Dana Middle School - Log Yearbook (San Pedro, CA)

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44 iiihrarp The Dana library opened for circulation in March 1928. It is located in the center of the third floor. The artistic interior of light brown fading into soft dark brown on the Walls is beautiful and makes the library atmosphere cheerful and outstanding among those of the Los Angeles district. During these two years, one thousand four hundred vol- umes were accumulatedg beside these, creditable magazines, pamphlets, and picture files were easily reached by any boy or girl. There are many interesting volumes in scientific and me- chanical works and ancient histories, all of which are books that teach instead of merely entertaining. Miss Brilla May Lloyd, the librarian, working With student assistants, endeavored to make the library the center of activity in the school and was justly proud of its progress in this direc- tion. 38

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L Qrcahe Someone has said: At the end of the road there is happi- ness, so it is with Dana. Standing as it does at the end of Fifteenth Street, it presents a striking combination of a Spanish villa and a modern office. As one enters the attractive foyer his attention is attracted to the left wall, by a map of San Pedro Bay District in 1834, done in colored tiles. Directly opposite is a ship, the emblem of the school, also in colored tiles. Three stucco pillarsi of Corinthian design dominate the steps just above the spacious lobby. To the rear of these is the auditorium, which is the center of all social activities. Toward the rear of the building are two arcades of Span- ish architecture, bordering the two patios of lawn and shrubbery. The school has a total of thirty-eight classrooms and shops. Entirelydetached from the main building are six classroom bungalows. As a whole, Dana presents a pleasing appearance. As the school song says, Dana surely looks good to me. 37

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,ah 4 Qiiafeteria The' Dana Cafeteria is one of the finest in the city school district. It has every convenience for the enjoyment of cook- ing. Mrs. Chadwick supervised the cafeteria, and Miss Lin- denberger superintended the cooking, done by two trained cooks, Mrs. Jensen and Mrs. Evans. The salads, desserts, sand- wiches, and the preparation of the counters were done by the girls' cooking classes each day. The menu was planned before- hand and every effort was made to give a balanced diet to the students. Twelve girls served from five to six hundred students every day. The kitchen crew was a group of ten boys who washed and dried the trays and dishes. An outside counter was maintained. It served hot and cold sandwiches, plate lunches, and drinks for the students who brought their lunches. The faculty had a separate dining room, but were served the same food and in the same manner as the students. ' 39