. GENEVA CHRISTINE PETERSEN JAMES E. FINDLEY, JR. HENRIETTA CLAIRE CURRY RONALD BROWN ROBERTA SIMMONS CHARLES EDWARD SAGNER, JR. FRANCES FARINA DANIEL LEO KANE MARGARET ANN CORRIE MARVIN JEROME HENDERSON LOTTIE LE DAIR WASHABAUGH ROBERT JOHN MARTIN GLORIA ADA SMITH MILTON EDWARD HARRISON SHIRLEY LAURETTA HOOPER CHARLES WILLIAM GEMMER DAVID HENRY EICHAR VICTOR HENRY THOLE BOB GRAGG MARY ALICE HIGGS ALAN FRANKLIN BROWN ROSE ANN FARIA KEITH CHARLES PARKER HELEN LUCILLE RILEY FRANCIS EDWARD HARCOURT CATHERINE URSULA O'NEILL GABRIEL PAUL CASTRO SYLVIA LA VON AIKEN WARD DUGGAN RUTH MARIE ZERMENO LANE EDELMAN PRIEST ADA FRANCES BERTHEAUD JAMES HERMAN RAY CLARA MAGDALIN SCHIFFERLE EMMETT FRANCIS KLEMM JANET KRISTINA ANDERSON TOM OISHI ANNA MAE GRACE ROBERT W. GRIFFIN ARLINE ERSKINE WARREN BARRY MARYLNN IRENE MARTIN RALPH BROWN, JR. JAMES PETE RAMPOLDI DAYTON DAVID HOWELL HAROLD STONE ALBERTA GRANZELLA DAVID LYLE HOBLIT MARGARET TOLOSANO MANUEL VALENTINO MIRANDA HELEN GRAYCE MAYERNICK EDWARD ELMER WILLIAMS ALMA MAE CAMPBELL RAY FLOYED PETERSON RUBY SAKAI ROBERT JAMES DORNAN BILLIE LOUISE BONHAM WILLIAM DEMETRIOS ALLYN EVELYN FRANCES KEARNS HENRY JOSEPH DURBIN LILLIAN WILMA WILLIAMS JOSEPH BONACORSO CHRISTINE IVA SINCICH EDWARD WAYNE THOMAS MARY DOLORES ROBAK JACKSON HUBERT PHILLIPS ONA MARIE DASHER JOHN ROSS HART, JR. LEONA MARIE TURNER KEITH GREENDALE MARCH KONG FRANCISCO SAVERIO BIANCO WILLIAM WONG EDWARD ROBERT RUSICH (Left to right) : Alma Mae Campbell Janet Anderson od eces Front Row (left to right) : Mitchell Farrar Kenneth Terry Back Row: Rolland Sears C4 seessese 3 ans Bill Gemmer SENIOR DAY “Seeing is believing.” On Senior Day students of R. U. H. 5. saw the supposedly dignified seniors dashing madly about, costumed cleverly and even fantastically. Step- ping out of the comic strip, the Phantom and his dog, Devil, paraded up and down the halls while “Spic and Span” came down off a billboard and mingled with a stately bishop and a French telephone. Throughout the entire day seniors in outlandish garb roamed the cafe, halls, and classrooms. Claiming highest honors for the day, the Senior Play, “Mr. D. A. Goes West,” left the audience holding its sides and gasping for breath. In the first act the D. A. (Lynn Farrar) was constantly heckled by a dumb secretary (Roberta Simmons) and two stooges, Harrington (Keith Parker) and Herringbone (Bud Brown). Antics by each and every one who came on the stage kept even the soberest in the aisles. As the plotless plot unfolded, the audience was whisked away to the Crisco Kid’s hideout in El Rancho Grande, where the bandits held a colorful fiesta made gay by tangos, rhumbas, and Spanish songs. The climax of the scene came when Harrington and Herringbone stumbled upon the hideout and captured the Kid (Betty Transue ) and her gang. Taken back to the D. A.’s office in the third scene, the audience was left hysterical after watching the amazing actions of the Man in the Picture Frame (Rolland Sears), who did everything from dusting his frame to reviving the D. A. With Crisco begging for mercy and screaming, “Not the hot seat; not the hot seat,” the curtain fell. Dressed to represent the Empire State Building by day and by night, Alma Camp- bell and Janet Anderson claimed the girls’ prize for originality, while Jimmie Ray, attired like a scarecrow, took the honors for the boys. Left to right: Jimmie Ray, Elaine Tomasovich, Lorraine Trewhella, and Margaret Tolosano. SENTOR PLATE OR MS 1. Amelia Agostini—Pity for the poor working girl. 2. La Von Aiken—Jam sessions in cooking classes. 3. Jerry Alexander—Kill Casanovas. 4. Mickey Allyn—Clothes make the man. 5. Gus Alve raz—Puny puns out of order. 6. Janet Anderson—Apple pie a la mode with cheese for every mouse trap. 7. Rudy Anellini—Pattern football players after Mercury. 8. Anna Baird—Be as meek as a mouse. 9. Albert Ball—Exile baseball players. 10. Wesley Barley—No rubbing against the grain. 11. Warren Barry—Wide open spaces for feet. 12. Ada Bertheaud—Personalities like carbonat- ed water. 13. Sam Bianco—All musical instruments made in miniature size. 14. Joe Bonacorso—More “Dagwood Bumstead” specialties. 15. Billie Louise Bonham—B. L. B. is T. N. T. 16. Hazel Braaten—V oices pitched sweet and low. 17. Alice Brackett—Orchids for everyone. 18. Bud Brown—All Browns made members of the “four hundred.” 19. Jack Brown—Imprison wise-crackers. 20. Lavon Brown—More tomfoolery in class. 21. Ralph Brown—“King for a day.” 22. Ronald Brown—Traveling salesman career for me. 23. Sam Brownlee—One boy in every class of thirty girls. 24. Gregory Cabral—Kill time. 25. John Cabral-—Don’t look for fire engines at fire sales. 26. Adah Calfee—Wear earrings to put on the ritz. 27. Josephine Caluschi — Higher institutions of learning. 28. Alma Campbell—WMore soup. 29. Lena Canepa—Catch me vamping if you can. 30. Gabriel Castro—Gabriel, blow your own horn. 31. Antone Cepernich—Sleeping sickness tablets available at test time. 32. Anna Cisi—Efficiency requirement for grad- uation. 33. Caroline Contreras—“Make hay while the sun shines.” 34. Margaret Corrie—Away with knitting. 35. Margery Creeger—Carrots for lunch. 36. Margaret Cronn—Oriental perfume in a kitchen. 37. Henrietta Curry—Orchids in the ice box. 38. Ona Dasher—Tame down jitterbugging. 39. Barbara Davidson—Advice given free to the lovelorn. 40. Albina DeFabio—Hobo styles made popular. 41. Jack DeFehr—Take me back to the Ozarks. 2. Velma Diller—Domestic arts supreme. . Robert Dornan—Silent study halls. A. Joe Duart—A glue pot on every football. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49, 60. 85. Ward Duggan—Help Ward dig. Carolynn Dunlap—Radios in every study hall. Robert Dunn—Rope ladders from windows of second story classrooms. Henry Durbin—WMore stores for El Cerrito. David Eichar—Encyclopedias for every course. . Warren Elston—Compulsory wrestling in school. . Arline Erskine—All meals taken at the Car- quinez Hotel. . Walter Erwin—AHair stay with every comb. . Betty Ettling—Compulsory home economics. Rose Faria—Designated times for talking. Frances Farina—Burglars beware. . Lynn Farrar—Travel by stage coach. . Mitchell Farrar—A soap box for every class. 