John Muir High School - Hoofbeats Yearbook (Pasadena, CA)

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HISIGRY OF THE CLASS OF 1932 The Class of 1932 came into existence at Muir in 1929 and was duly initiated and introduced to the school by the upper-classmen. In 1930, then sophomores, the members were organized as a class with Miss Edith Witherell as adviser. The students elected as their officers Arthur Sperry, president, Bob Salisbury, vice-president, and Ruth Evans, secre- tary-treasurer. As soon as this was done, the class began their activities in earnest. A Valentine party, held in the auditorium on February 15, 1930, was the lirst social activity. The committees were rewarded for their work, for the party was a real success. The next event of interest was the choice of rings and pins. A committee was chosen to submit designs, and the class decided on this important question. The design chosen was distinctive and modernistic. This year was inaugurated the first Junior-Sophomore Frolic-since then a yearly event. The affair was held at the Shakespeare Club House and was greatly enjoyed by all who attended. Many Class-of-'32 girls were active in the Girls' League and the G. A. A. The girls who joined during the membership drive increased the enrollment of the Tech Tri Girl Re- serves considerably. The boys of the class were also interested in athletics and made good showings in all events. The musical ability of the class members was utilized not only by the glee club but also by the orchestra and the band. The Sophomore Class was well represented in the operetta. Besides athletic and musical talent displayed by ,32 members, scholastic ability was shown, for many students earned membership in the Scholarship Society. At the beginning of the junior year, Jim Reynolds was elected president, Junior Simmons, vice-president, Betty Mc Coy, secretaryg and Bill Money, treasurer. As money was needed for the junior-Senior Prom, the juniors set about raising it. On Tacky Day a group of junior artists fashioned dresses of crepe paper for suckers. Groups of girls sold these to the students of the school. A theatre party was held at the Tower Theatre, and this event completed the money-raising projects. The second Junior-Sophomore Frolic was held at the South Pasadena American Legion Clubhouse. The crowning social event of the year was the junior-Senior Prom, held at the Pasadena Golf Club, the night of graduation. At the last meeting of the class, asjuniors, the present senior class officers were elected. Art Sperry was again chosen president, Jean Nickerson, vice-president, Ruth Evans, secre- tary, and Leonard Dorn, treasurer. A senior sweater, green with a green and white moder- nistic 32 on the left side, was selected by the class. The newly elected officers were installed by the outgoing seniors at the class day exercises held in the boys' gym. The class was wished well by the Class of 1931 and emerged in September as full-fledged seniors. Many busy days marked this last year of the Class of 1932. The initial event on the social calendar was a senior matinee dance held the afternoon of November zo, 1931. Following this came the Senior-Alumni Dance at the Masonic Temple during the Christmas holidays. Senior Day was held on January 15. On this day the seniors took charge ofthe school, with the officers acting as administrators. This year the day was taken seriously and was a help rather than a hindrance to the students. An assembly was given by the seniors at which Arthur Sperry presented the class gift to the school. A beautiful set of furniture for the stage composed the gift. A matinee dance completed the day. Tweedles , the senior class play, under the direction of Miss Fry, was presented on April 15. The cast consisted of Jean Nickerson and Rex Cox as leads, with Rene Dahle, Blanche Richardson, Christine Pederson, Bob Underhill, Arthur Velasques, Glenn Cowgill, and Frances Willard supporting. Because of the unexpected illness of Arthur Velasquez, Lawrence Gillman played his part the night of the performance. Three important events marked the last five days of the semester. On June I2 the seniors attended their baccalaureate services at the First Baptist Church. Dr. Daniel F. Rittenhouse preached the sermon. On the morning of June If the senior breakfast was held at Oak Grove Park, after which the students returned to Muir for their class day exercises. As this was the last meeting of the seniors before graduation, the ceremony was quite impressive. Graduation ceremonies took place on June I7 in the Rose Bowl, after which came the last social event for the seniors, the Junior-Senior Prom held at the Maryland Hotel. All good things must end, and however much they regretted it, the seniors had to lcavle.. Tiruly they can say that the four years spent at Muir Tech were among the happiest in t eir ives.

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JAMES M. ABBETT, JR. ..7immy.. Chess Club 3, Ice Skating Club 3, I.ettcrmen's Club 2, 3, 4. mw sci-mol. VVILLIAINI D. ABBETI' Bill Commissioner Boys' Arhle Hi-Y 2, ' Lettermen's Club 2, 3, 4, Football 2, 3, 4, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Track 2. INETTA ABBOTT 4117161140 I.ir0ki Club 43 Dancing Club 4g Tech Tri 3, cr 4. Mask and Dngg JACK ALLEN jack Tech Ticklers 2, 35 Ice Skating Club 2, 3, Hie-Y 4, Golden Trail 4, Boys' Glee Club 4. ROBERT ALLEN Bob PAUL ALTON Paul Squad Leaders' Club 3, 4, Tumblers' Club 3, 4, Hi-Y 4. HAROLD ANDERSON Hal SETH ANDERSON Sew Pickle: Ig Golden Trail 4, Track 2, 3, 4g Football 3, 4, Hi-Y 3, 4. RUBY ARNOLD Tiny Liroki Club 4. RICHARD AI'l'l,l'Xi.-YI' Ditk Swimming 2, 3, 4, Track 3, 4, Football 2, Yell-Leader 2, 3, 4, Tech Ticklcrs 3, 4, Ice Skating Club 2, .IQ Hi-Y 2, 3. MARLYN ASHER MarIy11 Art Club 4. F tics 2 PASADENA JUNIOR i'UI.I.EGE IVIARGARET AUSTIN ulllargareln