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

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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

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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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x-il .Nw Ai x g R. Secly M. Slonilcer K. Smith W. Spooner H. Tessien H. Thomson M.White R. Wickslrum A.Wiesendanger l... Wilbrand S. Winans Woods P. Wilson J. Dewell Ellison D. Williamson Music, Mathematics, and Athletics The music department offers many interesting and profitable courses, in- cluding courses in. harmony, history of music, singing, and music appreciation. This department has done much to help with school activities. The glee clubs and orchestra have given very interesting performances on many different occa- sions. The band has played for the home football games and for many of the rallies. Music in our school life today occupies much the same place that it filled in the Court of King Arthurg it is the favorite means of recreation and inspiration. The mathematics department offers the regular beginning and advanced courses in algebra and geometry. Although there is little opportunity for a variety of subjects, Mr, Murray, the department head, has planned a novel course, mathematical applications. This subject is given special period for those students who are especially interested in mathematics. Trick problems are Worked, and the use of mathematics in business is discussed by the class members. The fact that a large number of students enrolled in this class proves that lovers of math enjoy dealing with concrete, as well as abstract problems. ' Athletic tournaments have made the past year in the physical education department an exciting one for boys and girls in the classes, as Well as for those taking after-school sports. Rival squads, striving for highest honors, made con- tests as stirring as the finest exhibitions of skill in the lists of King Arthur. Although the usual course for boys is R. O. T. C., they may take athletics or regular gym Work. Many students have prepared for future participation in games by learning, during their gym periods, the fundamentals of football. For girls, tumbling offered an opportunity for entertainment outside of, as well as within, classes. Nimble tumblers. like jugglers performing before King Arthur's court, have given pleasure during student assemblies. Dancing classes have also added joy to physical education periods. Page Twenty-One i