Richmond High School - Shield Yearbook (Richmond, CA)

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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!

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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.