Polytechnic High School - Polytechnic Student Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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The Tenth Olympiad! Back to the Greeks of centuries ago with their outdoor life, contests for a perishable wreath, deep interest in the philo- sophically spiritual, and a keen ap- preciation for the beautiful in art. Readers of The Polytechnic Stu- dent, living in Southern California sunshine, make the best of this chance of a lifetime. Imbibe all of the Greek ideals you can; they will come naturally. Aristotle tells us that tragedy is the result of error. We, I think, can see that comedy is also the result of error. Both conceptions from a liter- ary and practical point of view are helpful. One may be corrected and the other may help develop a sense of humor necessary for success. In tragedy let us not lose our sense of humor. E. B. Couch, Registrar

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Nineteen hundred thirty-two will sttind out in Los Angeles history as the great Olympic year. These games have come down to us from about 1453 B.C., when, according to Greek mythology, they were instituted in honor of the god, Zeus. These festi- vals were abolished in 394 A.D. and not revived until 1896, a lapse of more than 1500 years. The Golden Mean was the ideal of the Greeks, constituting the wor- ship of Truth, Beauty, and Good- ness. The Greek philosopher, Plato, said, The good life is one that is calm and harmonious. This summer we shall have the privilege of wit- nessing the greatest gathering of sportsmen the world has ever seen. May these men and women show this turbulent world a real revival of the Greek ideal. J. G. GooDSELL, Vice-Principal

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Veda H. Adams, Language Frank L. Anderson, Music Frederick G. Appleton, Mechanic Arts May Atkinson, Biology H. E. Bailey, Mechanical Drawing Laurel Boyd Baker, Architecture Fredric Ellsworth Ballou, Architecture James Bernard Benson. Biology Voyle E. Brennen, Physical Education Frances Watson Bridges, Development Work John C. Burke, Head, Physical Education Coleman Hall Bush, Commercial Amy Christine Carlson. English Lucile Mae Carter, English Maud Coble, Physical Education Annice Cook, Mathematics Alice Craig, English Stanley Merrett CunditT, Architecture Virgina Gleerujj Dasso, Language Vesta Davenport, Junior Clerk J;)hn A. Davies, Mechanic Arts Ciiarlotte M. Davis, English Mildred Rachel Davis, History Eiin ' ce Egan Deal ' . History Anna G. Smith deRevere, Physical Education Lucile E. Dickson, History Mary M. Dole, Mathematics WiUard J. Dolph, Mechanical Drawing Avenel V. Downs, Electricity Katharine Dryer, English