Washington High School - Washingtonian Yearbook (Fremont, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 82 of the 1927 volume:

Waslnnatonian Foreword This edition of the Washingtonian has been carried out in Indian design, in order to recall to mind some of the vivid tales told long ago by the Ohlone Indians whose bodies now rest in the Ohlone Cemetery, near Mission San Jose. The staff feels that this is a fitting theme for the book since the earliest settlers of this valley were the Ohlones, and their legends and the bits of relics left by them still add a picturesque touch to the old mission. Llllasliini tonian = 3 :. Faculty Mr. E. B. Hodges _Principal Miss E. Marie Sandholdt _Vice-Principal, Mathematics Miss Clara V. Weeks _English Miss Lorena M. Wright _ French, Latin Miss Mabel Barnard _Music, Art Mrs. Eula M. Wright _ Latin, English, Library Mrs. Josephine P. Morris _ Home Economics Mrs. Grace C. Jackson _Typing, Shorthand, Geography, Occupations Mr. V. Edgar Solvason _ Bookkeeping, Constitution, Commercial Law Mr. Domer F. Gatchel _History Mr. Lovell H. Peirce _General Science, Physics, Mathematics Mr. J. Vernon Goold -Biology, Physical Education, Chemistry, General Science Mr. Hugh M. Kibby _Printing, Shop Mr. R. S. Kinney _English, Public Speaking Mr. Homer J. Griffith _Physical Education, Mechanical Drawing Miss Felita L. Lee _Physical Education Mr. Edward L. Owen __Instrumental Music lUcishim tonian Hlasl;int(toiriaii Washingtonian Staff Editor-in-chief -. LaVerne Stivers Assistant Editor - Mila Norris Business Manager -- James Collins Assistant Business Manager _ Edward George Artists --- Margaret Moore, Wilbert Bettencourt Society - Jeannette Porter Calendar - Pearl Horn Organizations - James Takesaka Alumni - Gladys Rose Boys’ Athletics - Michael Overacker, Wilbert Bettencourt Girls’ Athletics - Inez Brown Jokes - Mae Dias Stenographers - Viola Souza, Alice Ferry Snaps - Floyd Dickerson Faculty Advisers -Mr. Hodges, Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Wright and Mr. Solvason 6 ] BILLEE LANGDON Billee is our leading lady; She’s quite a shining star, And on the ladder of success For her there’ll be no bar. ALMA LOGAN Alma is a quiet girl, She leads a tranquil life. And for that very reason She’ll be a loving wife. EDWARD GEORGE Dcwn through the halls there echoed A laugh—both loud and long ’Twas just as we had all supposed. Something struck Ed’s funny bone. HELEN AMARAL Helen is a quiet girl. And trained you know for business. But she may try to fool us all And change her name to Mrs. THERESA SANTOS Theresa is very quiet too No noise you’ll hear her make; But some day she’ll surprise us With all the hearts she’ll break. FLOYD DICKERSON Flcyd is as good-natured As anyone could be. He laughs and jokes with all the girls Yet only one he’ll see. U cislttni tontetn MARY PERALTA Mary has a little smile; She wears it all the time, And maybe that’s the reason We all think she’s just fine. JAMES COLLINS . Jimmy always has a part In everything we do. Such folks as he, you will agree Are often all too few. laverne stivers LaVerne is our fair editor. Without her what would we do? And there’s at least one senior boy Who feels the same way too. MILA NORRIS Mila N. has laughing eyes. Smiles demure and dimpled chin. Glances shy with love bestowing Win the hearts of gentlemen. VELOIS FOURNIER To everything that we have done A willing hand he’s lent; So now we think you’ll all agree That he’s a perfect gent. MARGARET MOORE Margaret’s quite artistic; We see for her great fame. She draws and sings with equal skill And makes of life a game. m JEANNETTE PORTER Jeannette who is a brilliant student, As ' Tubby’’ is better known, Wherever she may wander. She’ll surely hold her own. INEZ BROWN Inez is a loyal girl. She loves old Washington Hi; Yet in her heart there is a part. Reserved for the Alumni. KENNETH FERRY Kenneth was baseball captain And all ’round athlete too. And now that he is leaving What will poor Washington do? ANNA SILVERIA For Anna S. we do predict Of future’s gift the best. Her gaiety is a reason why; One glance will tell the rest. MARGARET LOWRIE Margaret is a leader Her name to us means power; And yet to all appearance She seems but a fair flower. GLADYS ROSE Gladys is a happy girl; At all of us she’s smiled; But just a word of warning here— You’d best not get her riled. ADDISON RICHMOND A well-known lad is Addison We cannot call him light, But if you ask— ' What’s wrong with Add?” We’ll answer, He’s all right.” ANTOINETTE BOTELHO Antoinette may follow in Galli Curci’s shoes. And all the while she’s singing She’s driving off the blues. NORI NAGAI Though Nori may be tiny He is an athlete rare; Especially in baseball He lets ’em know he’s there. MAE DIAS We all know Mae’s a jolly girl Though our ear drums she does tax. No, that’s not an awful bang We were speaking of her sax. WILBERT BETTENCOURT Wilbert talks and talks and talks And never seems to care; But when there’s any work to do. He’ll be the first one there. VIOLA SOUZA Viola has a profession— Stenography—that’s it. She’ll have no trouble in getting work Her looks will make a hit. ■llleislitni tcinian JEWELL ANDERSON Jewell is most often known As our fair secretary; Her fame, though, does not stop at that. Since her talents widely vary. MICHAEL OVERACKER Mike, now, is our treasurer. For that’s his steady job. And with the highest financiers Some day he will hob-nob. MARY WILLIS Mary is a violinist— Of talent very rare. But even if the fiddle squeaks. Our Mary does not care. ERNEST BROWN Now here is little Ernest Brown An A1 typing shark; But when things just don’t go his way He all but starts to bark. EVA BRAZIL Eva came from Half Moon Bay, And settled over here; She seldom talks; but when she does. She means it, never fear. MARION SEKIGAHAMA Marion is a friendly girl Pleasant is her smile. Her manners always gentle. Her heart quite free from guile. = 3 .. [ 12 ] ERNEST PIMENTEL Ernie’ll be a music master; On the shores of Fame he’ll land, And everyone will fight to hear The Pimentel Brass Band. PEARL HORN Pearl is quite the jolliest girl That ever came our way; She speaks for herself and needs no help, For always is she gay. JAMES TAKESAKA Jimmy always gets a one; It seems to be a gift, We know he’ll go right on through life And never need a lift. LUCY SHINN Lucy is a shining light— She of the fiery dome: Fame and success must follow her Wherever she may roam. JOSEPHINE BOGGINI Josephine is popular In the commercial room; She types and takes dictation too. And has no time for gloom. ALICE FERRY Alice is quite a gifted girl. And not conceited at all; She knows all about stenography. And stars, too , in basketball. [ 13 ] Hlasltinittonian HARRY KONDA Harry is a hurdler Whom everybody knows, For he strikes fear into the hearts Of all our high school foes. ISABEL FERRY Though Isabel may seem quite meek, She’s a very defiant girl; Though everyone else may bob her hair. Still she’ll blossom forth in curls. Class Officers James Takesaka Floyd Dickerson Jeannette Porter, Ernest Pimentel Senior Class History Class Officers President . Ernest Pimentel Floyd Dickerson Jeannette Porter James Takesaka Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Motto Forward Lies Our Goal Class Colors Red and White Class Flower Roses Ye who d hear this classes story, Hear the fame that e er ptLrsties ns, Hear the doings of our leaders. Listen to this tale we tell here, Hegend of the FwentySevensy OFr the fields and oYr the houses. Through the tranquil air of morning. Heard we all that signal calling. Ed jew Caishun, he the mighty. Stood erect and called us to him. How these four years we have spent here. Found and conquered all this learning. Going now we stop and ponder. Wonder where our boat is sailing. Thinking, too, of what we e done here; Of the good times we have had here; How our warriors eYr have conquered; And our parties were successf id; And our war chiefs — they—the teachers. How theyHl weep and sigh, lamenting That SO grand a tribe is leaving. But our goal we now are reaching And the prize—a slip of paper — Four years labor representing. Looms before us as a symbol. As we part for unknown regions. We hear hallways, dark and lonely. Sigh, Farewell, Oh Twenty-Sevens. ’ —Mila Norris, ’ 27 . llUislnni toni in Class Will . We the senior class of Washington Union High School knowing that on June 16 we are doomed to leave this school and depart for unknown regions, and having in our possession certain articles which we feel we cannot take with us, do hereby will them collectively and individually as follows: To the faculty we leave: Relief and regrets struggling for supremacy. To the juniors we leave our class symbols for their senior rings. To the sophomores we leave our ability to guide the lowly freshmen. To the freshmen we leave our agreeable dispositions, knowing how much they will need them during the remainder of their high school career. I, Helen Amaral, do will and bequeath my curly locks and smile to Stella Mendonca. I, Jewell Anderson, leave my tininess to Marie Escobar. I, Wilbert Bettencourt, leave my beautiful piece of dentistry to Tony Duarte. I, Josephine Boggini, will my everlasting