Compton High School - El Companile Yearbook (Compton, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1930 volume:

Published by the Student Body of Compton Union High School under the direction of Miss Consuelo Tachet. Set up and printed in the High School Print Shop under the direction of Mr. Edwin W. Comstock, Printing Instructor, assist- ed by Prank C. Engle, and students of the High School Printing Classes. CATION! T PRINCIPAL 0- (OTI THOMPSON AND TO THE iqmofwteexoe COMPTON UNION -ti Q (HGDL WE DEDICATE Ml AKWU ECAU E 5 1 l ' 4 TOOUCH THEI£ VI fONAK iftFOOTTQUR TEiOOO :ha taken a leading place in the educational] IVILOiMNTOLM THF DPCJHIM Mfie fiellmers Andrew Hcrskind C aude LQeber ff.I.MaL o PRESIDENT School W% O.ScoH 7 ioifipson 5UPER.INTENDENT 6- PRINCIPAU H R I. EPeftcrson W ANNUAL WQDIKJ r COMPTON UN ! hich school mjiim ii caal a nd wp a lp; NTWHOPtTHAJWtHA 2 FALLEN ZHCJT AFIEAMT • WE HAVE nZB Ay UB THEM Liu ...  v ; L - L..LL AAi Ud TA EvELOPMEffl WHI WE FEEL LA OF C EAT I! 1BEZI | AL C 5 THF DFC.THI History of the School Ccmpton Union High School in 1903 The History of Compton Union High School dates back to 1896, when plans were first made to organize a secondary school in this locality. High school classes were first held in the grammar school building, lccated about where Young ' s Hotel now stands on Wilmington street near Main. Only two rooms were used the first year, since there were only two faculty members. Paul J. Mohr was the first principal and served one year. He was followed by B. O. Kinney who served four years. During this period only ten students were graduated. Compton Union High School was first formed in 1896. At that time three Grammar School Districts made up the Union, namely, Compton, Lugo, and Enterprise. Later, 1902-1903, Watts and Palomar entered the district, with Willowbrook and Belle Vernon following in 1906-1907. Next, Clearwater and Hynes made their entry in 1907-1908, and Graham followed in 1919-20. The present Union is made up of the districts of Compton, Lynwood. Clearwater, Willowbrook, and Enterprise, the other districts having withdrawn from time to time, the largest withdrawal being that of Watts in 1925. The pres- ent oisrict is the only high school district in the state having all the secondary pupils under its charge, from the seventh grade through the junior college. The original high school building was built in 1903 and was situated where the Home Economics building now stands, on the corner of Myrrh and Acacia. In the school year 1901-1902 the faculty was increased to three with Mr. L. B. Scranton as principal. A class of seven graduated that year. Following Mr. Scranton, Mr. W. I. Frew became principal for the period between 1902-1910. During these eight years the teaching force grew to ten. Twenty-three students received their diplomas in the class of 1910. Mr. J. B. Nichols next became principal for the year 1912-1913. The in- stitution consisted of a faculty of twelve and a Student Body of 169. For the next three years 1913-1916, M. R. Moberly was principal. Five THF DPCTHIM By 1916 the faculty had increased to eighteen, the June enrollment to 247 and the graduation class to thirty-eight. Our present principal, Mr. O. S. Thompson, entered the Compton Union High School organization in 1916. At that time there were eighteen in the faculty, among them Mr. Fred Lueders, who became a member in 1 9 1 2. and Miss Alice Tupman, who entered in 1915. The student body had a total of 302 members. In the fourteen years of Mr. Thompson ' s principalship the school has ex- perienced a continuous growth, with only slight retardations, during the war and at the withdrawal of Watts from the Union District in 1925. In 1921 there were twenty faculty members, a June enrollment of 489, and a graduating class of sixty four. At the beginning of the year 1925 the need for a larger high school was re- ognized. The faculty had increased in number to forty-five, and the enroll- ment to 972. Plans for new bulidings were made. The Administration building was built in 1926. It was decided that the old building should be moved back to where the junior college now stands, and the Home Economics building was moved from where the Lion is now. The old structure was remodeled in 1927 and is now used by the Junior College. Also, the boy ' s and girl ' s gymnasium were erected that year. The present Compton Union High School District has one of the best high school and college plants in the State of California. It is composed of buildings, athletic fields and a track which is recognized as one of the best in the Unite d States. The Disrict also owns five junior high school sites upon which are being built well equipped junior high school plants. The total enroll- ment at the present time in the junior college and senior high school is approxi- mately, 2,400. With the opening of the junior high schools in 1930, there will be about 4,000 students enrolled in the Secondary System. The grounds attract many favorable comments from visitors because of ihe variety of shurbs and flowers which surround the building. Recent enlarge- ments include additions to the science and music buildings, a new student body and a bus garage, transportation being provided for the students by 12 busses. This great development in the High School District has been due to Mr. Thompson and the Board, whose members during the greater part of this advancement have been M. H. J. Mayo who is now President of the Board, Mr. Andrew Herskind. Clerk, Mrs. Hattie Hellmers. Mr. Claude Reber, and Mr. I. F. Petterson who make up the present Board. Other men also responsible for much of the development who are not on the Board at the present time are Mr. H. W. McKelvey and Mr. W. H. Ramsaur. Six COMPTON UNION HIGH SCHOOL m ? in mi mi r i . i I x atJ flBWp ff ADMINISTRATION UUU ■ -• ' -• . %£ ! V, 3V -: , « w m  . - . ' VC. J. ' ' „ m -5M fi . • «ss • - • IS . , £ US;.: ?., -  •,-« THF DPCTHIM THF IfC.THIM Prog rcss The school district known as the Compton Union High School District, composed of 29 1 2 square miles in area, and a population of about 50.000 people, has made unusual growth and development during the past ten years, and particularly the past four years. The high school district has developed from an enrollment of about 300 ten years ago to an enrollment of 1750 today, and there has been added to that an enrollment of over 600 pupils in the district junior college. Probably the greatest step forward in the progress of this school district took place when the people voted to establish a junior high school in each of the five elementary districts making up the union. This action was carried bv a very large majority and at the present time the district owns one junior high school plant complete, and is building four other junior high school plants. By addition of the junior high schools to the high school and junior col- lege, the Compton Union High School District has become the Compton Union Secondary School District, and is the only union district in the state of Cali- fornia having under its direction all the pupils from the seventh grade through the junior college. Beginning next year, this district will have enrolled in its schools approxi- mately four thousand pupils. Since the district controls all the pupils from the seventh grade on. this has made possible the development of the 6-4-4 plan of organization which seems to be the most promising type of organization for schools in the future. This means that we are to have six grades in the lower portion of the system, four grades in the junior high school and four grades in the upper instituion. which will be known as the junior college. There are great possibilities involved in this plan of organization, which will mean much not only for the pupils concerned, but also for the residents of the entire district. If we are to consider progress only from the standpoint of material things such as have mentioned above, the Compton Union Secondary School District has certainly made great progress, but after all this is not the real progress over which we ought to be pleased, because progress in material things is more or less passing and evanescent after all. On the other hand real progress should come in those great dynamic ideals such as tolerance, unselfishness, kindness and service, which have always been and always will be indispensable to the highest and most abundant living. If I were to say one thing to the people interested in this volume, it would be this: Permanent progress only comes when we remember to practice in our daily lives those intangible ideals which we all recognize as the greatest things in life. Like Browning, we should say: A man ' s reach should exceed his grasp, or what ' s a Heaven for. p ' , which means that progress, growth and development come only by and through the spirit of men reaching out beyond the accomplishments of today for greater and better accomplishments tomorrow. If the Compton Union Secondary Schools will dedicate their work in the next ten years toward progress in this regard, we ought to be able at that time to feel that we have really accomplished something worth while. — O. Scott Thompson Fifteen T.HF DPCTHIM O. Scott Thompson Principal and District Superintendent THF DPCIH1M Karleton F. Scott Vice-Principal and Dean of Boys Esther J. Conrad Vice-Principal and Dean of Girls Edith E. Sanborn Vice-Principal and Registrar A. P. Mattier Vice-Principal and Business Manager Seventeen J. ihf ni£l$m W +s Mrs Mathematics Department H. K. Biddulph. Wm. Richardson Mrs. H. Taylor Mary McClean Isabelle Gothard Grace Hillier Dorothy Wilson Dcp u . Head History Department Edith Wells Judith Johnson Cora Lincoln Helen Dolly, Dept. Head Helen Jeffery Helen Chamness Language Department Charles Kinzek Lola Haworth Melvin Ricks Pearl Sifford Consuelo Tacket Esther Conrad, Dept. Head English Department Mabel Lindsay Beatrice Reynolds Alice K. Tupman, Dept. Head Dorothy Condon Hazel Baumert Leona Smith Frances Baumert Elmina Penney Dorothy Franke Margaret Star Avalon Daggett Doris Crook Johnson Marian Peterson Grace Barker Eighteen THF DPCIHIM Art Department Fred Lueders, Dept. Head Helen Ryan Gladys George Music Department Alphonse Belprez Miss Prances Tipton, Dept. Head Perry B. Arant Marie Walton Science Department Walter DeBra. Dept. Head Merle Slykhous Karlton Scott Cena Altnow Henrietta Brayton Lola M. Chaffee Elsa Kimball Commerce Department George Johnson, Dept. Head Mabel Hill David Slothower Dorothy Howard Warren Strickland Esther Reaich John Bryson Nineteen thf a±£i m Home Economics Department Jessie Dawson Marie Wieck Aloise Wolcott, Coral Hall Mrs. Vega Robsrts, Dept. Head Physical Training Department Frank Powars Earle Pine, Dept. Head Margaret Blankenship Paul Mickey Florence Davison Florence Treadway Alvirda Rutherford Harold Lovejoy Charles Suggett Herschel Smith m .11 1 rTrl. j, Hi - t Ln Mechanical Arts Department Charles Warren Frederic Wilde James Cushingham Roy Strain John Flinspach Ralph McMullen James Vine John Vrooman A. P. Mattier, Dept. Head Edwin Comstock Research Department Paul Martin, Director of Research Edith Sanborn, Registrar and Vice-Principal Elizabeth Neal, Librarian Paul Jackson, Supervisor of Attendance Twenty THF DPCTHIM Seal Bearers Carolyn Firkins Esther Sumner Fred Abbott Barbara King Don Cordy Glen Weaver Garnette Herriman Lucille Richardson Miriam Firkins Fern Couse Twenty-One T.HF DPCJHIM Annual Staff Lucille Richardson, Editor-in-Chief John Kenton, Business Manager Glade Mastain, Assistant Editor Jack Brady, Art Editor Twenty-Two THF DPCTDUM Cr- Leland Phillips Vivian Wright Ed Jackson Ruth Loupe Don Cordy La Vergne Donk Charlotte Dring Mr. E. W. Comstock Gail Curren John Sundstrom Miss Helen Ryan Victor Kengla Don Schnobrich Miss Consuelo Tachet Twenty-Three THF DPC.T HIM Robert Moffitt Kenneth Goodman Edgar Baxter C. R. Hahn Alumni Association The Alumni Association of Compton Union High School has a member- ship made up of representatives from every class since 1889, including some of outstanding success in every field. Students graduating from Compton Union High School automatically become members of the Association. The officers are elected annually. At least once each year a get-together is arranged. Sometimes the Alumni members give a banquet in the Spring, other times, depending upon the circum- stances, reunions or dances are held. This year the annual Homecoming Day was held November 22, 1929, at the high school, featuring a football game in the afternoon and a dance in the evening. Approximately 3 500 invitations were sent out. During the morning, the Alumni visited the new and old buildings on the campus. Reunions were made by former friends who had not met since their high school days. At 1:15 o ' clock a special assembly was called. The program consisted ol selections from the high school band, a skit presented by Miss Daggett ' s drama class entitled, The All- American Rooter. The presiding officer. Stanley Sweeney, welcomed the Alumni. Robert Moffitt. president of the Alumni Association, returned the welcome and talked to the students about school spirit. At 3:00 o ' clock a football game was staged between Compton and Santa Monica high schools. For eight successive years, including 1929, Compton has won the Homecoming Day game. The evening dance completed a succesful all -day program. Twenty-Four THF 0±£1MM Ed Jackson La Vergne Donk Geraldine Jolliffe Lyle Murphy emor CI CISS President Edwin Jackson Vice President La Vergne Donk Secretary Geraldine Jolliffe Treasurer Lyle Murphy Working together as a class, with enthusiasm, pep, and school spirit, the Seniors of 1930 believe they have made a record for themselves during the past four years. As freshmen, the boys won second place in the inter-class basketball meet, with the Seniors defeating them by a small score. During the sophomore year, the most startling thing that happened was choosing the blue and white class hats. The sophomores were represented in all sports, inter-class debates and the world peace contest. The greatest feature during the junior year was the presentation of the Junior Prom, held in honor of the Senior class at the Breakers Hotel, in Long Beach. Their play, Come Out of the Kitchen, drew a large attendance. The arrival of the sweaters marked one of the greatest events during that year. The Senior year is one that always will be remembered. The class play, The Rear Car. ranked high in the play productions of the year. The rings chosen were designed with a small lion ' s head and the school letters. C. U. H. S. As the Seniors leave the institution, they wish to acknowledge the encourage- ment given them by Mr. Thompson and the faculty, also the class teachers, Miss Blankenship. Miss McLean, and Mr. Slykhous. Twenty-Five IHF PPCTHIM Fred Abbott Football, ' 29, ' 30 Letterman ' s Club, ' 29. ' 30 Sec. Letterman ' s Club, ' 30 Mimirathenian ' 27, ' 28, ' 29, ' 30 President Mimirathenians, ' 30 Seal Bearer Lions Roar Staff. ' 30 Conunmissioner of Arts, ' 30 Varsity Debate, ' 29, ' 30 Class Representative, ' 2N Charlotte Burgess G. A. A.. ' 27. ' 29 Lionctte, ' 28, ' 29, ' 30 Spanish Club, ' 28, ' 29 How a Woman Keeps a Secret Aloha Land, ' 30 Usherettes, ' 28, ' 29 T lis. ' 29 Girl Reserve, ' 27 Donald Archambault Mechanical Arts Club, ' 27 Gladys Cargile Vice President Lionettes, Treasurer G. A. A., ' 30 Treasurer Vesta Club, ' :;tl Lionette, ' 28, ' 29, ' 30 G. A. A., ' 28. ' 29, ' 3D Vesta Club, ' 30 Hockey, ' 29, ' 30 Baseball, ' 28, ' 29, ' 30 Girls Reserves, ' 27 ' . ' ill Bob Brown Interclass Debate, ' 20 Forum Club, ' 2ii. ' 27 Virginia Brockman Lionette, ' 27, G. A. A., ' 27, Lionella Arts, Spanish Club, Girl Reserve, William Allen C Football Manager Forum Club Varsity Debator Varsity Track Aubrey Louise Brown Spanish Club, ' 27. ' 2s. ' 29 Fred L. Bowerfind student Council . ' 27, ' 2? Junior Play, ' 28, ' 29 Marian Collins Secretary or Girls ' League. ' 29 Commissioner of Affairs, ' 29 Lionette. ' 28, ' 29, ' 30 Girls ' League Cabinet, ' 29 Girls ' League Play Aloha Land Lion ' s Roar Staff, ' 30 Vesta Club, ' 30 Twenty-Six t.hf ni£i±m John Bakos Track, ' 27, ' 2S, ' 29 Spanish Club. ' 26, ' 27, ' 2S Lettermans Club, ' 20, ' 30 Fire Squall, ' 27, ' 2.S, ' 2D Basketball, ' 27, ' 28 Helen Cooper Donald K. Cordy Lion ' s Roar Staff, ' 30 Manager Varsity Football, ' 30 Miniirathenian ' 27, ' 28, ' 20, ' 30 Seal Bearer, ' 30 Spanish Club President, ' 20, ' 30 The Rear Car, ' 30 Dorothy Dunbar O. A. A., ' 27. ' 28. 29, ' 30 Come Out of the Kitchen Vesta Club. ' 30 Spanish Club, ' 20 Dell Canfield Commissioner of Athletics, 29 Sport Editor of Lion ' s Roar Football, ' 26, ' 27, ' 28. ' 29 Basketball, ' 27, ' 28, ' 29 Baseball, ' 27, 28, ' 29 Basketball Captain, ' 29 Baseball Captain, ' 29 Fire Squad Lettermans Club Pearl Caylor Girls ' League Vice President, Mimirathenian, ' 28 Vesta Club, ' 29, ' 30 G. A. A.. ' 28, ' 29, ' 30 Spanish Club. ' 2s, ' 29 Tennis. ' 28 Alvin Buck Come Out of the Kitchen Property Mgr. Seventeen Scribblers ' Club Tennis. ' 30 Fireman, ' 27 Razor Club. ' 27, ' 28 Fern Couse Girl Reserves, ' 30 Vesta Club, ' 29, ' 30 Lionette, ' 29, ' 30 Mimirathenian ' 27, ' 2S, ' 29, ' 30 Scribbler, ' 29, ' 30 Secretary Scribblers, ' 30 Bill Chivell Fireman, ' 27, Orchestra, ' 2S, La Vergne Donk Senior Class Vice Pres., ' 30 Vesta Club, ' 30 Operetta, ' 30 Mimirathenian. ' 28, ' 2!i Girls Sports School History For Spectrum Twenty-Seven THP DPCTHIM Norman Cochran Round Table Club, ' 2:1 Anna Laura Eisenbeiss Carolyn Firkins Mimirathenian President, ' 20 Si-:l1 Bearer Orchestra, ' 27, ' 2.s. ' 2D Class President, ' 27 Tennis, ' 2! ' . ' ill G. A. A.. 27, ' 2S. ' 29, ' 30 G. A. A. Vice President, 2!i A il Staff, ' 27. ' 2S Bruce Gravvit Mechanics Club, ' 28, ' 27 Forum Club, ' 2ii Basketball, ' 29 Charlotte Dring Usherettes, ' 29, ' ::u Lionctte, ' 28, ' 29, ' ;:n Girls ' league President, Cirls ' League Cabinet. Commissioner Records, Spanish Club. ' 28, ' 29, Girls ' League Play Junior Play Spectrum Staff Girls League Secretary. 