Lompoc High School - La Purisima Yearbook (Lompoc, CA)

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The L. U. H. S. 1.oMPoe UNION HIGH scHooL IUNIOR ENTERTAINMENT lVith their usual snap and pepi' the Juniors gave the Student Body a pro- gram thc Friday before school closed. The Juniors had been very mysterious all week, and the curtain rose, before an expectant crowd, upon the scene of a family gathered about their Christmas tree. The spirit of Christmas cheer predominated throughout the scene. It was that of a family reunion at Yuletide in a cheery living-room with a big Christmas tree gayly decorated. The plot was very simple, each member of the family was supposed to entertain the others with something which was in keeping with the season. They succeeded, to the delight of the audience as well as the family. The surprise of the occasion was the handing out of delicious popcorn balls by Salvation lassies. The students left the gymnasium munching them and com- menting on how good the play was. THE TRYSTING PLACE The Trysting Placef' the Booth Tarkington play presented by the Sophomore Class, was a great success. The plot was simple. A young man falls madly in love with a beguiling vampire, and, much to the distress of his anxious relatives, is stubborn in his de- termination to win her. The flirtatious idol of his heart meanwhile has other men in mind, and wllcn the lovesiek youth haltingly pours out his love to her, his words are heard by other ears also. At the end, when all who were hidden behind handy pieces of furniture are revealed. the young man finds he has been deceived, that his idol had her true love hidden nearg and he suddenly realizes that he has been mistaken-he doesn't love her at all. LA PRIMERA DISPUTAU The second year Spanish class presented a very clever short play entitled, La Primera Disputaf' or The First Quarrelf, This play portrays a young married couple who after having a petty quarrel. decide not to speak to each other any more. At this time they have an unexpect- ed visit from their aunt, and she, not realizing the state of affairs, exclaims on what a happy life they lead, In an effort to keep the truth from the aunt, the pair tell her they are the happiest couple in Madrid. Through their conversation they forget the bitter words which they had uttered against each other and are thankful to the aunt for having saved them from their first quarrel. Under the able supervision of Mrs. Carlson, and through co-operation and ability on the part of the students, the play proved a great success. THE FACULTY PROGRAM The program given by the faculty before the student body was a scream from beginning to end. Mrs. Carlson presided over a typical country school of which the other mem- bers of the faculty were pupils. One of the best parts of the program was when poor Willie Carroll was brought into school. It seemed that he wanted to go fishing at Solvang instead, Ile took the part of the Cut-up to perfection. The whole cast played their parts well, and the student body found out that their faculty can look mighty different from the way it ordinarily does. tml

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LOMPOC UNION HIGH SCHOOL The L. U. H. S THE SCHOLARSHIP SOCIETY This organization for Senior High School students is to foster a higher stand- ard of scholarship and all round attainmcnts on the part of the students. The Scholarship Federation is a new order, but now of the state have adopted the idea of organization. Our the title of Chapter Number il-9, California Scholarship This year our advisor is Mrs. Carlson. The other Cherry, President, Carmen Oliver, Vice-President, Mildred Treasurer. Students who have earned membership in the Chapter fourths of the time in Senior High, and who are of Senior an official Chapter Pin. nearly all the schools local chapter received Federationf' officers arc: Donald Gentry, Secretary and during at least three- standing, are awarded Two of these pins were awarded last year: one to Elton Nicoles, and the other to Vera Winebrenncr. This year, three of the students have met with the requirements and will be awarded thc pin. A delegation consisting of Mrs. Carlson, Roy McHenry, Donald Cherry, Harold Risor, Cecilie Glidden, and Carmen Oliver, was sent to the Annual Con- vention which was held at Long Beach, December 21, 1923, and heard the very interesting reports of the activities of the different Chapters of the state, and also enjoyed the opportunity of hearing Judge Bledsoe, noted speaker, who de- livered an inspiring address on Organized Law. ASSOCIATED STUDENT BODY SPEAKERS Lompoc High was fortunate this year in the speakers who came there, and in the variety of subjects upon which they spoke. The list of speakers includes Rev. S. C. Schaeffer, Mr. Robinson, F. E. Dunne and Dr. Van Kirk. Mr. Schaeffer gave us a fine talk on Abraham Lincoln, on I.incoln's birthday. This talk was very inspiring. Mr. Robinson, of Santa Barbara High, came here to tell us about student self-government, and the success he has met in the use of that system. Mr. F. E. Dunne, of the National Bureau of Forestry, gave an excellent talk on Fire Prevention during the week in which that subject was stressed. Dr. Van Kirk told us his views concerning the United States' entrance into the League of Nations. As a whole, and individually, the speakers of this year were very good. SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT The one act comedy entitled The Man VVith The Bowler Hat, which was given by the Senior Class, was the first of a series of class programs to be given after A. S. B. meetings this year. It set a high standard for the other classes to live up to, and was melodramatic to the extreme. The scene was laid in a simply furnished living room of a modern middle class home. By mistake a company of actors had hit upon this placc in which to re- hearse their play. The Hero and Heroine, the Villain, and the Bad Man came and went in thrilling succession, while the mystery of the Rajah's ruby was never quite solved. I23l

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Lolswoe uN1oN men SFHOOL The L. U. H. S F RESHMAN RECEPTION Tl1e Freslnnan Reception was held September Ilth with all Freshies but two present. The new teachers, as well as thc Freshmen, were initiated. After initiation, games were playedg and then refreshments, first of cold, unsalted mac- aroni, then of cake and ice cream, were served. Everyone l1ad a marvelous time, and by the end of the evening the Soplnnores had decided that the Freshmen were certainly a game class. F RESHIVIAN RETURN PARTY Early in the year the Freslnnen gave the Sophomores the customary Return Partyi' of the year. The Freshmen showed their ability to entertain by very cleverly giving some Mother Goose rhymes in pantomine, after which we played games and were served light refreshments. We are all looking forward to the reception they will give us when we are Seniors, because it is sure to be a success. ALUMNI ACTIVITIES The activities of the Alumni occur rather spasmodically. These spasms generally take place in the spring, in the form of a senior reception. Last year, the reception was given the week before graduation, and was very unusual in many respects. All the college students were home at that time, and took part in the en- tertainment. The quaint costumes, songs and dances of the Far East lent charm and beauty to the program. The curtain went up the first time on an Oriental tab- leau-cherry blossoms, lanterns and gay cushions piled high against a back ground of black walls. The first number was a song by Mrs. Southard Swartz and a dance by eight lovely ladies in costume. This group then made way for two Chinese maids, Miss Lucille Rudolph and Miss Alverda Bendasher, who danced beautifully together. Miss Eva Jacobs. an accomplished pianist, played several selections, and her music was appreciated by every one. All these things took place during the intervals of the dance, which was the main feature of the evening. They were announced by a sheikish looking person, wrapped in a sheet, who claimed that all the Oriental ladies belong- ed to his haremg but you didn't fool us, Abe Klein. Refreshments were served from booths representing America in the age of the Indians, Hawaii and Japan. The effect of the decorations was very striking. After the dance, a business meeting was held for the purpose of electing new officers for the coming year. Lucille Nicoles was elected president, and VVilliam Negus, secretary and treasurer. Only one other meeting was held during this year and that was at the time of the Berkeley fire, when the homes and possessions of many students were re- duced to cinders. At that time a loan was made by the Loan Association of the Alumni to one of the victims of the fire. -Evelyn Arkley, '23. I2-5l