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

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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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--5 -1 X 1 'ffl fi if fi Y! 1. .nllfff a In 1954, blueprints for the school were completed and construction began in September of the same year. In the short year and a half, a rapid growth took place, and a multi-million dollar architectural dream was born where recently was an almost empty field. Above are pictures of Mr. Lewis and the contractor checking blueprints of our school. Also shown is a stage during construction. The dream of Poly first started to be- come a reality when john H. Francis became head of the Commercial Depart- ment of Los Angeles High School. Poly- technic opened its doors in 1905, as the second high school in the city, and with a student body of a thousand. That year the Polytechnic Student was born, and with it the spirit of Poly. 4 I

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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.