2!l !i. ' .ill 9, ' 30 30 Benjamin Castillo Winter Class, ' 30 Maxine Eheim Winter Class, ' 30 Rosamunde. ' 2!l The China Shop, 28 Spanish Club, 27, ' 28, ' 211 Francis Doebler Miriam Firkins Mimiratiienian ' 27. ' 2s, ' 29, ' ::i Secretary Mimlratheiiian, ' 2s Lion ' s Soar stair, ' 30 Tennis, ' 27. ' 2S, ' 29, ' : o Tennis Manager, ' 28, ' 211 Q. A. A.. ' 27, ' 28. ' 2:1. ' :tn Creative Writing, ' 29, ' ::n Twenty-Eight THF DPCT Don Glover Basketball, ' 27, ' 2S, 29, ' 30 C Basketball Capt., ' 27, ' 2S Football, ' 27, ' 28 Class Treasurer, ' 20 Come Out of the Kitchen Mimirathenian, ' 2ii, ' 27 Boys ' Glee Club President, ' 30 Student Council, ' 2S, ' 20 Yell Leader, ' 2S, ' 2!i Orchestra, ' 27, ' 2S, ' 20, ' 30 Clara Flores Secretary Spanish Club, Lionette, ' 30 Vesta Club, ' 30 Girl Reserve, ' 2S Clarence Guthrie Bell High, ' 27, ' 28 Spanish Play, ' A Irabajar, ' 2S Live Oak Forestry Club. ' 27. ' 28 Bookworm Library Club, ' 27, ' 28 Spanish Club, ' 27, ' 28, ' 20 Frie Squad, ' 29 Grounds Committee. ' 30 President Boys ' Home Econom- ics Club, ' 30 Class Sergeant, ' 28 Beatrice Grimes Lionettes, ' 28, ' 20, ' 30 Glen Gerken Varsity Football, ' 29 Spanish Club, ' 28, ' 2 Radio Club. ' 27 Orchestra, ' 27, ' 28 Hank, 2S, ' 29 Hamilton Jr. High The Rear Car, L. 30 Ruth Fugua Gilberto Gonzalez Spanish American Institute Scribblers Club Track, ' 30 Cheryl Gronnebeck Colliinvood High, Cleveland. Ohio. ' 27 Rosamuude , ' 29 •Aloha Land , ' 30 Glee Club, ' 29. ' 30 A. G. Garris Grace Griffin Lionettes. Vesta Club, ' 29 Spanish Club, ' 29 Girl Reserves, 2S 29, Tiventy-Nine THP HFCTHIU Arthur Knowles Winter Class, ' 30 Garnett Herriman Lionette ' 2S, (i. A. A., ' 2a, ' 30 Scribbler, ' 30 Vesta Club, ' . ' id Gir] Reserves, ' 2H Mimiratbenian, ' 27. ' 30 Seal Hearer 30 ' 28, ' 28, Harvey Kolstad Forum, ' 2ii. ' 27 Ruth Johnson G. A. A., ' 29, ' 30 Vesta Club President, ' 30 Cirls ' League Cabinet, ' ::u Mimiralbeuian, ' 30 Elsie Kono Spanish Club. ' 27, ' Cirl Reserves, ' 20, Vesta Club. ' 28 Miniiralbeuian, ' 28 Thirty THF DKPTHIM Rosco Howard Helen Haller Lionette, ' 30 0. A. A., ' 29, ' SO Orchestra, ' 27, ' 28, ' 20, ' 30 Library Club, ' 29, ' 30 Edward Handcock Claudine Hamby Fresno High President Hypatias, 29 Hypatias, ' 28, ' 29 Hypatias Treasurer, ' 2S Purple and Gold Players Two Crooks and a Lady, Edwin Jackson Tailor Made Man Football, 29, ' 30 Class President, ' 30 Student Body President, ' 30 Letlermans ' Club, ' 29, ' 39 Lettermans ' Vice President ' 39 Varsity Football Captain, ' 29 Dorothy Harris ' 29 Franklin Howell Commissioner of Safety, Jr. Class President, ' 29 Football, ' 26, ' 27, ' 28, ' 29 Football I! Captain, ' 28, ' 20 Letterman, ' 20, ' 27, 2S, ' 29 Lion Cubs, ' 27, ' 23 Fire Chief, ' 29 Stage Crew, ' 29, ' 30 Stage Crew Play, ' 30 Evelyn Hills 28. G. A. A., Lionette, ' 29, ' 30 Spanish Club, ' 2S Tom Johnson Mabel Haddow Glee Club, ' 27 Trial by Jury Will Pattern Plate Scribblers ' Club, ' 28, ' 29 Stadium High, Tacoma, ' 29 Vesta Club, ' 39 Lionella Club, ' 30 Thirty-One THF JrCIEUM 30 Lucille Kalayjain Mimirathenian, ' 27 Lioriettes, ' 27, ' 28, ' 29, Drama Class, 2!). ' 30 President Drama Class, ' 30 President Girl Reserves. ' 20, ' 30 Vesta Club, ' 29, ' 30 Seventeen, ' 20 Ticket Committee, ' 20, ' 30 Victor Kengla Class Treasurer, ' 21 Class President, ' 27 Spectrum Staff Mimirathenian, Rosamunde Fire Snuad ' 30 28, ' 29, Barbara Logan Girl Reserves, ' 27, ' 28, ' 29 ' 30 G. A. A.. ' 27. ' 28, ' 29, ' 31 Nurses Club, ' 30 Vesta Club, ' 30 G. R. Flag Hearer, ' 20, ' 31 Laurence Le Blanc Football, ' 28 Fire Squad, ' 28, ' 29, ' 30 Luene Lucas Girl Reserves, ' 2S, ' 29, ' 30 Secretary Girl Reserves, ' 30 Vesta Club, ' 29, ' 30 G. A. A., ' 27, ' 28. ' 29, ' 3 Rosamunde, ' 29 Aloha Land, ' 30 May Krouse Orchestra, ' 27, ' 2S, Band, ' 27, ' 28 Barbara King Class Secretary, ' 26 Safety Committee, ' 20, ' 27 Scribblers ' Club. ' 28, ' 20, Mimirathenian, ' 20, ' 30 30 Charles Kunert Superior, Wisconsin, ' 20. ' 27 Vice President Freshman Clat Gardena High, ' 27, ' 28, ' 20 Glider Club Cleo Linton Sec. Finance Committee, ' 2S Chairman Utches Comitcs, ' 20, ' 30 Utches Comites, ' 27, ' 28, ' 29, ' 30 Ruth Loupe Son;; Leader. ' 29 Class Vice President. ' 28, ' 29 G. A. A. Hike Manager, ' 29. ' 30 President of Girls ' League, ' 30 Spectrum Snai Shot Editor. ' SO Treasurer of Lionettcs, 30 Mimirathenian ' 27, ' 28, ' 20, ' 30 Thirty -Two thf rnc.Ttm Dorothy Meyers Mintirathenian, ' 27 Nurses Cluh, ' 30 Vesta I ' lul), ' 30 Bill Marvel Dannlle High, lllimiis Swimming. ' 27, ' 2s Latin Cluh Basketball ]{ Class Brenda McKee Lionetle, ' 2S, ' 20. ' :!() G. A. A„ ' 27, ' 28, ' 29, Usherettes, ' 29, ' 3D Vesta Club Spanish Cluh. ' 2S Iseri Shegeri ' 30 Kathryn Mulcahy Lionette, ' 27. ' 2s, ' 29, ' ::n G. A. A.. ' 28, 20, ' 30 Vesta Cluh. ' 30 Lionella Fine Alls Cluh. ' 27 Pauline Markillie G. A. A.. ' 27. ' 28, ' 20, ' 30 Lionette, 23, ' 20. ' 30 Vesta Club, ' 3d Nurses Club. ' 30 Camera Club. ' . ' Ill Leonora Nantsch (1. A. A., ' 27. ' 23, ' 211, ' 30 Vesta Club, ' 30 Girl Reserves. ' 2S. ' 20, ' 30 Miniiratlienian. ' 28, ' 29, ' ::u Spanish Club, 23, ' 29 James Lane Josephine McKeehan Lionette, ' 28 Vesta Club. ' Nurses Club, Creighton McGilvery Football, ' 20 Manager Varsity Basketball, ' 30 Manager B Basketball, ' 30 Fire Squad, ' 27 Linns Footprints, 23 Forum, ' 20 Thirty-Three THF PPCTHIM Dorothy Marshall Cory Moore Riverside Poly, 20 Spanish Club, ' ' 11, Athletic Club. ' 27 Radio Club, ' 29 Aero Club; ' 29 R. 0. I. ( ' .. ' 20 Rille Club, ' 29 Grounds Committee, Esther McCowan Girls ' Reserve, ' 2S Lyle Murphy Editor Lion ' s Footprints, ' 30 Class Treasurer, ' 30 Scribblers ' Club. ' 30 Latin Club, ' 30 Razor club. ' 27 Fire Squad, ' 27. ' 2s, ' 20. ' 30 Dahlia Pellegrin Catholic Girls ' High, G. A. A., ' 27, ' 28, ' I Debate, ' 2S, ' 29 Helen McCown Lionette. ' 2S, ' 20, ' 30 G. A. A., ' 28, ' 20 Forum, ' 29, ' 30 Forum President, ' 30 Commissioner of Aris. ' 29 Spanish Club. ' 2N How a Woman Keeps a Secret Usherettes, ' 28. ' 20, ' 30 Lions Roar Starr, ' 20 Betty Mercer Palo Alto. ' 27 Latin Club. ' 20. ' 30 Lionette. ' 20. ' 30 Girl Reserves, ' 30 Secretary Vesta Club. ' 30 C. A. A.. ' 20, ' 30 Mimirathenian, ' 29, ' 30 Secretary Girls ' League, ' 30 George McNeil Ragan High, Nebraska Basketball, ' 27, ' 20 Baseball, ' 27, IS Letterman ' s Club Helen McNamara Wooilrow Wilson High. ' 2S Lionette, ' .: Camptire Girl, ' 27, ' 2S (MM Reserve, ' 27 Spanish Club. ' 20 Harold Maddox C Tree Captain, ' 28 , ' 20 Varsity Track, ' 30 Football, ' 20. ' 30 Letterman ' s club Thirty-Four THF DPCTHI Margaret Parker Long Beach Poly, ' 27, Pep flub, ' 27 Ticket Committee, ' 30 Scribblers, ' 30 Spanish Club, ' 311 Swimming Club, ' 28. ' Forum Club, ' 30 Edith Porter Lionette, ' 27, ' 28, ' 211, Vesta Club G. A. A., ' 20, ' 30 Usherette Corps, ' 30 Lion ' s Roar Stall ' , ' 30 Lionello Fine Arts, ' 27 Fire Department Paul Miyamota Ethel Pratt Mimirathenian. ' 28, ' 20 (1. A. A., ' 27 Spectrum Stall ' , ' 20 Commercial Office, ' 2S, ' 29, ' 30 Macyl Peterson Come Out of the Kitchen Vesta Club, ' 29, ' 30 Alta High, Iowa, ' 211, ' 27 Clem Niehaus Raymond Owen C Club, ' 2S, ' 29, ' 30 Basketball, ' 28, ' 29, ' 30 Basketball Captain, ' 30 Tennis, ' 30 Razor Club, ' 28 Decorating Committee, ' 30 Mildred Perry Scribblers, ' 29, ' 30 Secretary Scribblers, 20 Girl Reserves Treasurer, Nurses Club, ' 30 Vesta Club, ' 30 Latin Club, ' 30 Mimirathenian, ' 29 Allah Riles Miami High, Miami, Fla., ' 20 Vice President Vesta Club, ' 30 Treasurer G. A. A., 29 Lionette, ' 28, ' 29, ' 30 Vesta Club, ' 29, ' 30 Lionella Fine Arts Club, ' 27 Anatole Ossipoff Thirty-Five JHF DFCIfrlM Lucille Richardson Editor Spectrum, ' 30 Lion ' s Roar Staff Rosamunde, ' 29 ■•China Shop. 28 Rurtdygore ' 27 Scribblers ' Club, ' 30 (llee Club, ' 27, ' 28 Treble CleK, ' 27 Mimirathenian, ' 2S, 29, ' 30 Vesta Club, ' 29, ' 30 Marvin Page Maybelle Reynolds Lionettes. ' 27, ' 28, ' 29, ' 30 Lionette Sons Yell Leader, ' 29 G A A ' 27, ' 2S, ' 29 ' 30 Vesta Cl-li, ' 29, ' 30 William Palmer Winifred Smith Usher Corps. 29, ' 30 Mimirathenian, ' 29 Dorothy Preston Vesta Club, ' 29, ' 30 Girl Reserve, ' 29, ' 30 Alma Remple Mimirathenian, ' 20 Forum, ' 27 Kenneth Phelps Football, ' 28, ' 29 Sec.-Treas. B. H. E. C, ' 30 Letterman ' s Club, ' 29, ' 30 Razor Club, ' 26 Doris Kees Bowsman High, Man.. Can., ' 27 Vesta Club, ' 30 Bookkeeping Contest, 29 Leland Phillips Editor Lions Roar, ' 30 •30 Commissioner of Athletics, Spectrum staff, ' 29, ' 30 Class Treasurer, ' 28 Class Representative, ' 29 Mimiratlienian, ' 28, ' 29, ' 30 President Lettermen ' s Club, ' 30 Football, ' 27. ' 28, ' 29— Capt., ' 2S Basketball, ' 27. ' 28, ' 29, ' 30 Track, ' 2S, ' 29, ' 30 Thirty-Six THF DF-CTHIM Erulia Shaffer G, A. A.. ' 28, ' 29, ' 30 Girls Play Day, ' 28 Advertising Msr. Linn ' s Roar Fire Squad, ' 29 James Rickard Winter Class, ' 30 Football, ' 26, ' 2 ' C Club, ' 2(i, ' 27, President C Club, Selma High. ' 27 Lion Cubs, ' 28 Stage Crew, ' 30 Stage Crew Play, Fire Squad, ' 2S, ' 2S, 2! ' 28, ' 20 ■20 ' 30 ' 29 Leone Shostrom Peace Contest, First Place, ' 29 Secretary of Forum. ' 2U Spanish Club, ' 2S, ' 20, ' 30 Liunette, ' 20, ' 30 Scribblers, ' 2S, ' 29 Debate Squad Usherette Corps Assistant Editor Footprints, ' 29 Betty Svenson Limiettes, ' 28, ' 29, ' 30 Girls ' Reserves. ' 30 Latin Club Harold Sehimidt Mirl Smith Vesta Club, ' 2 Louise Salseheider Lionettes, ' 29, Ml) Vesta, ' 29, ' 30 Aloha Laud, ' 30 Girl Reserves, ' 29, Mil Library Club. ' :■!() Glee Club. ' 30 ' Daddy Long Legs, ' 28 Wentworth High, s. I).. Bert Sloman Mechanical Arts. ' 27. Fire Squad, ' 28, ' 29 Esther Sumner .ICIIS Boulder, Montana. ' Freshman Class President, Vesta Club, ' 311 Latin Club. ' Mil Creative Writing, ' 29, ' 30 Irene Telford Long Beach Poly. ' 2S Orchestra, ' 20, ' 30 Annual Music Recital, ' 29 Vesta Club Thirty-Seven IHF DPCTHIM Francis Sharp Freshman Class Representative Football, 30 C Club Stage Crew ' The Rear Car Helen Teitsworth Orchestra, ' 27, ' 2S, ' 29. ' 3 Lionette, ' 28, ' 29, ' 30 G. A. A., ' 2S, ' 29, ' 30 Baseball, ' 2S, ' 29, ' 30 Fire S tuad, ' 29, ' 30 Girls ' League Cabinet, ' 30 Sam Sasika Nellivee Towler Phoeniz, Arizona, ' 27, ' 28, ' 29 Commercial Club, 29 Masque Yellow Moon, Phoenix Representative Activities. Dept. Stanley Sweeney The Rear Car Student Body President Forum Club Debate Football Track Basketball Verna Towns Brawley High School, ' 27 Orchestra. ' 2S. ' 29, ' 30 Lionet tes. ' 30 G. A. A., ' 30 Don Schnobrich President Scribblers ' Club. ' 30 Ticket Comittee, ' 29, ' 30 Forum Club, ' 28, ' 29, ' 30 Advertising Mgr. Spectrum, ' 30 Vocational Guidance Club Isabelle Terry Lionette, 27. ' 28. ' 29. ' 30 G. A. A., ' 28, 29. ' 30 Vesta Club, ' 30 Lemy Sweet Corrinne Webb Lionette. ' 28. ' 29. ' 30 Lionette Vice-President, ' 29 Thirty-Eight IHF DPCJHIM Bert Swierstra Latin Club, Adams City High 30 Colo. Marjorie R. Weiss Class Secretary, ' 26, ' 27 Lionette. ' 26, ' 30 Girls ' Reserves, ' 20 Vesta Club, ' 2(1 ' 311 Bellica Musica, ' 20 Clay Thompson Manual Arts High, ' 26, Varsity Football, ' 29 Stage Crew, ' 30 Stage Crew Play, ' 30 Lettermans ' Club. ' 2!l Fire Squad, ' 29 Joanna Wasson Winter Class, •30 Donald Wyatt Spanish Club, ' 29 Fire Squad Mildred Wilber Edison Junior High, ' 27 Promethiau, Edison High String Uuartet, Edison High Spanish Club, ' 28 Vesta Club, 30 Student Council, ' 2S Elden Traylor Gardens, ' 27. ' 2s President of Sophomores, Debate Team. ' 2s Vivian Wright Commissioner of Affairs, Spectrum staff, ' 30 Head of Usherettes. ' 30 Lionettes, ' 28, ' 29. ' :to G. A. A., ' 28. ' 29. ' 30 Forum, ' 29, ' 30 Vesta Club, ' 29, ' ::il Fire Department. ' . ' 10 student Council, ' 27 Charles Thomas Long Beach Poly, ' 20 Junior Play, ' 29 Fire Squad, ' 2s, ' 29 Anita Woods Elsinore High Sehool Basketball, ' 2ii, ' 27 Tenins, ' 28, ' 29 Glee Club President Sehool Accompanist Two Qtrs. Head Music Dept. for Annual Thirty-Nine IHF PPC.THIM Glenn Weaver Hand, ' 27, ' 2S, ' 20, ' 30 Orchestra, ' 20, ' 30 Sec.-Treas. of Hand, ' . ' ill Spanish Cluli, ' 28, ' 20 Mimirathenian, ' 27, ' 28, ' 20, ' 30 Radio Club, ' 28, ' 20, ' 30 Fire Dept., ' 27, ' 2S, ' 20, ' SO Franklin Waugh Helen Calderwood Franklin High, ' 26, ' 27 L. A. Pacific College, ' 27 Letterman, ' 27, ' 2S Hiking Club, ' 27, ' 28 Spanish Club, ' 27, ' 23 Vesta Club. ' 2S, ' 20 Bert Svenson Fire Squad, ' 27, ' 2S Basketball Scribblers ' Club Camera Club Tennis Lawerence Norris Huntington Park High, Hand, ' 211, ' 311 Fire Squad, ' 20, ' 30 y ■ ,,-. ' 2S Doris Yonke O. A. A., ' 27, ' 28. ' 20, ' 30 Lionette, ' 28, ' 20, ' 30 Junior Prom Committee, ' 2!i Basketball, ' 28, ' 20, ' . ' in Vesta (Tub. ' 30 Dorothy Stansfi eld Lionella Fine Arts, ' 27 Mimirathenian, ' 27 Lionette ' 28, ' 20, ' 30 G. A. A., ' 28, ' 20 Horace Foskett ' 30 ' 20. ' Edna Adams Lionel te President. ' 30 Lionette Secretary. ' 2!l Lionette. ' 28, ' 20, ' 30 G. A. A. President. G. A. A.. ' 27, ' 28, Spanish dub, ' 211 Vesta Club. ' 30 Basketball. All Star, ' 28, ■::u Baseball Manager, ' 2S Hockey All Star. ' 28, ' 20, Evelyn Andrade Ventura High, ' 27. ' 28, Latin (Tub, ' 27, ' 28 G. A. A.. ' 28, ' 20 Volleyball, ' 27 Tennis Club. ' 28 Basketball, 27 Huntington Park, ' 2(1 Swimming ' team, ' 2d Hotnemaking: (Tub, ' 2(1 Forty THF DK-.THIM Helen Scott Glendale lliali School. Tlie Rear Car Honor Society, ' 27. ' !. A. A.. ' 23 Variety Show. ' 2S Lionette, ' 29, lit Louise Wheeler Lionette, ' 26, ' 27, G. A. A., ' 26, 27 Hockey, ' 29 Eisteddfod, ' 26 Vesta Club. ' 29 Lionella Arts, ' 27 Usherettes, ' 29 R. ' 2 l J ' 28, ' 29 Donald Limerick Clarissa Derfelt G. A. A., ' 29, ' 30 Vesta Club. ' 29, ' 30 Vice President Senior Class Mimirathenian. ' 28, ' 29 Aloha Land .loco Takeuchi eia High, 28 Al ' ce Irwin Spanish Club, ' 29, ' 30 Library Club Treasurer, Library Club, ' 30 ' 211 Robin JoHiffe Ottosen, Iowa Forum Club. ' 30 Camera Club. ' 30 President Ticket Committee, ' :!9 Varsity Debate Team. ' 30 Junior Class Play, ' 29 Rosamunde, ' 29 Frances Murray Lionette, 2S, ' 29, ' 30 Vesta Club, ' 29. ' 30 Nurses Club, ' 30 Alphonse Belprez St. Jolui ' s M. A.. L. A. Track, ' 2S. ' 29, ' 30 Forum, ' M9 Scribbler, Mil Junior Play l.eltermens Club Warren A. Boswell Football, ' 27, ' 30 Baseball, ' 27, ' 2S. ' 29, 30 Spanish Club, ' 29. ' 30 Lettermen Club ' 27, ' 28, ' 29. ' 30 Forty-One THF PPC.I HIM Florence Redmond (i. A. A., Kirc Club Noel Eckersley Winter Class. ' 30 President Senior li W. ' 31 Basketball, ' 2S, ' 2!i. ' 30 Baseball, ' 29, ' 3(1 Fire Squad, ' 29 B Class Basketball Capt, ' 30 Lettermans Club, ' 29, ' 30 Leona Kliewer SpantsM Club. ' 29, ' 30 Mimiratheninn, ' 2S, ' 30 Conrad Bellinger Basketball, ' 25 Excelsior High, ' 27, ' 2S Scholarship Society, ' 20 Irving Foster Myron Smith Nancy Kinghorn Freshman Recital, ' 27 Interclass Debate, ' 28 Lionette, ' 28, ' 29, ' 30 Class Secretary, ' 29 Station YYYY, ' 28 Come Out of the Kitchen Vice President Girls ' League, ' 30 Dale Fetterman Margaret Reel Anna Anderson Forty-Two IHF DPCJHIM Forty-Three IHF DPCTHiM Juniors . (4 )ie ADMINISTRATION Forty-Four THF PrCTHIM George Buster Sydney Ramsaur Helen McNeil Donald Beck Junior Class President George Buster Vice President Sydney Ramsaur Secretary „ Helen McNeil Treasurer __ Donald Beck Advisor Mr. Fred Lueders Advisor Miss Hazel Baumert Organizing at an early date, the Junior class chose their officers, then settled down to make a name for themselves. This they succeeded in doing by descending upon the school one morning, every Junior dressed in a flaming bright red sweater. That the sweaters were loud goes without saying as every member of the other classes can testily. In fact some of them were obliged to wear smoked glasses, so great was the glare. The Junior class play, a traditional event was presented in December. The play, entitled Seventeen written by Booth Tarkington. was successful from both a financial standpoint, and approval of the audience. All school activities and athletics found the Junior class well represented. Superiority in track was proved by winning the interclass track championship. The annual Junior Prom, a social affair started by the Junior class of last year, was given in May. This big event of the year sponsored by the Juniors was given in honor of the Senior class. It was held at the Breakers Hotel. The evenings activities included card games and dancing to the music of the Cocoanut Grove orchestra. Garbed in their glorious crimson sweaters, the outlook of the Junior class is a bright one and much is expected from them next year. Forty-Five - t.hf nci.niM. h ADMINISTRATIS .. ' Sophomores ADMINISTRATION y J Forty-Six THF DPC.TfllM Weston Godfrey Albert Peacock Vivian Frederick Sophomore Class President Weston Godfrey Vice President... ._ Albert Peacock Secretary.. ...Vivian Frederick Treasurer... Jack Whittaker (boys) Treasurer ._ Helen Cooper (girls) Girls ' League Representative ...Virginia Cargile Advisors Miss Esher Reaich Miss Lola Chaffee Mr. Warren Strickland The Sophomore class of ' 32 started the year