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

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COPA DE ORO MR. BUSH lvlr. Cieorge C. Bush, superintendent of the South Pasadena City Schools, is looked upon as a friend by each member of the class of l932. lt has always been a pleasure to work with Mr. Bush and to consult with him about any problem, for he has the ability to be truly interested in the point of view of the students, and has apparently never forgotten that he was once a boy himself. More than this, Mr, Bush actually knows all of the students by name, and they never cease to be surprised and pleased when the superintendent shows that he knows each of them and speaks to them like old friends. The reputation of South Pasadena High School for school spirit and friendliness rests firmly on the character and per- sonality of the superintendent. MR'5C6gg?,gE,,g5,EUSH While to the students Mr. Bush is most of all a friend, they do not forget that as a superintendent he has brought fame to South Pasadena. During the twenty-five years he has held this office, he has developed the school system until it is known throughout Southern California as being outstanding lvlany families move to South Pasadena so that their children may attend the schools. Besides, our high school is known as a grade A school by colleges in the East Mr. Bush himself has received recognition by being elected vice-president of the Department of Superintendence of the National Education Association. His presence is always demanded at conventions of superintendents, where he makes valuable contributions. At the recent convention held in Washington, D. C, his speech was so excellent that his permission was asked to have it published and distributed throughout the country, During his stay in Washington 'he and the other officers of the Association were invited to the White l-louse, and he was honored by being selected to place the wreath on Lincoln's tomb. lt was lvlr. Bush who organized this high school twenty-five years ago over a grocery store on El Centro Street. l-le was its first principal, and helped move the few pieces of furniture into our present building, which his efforts did much to obtain for South Pasadena. Always looking ahead, lvlr, Bush has seen the school's needs and provided for them. One by one, our various buildings have been added, with all that modern high schools have for their students. The latest addition, the pipe-organ, was secured by Mr, Bush's determined effort to have his students enioy the utmost advantages in musical education. Many students have been taking organ lessons with lvlr. Adams and have given recitals in assembly. Last year the Senate Club made a resolution which stated that no jazz or rally songs should be played on the organ. This resolution was accepted by the Commission and approved by lvir. Bush. A precedent was also established last year that there should be silence while the organ was being played. These rules, suggested by the students themselves, show how the organ has furthered the appreciation of good music. What banquet, commencement, or other great occasion is complete without our genial and well- beloved superintendent? Not a single commencement has he missed, and as the members of the class of i932 recall that memorable occasion in their lives, they remember with pride lvlr. Bush's warm hand-clasp and sincere congratulations, Once a friend, always a friend, is the way they feel about Mr. Bush. 'l5