Nathaniel Narbonne High School - El Eco Yearbook (Harbor City, CA)

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The present Narbonne High School first existed in the form of a two-room wooden building called Lomita Elementary and taught by Miss Coombs. In 1920, Mrs. Griften took the reins. 1922 saw the first issue of the annual. The move to the new campus on Walnut Avenue came in 1925, and the name Gauchos in 1928. Mr. John L. Abbott brought with him an increasing awareness of world affairs, when he came to Narbonne in 1939. Though Mr. Robert Kelly was with us one year only, he gained the respect and love of every student and teacher on campus. Clementma de Forest Gritten 1920 to 1938 :Zan if ,-arf' Mr Robert Kelly 1942 to 1943 Mr Johnl Abbott 1939 to 1942

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Mr. Earl Barnett 1950 to 1955 During his seven year stay, Mr. Lyon became known as the gentleman, scholar and gentle hu- morist that he is. His foresight and subtly guiding hand steered Narbonne through the war yegrg. Mr. Barnett was the father of the new school. His dreams and hopes eventually crystalized into the beautiful new campus we now have. When Mr. Morey came in 1955, our school was in an era of change. Plans and dreams were emerging into reality. Under his wise leadership and willingness to do anything for his school, we have come to be what we are now. Fifty years of education-fifty years of wise and wonderful principals! Mr. Cecil P. Lyon 1943 to 1950 Mr. Herbert E. Morey 1955