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

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T TYTTYYY1 YTJYTYYY Tradition Tradition is that which is handed down from generation to genera- tion, formerly by word of mouth, now by written language. To America, the word brings to mind a rich storef of -names associated with which are the loftiest ideals and the finest of material achieve- ments. Perhaps the first name is that of Washington-loyalty, hon- estyg others follow quickly in the wake of his name, once your mem- ory is aroused: Nathan Hale-bravery, a man who completely forgot self, Franklin-the man of cosmopolitan helpfulness, William Lloyd Garrison-unseliishness5 Horace Nlann-believer in educa- tion, Lincoln-gentleness, sympathy, Longfellow-lover of beauty, Daniel Boone-integrity, Wilson-steadtastness3 Clara Barton and Jane Adams, love tor TCIIOWIHCHQ John Burroughs--a worshipper of the beauty' in nature of God, Robert E. Lee-loyalty to what he be- lieved to be right and the courage to stand by his beliefs. Aren't we Americans proud when we remember these Hne citizens? And they are but a fewr of the outstanding ones. Notice again some of the qualities that go to make a good citi- zen, loyalty, honesty, steadfastness, bravery, unselfishness, rever- ence, obedience. Then comes the thought-are the citizens of Mc- Kinley Junior l-ligh School building their future citizenship on these qualities--for the strength of the building depends on the strenffth of the foundation. With these names as inspiration let us aim high. fCompiled from reports given by A8 History Classesj THE POOR CITIZEN-f 1 T, ji A nom' citizen ' Arises each morning at eight-fifteen, ls late to school. tries to slin in unseen: ' But the eye of Miss 'Frowlmrirlze soon snots him, .. And away to the attendance office she tl'OtS himg l He chews gum and eats candy, ,Q Does his work namhy-pamby, :l He's in all kinds of trouble all of the time ' In the end he is worth not a. dime- f Tliat's a POOR citizen! THE GOOD CITIZEN- A good citizen Arises each morning bright and early. Always is helpful and never surly, Never is late or disobeys rulesg I-Ie's the kind we should have in our schools: I-Ie's the kind that McKinley is proud of, And for his school he shows true love. To get his lessons he always tries hard, At the end of the term he has a good card- That's a GOOD citizen. -Florence Vanna, BS. Ll.AlllLlLLLLLL1LL1lLLjl

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T TYTYYTY1WTTYV??.fY The Girl Scout The Girl Scout organization was started under the name of Girl Guides, which name was later changed to the present name be- cause it was thought to tit better the ideals of the American organi- zation. The purpose of this organization is to bring the girls up to be healthy, clean, and useful. The tests which the members must take show whether one can accept responsibility for different things. Some people think t-hat the purpose of the Girl Scouts is to go on camping trips and hikes, but although we do go on these camping trips, it is just to help us to be healthy and to love out- door life. Although our troop started out with eight girls, we have worked very hard until we got more girls interested in scouting, and we now have a large troop. , The girl who is a Scout gains much help in being a good citizen and in being loyal to her school.-Anna Miller, A8. The Girl Reserves The Girl Reserves is the national movement of the Young Women's Christian Association for girls in the cities, towns, and the open country. Any girl between twelve and eighteen, whether in grade school, Junior High School, High School or business and in- dustry, may become a member, sharing in the good times, hikes, camps, and service to other girls in all the world, if she pledges her- self to accept the slogan, purpose and code. SLOGAN: To face life squarely. PURPOSE: To find a-nd give the best. CODE: As a Girl Reserve I will he gracious in manner, im- partial in judgment, ready for service, loyal to friends, reaching toward the best, earnest, in purpose, seeing the beautiful, eager for lcnowledgellretverent to God, victorious over self, even dependable, sincere at a imesf' The organization is divided into many clubs or triangles. Many of the McKinley girls belong to the Tacoma Triangle, where we have a great deal of fun, but aside from fun we work for honors, which are divided into four main groups: Spirit, Health, Knowledge and Service.-Emma and Martha Delsasso. Y H Ll .L L -L 1 L 1 Ilflflli' IS'f,7IfTITfLfTI SL 1 L

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Y 1' 1 vvvvvvwfvyirv-v vfff-.-' The Reformation of Tommy Tompkins Tom-my, have you your notebook? asked Tommy's first period teacher. No, ma'am, answered Tommy, t'l was late and couldn't get itf, Thomas, have you your book covered? asked the second per- ior teacher. No, ma'am, l-l forgot it, comes from Tommy. Third period was gym and he was not asked for anything. ln fourth period his teacher said, Tommy, have you that late work finished yet? A-a-part of it, sir, Tommy said. And so things went until after school when it was time to go home. One of the hoys said to Tommy, Hey, Tom ain't you gonna take anything home? No studies? . Any time you ketch me' takin' home studies! Say, them teachers is allus -nailin' on to me. 'Have you got this? and have ya got that? ' Huh! They allus want you to do somethin! lt gives me pain, said Tommy rather disdainfully. Why don't you dig once in a while and surprise them? said one of the girls. Tommy said that he didn't think anything would surprise those teachers. But the girl's words rather took effect on Tommy, for he went hack to his locker and decided he'd take part of them home any way and try her idea. The next day Tommy's first, second, third, third,-yes, all his teachers seems quite pleased. lt made Tommy feel sort of happy to hear the grades read. Thomas Tompkins-100, 90, 100, 96, 85, 100, 95, 90. Those grades were for the day, and as Tommy heard them he felt a funny little proud feeling running up and down his spine and he rather liked it. That night and every night he did all his work. l-le found that when it was time for report cards, it was the first time he did not dread it. And report cards did come and Tommy was very proud and happy because on his report card was only our HC and all the rest were A's and B's.-Miriam Bock, B8. Qi. - i l L1 Q .L Lol .1ffjMfIl 'If,l -L -ii A17f'LfiffT1.fIfg.Lfl il