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

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April 11, 1935 LA. TORRE Page 5 + w , -+- As we entered, the high walls loom- ed above us like huge castles with their numerous turrets and towers. The cool morning air brushed against our chapped faces; As the sun rises in the turquoise, airy, expanse, the Wind's sighs be- came lower and lower until they died away in the bright morning air, The flowers were unfolding their neatly pressed bonnets to protect them from the sun's gleaming, burning arms that reach out and try to envelope them in its heat. The Joshua. trees raise their stlckery, prickly arms. The great walls and cliffs rise out of nowhere to relive the monotony of the desert waste. The formations of rock and volcanic mud are turned into colors of green and brown and red and pink. The echoes of a. thous- and winds whine through the cracks and pillars on the rugged face of the cliff. Every noise that is heard is soft and murmurs of earlier times I do not know. i --Bob Jordan, 8B 3. Book ReView r -o-- 'Ferdinand Magellan, Bartholomew Diaz and Vasco da. Gama hitched chairs closer toward the table in Abel Zakutois house on ahill in Lisbon over looking the sea. With Zakuto they were discussing a sea route to India. to obtain spices. suddenly a. girl rush- ed through the doorway, looking hunt- ed and alarmed. She couldnit talk be- cause she was too terrihed. Nicolo Contia Venetian, arrived next morn. ing from Venice and met Ferdinand the King of Spain. Abdul found out from an old sailor that the girls name was Nejmiand. She was an Arabian. Amid great celebrations Gama de- parted from Portugal bound for India V to get the spices. Venice was trying to stop Portugalts spice route to India and so hired the Pirate Captain Abdul to waylay Gama on his return. If you want to know who this Ara- bian girl was and what part she play- ed in the story read the book, Spice and the Devils Cave , by Hewes. It givesa picture of the daring exploits of Lisbon's seamen in their attempt to establish a route around the Horn to India. Other books by Hewes are Glory of the Seas and Swords on the Sea . I like the book because it keeps your interest all the time. I recom- mend it to both boys and girls in the Junior High School. Francis Reed 73 107 Don't Miss Them tEditor's Note: This poem was found in the Literary Editor's drawer. But alas, it was walking about with- out a title. If you can find the best title to fit on thisjdeBr soul's should- ers, hand it in to Le: Torre and the winner will be awaghed one shining new pencil, with whfhh to write more brilliant thoughtsJ Buzzzzzz, Buzzzzzz, Bang! Onward, fast, the electric spark goes, Blazing its trail along insulated cop- per. Bang; It goes as it hits an' unwel- comed insulator, But still it travels on,-on to the end of its journey. Buzzzzzz, bang! Buzzzzzz. m...-,-- ,. - Timpanogas Caves wrl- It was a. line sunny morning and the wind was playing tunes with the dancing leaves when a car buzzed up the American Fork Canyon road. A group of people piled out of it and began trooping up the tiresome trail to the caves. On the way they had a refreshing game of snowball. Soon the caves appeared and as we entered the cold air rushed to meet us and sent cold ripples down Our spines. When we were all in we were led down a dark mysterious stairway. When we breathlessly reached for the bottom of the stairs we heard a shrill ear- splitting screech, which was echoed by some of our party. The guide laughed and explained that is was the wind whistling through a hole. Then the guide led us over the hoot which was like a cactus bed because of the numerous stalagmites, to a small mysterious looking hole, One at a time the people peeked through. It was my turn. As I eagerly looked through I saw a forest of glistening, sparkling spikes that hung from the bottom and top. In the middle was a large stalactite which was six feet across. It was the exact color and shape of a heart. The glellming red color from the heart cast a red glow over all the surroundings. Numersius sights such as these were encountered and when you were in the open air again you felt you had been in a diff- erent world. -Margaret Cook 8A Be Sure to Come Friday As I was sitting lazily in front of the tire with my dog. I looked up at a picture over the mantel. It was a little winding path that went into a. forest. I didn't see the end and so many times I wondered where it went. Finally I got very sleepy and dazed off into the land 0; dreams. It seemed as though I went right up the path around the turn into the green, cool, nowery forest. I had gone about a quarter of a mile