South Pasadena Middle School - Tiger Cub Yearbook (South Pasadena, CA)

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December 1'7, 193 A .a LA TORRE l Around The Classes MISS DIX Woaa Every junior high school in Califor- nia should be doing left handed Sports as the girls are doing here. We have an excellent system of doing these tests, a system by which the girls play rather than work. Every class 1:; diwded into nine groups. Three of the groups play basketball. The first group in basketball has ten trials daily with the unused hand; second group has ten trials with the pre; tierred hand; the third group has five trials with each hand. The same meth- od that is used for basketball is used for dart throwing and baseball pitch- ing, underhand only. When throwing the dart you are allowed to throw the dart one way during the period of the tests. Miss Dix advises the girls not to practice their tests at home for if they do the tests will not be success- ful. It shows on the tests how a per- son improves daily or if he does not. The girls are going to carry on these tests for ten weeks. No matter what a person is doing in clasg she has to do her test without fail daily. Fog MISS BROWN -h..h. It has been like looking for a needle in a haystack to try to hnd an idle hand in Miss Brownts art classes the last few weeks. Everybody has been busy working on costumes and seen- ery for the long heralded tiSIeeping Beauty . Elaborate costumes and fan- tastic wigs of green, red blue, and various hues were taking shape unde: their capable hands. Sarah Cunning- ham was the costumer and the many beautiful costumes seen do her credit. Mr. Lohmann made the hoops which measure 48 inches across. Much Work has been put in on this production to make it different from anything given here before, alv..- ,,- MRS. BRUCE 1Q? Rho ninth grade major Foods Class has made more than forty-two poun is oi. white and daik fruit cake and have sold all they have made. The giLIS are saving money to redecorate the dining room. MR. LOHMANN The metal work course here 'in the junior high for 7A boys is divided into two divisions. The first half is set aside for making of useful articles of tin and galvanized iron of which the Iollowing is a partial list: Biscuit cutter, scoops, trays, pans, dust pans, and buckets. The second half is devoted to art metal work in Copper Etching of de- signs. Pictures form an interesting part of the work, Enhancing the beauty of the ccpper by hammer marking and various forms of relief work are carried on. Lovely designs for bookends and plates are worked out with great care and many articles of merit are finish- ed here which are comparable to those found in some of the exclusive gift shops. Paper knives, napkin rings, trays, bowls, bookends are only a small part of the many things constructed in this sh0p. -AW..F.hH... MR. SHIRES a.-... Boys and girls of General Business Training classes are working to pre- pare store window diSplays, the pure pose of which is in one way or anoth- er to show the functions of retail merchandising, or to show how the average person of whatever occupa- tion learns skills and information in this school course. These displays, When completed, will be judged and the best placed in store windows to show adults of the community What we are doing in Junior High Business Training classes. Each boy or girl works out his own plans and ideas, consulting with Mr. Shires. the in structor. Several have been working on their projects for six weeks or more. , ,!l.,,i;- MR. J ACOBS a. The 7B woodshOp classes under the direction of Mr. J. E. Jacobs, have completed their jewel boxes, mahog- any book ends, and they are now working on their coffee tables. They have three projects to make and a fourth is of their own choosing. The ninth grade majors have made or are working on end tables. nut bowls, book cases, writing desks, foot stools, and gun racks. MISS FISCHER ,, 9 ,7 tiHello, information? Please give me Marjean Maurerys telephone number. HU. 4783? Thank you. If you should go into Miss Fischeris second period 7A English class no doubt that is what you'd hear. We are having a lot of fun learning to use the telephone correctly. We're making various calls such as emers geney, business, and long distance cells. Our purpose is to learn to use the, telephone correctly since conver- sations often take the place of letters now. The boys have learned to make dates, and the girls to order gr oceries. It's lots of fun and we try to make the conversations as realistic as pos- sible with our telephones, operators, ear-phones, and other equipment. W9$ MR. MENDENHALL -aa.h.- Our band or orchestra plays at the opening of the assembly program nearly every week. On Thursday, November 14, the 01L chestra played a short concert for the Forum. Ruth Hannum was featured in two accordion solos. The orchestra members deserve a great deal of credit as every member was present for this program in spite of the fact that it was pouring down rain also that it was the night of the J un'lol- Rally at the Rialto Theater. The band had a party December 7. vv-'r. 7 a .7 .a ;- MR. LOHMANN AND MR. VANDERLIP h-.H. In the mechanical drawing classes the boys learn the fundamentals of recording their thoughts on paper in the signs of the only universal lang- uage known today. The art of learning to make a work- ing drawing, that is a usable drawing, one that something can be construct- ed by, is the chief purpose of the course. The course ranges from sim- ple objects to complex machine parts, parts of automobiles and furniture. Lettering is one of the most import- ant parts especially in explaining the drawing. e All objects constructed in the wood shop are designed, drawn, and cost estimated in the drafting room.

