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

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For months lhe plans far the New Polyiechnic have been steadily liking shape in the oiiice oi the school architecl. When ihe buildings have been completed. Polytechnic will have a school plani which i0: safety of construc- tion and adaption to educational purposes will take rank among the best. Housed in beautiful new buildings. the student body which has been able to rise triumphant above a calamity which swept away our physical plan! will doubtless go forward wilh added strength and vigor info a new era of growth and achievement. As we face this new em cf progress. let our molla be: Progress: mental. physical. and spiritual David Burcham Principal

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20 CAERULEA '34 James c. Penlwell, Viee-Frincipnli Miss .Evelynanfiand, Dean 5! elm; Frank 5. Reid, Rugulrar; Mlli Jana L. Fax, Counselor; Mlsa Nuille G. Haddack, Aulstam Cnunlelnr ADMINISTRATION yearsj the administrative officials have functioned as usual under the trying circumstances that have followed the earthquake. The lirst objective of Mr. Peniwell, Poly's viceAprincipal. is to assist Poly boys in solving their problems and to help them meet similar difficulties in the best and most prolitdble manner. He is desirious for no boy to think of his office as a piece where punishment is meted out but rather as a place where sympathetic advice is gladly given to any boy Wishing it. It is also his aim to lurther interest and participation in student government. This is manifested by the manner in which he performs the responsibilities of his position as ad- viser to the Commission and the Boys' League. Mr, Peniwell considers a profitable use of leisure time an essential to a well-munded life ol a student. Miss Loiland, the Dean 0! Girls, and her office encourage the girls 01 Poly High to see their own possibilities. MISS Lofland's position is not that of a dise ciplinerian or administrator at harsh justice to girls. who have been unable to meet diticult situations in the best way. It is rather that of an adviser who aids the girls in finding the best way over the difficulties of school life. Her offices and services are open. to all girls. Whether it is a problem of conduct or one of developing leadership she graciously assists the girls in solving their problems, Mise Letland's services are invaluable to the girls of Poly High because of her sympathetic and conetructive attitude. In capacity 01 Registrar, Mr. Reid's duties are varied. Registration is under his able direction and supervision. Credits essential tor graduation and college entrance can be checked up with Mr. Reid. Any student wishA ing advice concerning these requirements can obtain it in the Registrar's office. In addition to these tunctions pupil personnel records are accurately kept. These are avaiable to students during their high school days and at any time after graduation, Mr. Reid's position also includes the discharge of all the extraneous business of the school. He acts as Comptroller of the student body funds and financial adviser oi many student activities. The counselorsl Miss Fox and Miss Haddock, are ever watchful for chances to help the young people of Poly High take advantage of their opportunities for growing up, in body, in mind! and in personality. Not only should the health of boys and girls be fostered and their knowedge broadened, but they should leave their childishness behind and become more manly and more womanly with each passing semester. UNDER the leadership oi Mr. David Buncham, principal of Poly for many