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

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COPA DE ORO MR. ALMAN There is an old saying, As the school is, so is the nation. We might add to this, 'iAs the principal is, so is the school, No school, without a principal outstanding for his loyalty, justice, and friendliness, could possibly have attained the fine reputation for school spirit that South Pasadena High School has at present. Because of lvlr. Alman's interest in all school activities--intellectual, social, and athleticgthe faculty and students work together harmoniously and enthu- siastically, and the result is a school of which the whole city is very proud. The California universities and colleges admit South Pasadena High School graduates in large numbers, because they know the students have been trained in MR- JQHN E, ALMAN habits of thorough study and honest work. Mr. Alman's Principal ideals for his school are behind all this. South Pasadena owes him much for building up such a reputation and making the students uphold it. When it comes to athletics, Mr. Alman is an enthusiastic rooter for all school teams, an inspiring SDGCHHTOV at neatly every game. His talks in assembly show the value of teamwork and good sports- maVl5lWlD. Bhd l'1iS Work as president of the Foothill League has done much not only to make South Pasadena High School admired and respected, but to raise the tone of athletic competition in all the League schools. Mr. Alman is also sponsor of the National Athletic Scholarship Society for the Pacific Coast and the Hawaiian Islands. During the last few years he has succeeded in interesting many California high schools in the society, and now it has a large enrollment. He is also a member of the Kiwanis Club of South Pasadena. He often persuades members of this club to give a program in assembly. There are few banquets, parties, or plays which this loyal principal does not attend, and his interest and friendliness inspire all the students to make each event a success. He shows that loyalty means not only cheering at games, but each one's doing his part in all the varied activities that make school life so interesting. At the schools Olympic Games festival Mr. Alman seemed to be everywhere, taking motion pictures, watching games, or eating hot dogs with the crowd. His very human realization that lanuary lS, the day when we had snow, was a thrilling occasion to most students and required school time for its full enjoyment, only added to the schools appreciation of its genial principal. g Most students do not realize what a friend the principal is until they approach the end of the senior year and make their plans for going to college or looking for a job. Then it is Mr. Alman who advises them, recommends them, and gives them their start on the long road ahead. When we remem- ber that he does this year after year for each succeeding class, then his genuine interest in each student, the letters he writes for them, the interviews he gives, show how important a friend one's high school principal is. Even long after graduation, students find many times that their high school record and their principal's word of recommendation are of the greatest help to them. And now, Mr. Alman, the class of l932 wishes to express its appreciation of you as a friend and as a principal. Your personality, your words, most of all your ideals will remain with each student through the years ahead, standing for South Pasadena High School, its training and its spirit. As the class remembers its motto, 4'l.ooking forward, thinking high, it will remember that you have always done these things for South Pasadena, and that this high school reflects your striving and your thought The class of i932 does not say good-bye, but only, i'lVlr. Alman, heres to you! l6'

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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

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COPA DE ORO MR. MONROE Mr. Charles l-l. Monroe, Vice-principal of South Pasadena High School, is also Dean of Boys and their scholastic adviser. Added to these duties is his work as instructor in geometry and commercial law, and as faculty adviser for the Vocational Club. Largely through Mr. Monroe's efforts, this club is the most popular one in the Boys' League, and its banquet in February was a notable success, Recently Mr, Monroe has taken an active part in the Better Business Club, a new organization which helps boys in high school obtain work. So it might be said that Mr. Monroe is the busiest man in school. It is not only for the work the vice-principal does, however, that he is honored and respected by the students, but they admire his sincere and unselfish character The welfare and spirit of the school are vital to himg and what is more, he takes a real interest in each boy. Many students have been wisely counseled by him as to courses to elect, a vocation to choose, a col- lege to attend, and owe much of their success to the sympathetic interest of their friend, Mr. Monroe. MISS OLDT The qualities which a Dean of Girls should possess are many. She should be sympathetic, tacttul, under- standing, kind, and impartial. Miss lessie T. Oldt fulfils these requirements in every way, and is thus prepared to give the girls of this school able and helpful assistance. Miss Oldt also attends to the checking of attendance, absence, and tardiness of the girls, duties which require a great amount of time and energy. She is the tirst person in the high school with whom new girls come in contact, and she gives them aid by helping to plan their courses. l-ler interest in personality and leadership makes her a valuable adviser of the Girls' League, in which organization she does a great deal ot work which is not generally realized. As faculty adviser ot the Vocational Committee, Miss Oldt makes it possible to observe a Vocational Day, when she brings specialists in many professions and vocations to talk to the students about the opportunities and requirements of their life work. Added to all this is her work as instructor in geometry. Truly, our Dean of Girls is one of the busiest, most use- ful, and most beloved members of our school faculty one to whom every girl will always feel grateful. i MR. CHARLES- H. MONROE Vice-Principal MISS lESSlE OLDT Dean of Girls