Santa Barbara High School - Olive and Gold Yearbook (Santa Barbara, CA)

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T -Y -RW-W JW T39 ,. ,7v qv aff, Q43 4W ? Q ' aff! A were most generous and voluntary in their sacrifice, for they clearly realized that all time and energy, over and above that required for study, must at this crisis be given to the nation's need. l Not to be outdone, the Juniors sacrificed their class pins, with the money thus saved they purchased a Liberty Bond. This semester they decided to give up the annual Junior Farce. Athletics and debating have also suffered, but- with the wholeheartedness of all good sports, those interested in the various activities, have been willing to set aside selfish ends for the common good. HELPING TI-IE GOVERNMENT TO HELP OURSELVES. As you read through these pag K you will see that the Santa Barbara High School has held itself, individuaf and collectively, at the disposal of the nation for all kinds of service-war securities, philanthropic work, salvage, or what-not. We have been glad of the opportunity to Do Our Best, and to do it cheerfully. TO OUR BOYS IN THE SERVICE! The class of I9l8 is proud, indeed, to have sent into the service of the nation twenty-seven boys. It means much to us to have a l 9 l 8 Service Flag of twenty-seven shining stars. To George Branning, our former manager, and to Samuel Adler, Harry Allen, Lewis Arata, Richard Bellman, Shelton Borden, Thomas Burns, Roy Burns, James Chard, Albert Cooper, George Crowell, Les- lie Hughes, Ernest Hunt, Walter Jamison, John Knox, Warren Lincoln, Phillip Maxwell, Harry McKee, Max Meyer, Emerson Morgan, Ernest Olds, John Riedel, Frank Rust, Dudley Thompson, Robert Tracie, George Whipple, and Frederick Wirths-who have heard the call to arms and have left our ranks for army, camp, and battleship-we say: Good Luck and Godspeed! SIMPLE GRADUATION. During the past two years the Santa Barbara High School graduations have gradually become more and more simple. This year, in conformity with the prevailing spirit of economy, the cass decided to cast all remaining Hfurbelowsn aside. Silks, crepes, and nets are taboo, and white kid gloves an unjustifiable extravagance. We are truly glad that the days of overdressed graduations have gone, and with them the heartaches of the less fortunate, and the empty purses of the self-effacing family. fN. B..: This editorial was written before Commissioner Claxton issued His circular letter upon the same subject.-Critic.J E OUR LOYAL FRIEND. To you, Mrs. Byrd, our class teacher and wise counsellor, we, the class of 1918, owe our high ideals, and the ambition to achieve the best that is in E181

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EDITGIQLALS A WAR MAGAZINE. It is our unique opportunity and certainly our grave pride to make this issue of the Olive and Gold a war-magazine. We are in the path of a mighty world-movement, we cannot but heed the crash of falling dynasties, the tu- mult of rising peoples, and the bonfire of old empires. Everywhere we look we see vivid war-posters: the words- Conservation, . Liberty Bonds, War Saving Stamps -are upon every tongue: Haunting headlines have ceased to surprise or alarm, big things are happening every day. Consciously or unconsciously we are changing into new beingsg a fine seriousness has come into our livesg we can never be quite the same as we were. Something of all of this has been caught up within the pages of this annual: the dedication of ourselves to the cause of Democracy, the martial note of the art-motif, the spirit of patriotism paramount on every page, the two depart- ments made necessary by the new conditions-Red Cross and Military-all testify to the spirit that animates our school. May this issue of the Olive and Gold carry that spirit over land and sea to our 24l fighting men! ' AN INNOVATION. ln consonnance with the war-spirit, our first executive action was the adop- tion of a permanent cover for the Olive and Gold, the custom of all pro- gressive annuals. The dignity and good taste of the design by Charles Coiner of 'l 7, recommended it as best suited to the purposes of the Olive and Gold. I WAR MEASURES. At the beginning of last semester, it was very problematic whether or not this year the Olive and Gold should be issued. Business men, feeling the pinch of war-times, very naturally hesitated buying advertising spaceg but in the spring, State Street--always loyal to us-responded, and enough ,space was sold to insure the appearance of the annual. I-lowever, the amount falls short of that solicited in former years, necessitating economy and brevity in every department. As a consequence, much excellent material presented for publication in this issue has had to be omitted. i WAR-TIME SACRIFICES. Among the rank and file of American citizenry, the ardor of self-sacrifice has become widespread. Santa Barbara I-ligh School is proud that, impelled by this spirit, the class of I9 l 8 gave up what to them was the crowning glory of their four years in high school-the Senior Play, with all its Hne intimacies, its valuable training, and its rich experiences. Those to whom it meant most tm '

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AJAMQ.. QM. tfesiz A each of us. With the passing of the years, we realize more and more the wis- dom of your timely advice and the truth of your daily teachings. Wherever we are and whatever we do, we shall not forget you, dear friendg your per- sonality will go with us always and spur us on to the attainment of the best. FRIENDS IN NEED ARE FRIENDS, INDEEDP' We are taking this opportunity to thank those who have assisted us in the editing of the Olive and Gold . During the entire year we have found a pleasing willingness on the part of both faculty and students to render every possible aid. In the inevitable rush just before the magazine went to press, Miss Overman supplied extra typists-Mildred MacCulloch, Alice Collins, Nadene Green, Vera Gillum, Amelia Scudelari and Anna Rissmiller-who were a decided help. , To Miss Dimmick, Miss I-locking, Miss Lermond, and Mr. Soules, we owe especial thanks for their ready assistance upon every occasion. With such generous help from the outside and the co-operation of the entire staff, the editing of the magazine has been a pleasure rather than a task. C MR. TURNER LEAVES FOR FRANCE. i As we go to press the word comes that Mr. Wallace F. Turner, Dean of the Junior College and head of the Mathematics Department of Junior College and I-Iigh School, has received a call for Y. M. C. A. work with the American forces in France. I-Ie is asking to be released from his work here, as his con- tingent leaves for the front about the last of this month. Mr. Turner goes, not as a paid worker, but as a volunteer to the end of the warg and although we shall miss him sorely, we cannot but be proud of his going. We send with him across the sea our quota of good cheer to our brave lighting men and hope soon to welcome him back. We bid him Good- bye and Godspeed! CONTRIBUTIONS. The material offered for publication this year was consistently of a high orderg it has often been a very perplexing question which to choose, for the limited space demanded the most careful selection. Moreover, not always was the best choseng sometimes it was the most timely. In other than war times, we would have been glad to have published: The I-Iyphenatef' a truly remarkable story by Theodore Osborneg Pals, by Laverne Winng Childhood Days, Estelle Bartholomew: Her Crime, Mary Woodg Even Unto These Last, Margaret Williamsg Nonsense Adrift, Marion Baker, I Never Worried or Cared, Ralph I-Iarrisg Is a Man a Man? Allen Bucky A Scare for a Scare is Only F air, Lotus Aldermang Such is Life, Gratia More: Moving, Muriel Starr: Usocking It to 'Em, Stanley Edwards, Conserva- tion, Olive I'Iauan, and a charmingly-written war story by Miss Riedel. A glance over the above reveals talent of a high order. E191 2