Modesto High School - Sycamore Yearbook (Modesto, CA)

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- ., few: rs ' 'wx'-9 -,gp--N., Q ,Y y , , 4:14 . . i Q fffi? t V-fx . ,. , -.......-E fmt- 1 ffm- :.-,1 L , .,m.,...-......,..a.........z.:n.e,....4.e.. OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES Americanization . The Americanization department of the High School has just finished a banner year. Headed by Miss Finney who was ably assisted by Miss Ross, Miss Hume, and Miss Peron, it has carried on a more ex- tensive program than has ever been attempted before. The main objective of the department, naturally, is to teach Am- erican ideals and customs to foreigners. In teaching them to speak English very interesting methods are used, one of them being to cut out pictures from magazines and explain the objects in the pictures in English. Another thing it has accomplished is the teaching of Am- erican cooking and cleanliness to foreign women. Part-Time The Part-Time department was formed as a means of instruction to those who were compelled to attend school by law, yet had to work for a living. Mr. Coats, the Part-Time supervisor, was ably assisted by Mr. Calkins, who took charge of the boys, and Mrs. Thurber, who in- structed the girls. One of the chief aims of the department is to try and get the student interested in that particular line of work for which he is best fitted. It can truthfully be said that this year has been successful. Top: Americanization Class: Foreign Women at the Americanization Building. Bottom: A Part-Time Class. I age Twelve I A

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REVIEW OF THE YEAR--Continued ' Another victory for Modesto in public speaking followed when she won the Oratorical Contest in which she had taken second last year and first two years ago. Increased interest and harder work in Agriculture were rewarded by the teams of that department bringing home several cups. As a re- sult of this fine work, the Associated Students voted to grant approxi- mately the same requirements of participation that an athlete earns his emblem. The work in Dramatics is not to be overlooked. Three plays and one operetta this year have necessitated the hearty co-operation of both coaches and students and their success may well be judged by the ac- counts which appear elsewhere in this book. In the record events the Track team of 1926 set some marks which in all probability will stand for a long period of years. That Modesto was the only school in Northern California to place a man in the sprints in the State Meet is worthy of note. The work of the Tennis team in working their way up to the finals in both doubles and singles is un- precedented. Last, but not least, the Commercial Department has shown its superiority to that of other schools in the county by winning many con- tests and also adding trophies to the already large number in the exhibi- tion case. Thus the ycar has seen practically all activities add a cup or medal to thc trophy case. LOOKING ACROSS THE LAVVN Page Eleven

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, J-,ff- SYSQA Moog Ex W Jfssga S OUTSIDE ACTIVITIESwContinued Evening Classes During the latter part of the first semester and the early part of the second semester the High School conducted evening classes for those who wished additional training and those who were unable to take regular High School work, such as men and women who worked during the day time. Courses were offered in practically all of the subjects on the curri- culum with the exceptions of languages. These classes were well at- tended a11d the work was such a success that it was decided to continue the work next year. The total enrollment in the classes was 275. Vocational Classes The Vocational work of the High School has been extended this year so as to include courses in Auto Mechanics, Printing, Idnglisli, and Carpentry. The vocational carpentry class has attracted special atten- -tion because of their first project. The eight boys taking this branch of shop work, together with their instructor, YV. I. Bovee, built the Mo- desto WOm911!S Improvement Club house, pictured below. This was an ambitious undertaking for a beginning class in carpentry, but as the picture shows, it was carried to a successful conclusion. At tl1e dedica- tion of the building Mr. Bovee and his boys were given a banquet. This building stands as a. monunient to the fine work of Mr. Bovee and his class. Y our tage n the con tri ct n t' the NV I 1 e t Cl r L V ..aaU'1' 'u-,. ' ,mmm mr 1 ,mr F s ,si s 1 io o nmen's mmrovem n ubhouse on 14th and I St ee . ' ' ' ' S ' i' 'rl -I .AL f'e 1 - A r--iv1w..4w:m qt r ,. - lv Page Thirteen