Fullerton Union High School - Pleiades Yearbook (Fullerton, CA)

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HE PLEIAD Fllarrvmrll As we draw near the end of our four years of high school, we have a feeling of sadness that we must soon leave these pleasant surroudings for wider fields. The wish comes to us that we might staybut the realization that the great opportunities of life are in front of us shows that we must go on and make room for those who may follow. VVe felt a degree of the genial, democratic spirit during the first few years, but not until we had been here four years, did we realize the full value of the friendly and kindly spirit which seems a vital part of this school. The high standard of scholarship and athletics have set up before us ideals which we can follow and uphold in years to come. XVe also appreciate the generous spirit of the Juniors whose only show of rivalry was manifested in an amiable spirit. So by this means the Class of 1920 wishes to say farewell. VVe hope that as time passes these ideals and this spirit of friendship and democracy will be cherished and upheld so that all of us will be proud to be graduates of the Fullerton Union High School. Elhanka The staff of 1920 has had great pleasure in editing the annual Pleiades due to the fact that everyone called upon to help it in any way has been ready and willing. Mr. l'lummer has given generously of his time on all occasions. Miss Mansur, as faculty adviser, has been a constant source of inspiration and a very capable aid. Mr. Retszolcl, the photographer, has made numerous trips to Fullerton to take pictures which appear in this book. The printing Firm of Giles SL jolly was always considerate and has done ex- ceptionally good work. The excellence of the engravings we owe to the American Engraving and Electrotype Company of Los Angeles, and the helpful suggestion of Mr. Smith, a representative. XYe also wish to extend thanks to the Dramatics Department of the school for the financial aid it has rendered. C 7 e twelve

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Greater illullvrinn Hninn Eigh Srhnnl Fullerton Union High School is famous for its wonderful athletic team, its splendid equipment, the beauty of its campus, and the efficiency of its entire system. That Fullerton has won fame for her scholastic work is shown by the splendid records made by Fullerton graduates at Stanford, Berkeley and other well-known colleges. Fullerton is growing fast, in fact, the attendance has doubled practically every three years since 1906. ln view of the fact of the rapid growth which the school has made, the Board of Trustees has seen fit to make plans whereby the entire school might be enlarged. The Board offered a prize of S2500 for the best plan for the enlargement of the school. After due considera- tion, Mott M. Marston of Los Angeles was awarded the prize. ln his set of plans the development and enlargement of the entire system was taken into consideration. The first building which is to receive attention is the cafeteria, which will probably be followed by the Domestic Science and Art building. This reconstruction will be a great advantage to all who attend the school, and we, who are to be benefited by these improvements, wish to ex- press our appreciation to the Board of Trustees and the entire district through this, our school book. Srhnnl Spirit There is no impelling force that does more to place a high school or col- lege among leading educational institutions than does the school spirit. It is the strong feeling or emotion that causes students, faculty, alumni and all who are interested in school to do everything in their power to assist in raising the standards and keeping the ideals for which the school stands. It is this force that makes debators study long hours in preparation and at the critical time to use all of their knowledge and ability to wing this force that makes the athletes train faithfully, give up privileges and during the final contest, to give evey ounce of strength and energy in order that their school may be victorious. School spirit is probably the most easily shown at athletic contests, but the true enthusiasm will show itself in support of debates, and all literary activities, in the attention given to speakers, and in a wide variety of ways. Our student body has shown enviable school spirit during the last few years and it seems that this is growing to be a very essential part of our school life. VVe have supported our different activities whole-heartedly and have taken our victories and our defeats in a sportsmanlike manner. VVe hope in future years that this same school spirit will be fostered and maintained, that our defeats and victories will be met in the same honorable way and that Fullerton Union High School will become noted for her clean sportsmanlike school spirit and will be pointed out as an example for others to follow. 'lm-M1

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