South Pasadena High School - Copa de Oro Yearbook (South Pasadena, CA)

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COPA DE ORO R. CHARLES H, MONROE, the vice-principal, has X held the position of Dean of Boys and adviser to the Boys' League for several years. He has been a friend and councilor to the students with exceptional interest in the development of character along with education. The futures of many of the boys in the school have been di- rected bv his influence. His time and attention are lib- erally given to every school project or event. Added to his other responsibilities is that of being instructor in geometry and commercial law, Mr. Monroe has been an enthusiastic supporter of the Better Business Club. a new club recently organized to help boys obtain i work during their high school course. As adviser to the l Social Service Committee, he has assisted in the organiza- MR. CHARLES H. MONROE tion of the Cosmopolitan Club with World Friendship as Vive-priizfipnl and Dean of Q0-yt its project, An important duty of the dean is the mapping out of a course of study suited to the talents and ambitions of each boy and consistent with the requirements of the college which he wishes to attend. Because of extra work lvlr. Monroe found it necessary to resign his position as league adviser, this year. Mr. lames Carpenter now has this responsibility, HE Dean of Girls of every school has as her paramount duty that of being adviser and confidante of all the girls. The position is one that calls tor a person of great understanding and sympathy. Miss lessie T. Oldt, Dean of Cirls of South Pasadena High r ' 'T School, is admirably fitted to hold this position, since she , possesses these qualities to a marked degree., Among the routine duties of her office is that of checking the at- tendance of the girls and excusing absences or tardiness, a task that often calls for unusual tact and comprehension. Miss Oldt renders invaluable service in the planning of the course of study for each girl so that every one may be prepared for graduation or college entrance. Besides these responsibilities, she is also an instructor in the Department of Mathematics. The able guidance of the Cirls' League in its many lines of activity testifies to her ability as a director ot girls. She has shown special interest in the development of personalities, inspiring the girls to leadership. Miss jizssus T. OLDT D6'rII1 of Girly 21

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COPA DE ORO l TO Ti-is cRApux-Wino ci.Ass or 1931 HE man who does not like music is to be pitiecl, said Shakespeare. Webster says, Music is the art that is common to all races. It is common to all ages, even the poorest savages had their rhythmic beating of drums, though dis- astrous to the nerves of the civilized men. KPO sometime ago sent out several thousand letters to their listeners asking them which they preferred, jazz or classical music. Ninety per cent answered jazz, and KPO gave them plenty of it for six months. Then letters MR4 JOHN E. ALMAN were sent again to the same listeners, asking the same P1-infipgl question. This time 90 per cent said, Give us some real music, we are tired of jazz. Keep in mind that music is a pleasing succession of sounds. Rhythm that excites and tires the nerves would hardly be pleasing for a period of time, as the KPO letters indicated. For ten years we have said, No jazz in S. P. l-i. S. jazz is to music what slang is to English. We would not teach or condone slang in our class work it we expect to create a taste for good English. Neither can we permit jazz it we expect to teach and create a love ot good music in our school. Like the economic law ot money, the bad would drive out the good. We have a splendid music department in our school with orchestra, ensembles, band, glee clubs, rnusic appreciation, harmony, piano, and pipe organ. Every opportunity is given the students for study and expression in good music. We are proud of the splendid work of so many ot our pupils who have gone out from school into colleges and into lite with an appreciation ot good music and ability to express this to others. I want to congratulate the class of l93l on this Book of Cold, for this is what it will mean to you more and more in the years to come. The class of 193i has made a splendid record in character, scholarship, athletics, and music. You have served the school well, and our best wishes go with you as you seek to find your niche in life. l-ove of good music will play a big part in this success, and particularly so it you can give expression through the string or wind instruments or by the voice. Cuitivate your talent in this art oi all arts, Sincerely, lOl-lN E. ALMAN. MR. ALMAN IN ms OFFICE 20

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COPA DE ORO Mtss Moons Mn. JENNISON Mit ERICKSON Mus. ORSBORN Miss FARRAR V MR. BOTHE Miss HOAG Miss NASH MR CARPENTER Miss IVIEEK Miss THOMAS Miss PRICE Miss BEAR Miss WATERMAN Miss HAYSLIP Miss Footts Miss T1-1oMAs Miss PRICE 22 HISTORY AND SCIENCE Mr, Elmer I. Erickson was appointed head of the history department this year, Miss Bertha Moore and Miss Myrtle Farrar be- ing the other teachers This department assisted in sponsoring the World Peace Banquet. Mr. Arthur Bothe is chemistry instruc' torg Miss Helen Orsborn, biology! anc Mr. james jennison, physics. The biology classes made excursions to the museums and beaches. This department has well equipped laboratories. MATHEMATICS AND LANGUAGE Miss Kate Meek heads the mathematics department. Mr. Charles Monroe, Miss lessie T. Olclt, and Mr, james Carpenter are the other instructors. The language department includes Latin taught by Miss Elizabeth Hoagg Spanish, taught by Miss Mary Nashg and French taught by Miss Mildred Price, head of the department, assisted by Miss Olwen Thomas. Miss Price and Miss Thomas also teach Spanish, A ENGLISH AND SPEECH ARTS Miss Rebecca Hayslip returned from her year's leave ot absence to assume the posi- tion ot head ot the English department, Miss Ethel Bear, Miss Edith Waterman, Miss Madge Hill, and Miss Edna Rich are the other English instructors. Miss Amy R. Foote and her speech arts groups took part in debates, the Ora- torical Contest, and several outstanding dramatic productions. ,