when I saw a. pal- ace stretching its towers into the sky like a gallant knight so strong and straight, with its crimson roofs pierc- ing into a blanket of blue. The draw bridge hung open like a. butterfly just opening its wings into a beautiful day. Across it walked a. little fairy withywings of gold glittering in the sunlight. She started dancing toward me with court people following after her who looked like a vivd colored bunch of flowers. Just when she was about to speak to me I was awakened by my dog barking. -Billy Woodward 7A W A Description go: As one leaves Manitou, Colorado, to go up Ute Pass one sees great tower- ing pine covered mountains looming in front. Along the way are rolling hills with shady pines. Tiny wild flow- ers bloom along the way. Further a- long two huge red slabs of rock stand out. There are rocks describing every- thing imaginable beyond. This is called the Garden of the Gods . The road winds along over narrow cliffs. On one side mountains of rocks tower over the road. 0n the other, far below, the brook tumbles and splashes along jumping rocks and white foam Spurting in the mountain I air. A little way on, the road levels down to meet the land the river flows on. There are wide places along the road now where cars st0p to get cold ice water from the brook. Presently the road widens and one comes to a little village where the houses are scattered here and there. This little village is called Cascade. Turning to the right and going up hill about a. stones throw One sees a little white and brown school house almost hidden by tall trees. Farther along-ls a tall wide, white building completely surrounded by trees and mountains. Colorado has numberless places of beauty within its border. e-Geraldine Whitney SB Continued on Page 9

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Page 4 Homeroom Doings aka. GM. 1 If you had walked past the aud- itorium Friday, March twenty-second during activity period you would have heard shrieks and yells. The students were trying to imitate Tarzan, inspir- ed by the picture the GM. 1 home- room present tiThe Son of Tarzan. An entertaining comedy was also shown iiAnt Life As It Isn't. + Homeroam 116 On a recent Friday homeroom 116 held a party at the home of Nancy Sheldon. The clue for the treasure hunt was given, and away, to find the treasure. Bob Crouch and Betty Ar- nold won the prizes for this attiac- tion. Other prizes were awarded to Caro- line Armin, Roy Anderson, and John Smith. The refreshments were served by Mrs. Sheldon, Mrs. Miss Jones. Summers, and F.-. Homeroom 201 hometown 9A 201'held a homeroom party at the home of Bob Cheverton in San Marino. Games were first in line, after which dancing was enjoyed. 'tifcarly all members were present as well as some of the mothers. + Homeroom 121 Homeroom 8A, 121 has elected the :foliewing for the spring term: Frank Wright, president; Alfred Chadbourne, Ville prey ient; Jane Tennaht, scares tary; Richard Koeppel, student coun- cil; Olive Richardson, social chair- man; Jose. h'ine Carter, banker; Ger- aldine Rickard, sergeant-at-arms; Ro- bert Haverstock, Shirley Clark, study committee chairmen. a6: Homeroom 118 Thrills, chills, and excitement were expressed March 14 by teachers as well as pupils when they attended ttThe Modem William Tell show and the movie entitled Close Figuring given by homeroom 118. The Modern William Tell is the only man 'in America licensed to do such daring stunts, as shooting apples from his aSSistantls head with a blow gun. The show was even more impres; sive because of the south sea island costumes worn by the performers. F155;;y, April 12th LA TORRE 933s Organize h..- The 9B's had a get-together March 21, literally, asemi-studentbody meet- ing. The organization plans to meet monthly interspersing business with picnics and parties. As yet no officers have been elected, but acting were Jim Smith, president; Joyce Miller, secretary; and several ttstooges a- mongst the gathering. Bill Love and Warren Glass gave talks on class songs and led yells. This was follow- ed by a rousing ycii from the acting cheerleaders, Jack Carter and Jim Smith. e-e-eeo Mr. Baker Entertains City Councilmen Mr. Baker entertained the City Councilmen of South Pasadena, Mr. Bush and Mr Ayers at luncheon Thursday in the school dining room. The table decorations were very at- tractively carried out in a modernistic fashion in silver and blue. The five- course. luncheon was prepared and served by the 9th grade food classes. The major girls feel that giving these luncheon gives them a chance to become familiar with the art of entertaining and gives the guest an idea of the work they do in the