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

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SHIPPING NEWS CLIPPER CUB NEWS DEC. 12, 1930 CHILDISH PRANKS REVIVED AT KIDS PARTY Father time took a flop Wednes- day evening, October 29th, and rolled l)ack the pages that have so swiftly turned for the past ten years. The high seniors found thenisehes once more riding kid- die cars and scooters, skipping rope, and indulging in such childish past- times as musical chairs and wink, Lolly pops, red apples, dough- nuts, and other refreshments, which are supposed to tickle the kiddies ' fancy, were in evidence. The occasion was the semi-annual Kids ' Party and a jolly good time was had l)y all. Promptly at ten o ' clock, the seniors scampered homeward ia kiddie cars, scooters, and roller skates. Bill Brock was general chairman. Under him were Dorothy Luihn, food chairman; Jt)hn Hillenhrand, decoration chairman ; Grace Sweit zer, entertainment chairman ; and Bob Petersen, chairman of the clean-up committee. TROPICAL SETTING FEATURES SENIOR DANCE The class of Decemlier 1930 en- tertained the class of June 1930 at one of the most lirilliant Senior Dances ever seen in the history of the school. Chairmen of the various commit- tees were Phoebe Cooch, decora- tions ; Francine Baker, invitations ; Geraldine Butler, foods ; and Bob Petersen, clean-up. Bill Brock was SENIOR MOTHERS GATHER AT TEA Ships, Spanish shawls, fkiwers of different hues, and a treasure chest overflowing with precious jewels formed the motif in the decoration scheme at the Senior Mother ' s Tea. It was one of the loveliest social events of this term, and was held in the library on the afternoon of October 22. Miss Olive Stewart, class ad- visor: Herbert Bolton, class presi- dent : Francine Baker, secretary of the class ; Wadsworth White, class treasurer ; and Shirley Funck, gen- eral chairman of the tea made up the receiving line. The program consisted of musical numbers, which were arranged by .• lbert Smith, program chairman. I llizabeth Smith offered two vocal selections. An oboe solo was play- ed by Archie McPherson. Harold Sternitsky favored us with a vocal solo of the sea. Rosalie Cafferena had charge of the re freshments which consisted of tea, sandwiches, and cookies. Dorothea Richmond planned the decorations assisted by Evelyn Land. Invitations were issued by Faye ' rinkle assisted by Grace Sweitzer, Mary Deans, Lavon Wor- cester, and Frances Merrill. Patronesses included Mrs. E. H. Bolton and Mrs. Wm. Deans. doorman and Gordon Arlett, floor- managfer.

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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

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