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

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Focus: i hty Mustangs TEARING DOWN OLD gym put focus on the completion of the construction project. TRANSFER OF GAVEL to fall ASB president, Alex Crow- ley, began the focus on student government. 6 A year to be proud of-1964 at John Muir High School! Spirited Mustangs showed their appreciation of a long- terrn building and rehabilitation proj- ect by literally ageing to work. Stu- dents took shovel in handy to build a new outdoor quadand amphitheater on the plot of the old girls' gym. t y Interest in clubs and a c t i v i t i e s reached a new highyas over ten new clubs were formed, ranging from ski- ing to Chinese. Parents b e c a m e uBoosters', as this group turned out in larger numbers than ever to sup- port Muir's athletic program. School spirit soared with a league-leading football team backed by an enthusi- astic pep squad which promoted tra- ditional Mustang spirit. FOCUS ON ACADEMICS was exemplified by offering for the first time, a Chinese language class, taught by Mr. Norman Nathan.

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- .uzsgvz Accomplish More in 1964 The Blazer rated All-American from the National Scholastic Press Asso- ciation. The band, orchestra and cho- ral department gave masterful per- formances to student and community audiences, While the art department provided open displays of student talent. Emphasis on keeping up with the times was exemplified by the addition of Chinese to the language depart- ment, already offering five major languages including Russian. A new secretarial lab provided the latest teaching methods with modern elec- trical equipment. Fall and spring ASB government fo- cused on more benefits for all stu- dentsg active commissions enriched campus life. STEVE SCOTT ASSlSTS Ray Sharp in building the wall of 763. UNICYCLING CHEER LEADER Lane Hauck helped put focus on more pep than ever. 7