Los Angeles High School - Blue and White Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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VICE-PRINCIPALS' MESSAGES At a time when the dream of the ages-Peace On Earth, Good Will Toward Men-seems most im- possible of realization, when nation is warring a- gainst nation, and treachery and hatred are rife, the responsibility of youth for the promotion and for the ultimate accomplishment of international peace is great. Fortunately, discouragement and pessimism cannot daunt the hope, the faith, and the courage of youth- Theirs is the vision to penetrate the darkness that engulfs today's world and to awaken in the hearts of men deeper and more Worthy yearnings for an understanding of the meaning of the brother- hood of man. Theirs is the task of finding ways of meeting this great world need. Today, young people must come to a full real- ization of their great responsibility. Now in their every day life, not in the remote future, must they learn to consider group as well as individual inter- ests and welfare. Today's challenge demands that they not only phrase, but that they live. those great principles upon which our American democracy is founded .......... tolerance, equity, and justice for all. The time has .come when youth must learn to iind satifaction and happiness in the service of hu- manity and in the continuous striving toward the accomplishment of the great goal of democracy, a more abundant life for all. This is youth's challenge, this is youth's re- sponsibility inthe present crisis. aa.: ima Chaos and confusion rule the world as this year's class prepares to graduate. Bewilderment is the out- standing emotion as our youth surveys the future. Whether it be peace or war for our nation, we know that a peace based on economic need or racial de- mands will never be permanent. The nation must return to simple rules of conduct. We cannot foresee the results of steps we are about to take. The test of what is right and what is wrong is the only test that can clear the way for an action that is worthy of defending. The youth of the only country that still gives thought to education and intellectual and cul- tural life should lead the way in stating and striving for the best of these democatic ideals. Sincerely yours, MABEL L. MATHEWS RALPH C. NOBLE

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PRINCIPAUS MESSAGE ERNEST W. OLIVER During the sixty-eight years of its history, Los Angeles High School has emphasized character, scholarship, patriotism, civic responsibility, leadership, sportsmanship, and happiness. The Faculty and students have worked together in establishing goodwill and cooperation. The theme this year, Youth's Personal Responsibility for Peaceful International Relations, is of tremendous importance. The present World War is affecting all of the World. The development of airplanes has completely changed warfare. Civilians are being killed, their homes and their business interests are being destroyed. Therefore the Youth of today must very definitely begin a program that will eliminate War. The boys and girls of America must accept the challenge to develop kindly relationships among the nations of the World rather than misunderstanding and hatred. We hope that the Youth of Amrica may present to the Youth of all nations ideals that Will bring success and happiness to all of the nations. l To the members of the graduating class of Summer 1941, the parents, faculty mem- bers, and other students of Los Angeles High School extend to you most sincere appre- ciation for your leadership and for your excellent record. May each of you have happi- ness and success throughout your lives, and may you become genuine, active citizens of our great America. May Los Angeles High School, in the many years that are ahead, carry on vvith the highest ideals of life. With best personal Wishes I am, - Very sincerely yours, O . r lf-1

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The Life of Gur Principal 3 I KX .i If rg - ' 'i'gllil yEE N X my lll ,-4' , ine! If f snr' Z es-.Q1....... EMM liuql. if H2332 ll f W ll ml' .Ais- m nz ' A would-bc stage coach driver at the age of three. 'Q ir' E .,f A .-A '-FEA d i I l 'Til f-+A .. , E A 'I :l ll M f im ? Vi 7 - mls llllll H x N ' r r u-u li NN nl I1 M! fi c-si Q W 1 W3 l lf mbffwT3If-IiT -. f 3 w 2 - W il '4 T Ill H n mv-u 'w-im H n All N 1: lm T- Q -A X' JH W' I-HHH I ' ,A N H ll fw- M V' r 'v will Aliifk-Nl! -Jn , 1 gauze: 1 . V my XT- .N AE' in X A XAAA ff 4311 A .l!:..J-H1-if Three towers, each more beautiful than the last, have symbolized Los Angeles High School. The Oliver family, as student, teacher, or executive, has known them all. On entering the office of Mr. Oliver, principal of Los Angeles High School, one im- mediately notices the warmth, friendship, and sincerity of Mr. Oliver's greeting. His keen brown eyes are filled with laughterg and his aristocratic face quickly breaks into smiles. His genial spirit pervades the room. Immediately, one feels a geniune welcomeg instantly one senses that this principal is a leader, a guide, and a comrade to the stu- dents of his school. As one chats with Mr. Oliver, he finds that conversation comes easilyg he discovers that Mr. Oliver is keenly human and friendly. It is certainly not be- neath him to mingle baseball predictions with more learned topics ofhdiscourse. Mr. Oliver retains youthful interests and outlooks. He is truly sympathetic and understand- ing towards the younger generation. One feels that it was not such a long while ago that he was playing second base on the baseball team, or holding down the position of left half on the football squad. The passage of years has served to mellow his understanding and to deepen his insight into the problems of youth. Mr. Oliver's background has, of course, had a great influence in the molding of his character. He comes of true pioneer stock-thoroughly and vigorously American. Indeed, his own family history stretches back to the founding of our nation. At that time, Colo- nel Robert Oliver and Captain Alexander Oliver gave service to their struggling coun- try in the Revolutionary War. Again in the Civil War. Henry Oliver, at that time the youngest captain in the state of Illinois, raised a company of volunteers and joined the Northern forces. The Olivers took a full part in the development of their country, moving ever westward with the frontier. They 'knew the struggle and the challenge of early American life. Then, in 1849, on the wave of the Gold Rush, Mr. Oliver's grandfather, Warner Oliver, arrived in California, leading a weary horse on which rode his wife. All their possessions were contained in a blanket. Their wagon train had been attacked an de- stroyed by savage Indians in crossing the plains. It was only by some miracle that the young couple escaped alive. Here, in California, they found the security and happiness in search of which they had come so far. To them was born a son, who later became county clerk in the small Californian town of Lakeport. This son was Mr. 0liver's father. In May 1876, Ernest W. Oliver was born. He was the youngest of four and the only boy. As soon as he was old enough to contemplate a career, at about four years of age, he dreamed of becoming a stagecoach driver. How he admired the flourish and glory of the stagecoach's thundering entrance into the little town! He eagerly anticipated the day when he would ride with the fury of the wind into Lakeport and snap his Whip above four dashing horses. Another childhood ambition, somewhat in contrast to the first, was to play the pipe organ, for Mr. Oliver has always had a great love of music. As a boy, he sang solo parts in the choir.