University High School - The Cub Yearbook (San Francisco, CA)

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s HIPPING N EWS VOL. 1 CLIPPER CUB NEWS. DEC. 12. 19o0 XO. 1 CUB ASSEMBLY The assembly to promote sales for the Clipper Cub was held on Wednesday. October 29. It was a gala occasion for Xeptune hiraseli was present to witness the initiat- ing of certain neoph -tes into the order of the Drastic Knights of the Sea. He listened with glowing ad- miration to the harmony of the Cub Orchestra and the Boys quartet but when Herbert Bolton recited The boy stood on the burning deck, he gnashed his teeth in rage. Neptune ' s valet could hardly con- trol himself when Daisy Marchant danced a sailor ' s hornpipe. When it was all over, great was the grief and consternation of Xeppie be- cause he had not bought a Cub and could not read about his entrance into society. But his grief was soon turned to joy — by the arrival of several high-powered Cub sales- men. The cast of characters included such actors as Bob Petersen, who impersonated Xeptune ' s valet, and -Archie McPherson as Xeptune him- self. Bob Moorehead. publicity man ager, was greatly assisted by Ray Ouer and - r c h i e McPherson. . rchie McPherson contributed the idea of the skit and Ray Ouer staged and directed the production. DINNER DANCE The social festivities of the Senior Class were opened auspiciously on the evening of September 25 with a dinner-dance at the University High School Cafeteria. More than seventy-five seniors enjoyed the event. The decorations were carried out effectively along a graduation idea Small diplomas were suspendea from the lights and ceiling: while the place cards were made in tbt form of miniature graduation caps. The affair was under the general chairmanship of Francine Baker. Entertainment was furnished be- tween courses by Elizabeth Smith, who offered a vocal selection, and by Joaquin Grill, who rendered several piano numbers. Following the dinner, the festi ntie5 were transferred to an adjoining room, where the rest of the evening was spent in dancing to the music ol Joaquin Grill ' s Hot Spot S -ncopa- ters. The guests of honor were Miss Stewart, the class ad -isor, and Carl Fay, president of the class of De- cember, 1929, Ever -one enjoyed the evening, for what more can man desire than good food and congenial friends amid pleasant surroundings.

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SHIPPING NEWS CLIPPER CUB NEWS DEC. 12, 1930 GRADUATION RITUAL With the ringing of the chimes, we. the graduating seniors, take our places among you and invite you to share in our innovation. So begins the new commence- ment ceremony, which was written last term by the members of the English Eight classes. Much of the beauty of the lines may be at- tributed to Elgin Heinz. As it was produced last term, the ceremonial is one of the most im- pressive graduations ever given. It is centered around the idea of the building that the students have ac- complished while in high school. It also suggests the building that is yet to come. Charles W. Cadman ' s The Builder is wonderfully adapt- ed for the nucleus of the music used in the ceremony . Build Thee More Stately Mansions is also used as part of the musical theme. The objects which represent the traditions, ideals and strivings of our school life are placed upon the altar as symbols of the influences which build our lives. The arrangement of the altar on the stage, and the lighting effects make a very artistic scene. The blue caps and gowns of the gradu- ates and the lovely sheaves of flow- ers are appropriate in simplicity and beauty. This performance differs from ordinary graduations in that there is no speaker, everything is done by the students themselves. SENIOR DAY . new and exciting event was held this semester. It was the ath letic competition day between the low and high seniors. It was called Senior Day and was such a success that the seniors hope it will be a regular calendar event. . tug of war was the first event. This was held at noon. About one hundred in all participated, fifty on a side, with Ed Schneider captain- ing the low seniors and Bob Peter- sen captain of the high seniors. . fter school two rather shabby looking teams of about fifty boys each lined up at opposite ends ol the football field. Each had a piece of rope about six feet long. . t a given signal they charged at each other like two armies on the field of battle. Occasionally struggling boys with arms or feet tied were dragged from the field. After about fifteen minutes a whistle was blown and the tied-up and disabled of each team were counted. The team that had the least number was victor. .After this the much anticipated touch tackle football game was held. Bert Gustafson captained the low seniors and Bill Brock led the high seniors. The girls held a basketball game at noon and a speedball game after school. The whole day was a huge suc- cess aud was appreciated by most of the students and a number of the faculty as spectators. Forty-seven