John H Francis Polytechnic High School - Student Yearbook (Sun Valley, CA)

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We have seen Poly from all angles, from the air, during construc- tion, and now, almost completed, but no school is complete without students. Poly's students were chosen from most of the high schools in the valley. Many came from Verdugo Hills, some were students at North Hollywood, others have memories of their days at Birm- ingham, San Fernando, or Reseda. The first semester was spent in making friends and learning the Poly way. This past year we have put the Poly Way, Victory with Honor, to use. Each of us has done his share in re-building Poly and its spirit.

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I The physical features of the school include a large central Poly- gon. Spreading from it are the classrooms. Directly behind it is the cafetorium, teachers' cafeteria, student store, and the cave. Other structures included both the boys' and girls' gyms, the library, and the administration building. In the near future an auditorium will be added. Due to industrial and commer- cial development, Polytechnic High School chose a new home in the San Fernando Valley. In 1954 blueprints for the new Poly were completed, and construction began in September. In 1955, the old school closed its doors. In the winter of 1956, new Poly opened its doors to carry on the traditions and spirit of the old Poly.

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At the first of the year the yearbook staff took a great deal of time and gave a lot of thought to the name of the year- book. Many staff members were in favor of changing from the Polytechnic Student to some other name. Others felt since the school kept the name and tradition of old Poly the yearbook should be the same. Finally we came to a compromise, the name was left the same only shortened to the Poly Student. Con fQlfl fri Cl,Cbl,hg and g0UQl I'lI'l'lQl'lf eniom OLUQI' diirfefi 670165 ana! Qrganizafionfi Saorfa