John Fremont High School - Fremontian Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

Page 30 text:

OLYMPIAD By Roland Ginsburg One hundred thousand spectatorsg Two hundred thousand eyes, Focused on a field of grass, Surrounded by an oval runway. Polefvaulters Ascending to breathftalqing altitudes. Shotfputters ' Putting heavy pellets many precious yards. Distance men Panting for breath At each musclefstraining stride. Sprinters Leaving their marks as if they had been prof jected from the starterls gun. Fighting for their country, Fighting in friendly rivalry On a battleheld of friendship . . . X OLYMPIAD By Doris Lambert In 1932 will be witnessed another truimph for Los Angeles-the Olympic Games. They are a revvakening of the ancient Greek festivals believed started in the eighth century. They were primarily a religious celebration but they also- served the purpose of encouraging peace, all warlike activities being suspended during the games. The events consisted of foot races, wrestling, boxing, and chariot races. Conf tests in oratory, painting and music were also held. The Greeks were great admirers of physical perfection and the winning athletes became national heroes. The present series of Olympic Games began in 1896 with the aim of promoting peaceand friendly rivalry. People still appreciate the worth of athletic competition and the present Olympic Games are becoming as popular as in the days of the Greeks. The events of the present series include all track events, water sports, wine ter sports and contests for women. The Games are held in various cities of the world every four years with approximately fifty countries taking part. Los Angeles welcomes the opportunity to give full measure of both hospitality and friendship. , l22l

Page 29 text:

KNIGHTS Sponsored personally by Mr. Richer, the Fremont Knights are organized to help the other fellow, as well as to influence school opinion and to discuss problems and activities, The membership is limited to twentyffiveg new members are elected only by a unanimous vote. The red sweater with the emblem of the helmet is recognized as the symbol of the highest authority. Bob Schwamb was president for 'iW'3l, and Jack Lescoulie held this oflice during the summer term. USHERS Games and assemblies speak for themselves in showing the efficiency of the Boys' Usher Stair. Never make mistakes is the motto which it has lived up to in becomf ing so eilicient. Outside speakers and visitors have often said that they have never received more courteous treatment than in Fremont's auditorium. Doo, Skinner sponf sors the staff. House managers were Joe Turner for W'3l and Joe Denis for S'31. Head ushers were John Frost for L'W'31 and Cal Simon for 'kS'3l. H13

Page 31 text:

I I I + ENCESEN I 0 R S