with two records to its credit. It was the largest Freshmen class in the history of the school, with an enroll- ment of 477 students, and also held the interclass debate championship cup. The class began the ' year by electing a very capable porps of officers. Green and white were chosen as its class colors. As Sophomores, it distinguished itself by its spirit and enthusiasm, enter- ing all school activities, taking part in interclass debate and extemporaneous speaking contests. It was also well represented in all branches of sports. Under the supervision of their class advisors, Miss Chaffee, Miss Reaich. and Mr. Strickland, the Sophomores expect to make every year even more suc- cessful than the last. Forty-Seven THF DFCTHJM. ADMINISTRATION freshmen ADMINISTRATION Forty-Eight THF DPCTHIM Freshmen Class With the object of quenching their thirst for knowledge, the Freshmen of 19 29 entered Compton High 350 strong. The class was not allowed to organize or elect officers but nevertheless the members displayed spirit and enthusiasm in all student and class activities. The Freshmen recitals were held at the end of each quarter. This tradi- tional activity reserved especially for Freshmen, was a success and much hidden talent was uncovered. Enthusiasm in interclass debates was shown by the Freshmen, although the Freshmen debaters. Charles Dunham and Boyd Nickols, lost to the Sophomores. Besides academic activities in school, the class was well represented in athletics. Many Freshmen showed that they are destined to be of great help in upholding Compton High ' s athletic prestige. The Freshmen class as a whole has made great progress since entering this institution. With the experience gained during the year they are qualified to organize next fall as Sophomores; with a continuance of their pep and good spirit they will do much to uphold the honor of Compton High School. Forty-Nine THF SFC.THIM Fifty THF DfCTPIIM Commission Organization The purpose of the Commission is to direct school activities as a whole; to arouse the loyalty of its students; and to further faculty and student-body cooperation in the maintenance of the laws and rules of the Student Body Constitution. The Commission form of student government has been for several years in many high school institutions where the enrollment is large, and it has proved to be the most popular and efficient means of student government. Nearly every Bay League school now has a commission organization. In former years, Compton had a smaller student body so that the old type of government was sufficient to transact student body business, and con- duct meetings. Owing to the rapid growth of C. U. H. S. however, this type of government has become out worn. Realizing this condition, the students of Compton High have cast aside the old type and instituted the new commission form of government. The new school constitution that was found necessary was the commission form, which was drawn up by a special Constitutional Committee in the spring of ' 29. Constitutions were obtained from many high school in Southern Cali- fornia, and the best parts of each were combined to produce our new Constitu- tion which is brief, specific, and up-to-date. Many benefits have been derived from the adoption of the commission government. The Commissioner of Arts supervises debate, dramatics, music, and oratory. Nominations are made by a committee made up °f Commissioners, class repre- sentatives, and faculty advisors. The student members of the Commission are the President, and Commissioners of Records, Welfare, Safety, Athletics, Arts, Finance, and Affairs . The President is the school representative and presiding officer and has supervision over student body administration, general business, and schedule of events. The Commissioner of Affairs Is in charge of publicity, the scholarship society, and social affairs. The Commissioner of Arts supervises debate, dramatics, music, and oratory. The Commissoner of Safety has charge of the fire department, grounds regulation, ushers, the building and hall committee, and boys ' league. The Commissioner of Welfare has charge of the Girls ' League, girls ' ath- letics, elections, and promotion of good citizenship. The Commisioner of Records has charge of student body correspondence, minutes of student body and commission meetings, and the filing of athletic records and all other records of the student body. The Commissioner of Finance is responsible to the Commission for all student body funds. Meetings are held each week to plan student body assemblies and transact school business. Each officer has a definite task, but all work together to make Compton High a bigger and better institution of learning. The Commissioners of this year are to be congratulated on the splendid example they made. Faced with the task of making teh Commission idea a practical one, and with no previous experience or any definite standards to fol- low, the officers responded loyally to the situation and made the Commission Organization a success. Fifty -One TrF IPCTHIM mmmm mml m Commissioners First Semester President ' Stanlev Sweeney Commissioner of Affairs Marian Collins Commissioner of Safety Franklin Howell Commissioner of Records Charlotte Dring Commissioner of Welfare Betty Stockwell Commissioner of Finance Harry Hecock Commissioner of Arts Helen McCown Commissioner of Athletics Dell Canfield The first semester marked the inauguration of the new Student Body Commission. The officers of this newly adopted type of government displayed cooperation and ability from the start and made their administration a very successful one. This year a new Student Body Ticket in the form of a book of tickets was adopted. Although unpopular at first because of their bulkiness. these tickets have proved superior to the old type and are now favorably accepted. Combining business with entertainment, several skits to arouse pep and school spirit for the football games were given in assemblies. A clever mock football game between Huntington Park and Compton was presented by the Lettermen ' s Club at an assembly held on the bleachers. Stanley Sweeney and Charlotte Dring attended the Bay League Forum held at San Pedro this year. After an attractive luncheon, the Forum, composed of the presidents and secretaries of student bodies of Bay League Schools, met to discuss school problems and exchange ideas. Fifty-Two thf azciiuM Commissioners Second Semester President Ed Jackson Commissioner of Records Charlotte Dring Commissioner of Affairs Vivian Wright Commissioner of Finance Arthur Leeming Commissioner of Arts Fred Abbott Commissioner of Welfare Helen McNeil Commissioner of Safety Chester Crain Commissioner of Athletics Leland Phillips With the object of obtaining new ideas and added knowledge of campus life at other high schools, several visits to neighboring institutions were made bv the officers of the second semester. Along with the various skits and speakers which were presented at the assemblies, added entertainment was provided by phonograph records which were broadcasted in the auditorium. The high school band directed bv Mr. Belprez occupied a prominent posi- tion at many of the assemblies. A gold spangled banner was presented to the C. U. H. S. band by the junior college student body in appreciation of their playing at J. C. assemblies. The student bodv was given the treat of witnessing a hard and fast game between the championship middleweight team and the facultv men. The fac- ulty went down in defeat with a 31 to 23 score, much to the joy of the students. Towards the end of the semester a Student Court composed of the members of the Commision was organized. The dutv of the Court is to summon students to trial, who have disobeved school regulations. Punishment is recommended by the Court in proportion to the extent of the disobedience. Fifty-Three THF DPCJDUM Charlotte Dring Nancy Kinghorn Marian Collins Girls League First Semester Officers President Charlotte Dring Vice President Nancy Kinghorn Secretary Marion Collins Advisor Mrs. Esther Conrad Class Representatives Senior Ruth Johnson Junior Lola Fortune Sophomore Virginia Cargile Freshmen Laura Lambkin The Girls League, an organization composed of every girl in school, creates a spirit of friendliness among the girls and cooperates with the student body in all its activities. At the meetings which are held bi-monthly, interesting programs are pre- sented. The participants in the programs are usually talent chosen from the League itself. The play, How a Woman Keeps a Secret, was presented at one of the meetings. The cast being chosen from the members of the organization. Several penny hops were sponsored by the girls to which every student in school was invited. A good orchestra was provided and the dances were a penny apiece. The proceeds were put in the treasury to cover expenses incurred by the League. During the first semester a Kid party was held in the girls ' gymnasium. The girls came dressed in kids ' attire and played children ' s games. Prizes were given for the best costume and refreshments were served. In a Mothers ' Day-May Day program was given for which May Queen and here attendants were chosen. It was held in the amphitheatre and various dances were presented. Mrs. Esther Conrad, advisor of the Girls ' League, helped the girls with their plans and worked with the cabinet which was comp°sed of the officers and a representative of each class. Fifty-Four THF DFC.THIM ■y o Ruth Loupe Pearl Caylor Betty Mercer SECOND SEMESTER GIRLS ' LEAGUE Officers President Ruth Loupe Vice President Pearl Caylor Secretary Betty Mercer Advisor Mrs. Esther Conrad Class Representatives Senior Helen Teitsworth Junior Lola Fortune Sophomore Virginia Cargile, Freshman Margaret Mayo Continuing the high standard established by the first semester Girls ' League- the second semester officers enjoyed a successful term. At the beginning of the semester the League sponsored a program at Huntington Park high school, being entertained there with a luncheon. This initiated the exchange program idea. Huntington Park in turn sponsoring a return program at Compton April 22. The penny hops which proved so popular among the students were repeated at intervals, inaugurating a fifteen cents admission instead of the penny per dance rate. The annual fashion show was held, in which the girls modeled in dresses made in the Home Economics department. A program by the Zabelle School of Dancing in Compton was presented. This program was enthusiastically received by the girls. As a climax to the social activities of the year, the May Day Festival, with Kathryn Mulcahy as Queen of the May, was held. This very beautiful spectacle was given in honor of all the mothers of high school students. As advisor of the league, Mrs. Esther Conrad, has been a popuar and untiring friend of the girls, successfully guiding them through the year ' s schedule of events. Fifty-Five T.HF DPOHIM Lion ' s Roar Staff Leland Phillips. Editor, Marian Collins, Fred Abbott, Mariam Firkins Don Cordy. Lucille Richardson, Edith Porter, Dell Canfield Claudine Hamby, Erulia Shaffer, Helen McCown, Miss Marian Peterson. Advisor Fifty-Six DM Mimirathenicin Honor Society First Semester President Fred Abbott Vice President Glade Mastain Secretary -Treasurer Betty Stock well Second Semester President Miriam Firkins Vice President Donald Beck Secretary-Treasurer Virginia Little Advisors Miss Mabel Lindsay Mrs. Anna Marie Taylor Chapter 128 of the California Scholarship Federation, known locally as the Mimirathenian Society, is the most active organization of Compton Union High School. It has an enrollment of seventy-one, twelve of whom earned their life membership in June. Of the total number forty-four are girls. The first social event of the year was a mountain party at Lake Arrow- head during the Thanksgiving vacation. The three day ' s stay was spent in hiking, boating, and dancing. The powers of hypnotism were mysteriously shown when one of the advisors placed a defenseless youth under her magic spell. A theatre party in Los Angeles was an early event of the year. The night was stormy but rain and gusts of winds could not daunt the enhusiastic spirit of the Mimirathenians. Other activities included a banquet, several parties, a week end at Catalina, and the commencement program. Fifty-Seven THF UPCTHIM Lettermen ' s Club President James Rickard Vice President Ed Jackson Secretary-Treasurer Fred Abbott Having recently been reorganized, the Lettermen ' s club devoted the first semester to the election of officers and the removal of a deficit in the treasury. Although handicapped by a lack of funds and a small membership, the staff of officers by diligent work put the club on its feet again. Upon the mid-year graduation of the president. James Rickard, Leland Phillips was unanimously elected to fill the office. Membership is restricted to Junior and Senior boys who have made one or more letters in athletics. The purpose of this organization however, is not for the pleasure of upper classmen but for the raising of the standard of citizen- ship among the boys on the campus. In many schools, the organization of the iettermen is the ideal of every boy in the school. Such is the goal of the Comp- ton High Lettermen ' s club. A mock football game presented at one of the student body meetings was sponsored by the club to arouse pep and enthusiasm for the games. The club also put on a very good entertainment at one of the regular assemblies. The highlight of the club ' s social calendar is the annual banquet. At this affair, the prospective members are initiated and the graduating members given their farewells. Fifty-Eight IML_£li£JUllvL Yell Leaders — Gordon Christoff. Lola Fortune, and Weston Godfrey. J If ■ J l Song and Yell Leaders Club Fifty-Nine THF PPC.TIMIM Scribblers Club President Donald Schnobrick Vice President..- Florence Bailey Secretary Fern Couse Treasurer Chester Crain Advisor Miss Starr Conducting a novel advertising program, the Scribblers ' Club increased its membership to forty-one members. The adoption of a new constitution also aided in making the year a successful one. Membership requirements are simple: any student interested in creative writing, can join by submitting an original manuscrpt of not less than one hundred words to be read before and voted upon by the club members. Promotion of interest in creative writing is the object of the club. In con- nection with this, the Lion ' s Footprints. ' ' a magazine entirely separate from the Spectrum and school paper, is edited each year. The 19 30 issue of the Lion ' s Footprints was unusually attractive and interesting. It was the cream of the effort of the entire English department in verse, fiction, mystery stories, and prose. Through their club, the Scribblers aim to get in touch with the best literature that has been written and to appreciate it through their own efforts at writing. At meetings, original manuscripts are read and constructive criticism is offered. Members also enter contests conducted in the Magazine World. Sixty Drama Class Old Father Time paused in his perusal of the documents before him. An admirable school, that. he mused. Good records every one of them. Then he hesitated as he picked one from the pile. Record of the Compton High School Drama class of 1930. he read. This class seems to have accomplished a great deal. And as the pages unfolded before him. this list of achievements was revealed. Under the capable guidance of Miss Avalon Daggett, the Drama class has been organized with Lucille Kalayjian as president, and Alvin Buck as treasurer. During the first semester, a football skit was presented before a pep assembly. Those members of the class taking part were: Helen Scott. Gail Cur- ren. Burton Meyers. Russel White, and Alvin Buck. The first play presented during the last semester was A Hint to Brides. ' A one-act p!av in which a clever bride disposes of some unwanted wedding presents, and then collects the insurance. Three plays were given later at the student assemblies. They were The Trysting Place ' and ' In the Crystal. a satire on the talkies, and The Necklace. ' Coming as a mid-year relaxation, the class made a trip to Huntington Park where they enjoyed a dinner at Millers, and then went to the Pasa- dena Community Playhouse and saw Our American Cousin. They were accompanied by Miss Helen Ryan and the stage crew. Sixty-One ihf .naniu. N urses Club The Nurses Club is one of the smallest and most interesting clubs of this institution. It was organized in 1928 by Miss Marie Wieck, the advisor. Membership is open to any girl in school who is interested in nursing as a vocation. Application for membership has to be made early as the club is limited to fifteen students. The purpose of the club is to give the girls better understanding of voca- tional nursing and to help them in choosing a training school. Cleyo Linton was elected president at the first meeting. During the half hour allotted for meetings the girls made small first aid kits to be used on short trips. Besides the selling of these kits, the g irls sold candy and doughnuts to raise money. The first social activity of the year was held in March when twelve girls motored to Los Angeles to a dinner party and later to the theatre. Members Margaret Reel Dorothy Myers Macyle Petterson Lena Barume Frances Murray Alberta Anderson Elsie Davidson Mable Haddow Elizabeth Hassel Barbara Ann Logan Cleyo Linton — Chairman Helen Teitsworth Josephine McKeehan Betty Svenson Mildred Perry Pauline