Polytechnic High School - Polytechnic Student Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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V. V - orewor The Polytechnic Student of 1934 has a unique opportunity of calling the attention of its read- ers to the remarkable work being done in science. By dedicating this issue of the year book to Dr. Carl D. Anderson, the editors have expressed their admiration of one who is a graduate of their school, and they are also in- dicating an appreciation of the wide field of scientific discovery and its possible furtherance of the well-being of mankind. Not every student finds his life interest and recognizes it as early as the high school period. If he does, it is evident that he has a natural gift for creative work in the field chosen. But the institution which in any way encourages this inborn ability and furthers its expression feels a natural pride in the success of its efforts. So Polytechnic High School rejoices to have helped a gifted student. Dr. Anderson entered Polytechnic High School in 1918, at the age of 13, and enrolled in the Electrical Engineering Course. He was a thoughtful, earnest student, but quiet, even retiring, more of an observer than an active participant in school affairs, though he was always ready to do his part when called upon. He was graduated from the California Institute of Technology in 1927, obtained his degree of Ph.D. in 1930, and was appointed assistant pro- fessor in physics in 1933. His most important discoveries have been made while collaborating with Dr. Millikan in research work on cosmic rays. He has reached out into what seems al- most infinitude and has brought us knowledge in regard to the nature of these rays that opens a new field for scientific investigation. The dedication of this book to Dr. Anderson is an expression of high regard for a graduate of the school whose achievements are of im- portance to the whole world. W. A. Dunn

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w. A. DUNN, Principal O ™ 1

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DR. CARL ANDERSON