Washington High School - Washingtonian Yearbook (Fremont, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 98 of the 1931 volume:

v-«, H ' w- CoLJ ' Ce ?y ' ) ' JU (hJU ' thu ‘ “ 3 OW-Wol « v ' • 4 WASHINGTONIAN ’T ' uhlished by the Higli School Centerville California Joreword As the great Gods of the Classic Myths excelled in everything, so have we striven to excel through our school years. The Washingtonian of 1931 is designed to present a picture of school life during one of these unforgettable years. To show in what degree we have succeeded in our attempts at following the finer examples of excellence set forth in these myths; To renew our feeling of pride in a clean record of sportsmanship through defeat and success; To act as a testimonial for a school spirit which has never waned; To bring back memories of difficulties overcome; And to keep the goal toward which we were striving And the ideals upheld in Washington Union High School Fresh in the hearts of each one of us: These are the aims of this chronicle. It is our hope that in some measure we have accomplished them. Dedication As an expression of our sincere appreciation For tbeir loyalty in times of trial, For tlteir never-failing interest In our various activities, For their ceaseless efforts as our advisors To help us in every way With wise counsel always ready when needed. And because of their unselfish sacrifice of time and labor in our behalf. We, the members of the class of ’31, Dedicate this volume of the Washingtonian To our friends and advisors— Mrs. Jackson Mr. Webb Miss Knoles Mr. Hodges Mrs. Wood Mr. Metre Mrs. Wright The Gymnasium Mr. E. B. Hodges, B. Di., B. A., M. A. Principal “Most of his time Is spent in helping ' others.” Miss E. Marie Sandholcit, B. A. Vice Principal, Mathematics. “She’s kind and fair With virtues rare. We love her—just because.” Mr. J. V. Goo Id, B. A. Vice Principal, Laboratory Science. “And who loves nature more Than he, whose heart has learned To read her skill and art?” zyidministratton Principal ' s Message Dear Seniors of the Class of ’31: Your eyes are turned toward the future. Your hearts burn with hope, ambition, world is before you. W hat impression will you make on it or wixl it rnake on you? What can you, individually, do to make the world a better place m which to live and in which others may live? First, you can develop certain characteristics in your lives which will point you out as one who loves his fellow men. Cultivate unselfishness, think and live service, radiate happiness and hope, be democratic in thought and action, work with a definite purpose, take time to think constructively, sanely, and with directness toward some of the great problems of our day and of the future, develop the friendships of that type of person whose opinions you most respect. Second, develop leadership in yourself by taking a firm self control. Aim definitely at that type of leadership which you will enjoy. Study the great leaders, applying to yourself such of their attributes as will most surely help 3 ou. Fielp others to develop their leadership. The world needs dependable leaders, unselfish and untiring, more than it needs anything else. Serve! Third, live completely, training yourself to enjoy work, to recreate your powers through the proper use of your leisure time and to be an uplift to those with whom you associate. The older generation are questioning the modern way. It is for you to prove that the world is getting better. Those of us who really know you, who feel your heart throbs of hope, have confidence in you and in your possibilities of accomplishment. Go forth and in the cause of better mankind, WIN! Page Seven Mrs. E. M. Wright, B. A. Library ‘She is kind and sincere, And ever ready to lend a helping hand.” Miss L. E. Sayles, B. A., M. A. Vocal Music, Art • ' Sweetness, truth. And every grace. Are read distinctly her fac Miss L. M. Wright, B. A. Languages ‘‘She is so fair, so kind. So . blessed a disposi¬ tion.” Miss G. L Knoles, B. A., M. A. English, History “All humble worth she strives to raise, She will not be praised, Yet she loves to praise.” Miss L Liston, B. A. Physical Education for Girls ‘‘May you live as long as you like, And have what you like as long as you live.” B. A. Social Science, English “I laugh not at an¬ other ' s loss: I grudge not another’s gain.” Miss B. V. Taylor, FACULTY 19 3 1 Mr. W. D. Mette Auto Mechanics, Shop ‘‘Gf all the world’s en¬ joyments That ever valued were. There’s none of our em¬ ployment With fishing can com¬ pare.” Mr. B. L. Webb, B. S. ‘‘H ere we have a scholar. And a gentleman, Who is. withal, a jolly good fellow.” Mr. W. E. Gravestock B. A. Social Science, Commer¬ cial Law “Let him live to be a hundred. We want him here on earth.” Mr. J. B. Hill, B. A., M. A. Mathematics, Laboratory Science “So wise, he tells what time of day The clock does strike by algebra.” Miss R. A. Nicely, B. A. English, Dramatics “By her smile you shall know her, A friend both kind and sincere.” Page Eight Henrietta Flores “My crown is in my heart, Not on my head. Nor to be seen, My crown is called con¬ tent.” Florence Caldeira “A g-audy dress and gentle air May slightly touch the heart. But it’s innocence and modesty That polishes the dart.” Helen Corriea “Let me live in a house by the side of the road, And be a friend to man.” Edith Rogers “Have you found your life distasteful? Mine did, and does seem sweet.” I I i I i I “He speaketh not. Yet there lies, A conversation in liis t ' V es.” Yoneo Nakayama “1 am because I think i am. 1 can because T think 1 can.” Eugene Bettencourt “A still. small voice spake unto me. When you are full of woe and misery Smile, for it is better not to be.” Roy Secada James Beveridge •Jimnre is as cheerful as anyone could be, A n d unlike other Scotchmen. His smiles are always ree.” Page Ten SENIORS] 19 3 1 Leland Telxes ‘I’ll act with Prudence, Put. if success 1 must never find, Then come. Misfortune, I’ll -meet thee with an undaunted mind.” Manuel Amaral “His nickname, they say, is Lolly, He’s not tall in stature, ’tis true. Hut that li ht-foote spirit called Polly He has kept at a dis- p tance, can you?” ' Wallace Pond “Pive minutes a day to study, Pour hours a day to eat, Light hours to think how tired I am. Twelve hours and more to sleep.” Edward Lebon “Pddie is a baseball star. His batting- average Is much above par.” Vesta Reivere “A jolly girl Without care or trou¬ ble. Whose voice with laughter always bub¬ bles.” Dorothea Silveira “A song to sing. And a crust to share, A smile to give And a grief to bear.” Inez Rivers “Por she is just the quiet kind. Whose natures never vary.” Elsie Silva “She is tall and slender. Pull of grace. With a kind heart, And a smiling face.” Page Kleven Agatha Willis “To those who know thee not, No words can paint! And those who know thee, Know all words are faint.” Irene Cieslak ■‘Her smile is as twinkl¬ ing ' . As her golden hair is bright.” Arlene Oliveira “She has the inexpress¬ ible good fortune To win true hearts And the merit to keep them.” Irene Oliveira ‘W’ith hands that are long and slender, IL ' nee makes those typ¬ ing keys surrender.” Romaine Reivere H e ' d undertake t o proye, by force Of argument, a man’s no horse. He’d prove a buzzard is no fowl. And that a lord may be an owl.” Milton Monger “Never was 1 afraid of women I Catch me vampire. If you can!” George Colev “Tlie common, all men have: That which is rare Men thereft)re seek to have, . nd care to keep.” Frank Mattos “Life is a jest. All things show it. 1 thought so once, I’.iit now 1 know it.” Page Twelve “A rare mixture of jol¬ lity and fun. Who relishes a joke, And lejoiees in a pun,” Donald Spetti “Nothing- but himself, Could be his equal. If he has any faults. He has kept us in doubt.” Avilla does the best his -Circumstance allows Does well, acts nobly; Anf� els could do ' no more.” Eugene Justus “How fit to employ. All the heart and soul, I ' orever in joy.” Clarence Lucas SENIORS 19 3 1 Sophie Swanson “ The finomes of joy and S ' ladness And the spirit of the gay Enchant her happy lau£ hter And chase all care away,” Roumilda Rose ‘‘Other girls may cut their hair. Hut T intend to keep my curls,” SUMI Nakashima ‘ S till climbing- after knowledge infinite, And always moving r e s t 1 e ss as the spheres.’ Aldina Perry ■■h )r come days happy or come days sad, I count no hours but the ones made glad.” Page Thirteen Bolivar Lerma “I find the earth not gray but rosy, Heaven not grim but fair of hue.” JIHARA ‘Who counts each day lost Unless he accomplishes something ' .” Vincent Bettencourt “Laugh at all things great and small. And unlike Humpty you’ll never fall.” Edward Bimemiller •‘What’s a circle or two To a mathematician who Understands theorems and triangles And knows his tangents and rectangles.” Nadine Seppi “A petite miss Who always seems To be enjoying Hach moment of bliss.” Judith Gronley “ ’Twas not her golden ringlets bright, Her lips like roses wet with dew It was her eyes of bon- nie blue.” Mitsuye Kawaguchi ‘‘A truer, nobler, trusti¬ er heart. More loving or more loyal never beat Within a human breast.” Lola Luna ‘‘The world goes up and the world goes down. And the sunshine fol¬ lows the rain And yesterday’s sneers and yesterday’s frown Can never come back again.” Page Fourteen Aileen Steinhoff “Nobody was able to re¬ sist Her coaxing- manner And nobody had any business to.” ‘A vale to cross and a hill to climb, The prose of life takes the lilt of rhyme.” Eleanor Alt “We can live without culture, We can live without books, But how, oh how, can we live without cooks?” Mae Andrade “A little laughter Perhaps some tears Throughout the weeks And the months and the years.” c ' • Joseph Ferry “Never cry over spilt milk. Run and catch the cow.” Mariano Pechon “My life’s work will be great. But what ’twill be 1 know not yet.” “A man who has many friends, And shows himself friendly.” Louis Neves “He’s happy, he’s true. And we all know that Into the business world he’ll go.” l agc Fifteen Irma Dutra •‘Languor is not in your heart. Weakness is not in your word Weariness not on youi brow.” Elizabeth Laudenslager “Ready to work, Ready to play. Ready to help Whomever she may.” Lillian Avila “A full rich nature Free to trust, Keeping- with many a light disguise. The secret of self-sa fice.” SENIORS d 9 3 1 Elsie Costa “A comrade, blithe and full of glee, Who dares to laugh out, loud and free.” Olivia Foster “Vain, very vain My weary search to Cind, That bliss which centers c;nly in the mind.” Samuel Kerns “The silent wonder Who looks like a wo¬ man hater, LUit who can tell?” Lenore FiOLM “If ever 1 falter more or less In my great task of happiness Lord, Thy most pointed pleasure take. And stab my spirit broad awake.” Page Sixteen Alice Sequeira “bhe talks nice, She acts nice, She is nice.” Clarence SOITO Care will kill a cat, rherefore, let’s be mer¬ ry.” Edward Rose v hen I go up the hill of prosperity, [ hope I never meet any friends coming down.” do not think me vain, r ut what has one’ s height to do with one’s brain?” Tsurue Sakaki “Let us then be up and doing. With a heart for any fate, Still achieving, still pursuing ' Learn to labor and to wait.” Gladys Rose ‘VV’hy all the excitement and flurry? iVothing’s important enough to make me hurry.” Ida Sequeira Page Seventeen Senior Class of ' 31 _ President Vice-President _ Secretary _ Treasurer CLASS OFFICERS Eugene Bettencourt _ Joseph A vile a _ Ida Sequeira _ Elsie Costa _ Lawrence Pine _ Yell Leader Agatha Villis _ Class Reporter Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. right, Miss Knoles, Mrs. Wood (first semester), Mr. Mette, Mr. Webb, Mr. Hodges _ _ Advisors MOTTO Let Our Knowledge Increase COLORS Pink and Green FLOWER Pink Carnation In the fall of the year 1927 a group of eager freshmen entered the protecting portals of Washington Union High School. Their goal was the peak of knowledge; their byword, success. Four years have taken wing; that freshman class with a few exceptions is about to take another long stride forward. We leave Washington, to battle v ith a world greater, larger, but never any better, and we, the senior class of ’31, feel that we are well prepared! Page Eighteen Class of SI Seniors of ’31! Seniors, hurrah! Our pep will lead us and our class shall always win the honors. We’ll fight for ’31 all through the year, And as e swing along our guiding star is always shining clear. We’re traveling on Life’s road, none pass us by We’ll never change our course and our aim is high We’re striving for our goal, we’re bound to win No other class can beat—The senior class! The class of ’31! —Agatha Willis and Sophie Swanson. Dear school, strange seas are calling us. In swift farewell we grasp your hand. Now we embark in mystery ships. Bound for an unknown land. Many a wave and wintry storm. We’ve buffeted with success. And now through calm and hurricane. We sight the sea’s unrest. And Washington, in our voyage of Life, We’ll remember these lessons taught. You guided our practice trips; we know Each mariner’s good you sought. Then, farewell, old pals, we’ll meet again. When we’ve staked our claims afar. And, now, shipmates, a rousing cheer As we steer beyond the bar. —Mitsuye Kawaguchi. Page Nineteen Horrorscope NAM K KNOWN AS FAVORITE SAYING NOTED FOR AMBITION DESTINY K. ALT Ruby Face 1 hope to about! Arguments Aesthetic dancer Bum cook M. AM A UAL Lolly Blah! Football Tall man Doctor M. ANDRADE Maesic Wrong number. Coyness Artist’s model Side-show performer U AVII.A E1I Horsefeathors! Cowboy ditties Horse doctor Waitress J. AVI 1,LA Joey I la Brown eyes Futuristic artist Shoe clerk E. BETTENCOURT Gene Hm-m. First cornet Lawyer Blacksmith V. BETTENCOURT Rabbit 1 don’t know. Band Politician Rabbit raiser .1. BEVERIDGE Chink oh. yeah! Baby face Soap manufacturer Swiss yodeler E. HIM EMILLEK Ed This here. Shyness President Shakespearean actor I-', caldeira Flossie 1 like that Talking Debater Trapeze performer 1. CIESLAK Oh. you know. Chewing fingernails Brunette English professor Coley Order, please! End runs Good A. S. president U. S. Senator Shorty Ch goodness! Tallness Curly hair Milkmaid Lefty Oh. peanuts! Look eyelashes Authoress Farmer’s wife Suuirmy You’re crazy. Her curves Mannequin Pitcher Whoa! Horses Bronco buster Sheep-herder Hen Gee. I dun no. Accuracy Circus queen Flea trainer ’Zut so? IntroducinK new styles Married Id maid Which one? Muscles Sheik Dnncing teacher Hurry up. Corky. Locks Skinny Gate-keeper Not much. Persistence Heart breaker .Id lady's home K. JUSTUS Hello, sweetheart. Quick service Bond salesman Butcher For crying out loud. Questions Chauffeur Laundress S. KERNS Shlek You wouldn’t kid roe? Shy dances Movie hero Mayor of Niles vileen. are you coming’ Mechanical inclinations Nurse Elevator drl Sure! Throwing thing Pitcher Dog catcher In your hat Poetry A Hist Sian painter 1 don’t believe It Red hair To be busy Keeper of nuts oh. you would Her junior Soprano Marriage What do you think? Bruins Walking encyclopedia One of Lucas' charges M. MUNGER Genius Lovinu the ladies Poet Policeman Horrorscope NAM K KNOWN AS KAVORITK SA VINO NOTED FOR AMBITION DKSTINY S. NAKASHIMA Sum 1 don’t think so. Chev. coupe Farmerette Moon gazer V. XAKAVAMA Handsome 1 know. Ability Banker Taxi-driver 1 NEVES Neves Maybe. ('rations Floorwalker Deck band A. OLIVKI RA Boom This way. ■editorials Miss America lunicnrist 1. OLIVEIRA Renee You think so? Typewriter To be rich Nite-club hostess M. PECHON Tamale Of course. Dental-ad smile Public speaker Choir-master A. I’KHUV AI For heaven’s sake. Curiosity Ice-skater Hairdresser L. PINK Rally Aw. heck! Forwardness San Quentin yell-leader Prune picker V. POND Wally Search me. Briskness Druggist Ambulance driver It. RKIVKUK Lead Dlzzy’er n’ a loon. Water wave A John Gilbert Missionary V. RKIVKUK Chubby You're goofy. Chuckle Vamp of the world Keeper of stray cats 1. UIVKKS I nee Believe me. Hair Housewife Frog raiser K. KOOKItS Dimples For cryin’ in tin- sink. Sarcasm Second Clara Bow Merry widow K. UOSK Squirt For cripes sake. Ford coupe Camel driver Postman O. UOSK Speedy What? Calmness Women’s light weight champ Toe dancer It. UOSK Mil Gee. I don't know. Curls Preacher's wife Cabaret dancer T. SAKAKI Toots Yes, yes. K nowledge Tax collector Evangelist It. SECADA Roy. boy C h. boy. Piano play ink' Aviator Hermit N. SKPPI Nay Oh! Cuteness Own an Austin Spanish vampire A. SKQITKI It A AI Hey! Those eyes Designer Private stamp llcker 1. SEQl'EIRA Little Ida Of course not. Size Lion tamer Tight-rope walker K. SI KVA Kl Thu re! Fingernails Golf-player Window washer O. SILVA Ollle Goodnes! Winn ink' ways To g to Hawaii Organ grinder l . SI KV Kilt A Dot O. Jimlny! Speeches A cow-girl After-dinner speaker i”. SO I TO So it $ X $!