Westwood High School - Chipmunk Yearbook (Westwood, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 74 of the 1931 volume:

THE CHIPMUNK ‘T2J e Volume XI Published annually by the Students of the Westwood Junior-Senior High Schoo! Westwood, California 1931 DEDICATION There is one person in our high school who does innumerable things for us; often we have not even thanked him for his thoughtful acts, but merely taken them for granted. For a number of years he has taken a personal interest in all of our activities, offering valuable suggestions for our projects and always willing to aid in carrying them out. He has constantly used his own leisure time in order to do something more for us. We, the staff, feel that there is no more deserving and well-liked person to whom we can dedicate this edition of the “Chipmunk”, than our faithful janitor, Max Wunderlich. IN REMEMBRANCE Howard Costar Margaret Ott William John Watson 2 FOREWORD The surroundings of the Westwood High School determined the theme that permeates this edition of the “Chipmunk”. Our school is set in the center of forests like those in which reigned Paul Bunyan, the hero of our “only American Myth”. Some of the marvelous exploits of Paul Bunyan, master woodsman, happened when the Red River Lumber Company decided to delve into the great forests of the West. Prominent loggers suggested that Paul Bunyan be sent for, because he always did things in a big way. Paul Bunyan came to Westwood in 1913, and the lumber industry here has grown tremendously under the direction of this notable character. Perhaps our high school, too, received some of its good qualities from this famous timber- man. It may have been from him that it ob- tained its spirit of never giving up, and of supporting its activities with fine whole-heart- edness. As Paul is noted for the huge scale on which he carried on his business, so this high school is becoming known for its many sports and the success of its student government. It is hoped that in reading through our annual you, too, will become better acquainted with Paul Bunyan, and with our school. 3 ROBERT E. CRALLE Principal EMERY J. CURTICE Dean of Boys Physical Education Boys Coach CECILE FEUSIER Dean of Girls Physical Education Girls Coach 4 Lillian Arthur, English; Gladys M. Campbell, Mathematics; Margaret R. Frodsham, Registrar, Mathematics and Latin; Dolores M. Caspar, English; George H. Geyer, Director of Curriculum Making, English, Social Studies, Mathematics; Phyllis Geyer, English, Social Studies, Mathematics; Lucile Green, Music; Bruce J. Hahn, Industrial Arts; Edith G. Kettlewell, Social Studies and English; Lucille Mahoney, Science; Fred J. Metzler, Nature Study and Arts and Crafts; Helen Pendleton, Home Economics; Carol Rodman. Director Student Activities, Spanish; Lucile West, Commercial; Ruth Wilson, Social Studies, English. TO WESTWOOD HI Just the moon above the hills Swinging low, swinging low, O’er the haunts of gnomes and elves Where the slow winds blow; And my banjo strings a-humming Like the grouse’s timid thrumming; Then the purple mountains haunting, ’Cross the years a-calling, “Come!” Then back come memories of yore When the teachers, moaning, Said, “Chew that gum no more, Else take your books and go a-roaming.” Still their voice will linger on, As I go down that last, long trail Where happiness has no end, And High School bothers me no more. Earl Fitch ’31. 6 Trees in our forests are somewhat similar to students in our schools. Each year the cruisers and timber graders go through the forests and select the trees best fitted for the needs of the world. The trees selected are mature in growth, they are tall and stately and have few or no de- fects. They have struggled against rain, wind and storm in an effort to become tall and strong and have proved their right to the great honor of having Paul Bunyan’s Big Blue Ox take them at one stride from the forest home of their youth out into the world of usefulness. Those that are left are trimmed and prepared to await their turn to go out into the world. Similarly each year students are picked to go out into the world to do their bit. They are mature; they have learned and are willing to learn more. They have weathered the storms and hard knocks of the early years of their life. They are fitted to meet the problems of the world and they look forward to them with unflinching spirit; while those not yet selected are preparing themselves for the time when they also will go on. SENIOR WILL “Listen, everybody, I’ve got ’hot news! No kiddin! it’s fresh from the fire. I’ve just overheard the senior class making out the class will and testament. Here’s the way it listens to date.” John Archibald: Oh, yeah, that’s right. I guess I’d better give my gum chewing ability to “Dot” Gifford. It might help her out. Ardath Batten: Well, I’m quite sure Earlys will benefit by my giving her the low down on how to get men and hold them. John Benson: Heck, yes! I’ll gladly give my ability at working out business problems to Bill Maraska. I’m always willing to help fellows out. Jack Bush: Aw, gee, I’m so modest; but I do think Jack Lamson would appreciate having my winning ways with the fair sex. Nellie Brown: Why, certainly, I’ll readily give up my dancing ability to Mattye. Heavens knows, she can use it. Lucille Bergstrom: Hey! youse guys, I wanta give my ability to fight and be hard to Bessie McCall. Earl Fitch: Yeh? Well, listen, just to help the poor kid out, you can give my managing powers to Dan Merrill. Aileen Champ: Why, no, I don’t mind if I do reward Shirley with my winning wiles and ways. Gordon Boyd: Mr. President, I’d like to give my crabby manner to Roguin. Maybe he will benefit by it. Marguerite Erickson: I’d like to bequeath my studious ways to Earline Breedlove, the poor girl. Arthur Campos: With the Class of ’31 as witness, I hereby turn over my ability to play the guitar to Francis Bickel. James Clark : I, with unsound gray matter and what not, be- queath my dancing powers to “Red” Hollis, I am sure he will benefit by it. Eulalia Young: Say, I’m going to bequeath my “Conceitedness” to Jamie Burrows; he’s too popular with the girls. “Babe” Scammon: Just to show everybody I’m not cheap, I’m going to leave everybody ten free lessons on “how to get a woman and then give her the air.” Clinton Peltier: Hey, I wanta get rid of some of my brawn; I have no use for it. I’ll give some to “Snipe” McNevin, so he can show that sister of his where to head in. James Watkins: I have an excess of dancing ability, therefore I’m bequeathing some of it to Fred Hull. Not that he needs it, but it will supply that finishing touch. 7 Gertrude Graf: With good common sense, I will to Dolores O’Brien the art of making oneself conspicious. Rae Fisher: Oh gee! I’m going to will my perspective sex appeal to Phyllis Hull. Then she may be able to get her suppressed desire. Anna May Vernon: Why, of course! I certainly will bequeath my thunderous voice to Gaines Parker. Poor fellow, I feel so sorry for him when he can hardly be heard. Mitchell Huggins: Well, I’m growing up now so I’ll bequeath my fondness for playing marbles, run-sheep-run, etc., to Harry Bates. Isobel Priest: Gee, you know, I think I’ll will my athletic powers to Mary Lorda, I’ve always wanted to do somebody a good turn! Carlie Fowler: I, as a devoted disciple of psychoanalysis, will my intellectual looks to “Red” Gittings. It should straighten up some of her numerous difficulties. Maxine Gilbert: Yes! and I want to bequeath my vampish ways to Marian Dyer, a young girl just entering the early stages of life at its wickedest. George Gazarian: Yeh! Yeh! Well listen, I wanta give my “Little Ricco,” look to Jack Lamson; then he’ll look like an overstuffed lilly. Frank Graham : I’m gona bequeath my ability to disagree to Rosy Myer. It might help her out sometimes. Trinidad Gonzalez: And, I’m sure that Catherine O’Connor would appreciate having my black sparkling eyes. They’re so beautiful. Mildred Hornshuh : Oh, I don’t know, I haven’t much to give. You don’t suppose anyone would accept my feminine agressiveness, do you? Jo Hunter: Well, I’m going to bequeath my ability of holding “My man” to Wilma. She needs it. Willis Lackey: Say, guy, I’m gonna turn my ability of bragging about my numerous feats over to Roy Walker. Then we’ll know more about his business. Sam Knudsen: Oh boy! Oh boy! here’s where I get rid of my white hair. Give it to “Red” Barry. It’ll lighten his features. Esther Linn: Sav you! I wanta get rid of my hot temper. So therefore I will it to Faye Phelan. She can use a little more. Marguerite Kent: I don’t know what to will. But then I can go without my Chemistry ability, so I’ll give it to Lester Duer. Abbie McKay: Well, is that so, I guess I can will my musical ability to Bob Moral if I care to; what do you think about that? Duane Newton: I’ll tell you. I’m willing to give my ability to do “math” to Vic Myer, if he won’t brag about his own ability. Jack Dollarhide: Hey, Varsen, Campos and I have decided to donate our dark hair to Seth Johnson, to neutralize his white hair. 8 NELLIE BROWN Interclass Track, 1, 2, Dramatics, 1 JOHN ARCHIBALD Little Theatre, 4 Operetta, 2 AILEEN CHAMP Treas., G. A. A 4 Volleyball, 3 4 GORDON BOYD Yell Leader. 3 Student Gov’t. Club. 2, 3, 4 Dramatics, 2, 3, 4 EARL FITCH Block “W” 3. 4 Senior Control, 4 “Chipmunk”, 3 GRACE CARLSON Assistant Librarian TOP ROW JOHN BENSON Trans, from Sacramento Pres., Sr. Class, 4 Chr., Senior Control, 4 LUCILLE BERGSTROM “Chipmunk”, 3 Song Leader, 4 Athletic Mgr., 4 9 ARTHUR CAMPOS Basketball RAE FISHER Trans, from Klamath Falls “Chipmunk”, Senior Control. 4 Track, 3, 4 Lumberjack ■■HI CARLIE FOWLER C. S. F. 1, 2 Editor “Chipmunk”, 4 Sec’ty Student Body, 3 JAMES CLARK Dramatics, 1 Football, 4 “Chipmunk”, GEORGE GAZARIAN Athletic Mgr., 4 ‘Chipmunk”, MAXINE GILBERT 'Chipmunk”. 3 Ex. Com., 3, 4 Operetta, 4 Dramatics TOP ROW JACK BUSH Interclass Track, 1. 2, 3 MARGUERITE ERICKSON Trans, from Red Bluff C. S. F„ 3, 4 Basketball, 3, 4 10 MILDRED HORNSHUH Operetta, 4 Basketball, MITCHELL HUGGINS Lumberjack Lumberjack Dramatics 4 CARL JACOBSEN Football 2, 3. 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Track, 2, 3, 4 JOSEPHINE HUNTER “Chipmunk” Basketball, 4 Senior Control SIDNEY KNUDSEN Football, 1. 2. 3. 4 Senior Control MARGUERITE KENT Trans, from Dawson, N. M. “Lumberjack” Track, 3, 4 TOP ROW FRANK GRAHAM TRINIDAD GONALEZ Yell Leader, 4 Pres. Tennis Club, 4 Football, 2, 3, 4 11 CLINTON PELTIER Senior Control ABBIE McKAY Trans, from Westport High Mass. “Lumberjack” Football, 4 Block “W” 4 Volleyball, 4 GERTRUDE GRAF Volleyball, 2 Baseball, 2 ‘Lumberjack11 ELLSWORTH SCAMMON Yell Leader, 3 Senior Control Operetta. 4 JAMES WATKINS Senior Control ISOBEL PRIEST Dramatics. 3 Senior Control Interclass Track, 4 Nomination Com., 3 Ex. Com. 3, 4 TOP ROW DUANE NEWTON Athletic Mgr., 4 Senior Control, 4 C. S. F. 1, 2, 3. 4 ESTHER LINN Senior Control, 4 “Lumberjack”, 4 G. A. A., 4 12 ARDATH BATTEN Trans, from Berkeley “Lumberjack” 4 Operetta. 4 ANNA MAY VERNON Treas. Student Bodv, 4 C. S. F. 2, 3, 4 Operetta, 2, 4 EULALIA YOUNG C. S. F.. 4 “Chipmunk” 3 Athletic Mgr. 3 VARSEN CHATOIAN Basketball, 1, 2, 3 Track, 1, 2 Operetta, 4 TOP ROW MISS WILSON JACK DOLLARHIDE Class Advisor 1929-30 1930-31 Football, 2, 4 Basketball, 1, 2, 4 Operetta. 