supply of gum to Florence Aust. I, Antoinette Botelho, will my position as pianist for the glee clubs to Elmer Lewis, provided it does not hurt his eardrums. I, Eva Brazil, leave my willowy shapeliness to Alice Agna. I, Inez Brown, will my ability to make lengthy orations in assembly meetings to Ina Hiller. I, Ernest Brown, fear that I have little left to will after some senior girls and other wild things have done their worst to me. However I leave my love for women to Percy Broberg. I, James Collins, leave my knowledge of geometry to John Andrade. I, Mae Dias, will my ability to laugh and grow fat to Anna May Fy ffe. I, Floyd Dickerson, leave my Chevrolet and everything else that gees with it to Jack Awbrey. I, Isabel Ferry, will my habit of knowing everything about everyone’s business all of the time to Frank Steinmetz. I, Kenneth Ferry, bequeath my aloof indifference of the vampish wiles of women to Phillip Sousa, who needs it sorely. I, Velois Fournier, leave my fondness for women to Raphael Souza and Marino lacopi. I, Edward George, bequeath my ability to spell to Elizabeth Costa. I, Pearl Horn, bequeath my seat on the Irvington bus to Margaret Sinclair, know¬ ing how she has coveted it for the past year. I, Harry Kcnda, will my famous red socks to Edward Enos. I, Billee Langdon, will my charming personality to Leon Mendonca. [ 16 ] I, Alma Logan, will my drag in chemistry to Bob” Amyx. I, Margaret Lowrie, leave my freckles and my famous hair to Hugh Steinhoff. I, Margaret Moore, hereby will to Daisy Mendenhall my marked preference for large men. I, Nori Nagai, will my midnight oil and also bequeath my shy attitude to Lloyd Hygelund knowing that he will use both sparingly. I, Mila Norris, will my mirthful tee-hee to Ellen Dusterberry so she can use it in vamping James Cull. I, Michael Overacker, will my Easter bunny sweater to Charles Dana. I, Mary Peralta, will my position as private secretary to Mr. Solvason to Edna Wellington. I, Ernest Pimentel, will my delightful cornet solos to Clarence Anderson. I, Jeannette Porter, bequeath my sylph-like shape to Lillian Cesari and also leave her my volume, More Sustaining than Meat.” I, Addison Richmond, do will and bequeath my cherubic smile and line of chatter to Joseph Fontes. I, Gladys Rose, will my ability to talk and talk and then talk some more to Mar¬ garet White. I, Theresa Santos, will my perfect boyish bob to Evelyn Amaral. I, Marian Sekigahama, leave my penmanship to the Green twins. I, Anna Silveria, will my come-hither glance to Lena Rivers. I, Viola Souza, bequeath the typewriter that I wrecked in the interests of the Wash¬ ingtonian to Hazel Hempleman. I, LaVerne Stivers, leave my information on how to be the class cut-up in com¬ mercial law to Helen Andrade. I, Lucy Shinn, will my fiery locks to Ichiji Matsuda. I, James Takesaka, will my scholarship record to Anthony Bettencourt feeling that he needs it more than I do. I, Mary Willis, bequeath my ability to grow one way to Della Dennis. Signed and sealed this ninth day of May in the presence of: Skippy” Somerset Gohagen.” ll1asliini tontan Class Prophecy While on a recent tour of the world,” writes Mary Willis, world famed violinist, who studied under Professor Owen, met many of my old associates who are widely scattered through the different ports of life. ‘‘During my short visit in Los Angeles I visited Oliver’s Automobile Corporation Building. It is said to be the largest in the world. Because of its massive size the em¬ ployees move about on roller-skates, so as not to waste time. Jeannette Porter has been hired as chief messenger and receives a very high salary, since it is seldom a company finds such a swift, graceful skater. It will be remembered that Jeannette always took her skates when she went riding. “In Detroit I visited the Ford factory and was very much surprised to find Ed¬ ward George seated at the desk formerly occupied by Henry Ford. Edward has taken over the management of the factory, and Fords are now running on hot air. “While in Chicago I called on Ernest Brown and found him deeply interested in a book entitled, ‘How to Reduce Quickly.’ Ernest plans to enter the men’s contest for the title, ‘Mr. America,’ but feels that he is a trifle too stout just at present. “I spent several days in New York where many of my celebrated classmates now reside. “One evening I dropped in at a night club just in time to see a graceful dancer glide across the polished surface of the floor. She was greeted with wild applause. I was astonished when I was told that the celebrated dancer was none other than Isabel Ferry. She is fast climbing the dizzy heights of fame as one of Broadway’s gayest butterflies, and is known as the talker of New York. “The next day I visited James Collins who now holds an important position with the government. I attended the world series to see my old classmate, Nori Nagai, the home run king, in action. The absence of Babe Ruth on the team would have been very conspicuous if Nori had not taken his place. Poor Babe Ruth resigned when he saw Nori knock home runs. Cheerio Nori! You’ve brought honor to the class of ’27. “Time was growing short, but I could net resist taking one little peek at Coney Island where Margaret Moore is now entertaining patrons by singing popular songs and selling hot dogs. Mr. E. Coney, owner of the Island, is her manager. “Feeling rather gay and wishing to do something exceedingly wicked, I walked up to a news stand and purchased a Whiz Bang. I felt terribly guilty and was glad that I was in New York where none of the deacons of my church could see me, for there hasn’t been a scandal in our family since my great grand aunt walked home from Paul Revere’s Ride. I opened the book and was horror stricken to find that Inez Brown is now the joke editor. It must have been her ability to get a joke while in high school that enabled her to obtain such a position. “Just before I left for Europe I attended a bathing beauty review and was over¬ joyed to see the judges award the title, ‘Miss America,’ to Josephine Boggini. As Miss America, Josephine plans to star in several movies. “As I was about to leave I grabbed up a paper and found that LaVerne Stivers is still pursuing her journalistic career as editor of Dickerson’s Daily. Floyd plays an important part in the publication by acting as printer and paper-c arrier. )ctsliini;fontein The headlines, ' DIAMONDS MISSING,’ attracted my attention. Reading on, I learned that Mae Dias was again on her way to Reno in search of another diamond, her last one having mysteriously disappeared. It will be remembered that Mae started her collection of rare jewels while in high school. After a dull journey across the ocean, I felt the need of some amusement, and so decided to visit the Bohemian quarter of Paris. In one of the studios I was looking over some paintings when I saw a poetic looking person feverishly writing on a piece of paper. It was Mila Norris, well known poet. She had just had an inspiration and was hurrying to make note of it before it left her. In a remote corner of the same studio I came upon a man in a paint smeared artist s smock. He smiled as I approached, and I was astonished when I saw that it was Wilbert Bettencourt, the distinguished artist. His popularity as an artist far surpasses that of the famous Raphael. In Italy I attended a concert at which Billee Langdon, Galli-Curci’s successor, sang many ballads composed by Ernest Pimentel. Ernest is also a composer of jazz, ranking next to Irving Berlin as a jazz artist. ' That evening I attended a theatre to witness Pavlowa’s first appearance with her new dancing partner, Addison Richmond. Add is the only man who has ever achieved fame as a toe dancer. On the train from Italy to Germany I spent the greater part of the time reading the season’s most popular book, Terry Tales, by Alice.’ It has made a big hit in literary circles and has been translated into all languages. Before arriving in Germany I had expected to have a very dull time there, but on my arrival I learned that Souza’s Band was playing in Berlin, and the thought of seeing Viola, the director, brightened my hopes. While talking to Viola I was disappointed to learn that Marian Sekigahama, now known as Mile. Marie, leading lady of the Ziegfield Follies, had been in Paris at the same time I was, and that I had not met her. In Russia I met Pearl Horn wandering sadly about trying to decide on the most dramatic way of committing suicide. An unlucky love affair and the failure of her chicken ranch on Nob Hill, Irvington, have made her discouraged. At Moscow I visited the insane asylum. While going through one of the corridors we came to a padded cell. The occupant was sitting on the floor counting buttons, and the guard explained that he was Michael Overacker, former secretary of the treasury at Washington. Brooding over the loss of both his position and his wife had caused him to become insane. Just at that time Michael arose and started doing a little spring dance; so we left. My tour then led me to Switzerland. I visited a little goat ranch high up in the Alps where James Takesaka, the owner, spends his time trying to apply his knowledge of higher mathematics and science to the milking and raising of goats. Our boat landed in China late in the afternoon. Going through a small village, I saw a missionary with his group of converts gathered about him. As we rode by, the converts were shouting, Tong live Reverend Fournier. As minister of the Gospel Velois has converted thousands with his silvery tongued orations. He ranks next to Aimee as an orator. ' Africa is rapidly becoming a civilized nation. While on a tiger hunt through the jungles we came to a co-educational college. The odor of cooking drifted out, and I was told that Gladys Rose was now teaching domestic science in this jungle college. ' I was resting in my room in Egypt when I heard melancholy strains of music. Looking out of the window I saw a funeral procession wending its way slowly down the street. Anna Silveria, the chief mourner, had brought her ambitions to star in Hollywood all the way to Egypt for burial so that there would be no danger of them coming to life again. In South America I met Eva, who is rapidly growing rich by selling Brazil nuts to other countries. Eva states that this is a very profitable business, especially when crops are good. ' While talking to Eva I happened to mention Mary Peralta and she told me that she often heard from Mary. She sells a great many nuts to Ferry’s Wholesale Nut Corporation, and Mary, being private secretary for Kenneth Ferry, writes to her quite often. While touring the Fiji Islands, I met some members of a traveling show that was entertaining the cannibals with Shakespearean plays. Jewell Anderson, the pianist, entertained with piano solos by Faust, and Margaret Lowrie took the lead in the plays, The Merchant of Venice’ and Hamlet.’ I was told that the cannibals were greatly pleased with their extraordinary talent and were planning to make them high priestesses of the tribe. I returned to the U. S. by way of New York. In Denver I saw two of my old associates. Both felt the strong call of theatrical life; so together they entered Barnum and Bailey’s Circus. Antoinette Botelho is well known as the star midget performer, and Alma Logan has attained a high position calling off the side shows. One Sunday at Miami I decided to go to church. Arriving early I went in and sat down in a dim corner. I was deeply absorbed in thought of my travels when I heard the Lohengrin Wedding March being played. To my astonishment I found the church full of people and saw a bride walking slowly to the altar. It was Theresa Santos, par¬ ticipating in her eighth wedding. Her seven former husbands have mysteriously van¬ ished, and it is rumored that Theresa is a ‘Madame Bluebeard.’ In Little Rock, Arkansas, I was walking through a residential district seeking rest and quiet. All of a sudden a dish whizzed by my head. A frightened little man dashed down the street followed by Helen Amaral, home-loving wife. Harry Konda, nearby store-keeper, reports a prosperous business in the sale of rolling pins. Returning to California, I visited Stanford University, and there met Lucy Shinn, the official advisor of many sororities. Lucy received her experience in directing sorori¬ ties when she visited Stanford as a delegate from W. U. H. S. When my tour was ended in the year 1950, I visited Washington High School to tell of my travels and to play several violin solos for the student body. In the middle of a group of students sat a white-haired gentleman. I was told that it was William Anderson.” —LaVerne Stivers, ’27. Iksltiiu tonian Help Yourself” Senior Class Play Presented June 3, 1927 Thomas Lansing _ Ernest Pimentel Winfred Norton ___ Addison Richmond Countess Hofele _ Inez Brown Johnny Smith _ Wilbert Bettencourt Jack Forest _ Michael Overacker Court nay Summer _ Edward George Abigail Fairweather _ Margaret Lowrie Florazelle Chalmers _ Billee Langdon = 3 ......... [21 ] Junior Class lllasliiiu tonian Class Officers President - Phillip Sousa Vice-President - Carolyn Overacker Secretary - Helen Andrade Treasurer - Daisy Mendenhall Motto Utrumque Paratus - Ready for Any Fate Class Colors -.--- Purple and Gold Class Flower _ Violet Should you ask me whence this history, Whence these students fair and strong, With their sportsmanlike appearance. With the air of fairness Wound them. With defeat unmet as yet, I should an steer, I should tell you: In nineteen twenty-four they entered, A jovial group some hundred strong; Theirs the honor of first enrolling In the school just newly built. They have always done their utmost To aid in every way, their school — Fellow schoolmates and advisors. Of his best has each one given To increase our worth and fame. They have borne in mind our motto. That we chose with greatest care: Tis trumque Paratus ' —and Means— Tn every way prepared, And our colors, gold and purple — Royal colors, full of meaning — Beckon toward success, our goal. Sailing down the stream WeWe approaching now a turn; What is jtist around the corner Seniors, we, next year shall learn, —Ellen Dusterberry, ’ 28 . Sophomore Class asltiiu tonicin M Class Officers Vre ident _ Mervyn Blacow Vice-Vrevident _ Mary Beveridge Secretary _ Eva Teeter Treasurer _ Katherine Banchero Motto ' Non Nobis Soltcm ___ Not For Ot rselves Alone Class Colors _i_ Blue and Gold Class Flower _ Poppy A valiant band went forth to fight. But not to conquer with their might. They numbered ninety-seven strong. Some round, some thin, some short, some long. To conquer learning was their aim. All other victories seemed quite tame. They journeyed far, they journeyed near. And came upon this high school here. Hurrah! ' cried they, We ' ve found the place. To settle dotvn and win the race, They ' re now the class of twenty-nine — Vm very proud to call them mine. As Freshmen, they were full of fun. As Sophomores, they ' re second to none. In sports, in studies, in work, or play. None are so bright, so merry, so gay. So when they ' ve passed their next two years We ' ll see them leave with grief and tears. This is not half their famous history. The other half shall remain a mystery To all, save those who care to look Inside the of ice record book. You ' ll find there on every sheet Their record columns quite complete, —Dorothea Willis, ' 29 . . [25 ] Freshman Class ilOeisliimitonicin Class Officers President _ Howard Overacker Yice-Fresidejit _ Lav erne Silva Secretary _ Gertrude Ellsworth Treasurer _ Katherine Sullivan Motto Labor Omnia Yincit _ Work Wins Everything Class Colors _ Red and White On the twenty-third of Atcgust, We embarked upon the waters Of the greaty long stream of learningy Manned by ninety mighty oarsmen. Rapidly our boat ' s progressing Toward the harbor we set out for; Toward the goal—our graduation. When we first began our ]ourneyy We were met with haughty glances From our mighty foeSy the sophomoreSy Also from the upper classmeny Till at last they deemed it wiser Not to look with scorn upon the freshmen. When the waters seem the roughesty When the outlook is the blackesty We console ourselves with thoughts that Mighty seniors once were freshmeny And that some day we shall also Climb those dizzy heights of gloryy And look down upon our brothersy As they start the weary journey. [ 27 ] mw ' ' 7 , I W LJ m 1__i r L_ ! M 1 ic; it -U U u . la [ 29 ] James Collins Margaret Lowrie Edward Enos Jewell Anderson Michael Overacker Mila Norris Associated Students This year has been an active one for our Associated Students. Many new ideas have been carried out, and a more effective student body has been the result. In the beginning of the school year, the annual carnival was held and was proclaimed a decided success by all who attended. The proceeds of the carnival were used to buy a moving picture machine for the student body. In the fall the Glee Clubs gave an operetta, ' The Gypsy Rover,” and the money derived from it was used to buy chairs for the auditorium. Later a paper drive was held, and more chairs were bought with the funds raised by selling old papers. The Thanksgiving Dance given by the student body was one of the social successes of the year, proving that this organization shines also in the social world. The student body is becoming more efficient each year, and we hope that it will continue to grow in power in the years to come. The officers for this year are as follows: President _ James Collins Vice-President _ Margaret Lowrie Secretary _ Jewell Anderson Treasurer _ Michael Over acker Girls Athletic Manager ___ Mila Norris Boys Athletic Manager _ Edward Enos illletsliini tonianS [ 30 ] H asltini tonian Girls League Another year has passed with the Girls’ League still upholding the standards and good spirit of the school. The League welcomed the freshmen as usual at the Freshman Reception, which, though delayed by other activities, was nevertheless much enjoyed. Then, of course, the Christmas party was a pleasant holiday, and all of us were happy to be able to eat and dance for one afternoon with no lessons to worry about or classes to attend. Something new was introduced this year by the League—a tea for the mothers of the girls. About 30 m.others attended, which was considered a good shewing for the first affair of this kind. A new section of the