Downey High School - Volsung Yearbook (Downey, CA)

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Herman Achtermeyer, Walter Armantage Helen Boheim, John McBoy1e, Billy Townsley. Councilorsg Mr. Frank Otto. Helen Curtin, Mr. J. W. Wright, Dean Krebs, Mrs. Pearl S, Stewart. THE STUDENT BODY OFFICERS OF FIRST SEMESTER Pfexideuf .........................,....,,......,,,l..,..........,....................,,.. HERMAN ACHTBRMEYER Vim-President .......... ..,,...,., W ALTER ARMANTAGE Secretary ........,,., ............ H ELEN Box-nam Treaxurer ....... ,........,. ...,.. ........,. .,........ B 1 L L Y TOWNSLEY The first semester activities of the Student Body were carried on in an efficient and successful manner. The Student Body president proved to be very competent in performing his duties. Diversified programs brought enjoyment to all of the students. Some of the outstanding and most popular programs were the puppet show given by The Hollywood Marionettesg the dramatization of Rip Van Winkle and selections from Shakespeare, by Mr. Greenleafg a talk by Dr. Aurelia Reinhart, the president of Mills Collegeg and Mr. Rotto's impersonations of famous characters in history and literature. Assembly programs, which were excellent examples of student talent, were given by the dramatics club and the public speaking class. The pep rallies, spon- sored by different organizations of the school, gave impetus to a fine spirit of enthusi- asm and co-operation which was shown by the Student Body in supporting the foot- ball and basket-ball games. The Student Body play, which was presented by an excellent cast, was a success both as a dramatic production and as a financial project. Financial aid was received by the Student Body from the school store. The divers organizations which consist of members of the Student Body were unusually active this semester and brought beneficial activities and programs to the members. A fine co-operation has been shown by the students and classes in all phases of Student Body activity. Page 16

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' r f J r .' ,1 1,4 fgfjf I v r1.1 -i J J 191 I f V , 'f' 1 fp- ff 'J ' lfj V , 1 I, , .V , ,n w 1. f-1' aft, f- f ,ywffl OTTO, FRANK F. Supervising Principal, Mathematics WRIGHT, JOSEPH W. Vice Principal, Science WALKER, WILLIAM L. Junior High School Prin- cipal, Social Science COLEMAN, ROY H. Vocational POWELL, MURIEL E. English, Civics. Economics- and French RAND, GRACE D. Spanish and Latin McCLEAN, MARGARET Physical Education and Social Science LEGER, BERNICE Library, Public Speaking. and Dramatics PERDEW, JEANETTE English, Speech, and Dramatics BURBECK, PERRY J. Vocational WILLIAMS, LELAND H. Physical Education KELLY, BERNI ECE Commerce NIMMO, MIDA E. Art STEWART, PEARL S. History, Civics, Econ- omics, and Social Science CAGLE, MAYBELLE W. Domestic Science. Domestic Art, and General Science MARTIN, HELEN B. Music FREEBORN, MARJORIE Mathematics and Science BURROWS, MARJORIE Latin, English, and Music RINIKER, FLORENCE English SLATTER, FRANCES Mathematics SANDERS, KARYON B. General Scicnce, Biology, and Domestic Science HILL. HELEN W. Social Science, Junior Busi- ness Training, English and Mathematics PALM ER, PAULINE Secretary 1 . f, ff' , 1, THE FACULTYAQ ,- Jn, li 1' A ,V L 1' I Page 15 X

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THE ATHLETIC PROGRAM AT DOWNEY The most acceptable bases of education are the Seven Cardinal Principles: namely-health, home life, leisure time, fundamental vocational processes, mastery of tool technique, character, and citizenship. It is of interest to note how closely Physical Education and Athletics contribute to these objectives. In our program at Downey, health determines what the student is capable of doing. No student is allowed to participate in Athletics if there is any danger of imparing his health. The regular program is such that it provides activity which will build up the student's vitality, helping him to carry through a day's work. Other than physical exercise, we provide situations that are mentally stimulating and which call for original thinking and acting from the students. Then, too, the social contacts made between the student players of Downey to each other, then be- tween Downey players and players of the other schools, are invaluable in later life. Through the activities of our athletic program we are able to reach over ninety- eight per cent of the students in school. Over seventy per cent of whom, at one time, became proficient enough in one particular sport to meet with the other schools. Fundamental processes are skills-neuro-muscular skills or the controlling of one's body, safety skills or the ability to take care of oneself whether it be on the athletic Held, in the country, or in the city. Physical Education and Athletics contribute much to home life and leisure time. Through various games that are taught at school, there are values for proper home life. The ideas or the contacts with other students when at school convey new ideas and a broader outlook, The actual participation in games fortifies the students for activity in their leisure time. IVIan's working hours are constantly being cut down, giving him more leisure time. The education for leisure time in youth will determine how he will use this extra time. This leisure time education cannot be over-emphasized. Of most importance in Physical Education is sportsmanship. Our aim, through a well directed and supervised program, is to have good sportsmanship both in and off the field. At no time is the thought oi winning through poor sportsmanship or foul play tolerated. The name and reputation of the school is more important than winning. This name, or attitude, however, does not lessen, but increases our desire to win fairly and squarely, playing our best in the game for all there is in it. In addition, our desire is to help the student improve his self-control through situations that are trying for him. In these ways we try to aid the student to be a stronger and cleaner man and citizen of his town, community, and nation in later years. We Want him to carry into after life, not only a greater physical skill and vigor, but also a more wholesome outlook on life and a fairer attitude toward his fellow man. Page 17