2, 4 13 SENIOR PROPHECY “Paul Bunyan, where have you been since the last time I saw you?” “Oh, all over the States, Canada, Alaska and Europe.” “Gee, then you must know all about Earl, Carl, Skippy, Gertrude, Mildred, Arthur.......” “Woa, young man, not so fast. I’ll tell you all about the class of ’31 if you’ll just let me get my pipe lighted. “Earl Fitch is the new Chief of Police for Los Angeles. “Carl Jacobsen accepted a job coaching the Bear Frosh immediate- ly after his graduation from ‘Cal.’, and he’s still at it. “E. W. “Skippy” Scammon is the lawyer for “The Red River Lum- ber Co.”, and his office is at San Francisco. “Gertrude Pratt Graf is a stenographer for Tom Clark. You re- member Tom is a broker in San Francisco. “Mildred Hornshuh is a typist and bookkeeper for the Fruit Growers Association. “Arthur Campos is coach at Podunk High. “You of course know that James Cla'-k is a famous divorce lawyer at Reno. “Carlie is a Greek teacher and Isobel is a Latin teacher. Both are engaged in teaching at the Berkeley High School. “Mitchell is a well known author now. You’ve read his famous book on ‘Tea for Two Dollars’, haven’t you?” “Yes.” “Anna May Vernon is Treasurer of the United States. “Lucille Bergstrom, as you knew her, married a rich merchant three years ago and is the mother of a baby girl named after her. Lucille. “Gordon Boyd is a speculator on the New York Stock Exchange and making his first billion. “Nellie Brown is a kindergarten teacher. “Frank Graham is a logging engineer for the Lassen Lumber and Box Co. “Jo Hunter is a wash woman for Chang Lu of Paris. “Ardath Batten is an ethics teacher at Mills College. 14 “Eulalia Young is a commercial artist. “Maxine Gilbert is the King of England’s housekeeper. “J. ‘Jack’ Dollarhide is a musician or something. “Rachel Fisher is a beauty operator in the Westwood Department store.” “Yes, I know that. I saw her yesterday.” “Esther Linn is a stenographer for James Clark. “Marguerite Erickson is stenographer for her husband Evert— She’s not taking chances. “Be Bee McKay is head nurse at the Westwood Emergency Hospital. “Bill Lackey is a foot specialist. He specializes in shortening, etc. “George Gazarian is an architect for the Wellman pen Company. “Trinidad Gonalez is a high school teacher at Portola. “John Archibald is the great Gum King of the Gummy Isles. Marguerite Kent is a stenographer for John. “Grace Carlson is a model for Aileen Champ, the great fashion designer in Paris. “Jack Bush is pitcher for the Red Sox. “Sidney Knudsen is a football coach, and writes a sports column on the side. “Clinton Peltier and James Watkins run a milk wagon in Seattle. “Varsen Chatoian is an interior decorator for Bruner’s at Sacramento. “I guess that’s all.” “But you’ve forgotten John Benson . . . . ” “Why, I thought you knew all about him. He started his career by bridging the Atlantic and he is now finishing the first non-stop tunnel from New York to China.” “Geeee-ee, Paul, just think, I might have made something of myself if I hadn’t stayed here in Westwood tailing off on a band rip.” Duane Newton 15 16 ELEVENTH GRADE The class of “32” has been one of the outstanding classes of the year. The members of this class opened the social season of the school by giving the first party. In the second semester they gave a Junior Carnival Dance, which was the first event of its kind given at the West- wood High School. The Juniors are endeavoring to make the -Junior- Senior Prom the best in the history of the school. The Junior Class was represented by seven men on the foot-ball team, and three on the varsity basketball team. It had a large repre- sentation on baseball and track teams, and ran up the next highest number of points to place second in the interclass meet held in April of this year. President Vice Pres. Secretary Treasurer JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS ................................. Fred Hull ................................ Roy Walker ............................. Harvey Perani ................................ Virgil Hollis CLASS MOTTO: “Together we stick—Divided we’re stuck.” 17 TENTH GRADE The Sophomore class has done many constructive things for the school this year. The class has finished the Sophomore project of beau- tifying the plot in front of the high school between the sidewalk and the school. They also took out the stumps and leveled off the parking place. Both jobs were well done and a credit to the class. At many of the home basketball games they sold hot dogs, and the returns of the last sale they handed over to the student body. The Sophomores also paid for their picture in the annual. At a party for the Valleio De Molay basketball team, the class presented to the student body a pen- nant to be used in the bleachers. In the way of socials the class gave two parties, one a dance and the second a Sophomore swimming party. The class was well represented in athletics this year, having two men on the Varsity football team and three men on the “B” and “A” basketball teams. President ..... Vice President Secretary .... Treasurer ..... CLASS OFFICERS ........................... Marian Dyer .......................... Robert Allen .........................Beatrice Martin ........................... Wilma Klotz NINTH GRADE The Freshman class is one of the most active in the school, both in athletics and scholarship. They have contributed a great many coming athletes to basketball and track, taking the Interclass track meet on April 14. Many of the ninth grade boys made good showings on the “C” and “B” basketball teams. In scholarsip, they have had the high- est in the Junior division, winning the banner every marking period. The class early showed its school spirit by the high percentage of its members that bought Student Body Cards. A Freshman party was given and all who attended declared it to be a success. The class had a candy sale the second semester, but not much profit was realized. The money that was made was used in pay- ing for the class picture in the annual. President .... Vice-president Secretary .... Treasurer .... OFFICERS Harold Gibbons ..... Elsie Ebell Theresa Newton ... Ilda Johnson 19 EIGHTH GRADE The eighth grade is an “up and coming” class. Early in the school year they presented an assembly program. A good deal of time and effort was put into the hooking up of the broadcasting station and the preparation for their act. Their little play was proclaimed a “hit”. On January 30, the class had a party which began at three-thirty. Games and dancing helped to pass away the time. Refreshments were served, thus ending an enjoyable afternoon. CLASS OFFICERS President ................................ Vice President ........................... Secretary ................................ Treasurer ................................. Yell Leader .............................. Song Leader .............................. Assistant Song Leader .................... Member Executive Committee ............... ... Coy Brown Alvera Timone Jeanne Wilson Jeanne Wilcox ... Frank Prior .... Phyllis Hull .... Lois Cooper .. Loran Morey 20 SEVENTH GRADE The seventh grade did not get started as early as the other classes, but after getting the spirit of things they organized, and now function smoothly. The class officers elected the first semester are: Elmer Jur- guson President; Ruth McNulty. Vice-President; Chester Imes, Secre- tary; Una Jackson, Treasurer; William Markee, Yell Leader: Lois Linn, Song Leader; Raymond Campos and Edward Martin, assistant yell leaders; Florence Miley and Corrine Andrews, assistant song leaders. When the class was organized it was decided to divide the class meetings into three parts: first, business; second, program; and third, rally. Several programs, consisting of songs, dances, plays and read- ings, were given by students of the class. The class gave a party in March, using the proceeds to pay for the class picture in the annual. The rest of the money is still in the treasury. The seventh grade girls gave a dancing play, the “Revue of ’76”, at Open House. A great many of the pupils of this class have gone out for athletics and several good teams consisted of seventh graders entirely. These teams all made fine showings this year. President..... Vice-president Secretary .... Treasurer..... CLASS OFFICERS Elmer Jurguson Ruth McNulty .... Chester Imes ... Una Jackson 21 ACADEMIC CLASSES Chemistry and physics, college preparatory subjects, are not taught at Westwood High School in the same years, but alternately. The seventh grade class, in studying nature, has formed a Nature Study Honor Club, whose members are restricted to those who have a “B” grade and have earned 25 points in their work. This society has proved to be of great benefit as an encouragement to scholarship. The eighth grade science class, as a special project, cleared, level- ed and resoiled the front plot of the school yard. Trees have already been planted. When this project is fully completed, it will improve the appearance of the school immensely. A water project has been the special problem of the ninth grade. Academic aspects have been demonstrated by hand constructed water devices, such as siphons and water wheels. The different types of water contamination and the construction of modern filtration devices have been taken up in detail. The tenth grade biology course has been divided into five major but interrelated phases. The first takes in the life of animals and man, including paleontology and anthropology; the second, plants; the third human physiology and personal hygiene; the fourth psychology and mental health; and the fifth heredity and genetics. COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT This year the commercial department has done a great deal of practical work, mimeographing three numbers of the ‘‘Red and Black” (now the “Lumberjack”), and mimeographing and dittoing circulars, tickets, bulletins, plays, etc. Experience with the modern office de- vices for business efficiency was given the students in the Business Es- sentials class. The girls taking commercial subjects have been helping in the school office, thus receiving practical office experience. ENGLISH AND LANGUAGES This year, for the first time, the upper division English classes have entered into the field of journalism, the English 12 class centering its composition work around the school paper, and the English 11 class publishing a school hand-book. The students have gladly taken ad- vantage of the many benefits that can be derived from such activities. In connection with a study of pioneer literature, the English 9x section made a collection of Indian relics which was on display in the exhibi- tion case. The International Club was organized this year by the 8x English and History classes. Besides starting a foreign correspondence, the club has been very active socially. The seventh grade English class, in reading outside story books for extra credit, organized a library and is supervising it successfully. June Wilson, its librarian, proved her- self exceptionally competent. The members of the Latin 9 class made notebooks consisting of clippings and pictures from newspapers and magazines on Roman sub- 22 jects or containing Latin allusions. The Spanish 9 class have been studying the history, geography, people, customs and traditions of Spain. From its Spanish grammar it is able to carry on a simple con- versation