John Marshall High School - Barrister Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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Latin applied Students who begin a language just because it is required for college entrance often find themselves continuing it for love of the subject. The course holds their interest, not only for the language itself, but for the knowledge which is gained of the customs and literature of the coun' tries where it is spoken. Conversation, the sing- ing of folks songs, and the reading of modern newspapers help to make the classes lively. lohn Marshall students are given a choice of three languages. They may choose the language of Spain, or of France, or Latin, the tongue of ancient Rome. With a swish of the brush and a dab of paint, the art pupils turn out many clever posters and attractive signs advertising school activities. Furthermore, every gayly decorated dance is an example of the ingenious efforts of these boys and girls. The life-like sketches, the clever costume designs, the attractive jewelry displays, and the unusual leatherwork creations that often adorn the showcases give concrete evidence of the excellent training given pupils in our many art classes. Still life? ' ls French class Tooling xNf Q- 45

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Madam Chairman! It says here- Classes in public speaking and debate at Marshall are designed to help the student to think clearly and logically and to improve his style of delivery. Every pupil is entitled to com- pete in the eliminations for the oratorical and extemporaneous speech contests sponsored annually by prominent community groups. Mar- shall each year holds a debate tournament at the completion of which a beautiful trophy is awarded to the winning team. This fall the affirmative team, ably represented by Bob Pat- terson and Bob Solomon, defeated a strong negative team composed of Miriam Reiss and Muriel Chelin. The subject was Resolved: That every able-bodied male citizen of the United States should be required to have one year of full-time compulsory military training before at- taining the present draft age. Every student enrolls in at least four terms of English. ln the tenth year the pupil endeavors to orient himself to the complex life of the mod- ern high school, and to lay for himself a firm foundation in grammar and usage. The eleventh year opens to the student several fine courses in literature designed to develop in him an appreciation for the better works. both classical and modern. Those students who wish training in self-expression have a fine opportunity af- forded them in the drama classes. Graduates from Marshall who have entered universities have frequently expressed their appreciation for training in the technique of writing offered them in advanced composition. This year a new course, senior problems, has been introduced to prepare the student for the days that lie be- yond graduation. As taught at Marshall the social studies are a fascinating group. The student is able, as he views the parade of history, to compare events of the past with those of the present, He devel- ops a broader viewpoint in relation to happen- ings of his own time. Through courses in civics and United States history he gains a broader knowledge of his own nation. l-le delves into the basic fundamentals of the American Consti- tution and thus he is better able to understand the intricate workings of our government. That's a debatable point

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lust the type Drawn to scale The crowded classrooms of art metal and jewelry are positive proof of the popularity of this subject. The student, taking the metal in its crude form, fashions it into pins, rings, bracelets, and many other forms of jewelry. He selects his own materials, does his own designing, solder- ing, engraving, and polishing. The attractive displays arranged by these classes in the school show-cases create a chorus of oh's and ah's. The making of Victory rings, bearing the in- signia V, and silver identification tags in many forms have been Very popular this year. This year the print shop has been forced to make many changes. The amount of paper avail- able has greatly diminished the opportunities for extra curricula work, but the ooys are nat idle. Besides doing all the regular school prirpt- ing, they are now engaged in making .significant and attractive cards designed to inpress upon the students the need for patriotism, courage, and clear thinking. Anyone would find a visit to this shop most enjoyable because of the worthwhile activities in progress. Since drafting provides an excellent grounfl- work, this course is a prerequisite for a 'najor in Industrial Arts. The boys begin by drawing basic forms and seek to acquire proficiency n lettering and inking. Speed, neatness, and accur- acy are stressed. ln the advanced ciasses the students draft difficult projects sL,ch as znotbr layouts and gain experience in blue-print work. An alternative course after the first year is architectural drafting. ln this subject the boy gains a knowledge of drafting it relation to structural work. Hold that steady flame