—?|?-ft Brusqueness Preacher Hookey cop I). SPKTTI Don Oh. how dumb! Hair comb Second Paderewski Hog-caller A. STKINHOKF Knid Holy man! Winsomeness First lady president Opera singer S. SWANSON Sunny Mammy! Disposition A career Crooning lullabies K. TKKKES Lee O. my operation! Wise cracks Hog raiser Undertaker O. UJ IMARA Moses It’s like this Unlimited knowledge Radio announcer Baby snatcher A WILLIS Will Oh. dear! Sophisticated bathing beautyJunior Class of ' 32 Howard Blacow _ President Edward Kettman - _ Vice-President Mildred Durham _ Secretary Frances Anderson _ Treasurer Albert Vasconcellos _ - - Tell Leader Hisakazu Nakagawara _ - Class Reporter Mr. Gravestock, Mrs. Morris, Miss Roberts, Miss Sandholdt, Mr. Solvason _ __ Advisors MOTTO May Our Knowledge Increase COLORS FLOWER Light Green and Gold Sweet Pea l age Twenty-two Sophomo7X’ Class of ' 33 John Coley _ President Muriel Fournier _ Vice-President Joe R. Faria __ __ _ Secretary Anne Furtauo _ . . _ _ _ _ Treasurer Vasco Salvadorini _ _ _ Yell Leader Jewell Amaral . _ _ Class Reporter Mr. Hill, iMr. Moore, Miss Liston, Miss Sayles, Mr. Kibby, Mr. Kimber _ Advisors Pag-e Twenty-three Jreshman Class of 34 Frank Dusterberry _ _ . President Ruel Brown _ _ _ Vice-President Bonnie May _ _ _ Secretary Harry Cieslak _ _ _ Treasurer Vivian Luna . _ _ _ Class Reporter Mr. Goold, Miss Wright, Miss Taylor, Mr. Regli, Miss Nicely _ _ _ _ Advisors MOTTO Deeds, Not Words COLORS FLOWER Blue and White Yellow Rose Pag-e Twenty-four Jreshman Class A mighty band of shy, timid looking students entered the halls of Washington Union High in the fall of 193 0. This freshman class broke the record of all the previous classes with an enrollment of one-hundred and sixty-three students. For the first few days they tramped the halls with a blank look on their faces, trying to find the correct room. The shy, awkward freshmen encountered many strange faces, but in the course of a few days they began to get acquainted with the high and mighty seniors, and with their fellow classmen. They have taken a part in the activities of the school. They have participated in plays, band, orchestra, athletics, and operetta. It is surprising to know the number of things a freshman can do for the school if he really tries. Page Twenty-five Our Hhrary Ever since Washington Union High School has been in existence, it has contained a library. It has been only in the last four years, however, that we have had a librarian, who devotes all her time and attention to the development and improvement of our library. Over five thousand books may be found in this library and magazines which exceed seventy in number. At the end of each year the old periodicals and magazines are bound and kept for reference. Due to lack of space the text-book room was converted into a class room with the result that the text books were placed in the library. This made things slightly crowded. Our library is excellent in character, and it contains all the material neces¬ sary for every department in high school. New additions are being made each year making it a bigger and better library. Pag-e Twenty-six James I]everidj;e, Boys ' Athletic Manager; Irma Dutra, Girls’ Athletic Manager; Albert Vasconcellos, Yell I eader; Clarence Lucas, Treasurer; Aileen Steinhoff, Secretary; George Coley, I’resident; Arlene Oliveira, ‘Yice-President. Associated Students Message From the President We, the outgoing student body officers, come with no little regret to the moment when we must take our leave. It is at this point in our departure that we stop to think of both the past and the future. We can look back on the past with a great deal of pleasure. There have been many outstanding successes during the year. The Thanksgiving ball was given by the student body and was an especially successful affair. The dedication of the new gymnasium was also an event of great importance. When we look toward the future, we think of the things that can be accomplished and probably will be. The buildings will grow, more students will enroll, and our fine grounds will improve rapidly. I want to thank the students for their loyal support, the members of the faculty for their indispensible guidance, all committees and advisors for their help, and anyone who helped the organization in any way. — George Coley. Page Twenty-seven TCP ROW—Miss Sandholdt, Laura Burns, Eleanor Bernardo, Elsie Silva, Judith Gronley, Bonnie May, June Witherly, Vivian Luna, Irene Cieslak, Olivia Foster. BOTTOM ROW—Irene Oliveira, Irene Muniz, Alma Bettencourt, Irma Dutra, Lola lama, Clive Silva, Mae Andrade, Aldina Perry. Qirls ’ J figue Olive Silva _ Mae Andrade Lola Luna _ Aldina Perry Irma Dutra .. June Witherly Elsie Silva _ Irene Cieslak Miss Sandholdt _ President _ Vice-President _ Secretary __ Treasurer __ Yell Leader _ Chairman of Program Committee _ Chairman of Hospitality Committee Chairman of Ways and Means Committee _ Advisor The Girls’ League is an organization composed entirely of girls for the purpose of promoting a spirit of friendship throughout the school. Since its organization in 1919, this league has successfully fulfilled its purpose. The Girls’ League holds an important part among other schools. Each year our delegates attend the annual convention. This organization sponsors many activities during the year. The annual freshman reception is given in order to get the freshmen acquainted with the upper classmen. The Christmas party always brings joy and happiness. Much gratitude is extended to Miss Sandholdt, their faithful dean, for her hearty cooperation and untiring efforts to make the Girls’ League what it is today. Page Twenty-eight TOI’ ROW—Ted Lo an, Roy Secada, Frank Mattes, Sam Kerns, Ernest Garcia, Elmo Grimmer, Edward Lebon, John Munger. BOTTOiM ROW—Mr. Hodges, Billie Dick, Harry Cieslak, Lawrence Pine, Frank Duster- berry, Joseph Avilla, James Beveridge, Manuel Amaral. Hoys ’ league Frank Mattos Roy Secada _ Billie Dick _ Joseph Avilla _ Sam Kerns _ Romaine Reivere Edward Lebon Manuel Amaral Mr. Hodges _ _ President _ Vice-President _-_ Secretary _ Treasurer _ Chairman of Program Committee -- _ Chairman of Service Committee Chairman of ' Ways and Means Committee _Chairman of Improvement Committee _ Advisor . The Boys’ League is an organization composed of all the boys in school. It was organized four years ago under the leadership of Mr. Hodges, the advisor. The Get Acquainted Day” is sponsored by the members of this organization, in order to get the freshman better acquainted with the upper classman, and to create a spirit of friendliness throughout the whole school. The Boys’ League was organized for the purpose of serving and improving our school in every way possible, and they have fulfilled their purpose. Page Twenty-nine Soyj’ ‘7 ” Club Joseph Avilla _ President Roy Secada _ Secretary Harold Faria _ Treasurer Mr. Regli _ Advisor The Boys Club is composed of the boys who have earned their ' W” in athletics. They contribute their service to the school in every way possible. When the grammar schools have their play day, they conduct the field events and assist the children. This organization has increased year by year, and looks forward to many successful years. In order to become eligible to this organization, the new members have to go through some trying experiences. When the boys were initiated they had to strut around the school grounds with their pants rolled up to the knees, and a large ' W” painted in red on their faces. In spite of the performance they have to undergo, they all look forward with great enthusiasm to