Polytechnic High School - Polytechnic Yearbook (San Francisco, CA)

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9F'fJFWrWWFWrWWEWrW!dWdWdWdWrWdW1-WrW:ZZ71-WW:-WrWrWF'.W1-W!FWi7lEWZ'z taking mechanical drawing were responsible for the elaborate and original diplomas, the most outstanding in the city. Retha Gompertz, with Agnes Murray and George Nelson assisting, attended to the selection, ordering, and delivering of the announcements of graduation. As in previous terms, the vice-president had charge of the senior dance. Assisted by Annette Rahmer, Mary Reilley, Sylvia Lachman, Barrett Ely, Ben Johnson, Don Pidgeon, John Greene, Charles Prather, Charles Swan- son, Mary Jane Hansen engaged the ballroom, took charge of the sale of tickets, and arranged the program. The luncheon committee was headed by Anita Castro and Walter Brown, assisted by Max Childress, Esther Schmidt, Bob Cetchen, Helen Farris, and George McKenna. The luncheon, the most informal event of the term, is a project of astonishing size. Doris McLeod and Dick Marsh were co-chairmen of the senior jinx. Don Pidgeon, Barney Martin, Margie West, Charles Prather, Anita Castro, George Nelson, Bob Couglan, Max Childress, and Duncan MacArthur were chosen for the committee. Besides planning the theme of the jinx, it was necessary to hold tryouts every Friday and to supervise the staging of the performance. Don Hanson, John Portman, and Mary Jane Hansen, as class leaders, were ex-officio members of all committees. After selection of these committees had been completed, work began in earnest. Miss Roddy, senior counselor, checked all records and assisted students in planning programs. A close check was constantly kept so as to avoid any last minute disappointments. In April Journal pictures were taken. Proofs fluttered about between examination papers and term projects. For days after the senior class picture was taken, the 'thigh and mighties were found with heads buried in rolls of pictures. Senior day, long anticipated, took place May 26. Silly costumes, silly actions, and riotous times-the typical senior day. The jinx, broadcast from a radio station in ancient Athens, was appropriate both in theme and spirit. The luncheon was likewise befitting the occasion. Final examinations, dreaded by all of us, arrived in all their glory. Mid- night oil burned low, pencils became mere stubs. But that ordeal was passed. Journals came out, and senior sweaters donned, every senior equipped with several fountain pens. In between signature gathering, graduation was rehearsed. Only two more milestones to be passed. Graduation June 8, always a dim unreality, drew near. The dance, held at the Fairmont Terrace, June 9, became a symbol-the last time we assembled together, and the class of June 1932 passed into oblivion.

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Class oi June l952 ?ff ff fd ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff ff WdWdWEWdWdW ff ff ff ff ff ff ff f ACH semester a new senior class prepares to make its grand finale- a few brief months of leadership as the most prominent class in the school, then graduation. What a wealth of emotions wells up into the hearts of all of us, even the most candid and unsentimentall The class of June, 1932, entered the halls of Polytechnic as insignificant freshmen in the fall of 1928. Four glorious years ahead in which to find success or failure! Most of the outstanding members of the class began early in their high school careers to malce a name for themselves, others dropped behind. New faces have appeared while a few have left our midst. Time elapsed. As high juniors the class elected Jack Ray president. Together with the low juniors, a junior prom was given, our first public appearance en masse. At the end of the term senior pins were selected, and the entire class eagerly awaited the time which marked eligibility to wear the band of recognition. When low seniors we chose Kennard Harper, the proverbial man- about-school, to lead us. Displaying our pins, we made our formal debut as low seniors. But another all-important problem faced us-the choosing of the senior insignia. Various displays of grief were to be seen on the coun- tenances of serious minded individuals when told that only one insignia would be allowed, thus necessitating the abandonment of the traditional hats or mortarboardsg but once resigned to the fact, the problem of choosing a sweater assumed tremendous proportions. After much pondering over new designs the practical black sweaters with red numerals, similar to those of recent terms, won the decision. Two hundred of the dignified personages appeared wreathed in superior smiles at the Christmas rally, bedecked in the new raiment-High Fours at last! Five months of school remained. Upon returning from vacation, elec- tions were held. In a close race john Portman emerged victorious, winning the coveted honor of high senior president. The other capable officers were Mary jane Hansen, vice-president, Max Childress, secretary-treasurer, Pat Buclcley, sergeant-at-arms, Mario Machi, cheer leader. President Portman, realizing the tremendous amount of worlc essential to the success of the semester, immediately appointed chairmen of the stand- ing committees. Miss Tabrett, high four supervisor, assigned a senior registrar as faculty advisor to each committee. The success of the graduating class is in the hands of these officials, therefore, utmost care is exercised in the selection of committee members. Duncan MacArthur headed the graduation committee and Barney Martin, the diploma committee. Correct spelling of names and investigation as to whether students were qualified to receive one was their taslc. The boys

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