Markillie Advisor — Miss Marie Wieck Sixty-Tivo THF PrCIHIM Vesta Club President Ruth Johnson Vice President Allah Riles Secretary Betty Mercer Treasurer Gladys Cargile The Vesta club is composed of girls who have had or are taking some work in the Home Economics Department. It was organized in 1928 and has rapidly grown from a small group to an organization. The club is sponsored by the Home Economics Department and its pur- pose is to promote interest in social and economic development of the home through the study and practice of the rules governing conduct, etiquette, correct, dress, etc. The entire group is divided into sections with an advisor at the head of each. Sectional meetings are held in between group meetings, which are held once a month. Each section devotes its time to some special work or subject that Home Economics teaches. This year a club song was adopted. It was written by Lucille Kalayjian to the tune of Keep the Home Fires Burning. Sixty-Three THF DPCJDI1M Spanish Club President Don Cordy Vice President D. Marguerite Hawley Secretary Rueben Gonzales Advisor Miss Consuelo Tachet Realizing the linguistic advantage of a social hour in Spanish, the conver- sation class re-organized the Spanish Club this year limiting membership exclu- sively to third year students. Regular weekly meetings, each Friday, during the class period, were decided upon. This proved a delightful source of entertain- ment for all the members. The club ' s activities have been numerous. Weekly programs were presented, at which time prepared reports on the cities and points of interest in Spain 3nd Spanish American countries were given. Short plays were presented, under the direction of D. Marguerite Hawley. Vice President of the club. Spanish cross-word puzzles, and various games were played. The outstanding events of the year were the all-Spanish pay-program, held for all Spanish students in school, the Mexican dinner given at the close of the semester, and a trip to the Mission Play with the history classes. Club meetings were conducted entirely in Spanish, giving the members much needed practice and practical experience in the language. Sixty-Four THF UPCTHIM Latin Club President Dick Blair Vice President Esther Sumner Secretary Golden Rule Treasurer Paul Miyamoto Advisor Miss Lola Haworth For the first time in the history of Compton Union High School, a Latin Club has been organized by the Latin classes. This club, known as Comites Romane. began its series of programs at the first of the second semester. It met every second and fourth Tuesday of the month with Miss Haworth as advisor. The purpose of the club is to promote interest in the study of Latin through the students becoming more familiar with the civilization and culture of the Romans. This interest is further stimulated through the spirit of fellow- ship created by the club meetings. Eligibility for membership in the club is restricted to students taking Latin III or IV. any student who has had three years of Latin, and students taking Latin II who have recommended grades. A series of very interesting, instructive and entertaining programs was given, which included an address by Miss Jeffrey on Traces of the Ancient Romans in Europe Today. ' a Valentine program, reports on various phases of Roman life, playlets, a debate, songs, and games and contests based on a knowledge of Latin. Sixty-Five THF DPCJHIM Ticket Committee The Ticket committee, which was organized this year for the first time by Mr. Strain, of the Mechanical Arts Department, has proved to be a very helpful and efficient organization in C. U. H. S. This committee has charge of the sale of tickets for all games, plays, pay assemblies, and other student body activities. Membership in this committee is obta ned by application. Selections are made from those applying on the basis of scholarship, student activities, and general experience and capability. Four girls and eleven boys work together on this committee, trying their best to distribute tickets to all school theatricals in as short a time as possible. One half point of Mimirathenian credit is given for their work. Sixty-Six THF 01£11 o Usherettes Usherette Leader Vivian Wright Advisor Miss Doris Crook Johnson This year the usher corps has adopted several innovations. It has been not only a working organization but also an honor group. Only those volunteers who have had a satisfactory scholarship and citizenship record have been per- mitted to become members. Scholarship requirements call for a merit record of 90 with no grades of 4 or 5. A striking Usherette uniform was adopted. The uniform consists of a white pleated skirt, long sleeved middy with blue collar and cuffs and a brilliant red tie and red beret. For the Junior Play the red Junior sweaters were worn completing a novel red and white costume that brought forth many comments from those attending the performance. Leis were worn at the musical comedy. Aloha Land, in keeping with the Hawaiian atmosphere of the pro- duction. Twenty-three girls make up the Usher Corps. They are: Brenda McKee, Ellen Reed. Nancy Kinghorn. Helen McCowan, Margaret Tibby. Charlotte Dring, Betty Svenson, Vivian Wright, Elena Wolfskill. Kathryn Bowers. Geraldine Jolliffe, Leone Shostrom, Elizabeth Wright, Helen Banks, Helen Simpson. Sydney Ramsaur, Margaret Foltz, Harriet O ' Brien, Wanda Palmer, Dora DeHetre, Marian Collins, and Rozella Carlson. Sixty-Seven I HP PPCIMM President 0 (- ..Helen McCown Vice President r XjpJ Masa Kitada Secretary ! Leone Shostrom Treasurer Albert Peacock Historian Chester Crain Sargent at Arms Stanley Sweeney Parliamentarian. __ Fred Horowitz Advisor .Miss Doris Crook Johnson The Forum Club has had a successful year in promoting the art of public speaking. Twenty new members were admitted into the society at the begin- ning of the first semester, increasing the membership of the organization to approximately forty. The Annual Extemporaneous Speaking Contest on World Peace was a success due to the efforts of the Forum club. The Constitutional Contest, of which Compton was host for the district finals this year, aroused much enthusi- asm throughout the school due to the interest displayed by members of the society. Two years ago the Compton Forum played host to the Southern Cali- fornia Federation at the annual banquet. This year Los Angeles High School, a member of the Federation, invited representatives of the Forum society to be honored guests at a banquet held at their school. Those who attended the ban- quet reported a very wonderful evening of interesting speakers and fine musical entertainment. Other outstanding social activities of the year included an Adver- tising party, a Christmas party, and a Saint Patrick Day party. Sixty-Eight THF DPC.THIM ;c ' ■■ ' : - c am era Club The Camera Club was organized during the second semester by Mrs. Goth- ard and Mr. Richardson. Ed Jackson was elected president and Marian Bid- dulph. treasurer. Mr. Mattier provided a room which could be darkened and equipped it with sink, lights, table, and other necessities. Regular meetings were held each day and the members also worked at other times. The methods of both tank and tray developments, printing, and enlarging were studied and practiced. Time was spent in taking movies, making titles, and projecting various pictures. Faculty pictures for the Spectrum were taken and pictures of the faculty mountain party were developed and printed by the club members. Money to purchase apparatus for making enlargements was secured by showing moving pictures at a pay assembly. A large plate camera was transferred to the club from the Science Depart- ment and many fine pictures were taken with it. The organization looks forward to an even more successful future with additional equipment. Active members of the club are: Kathryn Bowers, Marian Biddulph, Ed Jackson, Lawrence Reilly. Fred Nunn, Bert Svenson, Jack Hathaway, and Kenneth Ratcliff. Sixty-Nine THF DPCTHIM Lionelies President Edna Adams Vice President .._ Gladys Cargile Secretary Betty Stockwell Treasurer... Pauline Markilley Advisor ...Miss Margaret Blankcnship Three Cheers for Compton Plunge Right Through that Line On Oh Compton. These have been the cries of every loyal Lionette. Again this year, the Lionettes have risen to every occasion to aid the school by their loyalty and cooperation. With an increase of from one hundred and seventy to a membership of tw o hundred and fifty, the club is now composed of the most loyal girls in Compton high. The girls supported all league games either with stunts or drills. The most outstanding was the drill given at the Santa Monica game. The girls members caught the old Compton spirit. They marched on the field making the letters of Compton and Santa Monica. They formed two serpentines at each end of the field while eight homing pigeons, carrying the colors of the two schools, circled in the sky above. Many social activities have made the year a delightful one; notably a skat- ing party, a trip to camp Baldy with the G. A. A., the annual hi jinx in the Spring. Much credit is due Miss Margaret Blankenship, the advisor, who has work- ed tirelessly to make the club a success. Seventy THF PrCTHlM Edna Adams Bernice Rowley Lola Fortune Gladys Cargile Girls Athletic Association President Edna Adams Vice President Bernice Rowley Secretary Lola Fortune Treasurer Gladys Cargile Advisor Miss Florence Davison The aim and purpose of the G. A. A. is the advancement and the develop- ment of girls ' athletics, and a spirit of true sportsmanship. This association is composed of about 160 girls, who must have at least five points to become members. Points are made by playing on teams, having perfect records in gym. hiking, being a sport manager, or a captain of a team. Basketball is the first sport of the year. More girls were out for this activ- ity this year than ever before. Volley ball was played next. Although well liked, there was not much time for practice because of the rainy weather. Hock- ey and baseball came later in the season. The girls turned out well for both sports. Each year the club takes a trip to the mountains. This year they went to Mount Baldy. An enjoyable time was had by all. Miss Davison, Miss Treadway, and Mrs. Burke, faculty advisors, accompanied them. There is one day out of each year in which the girls may compete in interscholastic sports. This year Downey, Woodrow Wilson, Whittier, Excel- sior, and Huntington Park came to Compton. All sports were played and the girls had a good time. This annual Play Day is usually held in March. Another important event is the annual spring beach party, at which girls swim and play games. They look forward to it each year. Miss Davison and the executive council attended the Girls ' Athletic Federa- tion, convention held at Huntington Park. The execuive council composed of Edna Adams, President; Bernice Rowley, Vice president; Lola Fortune, Secre- tary; Gladys Cargile, Treasurer, and the managers of the different sports spon- sor the after-school practices and inter-class games. Basketball manager was Josephine Mulcahy; Volley Ball, Florence Carpenter; Hockey, Fo Dowd; Tennis, Helen Banks; Baseball, Evelyn Hills; and manager of Play Day Helen McCown. Seventy-One THF D r CI il I M Girl Reserves President Lucille Kalayjian Vice-President Phyllis Lucas Secretary Luene Lucas Treasurer Mildred Perry Advisors Miss Frances Baumert Miss Dorothy Franke Miss Elizabeth Neal Girl Reserves are a wide-awake group of C. U. H. S. students. The club is composed of fifty-seven girls who are trying always to Face Life Squarely. The aim of this organization is To build sincere, ever-ready, smiling, and helpful girls. Not all their time is given over to serious discussion and practice of the Girl Reserve Code. Their meetings held once a month are enlivened with refre shments, programs, and games. The year ' s social activities are further enhanced by the Fr.ther and Daughter Banquet and the Mothers ' Tea. These are annual events that are looked forward to by the members and enjoyed by the mothers and fathers. This year the Annual Mid-Winter Conference of Girl ' s Reserves of South- ern California was held at Riverside. Delegates to the conference from Compton were, Lucille Kalayjian, Elizabeth Magee, Marian Bills, and Miss Frances Bau- mert. Seventy-Two THF DPCTHIM Print Shop THe ' print shop of Compton high has been the center of much interest during the past year. Formerly in the basement of the administration building, it was moved to a separate building on the campus. Along with the much needed increase of floor space, the shop also acquired some new equipment so that it is recognized as one of the best equipped high school print shops in the state. Among the new equipment added during the year is a large four-roller Miehle press, on which this year ' s Spectrum is printed, another Intertype. mak- ing three machines in all, an automatic wire stitcher, melting pot, galley racks, stones, tables, and new type. A large stock room was also added. Both the high school and junior college papers are printed in the print shop. The Jaysee paper recently being awarded two cups and a third prize for having the best looking paper in the state. The shop also handles all the print- ing needs for the high school and junior college. All work is done by students. Added interest has been given to the print shop due to the fact that this is the first year girls have enrolled for printing. The entire Specturm was folded, gathered and handled by the girl students taking printing. All work in the print shop is done under the supervision of Edwin W. Comstock, instructor of printing. Although he has a large amoung of work to do, he handles it efficiently and is making printing in the high school a success. Seventy-Three T.HF Ef-CTEUM B °H S Cool- OOK111 g ci ass Boys Home Economics is becoming a popular subject among boys in the high school of Southern California. This year at Compton, a one hudred per- cent boys ' cooking class was organized under the supervision of Mrs. Jessie Dawson. Later the class was turned over to another capable teacher, Miss Aloise Wolcott. During the year the boys learned the art of preparing and serving all kinds of meals by practical experience and lectures. The class prepared and served several meals consisting of breakfasts, luncheons, dinners and camp meals. Members of the faculty were also served with luncheons prepared by the boys. As sidelines. Etiquette. What the well dressed boy wears, and other kindred subjects were studied. The combined boys ' and girls ' cooking classes went on several beach parties for practice in camp cookery. At different times during the year, the boys took interesting field trips to packing houses, haberdasheries, etc. It is the unanimous opinion of all the members of the class that boys ' Home economics has proved to be an interesting subject as well as instructive The fact that much talent in the art of preparing food was dispayed by some of the boys also leads to the conclusion that there are some future famous chefs in our minds. Members: Charles Mudd. Alden Murray. Russel White. Lyle Stewart, John Van Boven, Gerald Park, Clarence Guthrie. William Palmer, Bob Brown, and Kenneth Phelps. Advisor. Miss Wolcott. Seventy-Four THF DrCIMIM Stage Crew Chosen because of their ability to work out stage designs and sets, the stage crew is a select group of boys picked by Miss Helen Ryan, director of Art and Stage Craft. This group meets once a day as a class and the members receive one credit per year for their work. During the year when various stage settings are needed for plays, operettas, and assemblies, the stage crew is always on hand to do its best to produce a set for the occasion. For the year nineteen-thirty, four complete sets were built besides those used for assemblies. The Junior play Seventeen required an interior and an exterior scene. The set for the Junior College play. Sun Up, drew considerable praise from many people who attended it. Sets made for the operetta were beautiful scenes in California and the Hawaiian Islands. In the Senior play a set to represent the interior of a pullman car was built. This set required much time and labor to construct because of the sliding panels and trick chairs needed. Members of the organization are: Miss Helen Ryan Director Franklin Howell Manager Clay Thompson Electrician Harry Hecock Electrician James Chaffee Electrician Ray Harshman Grip Man Verne Akin Grip Man Earl Afflerbaugh Grip Man Francis Sharpe Fly Man Ralph Wilmovsky Fly Man Seventy-Five THF DrCTHIM New Student Body Stand Interior of New Print Shop Seventy-Six ft J l iw w uirrf fcift i rt VnaW te i ' ■ a i faiirt i faj , - j . j , ._- ... THF DrCIHIM Albert Peacock, Leone Shostrum. Fred Abbott Stanley Sweeney, William Allen, Robin Jolliffe, Fred Horowitz Debate Practically all new material composed the varsity debate squad this year. Under the direction of Miss Doris Crook Johnson, newly appointed debate coach, the past season was very active. In the opening debate of the year Compton ' s affirmative team com- posed of Albert Peacock and Abe Santoire met Woodrow Wilson ' s negative team on our own platform. The question was Resolved: That a department of aviation be created separate from the Army and Navy. Compton lost by a 3-0 decision favoring the negative. Albert Peacock was awarded second speaker. On the same day Compton ' s negative team journeyed to Huntington Park to debate the question. Resolved: That a department of aviation be created separate from