Gardena High School - El Arador Yearbook (Gardena, CA)

“a background of culture, and a deeper and more eenuine appreciation of the finer things in life. Through the leadership of Dr. Bruce Gordon Kingsley, Mrs. Carolyn Pearson and Mr. Raymond D. Crawford, the elements of musical composition along with appreciation of the " world ' s leading symphonies, oratories and operas ' are taught. In art. Mrs, Burah M. Voelker and Miss Adele C. Hagen have undertaken to develop in the students creative ability as well as skill in drawing, paint- ing and modeling. Instruction ih the appreciation of art is given through the cooperation of Mrs. Anna O. Tyler. Under the splendid direction of Mrs. Helen D. Walker, in drama, much hidden talent has been discovered and developed. Gardens has a right to be proud of the professional quality of the plays produced. Science We offer chemistry, physics, physiology, agri- culture and btoloey in our science department. Mr. John E. Pitman teaches agriculture and some general science; Mr. Victor Koningsmark teaches biology and physiology; Mr. H. F. Pinnell teaches physics and one class in general science:. Mrs. Gertrude Fairbanks is chairman of the department and teaches chemistry and general science. We hear it so often said that we are living in a scientific age; and since that is true, everyone should know at least the simple principles of science. The intelligent person cannot be satisfied to see all the marvelous things we enjov today without wanting to know something about " what makes the works go " . This information is given in our science courses. Mechanic Arts The Mechanical Arts Department is made up of five shops. The following teachers are in charge of this department: Mr. Reginald Moore is the teacher in the draftinc room: Mr. Ora F. Glass, Head of Department, is teacher in the woodshop; Mr. Harold C. McLendon. teacher in the electric shop; Mr. Charles C. Loomis, teacher in auto repair and machine shop; and Mr. Warren Miller, teacher in the print shop. AH shops do two things — give tryout courses for the Junior Hieh and fundamental trade training in the Senior High. About 350 boys are enrolled in this department. Social Science By a study of the past, social science aims to develop in our young people an understanding of aur many modern day problems; and by presenting the problems of other peoples and the way in which they are solved, we aim to create a better feeling among the nations of the worlct. Miss Sarah B. McKenna is chairman and teaches history: Miss Verona StinehofT teaches history, civics, sociology and economics; and Miss Helen Friebel teaches geography and history. Commercial The aim of this department is to train the stu- dents in business ethics and give them a broader understanding of business methods and procedure Mr. Frank D. Aid is the head of the department and with a staff of four teachers working with him, the commercial department has done much for the welfare of the school. Publicity of all performances of the school, financing of the Lark, the El Arador, and numerous other business features must be carried on in this department. Teachers in order of appearance are Mrs. Ethel P. Cattern, Miss Ada E. Perry. Mrs. Vera C. DeSambad, Miss Kathryn E. FerguFon and Mr. Frank D. Aid. Page Thirteen =# W ”