League was developed this year also. It is the Council—composed of the officers and two representatives from each class. The officers of the League and members of the Council are: President _ Margaret Lowrie Vice-President ___ Carolyn Over acker Treasurer _ Jeannette Porter Chairman Ways and Means Committee _ Clarabelle Logan Chairman Hospitality Committee _ Frances Anne Mueller Chairman Program Committee _ Betty Houghton Yell Leader _ Geraldine Harlan Assistant Yell Leader _ Doris Dutre Members of tfie Council Seniors: Mila Morris LaVerne Stivers Juniors: Ellen Dusterberry Daisy Mendenhall Sophomores: Geraldine Flower Katherine Banchero Freshmen: LaVonne Moulter Ruth Fuller Service Club One of the chief factors that create school spirit in W. U. H. S. is the Service Club. The organization is to promote citizenship, leadership, responsibility, and especially character building. These qualities have been developed by the activities of the club during the past year. The student body meetings were often made lively by the rousing Service Club yells from the group of their members. The freshmen were ofttimes aided by the intervention of its members in times of unreasonable hazing; thus harm and injury were prevented. The traffic was regulated by the Service Club members whenever there were large gatherings of automobiles. In such ways the spirit of helpfulness was promoted, and good services were rendered. The organization gave a social dance at the Parish Hall to entertain the stude nts; helped to make the carnival a success; took care of the center garden plot in front of the school building, issued songs, yells, and sportsmanship code at the big Hayward football game; held the second mothers’ and sons’ banquet; and took charge of the Washington Township Grammar School field day fete. Thus the Service Club proved to be one of the worthy and helpful organizations of our school. On December 4, 1926, twelve delegates from the Service Club were sent to the Alameda County Older Boys’ Conference, held in Hayward. Five delegates attended the state conference in Stockton, January 21, 22, and 23. These conferences gave the delegates many ideas concerning the essentials of the ' Adventures in Living,” which they brought home to the students of Washington High. The officers for the year are: President ___ Ernest Pimentel Vice-President _ ]ohn Andrade Secretary _ Lowell Pricer Treastirer _ James Cull Yell Leader _ - Phillij} Sousa Advisors _Messrs. Hodges, Peirce, and Goold 32 ] It aslitni tonian M Club The W” Club of W. U. H. S. was organized in the latter part of the last school year, 1926, with the honorary charter members numbering twenty, and is, therefore, a new organization as far as Washington High is concerned. Up to this time there had been no union among the letter men, but now the Club has organized the athletes into one body with the miotive of promoting better fellowship among the students. Cur Washington High athletes are clean sportsmen. Our teams are welcomed everywhere. Comiplimients upon their sportsmanship have often been sent to them from the rival schools. Lose or win, sportsmanship is first and last in every game with them. In order to maintain this spirit and principle, the ' W” Club was organized. This is a limited organization, since its membership is confined to those who have been awarded the official letter ' W” for their sport activities. Membership in the club is looked forward to by every student of the stronger sex. During the year several members were initiated into the ' W ’ Club, which not only increased the membership, but also strengthened the organization. All letters are awarded by authority of and according to rules adopted by the Board of Trustees of Washington Union High School. The officers of the club are as follows: President _ ___ Michael Overacker Yice-I resident _ Tony Duarte Secretary _ Ernest Pimentel Treasurer _ Ered Mueller LHIasltin tonian Scholarship Society Proud? Indeed we are! Just see the way our Scholarship Society has grown in the past year. This year’s membership shows a great increase over previous years—due perhaps to so many brilliant freshmen entering school. The organization is a branch of the California Scholarship Federation and is organized for the purpose of promoting a higher standard of scholarship in the school. Only students having grades of one and two are eligible. During the spring semester several of the students attended the conference held at Fresno. This year’s officers are: President _ Margaret hite Yice-president _ Mervyn Blacou Secretary _ Mary Beveridge Faculty Advisers _Mr. Hodges, Mr. Peirce, Miss Barnard V. Girls’ Glee Club The Girls’ Glee Club, under the direction of Miss Mabel Barnard, has completed a very successful year. Although the organization is a comparatively new one, having been started only last year, it has shown marked growth. This year’s club consisted of approximately thirty girls from sophomore, junior and senior classes. Because of the large number of girls who ' Try out” for membership from the upper classes it has been necessary to prohibit freshmen joining. During the first semester the Girls’ Glee Club entertained the Parent-Teachers’ Association with a number of selections. Later in the year they joined with the Boys’ Glee Club in producing the operetta, The Gypsy Rover,” which proved a great success. The proceeds from the operetta were turned over to the student body treasury. The members of the club made their final appearance at the commencement exer¬ cises where they assisted the Boys’ Glee Club and the orchestra in producing a delightful musical program. The Hatchet This year has been a successful one for ' The Hatchet.” One important fact is that it has developed into a bi-monthly paper. Some special editions have been put out this term, including the Hayward football game number in color, two issues edited by a girls’ and boys’ staff, respectively, and a freshman, sophomore, junior and a senior edition, the first three under class staffs, and the last by the regular staff. A few changes have been made on the staff during the year. It is now as follows: Editor _ ]tine Brown Associate Editors _ LaYerne Stivers, Betty Houghton Business Manager _ Lucy Shinn Sport Staff _ James Takesaka, Ernest Pimentel, Lowell Pricer, Jewell Anderson Society Editor _ Carolyn Overacker Jokes _ Frances Milani, Isabel Ferry Alumni _ Inez Brown GirW League _ Ellen Dusterberry Boys Service Chib _ James Bunker Assembly _ Orville Blose Exchanges ___ Margaret Moore General Reporters _ Irene Laskey, Agnes Rogers Faculty Adviser _ H. M. Kibby Boys’ Glee Club The Boys’ Glee Club was started in 1925 and has since then increased both in num¬ ber and in ability. The boys seem to have taken favorably to this new club and, while not as large as the Girls’ Glee Club, it is every bit as successful. The boys, however, have not enter¬ tained as extensively as the girls, but like all noted singers, they do not believe in appear¬ ing in public too often. They gained great popularity in the operetta given during the second semester by the combined Girls’ and Boys’ Glee Clubs, and later sang at commencement. Miss Mabel Barnard is the director of the Boys’ Glee Club. Iksliini tonicm Orchestra This is the first year that we have had a regular, organized school orchestra, and although it is very young, consequently very small, it shows great promise of power in the near future. The orchestra is composed of ' talented” members of the student body and is directed by Mr. E. L. Owen, our instructor in instrumental music. During the early part of the year the orchestra entertained the Parent-Teachers Association at one of its first meetings. Later it furnished music for the operetta given by the glee clubs. It also entertained the student body on several occasions throughout the year. With the co-operation of the glee clubs and the evening school choral society, the orchestra provided an excellent program for commencement. laslnnnfonian ’•M Society Notes We take this opportunity to introduce to you, our Indian runner and passenger, Rain-in-the-Face. It is his duty to bring us news of any parties or other social occurrences at the Washington Union High School. We hope he brings us some inter¬ esting news soon. Well, our wishes were not without prompt results. Rain-in-the-Face just arrived with news of a very important social occurrence at W. U. H. S. On Saturday evening, October 2, he attended the third annual carnival of the high school. He reports that the affair was held in the auditorium, which was decorated very attractively. Rain-in-the-Face visited the many interesting concessions featured at the celebration, and also peeked in at the dance, which was conductd by the seniors. If cur Indian’s reports are to be relied upon, and we feel certain that they are, the carnival was a distinct success, both financially and socially. Monday, October 25. Rain-in-the-Face has just arrived, with a mixed expression of guilt and mirth writ¬ ten on his usually calm face. I’m going to question him; perhaps I can discover the reason for his queer, questionable facial expression. My curiosity was well rewarded. I received news of a