the Ar my and Navy. Fred Abbott and Fred Horowitz upheld the negative for Compton. The judges rendered a 3-0 decision in our favor. In the second round of debates the question was Resolved: That it is better to rent your own home than to buy it. Fred Abbott and Robin Jolliffe upheld the affirmative for Compton against Santa Monica. A close 2-1 decis- ion favored Santa Monica, Robin Jolliffe was awarded first. In the last round of debates, the question was Resolved: That radio advertising is better than newspaper advertising. Leone Shostrom and Stanley Sweeney upheld the affirmative for Compton against San Pedro ' s negative team on our own platform. San Pedro received the decision. On the same day Compton ' s negative team. Fred Horowitz and Robin Jolliffe, journeyed to Redondo and engaged Redondo ' s affirmative team in a debate on the question Resolved: That radio advertising is better than news- paper advertising. The decision favored u s 3-0. Seventy-Seven THF DrCTHIM Special Assemblies Among the entertainers that appeared before the student body during the school year at special assemblies was Mr. Nichols, a whistling artist, who was featured in the second assembly of the year. Arthur PUlsbury. noted naturalist and inventor, appeared before the student body October 17, showing several reels of elapsed-time nature pictures dealing with plant and marine animal life. His lecture and demonstration was well enjoyed. Another prominent entertainer to be listed among the special assemblies was Eugene Knox, an impersonator. He gave four readings in which he imper- sonated the difficult characters of widly different types of people. Mr. Knox had been present at Compton assemblies previous to this year. Commemorating the birthday of George Washington. Mr. Montague Flowers, lecturer, gave an address to the group on the life of the first president, bringing to light many new ideas of Washington ' s character. Ernest Thompson Seton, famed naturalist author, was the speaker at a morning assembly December 1 1 . lecturing on the nationwide organization known as the Woodcraft League of America. Diversion in the form of music was offered by the U. C. L. A. Men ' s Glee Club, which appeared early in the first semester, and by the Pomona Col- lege Women ' s Glee Club, which sang at the first assembly in the last quarter. The first program was a pay assembly, but the latter came through the courtesy of the student body funds. STAGE CREW PLAY A one-act comedy. Heirs at Law. presented by the stage crew, was well attended this year. As has been customary, admission was charged, which fund was used to buy equipment for the stage. Heirs at Law proved humorous in that all parts were enjoyed by inexperienced males, including four feminine roles. The plot was not very deep and the acting was not so dramatic, but the disguises were side-splitt.ng. MIMIRATHENIAN PLAY This is station W-A-T-T-S, the voice of Central avenue, broadcasting thru the courtesy of the Federal Prohibition Commission over a wave length of 400 motorcycles after a bootlegger. Taking a negro broadcasting station as its theme the honor society ofered a rather unique program of music and colored humor. MID-YEAR GRADUATION Eleven seniors received diplomas at the mid-year graduation of Compton Union High School in a student assembly the afternoon of January 3. A pro- gram similar to that of the annual graduation exercises held in June was given. Dr. F. J. Weersing, University of Southern California education professor, gave the address. Mr. Claude L. Reber, board member, made the presentation of diplomas to the graduates. A HINT TO BRIDES A Hint to Brides, a one-act mystery-comedy, was presented by the drama class. The plot was a rather ridiculous, if not embarrassing situation of two crooks being interrupted in their work of robbing an apartment by the Seventy-Eight THF DFCT HIM Seventy-Nine THF PfCT return of the owners, a bride and bridegroom. In the closing scene, as is usually the case, the crooks reformed amid a humorous atmosphere. AND THE LAMP WENT OUT Introducing a unique form of entertainment, the Forum club gave And the Lamp Went Out. the play being full of action but not a line spoken by the players. The plot was read by a reader as the action was carried out. The pantomine was well received. CAMERA CLUB PROGRAM Making its initial appearance into the pay assembly realm, the Camera club entertained a great number of the students with moving pictures taken about the campus. The movies included pictures or the faculty snow party. Junior College tug-o-war. campus scenes, and two short comedies. ANNUAL VODVIL To further add to the Spectrum fund, the annual staff gave a program of variety including some of the school ' s best talent. Among the events was one of Booth Tarkington ' s one-act plays. The Trysting Place. characters being taken by members of the drama class. Miss Daggett directing. Mr. Belprez ' orchestra was an added feature of the entertainment. A high- light of the program was the adagio dance by Doris McLaughlan and Carl Palmer. ATHLETIC EXHIBITION On the evening of May 2, the general public witnessed a gymnastic exhibi- tion in the boys ' gym sponsored by the high school and junior college athletic departments. The program consisted of wrestling matches, boxing bouts, basketball free throw contests, fencing, rope climbing contests, tumbling, fancy dancing, and many other demonstrations along athletic lines. CANTATA The branches of the music department, including high school and junior college, presented a cantata in the high school auditorium the evening of May 29. The best talent of the department appeared before the public in a program featuring the best selections of the entire year. A large group attended Comp- ton ' s first cantata. Eighty THF PPCTH1M Eighty-One T.HF DPCJHIM Junior Class Plau— Seventeen Cast of Characters Willie Baxter Gerard Van Dcr Laan Lola Pratt Vaughn Soil Mrs. Baxter Lucille Kalayjian Mr. Baxter „. Russel White Johnnie Watson Gordon Christoff May Parcher ._. Rosemary Sneyd Mr. Parcher Burton Myers Joe Bullit John Sundstrom George Crooper Alphonse Belprez Ethel Boke Veva Hanson Jane Baxter __. Florence Carpenter Genesis Arthur Brumbly Guests at Party. Helen Simpson, Helen Scott, Sydney Ramsaur, John Van Boven. Maurice Hocker. and Gail Curren Booth Tarkington ' s well known comedy Seventeen was presented on December 7. 1929. under the direction of Miss Avalon Daggett, as the tra- ditional Junior play. The plot concerns the trials and tribulations of Willie Baxter in his efforts to secure a dress suit. He is under the impression that a dress suit will increase his chance wih a new girl in town. Lola Pratt. The girl later jilts him and the final score Willie decided to go to College. Gerald Van Der Laan as little Willie amused the audience through his love making and efforts to secure the enviable dress suit. Florence Carpenter as the tattling little sister kept the house in an uproar. While Vaughn Soil, the girl friend was the ideal baby talk lady. The rest of the cast played their parts w ' th a degree of enthusiasm that characterized the whole play. As her first production at Compton High. Miss Avalon Daggett chose and successfully produced a highly entertaining play. Eighty-Two THF HrC.THIM Eighty-Three THF DFCTtMiM Senior Class Play— The Rear Car Cast of Characters Norah O ' Neil Marian Bills Ruth Carson Helen Scott Titus Brown Bob Prigeon Oliver Hanks Alphonse Belprez Aldon Murray Don Cordy Sheridan Scott - _tFrancis Sharp Kirk Allen Gordon Christoff John Blake Stanley Sweeney Roxy Florence Redmond Luther Barnes ... Glen Gerken Luke Carson Don Glover On April 4. The Rear Car was presented as the Senior play of 1930, and was received enthusiastically by the entire student body. It was the first mystery-comedy to be given at Compton in several years. The entire action of the play takes place in the rear car of a continental limited train leaving Los Angeles at 4 p. m. Ruth Carson is the daughter of a railroad magnate, but she has been lost for fiftene years. Her father, however, has just found her and she is traveling East to him in his private car. Due to a wreck on the same track, the train is halted in a desolate section of the desert. Miss Carson ' s lawyer is murdered and thereafter come all the thrills and laughs that put the production over so suc- cessfully. There are eleven roles in the play, six of which are of the character type. All parts were ably handled, the mystery-comedy spirit being felt by all mem- bers of the cast. The tension of the play carried over to the audience, many shrieks and screams being heard. Two features of the play were: the voice, low and mock ' ng. advising those in the imprisoned car to say their prayers. and a hairy gorilla with green eyes. The stage settings were cleverly designed. The curtain arose on the first for fifteen years. Her father, however, has just found her and she is traveling the clank, clank of the wheels and the locomotive whistle. Sounds of a storm arose, above these, thunder and rain. Lightning flashed. Then the curtain was lifted higher, and the rear car was revealed. This same setting was used in all three acts. Through the windows, at intervals could be seen vivid flashes of lightning. The disappearance of characters, especially Roxy. was puzzling and well done. Miss Avalon Daggett drama coach, deserves much praise for the finished quality of the production. To Miss Helen Ryan goes the credit for the excellent stage set and atmospheric effects. Eighty-Four THF DPC.TEIIM Eighty-Five ML Music Department Another successful year has just been completed by the music department. Handicapped with a number of inexperienced members at the beginning of the year, the various organizations were soon able to reach the high standard the department has always maintained. Miss Frances Tipton, head of the music department and director of both Boys ' and Girls ' Glee clubs, is responsible for developing these two popular and well trained groups. The Glee clubs have appeared at many of the high school functions and at various out of town performances. Their group singing is always welcomed because of the splendid interpretation of the music, the uniform tone production, and the exquisite harmony. Most outstanding of the many achievements of the year, was the musical comedy, Aloha Land, pre- sented by the high school and junior college combined glee clubs in March. Several successful appearances were made by the hand and orchestra in va- rious functions at school and in nearby districts. The band gave a splendid, joyful and triumphant, atmosphere at the games and parades. Much credit is due Mr. Belprez, leader, and each member of the band for the excellent coopera- tion throughout the year. Whenever asked and whenever possible, the band was present at assemblies, and livened up the programs. The orchestra, also under Mr. Belprez ' s direction, has done, as usual, a great deal of outside work this year. It has played at a great many of the dis- rict organizations and at all plays. It distinguished itself in the rendering of the difficult selections of the musical comedy, Aloha Land. Mr. Belprez adapted the original compositions of Mr. Arant to the orchestra. Much credit is due the members of the orchestra for playing the selections to such perfec- tion as they were indeed difficult. Undoubtedly, both the band and orchestra have had an exceptionally successful season and much credit is given Mr. Belprez. Piano instruction is given under the direction of Mr. Perry Burton Arant. Miss Marie Walton also instructs a beginners ' class in piano. Each student is classed according to his training and ability. There are classes provided for pupils ranging from beginners to the most advanced. Students have progressed rapidly under the instruction of Mr. Perry Burton Arant. Each has sufficient oppor- tunities for playing before groups in ensemble numbers, solos and in recitals. There are several excellent pianists in the department at present. Instruction is also given in music theory, history, and appreciation with the object of instilling in the students an understanding and appreciation of the nature and development of music. Miss Walton, a new teacher and formerly a student of Compton Union High School and Junior College, instructs most of these subjects. Miss Tipton and Mi ss Walton also give private vocal lessons. The patio is the scene of many joyful musical affairs. This is an inspiring setting with its arcades, flowers, the clear sky above, the soft glow of amber lamps, and the stage. The beauty of this spot has been keenly appreciated as evidenced by the many teas, and other social functions held there. Practice rooms surround the patio and a great deal of benefit has been derived from these accommodations, as they offer students the opportunity to practice during school hours. Eighty-Six thf n±£i±m Eighty-Seven THF DFCJEIIM Opereiia-- Aloha Land California Collegians Lehua Baird (Soprano) Vaughn Soil Laurence Morgan (Tenor) Richard Tibby Natalie Morgan (Soprano) Helen McNeil Florian Fanning (Basso) Ira Fox Waldo Henderson ( Baritone ) .AValter Reynolds Doris Brown (Alto) Ruth Loupe Joan (Soprano) __ Florence Boulter Patsy (Non-singing) Rosemary Sneyd Other Characters William Morgan (Baritone) _. Henry Twombly Native Havvaiians Ewalani Baird (Non-singing) Lois Gregg Kamoa (Basso) Joe Snell Lotu (Baritone) John Dickenson Chorus of Collegians and Hawaiians. Eclipsing any previous endeavor of its type to be presented at Compton. the musical comedy, Aloha Land, was the outstanding success of the year. Cooperation between the junior college and high school glee clubs, the orchestra, the girls of the gym dancing classes, and the stage crew, along with the untiring efforts of Miss Frances Tipton. Mr Arant, Miss Blankenship, Mr. Belprez. and Miss Ryan was responsible for the excellent quality of the presentation of the production. ' Aloha Land. had its premiere the evening of March 7 and the honors were given to Miss Frances Tipton and Mr. Arant, composers and directors of the musical comedy. The beautiful selections were composed by Mr. Arant and the story and words to the songs were written by Miss Tipton. The melodies were adapted to the orchestra by Mr. Belprez. The scenes for the acts were: the college campus of Palama College. California: second and third, at Lehua ' s home on Waikiki beach. Both scenes were immensely realistic and the lighting effects added a perfect atmosphere to the scenes. Laurence Morgan, a California collegian and heir to the Morgan millions, was in love with Lehua Baird. a co-ed at Palama College. Lehua. a beautiful half-caste Hawaiian girl, promised to marry the hero who restored the lost sun pearl to her family. Laurence and his father journeyed to Hawaii taking all the college students along. Florian. a college boy. secured the sun pearl accidently from a native. Florian and his sister Natalie used the pearl to plot with the kahuna, or medi- cine man, and Kamoa, Prince of Waikiki to abduct Lehua. Laurence rescued Lehua and found out Florian ' s treachery. In a fight which insued. Laurence got the pearl and returned it to Lehua. Eighty-Eight T.HF ni£lilM Eighty-Nine THF DPC.THIM P)and and Orchestra Ninety THF UPC 600 ' VM ?n e 0l J , Z W£ OU(WT TO - J  L c ' -_ News Wji, ri MA SEPTEMBER 4 — Boy, it ' s good to get back to school. 5 — Gee! There ' s an elevator especially for those little green things running around the campus to keep them from wearing out the steps. 6 — And books! How I love them. I ' ve a truck load already. 10 — Yesterday being Admission Day, we did not get our suits of armor, that is, foot- ball regalia, until today. Open season for cracked ribs and black eyes. 1 1 — Sweeney offically opened student activities at today ' s assembly. 1 2 — The Lion ' s Roar roars for the first time. Not so big, but oh, my! 25 — Spectrum staff picked. Nothing funny about that; it ' s pathetic. Seniors. Letter- men, Mimirathenians, ' n everybody hold elections. Jackson and family to lead the mighty seniors. OCTOBER 1— FIERCE ANIMAL RUNS WILD ON CAMPUS (Scott ' s honey bear). 9 — Whoopee leaders chosen — Christoff, Godfrey, and Fortune. 1 1 — Inglewood chicken raisers tied us 0-0 in our initial tilt. Tough chick. Ninety-One THF DrCTHIM 1 7 — Everyone enjoyed Arthur Pillsbury ' s moving picture of animal life. Kinda wormy, what? Snakes, skunks, ' n gila monsters. 1 8 — Big bonfire and serpentine brings wrath of early to bedders upon our heads. WORD! WORD: Redondo flattened our Lions 13-0. 25 — Repeat the battle of the Marne using hen fruit hand grenades. We licked Venice, b ' gosh. Are we downhearted. ' ' 15- 22- 27- 28- 29- NOVEMBER -Lookit them legs! Heirs at Law, stage crew play, causes riot. -H. P. won gridiron feud over Comptonites by lucky break. -Many brave orators slayed the foe with their World Peace speeches. -Get the adding machine. Wilson has just killed us. Funeral to be held next assembly. -Curtain — Armistice Day — NO SCHOOL. -Teachers visit, students rest, Lions tie Pirates, grade cards out — (CURSES). -Welcome alumni. Home Coming Day brightened by victory over Samohi. Are we happy? Sez you? Sez we all. -FIRE! FIRE: Junior sweaters arrive. -Thanxgiving — give thanks you ' re no sicker. -Mimirathenians leave for Arrowhead for weekend outing. Talk about fun — ? DECEMBER 4 — Budding journalists attend press conven- tion. 6 — Aw, go peel a grape. Junior. Whaddo I want with a play ticket. At that Seven- teen wasn ' t so bad. 1 2 — Station W-A-T-T-S broadcasting thru the efforts of the Mimirathenians. Black face slap-stick. 