Eagle Rock High School - Totem Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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The S S. Class of Summer '37 embarked at the port of Eagle Rock High School in September, l93l. With faltering steps, the crew of timid B7's climbed aboard for a six yea rs' voyage of new adventures in scholastic training and social contacts. As timidity changed to self-confidence, physical characteristics developed, and studies became familiar, they were ready to share the joy of Port A9, Spurred on by the leadership of Captain Jay Sarbry, First Mate Jeannette Juett, Second Mate Merle Meade, and Pursers Betty Howard and David Roberts, and with the added inducement of green and white colors flying at high mast, the class' concentrated effort was rewarded by a lovely graduation cere- mony in June, l934, and first class tickets to Senior High. For the first days, usual nautical hardships were endured due to the strangeness of new courses and new officers on the bridges All was well for the next two years, The last year of the voyage, l937, was the most fruitful and enjoyable after the years of research work. Vernon Hall was pro- moted to Captain, with the supporting officers, Margaret Truelsen, First Mate, lone Drake, Second Mate, and Pursers, Dorothy Kathan and Kerry Hodnett, Diversion, planned by Margaret Truelsen, at the i'Old Cafe comprised a suc- cessful program of dancing, games, and a melodrama, The colors green and white were again in accord with the class wishes and were adapted to the class sweaters featuringan original style with collars, a slight fullness of the sleeve, ribbed backs for the girls, and the appearance of a new weave. The class displayed their sweaters December 8th on the athletic deck where a traditional football game between the senior boys was inaugurated. The emblem of a sky- scraper design was chosen to represent 'the tops', The sh ip's rope was uncoiled for a muddy but hilarious tug-of-war which was won by the Senior Bee boys, November l3th marked the disembarkment of the crew for the prom in honor of the Class of WBT. The Senior Aye course, capably steered by Captain Franklin Stucky, First Mate Eleanor Bruch, Second Mate Lotus Leroux, and Pursers Dorothy Kathan and Bill Brown, employed all hands on deck for its program of activity. The senior dignity was forsaken in the joys and pitfalls of a roller skating party February 26th and later at the party of March l2th when the crew donned Hcottons and cordsn to make 'lhayu in the old gym barn, For an enjoyable time at the prom, held April 30th, the class expressed its sincere appreciation to the Class of WB8. Standard pins with the emblem as the guard made their appearance at a gathering of both classes, The Mothers' and Daughters' Tea on April 28th presented an opportunity for the girls and their mothers to discuss graduation dresses. Representatives from the faculty and class chose Neal Fisher, Virginia Stong, and Virginia Beckett as commencement speakers. The elected Ephebians were Virginia Beckett, Robert Franklin, Betty Jane Ross, and Paul Allee. As the S. S. Class of S37 slowly neared the port, one whole day was given over to Class Day activities. Motion pictures, taken by camera crew members, of the various senior events were shown before the entire student body, followed by a ceremony installing the plaque. With graduation exercises on June 23rd the Class of S37 finished its successful voyage, rich in the experience obtained as a co-operative body and the many new contacts with facts of knowledge and personalities.