Gardena High School - El Arador Yearbook (Gardena, CA)

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a background of culture, and a deeper and more eenuine appreciation of the finer things in life. Through the leadership of Dr. Bruce Gordon Kingsley, Mrs. Carolyn Pearson and Mr. Raymond D. Crawford, the elements of musical composition along with appreciation of the world ' s leading symphonies, oratories and operas ' are taught. In art. Mrs, Burah M. Voelker and Miss Adele C. Hagen have undertaken to develop in the students creative ability as well as skill in drawing, paint- ing and modeling. Instruction ih the appreciation of art is given through the cooperation of Mrs. Anna O. Tyler. Under the splendid direction of Mrs. Helen D. Walker, in drama, much hidden talent has been discovered and developed. Gardens has a right to be proud of the professional quality of the plays produced. Science We offer chemistry, physics, physiology, agri- culture and btoloey in our science department. Mr. John E. Pitman teaches agriculture and some general science; Mr. Victor Koningsmark teaches biology and physiology; Mr. H. F. Pinnell teaches physics and one class in general science:. Mrs. Gertrude Fairbanks is chairman of the department and teaches chemistry and general science. We hear it so often said that we are living in a scientific age; and since that is true, everyone should know at least the simple principles of science. The intelligent person cannot be satisfied to see all the marvelous things we enjov today without wanting to know something about what makes the works go . This information is given in our science courses. Mechanic Arts The Mechanical Arts Department is made up of five shops. The following teachers are in charge of this department: Mr. Reginald Moore is the teacher in the draftinc room: Mr. Ora F. Glass, Head of Department, is teacher in the woodshop; Mr. Harold C. McLendon. teacher in the electric shop; Mr. Charles C. Loomis, teacher in auto repair and machine shop; and Mr. Warren Miller, teacher in the print shop. AH shops do two things — give tryout courses for the Junior Hieh and fundamental trade training in the Senior High. About 350 boys are enrolled in this department. Social Science By a study of the past, social science aims to develop in our young people an understanding of aur many modern day problems; and by presenting the problems of other peoples and the way in which they are solved, we aim to create a better feeling among the nations of the worlct. Miss Sarah B. McKenna is chairman and teaches history: Miss Verona StinehofT teaches history, civics, sociology and economics; and Miss Helen Friebel teaches geography and history. Commercial The aim of this department is to train the stu- dents in business ethics and give them a broader understanding of business methods and procedure Mr. Frank D. Aid is the head of the department and with a staff of four teachers working with him, the commercial department has done much for the welfare of the school. Publicity of all performances of the school, financing of the Lark, the El Arador, and numerous other business features must be carried on in this department. Teachers in order of appearance are Mrs. Ethel P. Cattern, Miss Ada E. Perry. Mrs. Vera C. DeSambad, Miss Kathryn E. FerguFon and Mr. Frank D. Aid. Page Thirteen = W

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Mrs. Olive H. Leonard has charge of the Library and also teaches a class in library work; Miss Merle Peterson has charge of the text book» and helps in the counselor ' s office; Mn John H. Whitely is principal of the school ; Miss La Veta Crump is the vice principal; Mrs. Hazel M. Whedon is school counselor and Mrs. Evamae Bell is the school secretary. Physical Education The physical education department is composed of Mr. William A. McGmnis, Miss Julienne Bayliss. Mr. George H. Freeman and Miss Frances Stephan. They not only teach regular and corrective physical education during the day, but also have a full season of sports for inter-scholastic and inter-class com petition. The boys with their football, basket- ball, track, baseball and tennis, and the girls with their participation in three play days, have brought much credit to the school. Besides these, assisting with aud calls and the May Day Program has made a full year ' s work for the department. Language and Domestic Science This group is composed of Mrs. Margaret C. Costenbader, teacher of Spanish; Mrs. Sarah S. Scott, who has charge of the Cafeteria and also leaches foods, home management, and home nurs- ing. Miss Frances L. Moloney, teacher of millinery and allied crafts; Miss Julia E. Miller, teacher of clothing and foods; Mrs. Louise F. Kellogg, who has charge of the Foreign Opportunity class; and Miss Albertine Pendleton, who teaches French and Spanish. Mathematics The personnel of the mathematics department is Mr. H. F. Pinnell, Mrs. Myrrl l. Maxfield. and Mrs. Anna O. Tyler. Two other teachers. Miss Pendleton and Miss Sarah B. McKenna, also have several classes (each). Mr. Pinnell, acting head of the department, specializes in trigonometry and solid geometry; Mrs. Tyler directs all geometry classes, and the algebra is in the hands of Mrs. Maxfield. Several students in the upper classes are work- ing for departmental honors. The first thesis to be presented to the school for honors came from this department. English The English department is composed of the following teachers: Miss Etta L. Montgomery, Mrs. Lorenna V. Keliher, Miss Alice C. Roripaugh, Head of the Department; Mr. Robert E. Robinson, and Mrs. Florence Rumbaugh. Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more ; Or close the wall up with our English dead. . . . On, on, you noble English, Whose blood is fet from fathers of war-proof. . . . Let us swear That you arc worth your breeding; Which I doubt not. Shakespeare If

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fELF-GOVERNMENT is a big factor in the development of the future citizen. This year the Commission form of government has especially shown marked improvement. At the beginning of the year Commissioner Bourquin suggested that each Commissioner be allowed to conduct at least one assembly. By this method each student would become more confident in his ability to address an audience and conduct a meeting. This method was adopted. A Board of Finance was organized which was composed of the com- mission, .faculty adviser, and the principal. The Board w s organized in order to discuss expenditures of student body funds. A very impressive ceremony was planned by the Commission for the dedication of Whitely Field. Several unusually interesting programs have been presented. The Com- mission has aimed to present something new and different in each of its assemblies. There has been a tendency toward the educational along with the entertaining . Especially interesting programs include: The Annual Faculty Program, in which many of our dignified faculty mem- bers performed ; the Shakespeare Contest Assembly, The El Arador Pro- gram. G. A. A. Aud Call, Boys ' Union Aud Call, and countless others. The social activities of this year have been a success. Two Commission parties were held and greatly enjoyed. The senior high school parties had a brge attendance. Three years ago it was said of the Commission: Now, what we need is action — we have the right spirit. Every student should take an interest in school activities. It is fast becoming possible for the majority of the students to take part in school government. About seventy students are members of the Student Conduct Committee, there are several Commission- ers and numerous club offices. Is not the wish expressed three years ago becoming a fact? The Commission wishes to thank Mrs. Whedon, the faculty adviser, for her advice and assistance. Most of their success is due to her willing cooperation. The Commissioners for this year have been Lawrence Bourquin and Edward Rueweler, Commissioners of Affairs; Frank Tatsch and Hueston Harper, Commissioners of Athletics ; Lorraine Dennis and Lillian Cramer, Commissioners of Welfare; Yoshio Kobata and Carroll Spear, Commis- sioners of Arts ; Harold Black and Verne Wenker. Commissioners of Safety. The secretaries were Constance Newland and Lorraine Dennis. The whole student body extends congratulations to the Commission for the work which has been accomplished this semester. ' Page Fourteen ' 1