58. Harold Fawke—Low waistlines in vogue. Edward Findley—Disorder supreme. Al Franco—Multi-colored walls for drab classrooms. . Alvisio Gambucci—Rotundness essential. Marion Gann—‘Keep the home fires burn- ing.” Billy Gemmer—“Pay the Piper.” Eilleen Germeshausen—Shorter names more prominent. . Thelma Golden—“Don’t let the cat get your tongue.” Consuelo Gonzalez—Save your pennies. 7. Anna Mae Grace—Anna Mae is never “Wong”. . Wallace Gracie—Mits and balls for Christ- mas presents. Bobby Gragg—Let the roosters rule the roost. Alberta Granzella—“Live and learn.” Keith Greendale—Infectious chuckles bottled. Robert Griffin—Special oil for squeaky voices. Merle Hall—Long hair tied with pink ribbons. Francis Harcourt—Boy’s machineless perma- nents. Lenna Harpin—Can-opener for every girl graduate. . Milton Harrison—Don’t pull your punches. Ross Hart—Change all brunettes to blondes. . Marvin Henderson—Dancing for a profession. . Thomas Henderson—Bicycles built for two. Mary Alice Higgs—Laugh and be “Mary”. . Lyle Hoblit—Always “Buy-Rite”. 2. Shirley Hooper—Let’s “hoop” it up. Dayton Howell—More dates for Dayton. Robert Hunt—Be a man of few words. Joe Hutcheson—Longer and tougher assign- ments. . Joe Imbach—Live to eat. . Darwin Inman—“Give me my boots and saddle.” . Betty Jenkins.—-Laugh your troubles away. 89. Bernice Johnson—Artificial freckles for every face. . Helen Mayernick . Manuel Miranda . Priscilla Morrill SENIOR PLATE OR MS . Robert E. Johnson—A typewriter in every home. . Dan Kane—Sinister sleuths shot at sunrise. . Evelyn Kearns—Banish worries. . Emmett Klemm—“Look before you leap.” . Fred Knudsen—More giggles per carload. . Clare Kolaites—Private schools for every student. . Joe La Mancusa—Silver ashcans for broken pole-vault records. . Thomas Lease—More math courses. . David Lee—“Ride ’Em Cowboy.” . Edwin LeFebvre—Viva La Pinole. . Elaine Levaggi—sStilts for little people. . Gertrude Levaggi—‘Ditto.” . La Vonne Long—Less business, more monkey business. . Evelyn Loskot—“A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.” . Benton Lowrie—Do away with the brutal game of football. . James McAfee—Give the little guy a chance. . Marylnn Martin—Culture essential. . Robert Martin—Calendars with three day weeks. Sports for boys only. Down with “Manuel” labor. . Doris Morales—Don’t try to look prim when you have dimples. Look for the “Morrill” of the story. 2. Fumiko Nabeta—One-minute, ten-minute re- ports. 3. Patricia Nicholson—A Ford V-8 for every mountain range. . Raul Nunez—A cinder track for every train. . Tom Oishi—Modesty is the best policy. . Catherine O’Neill—Personality diplomas. 7. Herman Ostrom—Love at first sight. . Keith Parker—More noise in classrooms. . Robert Pedersen—Analytics seen and not “Hurd”. . Charles Pedretti—Like Anthony, “lend me your ears’. . Phillip PerrellimHurrah for the Irish. . Geneva Petersen—Down with co-education. . Ray Peterson— won’t talk. 4. Richard Peterson—Student Body meetings thrice daily. 5. Jackson Phillips—Goose-stepping in halls. . Lane Priest—More physics, Waugh! Waugh! Waugh! . Bob Radokovich—Beautify North Richmond. . James Rampoldi—Play “accordion” to Hoyle. . Jimmie Ray—Pocket-size text books. . Russell Ricker—Little man who wasn’t there. . Helen Riley Eight sticks of gum per pack- age. 2. Mary Robak—An Eversharp for every secre- tary. 133. 7. Margaret Tolosano . Betty Transue Kester Roberts—Graveyards for dead tennis balls. . Howard Rose—-Don’t forget the last “Rose” of winter. 5. Nellie Rosenstrauch—Unlimited supply of school paper. . Trefry Ross—Speed limits five yards per mile. . Edward Rusich . Edward Sagner—Down with redheads. “Uneeda’ wise-cracker. . Ruby Sakai—Cooking classes abolished. . Lowell Scarbrough—Detention for early arrivers. . Magdalin Schifferle—Chemical labs closed to women. 2. Zella Scott—More doll-like girls. . Rolland Sears . Ann Shinney—A pair of smiling Irish eyes for -Let’s de-theorize algebra. every colleen. 5. Dorsa Mae Sidney—Quarantine giggles. . Carvelle Siemon—Summer vacation of six months twice a year. 7. Roberta Simmons—Peroxide for every head. . Christine Sincich—Easy chairs for study halls. . Gloria Smith More “Gloria” for Point Rich- mond. Harold Stone—Roll on and gather no moss. . John Sugihara—A camera given free with every suit of clothes. 2. Akira Taketa—Greater variety in automobile styles. 53. Kenneth Terry—Tuxedos for campus wear. . Victor Thole—To “Victor” belong the spoils. 5. Myrtle Thompson—Four minute periods, one hour recesses. . Delia Tibbs—Schools run under a new “Delia” policy. Hair curlers with every comb. . Elaine Tomasovich—Replace male dictators with women. . Dan Tonelli—Quality (Market) vegetables for the cafe. Appropriations for a larger navy. . Lorraine Trewhella—Sweetness made univer- sal. . Leona Turner—A pleasant smile for every face. . Robert Turner—Have a girl in every class. . Norma Warner—Let quiet reign. 5. Le Dair Washabaugh—Always take “Dairs”. . Ed Williams—WNo tardy bells. . Le Roy Williams—Knee-high pants for grow- ing boys. . Lillian Williams—Don’t let an angelic look fool you. . Violet Williams—Girls’ football teams. . Jane Willits—“Let’s Get Associated.” . Lorena Wolleson—Be deep and silent 2. Billy Wong—Bigger tasks for little men. 3. Ruth Zermeno—Dramatic courses compul- SOry. SOE 4 oP = STUDENT BODY OFFICERS Left to right, first row: Virginia Sill, Joe Hutche- son, Richard Peterson, Jac- queline Zweigart, Mickey Allyn, Helen Hirth. Left to right, second row: Phillip Perrelli, Bob Law, Dan Kane, Betty Transue. COMMISSIONERS The Board of Commissioners completed a very successful term under the capable leadership of President Dick Peterson. Among the many accomplishments of the commission were the instituting of a series of weekly news reels on football, the naming of the Oilerettes, and the planning of a schedule for the Union. Barbara Irrmann, commissioner of social affairs, arranged three Student Body dances, the last in celebration of the winning of the A.C.A.L. title, and a student written, directed, and acted play, “Some Like It Shot.” Dick Peterson President Peterson was ably assisted by Virginia Sill, vice-presi- dent, and Joe Hutcheson, secretary. Peed 2 Clee Upholding the tradition of countless years, the low-senior class, under the leader- ship of Richard Harris, president; Roy Thayer, vice-president; Joyce Stallard, secre- tary; and Paul Harlow, treasurer; held its semi-annual informal dance, November 2. On November 16, the low-senior girls entertained the graduating senior girls with a tea. Miss Hazel Olson acted as faculty adviser for the group. 