Alhambra High School - Alhambran Yearbook (Alhambra, CA)

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WHO S WHO IN THE SUMMER CLASS OF 1929 IT IS with deep regret that I inform you that his Royal Highness, Major George C. Elsey, history professor, descendant of the Mayflower, retired major of the U. S. Army, and professor of various other titles of nobility, has given up the pur- suits of his former life and is now head of the world ' s greatest spiritualistic society, with Miss EfFine P. Blount, as his medium. Yesterday I entered his establishment for the express purpose of determining the exact caliber of my fellow classmen at A.H.S.. I had a previous appointment with Mr. Elsey, and everything was in readiness for the visits from the spirits of another world. The medium was dressed entirely in red blood, and added a startling note of color to the room. Spirits — spirits! I even noticed a bottle of them near Professor Elsey ' s chair! You have come to consult me? , the medium asked in a clear bell-like voice. Yes, about the Senior Class of 1929 , I replied. ' There are certain things about them I would like to know; so I have come to ask you. Proceed , she answered. Whom do you consider the most valuable students in the Senior Class? I asked. John Schillici , she replied without a moment ' s hesitation, and I am sure Mr. Schillici will agree with me! Of course, after such an intellectual answer, I had the utmost respect for her judgment. The rest of our conversation was as follows: UESriOH AHSWER Considering everything, Bill Horn, but by proper diet- just whom do you think ing this condition might be has the lowest degree of overcome, mentality? SECOHD CHOICE Mary Patten, but her beauty explains every- thing else. Who is going to be mar- ried next? Paul Gentry. He had his Rhea Nelson. She has trousseau ready and is wait- membership in twenty- ing for Leap Year to come five matrimonial clubs, around again. Fourteen

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THE HISTORY OF ALHAMBRA HIGH SCHOOL ALHAMBRA ' S first high schcxil classes were held in the Garfield grammar school buildint;. In 1900 the first graduating class of this high school held its exer- cises with only three graduates. Later, as the sehix:il grew, a building was erected on the place where the high schtxil now stands. The new building was completed in the fall of 1905. Mr. Wheat, who is now assistant superintendent of the schools of Los Angeles County was then principal of the school. This first year there were five teachers and less than one hundred pupils. Now there are one hundred and eleven teachers and over two thousand pupils. Following Mr. Wheat, Mr. Trowbridge was principal. Then Nathan L. Smith took over the duties of superintendent and principal. Later, when the work grew too burdensome he became superintendent and Mr. Routt was made principal. Mr. Routt held this position until 192 ' ! when Mr. Bettinger took his place. The first building on our campus was located where the administration building now stands. All of the classes were carried on in this one building, with the gymna- sium in the basement. Later the science building, gym, manual training, and com- mercial buildings were built. One of the cottages was Mr. Routt ' s home. The rivalry between South Pasadena and Alhambra started in 1913, when the high school organised its first football team. Fourteen years later, our team beat South Pasadena for the first time, and, on its fifteenth birthday, became the cham- pionship team of California. The school also won glory in 1922 by having the cham- pionship basketball team in Southern and Central California. In 1917 seventeen of our boys from Alhambra High School enlisted in the army. These boys were able to come back to the school that June to receive their diplomas before they left for France. The girls played their part m the war by joining the Red Cross Auxiliary. Five of our teachers are graduates of Alhambra High School. They are Miss Green, Miss Abbey, Mrs. Gilstrap, Miss Artz, and Miss Pease. One of the first Mid-year classes to be formed in Alhambra High graduated in 1924. This was the year that the old administration building was torn down and a new one built in its place. With the passing of the old building went the last of the eventful Tramp Day. The school was growing up and we could no longer permit a childish thing like Tramp Day to interfere with our studies. However, the Seniors have given a substitute for this event in their annual Kid Day. In looking over the history of Alhambra High School, we see that we have made great progress in the last twenty years. May we spend that next twenty years im- proving as much as we have in the past. Thirteen

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VESTIOH ANSWER SECOHD CHOICE Who sleeps the most? Mike Anslinger. He has Marion Larson. When slept through nine periods for she sleeps, she dreams of four years. talkmi to Ed, for they are too bashful to do this at other times. Who is a real ladies ' man? Don Fowle. When he opens Cale Jaekson. S.. his car door, he has to knock the girls down to keep them from getting in. Who is the biggest nui- Johnny Seixas sance? Virginia Dixon Who have the biggest Rosamond Routt. feet? Elaine Saladay. Dot Sippel. Paul Dubois Lillian Penland. Helen Richter. Who IS likely to be the Ruth Tripp. Because her Milner Sandland. As he next President of the splendid ballroom dancing sails on down the sea of U.S.? would make all diplomatic life, he might choose to functions a great success. stop by the President ' s door. Who talks more and says Bernice Curlett. less? Doris Layton. Who has the best profile? Beth Boyden. Heber Boynton. Fred Griggs. He fairly lives sideways because of it. Who is the diziest Senior? Marion Bodinus. One day Lee Hardesty — through she looked in the mirror so close association with long, she became dizzy and blondes. has remained that way ever since. Who is the homliest Sen- Stanley Grandon. Olive Smoot. Marjoric Rosanoff. With sincere apologies to you and yours, I remain The most optimistic senior — Len. ' V Pyle Fifteen