University High School - Cub Yearbook (Oakland, CA)

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NEW IQEIEIME Bursting upon University high in almost a single swoop, a series of radical changes were introduced this term for the betterment of the school in general. ltlany changes occurred in the daily routine. The hour period, though- somewhat unpopular at first, became more readily accepted later on, because it was found that after the system had adjusted it- self, the average amount of homework was no greater than before. The new club system, while greatly diminishing the membership of all the clubs, proved valuable in the respect that it culled out indiffer- ent students and left only live, active members to carry on the work. With the cafeteria enlarged and new equipment and help added, a single lunch period was made possible. The one unsuccessful change -advisory period at the end of the day-was discontinued early in the term. As to auditorium, period, the students literally 'ctalked themselvesn out of that last semester. Student activities and traditions of long standing have also un- dergone changes of importance. No Student Body night! This change resulted in the return of the carnival, a gala event of the old school. By of feringg more diversified attractions, it was thought that this would be a pleasant change. Because of Univer- sity's prominent part in Sherwood,U the cast of which was made up of representatives of all the Oakland high schools, the annual Shake- speare contest was abolished this term. The addition of the new por- table bleachers made it possible for large rooting sections to attend basketball games in our own gym. Last of all, the quarterly Cub Tracks underwent a great change and became a semi-annual Cub. It is not our purpose to argue pro or con on the individual in- novations, but only to urge that these changes be judged on their own merits after a fair trial, and not, as is so often the case, be condemned fri: sight because they gare new. 9 5 Another record broken! And this time approximately one hun- dred students can be given credit for the smashing of the record. Up to the spring term, 1929, there were never more than five or six hun- dred persons who purchased both issues of the quarterly Cub Tracks. But this spring the English Eight students got behind the campaign and reached the quota of 1000, which they had set for themselves. So with this goal attained, the Seniors wish to extend their thanks and appreciation for the splendid way in which the student body and faculty have cooperated with them in selling the one thousand pledges.

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HE SANDS of time have covered the Cub Tracks leading to a place of hibernation. A new Cub has come to the domain of University High-a Cnb new in characteristics but old in tradition. Only memories are left by Cub Tracks. Our new Club will begin immediately using inborn instincts to put University's record in a worth while form. h The new Cub has brought with it many new features and im- provements--the straight back cover, more pages, better paper, more pictures and cuts, and a double-payment system. Because of his magnetic personality and friendly characteristics, the Cub has found a place in the hearts of the entire student body. MAS KS The world is a masqnerazle party, And we all have our ozcn masks to wear. The rielz man pretends he is lzappyg And the poor man pretends lie eloesrff care. Brut iznrlervzeatlz. all tlzese false faces, Tlze eomeely cannot go far, For at nigln' :ellen zee loolf in flze '7llil'?'0l'V, llfe see ourselz'es just as we are. N THE drama of high school activity, masks play a most im- ' portant part, for every one of us is acting a role. Even the most l frank hide their emotions behind false faces of nonchalance or cheerfulness. The defeated candidate, corresponding to the poor man of the poem, smiles and pretends he doesnt care, although disap- pointment is lurking behind the apparent cheerfulness. Athletes or contestants in any other sort of competition assume an air of uncon- cern, which is rarely, if ever, felt. The senior, on the day of gradua- tion, seems undecided whether he will don the mask of grief or glad- ness. And which one of us has not hidden behind the mask of intelli- gence when he hoped it would lead the teacher to believe he had studied? This issue of Cub has chosen as its theme, therefore, to show the stage setting and action for our part in the drama of school life, to express by masks, the symbols of drama, what University's thoughts, activities, and interests really are, and to give recognition to the actors and actresses who havemade 'themselves known.

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'fr 'f-fe' Z- l 'L 1 The curtains draw. YVith solemn face revealed, We find the Senior in the leading role, His momentary sadness soon replaced - VVith pride and joy, for he has reached his goal.