Bell High School - Eagle Yearbook (Bell, CA)

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T11 ff' E Departments INCE Bell High School has had a unique experience during its three years existence and since it is one of the youngest high schools in the Los Angeles city system, a few words regarding its history may not be amiss. Bell High School had its beginning in 1925. It was then known as Bell Unit of Huntington Park High School. During this year the enroll- ment was 325 and there were only 14 teachers. The courses offered were for freshmen .and sophomores only. The next year, 1926, Bell High School became a part of the Los Angeles city school system and was organized as a senior high school. The enrollment was 300 with 20 teachers. T'he enrollment consisted of freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. The school was accredited by the state university in December of 1927. The en- rollment has now increased to 670 with 34 teachers. This vast improve- ment took place in one year. The system is contemplating several new additions with more land for buildings and playground. The bonds for this will be voted upon sometime within the next year. Bell High has a great advantage over the fmajority of schools in the Los Angeles city system because it lies just southeast of one- of the greatest industrial centers in the west. This will make for rapid growth. At the present rate of growth Bell High is destined to become one of the city's largest schools and must eventually serve a community which will require more complete technical courses. This year there have been additions made to the regular course of study. Agriculture, advanced mechanical drawing, auto shop, printing, journalism, advanced woodshop, and corrective gym for the girls are some of the additions. The faculty of Bell represents every section of the United States. In September of 1927 an Evening High School was organized for the benefit of the citizens of the surrounding communities. Many ex- tensive courses have been offered in this school and those attending have been able to receive instruction along the lines they have chosen to follow. 22

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Departments The enrollment in night school is 349 and the night school faculty consists of 16 teachers. Mr. McAlpin of the day school is principal of the Evening High School. Bell High School has made a name for itself in the past three years of its existence. A phase of school spirit is carried out in Bell High that is not found in every high school of Bell's size. These standards foster clean living, clean athletics and scholarship which make the Bell High student a good citizen for the future. The citizens and service clubs of the little city of Bell show their loyalty by their interest and help in school activities. A live Parent-Teacher Association was organized this year and stands ready to co-operate in any way that makes for service. The past has proved itself successful and with the bright prospects that loom ahead, Bell High without a doubt has a future that in growth, importance, and excellence will stand second to none in the Los Angeles City school system. vfwajiezfw 23