the day when they will receive their W ’, and become eligible to membership in this organization. Page Thirty % Qirls ’ Club Irma Dutba _ Roumilda Rose Alice Sequeira Miss Liston _ _ - President _ Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer - Advisor In 192 8 the Girls’ ” V” Club was organized for the purpose of promoting better sportsmanship among the girls in our school. Its chief aim is to render service to the school. The girls who have earned their W” in athletics are the only ones who are eligible to become members oi this organization. In former years a score of 500 points was required to earn the W” but now the requirement has been raised to 750 points. Each time a student is a participant in a team she is entitled to 100 points. The organization has increased rapidly in membership. On Thanksgiving, baskets of food and clothing are distributed to the needy families in the community by the members of this society. This year the girls acted as hostesses to the girls from Hayward, Amador and Castlemont High Schools in girls’ play-day which was established to develop better sportsmanship, and athletic abilities among the different schools. Page Thirty-one -v ‘. ' -‘1 ' r ' t r ■ ' ' ., � . • V ' ■! TOP ROW—Mr. Solvascn, Donald Spetti, Yasuto Kate. Mildred Durham, Lola Duna, Louis Neves, Sophie Swanson, Agatha MTllis, Henrietta Flores, Joseph Avilla, Kiyo Aiura, Chiyeme Kato, Masako Hirabayashi. Mr. Hodges. v,- v,. LOWER ROW—Toshi Tomimatsu, Joe R. Faria, Keiko Koga, Mitsuye Kawaguchi, Tsur ue Sakaki, Sumi Nakashima, Ida Sequeira, Arlene Silveira, Alice Sequeira, h rank Duster- berry, Tom Kitashima. Scholarship Society Henrietta Flores - - President Lola Luna _ Vice-President Sumi Nakashima _ Secretary-Treasurer Agatha Willis _ Program Chairman Ida Sequeira _ Publicity Manager Mr. Hodges, Mr. Solvason _ _ Advisors The Scholarship Society of Washington Union High School was organized in 1925, as Chapter No. 111 of the California Scholarship Federation. This society was organized for the purpose of giving recognition to the students who have achieved a high standard in their studies. The seniors who have attained a high standard during their four years in high schccl, receive the scholarship seal (gold seal) on their diplomas, and are presented with the gold C. S. F. pin at commencement. Every year delegates are sent to represent our school at the various annual conventions. The student body budget allows a certain amount of money for the expenditures of this organization. Under the capable leadership of the advisors, Mr. Hedges and Mr. Solvason, the scholarship society has attained its purpose, and has well represented its motto, Scholarship for Service.” At the beginning of every semester the new members are initiated into this society. This initiation is enjoyed by new and old merrbers. Due to the higher standard in marking, this organization has decreased in membership. On May 14, the scholarship members entertained the student body with a short skit and other various selections. Scholarship week was sponsored by this society in order to create more interest among the students on the subject of scholarship. Page Thirty-two The Hoot Owls Mildred Durham _President Howard Blacow _ Secretary Jewell Amaral _Program Chairman Mr. Gravestock, Miss Knoles, Miss Roberts, Miss Taylor _Advisors The debating club has adopted the name of ' Hoot Owls.” A Southern Alameda County Debate League has been established, and Mildred Durham, from Washington High, has been elected as its president. The participants of this league are, Hayward, Amador, Livermore, and Washington Union High Schools. A debate was held between the students and faculty members and a great deal of interest has been aroused throughout the school in debating. The Hoot Owls worked very hard with the aid of the advisors for the preparation of a debate which was held with Hayward High on April 17 . The question for the debate was, Resolved: That a Junior College Should Be Established and Maintained in Southern Alameda County.” The speakers were: Affirmative Negative Evelyn Marie Rose Frances Anderson Edward Kettman Howard Blacow The Hoot Owls” have maintained a great interest on this subject, and are striving to be the best amateur debaters of Alameda County. Pag-e Thirty-three TOP ROW—J. Coley, E. Grimmer, Boys’ Sports; B. Dick, H. Nakagawara, ' 32 Class Reporter; J, R. Faria, Student Body. SECOND ROW—Mr. Kibby, Advisor; T. Kitashima, Business Manager; E. Carroll. D. Marciel, News; W. Bowie, Features; Mr. Moore, Advisor. THIRD ROW—R. Kettman, Organizations; J. Amaral, ' 33 Class Reporter; I. Olive ira, Typist, I. Muniz, Girls’ Sports; V. Orcutt, Exchange; J. Yockey, Features; M. Alver- naz. Alumni; A. Willis, ’31 Class Reporter. FOURTH ROW—M. Kawaguchi, News; M. Fournier, Girls’ League; V. Luna, ' 34 Class Reporter; T. Sakaki, Editor; L. Burns, News; A. Oliveira, Associate Editor; F. An¬ derson, Literary; I. Sequeira, Scholarship. The Hatchet Washington Union High School was awarded the first prize in the State Editorial contest, although it was the first time our school competed in this type of contest. Under the able direction of Mr. Moore, the journalistic instructor, and the co¬ operation of the students, the Hatchet has shown a great improvement during the past year. Much credit is due to Mr. Kibby, who takes care of the printing that is done on this paper. Since the first issue of this paper it has increased from a two column journal to a five column one. Formerly it was only published two or three times a year, but now it is turned out twice a month. The Hatchet supplies the students with the news of all the events that take place around the school, and also informs them about the activi¬ ties of the various organizations. A journalistic department was established in 1929 with Mr. Moore as the in¬ structor. This class is chiefly composed of members who are interested in journalistic work, thus helping to make the Hatchet a bigger and better publication. Page Thirty-four Penguins A literary club was organized this year for the purpose of giving the students an opportunity to display their writing ability. This organization has adopted Tenguins” as its name. The maga zine which is to be published twice a year is called the Tnkling.” Eleanor Alt is the editor in chief of the Inkling”, and Howard Blacow is the Associate Editor. Two members from each English class are chosen to supervise the obtaining of articles for this magazine. Much credit is due Miss Knoles who is working hard to make the Inkling” an outstanding feature. The English department has established this organization for the benefit of the students, and to increase their interest in literature. It is hoped that this magazine will be continued in the future, and that it will create a great interest among the students, and develop some distinguished writers. Pag-e Thirty-five Hi- Y Club OFFICERS Ernest Garcia _ President John Monger _ Vice-President Elmo Grimmer _ Secretary Paul Aust _ Treasurer Mr. Webb, Mr. FIodges, Mr. Regli _Advisors The Hi-Y Club is a newly organized society composed entirely of boys who desire to render services to the school. Its purpose is to promote clean sportsmanship, clean speech, and a high moral standing among the students. During the year this organization sponsors social affairs among its members. The new members are chosen by a unanimous vote of the society. They are admitted as members after a strenuous initiation. Together ' with the initiation, the new members were treated to a wiener roast by the old members. The members of the Ffi-Y Club assist m keeping the school grounds in perfect condition. A successful future is expected and it is hoped that this organization will alvv ays strive to reach its goal, as it has done in the past year. The Opet etta A Viennese operetta, Pickles, or In Old Vienna,” was successfully presented on April 10, by a large group of Washingtonians. Success of the evening was largely due to the hard work of Miss Lesda Sayles, director. The setting is in old Vienna. Evan Orelli as Jonas H. Pennington, an