reception at W. U. H. S., a few hours ago, and also learned the reason for the look of combined mirth and guilt upon the countenance of Rain-in-the-Face. It seems that the upper-class girls of Washington High gave a reception for the freshman girls, to welcome them as members of the Girls’ League. Since it was a strictly feminine affair, Rain-in-the-Face would have been a very unwelcome guest, had he been discovered there by any of the girls. He made sure that he was hidden out of their sight, however, and saw all of the program provided for the entertainment of the freshman girls. The program consisted of a short play and several musical numbers. Rain-in-the-Face caught only a glimpse of the refreshments, but was sure they must have been delicious. He says all of the girls seemed to be enjoying the reception, and the freshmen had evidently been made to feel perfctly at home in the Girls’ League. Saturday Morning, October 30. Hello, Rain-in-the-Face! Where are you going?” I look for you, miss!” Well, that’s fine! I suppose you have some good news for me?” Rain-in-the-Face answered in the affirmative, and since his English is rather mixed and difficult to understand, I will tell you what he told me about the party he attended at the Parish Hall last night. The sophomores gave the party, which was a masquerade, and the decorations were in orange and black, in honor of Hallowe’en. Rain-in-the-Face was somewhat puzzled as to the identity of some of the characters present at the party, and made it his business to satisfy his curiosity. He discovered that our fair Jewell Anderson was cleverly disguised as a negro minstrel, and the very puzzling young Turkish ladies were really illUislttn toniein Ellen Dusterberry and Margaret Moore. Rain-in-the-Face also learned the identity of the trio of very jolly young ' gentlemen” who really proved to be three sophomore maidens, the Misses Houghton, Flower and Willis. There were many other famous characters at the party; in fact, our messenger complains that there were too many to remember each one individually. The party seems to have been a very successful one; the definite proof being the fact that our usually stoic and un-communicative Indian pronounced his opinion as being very favorable. Thursdayf November 4. Rain-in-the-Face seems to be obtaining a great deal of fun from his commission to report on the social doings at W. U. H. S. This morning, he brought news of the Big Rally, which he attended at the school last night. The affair was to celebrate the game to be played with Hayward next Saturday. Since this was the big game of the season, it was only fitting that pep and enthusiasm should be displayed around the huge bonfire with songs and yells. Later in the evening hot dogs were served, and music was furnished for those who cared to dance. Saturday, November 13. Washington High has evidently entered a busy social season. Our ' society mes- jenger” has just appeared with news of a dance, given by the Boys’ Service Club at the Parish Hall last night. This is the first party the club has ever given for the student body, and although it was an unpleasantly rainy evening, a jolly crowd attended. Rain-in-the-Face thinks the boys deserve a vote of thanks for arranging such an enjoy¬ able party for their fellow student body members. Sunday Morning, November 28. We have just received news of one of the most important social events of the year at W. U. H. S. Rain-in-the-Face attended the annual Thanksgiving ball at Maple Hall in Irvington last night. The dance was well attended, and the hall was decorated very attractively for the occasion. Rain-in-the-Face heard a member of the student body say that a good many of the alumni were missing, but that an unusual number cf the lower classmen were there, which, of course, helped to make the party a real student body affair. Ernie Pimentel and his Moonlight Serenaders furnished the music, and even our messenger was sorry when the final strain of Home Sweet Home” was played. The dance seems to have been a thorough success, and the class of ’27 wishes as great success to the parties of the student body in the future. Saturday, December 11. I just saw Rain-in-the-Face, who had appeared early this morning, looking very happy for some reason. Upon inquiring as to the source of his joy, I learned that today is the first day of the three weeks’ Christmas vacation for W. U. H. S. Although cur Indian does not regularly attend classes, he was highly elated over the idea of a vacation from his duties as the society messenger for a while. He reports that the iPitsliin tontan student body was entertained at a Christmas party given by the Girls’ League yesterday afternoon. A delightful program was prepared by the girls, including a stunt from each class. The freshmen broadcast songs and other musical numbers over radio S-C-R-U-B. The sophomore girls gave a short, but delightfully enjoyable, operetta, and the juniors introduced a very effective type of movie. In accordance with previous custom, the seniors read their class prophecy, much to the amusement of all (and embarrassment of some of the seniors). At the conclusion of the program, refreshments were served, and music was fur¬ nished for those who cared to complete the afternoon with dancing. Rain-in-the-Face thinks that everyone enjoyed the party equally as much as they joyfully anticipated the coming vacation. January 29, 27. Rain-in-the-Face reports that he was one of the large audience which witnessed the performance of the operetta, ' The Gypsy Rover,” presented by the Girls’ and Boys’ Glee Clubs last night. The boys and girls were trained for their parts by Miss Barnard, who deserves much credit for the success of the operetta. The leading characters were portrayed by Billee Langdon and Ray Jolliff, supported by George Lucas, Jeannette Porter, Paul Gygax, Ernest Pimentel, Carol Overacker and a large chorus. The proceeds from the operetta were given to the student body. Saturday Morning, February 12. We have just received the news that there is to be a high school party this evening at the Parish Hall in Centerville. The freshman class is giving the party, which, con¬ trary to the usual custom, is being held on a Saturday instead of a Friday. The hall is to be decorated in red in honor of St. Valentine, and Ernie Pimentel and his Moonlight Serenaders will furnish the music. Rain-in-the-Face is very much disap¬ pointed because he will be unable to attend the party, especially as the freshmen are expecting a jolly crowd. Here’s wishing the best of good luck to the ' Taby class” in their first attempt at entertaining. March 1 5. Rain-in-the-Face brought news this morning of a very important social event, which occurred at W. U. H. S. last night. The P.-T. A. entertained members of the Scholarship Society at a dinner, which proved very successful. The delicious dinner was prepared and served by the girls of the cooking class under the direction of Mrs. Morris. Mrs. Wright acted as Toastmistress” of the evening—and introduced the speakers. They were the president of the P.-T. A., who gave a short welcoming speech to the members of the Scholarship Federation, and one representaive from each of the four classes, and Mr. Hodges. At the conclusion of the dinner, there was a musical program and a mock track meet between California and Stanford. Rain-in-the-Face reports the affair as one of the most enjoyable events of the year. llteliinittonicin April 29 Within the last few days, the seniors have received invitations from the junior class to the annual junior-senior dinner which is to be held on Wednesday evening, May 11. Of course, all the plans for this important event are being kept secret, but rumors have reached the seniors’ ears that there is a grand surprise in store for them. Even seniors are not immune from curiosity; so they are anxiously awaiting the evening of May 11. Besides, they may surprise the juniors a little also, for it is at this dinner that the senior class will is to be read. We hope that the legacies we are willing to our successors will in a measure repay them for the enjoyable evening they provide us. May I Rain-in-the-Face has just returned from a brief visit to W. U. H. S. He says that everyone there seems to be rushing around for first one thing and then another. He dis¬ covered that the main event of the near future is the senior play, which is to be pre¬ sented on June 3. The play is entitled Help Yourself.” Rain-in-the-Face was un¬ able to find out anything about the story of the play, but he did learn that the char¬ acters are portrayed by Margaret Lowrie, Billee Langdon, Inez Brown, Michael Over¬ acker, Edward George, Ernest Pimentel, Wilbert Bettencourt and Addison Richmond. Since our messenger did not tell us anything at all of the plot of Help Yourself” we shall have to wait and be properly surprised when the time comes, but, in the meantime, I’m sure we’re safe in looking forward to a very pleasant entertainment on the even¬ ing of June 3. May 15 Rain-in-the-Face has just brought a report concerning the last social event of the school year. He tells me that the senior class is busy with plans for making this year’s senior ball the most successful ever. Since this is the last event in which the class of twenty-seven will participate, its members are very anxious to do their utmost to pro¬ vide a delightful evening for those who attend the dance. According to the present plans the party will be held in Maple Hall, Irvington—just as in the preceding years. This IS the farewell of the seniors, and they are hoping to make their last social gather¬ ing a remarkable and joyous occasion. May 17 Just before sending this book to print we received news of a banquet which is to be held in the new manual training shop on the evening preceding commencement, June 15. The Alumni Association is planning a dinner in honor of the senior class. Plans for the affair are being made by a temporary committee of the Alumni Association, and invitations will be mailed within a few days. In conclusion of this record of the social events of the year, we wish to acknowl¬ edge our obligation to our messenger, Rain-in-the-Face, for his faithfulness in perform¬ ing the task given him as society reporter for W. U. H. S. ;HJctsliint tnnian Calendar Aug. 23. School opens. Everybody is renewing old acquaintances, and the students approvingly look over all additions to the faculty. Aug. 24. Hurrah! Student body meeting. We were introduced to all of the new teachers. New officers were installed. 