Polytechnic High School - Caerulea Yearbook (Long Beach, CA)

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H' I .J 3. 1se of t was lentz, : Sta- bake. : foot g the tired 1 dis- 'they But as to read- -but great sent- dec- ' tivo 'ated iow - reen imes tiful the oc- hich ally- hite l as I:-a was iary ced un- no of At the honorary teacher of the Class of ,o8, while Miss Woods was unani- mously elected assistant Class -teacher. i The evening before Miss Moody's departure for Santa Cruz, where she had accepted a position, in the High School, the Juniors, carrying an offering of flowers, called upon their beloved teacher to bid her good-bye. However, the sadness of the occasion was much lessened by the knowledge that she would be back in time to help plan for, and to attend the banquet, at the close of the year. News has come from Santa Cruz saying that the Juniors there, received her with open arms, and immediatelyelected her their class teacher. We congratulate them on their choice and ask them to remember she belongs to us first, but, nevertheless, we wish she didn't belong to them at all, but to us. A great commotion was caused in the Assembly, a few weeks ago, when Mrs. Stanley, known to High School people as Miss Chandler, visited that room. Miss Segner, of Pasadena, who will have charge of the English department next year, visited school last week. The Freshies gave a class party in Stuart's hall, on the 23rd. The fact that Miss Paine, the Ninth Year class teacher was at the head of affairs was enough to scare away the hoo-doo of the un- lucky 23, and to make the affair a success. The amusements for the evening were livelygames and numerous ways of telling fortunesg the refreshments were ice cream and cake. But the party of parties was the one Miss Moody gave the Circus', people on February 15th. It wasa long time ago, you say, but that doesn't argue that it is by any means forgotten. As the date suggests it was a true Valentine party. Hearts were every- where, in the decorations, games and refreshments. But when the game, w'hich capped the climax of the evening, was announced, even candy hearts seemed of little importance, for each young gal- lant must in his most persuasive words, seek the hearts of no less than eight fair ladies. At the end of the evening prizes were given to the boys who had been most successful or most unfortunate in his suits. And so the juniors and their friends and Circus helpers went home a jolly company, the boys with experience which may be of use in years to come, the girls with the knowledge that they would never be old maids, for they had had a proposal. Prof. Morse Stephens of U. C., a warm friend of Long Beach High, gave the students an address, a few weeks ago, on School Life in Germany, France and England. Theylre-coming-the finals- This world is full of trouble and joy, They're mixed together in a fearful jam, But of all things that do us annoy, The worst you'll agree is the final exam. Dr. Grigs and Mr. Palmer gave Memorial day addresses to the students. ' At the time the Caerulea goes to press, it is, of course, impossible to tell much of the Junior banquet, the great event which is to be. The affair will be at Levy's again this year. Committees have been for some time, and still are hard at work on the program and menu and designs for the souvenirs and programs. Under the supervision of Miss Woocls and Miss Moody, who will soon be with us again, the Juniors hope to give the Seniors such a send-off as has never before been heard of in Long Beach High. 29

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ii, ,vm ,W ...--4-'---f?1 -i 'l' -'M ' LITTLE LIMERICKS. H is our dear old High, To love which one need not try. I There, day after day, lVe study and play, Faithful whether we laugh or we sigh. I is the Interest Intense W'ith which people stand outside the fence To see a good game. Alas! VVhat a shame They lack so few nickles and cents. G is the Green and the Gold, The color we proudly unfold. VVell-known afar, Symbols they are Of Glory and Great untold. H is the Hour that we Hate- The morning we come in too late, For then, since we must, We think with disgust Of the Xs assigned as our fate. . . S is the Seat in the front For which in vain we may hunt, It is only for those Who sweet peace oppose And brilliantly try some new stunt. C is the Care that we take A delightful impression to make. It is known as a bluff, And is really enough To make martyrs weep at the stake. H is the Horror to come At intervals felt by some As they just stop to think Of Xs in ink, XfVhen their brains seem to wriggle and hum. Oiis the midnight Owl VVho binds his poor head with a tow'l, And works in the night. ' It is really not right To study by methods so fowl, G is also the Orgy so wild Indulged in by some Freshman child Ah, soon he will learn From such things to turn, And he come only busy and mild. And L always means the Last, The days coming surely and fast, Vlfhen to Life in old High lrVe must all say Good-bye, And its joy will slip on to the Past. ELSIE REED HAYES, roy. 30 J! M has b hand this much game that a Was cn to fir was sharI conte: enters single large first Harol ship ard in score this X been A been and s done. Gentl a res' and l out v were to Oj sideri matcl team the If challe were player Clayt out o: this h 'I Long Long Long Long Long Santa