in the “language of the Dons”. MATHEMATICS The freshmen class in mathematics has done considerable outside reading connected with algebra. “Flatland”, an allegorically written book, describes algebra in connection with linear equations, squares, triangles, etc. Several of the students have read Cajoric’s “History of Mathematics”, which, by the way, is a college text; and the story “Teaching of secondary Mathematics”. They certainly should know their mathematics. The seventh grade has followed the older mathematics classes by taking project problems with from two to three days to finish them. They have also taken speed tests to check their knowledge of funda- mental arithmetical processes. The advanced mathematics class has studied solid geometry and trigonometry this year, and will take up advanced algebra next year. In trigonometry, the class was given assignments of two or three units, having one or two weeks to complete a unit, depending upon the difficulty of the work. The student can do as much of the minimum and additional work assigned as is necessary to earn the grade for which he wishes to try. If all the minimum and additional are finished, he receives a grade of “A” or “B”, depending on how correctly the work is completed. ARTS AND CRAFTS Arts and Crafts takes in home economics and manual training as well as the regular arts and crafts classes. This year the ninth grade home economics class has, without any experienced assistance, prepared and served all faculty luncheons. This has not only taught the students the art of cooking but has given them experience in conducting themselves properly without the super- vision of a teacher. The other home economics classes have carried on very interesting projects in home building, foods, and hand-craft. The advanced arts and crafts class has done remarkable work in tooling leather, designing and cutting various pieces of jewelry from metals, cutting linoleum blocks for block printing, and constructing bowls, trays, paper-knives, etc., from copper. The members of this class are taught the value of materials in that they are required to pay for the metals and stones they use. Wood carving is also done to some extent. The manual training classes have centered their extra work on the art of making window-boxes, book-shelves, book-ends, files, and equip- ment as it has been needed by the school. 23 EVENING The sun is sinking in the west, Making shadows long, weird, grotesque. The cows have hit the trail for home Watching their shadows as they roam. Trees are black ’gainst golden glow. Where Apoleo falls below Noise stops. As yellow clouds grow Ripe, boldly the pipers blow. From dreary shadows come the bats A fluttering after moths and gnats. Then hear the owl screech his eerie yell; From what tree-top one cannot tell. The yellow moon rises; Unveils surprises Of clouds cleverly shaped and formed Into figures bent and deformed. From fire the smoke curls high Past pines and on into the sky, Into the sky and toward a star; A bright twinkling star lost afar. John Whelan 24 CAMP LIFE The camps maintained by Paul Bunyan were very active and lively. Paul logged with two crews of men, so there was always something doing along the line of activities. There was work of every kind, and the master loggers excelled in industry and enthusiasm. As a reward, many huge feasts were held each year for their benefit. Some of the boys were socially inclined, so they learned to play games, and some even went so far as to become musically proficient. But Paul Bunyan’s camps haven’t so much cause to boast. There is much going on in and around our high school: a large variety of subjects to choose from, sports, socials, and many different kinds of clubs. In the following pages you will see accounts of some of our activities. YEAR’S HAPPENINGS Westwood Junior-Senior High Oct. 1, 1930 Dear Margie, Gee, I’m just all excited! School started Monday, September 1. Nothing much happened, except getting books, etc., until September 12, when the Juniors gave a dance to start the social season off right. The next two Saturdays we had keen fun. On the 20th we went to Sparks and saw the football game between Westwood and Sparks. The best treat came when we won the game 13 to 0. Since this was the first game of the season, we all felt pretty good. On the 17th we played Chico “B” ’s in Chico and beat them 32 to 0. Even if I do say so myself, I think we are pretty good to win the first two games of the year. On the 30th we received our first report cards. I think almost every one got pretty good grades, but the teachers took the joy out of life by telling us they felt sorry for us and had given us a little better grades than we deserved. Well, I guess that’s about all for this time, so bye bye. Your friend, Daisy. Westwood Junior-Senior High Oct. 28, 1930. Dear Margie, We surely have been having a lot of football games lately. We played Redding here on October 4, and gave them a banquet after- wards. We felt quite justified in giving them eats, however, because we took the game from them 13 to 7. On the 18th we surely had a lot of laughs; we played the Alumni, and beat them, of course, 7 to 0. That night the Seniors gave a nifty party and everyone was there. Friday, the 27th, we all felt as happy as larks because it was the last day of school for a whole week. How we love Institute Week! Am awfully busy so will close for now. As ever, Daisy. Westwood Junior-Senior High Nov. 28, 1930 Dear Margie, What do you know? We played Alturas on the first of November and tied them 6—6. Talk about your exciting games, this surely “took the cake”. Our dear teachers blessed us with report cards on the fifth and most of us found our grades weren’t quite so good as the first ones. We beat the “Antlers Club” of Reno 13—0 on November 8 on our own field. The Block “W” Society got rash and gave a school dance the night of the game. Armistice day finally came along and gave us a short vacation of one day. More excitement came on the 14th when we had Open House. 25 We were all scared and nervous, but we made the gala event a success. There surely were a lot of people there. On the 15th, the girls were supposed to have a playday with Las- sen, but on account of the weather it was postponed indefinitely. Much to our sorrow, we lost our “Big Game” to Lassen on the 19th, by a score of 13—0. The Seniors got high brow and gave a private party the next Tuesday. We certainly were thankful for Thanksgiving; we had a few days to catch up on our homework. We were supposed to have a game with the University of Nevada “Frosh” but they didn’t show up; so we played the Alumni and beat them again, 12—0. Well, dearie, I’m getting the writer’s cramp, so tra la. Love, Daisy. Westwood Junior-Senior High Dec. 23, 1930 Dearest Margie, You can’t imagine how busy I’ve been. We Seniors waxed ambi- tious and had a work day. We cleared the section of ground between the left wing of the school and the assembly hall, and made several gravel walks. We’re planning to have a rustic bench. It surely is a big improvement to the school yard. All this work happened on Saturday, December 6. On the 12th we played basketball with Red Bluff, here, and were beaten 28—18. Of course, you must remember this is still early in the season. We got our report cards on the 11th. Can you imagine! The faculty gave us a big party on the 13th that was a knock-out. They danced, sang, and recited for us, and were they good! On the 19th, the Knights of Columbus of Reno came here anl played a game of basketball. Did we beat them? 48—6! Decem- ber 22 surely was a day in W. H. S. that was enjoyed—it began our Christmas vacation. Think I’ll close and try to enjoy my rest. Love, Daisy. Westwood Junior-Senior High Feb. 1, 1931 Dear Margie, School again, but who cares? I don’t. Everyone trudged back to school on January 5. WTe beat the Hoo Hoo’s 17—15 in basketball on January 9. It surely was a close game. January 16 was a big day, too. First, it was the end of the semester and everyone handed in term papers with a big sigh of relief; then we plaved Vallejo De Molay that evening, and beat them 24—7; and after the game, the Sophomores gave a school party and everyone had a wonderful time. Lately everything is basketball, basketball. On the 23rd we had a basketball game with the Reno Antlers, here, and they beat us 31—19. Imagine our embarrassment! On the 30th we played the “Office” team and beat them. By the way, the Freshmen gave a private party on the 31st and from all reports they had a jazzy time. Well, hon, I’m getting sleepy, so adios. Daisy. 26 Westwood Junior-Senior High Mar. 1, 1931 Dearest Margie, We’re still playing basketball to our fullest extent. February 6 we played the University of Nevada “Frosh” and they beat us 38 to 23; however, it was a better game than it sounds. I was just sick at heart when Lassen beat us 27 to 20. We played them on Friday the 13th; can you imagine that? At the half, the score was 10 to 16 in our favor; but I guess the boys got a little over-confident. The next night the Juniors gave a carnival dance and called it the Junior Jinx. The hall was decorated cleverly and we had more fun than at a circus. On the 27th we played basketball with Lassen and they beat us again—isn’t that atrocious? The next night the Seniors put a little joy back in life by giving a private party and inviting the faculty and Juniors. We had gobs of fun. Am tired as can be, so I’ll close. Love, Daisy. Westwood Junior-Senior High Mar. 27, 1931 Margie dear, How are you making it? This semester seems awfully dead com- pared to last term. The boys are beginning to go out for track, so they are all limping around school. A couple of Fridays ago the Seniors gave a dance. I think it was the best that has been given so far. As the dance was on Friday the 13th, all the decorations were carried out in a superstitious effect. Anna May, Lucille, Shirley, Marian, and Wilma left for the Older Girls Conference at Richardson Springs last Saturday. They were looking forward to a good swim, but it was so cold I don’t think they had much luck. The “Little Theatre” gave three plays last Wednesday evening. They turned out very well. I think. They were “Moonlight and Mistle- toe”, “Retribution”, and “Station YYYY”. Hurrah! Hurrah! Hurrah! Today is Friday and no school all next week. I like Easter bunny in more ways than one. How about you ? I think I’ll tear down to the post-office and mail this. Love, Daisy. Westwood Junior-Senior High April 15, 1931 Dear Margie, This is just going to be a short note because I’m awfully busy with school work. We started school again on Monday, March 6. Everyone is worn out from vacation. Baseball started the same day and the boys are working hard everyday, and besides that, everyone plays tennis almost every afternoon. As I said before I’m extremely busy, so will close. Love, Daisy. 27 STUDENT BODY OFFICERS President, first semester .... President, second semester Vice-President ........... Secretary ................ Treasurer ................ Yell Leader .............. Song Leader .............. Russell Hutchinson .... Jack Dollarhide .... Jack Dillarhide .. Mattye Huggins Anna May Vernon ... Frank Graham . Lucille Bergstrom EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE The Executive Committee, a long established organization, autho- rizes the various school groups to spend specified amounts of money, and discusses and passes upon all business to go before the student body. 28 STUDENT GOVERNMENT CLUB The Student Government Club is an organization formed for the purpose of discussing and solving school problems. One of its most important duties is the awarding of the school spirit cup. This club was successful in solving the traffic problem in the halls and assemblies by organizing a Traffic Committee which functioned during the greater part of the year. The members of the Student Government group are selected from the leaders of the school. OFFICERS President ...................................... Frank Graham Vice President .................................. John Benson Secretary Treasurer ......................... Anna May Vernon Advisor .......................................... Mr. Cralle TENNIS CLUB This year seemed a great year in the history of clubs, as many new ones were formed. One of the most active of these was the Tennis Club. This organization was started with the aim of improving the tennis court and the rules for playing on it. The club had a work day, which was very successful in accomplishing the work they set out to do. This organization has been especially active this year because of the early summer. OFFICERS President ........................................ Frank Graham Secretary and Treasurer................................Jo Hunter 29 CALIFORNIA SCHOLARSHIP FEDERATION The Westwood chapter of the California Scholarship Federation was chartered in 1926 and since then has played an important part in the promotion of good scholarship. The C. S. F. is a state wide organi- zation which aims to maintain high scholarships and encourage students to attend college. Ten honor points for a semester are required for memberships, eight of which must be for scholastic work. Only senior high students are eligible. To become a permanent member a student must receive ten honor points for four semesters with one semester in the Senor year. Novitiate and permanent membership pins are awarded to those people who have filled the requirements. This organization took two trips this year to district conventions. The first one was held at Corning and the second at Durham. OFFICERS President .......... Vice President ..... Secretary Treasurer Advison ............ .... Duane Newton ....... Victor Myer Marguerite Erickson ...... Miss Gaspar CAMPUS CLUB The Campus Club is another new group founded at the Westwood High School this year, with a view to securing information and discuss- ing problems which will face the student going to college. The college preparatory students of the senior high school are the only ones eligible for membership. OFFICERS 1st Semester 2nd Semester President............Anna May Vernon ......Fulalia Young Vice President ......Ellsworth Scammon ....George Gazarian Secretary and Treas..■'ranklin Ott .........Victor Myer Advisor..............Miss Gasper WINTER SPORTS CLUB The Winter Sports Club is one of the newest clubs in the high school. This society was formed to show the students of the high the pleasure offered by the winter sports here in the high Sierras. This club was not active for a very long period this year, however, due to the lack of winter weather. A skiing and toboganning party on January 10 proved a very pleasant excursion. OFFICERS President ................................... Ellsworth Scammon Vice-President ..................................... John Lamson Secretary and Treasurer ..................... Marguerite Erickson Advisor ............................................ Miss Wilson 30 GIRLS’ ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The Girls, Athletic Association was started for the purpose of pro- moting physical efficiency and an interest in athletics for girls in the Westwood High School. All interclass games and interschool playdays are sponsored by this club. The membership of the G. A. A. is open to the girls of the high school who have earned 200 points in certain sports. The awards are: A block “W” given for 2,000 points; a Circle “W” given for 1,000 points; and class numerals for 200 points. President .......... Vice President ..... Secretary .......... Treasurer .......... Recorder ........... Athletic Mgr....... Ass’t. Athletic Mgr. Advisor ........... OFFICERS ..................... Virginia Fowler ................... Marguerite Erickson ....................... Mattye Huggins ....................... Aileen Champ ......................... Esther Linn ..................... Lucille Bergstrom ..................... Beulah Batchelor ......................... Miss Feusier 31 PARKER 32 BLOCK “W” SOCIETY The Block “W” Society for many years has created loyal compan- ionship among the athletes of the Westwood High School. The Society was formed for the purpose of teaching high school boys who are in- terested in sports, clean sportsmanship. Those who have made their letters in football, baseball, basketball, or track are eligible for membership. This club annually sponsors a dance which is anticipated and well attended by everyone. There are four initiations held at assemblies every year, in order for the new members to receive their letters in basketball, football, baseball or track. OFFICERS President ............... Vice President .......... Secretary and Treasurer Athletic Mgr............. Ass’t. Athletic Mgr...... Advisor ................. ... Carl Jacobsen .... John Benson .... Jack Roguin Duane Newton George Gazai'ian .... Coach Curtice SENIOR CONTROL BOARD The Senior Control Board is an organization of upper class students, with Mr. Curtice as advisor. This year the Board consisted of thirty members, twenty Seniors, eight Juniors and two Sophomores. Its duties are to keep order in the halls between periods, in the as- semblies, and to regulate the conduct of students at all social and student body affairs. The officers are John Benson, chairman, Sidney Knudson and Carl Jacobsen, assistants, and Anna May Vernon, secretary. 33 LITTLE THEATRE The name “Little Theatre” was chosen for the dramatic club this year. This organization enables any student interested to study the different phases of dramatics, such as learning the technique of the stage, the art of make up, and ability to interpret parts. This society has presented three plays which have been very successful. The first play was “Station YYYY”, a comedy written by Booth Tarkington. The second play was a drama written by Charles Caldwell Dobie entitled “Retribution.” The last performance was a romantic comedy written by Elene Wilbur, entitled “Moonlight and Mistletoe.” The cast was as follows: STATION YYYY Mr. Winstead .......................... Mrs. Winstead ......................... Anita Winstead ........................ Caroline Winstead ..................... Herbert Winstead ...................... Roger ................................. Charles ............................... Anne .................................. Sidney Knudsen ..... Shirley Ott ... Eulalia Young ... Evelyn Norton .... Bennie Valley .... John Lamson ... Virgil Hollis Varsen Chatoian Hank Allen ..... Sam Allen....... Walton Pringle Tony Duplin .... RETRIBUTION .......................... Virgil Hollis ....................... Mitchell Huggins ........................... Gordon Boyd ...................... Jack Dollarhide MOONLIGHT AND MISLETOE Doris Rand .......... Marcia Glenn ........ Joe ................. The Constable ....... Miss Winters ........ Ned Strong .......... Wade Randall ........ “Slick Charley Collins” Lucille Bergstrom ......Jo Hunter George Gazarian .... Victor Myer .. Dorothy Gifford .... Gordon Boyd ..... Albert Utz .. Sidney Knudsen OFFICERS President ............................ Vice President ....................... Secretary and Treasurer............... Advisor .............................. .. Gordon Boyd George Gazarian .....Shirley Ott .... Miss Gaspar 34 SINGING CONTEST At the fourth Open House of Westwood Junior-Senior High, held on the evening of November 14, 1930, all the classes in the school took part in a singing contest. Each class did its best to win the prize, which was a beautiful loving cup. After careful consideration, the judges awarded the cup to the class of ’31. OPERA CLUB ORGANIZED On November 17, 1930, an Opera Club was organized by Mrs. Green and the following officers were elected: President, Carlie Fow- ler; Sect’y-Treas., Eulalia Young. The purpose of this club was to study more fully and become better acquainted with the German operas by Wagner, “Die Valkyries” and “The Flying Dutchman”, as prepara- tion to attend them when they were presented at San Francisco January 24th and 25th of this year. In order to raise enough money to finance the trip to see these operas, the members of the club gave food sales and sold hot dogs at basketball games. About thirty students and teachers journeyed to San Francisco to see the operas and from the re- ports they gave upon their return, they must have had a wonderful time. ORCHESTRA Our high school orchestra was organized after football season closed. This small group was hard hit by the loss of Lorena Richardson and Bob Gleason with their trombones and La Verne Richardson with her violin. There are no basses to take the place of the trombones. Several new members were added to the orchestra, however, and new music having been purchased the group worked faithfully on it. This ever-faithful group, under the able direction of their leader, Mrs. William Green, played several selections for Open House. They also furnished the music for the operetta. Members of the orchestra : Violins: Marion Dyer, Corrine Andrews, and Marvin Hornshuh. Clarinet: Leslie Prussia. Trumpets: Bob Allen, Walter Sharon. Saxophone: George Blake. Drums: Robert Spencer. Piano: Josephine Hunter. 35 “THE BELLE OF BAGDAD’’ Operetta Everyone is still talking about bombs and cameras. At first we might say, “What a combination”, but now we remember that these same terrible creatures were in our high school operetta and the combination made a big hit. It was Fair Day in Bagdad, land of the Orient. There was an as- sassin abroad who carried a bomb concealed in a camera. The Caliph’s orders were that all persons caught carrying cameras would be shot. Mrs. McCann, the new American consul, with her daughter Elsa and her daughter’s friend Anne, wede in Bagdad. Dick Taylor, of the Super Supreme Film Company, with his mechanics, Bill and Bob, were trying to find an unknown beauty whom they were seeking as a star for the movies. Of course they had to have a camera to take a snap of every prospect. And then the fun began. Bill and Bob had a terrible time disguising themselves, first as dervishes and then as members of the Caliph’s body-guard, in order to be safe and not be caught by Ali Ben Mustapha, the chief of police, who was very brave when no real danger was near. Henrietta Whipstitch was trying to find her “Hennery” who had proposed to her and then fled. She thought every man was her man. She finally fell for Ali. Archie FitzGibbons was her real Hennery, but he fell in love with Zelinda, the dancer. It would have been too bad for all of the Americans if Bill and Bob hadn’t caught the assassin and saved the caliph. The unknown beauty was found to be the Caliph’s favorite daugh- ter, Jewel, the Belle of Bagdad, who was at last identified by the amulet she wore. The amulet was awarded to Dick Taylor because Bill and Bob, his servants, saved the Caliph’s life. The parts were well portrayed, and it was a very colorful as well as an amusing operetta. After the finale the curtain fell on the most outstanding event of the year. CAST Jewel, the Belle of Bagdad ..................... Anna May Vernon Dick Taylor of the Super Supreme Film Co............ Jack Dollarhide Hassan el Carib, the Caliph ................... Ellsworth Scammon Ali Ben Mustapha. the prefect of police ................ Earl Fitch Lord Archie FitzGibbons, from dear old London .......... Albert Utz Bill Blake, Dick’s Mechanic .......................... Carl Jacobsen Bob Ballentine, Dick’s Mechanic ...................... Gordon Boyd Henrietta Whipstitch, a romantic spinster ....... Lucille Bergstrom Mrs. McCann, New American Consul .................... Ardeth Batten Elsa McCann, her daughter .......................... Maxine Gilbert Anne Blackwell, Elsa’s friend ..................... Mattye Huggins Rose .... Caliph’s daughter ..................... Josephine Hunter Lily .... Caliph’s daughter......................... Varsen Chatoin Zelinda. a dancer ................................. Beatrice Martin 36 LUMBERJACK STAFF 1st Semester Editor ....................Carlie Fowler ...... Managing Editor ...........Lester Duer . News Editor ...............Ellsworth Scammon Assistant News Editor .....Esther Linn ........ Organizations Editor ......Duane Newton Clubs .....................Earlys McNevin Classes ...................George Gazarian .. . Assistant Classes .........Rae Fisher Student Body ..............Lucille Bergstrom ... Department Editor .........Isobel Priest ...... Socials ...................Jo Hunter .......... Sports ....................Sidney Knudsen ..... Assistant Sports .........Mildred Hornshuh ... Features ..................Albert Utz ......... Jokes ........... Harold McPhee ............... Literary ....... Mitchell Huggins ... Assistant Literary ....... Abbie McKay ........ Editorials ................Ardath Batten ...... Art .......................Russell Hutchinson . Business Manager ..........Eulalia Young ...... Assistant Business Manager Gertrude Graf . Exchanges ..................................... Reporters ..................................... Special Writers 2nd Semester Duane Newton Ellsworth Scammon Esther Linn Isobel Priest Albert Utz Jo Hunter Ardath Batten Lucille Bergstrom George Gazarian John Whelan Mildred Hornshuh Mitchell Huggins Lester Duer Cai'lie Fowler Gertrude Graf Rae Fisher Marguerite Kent Sidney Knudsen Earlys McNevin Harold McPhee The staff of the “Lumberjack” consists of the members of the English 12 class, under the leadership of Miss Arthur. The students have learned the way of writing newspaper articles as well as features, poetry, and short stories. The paper is published monthly and gives an account of the activities of the past few weeks. Great improvements have been made over the school paper of the last year due to the loy- alty and hard work of the members of the class. The paper has a de- finite form and during the second semester has been printed by the local printing office. 37 First Row—Carlie Fowler, John Benson, Victor Myer, Rae Fisher. Second Row—Isobel Priest, James Clark, Richard Markee, Robert Allen. Third Row—Ellsworth Scammon, Esther Linn, George Gazarian, Josephine Hunter. Fourth Row—Anna May Vernon, Duane Newton. 38 SOCIALS Well, look who’s here. Did you just get back from college? Is it as much fun being a freshman in college as it was being a senior in high school? I’ll bet they throw perfect parties in college. But, you know, we’ve had some really good parties here this year, too. Boy, I’ve surely had a lot of fun. The Juniors gave the first party, and from what I could see every- one was having a keen time. The date? Let me think. It was on September 12. Yes, they had some decorations; there were flowers on every pillar and a large sign “Juniors” setting on the stage. There was a light behind the sign that made the letters stand out like figures of gold. And oh, let me think! It was on October 4 that the Seniors gave a party, and since it was the beginning of football they decorated the hall like a football field. Everything that is necessary for football was distributed around the room. The Seniors are pretty good at getting new ideas for parties and ways of decorating that make the hall attrac- tive to everyone. Believe it or not, the Block “W” Society gave a dance November 4 in honor of the Reno Antlers. You can be sure all the girls were there, because the Reno boys were good dancers. If I were asked to give my opinion of the dance, I should say it wTas a big success. I didn’t hear a single person say that he didn’t enjoy himself. I didn’t know so many Seniors could play bridge, until November 25. Everyone came and played bridge for the evening. Frank Graham got high prize, but there wasn’t any consolation prize. Oh yes, they invited the faculty, too. After putting away as much ice cream and cake as possible, everyone went home feeling grand, if a bit “stuffed”. The Faculty gave us a party on December 13, and it was a fine party, too. They asked all the parents and all the senior high students. After every second dance, they put on some entertaining number. Mr. Cralle, Mr. Hahn, Mr. Geyer, and Mr. Curtice gave a tap dance. Two of them were dressed in long tailed coats and high hats, and the other two were dressed as old-fashioned girls. Can you imagine? Mr. Metz- ler gave a negro dialogue; Miss Feusier, Miss Nordeck, and Miss Peter- son gave a pirate dance that was well received by the audience; Mrs. Green, and Miss Campbell (she is the new “Math” teacher), sang us a duet, and Mr. Curtice’s wife played a few of the latest dance numbers on the piano. All of the entertainment was certainly good and I think everyone enjoyed it, from the applause. Then the faculty served re- freshments, and gave everyone a second chance at the ice-cream. 39 The Sophomores gave a party for the Vallejo De Molay on January 16. They had a large “S” on the stage, but of course the Seniors would take that as a compliment to them. There were large wreaths of flowers on the pillars and on the stage. For entertainment four of the girls gave a clown dance that was really quite funny. Imagine our amazement when the “Sophs” announced that they were going to serve refreshments. The Freshmen gave a “bunco party” on January 31, but they were not allowed to ask the school. From all reports they had a lot of fun. Orrel Rosecrans made high score, but poor Lois Dirden got the tough break and came in last. But her spirits, as well as everyone’s, were revived by lots of home-made cake and ice cream. Then on February 14, the Juniors gave us a real Carnival Dance. They had serpentine, hot dogs, ice cream, a fish pond, balloons, and small cardboard hats; but believe me, they made us pay for them, too, if we happened to want any. After all of that, we didn’t expect them to serve refreshments. And don’t think they surprised us. You will certainly be astonished when I tell you about the party the Seniors “threw” on February 28. They asked the Juniors to come and didn’t charge them any admittance, either. Everyone played bridge for awhile; then there were several relays. After the relays we danced for about an hour and a half. Listen to this, though. The Seniors gave a superstition party on March 13 because the thirteenth came on Friday. They had black cats, open umbrellas, black spiders, horseshoes, a broken mirror, and we had to walk under a ladder before we could get in to dance. Everyone had a small paper horseshoe as a dance program. Jack Dollarhide sang us a song, and did it go over big! There were no refreshments, be- cause you know the Seniors are trying to be economical. They are planning for their Junior-Senior Prom. The Block “W” Society are getting ritzy. They gave us another dance on April 24. The decorations featured their “W”. They didn’t have any refreshments, but we had too much fun to want any. The Junior- Senior Prom will be given the latter part of May and we expect a good turn-out, from the way everyone is talking about it. So long, old bean, maybe I’ll see you at the Prom. Come home for that week end, can’t you? 40 Left—Carl Jacobsen, Football Captain. Right—Jack Roguin, Basketball Captain Top—Emery Curtice, Coach Bottom—Duane Newton, Athletic Manager FOOTBALL Carl Jacobsen, one of the most outstanding players, was unani- mously elected honorary captain of the football team. Jacobsen is graduating this year, and his loss will be greatly felt. BASKETBALL Jack Roguin was elected captain of the basketball team at the first of the season, and fulfilled the captain’s duties very well. Jack will be here next year for football, but not basketball. BASEBALL Willis Lackey, first baseman, was elected captain of our baseball team. Lackey showed his ability as a leader in our only game, which was with Lassen. The score was 11 to 3 in our favor. MANAGERIAL Duane Newton, athletic manager, carried out his duties most ef- ficiently by seeing that the different phases of his work were taken care of at all times. COACHING Coach Emery Curtice, from the University of California, put us through a successful football and basketball season. Coach was the California track captain in ’29. We hope he will be with us next year. 41 Sparks 0 ....Westwood 13 Chico 0 ......Westwood 32 Redding 7 ...Westwood 13 Alumni 0 .....Westwood 7 Alturas 6 .....Westwood 6 Reno Antlers 0 ..Westwood 13 Lassen 13 .....Westwood 0 Alumni 0 ......Westwood 6 TOUCHDOWNS Hollis 4 Walker 2 Jacobsen 3 Dollarhide 1 Wood 3 Roguin 1 The 1930 football team had a fast and aggressive line-up; the back field was speedy and the line equaled a stone wall. As a conse- quence, the team this year completed a successful season, losing only one game out of eight played. Although the squad contained a number of veteran players, the majority of its members were products of this year. Jacobsen, first captain of the season, headed the boys at Sparks. “Jake” also called signals this year. This season Chico was our easiest opponent. Knudsen captained the game, carrying out his duties efficiently. “Sam” played left tackle. Hollis was captain of the first home game, the contest with Redding. He made a fast right half back throughout the year. The Alumni game was led by Allen. This is Allen’s first year of football, and considering this he has shown up exceedingly well. Allen played right tackle on the varsity most of the time. Walker, playing full-back, could always be depended on for vard- age when it was needed. Walker captained the boys in the Alturas game. Lamson was captain of the Susanville game. This, our biggest game, turned out to be our only defeat. At the beginning of the year Lamson played right tackle, but at the end he was playing full back. The last game of the season, the second Alumni game, was led by Benson. Benson’s position as right end will be open next year. 42 THE FOOTBALL SQUAD Top Row: Albert Utz, Earl Felion, John Lorda, Clinton Peltier, Virgil Hollis, Dick Markee, Arthur Campos, Alden Welder, Lester Duer, Bob Pinkhani. Middle Row: Coach Curtice, Frank Graham, Earl Fitch, Bob Allen, Roy Walker, Carl Jacobsen, John Lamson, Edgar Woods, Jack Ryan, James Clark, Harold McPhee. Sitting: John Benson, Sidney Knudsen, Gaines Parker, Jack Roguin, Jack Dollarhide, Harry Bates, Fred Hull. This picture was photographed after a scrimmage between the Varsity and the “Goofs”, consequently the dirty faces. These fellows have come out for practice every day throughout the season. Some were not on the varsity, but by furnishing practice op- position for the first string players they did their bit for their high school. 