100 new faces witnessed their first meeting. Aug. 31. Night school opens. A large attendance. We wonder if the Spanish class will be as successful as last year—or the auto mechanics. M—N— ought to know. Sept. 7. Service club meeting. The boys are planning to beautify the grounds as they did last year. Anyway we wish them good luck and admire their spirit. Sept. S. What are all those people doing in the auditorium every activity period? Oh, don’t you know? Why, it’s the “glee club.” The girls are trying out for parts in the operetta. Sept, 13. Scholarship society meeting. Many students wish they could join, but were disappointed when “reports” came out. Why so many tears? Of course you de¬ served a 1, but the teacher gave you a 5. We sympathize with you. Sept. 15. Did you hear those mournful sounds coming from the auditorium last night? Sh—don’t let anybody hear you say it. That was Miss Barnard’s 2nd period class entertaining the P.-T. A. Sept. 21. The fifth period shorthand class is progressing rapidly. Today they learned how to write a few names. One of them was “Leo.” It caused a great deal of laughter among some of the class, and we wonder why? Somebody told us to ask “Tubby.” Sept. 22. Mr. Solvason hung a flag in the bookkeeping room, and all for the benefit of his honorable constitution class. And would you believe it—they are learning the “pledge”? Sept. 22. Hurrah, for the peanuts! They played a game at Pleasanton and the score was 6 to 6. Rah! for our side. Oct. 9. Somebody’s married. See Mr. Griffith for further information. Oct. 11. A bottle—no-no, it was only soda water—but it mysteriously disappeared. No one seemed to know how it got out of the case, or where it went, and although there was a searching party, nothing was discovered. Oct. 12. A night of frolic, laughter, and gaiety was held at the high school in carnival style. Oct. 13. Hurrah! we seniors are going to have an annual. LaVerne is to be our editor, and Jimmy our business manager. We wish them good luck and hope the staff will do its best in putting over a good annual. Oct. 22. The sophs held their annual dance. It was a great success, especially B—H, G—F, D— W, B—M, E—D. Cheers for the sophs! Oct. 25. Mr. Gatchel takes a day off. He predicts that there will soon be a new president of the United States. [ 44 ] lUasliini fontmi Nov. 6. Centerville lost a hard fought game to Hayward with a score of 14 to 6. All honor to the men who fought like lions for the sake of their school. They de¬ serve their block Nov. 7. Mila, LaVerne, Jimmy, Lucy, Betty, June and Mr. Kibby went to Stanford to attend the California Scholastic Press Association convention. They enjoyed them¬ selves, and when they came back, they had some interesting stories to tell us. If you didn’t hear them all, just ask Lucy about Stanford’s sororities. Nov. 23. Block Ws” were awarded to seven football men, and stars given to five of the boys who had already won “Ws.” We enjoyed the speech from Captain Mueller—for it isn’t often we hear him talk. Nov. 26. Tennis club held its first meeting today. There were twenty-five members. Although we didn’t hear much about it, they say that it was quite a racket. Nov. 26. The cast for the operetta was chosen and the students are working very hard to make this a success. We should help them all we can, especially when it comes to selling ticekts, or buying them. Nov. 25. Thanksgiving has come again, and with it came the Thanksgiving dance that was a great success. The hall was gaily decorated—the boys say the girls were too. Dec. 1. Annual tickets are selling fast. Hurrah! Come on, seniors, do your best. Dec. 10. Christmas party! The stunts were good, especially the junior stunt—and the senior prophecy. A nd now, for three weeks vacation! Jan. 3. School again. Everyone was sleepy and was still dreaming of the Christmas va¬ cation. Some were even dreaming out loud in the class rooms—especially in biology. Nevertheless, we had to begin studying right away. Jan. 4. Three new students. My! how W. U. H. S. is growing. Jan. 5. Have you noticed the shrubs that grew up over night? Jan. 6. Just a word from Mr. Schaeffer. He sent his love to the girls. Now, isn’t that nice? We wonder if he meant ' all” or just one.” Jan. 17. Debate: Mr. Solvason’s class vs. Mr. Gatchel’s class. It was a hot debate. Mr. Gatchel’s class won. Jan. 21. Mary Peralta leaves us today. Good bye Mary, we wish you luck and hope you come to see us. Jan. 24. Mila has a new sheik.” Has a Chevie n’everything. He also carries a uku¬ lele to glee club practice. Jan. 25. George Lowrie says he is going to be a printer. As an apprentice he’s very good. Jan. 26. Eddie George enjoys reading the announcements on the bulletin boards. We wonder why? Maybe it’s for the educational viewpoint. Could it be possible? Jan. 27. Basketball season was not so successful this year, but the boys intend to make up for it in baseball. Feb. 15. Ernie won the Lincoln essay contest. Aren’t we proud of our seniors, though? Feb. 16. An always-to-be-remembered day.” Biology class had it’s hardest test of the year. ........ .% [45 ] Feh. 28. Mila comes to school with a new ring. You ought to see the big and it isn’t her school ring, either. Mar. 1. Girls’ league candy sale. Um—um, it was good. And they made a profit of $25.00. It takes the girls to make money. Mar. 8. Mr. Greenleaf presented The Merchant of Venice.” It was enjoyed by all the students. Mar. 11. A new institution. Kodak day. Everyone is busy taking snapshots and break¬ ing cameras. Mar. 14. Scholarship society dinner. Everyone had a good time, and the program was enjoyed by all. Mar. 15. Washington defeats Roosevelt. The score was 2 to 1. Mar. 20. Jack A. is quite a business man. He bought an inner tube for 2 5 cents. If the boys wish to know how they can buy tubes for that money just ask Jack. He had only three flat tires in one day. Mar. 21. Mae Dias came to school today feeling very happy. We mean happier than she generally is. Mar, 21. Jimmy Collins is back after a very unpleasant vacation. Can anyone imagine a vacation being unpleasant? Yet Jimmy thought so. He is very glad to be back. Mar. 25. Centerville vs. Hayward. The score was 7 to 1 in Hayward’s favor. The boys played a good game, and we admire their spirit. April 1. No school. April fool! April 9. Easter vacation—a whole week—isn’t that grand and glorious. April 18. School once more. How we hated to come back! April 20. Mothers and sons banquet proved to be a successful event . April 22. Washington vs. Hayward. Score 5 to 2. Hayward scored five runs the first inning, but ' Kennie” kept them from getting any more. Our famous Tony” hit a home run, and Kennie brought in another run. The cheering from the bleachers proved to the boys that the students were behind them. April 30. Washington’s famous athletes go to Stanford to participate in the track meet. Tony, John, Harry, Albert, Edward and Paul brought us fourth place in this meet. We certainly are proud of our boys. May 2. A tea given for the mothers was held today, the first event of this kind given by the girls. The boys have entertained the mothers and fathers before, and this time it was the girls’ treat, and they said they enjoyed themselves very much. May 4. Track meet with Hayward. Both schools showed up very well. May 10. Annual goes to print. All our many wearied hours of work will go down for others to read. We boast that it will be the best annual of all. May 11. Junior-senior dinner, the last dinner of the year. Everyone had a good time, although the juniors realize they are going to lose the seniors very soon. Beautiful decorations, delicious dinner and a good time afterwards. May 30. Decoration Day—a holiday, hurrah! June 3. Senior play was a success. The house was full and the play cast deserves many compliments. June 16. The climax of