1-12 OFFICERS Front row: Joyce Stallard, Richard Harris. Back row: Roy Thayer, Paul Harlow. TRAFFIC COMMITTEE The Traffic Committee, under the capable leadership of Phillip Perrelli and supervision of Mr. Williams, made great strides this term. In addition to performing hall duties between passing bells, mem- bers took stations in various buildings during the noon periods to prevent the disturbance of classes in session. The committee was organized a year-and-a-half ago to relieve con- gestion in the halls and to speed up passing between classes without the danger of accidents. Meeting four times during the year, the group discussed problems and possibilities of improvement. GIRLS’ LEAGUE TRAFFIC COMMITTEE Bottom, left: Keith Parker, Bill Pickering, Priscilla Morrill, Jacqueline Zwei- gart, Pearl Economy, Jean Donaldson, Catherine O’- Neill, Phil Perrelli, Ralph Hill. Middle, left: Bob Law, Jack Bromley, Bob John- son, Margery Creeger, Vio- let Williams, Betty Tran- sue, Helen Hirth, Francis Enright, Frank Shubat, and Jun Honda. Top, left: Lynn Farrar, Mickey Allyn, and Bob Chitwood. Phil Perrelli One of the most outstanding features of Girls’ League activities this term was a play, “The Women,” presented October 16. A take-off on the screen production of the same name, the comedy was well-acted and proved highly amusing. The Girls’ League sponsored the Big Sister organization, formed for the purpose of orienting new girls. In order to help girls become better acquainted, an informal mixer party was held in the Union on October 5. The second business meeting, held December 6, was followed by a program with Christmas as the theme. GIRLS’ LEAGUE Left to right: Edith Travalini, secretary Leicester Lipp, president Patricia Morrill, social chairman Virginia Wynn, vice-president Jn Oe Te Gi Left to right: Gloria Perero, social chairman; Erme Bozic, treasurer; Loretta Bowser, vice-president; Fern Fen. ton, president; Frances Marzorati, secretary. AVIATION CLUB Left to right: I Ed Sergeant, Ed Hall, James Ca- hoon, George Neel, Allen Morrow, N and James Wright. N A GO es te eee This semester the affiliation with the National Girl Reserves organization marked another step in the development of the L. O. L. Club. Dividing into two groups, the eighty girls participated enthusiastically in the two interest groups formed: pottery, under Miss Vivian Carlson and folk-dancing, under Miss Alysse Clark. In September the club held a reception and get-acquainted party for new members, and in October the girls enjoyed a barbecue and treasure hunt at Alvarado Park. Miss Lucille Robinson, director of the Berkeley Girl Reserves, spoke at the November meet- ing, and a recognition ceremony in November welcomed thirty-one new members into the club. The faculty advisers of the club were Miss Helen Parker, Miss Alysse Clark, and Miss Vivian Carlson. AVE AT DOWN ACB The Aviation Club was inaugurated this term under the supervision of Mr. Gilbert to further the knowledge of students interested in aeronautics as a career. One of the most outstanding achievements of the group was the planning of a real aeroplane which members hope to complete by May 1940. The plane, a single-seater with a four cylinder Henderson motor, is expected to travel between 60 and 80 miles per hour. Ona Re Eee) eS Left to right: Barbara Davidson, Dorothy Packard, Mary Anderson, Juanita Hernandez, Marylnn Martin, Mary Esther Brown, Velma Diller, Pearl Economy, Mary Williams, Billie Bonham, Gladys Harrison, Margaret Turner, Katherine Lile, Helen Hirth, Edna Peterson, Ada Bertheaud, Bernice Peterson. nan; retta Fen. rati, LIBRARY GIRLS Left to right: Thelma Torretta, Betty Nielsen, Cas Mary Fernandes, Katherine La TOW, Mancusa, Juanita Blankenship, Miss Reeves, Margaret Corrie, Anna Cisi, Delight Myers, Geor- giann Scroggins. LIBRARY GIRLS The library girls, who assisted Miss Reeve, the librarian, by checking books and attendance in the library, started their social activities this semester with a theater party. Other functions included an ice-skating party and the semi-annual banquet in honor of graduating seniors and their mothers. Anna Cisi, president, was assisted by Margaret Corrie, vice-president, and Georgi- ann Scroggins, secretary. Delbert Patterson helped in numbering and lettering the books. | TE OU EE Ee ba One of the most outstanding activity groups in R. U. H. S. is the Oilerettes, a drill team of forty girls organized this term by Miss McDonald. Wearing blue and red costumes, these girls appeared at rallies and football games, where they performed many difficult stunts. Ruth Atwood, majorette, and her assistants, Vivian Travis and Edith Naymer, proved to be capable as well as attractive assistants. On Contra Costa Day the Oilerettes journeyed to Treasure Island, where they participated in the parade. Oe EOReR ie kes Left to right: Loretta Bowser, Dorothy Brown, Billie Brown, Catherine Smith, Katherine Moorhead, Angie Poloni, Lurline White, Meyna Latorraca, Iris Thur man, Glenda Hiner, Edwyna Neville, Margaret Fitzgibbons, Kathrine Falken- strom, Thelma Berg, Clara Anderson, Delia Tibbs. MAJORETTES (left) Vivian Travis (middle) Ruth Atwood, leader (right) Edith Naymer CAMERA CLUB Kennard Nelson Jacqueline Zweigart CAMERA CLUB The twenty-one members of the Camera Club enjoyed an active season under the leadership of Ken Nelson, president, and Mr. Bush, faculty adviser. Field trips to Fisherman’s Wharf resulted in many clever candid camera shots. In order to acquaint members with the varied equipment used in photography, instructive demonstrations were given regularly throughout the semester. Print contests were held as a means of stimulating interest in picture-taking. During the term any student desiring use of the Camera Club’s darkroom was welcome. Jacqueline Zweigart acted as secretary-treasurer for the club. YELL LEADERS This year, for the second time in the