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

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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

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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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J . J. McAllister C. Mccorkle EL Moss M. Murphy E.: Murray E.. Myers D. Nichols E.. I... Noyes Parker Robson Rockwood A. Scalapino E. Schulte C. Schutte Manual T raining, Domestic Science, and Continuation In The Idylls of the King little mention is given the people behind the scenes, the men who built and cared for the beautiful castles, the men who equipped the knights so that they could ride gallantly forth. This same ten- dency holds true today. We praise our school paper, but say very little about theboys who do the printing. We laud our dramatic productions without thinking about the boys who Worked on the stage sets. Nevertheless, the school deeply appreciates the Work done by this group. The manuel arts department has an extensive program, including printing, auto mechanics, shop, coordina- tion, woodwork, stage craft, and mechanical drawing. ,, For the past year the domestic arts department, has offered several interesting 'cqursesin home-making. Girls in thevsewing classes have made clothing in preparation fortheir annual fashion display.. Cooking classes have learned the art of preparing tempting dishes. How to meet the problems presented by illness and accidents in the home was the most important subject dealt with in home nursing. As term projects, home management students made plans for ideal' homes. Attractive books lilled with pictures of alluring babies marked the close .of thehsemester in child care and training. Smith Hughes girls have placed special -emphasis on housekeeping problems. ' ' The continuation department was organized to aid those students who .desire to do remunerative Work, The curriculum is different from that of the ,regular high school students, inasmuchas the unit plan is used and no grades arei' given. There are in 'the department two types of students: the employed, :who attend school a definite number of hours weekly or monthly, and the un- employed, Who attend school every day. Courses are providedtto care for the .needs of each group. Especial attention is given, also, to the problem of aiding such students in choosing their vocations. --,Therontinuation department has ai' placement secretary, one of whose duties is helping students adjust themselves-.to their jobs. ' - ' ' ,- Page Twenty