16 — Out on bail. Teachers on two week strike. Will be on air for next year. Gotta write to St. Nick now. Ninety-Two THF 1PC.THIM HEY HEY  r ENTITLED R4E SASKETaAD- JANUARY 2 — Am expected to recover. Doctor advises castor oil. Lettermen entertain assembly with red hot orchestra. 9 — Clever impersonator. Eugene Knox, pleases students. 10 — Lions and Vikings tangle for five periods. but Compton loses by lonely point. 14 — Jackson elected student body president. The new commissioners are a peppy bunch too. 16 — When it rains, it pours, and today ' s no exception. All colored hankies displayed. 1 7 — We hate to mention it. but Venice licked us in basketball. There has been some mention of exams. 23 — Eleven mid-year seniors get their walking papers, the rest get flunk notes. 24 — Our old H. P. rivals out toss us in basket- ball. This year ' s race is just half over to- day. 27 — Welcome freshmen. 134 new recuits arrive. 29 — All kinds of athletic sweaters displayed around the campus. 3 1 — Why bring this up? What if Redondo did submerge us? FEBRUARY 3 — Mr. Walter De Bra resigns. Many mourn loss. 5 — U. S. history students get a big break — attend Mission Play. The lucky stiffs. 7 — Let ' s leave basketball out of this. It ' s get- ting monotonous. 1 2 — C. S. F. chapter decides to award curricu- lar services. Mystery comedy, The Rear Car, ' ' chosen for senior presentation. Cast picked ' n everything. 13 — Darn, but I ' m sleepy. Juniors walk away with interclass track meet. 14 — Why all the painful expressions? Oh, the football players banquet — just a little gift from their mothers. 16 — G. A. A. Lionette hikers pull dirty work on mountain trip. 20 — Montague Flowers ' lecture commemorates Washington ' s birthday. 28 — A Hini to Brides by drama class is well acted. Tomorrow C. U. H. S. is to be hostess for Girls ' Play Day. Ninety-Three THF IfCJHIM I THE o .V IT ' SEElAb 1% . TO W  E WHO PLUtVKEO MARCH 3 — Seniors are supreme in inter-class basket- ball. C team wins pennant in league: D and B tie for first place, and var- sity wins cellar title. 4 — Miriam Firkins elected president of honor society. 5 — Mimirathenians start dancing class in girls ' gym. What a struggle! 1 6— COMMISSIONERS DITCH SCHOOL to visit neighboring schools. I didn ' t like the pie they passed off on us did you, Helen ' 21 — Hear ye! Trojan glees and band appear. 24 — Tests loom ahead. Seniors are digging down in earnest. Poor Ernest. 26 — Blood! MURDER! Mud Slinger throws slime. Dirty doing revealed. APRIL 1 — It ' s a good thinq (for us) that teachers believe in World Peace or we ' d all be hang- ing. 2 — Can ' t you just hear the editor saying, Say, when are you going to hand in that calendar? It ' s lata now. 4 — Lion ' s Roar breaks out into full fledged newspaper — eight whole columns. Today marks the passing of the third quarter. May it rest in peace. What ' s all this men- tion of a student court? 7 — Judge Georgia Bullock addresses P. T .A. Parents learn more dirt about us. 8 — Student body sponsors musical program. Pomona College Women ' s glee club appears. 1 — Our Chamber of Commerce presents a fire prevention program. The illustrations were gruesome. 1 1 — Bay League schools competed in Times Constitutional Contest here tonight. We took third place. 14 — Catastrophe averted. One whole week for spring vacation. On to the beach! 21 — Am I sunburned? Everybody else is in the same shape. And everyone is glad to get back to his studies — like fun. Ninety-Four THF DPCJHIM T _ jc col 23 — Spectrum staff had to get out of debt so they gave a play. 24 — That ' s right. This is Public Schools Week. We ' re open for inspection. 25 — Lucky Mimirathenians. Off to spend three days at Catalina. I wonder if they ' ll have a good time. 28 — Yeah, they had a good time. That ' s all we ' re hearing about. 29 — Redlands college entertains. MAY 2 — Whataday! May Day Fete. Mimirathenian dinner-dance. Athletic exhibition in gym. 8 — Famous paintings exhibited at pay assem- bly. 9 — Last baseball game this afternoon. Where has this year gone? 1 3 — Remember Dr. Dexter from Whittier College? 1 5 — Drama class gives short play. FREE. 16 — Two whoopies and a half. Dance you sinners. What time we had at the Junior Prom. Who did you take? 22 — Expression recital occupies an hour of our valuable time. 23 — Wish I were a Lionette. They ' re having a party tonight. 26 — You wanna be good or you ' ll get a sum- mons to appear before student court. 29 — Jaysee and high combine to give cantata. 30 — Another school holiday — Memorial Day. JUNE 1 — It won ' t be long now. 3 — Seniors, have you a funny feeling ' 6 — Lettermen ' s banquet proves tough on new members. 9-10 — Cram — Cram — Final exams. Almost rhymes. 1 1 — Class day — program is GREAT. Do I see tears? 1 2 — Farewell Alma Mater. We seniors, with diplomas in hand are on our way. Kismet. Ninety-Five THF. EPCIfrtlM Ninety-Six I THF PPCIHIM II ,, ■ §_ w SP :  t€ Varsity Football COMPTON - INGLEWOOD Opening the Bay League football season on the Sentinel ' s field, the Lions held the Inglewood eleven to a scoreless tie. The Lions proved to be far superior to the Sentinel aggregation by making fourteen first downs to their opponents five, and completed many more passes than did Inglewood. Compton was in scoring distance many times, once on the seven yard line, but the half ended before Compton could push the ball over. The kickoff was downed on Compton ' s forty yard line. Canfield made twenty yards around end but a penalty was imposed on Compton. Failing to gain on the next play, Canfield punted to the Inglewood forty-four yard line. Inglewood threatened to score once, but was held by Compton ' s line. The game ended as Compton completed a pass on the twenty-three yard line. COMPTON - REDONDO 13 In the second round of Bay League football, Compton was defeated thirteen to nothing by Schell, Redondo halfback, on their own field. The kickoff was short and a Compton man fumbled to the Seahawks. In the next play Schell shot a long pass to Seifert who scored a touchdown. The kickoff came to Compton ' s ten yard line. Runs and plunges by the Lion backs failed to gain. Schell was the main cog in the Seahawk ' s offense through his powerful line smashes. The Lions were highly favored over the Seahawks, but were decidedly upset. Compton received many bad breaks at the start and never recov- ered enough to score. Ninety-Seven THF DPCJM1M Stanley Sweeney Eugene Harriman COMPTON 12 - VENICE 6 The Lions came back in the third tilt of the season and won a twelve to six victory over Venice on Ramsaur Field. Captain Ed Jackson and Leo Lawrence were responsible for Compton ' s touchdowns by smashing their way through the Gondoliers ' line. Hard tackling on the part of the Lion line resulted in many losses for the Venetians. Canfield made long runs around end. Scott helped bring the ball closer to the goal line and Lawrence plunged five yards for the first score. In the last quarter Compton marched the length of the field for their second touchdown. Oda intercepted a pass and raced forty yards for the Gondoliers ' only score. COMPTON - HUNTINGTON PARK 6 The annual grudge battle between Huntington Park and Compton was fought November 8, on the former ' s gridiron. The Parkers were doped to win by three touchdowns but were held for one score which was made by a ninety-five yard run in the opening kickoff. The Lions completely out-fought and out-played the Spartans for three quarters of the game and had the ball in scoring distance many times, but were Leo Lawrence Ed Jackson, Captain Ninety-Eight thf snci Warren Boswell James Rickard held. A blocked punt on the twenty yard line in the third quarter put Compton on the defense only to hold the Spartans and they lost the ball on downs. Can- field was thrown for a loss and was forced to kick. POST SEASON GAME COMPTON 6 - POMONA In playing a Thanksgiving Day post season game at Pomona, which ended the high school football career for several, the Lions were victorious. Compton as usual marched the ball directly down the field in the opening minutes and had the ball on the one foot line when a fifteen yard penalty was inflicted. In two downs they were unable to score. The second quarter opened with Compton in possession of the ball on their own twenty yard line and again they started a drive which resulted in the lone score of the game. The Lions threatened several times but a fumble was the price of a touchdown each time. The Pomona Cards fought desperately to score and in the last few minutes made the Lions look bad against passes but their efforts were fruitless. COMPTON 20 - SANTA MONICA 7 The undefeated Santa Monica team was highly favored over the Lions, but Kenneth Carpenter Ninety-Nine Ralph Wilmovsky THF UPCJMIM Dan Hunt Dell Canfield was decidedly upset by a top heavy score of twenty to six on Ramsaur Field. The old record of a win on every Homecoming game still held good. Compton scored in the first few minutes of play on an off tackle after a swift march down the field. Santa Monica threatened to score but lost the ball on downs and after an exchange of punts Compton had the ball on the Samohi ten yard line as the half ended. The half opened with Compton receiving the ball on the thirty-five yard line. Santa Monica held and Compton was forced to punt. A recovered fumble on the fourteen yard line resulted in the Lion ' s second score. Samohi received and again threatened to score but was held. A forty-eight yard run by a Lion back and a buck over center resulted in the last score. Every Lion player made his last league game his best. Forney and Duran were outstanding for Samohi. COMPTON 1 3 - SAN PEDRO 1 3 Compton received the initial kickoff and fumbled to the Pirates on their own thirty-five yard 1 ' ne. A lucky break gave San Pedro their first touchdown. In the second quarter Compton swamped the enemy with two fast touch- downs and threatened a third time, but the half ended with Compton in pos- session of the ball. Kenneth Scott Erwin Wilson Hundred THF DPCTHIM Clifford Goodwin Douglas Hinesley The Pirates received another lucky break in the third quarter on a blocked- pass penalty and evened the score. The Lions fought desperately to take the lead again and it seemed as though they were sure of it as the Pirates could not stop the off tackles and line bucks. Again the Pedro eleven were lucky when the gun ended the game with the ball on their four yard line and Compton averag- ing ten yards every play. COMPTON 7 - WOODROW WILSON 1 2 Compton suffered its second upset when Woodrow Wilson came out on the long end of a twelve to seven score. The Lions mached fifty-four yards to a touchdown in the opening minutes of play, but that ended it for them as they were completely outplaved by the Bears in the last three periods of the game. Compton came close to scoring in the last few minutes of the second quarter when the ball was bucked to the four yard line with two downs left, but the Bears held. Woodrow Wilson crossed the Compton goal line for the first time since they entered the league in 1926 when they scored a touchdown in the last few minutes of the third quarter. The second score was the result of a long drive and a pass. Creighton McGilvery Hundred One Clay Thompson THF DPCTPIIM - V¥ { B Class Football Starting the season with only two lettermen. Coach Herschel Smith pro- duced a team, which, though it narrowly missed the pennant, was one of the most powerful and successful in the whole Bay League. Coach Smith in his three years here, has turned out a championship team, and this year ' s near- champions. All three years his teams have finished well above 500 percent. Led by Captain Franklin Howell, the middleweights showed great offen- sive and defensive strength. Perhaps the Bee ' s out-standing backfield man was Jimmy Smith , a fast brainy ball packer and a constant scoring threat. Kenneth Phelps, calling signals much of the time, was a most able field general was an accomplished passer and kicker. The team ' s other quarterback, Fred Abbott, was a skillful runner and capable director of operations. Shigeru Iseri was a splendid fullback who starred at running and passing. One of the best ball carriers and kickers on the squad was George Boone. Other backs of note were Maddox and Heacock. On the line were a number of excellent players. Captain Howell, Fred Schleibaum, and Sandy McRoberts showed up splendidly at the end positions. At tackle Don Beck. Spaulding, and Carruthers deserve much credit for their work. Francis Sharp and Orrin Matheny showed their skill and experience at the guard positions. At the center of the line were Gail Curren and George Buster. Even though upset in the last two games of the season, the Compton Bees came thru to show their coach, their school, and their town that they were a ream of which to be proud for succeeding as they did during most of the season. Most of this powerful and experienced squad will be back next as middle- weights or varsity players. Hundred Tivo THF nC.ltUM COMPTON 13 - INGLEWOOD The Lion Middleweigbts made a propitius start for the season by defeat- ing a clever Inglewood outfit in the first home game on Ramsaur Field. The first touchdown of the game was made at the end of the first quarter. The Cubs had worked their way down the field by leaps and bounds, until Kenny Phelps hit the center of the line and took the ball over. In the next two quarters Comp- ton often threatened the Sentinel ' s goal, but not until the final period were they able to score. COMPTON - REDONDO The Redondo sand pile proved tough going for the Lion Bees in their second league game. That the Lions were able to hold the Seahawks to a score- less tie, when playing under conditions to which they are unaccustomed, is in itself a complete moral success. It was a hard game all the way. with both elevens in alternate possession of the pigskin. Coach Smith sent in a large number of reserves to try to score. COMPTON 7 - VENICE A lone touchdown in the last few minutes of play won one of Compton ' s most hotly contested tussles. During the first quarter both teams did little except exchange punts. In the second quarter both teams began to show spirit and the battle became close. In the last half, the Gondoliers, with their powerful passing attack, reached the Lion ' s twelve yard line. Here they were stopped by the Lion forward wall. Having freed themselves of this threat the Lions began the long smashing march to score. COMPTON 1 3 - HUNTINGTON PARK 6 Not until the middle of the season was an opponent able to score on Compton ' s strong Middleweight outfit. And then that rival had to be the ancient friendly enemy, Huntington Park. Smith made the first score for Comp- ton. The lone Spartan touchdown came in the second quarter when they marched slowly down the field. A blocked punt on the twelve yard line, resulted in the Lions second score. COMPTON 12 - WOODROW WILSON The Compton Middleweights still were undefeated when they swamped Woodrow Wilson, twelve to nothing. The first count came when a Compton man blocked a Wilson punt on the Bear ' s twenty yard line. The second score was made by Smith. COMPTON 7 - SAN PEDRO 1 3 The San Pedro Pirates gave the Lions their first defeat, and at the same time ruined all hopes for the championship. Pedro scored their first touchdown on a Compton fumble in the opening period. During the first half, the Lions reached the Pirates ' one yard line but were unable to show the scoring punch they had showed in previous games. In the last few minutes of play, the Lions threw several long passes, some of which were completed for good gains. A thirty-five yard pass from the Compton twenty-five yard line to a Cub end who fumbled, but Iseri dashed under the ball and made the score. COMPTON 6 - SANTA MONICA 13 An otherwise quite brilliant season was given a gloomy finish when the Samohi Middles upset Compton by a thirteen to six score. Santa Monica made their first score on a punt that a Cub fumbled to Samohi on the Lion ' s twelve yard line. The Cubs were unable to hold and the score was soon made. Comp- ton ' s only score was made near the end of the half. Disappointed at the outlook, the Lions continued to do their best. Despite their efforts, Samohi scored once more in the third quarter on a blocked punt. Hundred Three THP DPCTRJM C Class Football COMPTON 6 - INGLEWOOD 6 The first battle, of the Bay League schedule for the young Lions, was with Inglewood. This proved to be a very close, hard fought game, both teams being able to score only one touchdown. COMPTON 20 - REDONDO In the second tilt of the season on Redondo ' s own back lot, the midgets were able to come out with flying colors. COMPTON 12 - VENICE 18 With the interference that the Gondolier possessed, it seemed impossible for the Lion forward wall to stop the attack. They were held to a six point margin. COMPTON 25 - SANTA MONICA 6 After a drubbing by the Pirates, the young Lions found themselves and played their best game of the season by trimming Santa Monica twenty-five to six. The first half was very close, but in the third and fourth periods the Samohi eleven was lost entirely as the Lions scored at will. COMPTON - HUNTINGTON PARK 6 Dropping out of the picture once more due to bad breaks, the Midgets were on the short end of a six to nothing score against their friendly rivals, Huntington Park. Huntington Park receiving a lucky break at a lucky time, was able to score, altho being outplayed by the Lions. COMPTON - WOODROW WILSON 0, In the tussel with Woodrow Wilson both teams seemed to be on an equal Hundred Four T.HF UPCTMIM Hundred Five THF DPCJHIM Varsity Basketball Winning only one game out of seven, the Compton Lion varsity finished a most unlucky season with a percent of 142. Despite the gloomy appearance of this record, the team gave all their opponents a stiff fight, nearly winning from Wilson and Santa Monica, two of the league ' s most powerful outfits. Eight members of the varsity squad, Captain Dell Canfield, Dan Hunt, Leland Phillips, Dick Weber, Kenneth Johnson, Stanley Sweeney, Don Glover, and Bart Hodak, earned letters. Of this number, four will return next year. Coach Paul E. Mickey directed the varsity squad, with Creighton McGilvery as man- ager. VARSITY GAME ACCOUNTS The season was opened with a thrilling battle at Santa Monica. An extra play-off period was ended in a 22 to 21 win for Samohi. Against a tall Venice outfit, the Lions slumped to lose 21 to 15. Compton showed its old rival Huntington Park, a hard game, but the Spartans, featuring Arbelbide. ran wild to win 21 to 16. The next week the Redondo Seahawks took a 22 to 18 win to definitely put the Lions at the bottom. Nothing daunted, the Lions nearly beat Woodrow Wilson, but a long, last minute shot took the tussle for the Bears. 