Willard Middle School - Target Yearbook (Berkeley, CA)

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WILLARD LIBRARY Never before have we had such a busy throng In the library as we have had this semester. One reason for this Is because the Low Ten Class has been with us, and their subjects have required Intensive reference preparation. They have thoroughly appre- ciated the fact that we are fortunate enough to have the latest edition of Encyclopedia Britannica, and they have used the volumes dally. They have enjoyed our various up-to- the-minute world histories and have made good use, too, of the fiction, both old and new, which has some historic period as a chief Interest center. They have eagerly sought and found the new fiction which Is being written just for that Interesting teen age when life Is so full of curiosity and desire to know what other boys and girls have done to round out purposeful lives, so, for one reason or another, there have been many busy hours spent In the library by this, our highest class. We have enjoyed this new contact, and we shall miss these earnest young people next year, but, this we know, a library habit once formed Is not readily lost so we are sure they will carry with them a happy memory of Willard School Library. Miss Fisher has been ably assisted In her library work by two groups of girls, one from the High Nine Class, and the other from the High Seven No. 209. These girls have given freely of their time and have rendered most valuable service, particularly during the advisory period when as many as a hundred students make use of the library dally. These girls who have been especially helpful are Barbara Brightfleld, Jeannette Con- nick, Barbara Dean, Helen Grant, Juliette King, Mary Katharine Lee, Doris Jean Werum, and Dorothy Wilson from the High Nine; Elsie Relmers, Jean Richards, Helen Rowland, Betty Schultz, Lucille Smith, and Audrey Sorensen from High Seven No. 209, and Barbara Hansen of Low Ten. Leonard Blackford of the High Nine Class has been the faithful mall carrier for the library throughout the semester. A vote of thanks Is due to these young people for the ready and efficient service they have rendered so gener- ously throughout the term. A BOOK A book is treasure bright and new That occupies the hours. A book gives joy beneath our sun, And conquering gives new powers. A book is something made by man Whose hands have worked with care To give his thoughts in reading form For you and me to share. Esther Schmidt. THE SCOOP The Scoop Is the Willard newspaper which Is Issued six times a term. Each Issue has a main feature and an editorial as well as the Who ' s Who, jokes, school news, and sometimes a crossword puzzle. There Is also a new column, Songs and Song- birds. You may find the answers to Who ' s Who If you peek Through the Keyhole. The first Issue this term featured greetings from Mr. Hayes and the new officers of the school. The next copy was devoted mainly to the Willard sports, basketball and baseball. The following Scoop was a St. Patrick Issue. The April number was a music one. The paper of May 7th told about the Berkeley Yacht Harbor and the Aquatic Park. The last Issue of the term was dedicated to the High Nines In the hope that they would always remember Willard. For the fine editorials we must thank Muriel Porter, who has done outstanding work. We are grateful to David TakahashI for his crossword puzzles and clever Ideas In general, and to Carlos Brown for his cartoons. The Scoop this term has grown and Improved more than ever before. Due to the able leadership of Mrs. Mahoney It has become an essential part of school life and activity. Scoop Staff: Muriel Porter (editor), Arthur Morgan, Evelyn Shultis (asst, editors), Richard Reinhardt (manager), Malcolm Magruder, David Takahashi (asst, managers), Eileen Blackwell, Donna O ' Dell (society), Orva Blaine (girls ' sports). Bob Dable (boys ' sports), Ned Stroud (jokes), Carlos Brown (art), Phyllis Bliss, Bliss Burchell, Chip Cheney, Anne Cunningham, Willie laconetti. Tod Judkins, Bernal Kerwin, Helen Scott (reporters). » 22 «

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TARGET QUOTA VICTORS— ADVISORIES 209, 5, 201, 110, lOt, 114, 214 THE TARGET This issue of the Target, as the attractive cover designed and cut by James Burnett Indicates, Is dedicated to athletics. Then, too, the four color prints by Dorothy Mellink and Polly Morgan, emphasize that theme, and why? It ' s because once more we have the use of our gymnasium after several long years, and let us assure you that we are making the most of our opportunities throughout the day with a full schedule of physical education and sports, both Intermural and Interscholastic. Athletics Is a combination of play and gymnastic activities performed for the purpose of winning. Yes, every step has an unmistakable goal, victory for the team, which means absolute concentration every minute of the game. There Is no trifling with old Father Time under such conditions; decisions must be rapid and courageously sup- ported: not for the display of Individual skill, either, but for the glory of the team, the honor of the school. We may rest assured that these lessons of self-sacrifice and good sportsmanship are so deeply Impressed on the youthful mind at Willard, as the splendid list of Target quota advisories reveals, that the player carries the spirit of the team, of cooperation for the good of all, throughout life. Three lusty cheers and a generous vote of thanks for Willard ' s new gym! Target Staff: Anna Lea Lloyd (editor), Fred Beretta (manager), Barbara Dean, Francene McCarty (assistant editors) . Associate Editors: Jean Alexander, Jane Anderson, Adele Arey, Tybel Bernstein, Barbara Brightfield, Allen Buckingham, Cathleen Burt, Donald Campbell, Herbert Cantelow, Jeannette Connick, Alice Cordero, Aliceday Downing, Babs Du Puy, Shirley Engelhard, Grace Gillespie, Helen Grant, Annabel Gray, Helen Halloran, Hood Harris, Betty Houghton, Peggy Hurt, Margaret Jory, Juliette King, Mary Kathryn Lee, Frances Lockwood, Nancy Payne, Beverly Perry, Jean Rouse, Ruthelma Rowe, Barbara Smith, Elizabeth Stewart, Doris Jean Werum, Verna Wilson. Art: James Burnett, Dorothy Meilink, Polly Morgan. Business: Bob Bruen, Edward Coulon, Clifford Elwood, Merritt Neale, Bob Ready, Edmund Richard, Douglas Sinclair. Sponsors: Mr. Hayes (principal). Miss Christy (publication), Mr. Baxter (business). Miss Blumert (art). » 21 «

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LOW TEN CLASS NO MOSS Ebenezer Squelch was a small gentleman who lived in a mining town at the foot of a huge mountain. Ebenezer ' s hobby and delight was proving old proverbs. One day Ebenezer thought of an old proverb so he began fo climb the mountain in search of a stone. Ebenezer hiked for days without seeing one stone. At last he got to the very top of the mountain, and there he saw a huge boulder supported by many little rocks. Ebenezer thought if he could get the little rocks out of the way the boulder would get loose. For days he worked getting the little rocks out of the way. The last rock was out, and down the huge cliff the boulder began to roll. Ebenezer ran after it, but it soon got out of Ebenezer ' s sight. He still kept racing after it, however. The boulder was rolling down the mountain with terrific force and speed. Ebenezer was puffing and panting, but he kept on running just the same. Finally the boulder neared the village at the mountain base and soon rolled and crashed through the little mining town, destroying all the houses and killing all the people. Three days later Ebenezer came puffing and v heezing into the village. There he saw the boulder lying in a gully wi th all the wreckage behind it. Ebenezer ran up to the boulder, examined it carefully, and said, Jusf as I thought. No Moss. Alvan Altman. » 23 «