Santa Ana Junior College - Del Ano Yearbook (Santa Ana, CA)

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STUDENT BODY OMEWHERE in the sky a star is shining Protected by a knight; a sword he weilds. A LGOL is it ' s name, and you can find it In Perseus; He guards it with his shield. ' UST a speck of light in all creation, A little dot within the starry field. lOMPARE it — you will find an inspiration, Tho ' dimmed at times, you cannot make it yield. Robert Gerwing Page Twelve

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HISTORY OF J. C. Santa Ana Junior College began its career in 1916, with a student body number- ing twenty-four. Officers were elected and under the efficient leadership of Isabel Anderson, the year proved very successful. Although the college was too small to enter many college activities, debating and athletics were indulged in to the extent that managers were elected for those two branches. Close sympathy between students and faculty, and loyalty to the school marked the main objectives gained in the first year of the organization. The following year saw an increase in the number attending the college as well as in activities. The public saw the results of the new institution for the first time when the students, under the direction of Miss Birdenia Henry, produced The Princess, an elaborate outdoor pageant. June 15, 1917, the first class — composed of six girls — was graduated. A huge jump was taken in 1918, when the faculty was increased to fifteen and the student body grew so large that clubs were formd and football and debating teams fought several successful battles. The Junior College Girls ' Club and Cercle Francais were organized. French Orphan Benefit, consisting of a musicale and a play, Joint Owners In Spain, was produced with results quite satisfactory for the adop- tion of French War Orphans. Receptions and teas were the most important social functions of the year. In 1919 flu vacations and higher requirements by the University of California forced the Junior College to enter a long period of work,as well as extra school hours. Some social events, especially a party at Mr. Nealley ' s and picnics at Balboa were enjoyed by the students. A J. C. pin — featuring the now proverbial owl — was adopted and created quite a sensation among the High School students. Separate commencement exercises were held for the first time and a class of sixteeen girls had the distinction of being the first to have such an honor. Last year the college took the aspect of a regular institution. The Terpsichorean art was no longer banished from the doors of learning and a new era of social pleasure dawned. The Cercle Francais spent many delightful evenings, the Girls ' Athletic Club also had several successful picnics and hikes. In athletics, too, J. C. developed real pep. Basbetball teams of boys and girls showed good material . but were defeated because of lack of practice. Tennis had good representation from Santa Ana, which showed real ability at Riverside. Debating, too, was strongly sup- ported and the teams made consequent good showings. The past two years, J. C. has surpassed previous records. The enrollment has taken astonishing leaps; activities — social, forensics, athletic and dramatic — have flourished; and real school spirit has developed. The standard of scholastic work has been raised in accordance with the state requirements. By an election held this spring, the Junior College becomes an organized Junior College district. This means that the College will have additional appropriations from the State with a high allotment for each pupil. In this way, a larger and better faculty, and improved equipment will be made possible. With the present provisions for coming years, the prospect for the future institution is indeed rosy paling gray into the past years. Page Thirteen