Richmond High School - Shield Yearbook (Richmond, CA)

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DROMEDARY DATES January 8—The first bell of the semester calls 1,573 reluctant students away from beaches, tennis courts, and mountains. January 15—Sophs who manage to find the audi- torium meet in their first assembly. January 16—Honor Society gives awards to the brainy set. Bill Donaldson is elected president of the Senior Class. January 23—Seniors meet to discuss the term’s activities. January 25—The Student Body dances, en masse, for the first time this semester. January 28—Berkeley wins from us in the first A.C.A.L. basketball game. January 31—Cavalcade of Football movie, starring Rudy Annelini, shown. February 1—Mr. Bacon, College of Pacific pro- fessor, speaks on music and entertains with selections. February 6—We bring the Highlanders down to earth with a score of 27-24. February 12—Lincoln has a birthday; we have a swell program. February 14—California Frosh defeated by Oilers. February 15—Valentine dance held in honor of Dan Cupid. February 20—School orchestra gives symphony program. February 27—Lieut. Col. Royce speaks on “Ad- vantages and Adventures in the Army Air Force.” February 29—Seniors frolic at semi-annual party. March 1—Girls get their men at the Leap Year dance; boys get fruit punch. March 5—Girls’ League skit derides false finger- nails, high-heels, and gum-chewing. March 6—We learn about life in Lapland at a Student Body movie. We also see “Speed in the Gay Nineties.” Rogues’ gallery pictures released. March 9—We beat the mighty Mission Nine, 6-5. March 12 1-12 Class meets, organizes for party. March 13—Boys’ League assembles. March 14—Students stupified at the most sensa- tional Student Body variety show in R.U.HLS. history. March 25—We come to school with an Easter-egg hangover. March 26 Finnish lawyer, Onnka, prophesies Finland’s come-back. April 1—Report cards appear and spoil a lovely spring day. Seniors: meet. April 4—April Fool dance doesn’t fool anyone. April 5—Alphine Pirie and Mary Harlow win literary honors. April 7— Herbert Herzenberg addresses civics classes on driving. A pril 8—Geniuses of school receive honor awards. April 9—Girls mix at the Girls’ League mixer dance. April 11—Low Senior Party held. George Peterson pitches winner in A.C.A.L. opener. April 19—Seniors have their day and play. April 22—Girls’ League presents super style show. April 25—Students see triple-feature movie. May 1—First noon concert given. May 2—Negro choir thrills students at program. May 9—Senior girls hold tea and fashion show. May 10 — Teachers providentially hold institute on the nicest day of spring. May 15—‘“Ghost in the Green Gown”’ entertains girls at league meeting. May 27—Candidates for office sing their own praises. May 29—Seniors banquet—this graduation busi- ness is all right. June 12—With mortar boards perched over their eyes and diplomas tucked under their arms, happy grads leave R.U.H.S. June 15—We can’t all graduate, but, at least, we can vacation.

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ichmond High is my favorite school!” Cries the squirrel, who’s proud as can be. And he sturdily beats on his drum, While his small friends make music with glee.

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SHIELD STAFF — Left to right: Norma Pidcock, Norman Levy, Robert Anderson, Mary Gresham, Earl Henson, Frances Gebhart, Marilyn Bradbury, Harley Carter. Inset: Frances Gebhart. SHIELD STAFF Eilitote és 3 Ss ie t-e be ae ee eae RANGES CEBMane Senior Editor = - - - - - - +: «+ = Mary Greswam Activities Editor. = -- - 220) = = +) ( NogL Witson SportsEditor - - - - - - - - - - ROBERT ANDERSON Humor Editors - - - - - Harvey Carrer and Eart HENSON Make-Up. 2-0-2 - = « = = 4) Nokma Pmeock Business Manager - - - - - - - - Marityn BrapBury Advisers = 0 =) $e OS ee ce oe Miss ELEANOR GALBRAITE ASSISTANTS Gladys Brashear Barbara Irrmann Nora Ostrander Marcelle Clements Hideo Katayangi Betty Pitts Jean Donaldson Inez Keltz Dan Robak Lloyd Frost Katherine La Mancusa Catherine Sampson Harry Gallant Mary Matta Elizabeth Shelton Barbara Hammer James O’Hara David Stevenson Irene Humphrey Virginia Wynn