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

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b Good morning, Governor Moreheadt answered the oy. Let us get right down to work. You know that I have pardoned you. but I wanted to tell you why. You were given a twanty year sentence for grand larceny I have Iookemi into the case. and found that you were not entirely to blame. It was your first offense, and you were used as a tool for hardened, experienced men. I have pardoned you because of thiS. and because of your good bahavior the past two years. I Htmly believe in you, and I want you to make good. Here are your papers. Thank you. sir.' said Harry. You will never know how grateful I am to you. I will do my best to make good I01 your sake. You will never regret what you have Clone for me. HHavc you decided what you will do First? asked the governor. Yes, I will finish my education. I am very glad to hear thatf' replied Mr. Morehead. Let me know now and then how you are getting along. wiII you?H UYes, air. if It wouldn't bother you, said Harry. HNot at all. not at a . my boy. but I have an important meeting in a few minutes. so I will have to say goodbye for today Harry. Good morning. sir. and thank you again. said Harry as he left the office. While at the penitentiary. Harry had become interested in agriculture. He had resolved to enter the state univer- Sily. in order to take a course that would Ht him for his work. This was the nineteenth of September, and the uni- versity was to open two days later. Harry made his way to the univarsity. which was a few blocks away from the capiloI. As he entered the campus a group of boys standing near the main building, were attracted by the stranger. Who is he? What's his name? Does anybody know him? were some of the remarks. No one remEmbered ever having seen him before. Harry stopped, and asked one of the boys where the chancellor's OEICC wast uI'll show you. said one of the boys. Come along. Is this your Hrs! year here? Yes. What's your name? Harry Crew. tNinetm'nl

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Second Prize Upper Class Story On: bright September clay, a few years ago. a young fellow walked briskly down the sidewalk leading from the penitentiary. The joyousness and gnod will of earth seem- ed to be reflected in his face. As he neared the gate. he turned to take a look at the building where he had been for two years. It was a large gray stone building with mar row barred windows. The grounds surrounding the instituh tion were shut off from the outer world by a high stone wall. On the whole it was a very uninviting place in which to live; However, that was past. Harry Crcw was free. and able to look the world in the Face. At this moment he was on his way to keep an appointment For a personal interview with the governor. The forty minute ride to the governor's ofFlce seamed very short. It had been two years since he had ridden in a street car, and the new sensation was very pleasant. it seemed to Harry that the wheels were saying. I'l am free. I am free, l am free. As he approached the large white capitol, Harry thought his heart would break with happiness. The governor was bending over his desk when Harry was ushered in. He turned around quickly, and saw standing before him a young man about twenty-two years old. Harry was a tall athletic fellow, dressed in a neat blue suit. His clear blue eyes look- ed straight into the eyes- of the governor. His Firm chin showed determination. and strength of charactert His hand- some face was lighted with a pleasant smile. Good morning. my boy, greeted the governor. You are right on timel u-ngh lt-i-IIJ

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Mine's Jim Dana. The boys shook hands. What course are you going to take? uAgriculture; i am very much interested in that line of work. HGood! So am 1 taking- that course: i hope you will be in some of my classes. By the way. do you play foot- ball? Yes, a little; that is. i used to; i think it's a great game, replied Harry. Come out for practice. By this time they had reached the office. The waiting room was filled with boys. Jim knew most of them, and intromiuced his new friend Harry wan soon at his ease laughing and talking with a crowd of them. In a few moments he was admitted to the chancellor's room. The chancellor was very busy, and after asking the boy's name. told him to report to the registrar. Harry start- ed to give the chancellor his papers. but thinking it to he only entrance credentials. the chancellor waved him aside and greeted the next boy. Jim took Harry to the registrar. He also was very busy. He put the papers on his desk. thinking them to be of minor importance. Harry paid his fees with money which he had saved while working at the penitentiary. He had worked up to heaci gardener there, and had saved enough to give him a good start. Then the boys went to dinner. and in the afternoon they went to find an inexpensive room for Harry. It all seemed wonderful to him to be among these good-hearted boys, who treated him so squarely. In this happy way three weeks passed. and Harry was already a favorite with the instructors and students, because of his good work, and good humor, He made the fresh- man football team, without difficulty. The First team men were watching him closely. Every day he realized more and more the joy of being free. and having friends. One day he was called to the chancellor's 051cc As Harry entered the mom. he was surprised to see the chan- cellor frowning, and his face very stem. Are you Harry Crew? . asked the chancellor; Yes, air. Well, i have discovered that there has been a great mistake. I just came across your papers, and I find that you have served two years in the penitentiary. Now, it is against the state laws to allow a convict to enter our classes, I am sorry this has happened. i shuuid have looked at your papers the day you came, You will have to leave tomorrow. tTwnmn