20 to 18. A fast, smooth Pirate crew from San Pedro won over the Lions by the largest margin of the season, 3 2 to 22. Coming back hard, the Lions easily won the final game with the Sentinel five from Inglewood by stacking up 21 points to the visitors ' 9. Hundred Six «B Class Basketball Losing only one game all season, the Compton Middleweight basketball team ended the year in a triple tie with Venice and Woodrow Wilson for the championship. Although Wilson entered the play-offs, all three schools will receive cups and titles. This is the first successful year the B class squad has enjoyed since Venice nosed them out of a championship in 1927. The loss to Woodrow Wilson lowered the Bees ' rating for the season to 857 per cent. Coach Jerry Rogers held the Bee class coaching responsibilities. Coach Rogers played basketball at Compton high school in 1926. He proved a very able sports director, having an extensive knowledge of both boys and basket- ball. The Lion Bee class squad this season was a powerful outfit, strong in both offensive and defensive lines. Their scoring ability and their close defensive work was often ably exhibited. In the quality of their floorwork and their skill in handling the ball, the Middles were without equals in the Bay League. At no time during their exceptionally hard schedule did the team falter or cease fight- ing. Captain Noel Eckersley and Leo Stater were the team ' s chief scorers. In the guard positions. Cleo Stater. Bill Marvel, and Fred Schleibaum performed with success. Bob Thorne and George Mathews alternated at forward opposite Stater, and both showed talented playing. Leo Stater and Captain Eckersley together accounted for nearly two thirds of the scores, with Stater a point or two ahead. Cox. Hutington Park running guard, was by far the leading scorer for the visiting Spartan Babes. Captain Gridley also did considerable tallying for the Parkers. The Spartans had snappy Hundred Seven THF PrCTHIM plays and a good system but seemed unable to work it out at all properly. The Lions came out well ahead, 36 to 18. Emerging victorious from a 32 to 20 battle with the Redondo Bees, Coach Jerry Rogers ' classy middles moved another notch nearer the coveted title. The small size of the Seahawk court greatly hindered the Lions, and resulted in numerous fouls. These conditions combined with Redondo ' s extended defense held the Lions well in leash for the opening half. But during the last period the Compton machine was working smoothly and took the game easily. Eckersley was high point man with 13 points. Next were Leo Stater with 8 and Thorne with 6. The following week the Compton Middles met their only defeat of the season when the snappy Golden Bears of Woodrow Wilson, Long Beach, started a scoring run that lasted the whole game. The Lion Bees could not seem to get started. They were having a hard time working the ball down the court and had to resort to long shots. Wilson with their two brilliant guards, Schmidt and Munholland, easily held the Lion scorers to but few shots. But Wilson with their fast forwards led by Martison took plenty of shots and completed many of them. The battle ended in a gloomy 36 to 16. Against the San Pedro Pirate Bees the Lions showed that they had not lost their old form and fight but were back after a crippling defeat at the hands of the Bears. Realizing that their hopes for the championship were not entirely without promise as there was still another round of play, the Babes stepped out and gave the Pirates a real championship style game. Finishing up their prosperous season with a sizeable win over the Ingle- wood Bees, Coach Jerry Rogers ' Middleweights took their last game to the tune of 31 to 25. Bud Starry of the Sentinels held individual honors for the game with 14 points. Right on his heels was Captain Eckersley of Compton with 13 digits. This was the last high school game for Eckersley. Marvel, and Thorne who graduate in June. Their ability and willingness were a big factor in the success achieved by the Bees who tied for the title. The Compton Middleweight squad played their initial 1930 league game with Santa Monica at the Sea Lion gym. The game was closely contested with the Lions Cubs well in the lead for the latter portion of the struggle. In this game the Lions started right off with true championship form, continually out- classing their Samohi rivals. Eckersley and the Scalers accounted for most of the Compton scores. Cleo Stater was notably good at shooting free shots. The score of this first game was 22 to 11. Against the Gondoliers of Venice, Bob Thorne, Compton forward, was the Lion ' s star. He was high point man with fifteen points to his credit. Captain Eckersley was next with a record of ten points. Venice started in with a dangerous five point lead. Compton soon took the lead and were on top at the finish. Venice showed skill in their shooting and consequently got more shots. However, the Cubs beat their most dangerous opponents of the season 27 to 24. Still undefeated Coach Rogers ' Bees easily swamped Huntington Park ' s outfit in four quarters of consistent and skillful basketball. Hundred Eight THF ErCTHIM C Class Basketball Compton ' s Cee class basketball team is the only Bay League outfit in any weight division to go through the entire season wihout a single defeat. Strong defense and a fast offense were the deciding factors in the championship race. At the beginning of the season, Compton was not considered as one of the best in the league, but by the middle of the season they were rated far superior to any of their competitors. Each game was a victory for Compton by a large majority. Tremendous scoring records were made, Triggs taking high point honors with a total of 56 digits, while the rest of the team trailed close behind. COMPTON 26 - SANTA MONICA 13 Compton C class started the season with the championship as their goal. The first game with Santa Monica was at home and the final score was 1 3 to 26 in Compton ' s favor. This, however, did not make the game slow and unex- citing. The defense of the Lion weight team was worked to perfection and the offense was of first class caliber. Compton had several outstanding players, some shining at dribbling and passing, others at shoot. ng goals. COMPTON 30 - VENICE 21 The second game with Venice was just another set-up. The final score was 30 to 21 in Compton ' s favor. Compton played consistent ball throughout and developed their offense and defense, Dixon displaying brilliant floor work. Hundred Nine THF DPC.THIM Every man on the squad showed plenty of fight and made the game interesting. COMPTON 18 - HUNTINGTON PARK 13 The powerful C class team won its third stra ' ght victory over Huntington Park 18 to 13. Team work and smooth working still prevailed and resulted in the victory. Compton started off with a six point lead but were overtaken by the Spartans and the half ended 8 to 6 in the Lion ' s favor. The Liens battled through the third quarter with even breaks but started a rally .n the fourth quarter which resulted in victory. COMPTON 30 - REDONDO 13 Continuing with their wins, the Lion C class team easily won a slow game from Redondo 30 to 13. The Compton men out-played and out-smarted their opponents the whole game. Compton took the lead in the first period and held it throughout. Dixon continued his br lliant work while Triggs. Godfrey, and Habey rang up the digits. Schleibaum showed exceptional work at standing guard. COMPTON 31 - WOODROW WILSON 19 Compton downed the Woodrow Wilson Bears 13 to 19 and stepped one more notch toward their desired goal, namely the championship. This was a fast game from start to finish and Compton holding the lead throughout the game. At the half Compton was lead ' ng 31 to 6. In the second half the second team was used and added 18 points while the Bears managed to get 1 3 chalked up for themselves. COMPTON 17 - SAN PEDRO 10 Compton C class cinched the Bay League championship after winning a 1 7 to 10 victory over the San Pedro hoop squad. The fast passing and excellent floor work was the deciding factor in this battle. Again the Lion babes took the lead in the first quarter and held it throughout the game. The fourth period gave the Pirates their scores as the Compton defense loosened up but found their places before overpowered by the Pedro quintet. COMPTON 40 - INGLEWOOD 19 Playing as if the championship depended upon this one game, the Compton babes downed the Inglewood Sentinels by a score of 40 to 19. The Lion squad played one of the best games of the season and played excellent ball both on defense and offense. This is the first year Compton has had a cbampionsh ' p in the C class division and is the first team in many years to go through the season absolutely undefeated, which is a record to be proud of. Hundred Ten THF UPCTHIM «D Class Basketball Compton ' s D class basketball went thru a very successful season with only one defeat when they lost to Huntington Park. This loss gave the squad a percentage rating of 857. As H. P. also had this percent, and had in addition defeated the Lion Cubs, the Spartan Babes received the title. As the two outfits were otherwise equal, both schools will receive cups. Captain Kermit Anderson, with a record of 52 points, took individual scoring honors for the Dee class squad. Gordon Orr at center was close on his heels with 45 points to his credit. Next in line was Johnny Broadbeck with 21 digits. Peach and Stater exhibited valuable defensive ability and floor-work. Coach F. G. Powars was the squad ' s able mentor. Frank Dibble held the managing duties. The squad averaged 21.5 points per game to their opponents 11.5 to show their complete superiority to most of their foes. DEE CLASS GAMES The Compton Dees opened the 1930 season with an 1 8 to 16 win over the Samohi team. Venice was easily disposed of with a count of 21 to 1 4. The following week the squad took a sudden slump to play one of their poorest games of the season, losing to Huntington Park by a 21 to 13 score. Once again hitting their winning stride the ninty-pounders downed the Redondo Sea- hawk fledgings by the top-heavy score of 26 to 0. Continuing the powerful winning streak the Lion Dees downed the Woodrow Wilson Babes. 3 5 to 1. Against San Pedro the Dees won, 16 to 10. In the last game they beat the Inglewood outfit, 22 to 11. Hundred Eleven IHL IKJUIM A Class Track Compton ' s varsity track men went through the entire season with only in- different success. A sizeable win over San Pedro was the sole bright spot of a rather modest season for the Lion A tracksters. The successes of Captain Swee- ney in the hurdles and the high jump, Carpenter in the weights, and Boone and Lund in the pole vault contributed largely to Compton ' s scoring power. Varsity track meet scores for the league dual and triple meets in which the Lions participated follow: Compton 5 2, Huntington Park 61: Compton 46 ! 2. Venice 66 ' ? : Compton 30. Woodrow Wilson 83: Compton 64 ' 2 . San Pedro 3 9 J 2 : Compton 25. Redondo 51. Woodrow Wilson 65. Only three varsity track men from Compton won through to participate in the Bay League finals held at Venice at the close of the season. They were Captain Sweeney. Keneth Carpenter, and George Boone. Captain Sweeney took an easy first in the low hurdles and tied for third in the high jump to annex six points and a half point to take high point honors among the Lion entrants. George Boone accounted for the remainder of Compton ' s score by taking fourth place in the pole vault. Compton took sixth in the league meet with a total of seven. Inglewood scored 44 1 1 , Santa Monica 3 5 J, 2 • Redondo 26, Wilson 21, Venice 8 1 ?. Compton 7. Huntington Park 4J , and San Pedro 2 points. Coach Lovejoy started the season with no outstanding lettermen from last year, but handled his material quite successfully. A number of new and potential stars were uncovered this season. Hundred Twelve THF ErC.THIM t T3 B Class Track This is the first year that Compton has had a B class track team. They placed second in the Bay League finals and turned a generally good season of other meets. Belprez. Mathews. Matheny. Maddox, Chaffee. Pridgeon. Bakos. and Buster accounted for most of the Cubs ' scoring. As this is the first year of B class track all records established are credited as being school records. The middle- weights were also coached by Harold Lovejoy. and rank as Compton ' s highest track and field team of the 1930 season. A number of good records were made and a well balanced squad was produced. The Bees did not seem to hit a steady scoring stride until near the finish of the season when they piled up wide margins of count. Compton lost to Huntington Park 52 to 61. They were downed by Venice 66)2 to 461? Wilson, Bee class champs, beat the Cubs 83 to 30. San Pedro, however, was downed 39 ' 2 to 641 ' 2 . The triangular meet with the Seahawks and the Bears ended with Compton ahead with 68 points as 80 to Wilson ' s 57 and Redondo ' s 5. In the Bay League finals Compton entered several men and finished in second place, slightly ahead of third place holders. Huntington Park. Woodrow Wilson took first with 24 J 2 points, Compton second with 25. and the Spar- tons third with 24J 2 points. Inglewood, Venice, Santa Monica, and Redondo finished as listed after Huntington Park. Belprez. Buster, and Bakos took firsts in their events for a majority of the Lion score. The Compton Cee class tracksters finished the season with a fine rating. Hundred Thirteen THF DrCTHIM C Class Track They took third in the Bay League meet and all but one of their other meets. Captain Tatman. Phiffer. Candillo. and Parks were the chief point makers for the Lion Babes, usually placing well up in their events. Two school records were shattered when Captain Tatman set new marks of 10 3-5 seconds in the 100-yard dash and 14.1 seconds in the 1 20-yard low hurdles. The Lion Babes suffered their only defeat at the hands of the ancient ri- vals, Huntington Park, whose Cees finished seventh in the league meet. The score of the downfall was Compton 34 and Huntington Park 42. Against Venice the outcome was much better. Compton taking the meet by a lone point 39 to 38. Woodrow Wilson ' s Bear Cubs were taken into camp by a better score of 41 2-3 to 35 1-3. The results of the meet between the Compton and San Pedro Cees was nearly identical, being 41 to 36. In the triple meet, the Compton lightweights finished even better stacking up 44 points to 27 for Redondo and 26 for Wilson. In the Bay league Cee class meet the events were hotly contested. The meet was a battle among those taking the first five places. The final scores were Venice 25, Redondo 1 9 ! 