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

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The ART DEPARTMENT serves a dual purpose, giving those inter- ested in art as a means of livelihood an idea of what is expected of a commercial artist, and something of the background of art to those interested in its cultural side. Making cuts for The Optimist, doing the art work for the Annual, and making posters for display provide practical training for art students ....... In the COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT, l present to you this Certificate of Vocational Effi- ciency are the words every student hopes to hear before graduation. These certificates, issued to the ten per cent of the commercial graduates chosen by the entire commercial faculty, are recognized by Los Angeles business men as excellent recommendations. Among courses which train students for the business world of today are salesrnanship, merchandising, shorthand, typing, and bookkeeping ....... The ENGLISH DEPARTMENT is concerned in the development of language power. It plans to carry out the mastery of English as a science, as a tool, as a history, and as a joy. In addition to classes in all language arts, there are classes in public speaking, drama, composition, Ameri- canization, journalism, and literature. Valuable assistance is given by the entire faculty in the preparation of assembly programs and in the training of speakers and entrants in various contests ....... The HOUSEHOLD ARTS DEPARTMENT boasts a record enrollment of six hundred fifty students. In a varied schedule are special classes for seniors in dietetics, home management, boys' foods, and social arts. Trade schools show preference for Poly graduates of cosme- tology, power sewing, and other household arts courses. Costumes are provided by the sewing classes for participants in many programs. . . . . . . The INDUSTRIAL ARTS DEPARTMENT has added much new equipment this year. To assist the student in choosing a career, it provides exploratory experience in various fields. To the pupil who has already chosen his career, intensive training is given in the field of his choice. The courses which at present offer this vocational train- ing are architecture, auto mechanics, cabinetmaking, and printing. It is hoped that several more can be added next year ....... FOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT students strive for a reasonably good pronunciation, a basic understanding of grammar, and the cul- tural background of the language studied. Interest in world affairs cultivated here promotes pe through better understanding and leads toward world friendship. department helps many clubs with plays and songs in French, Sp h, German, and Latin ....... MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT instructors plan to fit some students for college and to fit others for work in everyday life. An admirable ffm lilly ffl J 1 ',,rl'.Q,tf' fjvfif WW Registrar's Office Biology :cial Studies Aircraft Drafting WoOd-Tufnjng AWOQMJY?

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Q ,I R p ',t 'L 'C ff I f 1' ' K ' I f . 'W , 5 ','. , Q fi 'V . A A E31 -I ef' I V X N L., V , x ,ga ,' M ' w', AG M ,V 4 s 1 , ' , ,,. ,. is f , ' . ' , I . ,' 4' C l 3 2 Y V V5.,iLI, 1.1 . fi AJ ,xr 1 75 -5 3 V, , ,. , . , g A A V ' 8 Y ' 4 Rgi f ' I I , ,f 1 I .I , K MRS. MAICIE ABBOTT, Cosmetology MISS VEDA ADAMS, Latin, French MR. WM. Anderman, Head, Ind. Arts tno picturel Miss ALTA ARMSTRONG, English Miss MAY ATKINSON, Biology, Counseling MISS ALMA AUSTIN, Teaching Deaf MR. H, E. BAILEY, Mechanical Drafting MR. LAUREL BAKER, Architecture MR. WILLIAM BETTS, Physical Education MIsS EDNA BOYD, Commerce MR. VOYLE BRENNEN, Head, Boys' Phys. Ed. MRS. MABEL CAGE, English MISS LUCILE CARTER, English MRS. IVA CHILDS, Foods MISS MAUD COELE, Physical Education MR. E. B. CoUcH, Commerce MISS ALICE CRAIG, English MRS. VIRGINIA DASSO, Spanish Miss CHARLOTTE DAVIS, English, French MISS LUCILLE DIGKSON, Social Studies MR. WILLARD DOLPH, Mechanical Drafting MR. A. V. DOWNS, Electricity, Stage. Counseling MISS KATHARINE DRYER, English MRS. MARY ENGBERG, Head, Music R. C. A. FAITHEULL Architecture MISS IESSIE F Pio ogy Muff., MRS. BETH N. FENNESSY English MR. ARTHUR FERGUSON Auto Mechanics MISS ANGELA FOGARTY Head, Home Economics MISS FLORENCE FYE Physical Education MR. H. B. GLOVER, Commerce Girl Studying String Quartet Q I. J I fi I nf if -of I ' 5 ,

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job is being done in each case. The usual college preparatory course is given, and this year a new class, senior mathematics, has been added to the curriculum, designed to give seniors a chance to review arithmetic as applied to problems of daily life and an appreciation of the value of facility in the use of numbers. The course was at once popular ....... Many students in the MUSIC DEPARTMENT are studying for their own enjoyment, but a small group is studying to get the necessary foundation for professional careers. Members of the music organizations assist in many assembly programs and at parties. The string quartet, choral groups, and members of the orches- tra perform also off the campus over radio, at the Shrine Auditorium, and in churches ....... Interested in building character as Well as bodies, the BOYS' PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT schedules regular gym classes, corrective classes for those who need them, and teams in all the sports. Special interest is taken in the Gym Club, and members have appeared on several programs for the rest of the school during the year ....... The GIRLS' PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT is actively engaged in creating interest in sports and games among the girls. Besides the regular courses in gymnastics, there are several popular classes such as rhythm work, hockey, ten- nis, and the new swimming class. Entering into competition with other schools on Girls' Play Days, the Poly girls' teams seldom fail to win honors ....... Courses in the SCIENCE DEPARTMENT are based on the fact that, in this day of great scientific advancement, it is necessary for everyone to know something of science. As only students expecting to go to college usually enroll for a second year in the department, a new course, physical science, which is a mixture of physics and chemistry, provides valuable experience for students not expecting to continue schooling after graduation. Experiments performed in the laboratories make science of vital interest to the pupils ....... In the SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT the emphasis is on problems of American citizenship. This department teaches the functioning of our government and our duty towards it as citizens. A working knowledge of the major laws passed by Congress is acquired. The faculty of the department gives valuable assistance to students who enter school and city contests on related subjects ....... The SPECIAL DEPARTMENT offers some of the most interesting classes in Polytechnic and some which are not duplicated in any city school. It provides classes in orientation, foreign opportunity, Americanization, and training for deaf and for blind students. Poly has the only Braille department in the city high schools. Their excellent equipment includes a Braille machine, several typewriters, and an extensive Braille library. Pottery Chemistry Cosmq