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

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v' 52.9 V Vdc 9 r rf' ?5..,,,:,,,,,,,,,,,,,L,,,,,,,,,,-,,,:,,,,,,,,,,2'5EE!':.E'ffQ39 V Mary E. Robb. Elsie Phelps, Rose Lawhon, Demi Lodwick fHcadJ, Rose Cranston Hess, Ruth A. Hazeletl, Albert B. Fincher MATHEMATICS Surveying, laying out of baseball diamonds, and a touch of calculus as a prepa- ration for more advanced study comprise some of the practical Work of the mathema- tics department. Original designing done by students makes an artistic contribution. By means of various theorems and problems, useful calculations are made in clever designs. The decidedly practical application seen throughout the course lestihes to the value of the work done. MODERN LANGUAGES AND LATIN Because of the practical use of the Spanish language on the coast, Spanish classes boast the largest enrollment among modern languages classes in Polyg large numbers of students also study French and German. Latin, always attractive to students because of its practical value, has taken on new interest this year because of the varied activities in celebration of the 2000th anniversary of the birth of Virgil. Louis H. Jamison, Florence C. Kimball ffihairman of Latin Departmentj, Anna. Bell Taber, Lois F. Thompson, Mary Alice Lamb tliead of Modern L-aiiguiitge Departmentj, Luna G. Rau, Florence M. Bonliard, Mary B. Buerger, Malcolm L. Yeary

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'fC't993.Tl ,,,, -.. .,,,,,,,,,:,,,,,,,,:,,,,,,:,,,,:,,:,:,,,:,, Z3 A' Top l'1NV'-XVYIIIUI' Lcsh. Valentina- Smith, Cyril ld. Top rowA1'zLuI A. Lichti, Howard B. Farrzunlg First l'fPXR'7l'Il'llt'St A. .lust fHPiEtill, Dorothy Gray QQTIIQIIVIIIIIIIJ, VVillrur F. Doug- G. llinit-s, NVilli:un P, liztnkin, tflnlule ll .Peck lass: First r'0W!IXIarllm L. Coats, Minnie Yoiige, Ruth 14. XYa1lace PHYSICAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES Constantly questioning 4'XVhy'?,'a students of the departments of science delve into the reasons for things which to untrained minds are puzzling phenomena. The interpretation of every-day problems proves a safeguard as well as a pleasure. The departments of science offer vocational advantages in the study of chemistry, physics, radio, geology, biology, and other subjects of a practical nature. COMMERCIAL From Poly's department of commerce, dozens of students each year go into positions in the business world with the aid of the training secured through the typ- ing. shorthand. boolceeping, advertising, salcsmanship, and other subjects taught in this fast-growing department. One new feature which has proved an asset to the entire school is the able publicity which is given by advertising classes to various school projects. Top row-Richard Vt-rmilyla, Margaret ID. MacIntosh, E. XV. McClun, Jessie NVyant, Eftiu Glztsse, Ralph li. Oliver ilieatlk First row---Elizahcth Lotlwick, Gertrude I. Bucliannn, Mertie Davis, Oleta Biglow, Alma Schccl. Effie Stephens-on. Frances B. Holder, Ethel Scott, Meta M. Bergen

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FACULTY 25 1-:::.-::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 2lt1pltrgixx'T3C3rfa1i1EizggggethFiT2Ee1'tNRlvlkIic1Rf1o3Ei Unlonel B, B. llyer, SQIXQELIII B. H, Grirhn Barker, Vthillaoe 'Detrii-k, Cliai-los Brown BOYS, PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND R. 0. T. C. Training of character and the producing of health efliciency are the chief aims of the department of physical education for boys and the R. O. T. C. unit. Swim- ming, orthopedic gym, and regular gym, which includes football, track, basketball, baseball, and other seasonal sports are offered. Interclass competitions often bring to light good material for school teams. The R. O. T. C. fellows drill four days a week On Fridays they hate swimming, gym, or tennis. GIRLS' PHYSICAL EDUCATION To lead the individual girl to a realization of her highest physical, mental, and social possibilities constitutes the aim of the department of physical education for girls. This objective is accomplished through the regular class program and through extra-curricular activities. An outstanding event of this year was the play day, at which Poly High played hostess to nine schools., :Top row-Violet Lacy, Agnes Price, Nellie Evans, G4 rtrudi- Frame: First row-Gmac Thomas Hleadj, Katherine Payne, Josephine Reardon, Elva Gate:-1, Lou NVoodcuck