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

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Y 'YYTTYYYTKNQQVTYY-TTY? Joseph,'l such as fans, shields, bracelets, and small parts for the costumes. Other classes have been interested in freehand lettering, and have made many posters to advertise the plays and other happenings of our school life. Not the least interesting work of the pupils in the art classes has been the work on the stage sets for the many plays which have been given during the school year. The designs for the puppet play, Z7 '7 Q ' .,x 3 Lig. g Q V- .. .-. runs? 31 y X HOOKIN 1 ' X 'QQ 1... ' gli, 9 5 s . f . If rf -. a, 0 vm 4 ' - : 1 'M ' 1. 1 w Gfr -L1 , We new ' f 5 . A---Q V 6 p . ' 7 Qi' LY W V , ' c.en Y-A 'R A T ,WS JE, Juni g- .s -d . H-0 , 4 :Hs - J i 4, at . .4 gg x ' . -' Fha ' A l - QQAN nlllllIL'llliHl'l lQV... ..i.... r, --- - Y ' 'IRTISUIIIIIIIIFYKQIIFYIIPIIIIIIII'' -1 c -'-g ' ' l' RESULTS fly, I 9, 77405. 8 ---V 4 - - - V- ,lg my NEW vyv WAfl1T.Affr.'-:fnb47' which may be seen in one of the pictures of that play, required a great deal of work and thoughtful study in design. While, of course, the wood work for all this was made in the shops, the designs were made by the pupils in the art classes. That the pupils enjoy expressing their ideas in drawing may be illustrated by the response which was made to the call for cartoons to show the danger of hopping rides from passing automobiles. These were drawn without instruction and were wholly voluntary on the part of the pupils entering the contest. Among the many car- toons which were entered, that of Everett Wantland won first prize. The work done by the pupils for the Purple and Gold needs no comment. lt speaks for itself. Credit is given for this on other pages.-Leona Kitchen, A9. s Y L I illllllxgllllllillll L I

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'fYYTTYYYYN?ifTYYffTYY Science as a Form of Entertainment Science! Ah, that word reminds us of Room 45, the science room of McKinley. In it are eight large tables to perform experiments on. lt surely is a well-equipped laboratory, for there is enough equip- ment, such as bunsen burners, flasks, beakers, ring-stands, etc., for thirty-two students to work independently. And it is much more pleasure to do the experiments yourself than to watch others do them. Pictures which accompany this article show some of the experi- ments in progress. In one of them we see Helen and Hilda perform- ing an experiment which shows the effect of heat upon water. After filling a flash with colored water, a rubber stopper and a long glass tube were inserted. This is to see how far the water rises. After the flash was prepared, it was placed over a bunsen burner. When the water began to heat, it rose in the tube, which was caused by the molecules being disturbed. These molecules are constantly moving about in the flask, hitting one another, making them take up more space. Although there is more volume, it weighs no more. ln another picture we see Oscar and Ervin, who have just con- structed a crude thermometer to observe the effect of heat and cold on mercury. Another picture illustrates what is known as osmosis, or the passing of a liquid passing through the egg shell. Another shows the interest of other pupils in the study of plant life. If more students of McKinley knew the pleasure derived from science, we know that the new science room which is to be equipped in the new building would not hold all the pupils who would elect to study the subiect, for the things o-ne learns are interesting not onlv at school, but at home and wherever one meets the things we deal with in everyday life.-Helen Graham, Hilda Marsman, Oscar Sokol, Ervin Frauenhoff. Art and Future Artists The art classes have had many interesting problems this year, and the instructors have hopes of many good artists. There have been classes in designing, freehand drawing, water color work, and perspective art. They have made lampshades that were very artis- tic, and which were made from parchment paper purchased in China- town. Some of these classes had charge of the small trinkets for Y 1 ll1LLLllLLLLLLLLf1 -Ll

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TTT 'f f f,1pMf,T Y Y 'Y T'm1' Y Seek the Heights P - Of course you have noticed the new book plate on the first page of the Purple and Gold, but did you read its meaning? lf you will look at it closely, you will see what it resembles. A path leads to a steep hill, where you must go up and up until the top has been reached. You must Seek the Heights. The Trail leads ever upward through pleasant places, with reward just over the hill. This, you see, is the motto of our school, which is illustrated by our school paper, and now again by the book plate which has been prepared for us. This drawing was made by Dorothy Brundige, of the class of W'25, who deserves our thanks and appreciation.-Leona Kitchen. Music Hath Charms . Everyone has leisure time, but many do not know how to use it. Not only useful subjects are taught in school to be used in the busi- ness world, but also ways to use one's leisure time in amusing one's self. One of the most popular of these is music. Much interesting work has been done in the music classes this past term. The A9 classes have been doing sight-reading, chorus work, and have learned how to transpose pieces best suited for their voices. They have studied all forms of secular and sacred mu- sic, using victrola records as illustrations. They have studied famous pianists and violinists. Recently a record of the t'New World Sym- phony was purchased by the school, and is used by all classes. The A8's are studying elementary theory with sight-reading, chor- us work, and some appreciation of artists and composers. The A7's have simple drills, some sight-reading, chorus work, and opera stories, which are very interesting. All the grades have musical pro- grams directed under appointed committees from their own rooms. Besides the work of the regular classes, there are three important musical organizations which add greatly to the life of the school and the enjoyment of our days together. At least once each term they join in giving to the school a musical treat, playing and sing- ing for us their choicest numbers. The whole school looks forward toithese concerts, and all are proud of the talent displayed.-Lucille Lawso-n. THE GIRLS' GLEE CLUB The Girls' Glee Club meets twice a week, and under the direction of Miss Adler has many happy hours together. They sang in all of the musical concerts, and appeared at various other entertainments L4 L-ll4.L4L..lLllLLLL'l-I1 f .ay I II .L '