43 VARSITY BASKETBALL Standing: Willis Lackey, Jack Dollarhide, John Benson, Bob Pinkham, Arthur Campos, Coach Curtice. Sitting: Virgil Hollis, Carl Jacobsen, Jack Roguin, Albert Utz Edgar Wood. VARSITY RECORD Office 23 .....Westwood 27 Red Bluff 28....Westwood 18 Reno K. C. 6....Westwood 49 U.N.“Frosh” 38. ..Westwood 23 Vallejo De Molay 7 Reno Antlers 31 .. Hoo Hoo 15 ...Westwood 17 Office 28 ....Westwood 47 Lassen 27 .....Westwood 20 Lassen 20 .....Westwood 16 ...Westwood 24 ...Westwood 19 VARSITY “GOOF” RECORD Red Bluff 18 .Westwood 12 Office 12 ....Westwood 42 Office 18 .........Westwood 25 The Red and Black Varsity basketball squad completed a fairly successful season this year, winning five games and losing five. The squad consisted of three veterans from last year, the others being new. AMONG THE VARSITY BASKETBALL MEN Jack Roguin, captain and center, played a very consistent game. His eye for the basket and his floor-work were exceptionally good. This was his last basketball season with Westwood High. Carl Jacobsen, playing at forward, played a fast, all-around straight game. We will miss “Jake” next year. Albert Utz, forward, has a good eye for the basket. Utz will be here next year, and his basketball ability will be an asset to Westwood High School. Edgar Wood, playing running guard, was always in the thick of the battle, playing a very good game. 44 John Benson, guard, was a regular at the start of the season. He played a heady and brilliant game. Arthur Campos, playing as sub-forward, could be depended upon at any time. Willis Lackey, playing as sub-guard, always reliable, is also among the varsity members graduating this spring. Bob Pinkham, playing as sub-center, came up to the par of the “goofs”, although this was his first year out for basketball. Great things are expected from Bob in the future, as he has two more years in which to gain experience. “B” Reno Y 9 .........Westwood 16 Lassen 7 .....Westwood 17 Reno Antlers 16 ..Westwood 27 Lassen 9 .....Westwood 20 The “B” team completed an undefeated season this year, winning every game that was played. Next year the “B” player will probably become “A” hoopsters and no doubt the majority will become varsity members. “C” Lassen 10 ........Westwood 18 Lassen 7 .....Westwood 10 Reno Y. M. C. A. 10....Westwood 13 The Westwood “C” team showed up very well this year. They did not have may games to play, but the way they played added to West- wood’s reputation as a fine school. “B” and “C” BASKETBALL SQUAD Top Row: Danford Merril, Earl Felion. Eddie Hunter, Daniel Gatti, Chester Atkins, Lilburn Brand. Mitchell Huggins, Benny Valley. Second Row: Ted Gleason, Walter Sharon, Walter Knudsen, Frances Miley, Phil Brown. First Row: Duane Newton, Richard Markee, Leonard Krueger, John Lorda, Tony Martin, Basil Nash, Barney Timone, Richard Miley. Frances Bickel, Harold McPhee. 45 BASEBALL Baseball season began April 6, 1931, with twenty boys reporting on the field. There are about eight veterans from last year who are also out this year. Negotiations are being made for games with Chico, Greenville and Susanville. The 1931 team is expected to be a most successful one. TRACK Track started on April 6, and although much time for training is hard to find, the boys are out at every possible chance. The material for track this year is very promising, and no doubt some new records will be made. The inter-class trackmeet held on April 15 was won by the fresh- men, who totaled 130 points. The juniors came second with 91 points, the eighth grade third with 82, and the sophomore fourth with 80 points. There were twenty-one records broken, indicating a successful year in the inter-scholastic meets. This early promise was well fulfilled by the showing Westwood High School made this year at the N. C. H. S. A. L. S. held in Redding on April 25. The meet was attended by representatives from nineteen schools. Twelve points were made by the Westwood aggregation, Jacobsen made 7 pqints by tieing for first place in the broad jump and taking second place in the hurdles, Harry Bates placed third in the high jump. Jack Roguin came out fourth in the discuss throw and John Lorda won third place in the “B” class broad jump. SPORT MANAGERS The managerial staff of Westwood High School has greatly in- creased in membership and efficiency in its work during the school year 1930-31. The members this year were: Duane Newton, Senior Manager; George Gazarian, first assistant; Jack Ryan, Francis Bickel, Gaines Parker, Bennie Valley, Earl Miley, Joe Yanko. Leslie Prussia, assistants. Next year’s senior manager will most likely be one of the above group. The two senior managers, George Gazarian and Duane Newton, received their managerial awards. 46 CHAMPIONSHIP SENIOR TEAM Mildred Hornshuh, Aileen Champ, Eulalia Young, Gertrude Graf, Esther Linn Lucille Bergstrom, Marguerite Erickson, Miss Feusier. BASKETBALL Although no interscholastic games were played this year, a great many girls came out for after school basketball practice. Interclass games were played wdth each class fighting hard for the championship banner. The seniors won the senior high banner by re- maining undefeated. The junior high banner was won, after a fierce battle, by the ninth grade. One game was played with the Paul Bunyan girls; although the Varsity played a fast, hard fought game, they were defeated, 12—20. VARSITY TEAM AND ALTERNATES Aileen Champ, Captain Esther Linn Marguerite Erickson Eulalia Young Lucille Bergstrom Shirley Ott Beatrice Martin Beulah Batchelor Wilma Klotz Faye Phelan Mary Lord a Virginia Fowler Substitutes Earlys Me Nevin Elsie Ebell VOLLEY BALL Volleyball practice started after the basketball season, with a great deal of enthusiasm shown by the girls. Practice had to be post- poned due to the fact that the auditorium was in use; but all classes were eager for the honor of winning the championship banners. PL A YD AYS As no girls’ interscholastic games were held this year, the playday held with Greenville April 18 met with a great deal of enthusiasm from the girls. The games played were basketball, volleyball and baseball, with the teams composed of players from both schools. The lunch and swimming party given by the Greenville girls in- creased the friendly feeling between the two schools. 47 48 LITERARY Here we are in one of the bunkhouses of Paul Bunyan’s famous lumber camps. The yarns and experiences told in these bunkhouses after the day’s labors were over are famous throughout the country. They constitute, moreover, our most original folk literature. The tales of Paul Bunyan, originating in the Maine forests and drifting around through numerous lumber camps all over the world, are true folk literature. Our student writing is like these tales in the sense that the ideas expressed are products of student interests. The follow- ing stories and poems represent the spirit and thought of the high school community just as the Paul Bunyan tales are the communal expression of life in the lumber camps. We would never dream, of course, of otherwise comparing our efforts with Johnny Inkslinger’s huge scale of writing, although, pro- bably, as many barrels of ink have been used by students as ever flowed down the pen of Paul Bunyan’s scribe. THE BROKEN MATADOR As told by a Matador who will never again fight in the ring, “Don Miguel Cortez.” “It was a July day in the city of Seville. The stands of the bull ring were over-crowded with people waiting to see the performances of the greatest of bull fighters. The stands and galleries were breaking seas of color, roaring acclaim to the greatest of picadors and toreadores who were in the ring, waiting for the first bull to be brought out. Then the gate clanged and a great red bull entered. He stood pawing the ground, bellowing, and looking around with his little eyes. Finally he saw a picador and charged with the speed of an express train. Just as he lowered his head to throw the man, however, the pica- dor stepped aside and set his heavy barbs in the bull’s shoulders, the bull whirled and charged, squealing and bellowing with pain and anger. Again the Picador’s performance was repeated and another pair of darts was added to those already in the bull’s shoulders. A third time this was attempted, but this time the picador didn’t step aside quickly enough. “Por Dios! They are carrying him off.” “I wonder if it is serious?” “Ah! an announcement.” “They say, Paulio will live but he will never walk again.” “Dios! It makes me feel nervous. I wonder if I will be carried off as he was.” “Now come the Toreadors to tease the bull, to anger him to a breaking point with their tantalizing scarlet cloaks. Twisting, charg- ing, waving, furling, back and forth the red cloth goes, making the bull more and more furious. The crow'ds cry, I hear a bell and I know' it is my turn. I feel nervous and shaky as I gather up my cloak and sword. I have a foreboding; I wonder if Paulio felt this way w'hen he went out there. I try to put this thought aside as I step out in the ring, keeping my eye on the bull w’hile making bows to the people. The great en- thusiasm with which I am receiving makes me forget my misgivings and I bow again, for am I not the one and only Don Miguel Cortez, the invincible? Now' I must kill the bull. I tantalize him a bit more with my cloak and then I thrust my blade home with the stroke all Matadors know so well. “Por Dios!” Something has happened; I have not killed him, and the blade is torn out of my hand. I must get it back or I will be dis- graced. I throw aw'ay my cloak and run towards the bull. He charges, I step aside and grab at the hilt. I hold on and I am sw'ept off my feet, but the blade comes loose. I find myself kneeling on the ground with the sword in my hand. I hear the stands screaming and shouting and I look up to see a great red bulk descending upon me. I thrust blindly with the blade and feel it strike. Then something hits me. I feel a brief agony and then lose consciousness. When I w'ake up in the operating room, I find out that I have killed the bull, my blade entering through the eye and piercing his brain. But I also learn that I will never fight in the ring again. That wras the end of Don Miguel Cortez, Matador, Senores. The man you now' see before you in his wheel-chair, and he w'ho sits along- side are Don Miguel Cortez and Juan Paulio—restaurant owners. Gracias, Senores. Alden Welder ’32 49 A STUDENT’S LIFE To those who know no better and the ones who do not care, I take this means of telling what a student has to bear. So when the day is over and your daily task is through, Please take time to consider what a student has to do. He gets up in the mornings from deficient amount of rest, Caused by the many hours of studying in which he did his best. Then to the table for breakfast, where he hurriedly eats a bite, For he has much to study which he couldn’t do last night. After a couple hours of studying, he finds it time to go; Although the morn is just arriving chances are the