history of the school, a girl, Betty Transue, served as head yell leader. Because of the great increase in rooters in the Richmond bleachers, Betty found it necessary to appoint four assistants: Keith Duggan, Virginia Molino, Bill Pickering, and Violet Williams. The yell leaders have done an excellent job this year in cheering the Richmond High football team on to victory. YELL LEADERS Left to right: Bill Pickering, Violet Williams, Betty Transue, Virginia Molino, Keith Duggan. WINGED SHIELD Front row: Bud Brown, Ed Wil- liams, Frank Nilsson, Jack Mack- ey, Frank Bennett, George Hol- lingshead, Herb Collins, Wayne Stribley, George Peterson. Second row: Ambrose Colombo, Tim Baird, Roy Thayer, Ken Hol- land, Dick Harris, Dick Peterson, Reno Nardin, Tom Lamarra. Third row: Merle Hall, Clare Ko- laites, Turner Brashear, Andy Cakos, Rudy Anellini, Harrison Hanlon, Bill Carrol, Creed Baxter. Last row: Joe La Mancusa, Ray Golden, Jim McAfee, Bill Jeff- ress, Tom Baird, Lowell Scar- brough, Al Ball. WINGED SHIELD With one of the largest memberships in its history the Winged Shield, an athletic society for boys, enjoyed an active program this term under the leadership of Kenneth Holland, president, w ho was ably assisted by Frank Bennett, vice-president, and Bob Gragg, secretary. Mr. Williams, dean of boys, was adviser for the group. Carrying out a suggestion made by Mr. Williams, the members for the first time presented a trophy in the form of a blanket to the school. Designed and drawn by Harley Carter and Joe La Mancusa, the blanket is in commemoration of all the cham- | pionship teams Richmond has produced since 1920. | MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE One of the newest additions to school activities this term was the Maintenance Committee, organized to maintain the good appearance of the school. The members were divided into groups; one checked the outside of lockers, the other kept the park- ing lot and grounds free of rubbish. Mr. Williams is founder and sponsor of the committee, and Bob Law, commissioner, directed the group. Blue chenille circles with red M’s were adopted as the emblem of the committee. Due to the splendid codperation from students of R. U. H. S. the Maintenance Com- mittee has achieved success and will be continued as a leading school activity. MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE Seated, left to right: Virginia Kirkmeyer, Nor- ma Bassignani, Ken Nys- trom, Betty Brown, Gus Al- veraz, Jean Donnelly, Fern Fenton. Standing, left to right: Wayne Stribley, Billy Wong, Bob Anderson, Bob Law, Jim McIntosh, Glenn Knowles, Lee Carlile, Kes- ter Roberts, Lupe Ramirez, Louis Felice, Joe La Man- cusa, Bob Weeks. BAND Sam Bianco, Jack Brown, Frank Caletti, Bob Claar, Allen Davis, Orrin Dahl. Joe Duart, Fenstemacher, Ed Garcia, Gynn Jewett, Bob Kane, Evelyn Loskot, Paul Maerklen, Bob Martin, Patricia Martin, Vivian Holdsworth, Frank Medo. Cecil Olsen, Bob Randall, Arlend Stenerson, Frank Harper, Margaret Malone, Carl Mayers, Stuart Saunders, Billy Allen, Yvonne Siemon, Carl Heinemann. LaVon Aiken, Raleigh Andrews, Dwight Dickenson, Richard Grimes, Charles Gundry, Dick Ha mmock, Catherine Hopkins, Walter Orchard, George Clark, Wesley Olsen, Richard Williams. BAND AND ORCHESTRA Under the capable leadership of Mr. Brashear, one of the largest bands in the history of Richmond High completed a successful season, December 21. A new musical group was instituted this year by Mr. Brashear, who combined the i regular orchestra and the special orchestra to form a concert orchestra composed of forty-five pieces. The band participated in the Piedmont rally and furnished music for every game. Louis Armas, the drum major, amazed the crowds at the football games with the expert wielding of his baton. OvRIG HES) Th RA Marylnn Martin, Carolynn Dunlap, Aileen Sullins, Elaine Roe, Elaine Bennett. McKinley Malbrough, Yvonne Siemon, Dick Rowley, Marion Higgins, Dwight Dickenson, Dorothy Travis, Theo Poe, Ruth Durbin, Mary Bell Jacobs, Patricia Martin, Richard Grimes, Louise Voss, Catherine Hopkins, Carl Heinemann, Vivian Holdsworth, Walter Orchard, George Clark, Ralph Fowler, Harold Lam- bert, Bill Carroll, Virginia Sill, Shirley Dewsnup, Jack Brown, Frank Caletti, Bob Claar, Ed Garcia, Bob Kane, Evelyn Loskot, Paul Maerklin, Bob Martin. Cecil Olsen, Bob Randall, La Von Aiken, Wesley Olsen. ACAPPELLA CHOLR Bottom left: Mr. Cunningham, Harry Hammer, Earl Turner, Dan Soria, Mary Belle Jacobs, Truth Boughter, Virginia Molino, Virginia Sill, Mary Anderson, Douglas Thayer, Dick Rowley, Harold Fawke. Middle left: Carl Heinemann, Leicester Lipp, Margaret Turner, Evelyn Grimes, Alice Sargent, Charlotte Wheeler, Evelyn Coe, Mary Shakelford, Mary Esther Brown. Top left: Dolores Stoddard, Carlotte Grade, Jean Donaldson, Marcheta Kirk- meyer, Robert Potts, Ben Howden, Don Ewing, Ed Eldridge, Paul Harlow, Weston Seagraves, Ruth Atwood. AVGAPPE LEA CHOOT The A Cappella Choir of Richmond Union High School, under the able direction of Mr. Cunningham, completed its most successful semester since its inauguration in August 1938. Starting as a small group of inexperienced but talented singers, the choir now has a membership of thirty-seven and is recognized as one of the finest high school choral groups around the Bay Region. In order to provide added enjoyment and experience in small group singing, mem- bers of the choir have recently formed trios and quartets. Among the many organizations before which the choir has performed are the Lions’ Club, the Calvin Club of the First Presbyterian Church in Berkeley, and the Contra Costa County Real Estate Board. The choir also presented a program in obsery- ance of Armistice Day at Memorial Park and a noon concert at Roosevelt Junior High. The choir sang for Commencement and closed an eventful year with the traditional Christmas program. The members of the various trios and quartets are: The Women’s Trio—Ruth Atwood, Evelyn Grimes, and Marcheta Kirkmeyer. The Women’s Quartette—Virginia Sill, Margaret Turner, Truth Boughter, and Virginia Molino. The Men’s Quartet (A) — Harry Hammer, George Atlic, Douglas Thayer, and Earl Turner. The Men’s Quartet (B)—Harold Fawke, Dan Soria, Paul