American millionaire pickle manufacturer, with his daughter, June, or Barbara Laudenslager, arrive in Vienna at carnival time. Lady Vivian, a wealthy Englishwoman, portrayed by Sophie Swanson, also arrive on her annual quest in search of her daughter who was lost near Vienna when a baby. Kinski, Karl Nordvik, plots to substitute the lost child and marry her for her fortune. A band of gypsies led by Harry Cieslak as Jigo arrive at the carnival with his supposed daughter, Elsie Silva or Ilona. Events all lead to the gypsy camp where a magic pool reveals the face of Lady Vivian’s daughter. Ilona is restored to her mother. Lady Vivian, who consents to become Mrs. Pennington. Leland Telles, a poor artist, wins recognition for his art and also the hand of June Pennington. Clarence Soito as Jones, the advertising expert for Pen¬ nington, is rewarded the hand of Ilona after his successful advertising campaign. A fine chorus of singers supplemented the soloists. The W. U. H. S. orchestra played the full score accompaniment which added to the success of the operetta. Pag e Thirty-seven Orxhestra The progress of the forty-five piece orchestra of Washington Union High School has been remarkable in the past year. Without doubt the credit is due to Mr. John E. Kimber, for his steadfast work and earnestness to make it the state’s best orchestra. On May second the orchestra journeyed to San Francisco to compete in the state orchestra contest. This was the first time that California has sponsored a state-wide orchestra contest. The group played at the Country Club, and made several appearances at the differ¬ ent high school plays. Especially fine selections were rendered when Adam and Eva” and Skidding” wre presented. It also played the full score accompaniment for the operetta, Pickles, or In Old Vienna.” The orchestra was organized in 1924 with thirteen players under the leadership of Mr. Ebert. Since then the orchestra has been growing and progressing by leaps and bounds. Page Thirty-eight Band The well known Washington band, composed of some eighty-five players, has just completed its fourth successful year after its organization in 1927. With the completion of the new gymnasium, the band struck off the first chord of joyous tidings which marked Washington’s most memorable event of the year. During the athletic season the band was always on the bleachers striking out peppy marches and the school song, which helped put spirit into the players. On May 8 th, 1931, the group went to Sacramento to compete in the State Band Contest in search of more honors for the school. The W. U. H. S. band is scheduled to play at the opening of the Sunnyvale Naval Airbase on July 4. Owing to the patient and earnest work of Mr. John E. Kimber, our instructor, the band has developed to be one of the great prides of the school. Page Thirty-nine SEATED—Sophie Swanson, Olivia Foster, Arlene Oliveira, Aileen Steinhoff, Judith Gron- ley, Miss Nicely, Director. STANDING—Edward Bimemiller, Georj e Coley, Wallace I’ond, Clarence Lucas, Bolivar Lerma. Senior Play A capable cast chosen from the Senior class presented Skidding,” a three act com¬ edy, on May 15. This successful play was directed by Miss R. Aubrey Nicely. A picture of a modern American family life was portrayed. This is a story of a college girl who falls in love just as a career is opening up to her and the difficulties she has in adjusting her romance. Marion Hardy, the modern college girl, was cleverly portrayed by Aileen Steinhoff. George Coley as Wayne Trenton III played opposite her as the boy friend. Clarence Lucas as Andy, the adorable lad, with his first case” kept the audience in a gale of merriment with his humorous observances. Edward Bime¬ miller seen as Grandpa Hardy touched everyone’s heart with his absent-mindedness and his reminiscences about Grandma. The others on the cast were Arlene Oliveira as Aunt Milly; Sophie Swanson, Mrs. Hardy; Wallace Pond, Judge Hardy; Judith Gronley, Estelle Hardy Campbell; Olivia Foster as Myra Hardy Wilcox; and Bolivar Lerma as Mr. Stubbins. The music of the evening was provided by the W. U. H. S. Orchestra under the direction of Mr. John E. Kimber. I ' ase Forty TOP ROW—Paul Aust, Walter Beveridge, John ] Iunger, Gordon Pond, Evan Orelli, Manuel Reina. BOTTOIM ROW—Theo Elliot. Mildred Durham, Miss Nicely, Patricia Duffy, Jewell Amaral. Student Body Blay Adam and Eva”, by Guy Bolten and George Middleton, was presented by a well chosen cast in a true professional style, on March the thirteenth. This three-act play was one of (Washington’s best dramatic productions. It was ably directed by Miss R. Aubrey Nicely. It is a bright and amusing play of the American business man who has a genius for making money, but not a trace of talent for managing his own family. The leading girl, Patricia Duffey, portrayed her part well as Eva King, daughter of Mr. King, who is unable to manage his family affairs. Evan Orelli, who played opposite her, showed his skill in managing the domestic affairs as well as being a genius for making money. Bits of laughter were provided by Gordon Pond as Uncle Horace. Others in the cast were as follows: Theo. Elliot as Julie De Witt ,wife of Clinton De Witt or Paul Aust; Mildred Durham as Aunt Abby; Jewell Amaral, Corinthia the maid; Joseph Fyffe, Dr. Delameter; John Munger, Lord Andrew Gordon. The widely known W. U. H. S. orchestra also had its share of the praise for the beautiful selections rendered during the intermissions. Pag-e Forty-one XV. xvuot::, picture). Washingtonian Staff P Hi tnr_i n -P ' .nief Agatha Willis X-rfVll VV i. Ill V- iiiVi’X - -—--- Business Manager- Roy Sec ADA Assistant Editor- Sophie Swanson Assistant Business Manager .... Glenn Trout Art Editor_ Eleanor Alt Assistant Art Editor- Donald Spetti Organizations _ Tda Sequeira Literary Ed rnr Henrietta Flores Snapshot Editor- Assistant Snapshot Editor- Alice Seoueira Wallace Pond Stenographer _ Lola Luna Music and Drama_ Mitsuye Kawaguchi Society Editor_ Mae Andrade Boys’ Athletics_ .. - . ..Joseph Avilla Girls’ Athletics_ Roumilda Rose Jokes _ Eugene Justus Advisor _ Mr. Hodges Pag e Forty-tw The 1929 football season did not add many new laurels in the form of victories to the school. It did show us that our boys are always good sports who fight clean and play hard. Jootball San Leandro _ - 6 Washington Scores . 0 Hayward b” - 0 Washington b” 0 Hollister _ .0 Washington .. 0 Hayward ' b” 18 ' Washington ' T” 7 Mountain View 33 Washington _ .. 0 Livermore _ _ 6 Washington _ . 0 Santa Clara _ 6 Washington .. 7 Pleasanton - _12 Washington _ . 0 Pittsburgh _ . .48 Washington _ . 2 Hayward 19 Washington _ 0 Pittsburgh ”b” 6 Washington b’’ _T2 Page Forty-three Coach Regli, Y. Kato, J. Coley, E. Grimmer, M. Muns ' er, G. Trout, E. Eebon. M. Fontes, D. Fuller. R. Gularte, M. Ikeda. basketball Basketball has again been introduced as a regular sport at Washington High. Our new gymnasium has made a successful year possible. Our team played many fine games although competition was hard and the team was crippled by the lack of experienced men. Jt ' ashington Washington_ _ 7 Hayward De Molay _ - - 34 Washington_ _ 9 Hollister _ -.-17 Washington _ 6 Livermore 28 Washington _14 South San Francisco _ — 27 Washington _14 Havward — 29 Washington_ _ 9 Pleasanton 30 Washington __ _19 California School for Deaf- — 23 Washington_ _26 Alumni — 16 Washington _ 1 Livermore 30 Washington_ _ 4 Hayward _ —30 Washington_ _15 Pleasanton —23 Washington_ _ _ 7 California School For Deaf.— — 19 Coach Re li, Eowie, G. Maderos, L. Kimberlins J- Fudenna, B. Lerma, T. Kitashima, . Ramos, J. Madcros, H. Naka awara, V. Sal vadoi ini, J. Roderi.aues. IVashingtoii “i?” The Team with its excellent playing made a successful showing by placing third in the league. This team made the league realize we were going to achieve some¬ thing in basketball and the prospect of doing this next season is great. Washington_24 Washington_14 Washington _12 Washington_1 5 Washington_17 Washington_ 9 Washington_21 Washington_10 Washington_1 5 Washington_12 Hayward De Molay . 