Manual Arts High School - Artisan Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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prised that there wasn ' t any razzing, for in my days the schools did that as much as anything else. Behold, Manual, another new rival ! Only it ' s hard to call her that, hecause back in 1913 she was a devoted Manual teacher. Mrs. Belle Clewe, during her teaching career has taught at Franklin, Lincoln, Poly- technic, and Jefferson. But she thinks that there are few schools which offer such wonderful opportunities as Manual does. The thing which she has enjoyed most since she came to Manual is the orchestra concert. She remarked especially of the remarkable attention given by the audi- ence. The fact that a school can develop such a thing as that alone makes it worth while to keep it going. ' hen I discovered Mrs. Clewe she was sorting out papers in a White King Soap box. This was her desk, along with about five cupboards or drawers in about every Iniilding of the school. When Dr. Wilson asked her how she liked the school she said that she wouldn ' t mind having a desk on wheels so that she could pull it after her ! Mr. Arthur R. Williams has come to be head of our Biology De- partment. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin and also took work at Berkeley. Back in Wisconsin he was a prinicpal and also did some scientific work, at other times. Through various positions Mr. Williams has taught people of of all ages, from grammar school pupils to adults. The high school work was the most enjoyable because of work- ing with people at an inspiring age. You know the high school senior thinks he can accomplish something. He is impressed with the ef- ficient system of running the school ; with the school ' s high standards ; and with the work of the class rooms, especially through the class room officers. Mr. W ' illiams said that he had a novel experience, that is attending school with twenty-five of his later pupils. How would you like that, Manualites? Miss Phelps, the stand-bv of Manual Arts, has a sister now who teaches here. Let me introduce Miss Esther Phelps. Miss Phelps taught at Manual Arts Evening High for a short time before she taught in the day school. At present she has adjustment arithmetic classes and has charge of the girls ' study hall in the gym department. She calls her job the Watch Tower Job, because she handles practically every girl in school and while handling them also makes a study of them. Her opinion of Manual — I like it, of course! I felt at home here almost before I came because I had heard so much about it. Here ' s hoping that she continues to feel at home here. We also find that this term we have a new member on the boys ' coaching staff. Mr. Bert Webb is at present coaching the boys in track and cross country running. This is not surprising, because Mr. Webb Twentt-Onb

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MANUAL ' S NEW FACULTY MEMBERS By GliKTKUDE WlNSLOW It seems that Manual was well supplied with new teachers this term, for which reason the following articles appear. In it an attempt will be made to reveal the past, present, future and so forth — of these in- structors. Yea-Bo — Let ' s Go. Miss CaUienue Stewart, an addition to the English and French de- partments, says: I just can ' t imagine why anyone wouldn ' t like Man- ual. There you are, someone else agrees with us. It appears that the fine spirit of cooperation here attracts her and likewise reminds her of her own school way back in Chicago. Miss Stewart took gradu- ate work at the University of California and has taught in Chicago high schools. 1 tried to encourage some personal touch from but she said nothing very thrilling had ever happened to her. That ' s hard to be- lieve though. Miss C. Maude Ingersoll came to instruct in the mighty subject Latin. She has taught in a variety of places — San Pedro, Chino, Oak- land and Hollywood (last but not least) being part of the variety Ah! Sweet Revenge! But Miss Ingersoll is neutral as to Los Angeles high schools. However, on asking her if she liked Manual she answered, Of course, that goes without saying. Her subjects are history and Latin, and in a special study of these two she traveled abroad. Next comes Miss Ida B. Davison, the pal of Miss Ingersoll. Seeing that these two have been in such close touch with each other for so long, I can ' t even separate them on paper. They both graduated from U. S. C. with Master ' s Degrees. Miss Davison taught in Riverside, Covina, and in Illinois high schools before coming to our joyous instiiution. Her special subject is history. On inquiring as to whether she liked the smaller or larger high schools best she said that she much preferred the larger school. Even our size affords satisfaction. Mr. Wm ' . R. Tanner is the next victim. Previous to his arrival at Manual Arts Mr. Tanner was at Boyle Heights Junior High. He has been a teacher there ever since the school started its career. There he taught English, Occupations and History. However at Manual he is confined only to English. He was easily enticed to say that he was delighted with the Spirit at Manual. Especially the first football game attraction. I was impressed greatly when so few people left the game and when partically all remained to sing the parting song. Also I was sur- TWENTY

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was famed at his university for track and cross country running. He is a graduate of Ames College, Iowa. He remarked that he was very pleased with Manual and was glad to be here. We are also glad that he is here. Miss Anna Hussey is at present instructing the girls in foods. Pre- viously she has taught in Oakland, Venice Polytechnic High, and Hol- lywood. There she was head of the Home Economics Department. Before all this, however, she came from ' Minnesota. As she would speak of Manual: Ti:e girls are the most teachable girls I have ever taught in my life. The Home Economics Department is so well orga- nized. Before Miss Hussey came here she had heard she would enjoy the spirit of Manual, and on arriving she was not in the least disap- pointed. Now we have someone who is and is not a new teacher. Miss Oyler has just recently returned from China. Quite a few years ago Miss Oyler taught at Manual, then left for Hawaii, where she spent a year. Later she taught at a Chinese university in Shanghai. While she was there we received many interesting letters, which a good many Manualites have read in the Weekly. She said the most amusing thing in China was the attempt of the Chinese students to copy our idea of self- government. She said that their idea of self government is no govern- ment and accordingly they all run loose. Since she has left Manual it has become better organized and she noticed particularly the good discipline in assemblies. We certainly are glad and lucky to welcome her back. Miss Loretta Miller has just recently come from Montana where she taught in Butte High School in the commercin! department. Previous to that she held the position of art supervisor in the Butte public schools. Also, for about six years, she taught at Montana State Normal College. Here she instructed in art and penmanship. Miss Miller is a graduate of Colorado Uni ersity although she has attended California, Washing- ton, and Columbia Universities. However, she is only filling a vacancy here, much to her regret and ours. She enjoys Manual just that much! Here we will have to close, hoping that the teachers who have come to join this institution will enjoy it as much as we have. TAVENTY-TWO