Harlow, and Benny Howden. HONOR SOCIETY First QUARTER Bottom row, left to right: John Lamanna, Ramsay Camp- bell, Louie Linville, Robert Bolt, Jack Hubner, Manuel Rose. Second row, left to right: Ruby Pinochi, Edith Travalini, Gloria Perero, Myrtle Edwards, Anna Cisi, Norma Bernacchi, Thelma Toretta, Marylnn Mar- tin. Top row, left to right: Virginia Sill, Eleanor Nelson, Ruth Bibbins, Wilda Mann, Wadyne Bussey, Roberta Jen- kins, Barbara Healy. SECOND QUARTER Bottom row, left to right: Tony Bernabich, Lynn Farrar, Robert Keller, Billy Bass, Dav- id Eichar, Mitchell Farrar, Kenneth Terry, Billy Gemmer, Delbert Patterson. Second row, left to right: Helen Hirth, Violet Williams, Roberta Simmons, Frances Mar- zorati, Asako Maida, Wilma Burghart, Marcelle Clements, Miriam Dietrich, Catherine Smith, Erme Bozic. Third row, left to right: Antone Cepernich, Don Ewing, Annie Polich, Leicester Lipp, Dorothy Juan Jones, May John- son, Mary Esther Brown, Fran- ces Enright. Top row, left to right: Pat Honsinger, Alma Mae Campbell, Norma Bassignani, Patricia Nicholson, Ann Kas- telic, Georgiann Scroggins, and Betty Rogers. Ken Terry HONOR SOCIETY Entering the eighteenth year of organization, the Honor Society of Richmond Union High School completed a successful term. Member- ship the first quarter totaled forty-eight while the second quarter found ranks expanded to seventy-six. Of the seventy-six members, eight hold platinum pins, the highest award obtainable in the society. They are: Billy Bass, Tony Bernabich, Erme Bozic, Alma Campbell, Lynn Far- rar, Helen Hirth, Patricia Nicholson, and Ruby Sakai. Social activities of the semester included two social gatherings. Officers for the first quarter were: Kenneth Terry, president; Mitchell Farrar, vice-president; Alma Mae Campbell, social chair- man; Roberta Simmons, secretary. Re-elected again for the second quarter, President Terry was assisted by the same staff with the excep- tion of Mitchell Farrar who was succeeded by Don Ewing. Miss Weatherby was faculty adviser for the group. JOURNALISM CRASS Under the direction of Betty Jenkins, editor, and Miss Galbraith, faculty adviser, the journalism classes wrote and edited fourteen issues of the Hi-Nus this term. The editor was ably assisted by the following people: Marylnn Martin, assistant editor; Virginia Kirkmeyer, busi- ness manager; Norma Pidcock, advertising manager; Janet Anderson, circulation manager; a staff of reporters, and twenty-three cub re- porters. A visit to the Independent Print Shop was an outstanding event of the semester. Attending the Annual Press Conference held November 11, at the University of California, Betty Jenkins, Virginia Kirkmeyer, and Frances Gebhart, R. U. H. S. representatives, came back with many new ideas for the paper. The Shield staff, composed of students who had shown outstand- ing ability in journalism, planned the semi-annual and wrote the reports of the various activities. JOURNALISM 1 First row, left to right: Mary Gresham, Marilyn Bradbury, Betty Orthman; 2nd row, Norma Pidcock, Marcelle Clements, Earl Henson, Jean Donaldson, Virginia Wynn; 3rd row, Irene Humphrey, Betty Pitts, Bob Cuthbertson, Bob Anderson; 4th row, Bill Watson, Joe La Man- cusa, Jackson Phillips; 5th row, Harry Gallant, Harley Carter, Noel Wilson, Fran- ces Gebhart, Gladys Bra- shear. JOURNALISM 2 Seated, left to right: Virginia Kirkmeyer, Betty Jenkins, Gus Alveraz, Dick Bockius. Standing, left to right: Marylnn Martin, Bob John- son, Janet Anderson, Dick Hinkley. Betty Jenkins Ae Ce Bos (Oates re ae August 28—Summer paroles end! September 2—Betty Jenkins elected editor-in-chief of Hi-Nus. September 5—Girls’ drill team organized—chris- tened “Oilerettes”. September 6—Honor Society awards presented to local brainstorms. September 7—‘“B” football players start buzzing as practice gets under way. September 10—Hot dog! L. O. L. enjoys weenie roast. September 12—Ed Sagner chosen senior chief- executive. September 14—Coach Ribbel predicts another A. C. A. L. crown for Oiler gridders at first rally. September 15—Oh, unhappy day! Richmond loses to Concord, 13-6. September 20—Boys’ League meeting held. Brutus Hamilton (California track coach) addresses R. U. H. S. male population. September 22—Nite football inaugurated as Oilers trounce San Rafael, 34-6. September 25—Unmatched heat wave strikes Bay Area. Tests postponed as students and teachers wilt. September 27—Aviation Club organized for high- minded students. September 29—Oilers defeat San Francisco city champs, Lowell High, to the tune of 12-0. October 5—Girls’ League holds mixer party. October 6—Lodi Flames singe Oilers, 13-12. October 7—Fire prevention speaker throws rubber brick at Bill Wolfe. October 9—Richard Harris elected 1-12 prexy. October 10—Sophomore party held. Newcomers frolic at semi-annual jig and feed. October 12—Dick Hinkley elected to guide des- tinies of Shield. October 13—Richmond 31, Albany 0; ’nuff said. October 19—First Student Body shin-dig of semes- ter staged in Union. October 20—Hayward Farmers plowed under by Oilers, 27-6. October 27—Shield sales close. Joe La Mancusa, with seventy-five yearbooks to his credit, leads salesmen. Oilers ring up 13 precious points to white- wash traditional rivals from Piedmont. October 31—Woe is me!! Report cards today. November 2—The following super-scholars receive platinum pins: Billy Bass, Tony Bernabich, Erme Bozic, Pat Nicholson, Ruby Sakai, Helen Hirth , Alma Campbell, Lynn Farrar, and Mar- garet Corrie. November 3—Seniors present traditional play, “Mr. District Attorney Out West.” Alameda Hornets lose sting in 20-0 defeat by Oilers. November 7—Intra-mural football gets under way at Kensington. November 8—Ed “ladies man” Williams Co. win intra-mural basketball, A division. Bob An- derson’s team triumphs in B division. November 9—Jayvee footballers close successful season, lose to Berkeley B’s, 19-6. November 10—Ow!!! Yellowjackets repeat! Ber- keley 19, Richmond 6. November 13—Varsity cage practice opens. November 15—Juniors present “Some Like It Shot,” hilarious student-written musical-com- edy. Frank Bennett, Phil Perrelli, Rudy Anel- lini, Bob Gragg, Kenny Holland and George Peterson chosen to represent championship Richmond