the school year has been reached and today we graduate. The seniors say good-bye.” Diplomas were awarded to the class of ’27—the gcal at last has been reached. lllasliim tonian Alumni —1924— Anderson, May _ . ...Stenographer for Polytechnic Business College. Bergen, Frances _Mrs. N. Turnbow, Newark. Bettencourt, Lawrence _Attending St. Mary’s College. Brewer, Jean _Secretary for Anderson and Barngrover, San Jose. Cardoza, Louis _Employed at Union Oil Company, Centerville. Campos, Oliver _Piano, Teacher, Irvington. Christianson, Ruth _Telephone operator, Pasadena. Collins, Edward _ Attending Hastings Law College. Dekidos, Lulu _Mrs. Bettencourt, Hayward. Duarte, Mamie _ Employed at postoffice, Niles. George, Irma _Mrs. P. Brown, Alviso. Jolliff, Aleine _Mrs. B. Lawlor, Centerville. Joyce, Ruby _Secretary at Washington Union High School. Lucio, Leonard _Attending St. Mary’s College. Mello, Olivia _Stenographer for Ramos Realty Company. Mendonca, Mary _ Secretary for J. G. Mattos. Norris, Marcella ___Attending San Jose State Teachers College. Oliveria, Tony _Employed at State Bank, Centerville. Ormsby, Arwin_Attending Armstrong’s Business College, Berkeley. Pattison, Mary _Secretary for an insurance company, Sacramento. Richmond, Jeannette _Attending University of California. Rogers, Elvira ___Mrs. J. Martin, Centerville. Rose, Marie Louise _ Employed at Bank of Italy, Centerville. Rose, Lilian _ Stenographer, San Francisco. Sayless, Myrtle_At home, Newark. Serpa, Emile _Attending Affiliated Colleges, San Francisco. Silveria, Marie _ At home, Centerville. Shinn, Allen _Merchant Marine, traveling. Steinmetz, Leland _ Employed at P. G. E., Newark Stivers, Marcella _ February graduate, San Jose State Teachers College Sweeny, Robert ___Employed at Southern Pacific, San Francisco. Tsjui, Yoriko_ On a trip to Japan. —1925— Anderson, Donald _ Attending San Jose State Teachers College. B rown, Joe _Attending San Jose State Teachers College. Cherry, Virgil _Attending University of California. Costa, Eva _Music teacher, Alviso. Cunha, Angie _ At home, Irvington. Day, Evelyn _Bookkeeper for Helwig and Lagrave, Centerville. Donovan, Paul _Attending University of California. Dutra, Stella _Mrs. J. Kelly, Centerville. Fontes, Adeline _Stenographer at Salt Works, Newark. Foster, Francis_ Married. Fyffe, William _Attending Arm.strong’s Business College, Berkeley. Gomes, Edith _At home, Centerville. Kettman, Rose _ Student at San Jose Hospital. Laws, Awbrey _Attending San Jose State Teachers College. Lowrie, Jack _ Attending Oregon Agricultural College. Lucio, Constance_ Attending University of California. lllasliini tonian Maffey, Billy _ Attending University of California. Mol ter, Louise _ Employed at lonica company. Moore, Alfred _Employed at Hauke’s Enamel Plant, Centerville. Norris, Beatrice _Attending Polytechnic College of Engineering. Ormsby, Dorothea _Attending Arts and Crafts School, Oakland. Overacker, Katherine _Attending San Jose State Teachers College. Power, Thomas _Attending Santa Clara College. Roderick, Evelyn _Attending San Jose State Teachers College. Rose, Minnie _At Home, Irvington. Ruschin, Julia _At home, Newark. Silva, Eugene_Attending University of California. Silveria, Albert _Attending St. Mary’s College. Simas, Alice_Stenographer for P. C. Hansen. Starks, Margaret _Married, living in San Francisco. Van Vleet, Beatrice_Student at San Jose Hospital. White, Richard _Attending San Jose State College. —1926— Alemada, Irene _Attending San Jose Secretarial School. Brown, John _Employed at Graham s Foundry, Newark. Botelho, Sybil _Attending S an Jose State Teachers College. Copeland, Velma_Attending San Jose State Teachers College. Clark, Louise__—At home, Centerville. Dargitz, Alice _At home, Irvington. Destrella, Edna __....Stenographer. Dutra, Laura ___Employed at M. D. Silva’s, Newark. Dutra, Grace __...-At home. Mission San Jose. Escobar, Anthony___Attending San Jose State Teachers College. Furtado, Madeline _At home, Centerville. Garcia, Laura Mae _Attending San Jose State Teachers College. Jones, Tennoka _Mrs. W. McMurray. Laudenslager, Fred _Attending Stanford University. Laudenschlager, Mildred _Attending San Jose State Teachers College. Leitch, Orville _Chicken business. Warm Springs. Langdon, Dayle_-_Training at San Jose Hospital. Logan, Marjorie _Attending Armstrong’s Business College, Berkeley. Lucas, Alice_Attending Heald’s Business College, Oakland. Martin, Helen _At home, Centerville. Nitta, Fred _At the Belmont Hospital. Nunes, Arthur _...Attending St. Mary’s College, Oakland. Nunes’ Manuel _Attending Stanford University. Nunes, Adelaide _Mrs. T. DeValle, Newark. Oliver, Leo _Attending San Jose State Teachers College. Owen,’ Winifred _At home, Newark. Perry, Joe ___Farming at Hayward. Pimentel, Lawrence_Attending San Jose State Teachers College. Pope, Kathleen _Attending Heald’s Business College, Oakland. Revere, Rita _Telephone operator, Hayward. Richards, George_Attending San Jose State Teachers College. Sa, Mary _Attending San Jose State Teachers College. Searles, Alwin _Attending University of California. Souza,’ Victor ___Attending Heald’s Business College, San Jose. Souza! Manuel ___At home, Newark. Steinhoff, Adele___Attending business college. I n 4 K i Football The 1927 football season was a success even though the team won only two games. The boys seemed to be a little new to the game and were not able to function as they should. They played hard all the way through and only once were they humbled by a large score. That occurred when Santa Clara defeated them 28 to 0. Although the boys played a wonderful game against Hayward, they were defeated by the score of 14 to 6 but that does not indicate the type of game that was played. The outlook for next year’s team is much better, as we have some very good ma¬ terial with which to work. It looks as if Hayward will have a hard time to win next year. The season’s scores were as follows: Alumni _ _12 Washington _ _ C Roosevelt _ _12 Washington _ _ 0 Gilroy _ _12 Washington _ _ 0 Piedmont _ _12 Washington _ _ 0 Santa Cruz _ _ 0 Washington _ _ 6 Hollister _ _ 6 Washington _ _ 0 Tracy _ _ 0 Washington _ _ 6 Santa Clara_ _ 0 Washington _ _ 6 Hayward _ _14 Washington _ _ 6 [ 50 ] H aslttnjitontan Basketball The basketball season showed much improvement over previous years. The boys worked hard and played some good games, but it seemed as if luck were against them. The lack of a gymnasium is rather a handicap for the boys in getting real practice. The boys showed the Washington spirit especially in the best game of the year which was played against Pleasanton at Centerville. Although defeated in every game, they completed the schedule as planned. At the present time, prospects for a winning team next year are much brighter. We all hope that these prospects will materialize in a very successful season. Baseball Baseball season opened March, 1927. The team completed the schedule on the short end, but the boys made a wonderful showing with the material available. Coach Griffith built the team from practically green material; in fact, there were but three veterans to help him. The team was captained this year by Kenneth Ferry, who really worked miracles with his men. This year’s line-up is as follows: Ferry _ _P Nagai _ _2B Konda _ _LF Pimentel _ _C Mueller _ _SS Swanson _ CF Santos _ _IB Takesaka _ _3B Duarte _ . . RF Subs—Fields, Hemphill, Cull, Steinmetz The season’s scores are as follows: Oakland _ _ 7 Washington Roosevelt _ _ 1 Washington Pleasanton _ _ 5 Washington Hayward _ _ 7 Washington Hayward _ _ 5 Washington San Jose - _ 7 Washington Pleasanton _ _ 3 Washington Santa Cruz - _ 3 Washington ll asljini tontan Track Captain Tony Duarte and Harry Konda are the star track performers for W. U. H. S. They were entered in the North Coast meet April 30, 1927. Captain Duarte broke the record in the javelin throw, when he tossed it 167 feet, beating his old record of 165. Harry Konda won the low hurdles in the fast time of :27 flat, taking first place for the school. John Andrade also took one and one-fifth points in the pole vault. The score of eleven and one-fifth points ranked U. H. S. fourth in the North Coast section track meet. Konda and Duarte will go to Modesto for the state meet. Although W. U. H. S. track team has in its number several shining stars, each of whom did splendid work, the score at the close of the dual meet with Hayward was 96 1-6 and 51 5-6. This is easily accounted for by the fact that, though we succeeded in taking almost as many first places as Hayward’s team did, nearly all of the second and third places went to Hayward men. The high point men and stars of the Hayward meet are: Edward George, Harry Konda, John Andrade and last but not least, Tony Duarte, captain. The track team consisted of the following: Edward George Edward Enos Tony Duarte (capfa ' n) Harry Konda Kenneth Eerry Velois Fournier John Andrade Reuben Ferry Albert Leonardo Paul Gygax Richard Hotchkiss Hugh Steinhoff Lee Wilson Sabino Ramos [ 53 ] Girls Physical Education The physical education department, under the direction of Miss Lee, has done much to make the girls’ work very pleasant and interesting, and yet give