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

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u u ' T! X2.c£ - - ut. . :; , CZ ft oeJa-y y C O P A D E O R O MR. BUSH MR. GEORGE C Snulh P;.sadcna RUSH has an interesting association with the schools, in particular the high school. Coming to South Pasadena in 19(15, he became principal of the high school, which was then on the top floor of the Taylor Building on El Centre Street. In 1907 he became supervising principal, and it was In the spring of this year that the school moved Into the main building of the present high school. Gradually the number of students nicrensed, so that new buildings ere erected, followed by the girls ' gymnasium, which then served for both boys and girls, the auditorium and the aca- demic building. The last addition came In 1925, when the administra- tion building, boys ' gymnasium, and athletic field were added, Mr. Bush has made all this possible, rmd such a well known and well liked superintendent of schools is not to be found elsewhere. V. 1 MR. ALMAN MR. rOHN E. ALMAN has been principal of our high school since 1920. Many have realized what a friend he is during their senior year when they make plans for going to college or for going to ork. He advises them and recommends them, giving them a start towards their future. He is a loyal principal in all school affairs, at- tending all banquets, parties, and plays. He Is the adviser for the Na- tional Athletic Scholarship Society in our school, and sponsor for the org anizatlon on the Pacific Coast and Hawaiian Islands. He is an enthusiast in all forms of athletics, and an interested spectator of almost every game. His work everywh ere has done much to make this school admired and respected. MR. ERICKSON ' R. ELMER J. ERICKSON, our vice principal, had been principal of both elementary and high schools and superintendent of a district In North Dakota before coming to South Pasadena. He came here as head of the history department in 1931, but last year he was elected vice principal; he Is still the head of the history department, however. He gives educational guidance and is counsellor for boys for Cdllege entrance or for vocational problems. He aids in securing part time cmphiyment for boys still in school. At registration lime he ad- vises In the choosing: of new courses. He also takes care of the dally attendance reports and the disciplinary problems arising with the hoys. He Is adviser for the Boys ' League and te.aches two periods a day of sociology. Mr. Erickson Is one of the best liked and most sought after members of the faculty. MISS OLDT MISS lESSIE T. OLDT has a position that calls for great tact and understanding. She has the duty of being adviser for the Girls League and the confidante of every girl attending school. She aids in the planning of the course of study for each girl so that she may be prepared for graduation or college entrance. It has been her desire to aid the girls In solving their problems, but it is not only those with dif- ficulties whom she wishes to see. She Is delighted to have girls come to her whether they have problems or not for discussion. She is adviser for the vocational committee of the Girls ' League, and teaches a class in each geometry and world history. All girls look back upon their friendship with Miss Oldt as one of the happiest of their school days. Page Sex ' en

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C O P A D E O R O 1 -• Top toil: Miss Mooic. IVLf pIO ' hir, Miss Hayslip, Miss Bear, Miss Waterman, Mrs. Nelson. Bnttnn Miss Hill, Miss Price, Miss Jjimas, Miss Nash, Miss Hiiag, Miss Footc. FACULTY HISTORY Berth.! C. Moure: History A.B., Univ. Southern Californi,-! Myrtle Farrar: History A.B., Colorado Teachers ' College; A.M., Univ. of So. California Adviser X ' igilance Committee, Girls ' League ENGLISH Rebecca Hayslip: English Head A.B., Occidental College; .A.M., Univ. of So. California Ethel L. Bear: English A.B., Colorado Teachers ' College; Senior Class Adviser Edith M. Waterman: English A.B., Cornell; A.M., Univ. of So. California Edna Rich Nelson: English A.B., Univ. Utah Madge M. Hill: English A.B., Cotner College; Sophomore Class Adviser LANGUAGE Mildred Price: Mod ern Languages Head A.B., M.A., Lhiiv. Iowa; Adviser for Le Cercle Francais Margaret Olwen Thomas: French, Spanish A.B., M.A., Lhiiv. So. California; junior Class Adviser Mary E. Nash, Spanish A.B., Baker Univ.; A.M., Stanford; Adviser for El Cluh Galdos Elizabeth Hoag: Latin A.B., Stanford; Conies Club Adviser SPEECH ARTS Ann- R. Foote: Debate, Dramatics, Public Speaking .A.B., Colorado Teachers ' College; P. P. P. Adviser; Debate Coach t age Eight