team in All-Star game. November 16—Senior debutantes hold tea. November 22—Athletic awards given to Varsity and “B” football stars. Blanket to honor cham- pionship R. U. H. S. teams presented to Stu- dent Body by Winged Shield society. Oilers refined by sharpshooting Sugarmen from Crockett, 36-29. November 23—Hurrah! Thanksgiving vacation ar- rives a week early! November 27—Oh me! Back to school after that big turkey dinner. November 28—Terpsichorians trip trickily to tune- ful tempos at second Student Body dance in Union. November 30—Winged Shield stages banquet in the cafeteria. December 1—Oilers grease skids for Lowell. Var- sity defeats Cards 21-20. December 4—Candidates give election promises at student assembly in auditorium. December 5—Another close one! “B’s” win over Crockett Sugarmen 22-19; Varsity wins easily 43-22. G. A. A. members receive awards at semi- annual banquet. December 7—Seniors hear class will and prophecy at turkey dinner in cafeteria. December 8—Oilers bulldoze Bulldogs to tune of 31-19. December 12—Girls’ League presents Christmas tableau in auditorium. Last Boys’ League meeting held in Gym. December 20-——Graduation! Seniors become alum- ni. December 21—Santa arrives early with a gift of two weeks vacation for every R. U. H. S. student. “AQYORIA, YOR[ pue ‘SUOIIC ARG] ‘VBFWO| WIL “UOSSTIN] UOG] ‘OTOSTG19 A OXIA] ‘yIAIOT, UYOL ‘ouTeUTIEd Yor, ‘QSpLIp[Y PY ‘ouUIMY VAI ‘Ays[elog py “uBpuURP] UOstIrepy “Blores UYOT : (SUIIC) ‘Os1ODRUOg 90f ‘Ie S9C py . . u L “SSOIffo[ Id “OLIMO'T Udg “Id Bq peer) “SUIMY] uo(] “UBULUTYOB TG eujed¢ “roABY J, Aoy “puey[oH Udy IPFVIOA PH “TIplauyys goq “XOOTLA oI] ° ( Sutjveuy ) “JOOSB qoq YoRo') our] “TBIYSeIG JUIN T, ‘SoRI) qoq “UIs III 991094) “SOF a Apu “TUT, [OU Ap YW ‘yreng 30 f “T[ [94119 4d 2 ‘youueg yuRLy ‘UOsuaT] [Ie] ‘rousec py ‘yjedeyy, uyor ‘jeqqry yuesy yoRoy : ((YSTI 07 Yo] ‘ourpurys ) IVONOS ALISHVA HOIH GNOWHDIY VARSITY FOOTBALL For the fourth time in five years the Richmond High grid machine won the cham- pionship of the high schools in the A. C. A. L. Losing the opening practice game to the Concord Red Devils by a 12-6 score, the Oilers dealt a terrific blow to the San Rafael Bulldogs the following Friday. Although the Oilers made a slow start in the first half, their grid machine rolled up a total of 28 points in the second half, and the final score of the Oiler-Bulldog encounter was 34-6. Oilers Down Cardinals The Lowell Cardinals of San Francisco, who were new to the Richmond fans, put up a great battle against the Oilers; but in the second practice game they left Rich- mond for their West-Bay homes on the short end of a 12-0 score. Another new club to face the Oilers this year was the Lodi High School aggregation who, with the aid of an educated toe, defeated the Richmond boys 13-12. Oilers Win First League Game The Albany High Cougars were the first to meet Richmond in league competition, and the Oilers gave them a terrific trouncing. The game ended with a 31-0 score which was identical to that of the first Oiler-Cougar game in 1937. The Oiler steam roller enjoyed another squashing day when the Richmond boys met the Hayward Farmers in the second game of league competition. Scoring only 6 points to Richmond’s 27, the Farmers made their single score when they intercepted a forward pass intended for Duart. Clansmen Surprised In the annual Big Game with Piedmont, which usually ends in a tie or a victory for the Clansmen, the Oilers broke the jinx and defeated Piedmont for the second time in ten years. A few plays used by Richmond in practice sessions only won the game. Piedmont, waiting for the line smashes and end sweeps, was surprised at the new plays designed especially for this occasion. The Oilers won on passes; a pass from Peterson to Gragg giving the first score and an intercepted pass by Lowrie, the second. An enthusiastic crowd followed the Oilers to Alameda where they watched the Red and Blue down the Hornets via the air route, 20 to 0. Two of Richmond’s touchdowns came on aerial bombardments, with Peterson and Anellini doing the pitching. The Oilers found the Hornet line extremely tough and were not at their best due to the dirt field. Yellowjackets Sting Oilers The Oilers gained undisputed possession of the A. C. A. L. crown, but they have little Albany High to thank. Traveling to Berkeley for their next encounter, the Oilers FIRST STRING PLAYERS Center left, clockwise: Ben Lowrie, Phil Perrelli, Andy Cakos, Turner Brashear, Bob Gragg, George Peterson, Earl Henson, Frank Bennett, Creed Baxter, Rudy Anellini, Joe Duart, Kenny Holland. were very much surprised to be defeated to the tune of 19 to 6. Shovel passes, perfectly executed, were the main cause of the Richmond disaster. This meant that Piedmont would be tied with the Oilers for the title, as they would surely beat the hapless Cougars from Albany. But alas for the Scots, the Felines had grown since their last outing and tied the Clansmen. All-Star Selection Seven Oilers were selected to play on the All-A. C. A. L. team who met the All-O. A. L. team on December 9. Richmond’s own Frank Ribbel was chosen head coach of the A. C. A. L. team. The boys selected were: Frank Bennett, Bob Gragg, Phil Perrelli, Rudy Anellini, Kenny Holland, Joe Duart, and George Peterson. iB 9G T bad The Jayvees, headed by Coach Pascoe, finished an exceptionally good season this year. Three victories, two ties, and one loss were added to an already outstanding record made by former “B” teams. Oakland High, Concord, and Alameda were easy prey, the Oilers defeating them by a touchdown or more. Oakland Tech and Crockett were even matches with scores of 0 to 0, but the Berkeley game was a disappointment to the Jayvee s as well as the Oiler varsity. Jack Mackey, left halfback; Jack Germaine, fullback; Ed Segar, right halfback; and Harrison Hanlan, quarterback, are to be given special recognition for successfully carrying the ball for the scoring goals. Handling the receiving end of the pass work, Jim Stullar and Steve Ewing gave the defence much trouble, while Ed Eldridge along with Steve Babich, Tom Harrell. and Hideo Katayanagi, worried the opposition in the line. “B” FOOTBALL Top, front row, left to right: H. Crisler, F. Pearson, B. McAfee, S. Bebich (capt.), C. Boivie, H. Katayanagi, B. Howden. Back row, left to right: A. Stenerson, H. Thompson, F, Mirante, B. Fox. Bottom, front row, left to right: G. Alveraz, B. Wong, S. Saunders, D. Stack, D. Hall, G. Quadros, W. Price, E. Durand, E. Gianini. Second row, left to right: J. Stuller, D. Innman, B. Cox, G. Linden, O. Massey, J. O’Hara, W. McTaggart, B. Newell, H. Bur- ton, MANAGERS One of the most necessary and active groups in this school is composed of the athletic managers, without whom an effi- cient athletic program would be impossible. The task of issuing towels and equipment, cleaning the dressing rooms, and rendering first aid is a hard and tiresome one, but the boys work with untiring effort to perform these duties. As a reward for three years of faithful service, the senior managers are given block R’s, which indicate that they have the quali- ties of leadership, efficiency, and persever- ance. Those who received the symbol of serv- ice this term are: Merle Hall, Clare Kolaites, Les Scarbrough, Delbert Patterson, and Glen Knowles. MANAGERS SOPHOMORES—Front row: Billy Hricz, Delbert Ross, Norbal Parker, Bob Moore, Fred An- drews. Second row: Dick Johnson, Ted Warner, Ray Smith, Meredith Shimel, Jack Wells, Charles Caswell. Third row: Charles Smith, Doug Miner, Ed Freites, Dan Creeger, Bill Bifford. Last row: Dick Sindicisch, Darrell Lilly, Lupe Servin, Dick Edwards. JUNIORS—Front row: Robert Taylor, Ralph Hill, Oakly Massey, Armando Marrierio, Costodio Hernandez, Douglas Fong. Back row: Tom Navarro, Dick Caskey, Carrol Burk, Ken Fuller, Glenn Scott. LOW SENIORS—Front: Bill Wardell, Earl An- derson, Jake Crist. Back: Glen Knowles, Robert Chitwood, Ken Nystrom, Delbert Patterson. SENIORS—Front: Bud Brown, Clare Kolaites. Back: Merle Hall, Lowell Scarbrough. oo Fi TO INTRAMURAL BASKETBALL Organized again this year for the purpose of developing keener competition, the intramural basketball league enjoyed a very interesting and successful season. Many new stars were developed, and experienced cagers were given an opportunity to get into shape. The league was divided into two divisions, the A division for varsity prospects and the B division for jayvee hoopsters. Two contests in each division were played each evening in the Gym, and the games were always spirited and fast. The Louises, led by Capiaia Ed Williams, defeated the Lulus 45-32 in the final game, thereby winning the championship of the A division. These teams had stepped into the lead and were tied until the last game. By fighting it out with the Woodpeckers long before the close of the season, the Vultures became champs of the B division. Captained by Tommy Fong, the Vultures lost only one game in eleven. The league was under the supervision of Coaches Phil Hempler and Bob Pascoe. INTRAMURAL BASKETBALL LEAGUE STANDINGS “A” DIVISION Team Won Lost Points | ea | ins. eens eee eee ie me A 9 ] Ih stg | Fa | f) aeaeeee gee te sta: Ae orn Soe 2 8 2 16 Mary-Lovetles coke 7 2 14 | Eso 1 (= peat hee aren A Od. Somat Se Ra 28 4, 6 8 Rene lopes i226 ct ae ee 1 6 2 ( 2 points a win) “B” DIVISION Team Won Lost Points Waltrired. (27.4052 eee: 10 i 20 Woodpeckers: S5,escate kee, 8 2, 16 Pears: eee 5 4, 10 Vici le 5 eae eae eee rss 2 6 6 a “A” DIVISION CHAMPS — (Top row, left to right) : “B” DIVISION CHAMPS—(Top row, left to right) : Tom- Francis Enright, Stanley Fuglestad, Bill Wolfe. (Bottom my Fong, Robert Anderson, Chester Lum. (Bottom row) : row): Andy Wolfe, Eddie Williams, Don Weeks. Douglas Fong, Allen Dahl, Orrin Dahl. G. A.A. A successful G. A. A. season may be accredited to Jacqueline Zweigart, president, and Ruth Durbin, secretary, who were assisted in their work by Miss McLaurin, Mrs. Clark, and Miss McDonald. The principal sports for the fall semester were hockey and volleyball. Volleyball was played during the first quarter, the championship being won by the 1-12’s who defeated the 2-12’s in the final games. Girls on the victorious team were awarded chenille numerals, namely: Martha Caulfield, Evelyn Coe, Helen Hirth, Jean Huehn, Viola McIntyre, Delight Myers, Olive Noyes, Katherine Pederson, Beu- lah Pederson, Catherine Sampson, Laura Silva, Betty Lou Warner, Virginia Wynn, Doris Lanthier, Leicester Lipp, and Arlette Freitas. The following girls served as managers during volleyball season: Fumiko Nabeta, 2-12; Katherine Hart, 1-12; Lois Jean Muller, 2-11; Virginia McKeen, 1-11; Mary Kalcich, 2-10; and Jean McTaggart, 1-10. Hockey, which is one of the favorite sports of G. A. A. girls, was played during the second quarter. The following girls were selected managers for hockey season: Helen Mayernick, 2-12; Martha Caulfield, 1-12; Emelia Rivolta, 2-11; Elaine Scanlon, 1-11; Theo Poe, 2-10; Dorothy Kennedy, 1-10A; Marjorie Neves, 1-10B. At the awards assembly November 21, four girls received gold pins, the highest honor given to girls at Richmond Union High School for athletic achievement. The girls receiving awards were: Roberta Simmons, Helen Hirth, Catherine Sampson, and La Vonne Long. At this same assembly Miss McLaurin presented Helen Hirth, La Vonne Long, Catherine Sampson, Evelyn Coe, Jean Donaldson, Jean Huehn, Doris Lanthier, G. A. A. VOLLEYBALL CHAMPS G. A. A. HOCKEY MANAGERS Sitting, left: Leicester Lipp, Virginia Wynn, Jean Huehn, Kneeling, left: Evelyn Neves, Helen Mayernick, and Emelia Martha Caulfield, Olive Noyes, Arlette Frietas. Kneeling, left: Doris Lanthier, Catherine Sampson, Beulah Pederson, Revolta. Betty Lou Warner. Standing, left: Evelyn Coe, Viola Mc- Standing, left: Elaine Scanlon, Martha Caulfield, Dorothy Ken- Intyre, Katherine Pederson, Helen Hirth, Delight Myers. nedy, and Theo Poe. Sitti Stan JACQUELINE ZWEIGART G. A. A. President Virginia Molino, Delight Myers, Olive Noyes, Katherine Pederson, Laura Silva, Vir- ginia Wynn, and Jacqueline Zweigart with Winged R’s. Violet Williams and Virginia Molino, elected G. A. A. yell leaders at the begin- ning of the term, assisted Betty Transue in leading yells at football games. The seniors and alumni were honored at the semi-annual G. A. A. banquet held q December 7. Sports and dancing were enjoyed before the banquet. Minor awards were presented after the