Modesto High School - Sycamore Yearbook (Modesto, CA)

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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

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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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N 'Y .. l l , ix lvwi , gt, W: L w STUDENT BODY Q i KU y tiki' The Associated Students of Modesto High School have just coin- , . ' pleted one of the most successful years they have ever had. In our out- lx E. ALLISON Finanially, also, side activities we gained more Worthwhile results than we had ever secured before. We have won championships in Debating, Cooking, Oratory, Tennis, Commercial Work, ,Agricultural Activi- ties, and Athletics. ln fact, we have added more trophies to the goodly number already in the tro- phy case than i11 any previous year. Student responsibilities in the managing of student body affairs was increased with favorable results, speaking well for the officers and executives Whom the student body chose for their leaders. the administration was especially succesful. R. Brown STUDENT BODY OFFICERS R. Donkin S. Larsen D. Caswell W. Weber W. Williams V. Garrison Page Fourteen , ' L -2,2