de- partment. Homeroom 115 Ma Homeroom TB 115 conducted a pa- ' per drive to buy curtains for the homeroom. They brought in two tons of paper. This piled half-page size would be 119 feet tall, within three feet of the amount which won the whole School paper drive last autumn. The class was divided, with Doris Tweed and Edward Landon as ear;- tains. Doris Tweed's side won, with a total of 71.2 feet. Doris won the individual prize in the contest, gather- ing more than twice as much panei as any other contestant. Edward's side is to furnish the treat in the coming homeroom picnic. Homeroem 204 16a As the leaders of their homeroom. QB 204 had elected: Bill Love, president; Jean Streeton, vice president; Mary Harold, secre- tary: and Renee Posty, student coun- cil representative. One-Act Plays April 11, 1935 Autobiography toontinued from Page 11 What's the matter with this shirt. I'll just have to train this shirti' In those early days beforekinder- garten, my only foretaste of formal education was given once a week when my younger sister and Irwent with my mother to the Public Libra- ry, where she attended a parent-eu' ucation class and we played under the direction of a kindergarten cadet teacher. The result of that education- al period was that it took years for me to become convinced that the songs we sang were not nHere We Go Around the Library Bush and. iiOh My Darling Lemon Pie! In kindergarten my education didn't proceed fast enough to suit me and I got into a good deal of mischief. The teacher told mother she'd like to lift off the top of my head and watch the wheels go arOund as she believed they went the opposite way from most children's wheels. Perhaps that was because I was left-handed and had always had difficulty with handwork, of which kindergarten seems chiefly composed. First grade was mhre'to my liking and I seemed to be with a group that ate up the early arithmetic pro- blems with zest-although phonics was my favorite study. Anyway, when we got into second grade we were ahead of the other 1A group and a teacher, new to the primary grades, was trying to even us up. Every day for two weeks I went home to my mother and wailed: I wish the tELLcha er thought we knew more, Soon I had occasion to reap my reward of this complaining for we were given extra desk work to do for a half holis' every day. I was always helpful like . that about getting the class in for more work. In third grade I had artcacher fe- mous in this eommunity, Miss Craba ' tree. She helped me to be less sensi- tive and to believe more in myself. In the fourth grade I had a good time leading the mathematics group and directing the oral drill and con- tests. This was all very well until I found out I was being called titans; - eif's pet and it took me a couple of years to live that down. Nevertheless I made a hand-worked pillow for that teacher when I was out of her grade tContiniied on ??zige 91

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ijperts Gbserver o + Do you know that Wally Grant is on 1115 way to set a new school record in the high jump? He has already jumped 5 feet 3 inches with the school record only 3 inches away. Hans Gas- per has unomcially set a new record for class A in the 75 yard hurdles at 9.5 seconds. Undoubtedly the honor of being the best track man in our school goes to; Hans Gaspar with Ed Halminski, Wally Grant, Lloyd Van Deventer, and Ted Young right at his heels. Our hats are doffed to Jaek Elser, a 7B. He has, it is believed, the mak- ing of a very fme track athlete. , We change the subject to tennis. It seems that there will probably be a three way tight for the boys title, between Henry Mansfield, Don Lee, and Pete Van Kuran. While Bill Smally and Charles Pearson are ac- corded fighting chances to cop the cup. v . In the second track meet of the year Hans tFlashl Gaspar'broke the existing school record of 5.8 seconds in the 50 yard dash set by Johnnie Alexander and Coleman Macdonald by .1 of a second, thus making the new record 5.7 seconds. It is the opinion of this writer that the boys that are the best on the bars are Howard Rufer, Seymour Hayes, Peter Guillen, Hal Rothonberg, and Dennison Herring. Each noon after a hastily devoured lunch, -the girls on the basketball teams of captains Carrie Pfeiffer, Lois Wohlwend,-Mary Mosher, Shirley Pe- terson, and Elizabeth MacLenna, rush to the gym to take up their mad scramble for the noon basketball championship. The fighting team of Elizabeth Mac Lennanls is in the lead, with Shirley Petey Peterson's sextet in a close second. With after school competition reaching its half way mark we find these percentages are as follows: Class Au Won Lost Percent