clock is slow. So on to school he goes to do his honorable deeds, Without the things he wants and the many things he needs. When the day is over his work is not yet done, For he often sits and studies until the clock strikes one. So people, please take heed and help him If you can, Although he’s only a student he has more work than a man. Harvey Perani SPRING THOUGHTS Blue is the sky and green is the grass This spring, as they were so long ago When other folk lived on this grand old sphere, And worked and planned and fought and loved And died, that we might know A better way and a better day Than they, who then lived here. The wind still moans in the redwood trees, The same streams flow' to the seas, The clouds pass over the selfsame scenes, But the people who lived in those far aw'ay days Have passed from sight, into the night,— Or into the light of better and wiser ways? O’, the sky is blue for you today, The grass is green for you, The breezes blow, the sweet streams flow, The earth gives forth her fragrance, The birds with their songs entrance, All nature joins in the dance Of light, for you. ’Tis true The dance will be but brief. Then you pass from the Stage, and others take your place. Enjoy the things that nature brings, and wmrk, that you may leave The world a happier, brighter home For the countless ones to come. Mitchell Huggins 50 WHITE LIES Every year Walter Christie, the veteran track and field coach at the University of California, has a “Pee-Wee” football team made up of Berkeley grammar school youngsters. Every Saturday that the University varsity has an unimportant contest the “Christie Kids” get to play before the game, between quarters, and during the half. Not very many years ago, there came to Berkeley from Ireland a family named O’Mally. They had an only child, a boy, whose name was Patrick Francis O’Mally. He was not a large lad for the age of fourteen, but was very slender and wiry. His teeth were very white, his hair was fiery red and curly; his eyes were blue, with a humorous light in them. Every line of his florid face showed that he was very intelligent, but easily hurt by the slander of others. His father was a plumber by trade and made fairly good wages, so that the O’Mally’s were able to live in a good residential district of Berkeley and were able to give their son a fair education. Patrick’s family came to Berkeley about the last part of June. During the course of the summer he made friends with several of the boys of his own age, who lived in his neighborhood. Several weeks before school started in the fall, the boys with whom Patrick had made friends began to talk football, as most boys of their age do at that time. They told Patrick of the wonderful track coach of the University, who every year took charge of the boys and who produced a “Pee-Wee” football team, that was allowed to play in the old California Field on the same day that the varsity played. The first day of school found most of the fellows talking about go- ing out for Christie’s team. Pat, as the boys called him, also decided to go out for the team. But, alarmed to find that the other fellows were much larger than he, he decided that there was no use for him to try to play football. He told this to Bill Cummings, his best friend. Bill how- ever, repeated the old saying, “The bigger they are the harder they fall,” and went on to say, “When fellows are trying out for the team they usually go out for the line unless they are fast and quick-thinking. You are not very large, but wiry and fast; your mind works quickly and you can use your head. You played soccor in Ireland so it won’t take you very long to catch on to football. I think that you are just cut out to be a quarterback, and when you have mastered the funda- mentals of the game you will probably be the first string quarter. Think it over.” Pat concluded that Bill was right, so for the next three weeks after school, he was found practicing football with the rest. He found the game in a way very different from soccer, but he learned fast, for he w'orked very hard for a few weeks. By the middle of the season he had improved to the point where Christie put him into a game. He showed up very well and looked like he was ready to play on the first string. In the next game Pat started at the quarterback position. As the game progressed he did not show up too well, though he did at times show flashes of brilliance in his playing and selection of plays. He went on playing a mediocre game, until the last game came up. In this game he showed the few fans who had gathered to see the Golden Bear 51 humble the Nevada Wolf, that here was a truly great player. He did everything well, ran, passed and kicked marvelously, and managed the team like a real field general. Pat’s mother always attended the games in which her son was to participate. She loved her boy, as most mothers do their only child. She made no noise like the others did, but in her heart, when she saw her son do something well and heard the others cheer, she marveled. But when he fumbled a long pass, or missed a tackle, and others would jeer and hoot him, she would pray deep down in her heart that these others might realize that everyone, whoever he might be, made mis- takes or did some things wrong. At night when Pat would come home after one of these games, his mother would always tell him how well he had played. Pat was a very modest lad and mistakes he made or plays he misjudged always grieved him. When his mother was telling him how well he played, he would always remind her of some “boners” that he had made. Still, she was his inspiration, and it always made him joyful to think that someone did not try to find fault with his playing. Soon Pat was in high school, and after high school he entered the University of California, and for all those eight years his mother was always his inspiration as he played. He was almost above everyone else in his freshman year, he stole the show. Critics said that he was the biggest find of the year. In his Sophomore and Junior years he was a sensation. In his Senior year, his playing was magnificient. Sports writers said that he was due All-American recognition. In all the games, up to the one with Stanford that was to take place on Thanks- giving Day, he had done everything a person could ask for. Finally the day of the “Big Game” arrived; a large crowd was on hand to witness it. In that vast assemblage sat Pat’s old mother, her heart overjoyed at hearing such wonderful predictions of what her son would do in a few minutes. The two teams came onto the field almost simultaneously. After the usual preliminary warm-up the referee called the two captains to- gether. Then the great game was on. From the kick-off Pat was a star and all that first half he did everything that a coach could ask for. A minute before the half ended, Pat started on a line plunge. As the players began to pick themselves from the pile, Pat’s mother started forward with a jerk and then turned pale, for she saw her son lying on the ground making no effort to rise. A trainer rushed onto the gridiron followed by two men carrying a stretcher. They carried her son off the field as an eager substitute raced on. Pat was only exhausted, however, from the long hard schedule that he had played; at the start of the second half he was in the line-up once more. But he did not show the speed and brilliance that had previous- ly marked his playing. Instead, he seemed like a man whose mind could not function well. After the fourth quarter started, a bad pass from Pat fell in the arms of a Stanford player who raced madly for a touchdown. If Pat had been his usual self this would never have hap- pened. The coach, realizing his plight, removed him from the game. All-American recognition faded before his eyes, as he sat dumfounded on the bench wrapped in a blue blanket with a golden bear engraved upon it. He thought of his mother, how she would be dissapointed in him. Half the crowd hooted and jeered him, wondering why the coach kept him in as long as he had. It was a strange contrast to the first half, where the vast throng praised and cheered him on. His mother wondered how the mighty crowd could be so thoughtless, and why they could not see that her son had given all he had and could not keep, forever, the terrific pace that he had set. When Pat left the game, his mother also left the stadium. She hurried home to prepare a turkey dinner for her husband and son. She waited long after seven o’clock for Pat, wondering why he didn’t come. A little after seven-thirty, a deiected looking young man came in. He was met by his mother, who spoke these cheering words, “Well son, did all the fellows and girls wish to congratulate you on your playing? I think you were simply marvelous.” “But mother, what do you think the others thought?” asked Pat. “Oh, son,” his mother hurriedly interrupted him, “I left just before the end of the first half to come and have a warm dinner waiting for you.” Pat, purposely delaying to come home, had walked the streets thinking how deeply his mother would be hurt. He did not wish to dis- appoint her and he was willing in any way to spare her the humilia- tion that would surely have been hers if she had watched the game. He could not now bear to enlighten his mother on the subject; in- stead he sank slowly into a chair to partake of a delicious turkey dinner she had prepared for him. A thankful smile settled on his face as he remembered that neither his father or his mother read the sporting news. Virgil Hollis Franklin Ott COMING OF WINTER The geese streak south across the sky By the sunset’s brilliant glow, Below the ruddy clouds they fly, Over the rolling hills they flow. The geese are gone! The crisp leaves drop like flakes of snow; Coat grounds growing cold and stronger. Trees surrender, to winds that blow, The leaves they hold no longer. The trees are dead ! Faithful day has traveled below. All of nature’s creatures are gone: No animals cross the plateau. I must struggle through all alone. Winter has come! 53 THE DEATH OF DR. COURTNEY McCURDY There was a great scene of emotion and excitement in the Moore mansion. The door of the library was closed and locked from the in- side and Mr. Moore wasn’t in his room. They tried the windows, and these also were locked on the inside. Mr. Moore’s daughter was in- formed of the disappearance. She was so dazed that she could do nothing but stare at the wall of the library. When she recovered her- self she had her maid phone an agency to send up a detective. When the detective came, Miss Moore told him her father’s disap- pearance, and of the receipt of three letters threatening death unless he should agree to leave five thousand dollars in a can near a post in a certain part of the city. This not being done, he had apparently been mysteriously taken away. Miss Moore had the servants go to their tasks in the other end of the house. When they were gone, she took White, the detective, to a panel in the wall next to the library, and pressed on a knot. The panel slid back, revealing a small opening between the two walls. Alice Moore and White walked into the dark passage and let the panel slip back in place. After going down a short flight of stairs they again started to walk on level ground. They went up a flight of steps and pushed on a trap door which slowly opened, and they