them all the benefits of such a department. Miss Lee is a new teacher, but it did not take us long to get acquainted. She brought with her many new ideas, and physical education has been made more interest¬ ing than it often is. Tennis tournaments were very popular throughout the year, and the girls showed a great deal of interest in them. Baseball and basketball teams were organized and many interclass games played. Soccer was also introduced, but as it was a game entirely un¬ familiar to us, it did not create much enthusiasm. We must not forget volleyball. It too was played with a great deal of pep, especially on cold windy days when we wanted to warm up. On Saturday, April 23, the girls together with Miss Lee, and Miss Shinnick, went on a long hike which was greatly enjoyed by all. Field day was held in June and the girls participated in many events. Awards were given to the winners. All in all, we can say that this year has been a happy and interesting one in athletics. ilUcislttnatontan Jokes Mr. Solvason: Are you laughing at me? Alice Ferry: No sir. Mr. Solvason: Well what else is there in the room to laugh at? Mrs. Jackson (in shorthand) : If you girls would spit out your gum, we’d all enjoy it. Jim Collins: Get your stop watch, coach, Fm going to run the mile. Mr. Griffith: You don’t need a stop watch. What you need is a calendar. Miss Barnard (to glee club members): Now sing louder this time. Open your mouth, and throw yourself into it. Miss Sandholdt (angrily): Do you think you’re a member of the faculty? Jack Aubrey: No ma’am. Miss Sandholdt: Then why are you acting like an idiot? Mr. Peirce (physics): It gave me great pleasure to give you 80 in that last test. Ernest Brown: Aw, make it 100 and thoroughly enjoy yourself. Mr. Kinney (angrily) : I don’t expect to see you here again. Fat Coney: Watsa matter? Didja get fired? Mrs. Wright: Never use a preposotion to end a sentence with. Mrs. Dick: Was your meat cooked long enough? Ruth Gomes: I.ong enough, but not soon enough. James Hemphill (leaving at 12 p. m.): I must be off. Geraldine Harlan: I thought so the first time I met you. Mrs. Turner (examining Bill’s report card): What’s the matter William? Your marks seem to have fallen low this month. William: Well you see everything is marked down after the holidays. Margaret M.: I wonder where all the boys who can dance are? Hugh S.: Dancing with all the girls who can dance I guess. William A.: You are the breath of my life. Robin T.: Why don’t you hold your breath. Frances H. (standing in front of Miss Lee): I see funny little things in front of my eyes. Miss Lee (haughtily) : Frances, report to the office at once. Of all the sad surprises There s nothing to compare With treading in the darkness On a step that isnH there. Elizabeth C.: What’s your idea of a smart girl?” Eddie G.: One who can make her complexion taste as good as it looks. ‘ Yes,” Mila sighed, I have had three husbands and each one had the name of William.” Oh,” said the census taker, then I suppose by occupation you are a Bill collector.” Doctor: Perfectly healthy. Your pulse is as regular as clock-work. Mae D.: I don’t wonder you think so—you have hold of my wrist watch! Mrs. Brown: Didn’t I hear the clock strike five as you came in last night? Inez: Yes, mother—the thing started to strike ten, but I stopped it for fear it would awaken you. Tubby: I wonder why they always put the stop” signal on the back of the car? Leo: Where else would they put it? Tubby: I think it would be more appropriate to put it inside. Describing Lee’s surrender to Grant, Margaret Lowrie wrote: The Southern Gen¬ eral was arrayed in the insignia of his office, while Grant wore a simple union suit.” Mrs. Jackson: This plant belongs to the begonia family. Lillian Cesari: Oh, I see, and you’re keeping it for them while they are on their vacation. PARTICULAR, EH?!! (News Item): School Chief E. B. Hodges sits on sanitary board. MISPRONOUNCED Mrs. Jackson: G-U-I-D-E-D is pronounced guy-ded. Stella M.: Page a hearse! Ella S.: Margaret has a blind date tonight. Doris D.: He must be. Lucy: I am going to have my pictures taken Sunday. Billee: Oh, bushwa! Lucy: No, at Bushnell’s! Arnold: Have you any idea about the future Marie: Oh, this is so sudden! SllUislitui tontan M Mrs. Morris (angrily): I won’t say another word; we’ve had enough foolishness in this class for today.” Mr. Solvason: What is a legal relation? La Verne: A mother-in-law. Ernest Brown: Do you serve fish here? Waiter: Certainly, we cater to everyone. Eddie George: How did you get that bump on your head? Edward Coney: Oh, that’s where a thought struck me. Eddie George: Preserve it; you may never get another one.” Mr. Solvason: If I had to be sober in my classes every day, I know life would be a bore. DONATIONS QUICK! Mr. Hodges: This noon I went around and picked several grapes off the floor. Ed Enos: Let’s buy him a fresh bunch. Pearl H.: Mr. Solvason, do you curl your hair? Mr. Solvason: No, but I think you do. Pearl H.: You’re mistaken, I don’t. Mr. Solvason: I didn’t mean that you curled my hair. Mrs. Fournier: Velois, I wish you’d be a good little boy. Velois F.: I’ll be good for a nickel. Mrs. Fournier: The idea! Why can’t you be like your father, good for nothing? La Verne S.: A kiss speaks volumes they say. Floyd D.: Yes, don’t you think it would be a good idea to start a library? A change of lipstick, now and then. Is relished by the best of men. Keep that school girl complexion out of the rain. Anna S. (coyly) : Dear, if I do the cooking for a whole year, what do I get? Percy: My life insurance, probably. Jack A.: How long will I have to wait for a shave? Barber: Two or three years yet son. (And then they wonder why Jack looks so blue.) Mr. Solvason (angrily): If this class doesn’t settle down to business. I’ll get on my high horse and go after you. lUasliini tontan Margaret L.: Two hair nets, please. Clerk: What strength? Margaret L.: Two dances and one automobile ride. Della Dennis: How do you spell lily? Mr. Goold (absent mindedly) : T-i-ll-i-e. Isabel F.: May I see something cheap in a hat? Clerk: Put this one on, and look in the mirror. Mr. Goold: What are four well know bases? James C.: First, second, third and home. Mr. Gatchel received the following message: ' ' Congrats. It’s a boy. (Signed) Dr. Blank.” Wild excitement! Then, grabbing the phone: - _W_Wait till I tell my wife about this!” Bob A. Do you like boys with blue eyes? Jewell A. No, I prefer them with green backs. Bill Anderson: The Washington Union High School certainly turns out good men. Jack A. Why, when did you graduate? Bill A.: Graduate? I didn’t graduate; I was turned out. Lester N.: Darling, what are you thinking about? Geraldine F.: Oh, nothing much. Lester N.: I did hope you were thinking of me. Geraldine F.: I was. Pete Sousa: Why are you taking that lantern with you if you’re going courting? I never carried lights myself. Ray Joliff: And just look what you got! Frances Ann: What’s wrong, Clarabelle? Clarabelle: I-I-burnt my h-hand in the h-h-water. Frances Ann: Serves you right, you little fool. Why didn’t you feel the water before you put your hand in it? Mrs. Jackson (dictating shorthand) : Elixir. Viola: The mean brute. prize. Mr. Shinn: I tell you my boy, the man who marries my daughter, Lucy, gets a Young Hopeful: Well, now, that’s an inducement. Masliinatonian . Tis sweet to love, But oh, how bit ter I To love a girl And then not git ter. Michael O.: Where’s Ernest Brown? Jimmie C.: He’s over eating at Dick’s Mike: Ha! Ha! That’s a good one! ’ ' lo ever heard of Ernest overeating. LaVerne (at 2 a. m.) : A penny for your thoughts, dear. Floyd: I was just thinking of going. Mr. Stivers: Give him a dollar; it’s worth it. Bud Ruschin: Papa, give me 10 cents to see the serpent at the circus. Mr. Ruschin: What! Such extravagance! Here’s a magnifying glass; go find worm. The nervous father brought his twins to be baptised. Minister: Names, please? Father: K-Kidney—SsSteak! Wife: Bonehead! He means Sidney and Kate. Inquisitive visitor: Why are you scratching your head, my little man? Little Man: ’Cause I’m the only one who knows where it itches. Lady (at dog store) : It’s not that we don’t like the dog we bought from you, but our flat is so small. Haven’t you a dog that wags his tail up and down? Bill R.: I wish I could revise the alphabet. Mila: Why, what would you do? Bill R.: I’d put U and I closer together. Antoinette B. (at the piano): There, Ernie, I’ve played your favorite piece all the way through without the music. Ernie P.: Hm-m, I thought something was missing. Bill A.: Let’s do something unusual. Robin T.: All right, you pay for the tickets. (No, there is no mistake in the print.) Josephine B. (head on his shoulder) : Your shoulder is so soft. Fritz: So is your head. DIRECTIONS Please write all criticisms of the joke department neatly on one side of paper only and then place them carefully in the waste basket. llaglttnatonian E. M. GRIMMER, M. D. PHYSICIAN and SURGEON PHONE 9 Irvington California ' � }• 4 5ou DR. E. A. ORMSBY PHYSICIAN and SURGEON Office hours 1:30 to 4:30 Phone Main 27 Centerville California G. 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