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

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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. ,

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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 MUSIC AND ART Mr. Albert 1, Adams teaches piano, organ, and harmonyg Mr. lulius Kranz, orchestrag Miss Harriet Rumsey, girls' chorus and music appreciationg and Mr, Charles Men- denhall, band. A Pageant of American Music was sponsored by the department. Miss Hester Lauman and Miss Margaret Brown supervised the beautiful art work done this year. Miss Lauman was in charge of all the stage settings for the productions, and Miss Brown was re- sponsible for the costumes. VOCATIONAL AND LIBRARY The vocational department includes com- mercial work, taught by Mrs. Lucille Linn and Mr, Guy Woodg domestic science, by Mrs. Mabel Brockg shop work and me- chanical drawing by Mr. Will Childsg and woodwork and printing by Mr. Ben R. Henry. Mr. Henry and his print crew printed the i'Tiger, Miss Hope Potter is librarian, assisted by a staff of students who receive credit for this work. PHYSICAL EDUCA- TION AND GFFICE Miss Ruth Dix and Mrs. Beatrice Cook are the girls' gymnasium instructors while the boys' coaches are Mr. C. Merrill Green and Mr. Harry A. Swart. Twice a year the girls enter competition with other schools at play days. The boys com- pete with teams in the Foothill League. Miss Barbara Wilson, '29, is secretary to the principal, and Miss Violet l-lake, '30, is office assistant. MR. ADAIVTS Mn. MENDENHALL Miss BROWN Miss LAUMAN Miss RUMSEY Mn. KRANZ Mu. HENRY Mu. Ci-nuns Mus. BROCK Miss Porrrn Mn. WOOD Miss LINN Miss Dix Mus. C0014 Miss HAK12 Miss WILSON MR. GREEN Mn. SXVART 23