7 Hollister _15 Livermore _15 South San Francisco-_„3 3 Hayward _15 Pleasanton _10 San Leandro _ 7 Livermore_3 5 Hayward _23 Pleasanton _24 Page Forty-five jrashingWt “C” The Washington C” team stood second in the league which is a very good record for a first year team. Tom Maloney, Washington’s assistant basketball coach, should be complimented for the work he did with his midget team. Washington_ 8 Washington _ 5 ' Washington_13 Washington _ 16 Washington_17 Washington_12 Washington 12 Livermore __23 Hayward _ 2 Pleasanton _ 7 Pleasanton G. S. _ 4 Livermore _ 18 Hayward _ 9 Pleasanton _1 3 Coach Regli, O. Witherly, M. Riena, J. Hirabayashi, T. Tomimatsu, Sekif ahama, A. Sousa, R. Brown, K. Masuda, H. Sekigahama, loney (in oval). R. Brown, T. Nitta, H. H. Blacow, Coach Ma- Page Forty-six n. Moore, IJ. Webb, J. Regli, W. Gravestock, J. Hill, T. Maloney (not in picture). J acuity leam Washington Faculty_21 Hayward Faculty-20 Washington Faculty - 28 Hayward Faculty-25 The Washington High Faculty Basketball team with two victories and no defeats finished the season with a perfect score. Much hard playing was necessary to score the close victories over the Hayward Faculty. Mr. Webb and Assistant Coach Maloney were unequaled in their position as for¬ wards. Coach Regli proved his athletic ability by his performance as center. The guards, Mr. Moore, Mr. Flill, and Mr. Gravestock, as substitute, contributed their no less capable performance to make the team a success. Due to a late start in training only two games were played. The team is planning an early start for next season and looks forward to greater achievements. Page Forty-seven Tracks The 1931 track season brought Washington a championship track team of which we should be proud. Not only was the league championship won but the teams were undefeated throughout the season. This-certainly was a record-breaking achievement. Our A” team was constantly giving the students reasons to cheer. Many records were set and the team always worked hard, to score points for Washington High. The team, victorious by a large margin in every set, also won the title, ' ' Unde¬ feated Championship Team.” The scores in themselves tell the story of how they did it. Let us hope that the teams of the future will equal and even better the record of the 1931 track team. A” TEAM Washington_ 61 • Hollister __ _61 Washington_ .83 Livermore __ _39 Washington_ -69 2 • San Leandro _ .. 44 2 Washington_ _ ..64 Hayward _ . _58 Scored 3 6 points to win S ' . A. C. A. L. Meet. B” TEAM Washington_ _ .92 Livermore _ __12 Washington_ -.67 Hayward _ _33 Washington_ .53 Mountain View _ _42 Scored 63 2 points to win S. A. C. A. L. Meet. Page Forty-eight 1 ACK ROW —F. Mattos, M. Fontes, E. Lebon, E, Garcia, G. Medeiros, J. Coley, H. Nakaga- wara, A. Knobles. ! RONT ROW—Coach liegli, R. Gularte, M. Amaral, T. Kitashima, ] T. Ikeda, J. Wilson, H. Faria, H. Sekigahama. as eh all Our baseball team reached great heights of achievement. After winning the league championship by a victory over our Hayward rivals, Alameda was conquered to win the Alameda county championship. The winning of the county championship and the forfeiture of Contra Costa county made Washington the chief contender for the North Coast championship. This game was played against San Jose High on May 15 and was won by Washing¬ ton with a score of 9 to 5. Much credit is due our boys and our coach. The boys have worked hard all season always trying to better their game. Every game the boys played hard, clean baseball, which is the result of the training of our coach. The scores are as follows: Washington_ _11 Emeryville _ 1 Washington_ _ 18 Calif. School for Deaf 2 Washington_ _ 1 Hollister _ .. 1 Washington_ _ 2 San Jose State Teachers 6 Washington_ _23 Pleasanton _ - 5 Washington_ _ 6 Emeryville — _ _ __ - 3 Washington _ _10 Calif. School for Deaf 2 Washington_ _ 11 Hayward _ _ ... 4 Washington_ _ 6 Saint Joseph’s Hi_ ... 0 Washington_ _ 8 Pleasanton _ -T2 Washington 1 5 Hayward 0 Washington Alameda 5 Washington_ _ 9 San Jose High _ - 5 Page Forty-nine TOP ROW—Miss Liston, Aldina Perry, Sophie Swanson. Roumilda Rose, A atha Willis. LOVV ' ER ROW—Irma Dutra, Arlene Oliveira, Lola Luna, C., Alice Sequeira, Tsurue Sakaki. Qiris ' basketball For the first time in Washington High School, interclass games were held. This experiment proved to be a great success, and we hope it will continue in the future. At the dedication of the gymnasium the seniors and juniors played the last interclass basketball game. The seniors were victorious. A few weeks later the women faculty team ' Pirates” played a game with the seniors. It was a great game, but the seniors showed their superiority by winning. STANDING—Marcella Bimeiniller, Mis.s Liston, Anna Seidler. BOTTOM ROW—Mildred Dias, Alma Bettencourt, Masako Hirabayashi, Alice Oliveira. illeyhall Interperiod games were played off and the championship was won by third period. The girls then had interclass games. The Junior team was proclaimed the victor, by winning two hard games. The teams that gave them a hard fight were the Seniors and Freshmen. Pag-e Fifty TOP ROW—A. Oliveira, V, Orcutt, K, Whitfield, IVIiss Liston, A. Bettencourt, S. Rose, M. Bimemiller. -— LOWER ROW—1. IMuniz, M. Lawrence, R Bliss, C?1 m. Dias, B. Laudenslager. Qi rls iSp dba 11 Speedball was started two years ago, and each year the students have played harder and have become more enthusiastic about the game. Interperiod speedball games were played. After a hard struggle the second period team gained the championship by defeating the sixth period team with a score of two to nothing. BASEBALL CAPTAINS—Helen Corriea, 2nd pd.: Agnes Ramos. 1st pd.; Alice Sequeira, 6th pd.: Miss Liston; Aldina T’erry, 5th pd.; Irma Dutra, 4th pd.: Mary Franco, 3rd pd. (not in picture). Baseball During the year the girls have enjoyed their numerous sports, as well as learning a great deal about them through the instructions of the coach. Miss Liston. As the last sport of the year, the girls played their best to have their team be the champion in baseball. Page Fifty-one School Song Here we come with a toast and song To the school that we love so well. We lave its spacious halls and grounds. Its memories make us thrill; But our fondest thoughts when years have run Will be of teams and vie fries won! Each man a loyal son! Hail to old Washington! Chorus Washington Union High our hats are off to you! Clean, fair players, fighters through and through; Wedl cheer for every man, we ll root for every stand Thafs made for old Washington! (Yell) Rah! Rah! Rah! Watch our team go tearing down the field! Men of iron whose strength will never yield. Hail! Hail! Hail! Hail! Hail to old Washington! Jfashmgton Unio7t High School Hymn To thee, our Alma Mater, Once more we lift our voices; Dear Washington! At thought of thee Each loyal heart re]oices! Wherever otir lives may lead us. Whatever future years may bring. To walk again thy halls Thy praises we will ever sing! Thy name weHl always cherish! To thee we proudly sing! Some of us still are learning Within thy sheltering jvalls. And some are sadly yearning Thy name we ' ll always cherish! Dear Washington! Forever To thee our love will cling! Thy name tve ' ll always cherish! Thy praises we will ever sing! Thy name we ' ll ahvays cherish! To thee %ve proudly sing! I’agre Fifty-two t Am? WLCBI Social Events Qrand Openmg of the (fymnasium On October 3 0, 193 0, the Washington Union High School gymnasium was inspected, admired, and praised by the public. The Washington Union High School band, directed by John E. Klimber, started the program for the evening with two marches. Many athletic activities took place: girls’ interclass basketball game, volleyball contest between Centerville and Hayward Athletic Clubs, and basketball game between two Hayward teams. Several local speakers gave short talks. The ceremony ended after the band played several musical numbers. Sophomore T arty The first party of the school year was the Sophomore party, which was also the first held in the new gymnasium. The music was furnished by Rendon’s Musical