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

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ALUMNI Dear Comrades of Long Beach High School: We of the Los Angeies State Normal salute you! Our commandcr-iirchief and his captains are fine, and under their orders we are all working hard in anticipation of rapid pro- motion to Field duty. But in our loyalty to our field ofhcers we do not forget those noble ones who gallantly commanded our ranks through our four years' battle with books in dear Lung Beach High. Neither do we forget you who are now the rank and file of our Alma Mater. No, for still we mourn with you in your defeats; and rejoice at your victories. With best wishes for thc luture prowess of Long Beach High, 1 remain a loyal daughter. Dorothy V. Gresham. University of California. My Dear e: I win relate some of my first views 011 drill, in the short space allowed. Oh! Joy, The first day of drill leaves you with the iondest anticipations, the second with lessened admiration, and the third with blasted hope. Poor ignorant little Freshies. For one solid hour, three times a week, we are compelled to march and maneuver under the super- vision of a Cynical Sophomore, who carries the title of Corporal Each corporal drills his squad, and after a few days of practice we try a very Simple movement. Squads right-is given. But hor- rors. Part advance to the right, part to the left, and the rest stand still. This brings forth silent curses from the captain, threats from the lieutenant, means from the sergeant, andesilence from the cadets. The captain is furious, but he dare not run 115 thru with his sword, so after weeks of patient toil. mostly on the part of the thcers. we hnally understand, and all goes smoothly. Very sincerely, Carroll Counts. Bachelor's Quarters, Arizona. Deer, Kids! Deer! tget the shotegllni: I've been retrospectin' a little bit thru the meaders of my high school daze and I see there is two things there. Once: A Fresh- Page Twenhr-nine

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mlumni Dear Friends of Long Beach High School: I am just as enthusiastic a more: for Long Beach High as ever. except in case of Pomona versus Long Beach. I have the the same interest in your achievements as when I was. with you and am always glad to hear of your victories. I will tell you a little of the natural features that we enjoy here; We have the majestic peak of 0m Baldy ever inspiring us to climb higher At it: font lies many enchanting resorts within easy walking distanm Nearer still, even within our own campus, is the Wash, 3 section covered with live oak trees and low brush. The whole atmosphere of the Wash resembles the wildness of the woods and the fragrance of the sage brush plains. This woody ro- treat is often the scene of picnics and evening bonfire spreads. More appealing to the student might be the finely equipped library or the interesting science halls. Oh! it's great up here, and if you don't believe it, just come up and see. Most cordially yours, Mary Robinson. Long Beach Fratres Dear H: I am giad to extend the greetings from the best University to the best High School in Southern California. The honor of Long Beach High is being bravely upheitl at the University by a large number of Long Beach Alumni. A number of them are members of an organization known as Long Beach Fratres, which is sit- uated in a cozy bungalow a short distance from the campus. They Are: Fred Watkins TD, John Baumesherger s10, Elmer Higgins '11, Leonard Towner and myself 11. We all have a great interest in the aEairs of L. B. H.. and hope to welcome many Freshmen from Long Beach next year. As loyal as ever, we are The 'hFratres Alumni at S. C. Per Thomas Davis. Page meniy-eigm

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CIERULEA man that thinks he knows it all; twice: a Senior that Finds he don't know nothin'. The first is the happiest; the Second is the saddest day in all his daze. It are an law oi natur, that green things is the brightest and happiest. When a fellow gits to be a Senior he begins to get old. He reckons he don't amount to nothiif, and he haukurs after a pretty girl to be his wife and make his living. Seniors, don't act like your predecessorics and git hooked up. Come on to collegc, The watris fine. We'd be glad to see you. Take your Uncle Si's word for it. Yours, with happy recollections, Earl McDermont. Mills College, California. My Dear :: Mills is a glorious college about six miles from Oakland, The campus is beautiful. No ocean near, to be sure, but instead a hundred and iifty acres of grand trees and green hills. There are one hundred and twenty-five girls enrolled, and as there are but two dormitories you can imagine that the college life you read about in books isnil lacking here; But with it all comes study, study, study, for, as the classes are small, it is absolutely hopeless to go to a recitation unprepared. And thafs not what weH-u here for. Some of you professional ubluffers may laugh at this, but if you ever come to Millswwell, we shall watch for your reports. llclievc me, Mills is a great college, and i am beginning to love it as I did old Long Beach High. Your ever loyal. Ruth J. Craig. Page Thlriy