Los Angeles High School - Blue and White Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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o m Principal Eritcst Warner Olii P Wa To the Winter Class of ' 34 The world is going through a serious economic change. Machinery has made it possible to produce the four fundamentals of life — food, clothing, shelter, and fuel — in sufficient quantities so that all mankind may live in comfort. Fair and wise distri- bution is the big problem of the present age. The long hours of work and the drudgery of a hundred years ago have quite largely been eliminated from the home, the farm, the manufacturing industries and the other great factors in civilization. Leisure time is a definite problem of our age. Wholesome amusement, good read- ing, interest in art and music, and recreational play must be more and more a part of the educational system of our country. The worthy use of leisure time is so vital to school and nation that it was made the theme of this semester ' s Semi-Annual. People of vision in America are realizing that the home and the school must guide the thoughts of our young people along the lines of good citizenship. Leisure time will give the average citizen of America more time for definite, active participation in government. Winter Class of 1934, your teachers thank you for the very fine spirit of co-operation that has been manifested by you. We are confidently expecting that you will take a definite place in the business and professional life of the city; that you -will avail yourselves of the opportunity for clean, wholesome use of leisure time; finally, that as good citizens you will be of real service to your community. We have faith in your integrity and in your ideals. We know that you will look the world squarely in the face and make it a b etter place for the oncoming generations because of your contribution to civilization.

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Miss Wolvertoe ' s M©§saie Dear Winter ' 34: We are living in days that will go down into history as days of unwelcome leisure for thousands of people. Probably leisure is becoming fixed as a greater portion of life for you than it was for your parents. It is well that our Semi- Annual suggests many fine uses for un- occupied hours. The use we make of leisure time tells not only what kind of people we are, but what kind of people we are becoming. May you plan your own leisure with the highest thought- fulness. Sincerely vour friend. Vice-principal Sarah Foss Wolverton MiTo Noble s Messsige To the Winter Class of ' 34: It is not by chance that one of the objectives of our national education society is worthy use of leisure time. Brought about by many different causes, the prob- lem of leisure time has now become one of national importance. Our schools and col- leges must regard this as a grave responsibility resting upon their shoulders. To in- sure the success of our national school r ™ J KK program, students must be taught a sane Bh K and helpful attitude toward all forms R 1 of recreation, and particularly toward k I those that carry over to later life. A man with a hobby is usually happy and con- tented, and, in most cases, a far better citizen. We urge you, the Winter Graduating Class of 1934, to bring into your con- tacts a spirit of true sportsmanship and, thereby, make this world a better and happier place in which to live both for yourselves and for your fellow beings. Very sincerely. Vice-principal Ralph C. S obtc .