walked into the library. Alice explained to White, “I was sure he would be in the room here, but I didn’t want the servants to know—not yet, anyway.” As she said this she pointed to a limp figure in the chair at the desk. White examined the body and found that the heart was still beat- ing, but there was a blue mark on the back of the neck. This mark, he informed Miss Moore, indicated that a poison had paralyzed the body. Alice asked White whether it was best to leave Mr. Moore there or carry him up to his room. White said he would advise her to leave her father there until a physician could be summoned. He then phoned for two more detectives and a physician. While waiting for the doctor, they went through the trap door, closed it carefully, walked up the passage, and listening till they were sure that no one was in the front of the house, opened the panel and walked into the living room. When the doctor and the two other detectives came, they went to the library door. The doctor, Courtney McCurdy, tried to open it, but it was still locked. He asked for the key, but was told that it was inside. After that he walked along the wall tapping the panels as he went, but fortunately he didn’t tap the right one. While he was doing this, Alice unlocked the door but kept it shut. The Doctor tried it again and asked who had opened it, but as it had been a trick to find out what he knew, no one told him. The Doctor had the body carried up to Mr. Moore’s room and placed in bed. Every one then left the room and started talking about the cause of the blue mark. The physician told them that it was the bite of a very venomous spider abounding in Australia. He told them that the blood of the giant wasp caused it to become as large as a saucer, and caused the bite of the spider to paralyze instead of kill its victim. When the physician left, one of the detectives followed him. for his knowledge of the spider and wasp transformation had aroused suspicion. The physician went to the hospital where he worked, and later down the street to his home. 54 That night the three detectives went to the McCurdy home. When the investigators came to the house they went up stairs. There in a room were three glass cases containing large spiders, and in the next room another case in which were some giant wasps. The detectives went into another room, bare except for a chain and a long, wheeled table. Just then the doctor came out, but on seeing the detectives, he ran into the room with the wasps in it and drew a gun. The bullets that he fired shattered the glass in the door and went into the cases. Still intending to kill the detectives, but realizing the fact that he was firing the wrong way, he started to shoot at the right door. Just then something bit him on the arm and spoiled his aim, so that he hit the case containing the wasps, shattering the glass. He was im- mediately set upon by the other spiders and wasps and was soon killed. The insects then attacked one another and all but one of their ranks were killed. Just as the detectives started to come into the room, a giant came in the other door and was attacked by the lone spider, and was bitten and badly frightened by it before it fell dead from its wounds. The giant staggered toward the door, but was stopped by White, who had silently stepped in the room. The detectives took the giant to the Moore home, where he told them that the physician had taken him in Australia and had made him work under threat of the death the physician had just suffered. The giant recovered from the bite on account of his physical deve- lopment, and went away. Mr. Moore also recovered, and told the detectives of how his servant had put some powder in the broth, and forced it into his mouth. He then told them that he had heard the doctor just as he started to plunge the needle into his neck, and turned just in time to see who it was. Mr. Moore had once had the doctor put in jail for robbery and that was the reason he had been attacked. THE FOREST’S ATTRACTION There is a voice that’s calling, Somewhere beside a large pine tree. To see that spot I’m longing, And to hear what’s dear to me. I know that peaceful, slumbering sound, I heard it once so long ago. It’s the wind along the thawing ground, When young trees start to grow. Then here’s to the pine tree forests, And here’s to trout filled streams. And here’s to the scenery beyond them, It’s the land I see in my dreams. “Vic” Myer ’32 55 A BED TIME STORY Once upon a time in a little hut beside the Zambesi River there lived a small native boy by the name of Tiwan. Tiwan’s job was to tend the goats. Every morning he drove the goats to the hillside and watched them all day; in the evening he drove them back to the corral where they were partly protected from the wild and vicious animals that lurked in the nearby jungles. One morning Tiwan took his flock of goats out into the small clear- ing on the hillside to graze. His thoughts wandered back to the big celebration that had been held the night before. The group of lion hunters had returned from a two weeks’ lion hunt with many skins. Many exciting episodes had occurred during the hunt, and everyone had been extremely excited by the thrilling stories to tell. Little Tiwan had lain awake during the few remaining hours of the night imagining himself an admired lion hunter of the greatest skill. Soon Tiwan felt the loss of a night’s sleep. The strain of all the previous night’s excitement and the hot sun shining down upon him made him drowsy. Now Tiwan was a grown man. He had traveled many days with- out even a sign of a lion. He was tired. He was angry. He was hun- gry. As with all Africans, Tiwan’s hunger must first be satisfied; so, taking food from his bundle, he started to eat. But the bushes back of him rustled, swayed and parted, and at the first unfamiliar note in his surroundings Tiwan was instantly alert. One hand gently moved to his spear, while the other still held the food. Slowly he turned, not making a sound. He looked. One quick springing side leap carried him into safety just in time. A lion had been crouched in the bushes and without any warning save its stealthy movements had sprung to where Tiwan had been. As the lion whizzed by, Tiwan drove his spear straight into the animal’s pounding heart. A few struggles, and the lion was dead. Tiwan forgot how tired and hungry he was in his excitement over having made such a grand kill. His mind was already busy elaborating details to tell the villagers, when his heart froze within him. A snake, coiled and ready to strike, lay within two feet of him. Fear made Tiwan immovable. Just as he felt the snake’s moistened fang against his cheek he jumped. Startled, his eyes flew open to find a goat gently nosing his cheek. Tiwan quickly jumped to his feet, for it was time to take the goats home. He did not forget his dream, however; it dangled before him temptingly, stirring his ambitions as he grew to manhood. Marguerite Kent 57 CHIPMUNK CHATTER Jack R: Say, little fellow, when are you ever going to grow? Bennie V: Oh, whenever you stop. There isn’t room for both of us. Miss Gaspar: What made you move from my class yesterday? Skippy: I was moved by your lecture. Norma: All poles are positive. Faye: Are you positive? Norma: I’m positive. Miss Wilson: (In Economics test). This is the third time you have looked on Babe’s paper. Maxine: It isn’t my fault, he doesn’t write very plainly. Aileen: I can’t thread this needle, teacher. Justas the end of the thread is going through, the needle winks its eye. Peggy: Miss Mahoney, did you ever hear a jack rabbit bark? Miss Mahoney: Rabbits don’t bark. Peggy: That’s funny, our biology book says that rabbits eat cabbage and bark. Miss Arthur: Give an example of a concrete noun. Mary L: A sidewalk. Miss A: Now give an example of an abstract noun. Mary L: Vanilla. Miss Mahoney: What is a vacuum? Iso: Why-er-I have it in my head but I can’t express it. Norma: What kind of a car have you, Sam? Sam: Oh, a runabout—you know—run about a mile and then stop. Frosh.........Emerald Soph........Soapstone Junior.....Grindstone Senior.....Tombstone Miss Kettlewell: Who do you think was the bravest man in the revolution. Eulalia: Why, no doubt Washington was; he was never licked. Jo: There’s where you are wrong. People lick him every day on stamps. . Eulalia: That’s true, but they are cowards; they do it behind his back. Lucile (cooking while her mother was away) : It’s raining so hard you had better stay for dinner. Bob: Thanks, but it’s not raining hard enough for that. 58 Mr. Cralle: Who can name one important thing we did not have 5000 years ago? Franky: Me. Photographer: Do you want a large or small picture? Willis L: A small one. Photographer: Then close your mouth. Miss Arthur: What do you know about Fielding? Roy W: Nothing much, I was catcher on the team. “Well, I’ll be dammed,” said the Creek, as the fat lady fell off the bridge. Miss Mahoney: Give me some of that prepared Monoaceticacidestei salicylic acid. Vic Myer: Do you mean aspirin? Miss Mahoney: Yes! I never could think of that name. Harry Bates: My gal is a brick. Walker: Yeah, mine’s a hard baby too. Fred H. to Miss Arthur: I don’t deserve an F in English. Miss Arthur: I know, but they won’t let me give any lower. Walker: Are you going out for quarterback next year, “Red”? Red: No, I don’t think I have enough brains. Bates: I think I’ll go out for quarterback next year, so you won’t have a chance “Red”. Walker: Bates, you’re so dumb you couldn’t even be a water carrier. “Red’: What would you do if I kissed you? Wilma: Oh! I’d have my usual snappy comeback. High School is like a washing machine. You get out just what you put in, and then you don’t recognize it. John A. to Carl J: When I was stealing apples I heard the same bullet twice. Carl J: The same one? John A: Yes, once when the bullet passed me and then again when I passed the bullet. Miss Feusier: How dare you swear before me! Earlys: Oh, excuse me, but how did I know you wanted to swear first? John: A man called at your house this morning. Jo: Did he have a bill? John: No, he had just a plain nose. 59 “Red” Hollis to Lester Duer: Say, Les, what I want to know is why did you come home from college? Lester: Well, “Red”, to tell you the truth I came for the rest. “Red”: The rest? Lester: Yes, the rest of the old man’s money. Donald M: May I have this dance? Carlie: Sure, if you find a partner. Walker: What did coach say when he saw his best javelin broken? Lamson: Shall I leave out the swear words? Walker: Yes. Lamson: Oh! I don’t think he said anything. Maxine and Jo Hunter, looking at the Westwood Church: Say, Jo, don’t that beat the Devil! Jo: Sure, that is what it’s there for. Mis Gaspar to Gordon Boyd : Say, are you teacher of this class or am I ? Gordon: You are, ma’m. Miss Gaspar: Then don’t talk like an idiot. Lucille: Last leap year I proposed to a fellow on a river bank. Babe: What happened? Lucille: He leaped. Isobel Priest: Why do you close your eyes so tight everytime you kiss me? Roguin: I’m trying to make myself think you are Greta Garbo. Miss Mahoney: And tomorrow we shall disect a guinea pig. Jo Hunter: Do you pull out the feathers first? Sam: May I hold your hand? Peggy: Oh yes, we might as well have the preliminaries now. Coach. Shut the door, were you born in a barn? 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