Hollywood High School - Poinsettia Yearbook (Hollywood, CA)

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LANGUAGE Front Row: Miss Henry, Mrs. Prest, Miss Carrilo, head, Mrs. Abbott, Miss Temple. Second Row: Mr. De Shazo, Mr. Wilson, Mrs. Meyers, Mr. Jordan, Mr. Johnson. MATHEMATICS Mathematics is the oldest course now being taught in Hollywood High School. While it has been modernized to keep pace with ever- changing social conditions, the fundamental laws are universal-the same in France and In- dia as they are here in Hollywood. Many of these fundamental laws were known before art became a subject to be taught in Secondary Schools, or before Chaucer wrote English, or before French and Spanish had been colloquial- ized from the Latin. The two requisites for success in mathemat- ics are no-rmal brain power and a willingness to work. Mathematics is no longer required for high school graduation, but the universities either require it for entrance or require it be- fore the granting of a junior Certificate. lln some universities you Can get in without it, but you can't get out. l G. I. IOHNSTONE, head BOYS' P HYS I CAL EDUCATION First Row: Mr. Pash, Mr. Kelly, Mr. Bailey. Second Row: Mr. Paige, chairman, Mr. Neher. LA'NCUACE Nations communicate thoughts by means of language. There are niceties in the idiom that make translations a very poor substitute. If we truly wish to understand other people and ourselves, by comparison, we should know the philosophy of the other nation. Language is the means of communicating ideas and ex- Changing thought. In our contracting world greater appreciations are essential, knowledge must be broader, and attitudes more liberal. The foundation for this richer life lies in the study of foreign languages. Thel language department offers a foundation of the language studied and a cultural background for better understanding of that particular nation. ESPERANZA CARRILLO, Head 5: if MATHEMATICS First Row: Miss Welbourn, Miss Campbell, Mr. Johnstone, head, Miss Robison, M - Overfield. Second Row: Mr. Larsh, Mr. Hanks. BOYS' PHYSICAL EDUCATION Success and the development of friendly relations are the two points stressed by our athletic department. Each candidate for a sport is taught to develop the desire to learn the game, to learn to play it clean, and to have the desire not only to succeed himself, but to be instrumental in the success of his team, keeping in mind that the successful team is not always the winning team. -S t Q. kmlfi? lint-QSESP In athletic relations with other schools, Hollywood athletes are taught that regardless of the outcome of the game, the friendship of the visiting athletes should be retained, win or lose, they should be made to feel that true sportsmanship and friendly feelings still exist, WILLIAM I. PAICE, chairman

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SCIENCE The primary objects in studying science are to master the development of oneself through the study of science and to serve the best in- terests of changing social order. Real strength should be well balancedg one's health as well as one's studies must be considered but neither to an extreme. The student of science will de- velop many of these attitudes: to reason in- telligently, to observe accurately, and to be honest mentally. Finally, he will use his spare time for a much better purpose, always concentrating on that which will be helpful to him and to others. L. F. FRETTER, head MUSIC Left to right: Miss Ames, chairman, Miss Jeter, Miss Slater. Second Row: Mr. Jenner. INDUSTRIAL ARTS Previous to the last few years, boys who were interested in a trade left school at the age of fifteen and became apprentices, but now it is compul- sory to attend school until the age of eighteen is reached. The Industrial Arts course helps the boy to begin his training for a trade while attending school. This course is also ideal for the boy who wants some outlet for his energy as it gives him real ideas for finding ways to spend his leisure time. The drafting , SCIENCE . First Row: Mr. Larsh, Miss Van Vleet, Mr. Fretter, head, Mrs. Hinckle, Mr. Pash. Second Row: Mr. Henry, Mr. Smith, Miss Webber, Miss Dryer, Mr. Wil- liams, Mr. Wood. Third Row: Mr. McCausIand, Mr. Burleigh. lvl U S l C Because it is not desirable for high schools to offer a conservatory course in music to stu- dents, Hollywood High School confines itself to courses of instruction with the most basic value, Classes in music history and music ap- preciation are primarily to develop an interest in intelligent listening to 'music, although they are of great value to performers as well. The chorus classes and glee clubs are for those who enjoy singing. The glee clubs' present the Christmas program, two Baccalaureate Vesper services, and collaborate with the senior or- chestra in the production of the spring opera. The instrumentalists have two small orchestras in addition to the senior orchestra, the latter organization appearing on public programs. The R.O.T.C. Band, in military uniform, per- forms for parades and other R.O.T.C. functions. EDNA AMES, chairman INDUSTRIAL ARTS Front Row: Mr. Staples, Mr. Hamilton, Mr. Lyons Second Row: Mr. Abbott, Mr. Harvey, courses are especially for those preparing for an engineering course in college and for those l interested in any type of mechanics. T. B. HAIVHLTON, head iffrinzifw

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SOCIAL STUDIES We have mourned several funerals in the Social Science Department this year. Social Studies has been born at the cost of our courses in history. Geography has suffered most, having been entirely eliminated from the school curriculum. A novel and effective at- tempt has been made to popularize economics. Familiar experiences in the life of the student are related, leading the student to seek the fundamental trc what he observes. On the whole, the Social Studies Department forward this year in its tendency to remove the proverbial dryness from its courses by popularizing them. moved STEPHEN STANTON MYRICK, head of Q., QQ., . twat M. air ,t .6 COMMERCE First Row: Miss Hood, Mrs. McMahan, Mr. Evans, head, Miss Knapp, Miss Jacobs, Second Row: Mr. Wright. C-IRLS' PHYSICAL EDUCATION Physical Education for the girls of Hollywood aims to achieve a balance and combination of mind, body, and moral development. Through our ac- tivity program and the organization of the two clubs, the Orchesis Club, and the Girls' Athletic Association, many opportunities for leadership and skill in development are offered to the girls. The sports season begins in September and continues throughout the year. In the spring a Twosome Tournament, Tennis Tournament, and a May Day Volley Ball Festival are held. All girls in Hollywood are eligible for the ac- tivity program, and it is the desire of the de- clevelopment of character and a wholesome in terest in the joy of play. LORENA V. BUCK, head partment that such activity will lead to the - SOCIAL STUDIES First Row: Miss Draper, Miss Plaisted, Dr. Myrick, head, Miss Briggs, Mrs, Prest. Second Row: Miss Staff, Miss Carter, Miss Carrillo, Miss Waring, Miss Coble. Third Row: Mr. Neher, Mr. McLeod, Mr. Thompson. COMMERCE In October of l935, the Commerce Depart- ment was assigned permanent quarters in the new Science Building. This new arrangement has made possible a centralization of all work in Commerce with a resultant ease of coordina- tion and supervision that was impossible under the old system with Commerce classes scat- tered over the entire Campus. The Commerce Department now occupies the entire lower floor of the west wing, and a part of the sec- ond floor. The large office on the first floor, adjacent to the classrooms, is equipped with telephone and full messenger service. This affords a faculty and student departmental co- ordination which saves time, travel, and energy and adds very materially to the efficiency of the department as a working unit of the school. M. I. EVANS, head GIRLS' PHYSICAL EDUCATION Left to right. Miss St. Claire, Miss Hendry, Miss Buck, head, Miss Heap, Miss Clarke.