Montebello High School - Golden Key Yearbook (Montebello, CA)

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liroock explains, with a side glance, that even experienced chemists have accidents. Although some have not considered this study important, so many facts of value in every-day life are learned that chemistry has estab- lished itself as one of the most important courses in the curriculum, COMMERCE Between the noise of typewriters, the puzzling bookkeeping questions and the queer hieroglyphics which hopeful students call shorthand notes, Mrs. Ricca and Mrs. Latson have their hands and minds full to maintain peace in their immediate world of commercial courses. Their patience and persistence bring reward, however, when the typewriter finally makes a rhythmic hum which is not altogether unmusical, and when the hieroglyphics cease to look like chicken-tracks and become intelligible symbols. MATHEMATICS In the mathematics department Mr. Schurr is found puzzling over what new methods he can use to impress the principles of algebra and geometry upon the minds of the students. He presents equations. circles, problems- all the hints and suggestions a competent teacher can supply-in an effort to lead the students into the habit of self-help and logical thinking. LANGUAGE It is difficult to master one language, but Miss Koehler's and Mrs. Barker's daily task is to lead the students through the maze of strange words and never-before-heard-of verb tenses. But if we Visit a meeting of the Spanish or Latin club, which Miss Koehler sponsors, we can readily see the Wonderful results of their work. HISTQRY In the history department, Mr. Rough, Miss McElfresh, Mrs. Latson and Miss Crawford impress upon the students' minds the events that have transpired since the beginning of time. Miss McElfresh, in her world history classes, describes the customs and life abroad from her experiences there. ENGLISH Miss Allen, Mrs. Barker, Miss McElfresh and Mrs. Latson-a very capable English-teaching force, who combine their efforts to keep the aint's and I seen him when he done it phrases out of the English language, as they strive to lay foundations for the understanding of English literature from Chaucer through Shakespeare to modern day writings. DRAMA A glimpse of Miss Allen's drama class at rehearsal- Now, that line over again, No, No! Your interpretation is wrong. f'Now, girls, pep it up-you can do better than that. Although these beginnings may seem chaotic, the final productions are so finished that we realize first impressions are often wrong. Page Twenty-one

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,IOURNALISNI A glimpse at the News Staff discloses a group of students, some quietly poring over a notebook, some excitedly scribbling on a piece of paper, others frantically searching for references and asking Miss Renshaw for informa- tion, all in a rush to get that issue of the School News out on time. LIBRARY Miss Renshaw presides at our busy and efficient library. She does more than pass out books. She advises students, helps them direct their reading and outlines and assists with references. ART Inkipaint pots-sketches-Truly an artistls haven! lYe see some drawings on one table which, Miss Kern tells us, will find places in our f'Golden Key . Several portraits of familiar faces are visible and the gay posters which advertise our plays show us that there are many rising artists in our school. MUSIC There is no royal road to musical proficiency-it must come the slow, hard way of persistent practice, but Miss Rye works miracles with her musical organizations. The orchestra responds to her enthusiastic direction and leadership by mastering difficult overtures as well as the lighter, modern music. The glee clubs and quartet are a credit to Miss Rye's efforts. HOME ECONOMICS Mrs. Aldrich leaves her sewing classes carrying out her careful instruc- tions in dressmaking to return to the school kitchen. where she impresses upon her students that, indeed, cooking is one of the fine arts, for- XYe may live without poetry, music and art, XYe may live without conscience and live without heart, We may live without friends, we may live without books, But civilized man cannot live without cooksfl nr This disconnected sketch of our school activities fails to show how all branches fit into a complete whole. To appreciate this one must hear our splendid orchestra and glee-club numbers at programs, enjoy our class plays and other dramatic productions: inspect the fine workmanship of the many useful articles the shop has on display. Come to our banquets and be con- vinced that we feel no concern about the ability of our cooks. Go to the office and let Mr. Love tell how efficient is the help he receives from the commercial students. Some classes give less tangible evidence of accomplishments, but it is because of the foundations laid by English, the languages, sciences, history and mathematics that any progress is possible. So be assured, we have attained, in a measure at least, the training and knowledge which should equip us to do our part in the world's work for Peace. Page Twenty-two