McKinley Junior High School - Purple and Gold Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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V1 1fTfYfY,1fMfIfTffiY A Visit to the School Doctor Willa Mae Jones third period pleasef' This was my invitation to visit Doctor Chase. So the next day the third period I solemnly marched into the office when l saw many other girls. After waiting for some time l was summoned to the desk at which Doctor Case sat. After re-adusting her spectacles, she stood up and asked me to kindly open my mouth, which l promptly did. She then examined my teeth, and placing a flat stick in my mouth, she proceeded to examine my mouth and throat. The second thing she did was to take out two long rubber tubes, the ends of which she inserted in her ears, the other part of the ap- paratus was placed on my chest. I was then, asked to breathe deep- ly. This was to test my heart. My eyesight was also tested by means of reading a group of num- bers and letters at the distance of about fifteen feet. The letters were in graduated sizes, and I found that l could not read the smaller ones. lf Doctor Case finds any ailment, which she thinks should be taken care of, she suggests that you go to the clinic or to your own doctor, especially so for eyes and teeth. Doctor Anderson has charge of the boys and conducts their ex- amination in much the same manner. The main purpose of having a school doctor is to keep the school children in a healthy condition, so as to be able to do the required school work. A Whenever you feel that you 'need a doctor's examination, do not hesitate to visit Doctor Case or Dr. Anderson in their office next door to the left of the Book Store, and they will be glad to render to you any assistance they are able to give.-Emma and Martha Delsasso. The Weight Gain Club As the bell rings for the pupils to go to their third period class, one may see slim, but joyful boys and girls go down to the cafeteria. Some- times you may have wondered what was going on down there be- cause the boys and girls go in with a smile and come out with a broader one. Well, the secret is this. They belong to one of the best clubs made for the health of those who are a little underweight. Each person is given a half-pint of the best milk obtainable, and oh, how they enjoy it! Many of the pupils bring crackers and a sandwich. They then have what you might call a little luncheon be- fore dinner time. e Each individual has made up his mind to gain, and with this atti- ILLLLJLLLLLLLLLLLL AL I

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fYTTTTYYY1WVTTYT'T1YYI ing in cheerfully, so that the light falls just right on our desks. This makes it very easy to read. Then as we go from one class to a-n- other, we are actually out of doors for a little while. This helps to break the monotony of school life. The cafeteria is a place we love to go at noon. Here is where our empty stomachs get their till of the best food and in quick service. This is also an airy place and well lighted. The doors and windows are thrown open and the fresh air gets in. After we have finished our lunch we hear the play bell ring. This is for the noon games. Whe-n we go out on the play grounds everything is clean. The pupils of McKinley appre- ciate the work of Mrs. Powell and her helpers, who keep the school plant in such good condition. We know that they are always con- siderate of our comfort, and most of us try to help them in many ways. Mrs. Powell has been a member of the school family longer tha-n any of the pupils have been livingg in fact she has been here since it school in the orchard. Her was a four-room corner of a peach stories about the Mrs. Eliza J. Powell Custodian The games have started. Oh! school and its con- growth of the dition i-n former times are very interesting. the fun in them! The time fairly NIL flies. The bell ri-ngs and we enter our class rooms refreshed by our play. We're then ready to begin the afternoon classes with new vigor. We also play games during the day. This is during our gym period. All the girls and boys look forward to this period and think it is the best of the day. Our tired muscles are relaxed and other muscles worked. The after-noon passes quickly. Then the bell rings for dismissal. We then start for home. After all, it is a pleasure to be in a school like McKinley Junior High.-Jeanie Learmonth, B9. Llllllllllllllllll

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