banquet, and Jacqueline Zweigart closed her successful term as president by turning over the gavel to her successor. BASEBALL CHAMPS WINGED R MEMBERS melia Sitting: Violet Williams, La Vonne Long, Bernice Johnson. Sitting: F. Nabeta, M. Robak, H. Mayernick, La Vonne Long, Standing: Fumiko Nabeta, Priscilla Morrill, Mary Robak, Helen V. Williams, J. Donaldson. Kneeling: J. Huehn, M. Caulfield, Mayernick, Ruby Sakai. R. Simmons, O. Noyes, V. Wynn, H. Hirth. Standing: E. Coe, D. Lanthier, C. Sampson, K. Pederson, D. Myers, R. Sakai. Ken- G. A. A. PLAYDAYS Richmond G. A. A. participated in four playdays this term. At one of these play- days, Richmond was host. The G. A. A. Federation Playday, held at San Leandro High School on October 7, was attended by the president, secretary, and managers of the Richmond High School G. A. A. Girls from fifteen East Bay high schools were represented, and those who attended enjoyed the featured sports, volleyball and baseball. Upon the suggestion of the delegates, assembly was discontinued for the first time. Everyone who went reported, “It couldn’t have been more fun.” The Wizard of Oz was the theme of the Triangular Playday held here on October 31. Approximately 175 girls from Crockett, Martinez, and Richmond G. A. A.’s partici- pated in the usual team and individual sports. Each school presented a program. The Richmond program included: A tap novelty by Olive Noyes and Catherine Peterson, accompanied by Virginia Molino. Solos by Bernice Hamock and Virginia Molino, accompanied by Virginia McKeen. A Mexican theme was carried out at the annual High School Playday, held at San Francisco State College Saturday, November 18. While the gi rls enjoyed a Mexican dinner, a group of Mexican singers entertained. All the girls who attended received a potted cactus as a souvenir. Jump-rope was featured at this playday, and a professional rope-jumper demonstrated tricks. The following girls were accompanied by Miss McLaurin, faculty member: LaVonne Long, Bernice Johnson, Fumiko Nabita, and Jacqueline Zweigart. The 1-12’s represented Richmond Hi in a Mills College Hockey Playday held December 2, and played two matches, one with Berkeley High and one with Lowell High. Pointers on hockey-playing were given by Miss Shurmer, one of the best women players in the United States. THE KAMPUS KODAK Talking with your mouth quite full, Or lounging at your ease, You may have thought you looked so smart, But take a look at these. For while you sweetly posed about, I lurked in room and hall, So grit your teeth and bear it. My camera shows it all. Oh, student, if your snap is here, Please, do not shake your fist. I really meant no harm, you see, I just could not resist. — Frances Gebhart. Kampas Kodak shots were by Bob Johnson. azz Q2ZZa Es S BLUE RIBBON BABIES 1. Sheiks aren’t always on the desert. (Gus Alveraz) 2. I must have been a beau- tiful baby. (Margery Cree- ger ) 3. Vm your sugar cookie. (Alice Brackett ) 4. The books have learnin’, but the eyes have it. (Betty Jenkins) 5. I am what I am, and that’s all that I am. (Betty Transue ) 6. Even then he was a smashing success. (Ed Sag- ner ) 7. A horse is her hobby. (Patty Nicholson) 8. Me and my little toy horn. (Bob Martin) Mr. Sike’s Glossary of Political and Legal Terms (Revised by Janet Anderson) A. A. A.—Herman Ostrom is interested in agriculture but never heard of an A. A. A. report card. amend—That which occupies the spot of a former hole in my sock. arrest—Harry Orthman says he must have a vacation to get one. assault—According to Mr. Selleck, it’s formed when a base and an acid are neutralized. ballot——A new dance Andy Cakos has taken up since the close of football season. boycott—Similar to Sadie Hawkin’s Day. candidate—That which Phillip Perrelli’s father hasn’t tried yet. C. C. C.—The act of seeing thrice. closed shop—State of Jack Brown’s brain. copyright—I could never do this in theory. debate—Without this Keith Parker can’t catch a fish. debt—The girl Bob Weeks wishes he’d never met. donkey—Animal with large ears like Bob Johnson’s. Dust Bowl—Berkeley Hi’s football field. elephant—Something large; we won’t give an example. franking—Method used by a number of girls in winning Frank Bennett. income tax—Nothing you need worry about, indorse—The place where Betty Transue plays Chinese checkers. inflation—The state of Ed Sagner’s head. occupational diseases—Writer’s cramp falls in this category according to Joe Hutcheson. overhead cost—Coach Ribbel’s name for a football helmet. Pan-American—A new dish combining American steaks with South American spaghetti. parish—The state of Leicester Lipp and Richard Harris. pocket veto—A new type of wrist-watch Pat Nicholson wants for graduation. railroad—That which Violet Williams does to Alma Mae Campbell after the big game. recall—That which Joe Bonacorso’s mother need not do at dinner time. relief—Sam Himes, future botanist, says trees do this each spring. repeal—A process not yet developed in Gloria Filice’s favorite cannery. Senate—Past action of Dr. Sun Yat Sen eating. session—One of those parleys Truth Boughter has with Miss Reeve. standing committee—Manuel Rose, Bud Petersen, and Bud Brown belong to it and work around the Union. steering committee—Syn. Back-seat drivers. subsidy—Remark made by Mary Meyers when she first saw Richmond. trademarks—Billy Bass does this when he isn’t satisfied with what he gets. treaty——Roberta Simmons says this when she wants an ice cream cone. trust—That which one cannot do when Mitch Farrar is around. watered-stock—The flowers Miss Weatherson’s garden club succeeded in growing. wire pulling—Process by which Robert Dornan hooks up a four way switch in physics. zoninge—Result produced by Jean Muir’s wasp-waist. AUTOGRAPHS RICHMOND COLLECTION The Journalism Staff wishes to express its appreciation to Miss Woodman, art instruc- tor, and the students who drew the illustrations for The Shield. The drawings are symbolic and endeavor to carry out the theme of this term’s book, Democracy. ‘ COVER - - - - - - - + - JEAN AGNEW SENIORS - - - - - - ROBERTA SIMMONS ACTIVITIES - - - - - - Wapyne Bussey SPORTS 24! = « os) =) ee = NORMA Pincoek HUMOR («+ -= «- =� «= = .Deupert Perrerson C8L9 Gg900 EVLL €