Indians 2 0 1.000 Lions 2 0 1.000 Bears 0 2 .000 Eagles 0 2 .000 Class B Won Lost Percent Eagles 2 0 1.000 Bears 1 1 .500 Lions 1 1 .500 Indians 0 2 .000 Class MC? V Won Lost Percent Indians 2 0 1.000 Lions 2 0 1.000 Bears ,0 2 .000 Eagles 0 2 .000 LA TORRE Facts Revealed By Questionnaire Haa- Ever since we filled out the ques- tionnaire in homeroom for the Pa; ent- Teacher Association, pupils have been asking what it was all about or what facts the questions uncovered. At the last Parent-Teacher Association meet- ing, Mr. Baker presented the results to the parents. For the benefit of our readers, La Torre has gathered some of the outstanding facts. Three out of five boys in Junior High belong to the Boys Scouts 01' the Y.M.C.A. While only one in three girls belong to the Girl Scouts or Campfire Girls, Twenty-five percent of the pupils reported that they never go to private parties while twenty percent or almost an equal humber go to one or more parties a week. The remainder of the pupils average one a month. Do Junior High School pupils know how to dance? Forty percent of our boys do and eighty-six percent of the, girls do. No one will be surprised to learn that on the average girls learn to dance when they are ten years old while the average boy waits until he is twelve. All of our pupils attend the movies. The average is once a week but only slightly more than half have ever been to the Community Playhouse or legitmate theater in Los Angeles. All but fifteen percent know how to swim and 'in this respect the boys are up with the girls. Sixty-four per- cent know how to ride horseback and ' here again the boys are up with the girls. About one third of the pupils take music lessons but there are more girls than boys in the group. The girls VWho take music, practice almost twice as much per week as the boys. It was found that families pal to- gether best on trips and picnics and at dinner parties to which guests are invited. In stating preference for social ac- tivities sports of all kinds headed the list. Next in line was dancing, then reading and radio, music, parties, etc. Almost every child in school indicated that he had some hobby or other; col- lections of a hundred different var- ieties topped the list, then came sports, model airplanes, riding, read- ing, radio, boats, music, and construc- tion. Junior High School pupils are en- ergetic readers, some pupils reading as many as thirty-eight books a month. On the average boys read three books a month while girls read seven, if the reports which they made on this questionnaire were accurate. April 11, 1935s The Desert + The blazing sunibeat down upon the endless desert. In the distance two brown specks plod wearily forward step by step over the burning sands. . ' An old prospector pauses a mo- ment to speak an encouraging word to his faithful burro, and glances. hopelessly again at his empty can- teen. ' He looks again at the faint green speck on the horizon, Is it an oasis or isit just another mirage? -Dorothy Walter 813 Q:a The Arch of Color Ht We heard, over the radio Saturday afternoon, that a beautiful rainbow lay across the sky in a perfect semi- circle. We rushed out of the house to look at it, It nearly took our breath away, the colors blended into one another in such perfect harmony. The sky was gray with clouds, so that you would scarcely see the purple. When we first saw it the colors shone out full, and as we watched, they slowly faded into light pastel shades, like delicate howers going to sleep. We had just about decided that it was going to die away altogether when once again, the colors burst forth. The sun was shining on the dew covered mountains sparkling and gold. The rainbow seemed to just rise out of the mountain and set forth to seek its fortune on the other side of the world. The golden mOuntaln with the lovely arched rainbow starting up form it, made us think of the old legend about the pot of gold at the other end of the rainbow. Wouldntt it be splendid if one of us might have been on the mountain at the time, just underneath the rainbow. I won- der what it would be like. I think it would be just like lying on a dew covered hill with beautiful flowers and swaying grasses nodding to and fro at me, as if they were saying, Isn't the world a beautiful place? wMargaret McClung am Girlsi Badminton Tournament + The annual girlst badminton doubles tournament has started with a bang.- Thirty-two battling teams are tight- ing with keen rivalry for the champ ionship. The winning team will have their names engraved on the bad- minton plaque, while the first in each class, and the first, second, and third in the school will receive varsity cards.