Santa Barbara High School - Olive and Gold Yearbook (Santa Barbara, CA)

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K. Anderson Applegate G. Armstrong C. Ballinger Z. Barnett R. Brecher A. Carter DL Curtis P. Davidson M. Davis T. de la Cuesta G. Dickerson C. Dunn B. Fenner Social Science, English, and Art Wise counselors in the Court of King Arthur could have performed no better service than that of the social science department during the past year. As young knights learned the ways of chivalry, aspiring students have learned the meaning of good citizenshipf Classes in world history have conceived a better idea of other countries. Students of United States history have learned of the founding of our nation. Understanding of city, state, and federal government has been the essen- tial, aim in civics classes. The objective of economics classes has been a comprehen- sion of the economic life of man. International relations, offered for the first time, has given seniors at broader conception of foreign diplomacy. The English department, the largest in the school, includes twelve faculty members. Miss Noyes, department head, who, during the fall term, traveled in England, returned in time for the opening of the second semester. During her absence, Mrs. Kellern occupied the position of acting head. - Under the supervision of this department, the Olive and Gold and the weekly paper, The Forge, are edited and published. Besides the regular English courses, several interesting electives are offered: these include English and Ameri- can literature, newswriting, corrective voice, and dramatics. - Merlin waved his wand and beauty was created. Merlin waved his wand, and success or failure for somebody was the result. This year, Merlin must have waved his wand over the art department, for many charming things, several of which won awards, were created. The department generously assisted many school activities, also, by the making of posters and decorations. At the close of each semester an exhibit was held. , To the students of the art department, whom Merlin has endowed with talent, and to their instructor, Miss Hastings, who has worked to develop that talent, we are particularly indebted, for it is they who designed the beautiful division pages of our book. . Page Eighteen

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Miss Churchill, Rcgislrar Miss Gower, Dean of Girls As the pages and squires of the Court of King Arthur were assisted and guided by the wise men, so are the students of the high school aided bythe wise counselor, Miss Churchill, who became registrar when the oiiice 'was created na year ago. It' is she who ends the countless program conflicts, who guides the students in their choice of suhjects. who aids the bewilderedseniors 'desiring to enter college. 1 - . - - . - l Miss Churchill spends -much of her summer vacation recording- grades, and checking up on seniors. They then learn from her the graduation requirements they have completed -and those they have yet! to iinish. Countless hours are spent looking up these records. i p I 1 In addition to all her office work, Miss Churchill iinds time to teach two mathematics classes, both advanced. Quietly and unassumingly our registrar moves aboutfunselfishly givingher time: patiently, her advice: and kindly, her instruction. ' ' G i ' ' ' X . Witli the close of this semester Miss Gower has completed her -third year as dean of girls, 4Under -her guidance the Girls' League has carried out a very interesting and successful -program. To her, as social chairman of the--school, we owe much ofthe pleasure of various dances and parties. Besides being a dean, Miss Gower is also a teacher, having two classes in advanced Spanisht ,. Miss Gower has always upheld high standards of-scholastic attainmentg, last year, and for several years previous, she worked as a member of the scholar- ship committee. The guidance and inspiration this friend of, the girls has given them' have been deeply appreciated. Her personality and charm have won her a lasting place in our hearts and memories. ' Page Seventeen

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H. Foster E.. Harlacher E. Hastings E. Henry O. Holmes Hughes L. lngraham E. Jewell D. Johnston H. Kaplun A. Kellem F. Kraft C. Lakin R. Lyans Science, Commerce, and Languages Merlin, the enchanter and court prophet of Arthurian romance, guided and instructed the court in the mysteries of nature by the exercise of his powers of in- sight and prophecy. Today, the science department instructs students along the same lines, for it incites them to delve into the study of nature and its mysteries. With well epuipped laboratories and class rooms, the department offered instruction in the following subjects: chemistry, biology, botany, physiology, physics, and applied science. During special period, additional courses were given, 'including Adventures of an Electron and creative chemistry, This year, the commercial department, under the leadership of Mr. Arm- strong, has greatly expanded. Fifteen courses were offered, and seven hundred students were enrolled. A new. course in commerce fundamentals was given for the first time this year. This subject deals with buying and selling, contracting. and other business problems. i 4 V ' One aim of the department is to associate the class room work closely 'with that of the business world. To that end Mr. Armstrong invited prominent busi- ness men to speak to the students on commercial law, salesmanship, and advertis- ing. Approximately one hundred and twenty-live such lectures were given during the year. . The language department has offered the students of our school many oppor- tunities to become versed in the speech of other peoples. Latin, the ancient tongue, has given the students an understanding of the foundations of many modern lan- guages, while courses in French, Spanish, and German have aided them in gaining fluency in speaking. A Instituting a new custom, the department this year held an international banquet, attended by students dressed in the costumes of the countries they repre- sented. Each table was decorated in the colors of one of these countries. German, Latin, and Spanish songs were sung during the meal. Page Nineteen