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Page 4 eHometoom Doi Homeroom 1C4 1 ,, ,$ 77,- Cue Satuiday, Homeroom 104 held a party at the Masonts cabin at laliys Glenn Ranch Rescit. 'iuo cars arrived and everybody scrambled to explore the locality. A few of the bravest got up the courage to plunge into the icy depths of hxe Qlde Swimming Pool . Just as they got in, it began to rain. Those Who didnt go in for the swim, got a free bath anyway, so they didn't miss a thing. After they had recuperated from their overgrown meal, most of them went horse back bouncing . Believe it or not, they all got home ll one niere, and all arrived at school Monday! woh On Tuesday, October 30, homeroom 104 Cuing homeroom period talked about hobbies. Jack Veltman told about his very interesting stamp hob- by. Some stamps that we recently had in South Pasadena were worth $50 apiece as they were the last print of a certain plate. Bud Bloomquist told about his hob- by, fishing. We learned the astound- ing fact that tune. can go for four years without food. The pupils called it a good day for the homeroom. They plan to talk a.- beut hobbies again and arrange a hobby exhibition. Wio Homeroom 217 e.m A suggestion made by Fred cra- field i-i Homeroom 217 for aHObby Exchange, has been met with hearty approvali The plan suggested is to hi-Ve a bulletin board located in 1 central location of the building where a pupil can post a notice of a hobby or hobby material which he has to swap or exchange, We feel in th's way then; will be a wider interest in hobbies developed in the school. :91 Homeroom 115 .-.1. Homeroom 115 enjoyed the picture, ttCaravan , at the matinee Saturday, November 17, with Mrs. Beggs the homeroom mother. ,o.h. Co-ed tat baseball gamel: 70h, look, we've a man on every base! Another Co-ed: 280 has the other side. LA TORRE Homeroom 103 2.Vg 1211'. Earps, homeroom, 9B 103 has been discussing social and working leisumnrhlps betwem pupils, both in- dividually and in groups. The general topic has been ttGetting Along Togetv heri' They seem to have gotten along wjl thus fz-r. One homeroom periori was devoted to a discussion of teach ing as a profession. ,1, hcwmm 7.11 Homeroom 121 hho$ Friday, December 7, Mrs. David Lane, the homeroom mother for 88 1.21 entertained the class with a thea- ter party. After the .show, games were played and refreshments served in the show room of the Chevrolet building, e-o Homeroom 110 1,11 The girls of Homeroom 110 had a game of volley ball with Homeroom 117. The outcome of a hard played game was 40 to 20, in 110's favor. The boys of 110 and 102 had a foot- ball game the same afternoon. The score, 6 to O in favor of 102. .1 Homeroom 102 h...1 Since the boys in homeroom 10.: have been playing football games with other 7A homerooms, the girls of 102 decided to challenge 7A-117 to a v01- ley ball game. Mrs. Williams' homeroom 102, has been listening to a very interesting series of talks about the tepic, ttNew Things Under the Sun. The members of 102 have been bringing in articles and giving short talks on new iven- tions. This has worked up considerable interest in this homeroom, It Would be a valuable topic for other home- rooms to try. 1.91 Chauffeur: tExplaining t0 the lady he works for about her carlg... and this is the hand brake. It is used only in an emergency. ' The Lady: tbutting inl Oh! some- thing like a kimona. i e wee December 17, 1384 Homeroom 204 1.1.! Mrs. Sturtevantis homeroom 204 has had for their project this year the decorating of their homeroom. Much time was spent discussing how they were to carry out their idea. It was decided that the woodwork was to be done in a Dutch Blue, The ceil- ing, walls, and the cork around the walls was to be a soft yellow. A vet'y novel idea was carried out by Splotche ing blue water color over the yellow on the walls. The large radiator will be removed and a fern put in its place. C. 0. ARNOLD THE JEWELER Bring in mm Repair Work Begin now t9 plan for Chrisgmas Presents 0f the sari; that bring joy and that d3 not wear out seen 345 E. Colorado St. Pasadena r IN MIGNANO MATTEQ Expert Shoe Repairing Guaranteed Workmanship 5 1615 Chelsea Road San Marine, Calif.