Entertainers. The gym was attractively decorated. Since it was a Hallowe’en party, no one was greatly surprised to see tombstones and other gruesome things about the hall. Everyone enjoyed the party and was reluctant to leave when the time came to go. ‘Teachers ' ‘Debate Everyone looked forward to the faculty versus the Hoot Owls debate which was held at a special student meeting on November 14. The question was, Resolved, that there should be no home work over the week-end.” The students had the negative side, and put up a good argument. It is believed, however, that their hearts were not in it since the faculty won the debate. Miss Sandholdt presented her argument from a teacher’s viewpoint, Mr. Hill gave his from a student’s viewpoint, and Mr. Webb told the way a parent was affected by the question. Thanksgiving ' all The Thanksgiving Ball, which is an annual affair, was given by the student body on Wednesday, November 26, in the gymnasium. It was very successful. The music was furnished by Roy Secada’s orchestra. The gymnasium was attractively decorated with Thanksgiving decorations. Those present were refreshed by punch served from a log cabin. Midnight brought to a close a very delightful and successful evening enjoyed by everyone. Pag-e Fifty-three ook IFeek Excitement reigned in every class and in every nook of this school during the Book Week celebration which started Monday, November 17, and ended Friday, Novem¬ ber 21, 193 0. The celebration reached its climax on Friday, when the students dressed up to represent some character from a book. A grand parade took place during the afternoon assembly, and a book prize was given to the person best representing a character. Another feature of the week was a fine poster contest for which prizes were also awarded. ( et Acquainted ' Day On November 24, 1931, the Boys’ League entertained the student body. Since the league has been organized, it is customary to give some little social event in honor of our new-comers. This event brings the classes together and makes the freshmen feel at home. Stunts and games were put on by the different classes. Upon being interviewed, Frank Mattos, president of the Boys’ League, stated, We ought to call the Get Acquainted Day the Roughs’ Day this year.” It was a bigger and better event, for there were more games and stunts than ever before. Christmas ' Party The Girls’ League entertained the student body at an annual Christmas party on December 12. The entertainment consisted of a stunt from each class and musical numbers. Delicious refreshments were served after which dancing was enjoyed. Roy Secada’s orchestra furnished the music which added to the attraction of the event. Jreshman Party The freshmen held their annual party at the gymnasium on Friday evening, Jan¬ uary 16, 1931. More than 60 freshmen attended, including their advisors. Dancing proved to be the most popular event of the evening, although a group of boys were rather bashful about admitting their skill in fox trotting or waltzing. Games were provided for the other boys and girls who didn’t want to dance. The evening was considered a success by all who attended. I’age Fifty-four Play Pay The girls of Hayward, Amador, and Washington Union High Schools took part in a play day sponsored by the Girls’ W” Club of Washington High School on April 25. Each girl of Washington was assigned as a hostess to one of the guests of the visiting high schools. The program for the morning was divided into periods. The games that were played were the following: darts, croquet, baseball, basketball, volley¬ ball, and track events. During the luncheon, refreshments were served. There were speeches and stunts to conclude the successful event. Junior-Senior Promenade The junior class entertained the seniors at a promenade on May 22. The affair was held at the gymnasium, It was beautifully decorated with flowers and pastel colors. Between dances punch was served. The music was furnished by the MacDonald orches¬ tra of San Jose. The efficient arrangements of the committee in charge and the asssistance of their class advisors made possible a very delightful evening for all who were fortunate enough to be present. Under the direction of Mrs. Josephine Morris, the students of the sewing classes of the home economics department presented their annual style show to the people of th community on the evening of May 27. A lovely scene served as the setting for f the models. The clothes used in this show were worn by the students who made them. Senior Pall The last social event for the term is the senior ball, which is to be held at the gymnasium. This dance gives the seniors an opportunity of bidding Tarewell” to all. Page Fifty-five A c iop Obens “1—T IIIIP bo BqH Soyr lake n AJo � j more vy - ocrji- - orr7« kVO f ' k , J ' Arou c be Ve r Over K eek ! ftiKC erJ (y r at e. Kpg- a ti e Iffirmatiae, f’rarfim ? Parti Januan 6 )i JIJI U J ij nr urnr ■■ rurqoe io u m arzdwort! lyL 4 Page Fifty-six tatt Waj ' im(fton f-eh 20 - Sand Tour Modej’to m Thc(t DerJiOK mtiation March 6 In M Operetta M:V mu tmue ' Car2(l lidte iIIuc eatBody Flay ddam and tva. Match 3 B’ art c Meet March Y 9 Jdakej ' pereaf? Contort March 27 a Delate Dprit p- f? tkeh ' ot? f oUdfdem Body ' Ofricer.r May lu ' id Tumor- t a ? or Pro a May 22- Page Fifty-seven Page Fi fty - e i g h t OurJek e pey ' ul}cf?l ' .,m Mle t Our Advertisers We extend our appreciation and thanks to the advertisers. May they have the best of success in the years to come. 4 —UH. First a signal, then a thud Then your face is in the mud. Ttventy-one pile on your back; Till you fear some bones will crack. Close to your ears a whistle blows. But thaTs the way football goes. Tiventy-one climb off your frame. Someone said, Aootball is tamed ' Another signal, another whack. The line is given another crack. The fans and fannettes loudly shout. The tvater boy comes scooting out. Someone drags you to your feet. As a freshman hollers, ' ' Come on Pete. And now you feel, so sore and lame. Cause someone said, Football is tame. Another signal, another whack, A whistle blows, and they line up. To do or die for Washington. The ball is snapped, the game goes on — Our halfback holds the ball so tight And runs and rtins with all his might It ' s over, and we ' ve won the game. Two killed, but then— Football is tame. —B. Lerma. I’age Sixty I Decoto Alvarado | 0 P. C. HANSEN LUMBER CO. | fl I LUMBER and MILLWORK n y COAL and GRAIN o 0 All Kinds of Building Materials i Centerville Niles Irvington 0 o n - n - r) - r - Q rr 30 = 30 CZ= 0 =Z: 0 = 0 C= 0 C O 0 C=O 0 C= 0 = 0 C= 0 C=r 0 0 C (lo MILK FOR HEALTH Keep well and happy by drinking plenty of our DELICIOUS GRADE “A” MILK Produced and Pasteurized in Washington Township Patronize Home Industries Innes-Cloverdale Purity Milk Delivery J. Bauhofer, Prop. CENterville 103 0 OC U Ed. 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Box 245 n : ocy - o o c-T Q -:r- Q - - Q -- Q —- Q - r) - o Private Rooms Gregory Hotel Bldg. |j o El Lido Restaurant 0 o Italian and French Dinners 0 Special Attention to Parties n Reservations U o Phone Centerville 157 () o CENTERVILLE, CALIFORNIA f] n - r --- r — POC O ° O 0 E. M. Grimmer, M. D. S 0 O AO I PHYSICIAN and o 0 I SURGEON U O O 0 Phone 9 O AO 0 4. So O AO 0 Irvington California © 0 o n o O ' , ni i- r n ■ -t n n t r x n t nr ' J 0 .Z OC Butler’s Cafe n Thornton Ave. Newark PHONE 19 n ooO ' I age Sixty-six VISIT OUR NURSERY oc U o Something attractive, interesting, new, unusual or beautiful to be % [I found at our growing grounds and display yards every month in the U p year—every day in the month. Q j CALIFORNIA NURSERY CO. I I NILES J Soito was surely burned up” when the school found out he smoked a fifteen- cent pipe. It must be spring. Gronley and Fournier came to school without their leather coats. Lovell Scott insists that breaking test tubes in the chemistry class is an old Spanish custom. God ' s gift to women, Eades Carroll.” How that boy does handle ’em. Garcia had better keep his Ford away from the biology class. They are looking or ideal specimens to dissect. CAN YOU