2 ■ Compton 17 1 ?. San Pedro 16 1 ?, Santa Monica 2Yl, Wilson 7, Huntington Park 5, and Inglewood 0. Hundred Fourteen IHF. SPCIHIM Track Leiiermcm Hundred Fifteen THF PrCIRIM Lack of experience and a multitude of errors placed the Lion baseball team out of the race for the title early in the season. Coach Eddie Suggett started the season with only three veterans, Captain Dell Canfield, Noel Eckersley, and Warren Boswell. Several potential stars were discovered among those who turned out for early season practice but lack of experience hindered the team ' s progress. At the date this was written Compton had a record of three losses and one tie, with games against Venice, Huntington Park, Redondo still to be played. The season opened with a thrilling battle against the Wilson Bears. The game was finally called off because of darkness when the score stood 1 6 to 16. The next game, with San Pedro, was a complete upset, the Lions losing 19 to 0. Numerous errors accounted for this downfall. The following week, however, the Lions staged a come back which nearly resulted in their defeating the league ' s most powerful team, the Inglewood Sentinels. For eight innings the score was Compton 1 and Inglewood 0. In the final inning the Sentinels scored three runs, and the Lions were able to bring in only one more run to end the game, Inglewood 3 to Compton 2. Somewhat slowed up by this struggle the Lions dropped a close game to Samohi the following Friday. The score was Santa Monica 9 to Compton 5. Canfield and Boswell lead the Compton batting percentage column. A number of inexperienced men, Verbeck, Miller, Billy Schleibaum, Gilman, Hunt, Hester, and Fred Schleibaum, have shown up very well. Present appearances indicate that Inglewood will get the title, with San Pedro close behind. Hundred Sixteen m,nti 1-1 I  ? lenms Although the Tennis team did not have a successful season, much practical experience was gained: and the squad with the exception of Abe Santoire. Alvin Buck, and Bert Svenson will be back for the next season with a more optimistic outlook. After a rather disastrous practice season the squad lost the first two Bay League matches by a close score, losing to Woodrow Wilson 5-4 and to San Pedro 6-3. They then lost to the Inglewood team but the remaining matches against Santa Monica. Huntington Park, Venice and Redondo are expected to at least split even. The first doubles team composed of Rex Dixon and Abe Santoire is undefeated up to the date of this writing and their chances for an undefeated Bay League record look very good at the present time. Glade Mastain and Max Dixon took care of the singles and did not fare so well, but they both return next year and expect to improve their record. Since second doubles do not count much in the way of scoring, many teams were given a chance to gain experience. Some of them were: Bert Svenson and Alvin Buck, Bob Thorne and Bill Marvel, and Fred Abbott and Micky Smith. Svenson and Buck proved to be the steadiest of this lot. Much of whatever success the team did attain was due to Kelsey Petterson, junior college captain, who took the responsibility of coaching the squad. It was especially his adept work with the first doubles team that made them a winning combination. Hundred Seventeen THF DPCJHIM Earl R. Pine Paul E. Mickey Herschel Smith Eddie Suggett Harold Lovsjoy Athletic Directors The coaches of Compton Union High School play a very important part in the development of the school as well as the development of athletics and winning of championships. Earle R. Pine, head of the athletic department and varsity football coach, became a member of the faculty in 1924. In the fall of 1925 he coached the wonder team which entered the Southern California play-offs. Again in 1928 he developed a team which was recognized as the greatest prep team on the Pacific Coast. In 1925 coaches Eddie Suggett and Paul E. Mickey came to Compton. Coach Suggett was graduated from Whittier College where he earned a position on the mythical Ail-American football team. He coached Middleweight football two years then advanced to junior college football. Coach Mickey has coached the Varsity basketball for five years and light- weight football four years. He has developed several championship teams during this time. In the spring of 1927 Frank G. Powars became athletic trainer, light- weight basketball coach and assistant varsity football coach. Coach Herschel Smith, former U. S. C. track star, entered the coaching staff at Compton in the fall of 1927. His first year at Compton he coached a championship B football team. He also, won the jaysee track title th.s year. Entering Compton this fall. Coach Harold Lovejoy took over lightweight football and high school track. Coach Lovejoy was graduated from U. S. C. and was a coach at Fairfax high school before coming to Compton. Hundred Eighteen THF UPCTHIM Girls Physical Training This department has a complete and progressive program which carries Compton Union High School girls through a course of physical instruction. A variety of gymnastics is offered allowing girls to change their activities from year to year. Corrective classes are given for those who need them. Favorable reports have been received from parents of students in these classes whose conditions have been improved permitting them to return to regular gym work. Freshmen girls are given health talks cnce a week as part of the regular freshmen program. Any girl who has satisfactorily completed two years of regular gym work is privileged to enter a special class either in dancing, tennis, or sports. Dancing classes are divided into three groups, two beginning classes in clogging, a class in soft shoe work, and a class in dancing. Girls in these classes presented the program given at the annual May Day fete in honor of the mothers. A Day in Spring was the theme. All gym classes contributed to the entertainment. Dancing choruses and special dances for the operetta Aloha Land were presented also by the special dancing classes. Tennis has been an unusually popular sport this year since a greater num- ber of girls have enrolled than in any previous year. The school tennis team is selected from the various classes. Interclass and interscholastic competition is met by the tennis team. Gym classes organize, according to the season of the year, teams for basket- ball, hockey, volleyball, and baseball. There is interclass competition in all these sports. A system of point earning towards a perpetual athletic cup is followed. The class whose teams have received the highest total for the entire year is awarded the cup at the close of school in June. Under the chairmanship of Miss Margaret Blankenship. who has charge of special dancing classes, this strenuous program is carried out. Assisting her are Miss Forence Davison who has charge of the special tennis classes. Miss Flor- ence Treadway is in charge of corrective and health work, and Miss Elvirda Rutherford, a newcomer to the department, directs the freshmen classes, a special sports class, and assists Miss Treadway with the health talks. Each teacher besides hav ' ng classes in regular gymnastic work, teaches certain special classes, and coaches a team after school hours. Hundred Nineteen THF DrCTlHIM Girls ' Hockey Team Hundred Twenty THF DPC.THIM Girls ' Baseball Team Hundred Twenty-One THF ai£I±ill Girls ' Dancing Class Hundred Twenty-Two THF DPCIPIIM Russell W. : Why did you stop singing !n the choir? Frances M.: Because one day I didn ' t sing and somebody asked if the organ had been fixed. Russell W. : Why does a school teacher close her eyes when kissed? Gordon: I don ' t know, why does she? Russell: So her pupils can ' t see. I wish I were in Alaska, said the condemned man who was to be hung at sunrise. Raymond H.: He speaks the dirtiest foreign language. Bart H.: What is it? R. H.: Piglatin. Lola Fortune: They say he ' s a connoisseur of fine metal works. Virginia C. : Yes. He collects spoons in the best places. Must Be a Butcher I never sausage eyes as thine. And if you ' ll butcher hand in mine. And liver ' round me every day. We ' ll seek some ham-let far away. We ' ll meat life ' s frown with life ' s caress And clever road to happiness. Ray W.: When I eat bananas I can ' t sleep. Bob P.: With me its just opposite. When I sleep I can ' t eat bananas. Cash: If a man steals — no matter — what — he will live to regret it. Charlotte D. : You used to steal kisses from me before we were married. Cash: Well, you heard what I said. Heavens, said Marion Collins as she inspected Granny ' s wedding ring. What heavy, unwielding things those were 50 years ago. Yes, dear. said Granny, but you must remember that in my day they were made to last a life time. Hundred Twenty-Three THF trC.THIM Gordon C. : A fellow wrote me a note saying he ' d shoot me if I didn ' t keep away from his wife. Weston G. : Why didn ' t you keep away from his wife? Gordon C. : He didn ' t sign his name. Nice old lady: What nice little boys you are and how old are you? Stater twins: Twelve years old. Stater twins: Yes ' m. Six years apiece. Miss Tipton: I ' m going to give you a piece of my mind. Sam P. : Just a small helping, please. For that tired feeling — sit down. Izzy Abbott: I should like to try that frock on in the window. Assistant: Sorry, madam, but the managment will not allow that. Would you care to try it on in our private fitting room? Traffic cop: Say, didn ' t you see me wave at you? Marion Collins: Yes. you fresh thing, and if Mike were here he ' d paste you one for it. Does double exposure mean the same thing as two-timing? Kenny P: My girl never talks unless she has something to say. Scotty: Mines just the opposite. Whenever she has anything to say, she ' s so surprised she has a thought that she can ' t say it. Nancy K: Breakfast is ready, dear. Orrin M: It can ' t be — I havn ' t heard you scraping the toast yet. Slykhous: A catalyst is something that aids in the completion of a re- action that takes no active part in it. Can you illustrate. Dick W.: A glass egg. Dickie Hanna: Have you been getting a haircut? Geno: No! I just had my ears moved down an inch. Raymond C. : I ' ve changed my mind. Bunky: Does the new one work any better? Gordon D. : Why can ' t you sleep? Mildred M.: Well, you see, every time I fall asleep the jar wakes ' me up. Mouse: Why didn ' t they play cards in the Ark? Dempsey: I don ' t know. Mouse: Because Noah was sitting on the deck. Cop: I ll have to give you a ticket. Doris Y.: No thanks, I wouldn ' t care to go to the policeman ' s ball. Hundred Twenty-Four A I. M 1: in iTii w IHF PPCIHIM 1 DE VORKINT -tt- Official Photographer for r The Spectrum ' ' JL..L. +-r 1 735 SOUTH HILL STREET LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA PHONE TUCKER 7887 Hundred Tioenty-Five THF DPCIHIM T ' Adgood ' WEstmorf 4477 ' It Pays To Play ' Adams Goodman Co., Inc. Sporting Goods -tt- Equipment: Football - Basketball Baseball - Track Gym Equipment -tt- Golf - Guns - Ammunition Tennis - Fishing Tackle 1041 South Broadway Los Angeles. California — ,„_„.{. Hundred Twenty-Six THF DFCTHIM -it- The cover of this Annual was created by Weber-McCrea Company, Inc. 421 East Sixth Street Los Angeles, California I — it— 1 I I Engraved Invitations, Announcements Swan Fountain Pens — Blue Bone or Chancellor School Supplies, Golf and Tennis Supplies H. S. Crocker Company, Inc. Stationers I 258-260 South Los Angeles Street 649 South Spring Street I LOS ANGELES ; Telephone VA. 1361 1 -tt- 125 West Broadway in LONG BEACH Telephone 639-613 | - - I SAN FRANCISCO FRESNO SACRAMENTO i Hundred Twenty-Seven THF .PPC Mountain View Dairy Products Aid In Helping You To Make The Grade -tt- A Accept our con- k M gratulations, and I ■ yowr future Sue- m ] c ss. M«y Health, f t Wealth and Hap- 1 piness await you ™ «f ff rj; rwrw w ft 1 Y? road. W To gain success of any kind In a world of big affairs, Takes sturdiness of heart and mind To shoulder a load of cares. You ' ve made the grade in every class. And now you ' ve graduated — Take this advice my lad and lass And you ' ll be compensated. Keep up the work of keeping fit. Add daily to your store Of bodily strength and mental grit As well as to your lore. Let Mountain View add its help too With products made for health, You ' ll find they ' re quite an aid to you Along your road to wealth! -tt- Hundred Twenty-Eight THF DPC.TDIIM -,„_+ COMPLIMENTS OF:— Herbert ' s Machinery Co., Ltd. Complete machine tool equipment for vocational training departments. Lathes, Drills, Grinders, Milling machines, etc. -«- When it ' s Machinery think Herberts - - 401 E. 3rd St. Los Angeles QUALITY SERVICE j D. H. Burden Material Co. D. H. BURDEN, President -tt- Sand, Rock, Decomposed Granite and a Full Line of Plastering and Building Materials. -tt- Phone Compton 5511 •J ii «ii in :i : i mi mi ml— mi mi lln mi mi mi 1111 im mi mi mi I ■ , „„_„}. PACIFIC ELECTRIC RAILWAY Special Party Service Special cars, motor coaches or special trains can be chartered to take parties to various points in Southern Cali- fornia. You will be surprised at the low cost. Investigate. -tt- FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Inquire at Local Ticket Office, Phone TUcker 7362 — or write F. E. BILLHARDT, General Agent, -tt Pacific Electric Railway Passenger Department 617 Pacific Electric Building, Los Angeles i „i — , „_„_„, — „ , — + Hundred Twenty-Nine F IP ' «■ i Headquarters for Football and other Athletic Equipment GEIB LUMBER CO. ' A Sliver or a Train Load - - 218 East Myrrh Street Phone Compton 5221 Compton, Calif. CO Hundred Thirty THF DrCTHIM i ' t i (or All Ages 1 t JSchool Clothes I ALL THE WORLD ' S A STAGE ...and Man must dress the part he hopes to play! J)esmond ' S FiOe Los Angeles Stores STYLE ! j I That is one word that ap- I 1 I and he is the fellow who | I peals to the college man, I I sets the styles. ! I -tt- I i Clothers and Furnishers to I Men and Boys | MIDDOUGH ' S i Broadway at Locust I LONG BEACH, CALIF. +._:,, ._,„_ , , , . KEEN SHOPPERS Welcome the opportunity to make their selections from com- plete stocks of Merchandise especially selected for them by a corps of experts buyers. -n- WE OFFER YOU THIS SERVICE J C PENNEY CO 258 East Main Street Compton, California Hundred Thirty-One THF DUPIHIM ., ,.,. .... ,„, .,„ .... ,,„ .„, ,„, .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... ,., .... — — — „„ ,,„ ,,„ „„ „„ „ J, II till UN UN ]||| UN UN , .,, Mil llll IIII III! Mil III) Mil Mil III ' . 1 Ml nil nil III. mi MM III! llll III! II •(■ IDEAL POTATO CHIPS -8- IDEAL FOOD PRODUCTS CO., INC. 909 W. Jefferson Street I I I LOS ANGELES I T i Always Fresh and Crisp Phone Richmond 4920 I I ,$,„ ,|||_ [m „„ ,„, „„ ,|||_,||l , ra ;,ll llll mi llll llll llll llll llll llll llll llll Mil llll MM Mil MM |||,__|lll— 11.1— llll — I I Phone HUmbolt 3512 ! -tt- THE WM. LANE COMPANY Sporting Goods 108 E. Adams Street at Main Los Angeles -it- Class and Award Sweaters Athletic Cut Bathing Suits Tennis - Golf -«- I Generous Discount Allowed Students of Cotnpton High School I The Best in Sporting Goods J I I ,j,„ — „, — in — mi — tin in n„ — m —  — ... — 1.1 — mi — .., — .11 — .11 — .111 — .... — a — 1111 — m — 1111 — m — nu — mi — m, — m — ...1 — ... — ,,„ — ,,4, Hundred Thirty-Two THF DPCTHIM ._ A REPUTATION for fair dealing THE T. V. ALLEN COMPANY -8- Makers of Class Rings, Graduation Announcements - Book Diplomas Prize Cups - Medals - Trophies -it- I 810 816 Maple Avenue Los Angeles 1 •gtll HU— llll — ,111 — IHI — Nil —llll— 1111——. 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Main St. Compton Which is it for you — Business or a Profession The Los Angeles Desk Co. 848-850 S. Hill Los Angeles Everything For Your Office Hundred Thirty-Four THF DPCTMIM Late Happenings MAY DAY FETE In honor of the mothers of Compton students, the girls of the school entertained with a program know as the May Day fete, an annual event. Hundreds of mothers gathered in the amphitheater on the warm spring after- noon of May 2. The program consisted of dances given by girls of the dancing classes, and the coronation of the May Queen, Kathryn Mulcahy. The dancers dressed in costumes of all colors enlivened the performance. After the dances, refreshments were served to the mothers. JUNIOR PROM Again gayiety prevailed at the annual Junior prom held the evening of May 16 at the Long Beach Breakers Hotel in the Cocoanut Grove Ballroom. Last year the class of ' 30 initiated the custom of an annual Junior prom to be given by the Junior Class in honor of the graduating Seniors. This year the class of ' 31 continued the practice. It is hoped to establish this event as an annual tradition of the school. LETTERMEN ' S BANQUET That the new members were given a warm reception at the annual initia- tion banquet of the Lettermen ' s club was the opinion of the old members the evening of June 7. Several new members of the club were given the works at the banquet following a Hell Week of sorrow for the pledges. The new members were forced to serve tables, sing, dance, entertain, and wash dishes. 4, n , ,„ Arleigk R. Kerr Fine Jewelry ' ' Happiness prevails among those of the who have received graduation Gifts that Last ' CLASS OF ' 30 KERR ' S FINE JEWELRY 247 E. Main St. Compton Calif. of - WREDEN Best Meats, Fish and Poultry Exclusive Southern Californ ' a distributors for Rainbow Angling Club ' s genuine Rainbow Trout and Todd ' s Old Virginia Hams and Bacon. 1 29 South Main Street 129 South Main Street Los Angeles Phone MUtual 4351 Wreden Packing and Provision Co. Hundred Thirty-Five THF DPCJHIM '   Appreciation This twenty-seventh edition of The Spectrum is now complete and is the finished product of months of planning and diligent working. We have endeavored to add as many new features as possible, making this year book a treasure to its owner. To the members of the Staff I am especially indebted — for without their splendid efforts and cooperation, the editing of this book would have been utterly impossible. Mere words cannot express my deep apreciation of the untiring work of Miss Consuelo Tachet, the faculty advisor. Her constant advice and assistance are responsible for the success of the composition of this edition to a very large degree.  ! To Miss Helen Ryan and her art students. I wish to express appreciation for the beautiful art work which has made our book attractive; to Miss Daggett and the drama class for their splendid presentation, the proceeds of which they gave to the Spectrum fund; to Edwin Strickland for his clever cartooning which made the calendar so much more interesting; to Mr. Comstock. for his invaluable assistance and his efficient handling of the printing: to Mr. Belprez and his orchestra for the generous assistance in the pay assembly for the annual; to Mr. Jack Cannicott of Commercial Arts, for his assistance and suggestions, and his attention to our every request: to Mr. Johnson, and his help in the advertising in the year book, to Mr. Ehers, of the DeVorkin Studio, and to many others who gave their valuable time and service to make this Spectrum a success. 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