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Page 6 AN INVITATION 1 to Visit the Galvanizing Department of the J OSLYN COMPANY of California where you will see the universally accepted rust-resisting process known as HOT GALVANIZING Joslyn Company of California 5100 District Blvd., LA. TABERiS Sewing Machine Shop Sewing Machines Vacuum Cleaners Piano Tuning Hemstitching Repairs for All 811 Fair Oaks HU. 9265 BL. 71597 Compliments of C.A. PARKER ttEat more candW LA TORRE December 17, 193-1 Hobbies Books Vie, . Books are my favorite hobby. Some people call me a book worm because I read so much. I learned to like books when I was very young. My grandmother used to read to me be- fore I was two years old, until I learned the stories by heart. I have several hundred books in- cluding many classics. Some of the authors are Mark Twain, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Anne Fellows Johnston, Johanna Spyui, Francis Burnett, L.F; Mead, L. Frank Baun, Martha Finley, Margaret Sidney, Lucey Fitch Per- kins, and Louisa Alcott. I have read so many books that 1t is difficult to choose favorites, but some of mine are: Treasure Island, Tom Sawyer, Prince Jan, Pep, Boy, Black Beauty, Spice and the Devil's Cave, and Heidi. I like them because they are unusually well written and exciting. Some of my books belonged to my mother and grandmother. I also have many interesting books that belonged to my uncle. I expect to be an autohr when I grow up. eNancy Anne Smith 7B-107 11 ,Iheimw 1 Archeology mhoH My hobby is archeolOgy, From the time I can remember I have been greatly interested in anything that has to do with prehistoric animals, relics of ancient civilization, or any- thing of that sort. My first experience was going to the Exposition Park Museum and seeing the wonderful collection of prehistoric animals there. I enjoyed that very much and have gone several times since. My father is a geologist and Spend: a great part of his time studying and working 'in the' open. On many of his trips into the mountains and the des- ert he has had thrilling and interest- ing experiences, and has found numer- ous interesting relics of ancient civil- ization and animal life. They always aroused my interest and curiosity very much. I suppose that is one rea- son why I originally became interest- ed in that study. Although my hobby is of no great commercial value, archeologists of the past and present have done great things for the world, and have played a large part in the prOgress of civil- ization. eStanley Morse 7B 101 Riding m9: On my spirited horse I ride at night On the Arizona sands when the skies are bright; Now and then a star will fall, And through silence comes a coyote's calle This is my hobby. eBetty Lu Forrester 7Be111 ng771WQW Mmmam Rocks + One of my hobbies is collecting diff- erent; kinds of rocks and minerals. When I go on trips in the summer or any other time I watch out for inter- esting rocks. This summer we spent our vacae tion at Zion, Bryce, and the Grand Canyon. Zion Canyon is similar to Yosemite in size and shape but instead of being gray granite it is red and white lime- stone. The rock there is very inter- esting and I got several pieces of the red sandstone. I did not get any of the white, however, because it is up too high. Zion was named by the Mor- mons, who when traveling west came into the canyon. Bryce Canyon is very interesting and the like of it is not to be found anywhere else. Onels first impression of the canyon is of thousands of marching figures. The canyon has been worn down by erosion and only the hardest rock is left. To pick off the sides of the walls is prohibited. but one may pick up any loose rocks along side the trails. The rode: to be found there are sandstones ranging from red to lavender, including white. The North Rim of the Grand Canyon is one of the loveliest places one could hope to be. I did not get any rock there, however. because we did not go down into the canyon. At the South Rim one could makn a more complete study of the earth. I found while there the earth was made up of five different rock chan- ters. All of these can be seen at the Grand Canyon. The first chapter shows no signs of animal or plant life. The sebond shows only the low- est types of plant. The third and fourth chapters show more and more and the fifth is the one we are living- in today. There were many museums at the South Rim and we found them quite interesting. Out of this hobby I hope to find many more enioyable things than I already have. Next summer I hone tn go to some more places where I will find many more interestingr rocks. 7Elizabeth Burr 7B-111