IMAGINE Nadine without a piece of gum? Trout not having his hair combed? Pine not handing in his home work? Coley getting a one in typewriting? Hoot getting a five in Latin? Miss Taylor not giving home work. WATERS ROSS Specialists in School Musical Requirements FRANK HOLTON COMPANY Band Instruments Phone Market 8036 1155 Market St. San Francisco n -oc ' Scott’s shoe Store Niles for Florsheim Shoes Star Brand Shoes and Streetwear Hosiery n DOC Page Sixty-seven i Kirkish Store j S We can serve you well with our n U complete line of U n GENERAL MERCHANDISE | o ' ‘Our Prices Are Right” y CENTERVILLE, CALIF. y 0 The Store of Quality Merchandise” poc Q= oc n : oc7 V. M. Cramer Plumbing and Sheet Metal Pumping Plants and Irrigating Equipment Electrical Supplies and Appliances Irvington, Cal. Phone 14W i Wm. W. Hirsch I Circulating, Gas and Coal Heaters o 0 Gas Stoves Hardware fl Furniture Electrical 0 o ° n Plumbing Supplies y n f] IRVINGTON, CAL. j _ _ n v:= oc== o o c o o rT:r- o - r rV ,ooc:=i: o - o o - o r-rr o = 30 - o :::r: o =: 5 Alien G. Norris | I Attorney-at-Law o 0 General Insurance o 0 Phone 29 0 Centerville California n z ocy 3 o =zi o = o o z= o = o 1=3 o cr=: o o ci ' oc U SPORTING GOODS Factory Distributors Wilson” Athletic Goods Hornsby Gloves” Brooks Athletic Shoes” Track, Baseball, Football Oakland ' s largest sporting- goods store” 1535 San Pablo, near City Hall Chester R. Grimmett, Inc. OAKLAND, CALIF. Phone HIgate 4663-4664 n -OC7 poc U Q Newark Drug Store J. M. NORDVIK Prop. Drugs, Stationery, Candies, Cigars, Soda Fountain Prescriptions a Specialty Thornbury Bldg. Phone: Newark 12W Newark, Calif. pnc o —— Q - r - n -- n - ROBINSON GARAGE CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES and WHITE TRUCKS y George W. Robinson, Jr., Prop. =o O C=Z O C= O CZ O C= O =3 O C= O C=:3 o = c o r= o c:zr o z=3 o c= o =z o = o =z 0 =z U o 0 FOR REAL SERVICE— O c O -go to- n : ocy 0:- Bert’s Barber Shop Niles, California 0 =— 0 o zr-3n - n - n - n 30 Sixty-eight ]’ago Sixty-nine EDGEWCPD. With new Insulated Oven and CONCEALED MANIFOLD VoY Use With Natural Gas, Manufactured Gas and Tank and Butane Gas Wedgewood has achieved a striking note of beauty and advancement in this new ivory and black, or green and ivory porcelain Insulated Gas Range. The new Insulated Speed Oven heats quicker and holds the heat, and with the new Concealed Manifold there are no valves or oipes to clean. The new, larger type of Kitchen Heater has a circulating end panel and a top burner which really make it a six burner range. What safer guide in buying a gas range than the satisfaction expressed by Over a Million Wedgewood Owners? See for yourself the reason for this satisfaction. Your dealer will gladly show you why Wedgewood is the out¬ standing choice of all gas ranges. Easy terms, of course. JAMES GRAHAM MFG. CO ' GAS RANGES - COMBINATION RANGES - GAS CIRCULATOR HEATERS LARGEST STOVE MANUFACTURERS IN THE WEST San Francisco Los Angeles Newark, Calif. . Pag-e Seventy oc U TRADING MEMBER OF THE PRODUCE REPORTER CO. Telephone GArfield 3589 H. P. GARIN COMPANY GROWERS, SHIPPERS and CAR LOT DISTRIBUTORS of CALIFORNIA VEGETABLES Phone Centerville 64 405 Sansome Street SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA n Bowie: Pm a self-made man.” Mr. Goold: That relieves som.eone of an unpleasant responsibility.” Irene: You sure think you are good locking, don’t you?” George: Well, no, but what is my opinion against that of hundreds of women?” Cop: Who was driving when you hit that car?” Roy: None of us. We were all in the back seat.” oc u Mary: Boo hoo, mamma—all the clothes are gone off my doll!” Mamma: Shush, darling, your sister Ailene is wearing them tonight.” - r) -� r -- r x-� n - r) -vr x- - 0 -r 0 0 rr: 30 0 im 0 CZ= 30 = c: iORTOHS, £ rREC ROWNIMO ' Saut MORTON’S SALT ‘WHEN IT RAINS—IT POURS” MORTON SALT COMPANY Offices San Francisco, Calif. Refinery Newark, Calif. Page Seventy-one Q:z o -r7 o« U poc Dr. Grau, M. D. Niles Emergency Hospital Phone Niles 72 Greenwood’s Pharmacy Always Fresh Candy PURE DRUGS AND BEST OF SUNDRIES Niles California n : ody Visitor: How many students are there at your school?” Mr. Solvason: Oh, about one in every ten.” Visitor: I see you are putting up many new buildings around the high school.” Mr. Hodges: Yes, sir. New buildings is the only kind we put up.” DAD KNOWS James B.: What is college bred, pop?” Pop: They make college bread, my boy, from the flour of youth and the dough of old age.” KNOWS HIS CHICKENS A red-haired boy applied for a job in a butcher shop. How much will you give me?” he inquired. Three dollars a week, but what can you do to make yourself useful around a butcher shop?” Anything.” Well, be specific. Can you dress a chicken?” Not on $3.00 a week,” said the boy. Old Gentleman (bewildered at the elaborate wedding): Are you the bridegroom?” Young Man: No, sir; I was eliminated in the semi-finals.” Say, mister,” said Springer to a next door neighbor, are you the man who gave my brother a dog last week?” Yes.” Well, ma says to come and take them back.” Book Agent: Now that your boy is going to school you ought to buy him an encyclopedia.” Mr. Mette: Not on your life—let him walk the same as I did.” We hear that Leland Telles’s Ford has a planetary transmission. It stops on dark roads every moonlight night. Paf?e Seventy-two po o — - o c- o -- n -- - ° } 1 ROSE GARAGE | Authorized Dealers 9 0 Studebaker Chevrolet i o i [j Hudson Essex [ o 9 jj Economical Transportation 2 Niles, Cal. Centerville, Cal. r Phone 158 Phone 66 A — oc=r: oc:rr o :zr30 = o - o - o =i o - 6 po r : o - o - o — oc- o —T oc=:r o - oc 2 o n i Niles Cleaners Dyers | o E. Haynes Madeline Azevedo, Mgr. | U O 0 ° 24 hour service if needed. We call n and deliver anywhere. Discount for o n Cash and Carry. |J pocz= oc::ii3oc ocr r o - o - o — o 7z:i o =:: , U jh Buick Sales and Service JJ 1 KELLY’S GARAGE | o On the State Highway 2 y Work Done on All Makes of Cars (J 2 Modern Kwik Way Valve Grinding o y Towing : Steam Cleaning IJ 2 Estimates Given Free o y J. P. Calderia, Prop. U n P. O. Box 43 Phone Decoto 24 0 U Decoto, California d 0 o n r � r) o o - o -y POC u SWAINSON’S j U o p For Fashionable Permanent Waving Q y Guarantee you genuine supplies, o I] the safest and the very best for y n your hair.” U Phone 94 o 0; n - f) -— 0pp. Theatre o n Phone Niles 62 oc u y Geo. A. Coit Hardware o Headquarters for Sporting Goods y Hardware and Implements 0 Plumbing and Tinning o y Pumps and Pumping Plants U Phone 43 o Centerville n : o y oc U Compliments of hank of America National [ sa d rigf ] Association oc u : o = oJ) : o - oc:-:= o irz: Pond’s Pharmacy Prescriptions Kodaks Candy Ice Cream Irvington California (t - r -- n - r) _ 0 _- OC o o c= o == o =D o = o o c=o o =io o = u V I Dumbarton Garage | I Dutra Bros., Prop. O O n De Soto and Plymouth Dealers [I Centerville Branch n ■ o Phone 39-F-2 Newark California J} Page Seventy-three Conclusion The eighth Washingtonian has become a finished product. It is the result of one year of intensive work on the part of the editor and staff. Whether or not it is worth the time, effort, and money spent, rests with you. We ask you to be tolerant of any w ' eakness you may detect. A year book could not attain any great degree of success were it not for the willing cooperation of many people besides those on the staff. We wish to express our whole¬ hearted thanks for these services. Appreciation for engraving, binding, and printing, is due Mr. Smith of Modesto. Credit for photography goes to Mr. A. de Martinez of Schwartz’s Studio of Oakland. Mr. Williamson, correspondent for the Oakland Tribune, has also given us his help. Faculty members have helped in many ways. Our gratitude is extended especially to our class advisors and to Miss Nicely, director of the Senior play. The members of the senior class have done their best in helping to make this year book a success. If you find in our Washingtonian something of beauty, something of interest, anything to rouse happy memories in years to come, we shall consider our time well spent. Seventy-four rage Seventy-six t