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

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We-ffffff-QULIVE. a vvtub DANCING IN SANTA BARBARA HIGH SCHOOL One of the greatest joys of the year was the re-installation of school dances in the social calendar. Q , I The ban on dancing, voted by the faculty two years ago, terminated with the close of school in June, 1925. ' Following a request by the student council, and the approval,of the social committee, the faculty again voted on the question. Considering the regulations drawn up and submitted by a joint committee from the council and the social committee headed by Mrs. Byrd, the faculty decided to allow danc- ing on trial for one more year. , Made wholly responsible for the dances by the regulations accepted by faculty and student representatives, the entire student body has whole-heartedly endeavored to place dancing on such a plane that it would never again be questioned. The class of '27, Seniors and leafers of the school, sincerely hopes that this year of trial has proved the ability and willingness of the stu- dents to accept and successfully carry the responsibility of managing and sup- porting school dances. To the faculty, who have so generously and willingly done everything in their power to help the students prove their worth, we can only say that the two little words-'AThank you -cannot express our appreciation of your help and your trust in us. THE PROFESSOIPS LOVE STORY Sir James Barrie's popular play, The Professors Love Story , was presented by the class of 1927 in the auditorium, January 14 and 15. To Miss Lucille Mitchell, dramatic coach and director of the play, much credit is due for the splendid performance given. Her first production in Santa Barbara, the Senior Play was most successfully done. The play received the willing and generous cooperation of the class, school, and faculty, not to mention the help rendered by the townspeople in every possible way. To all those Abehind the scenes' who helped make the class play the success it was: to the faculty: to the student body, and to the cast and di- rector, the class of 1927 takes this chance to say Thank you, OLIVE AND GOLD Just as in the past, the Olive and Gold staff went to work on this year's annual with the highest hopes and plans. And just as before, these hopes and plans have suffered shock, and in some cases entire collapse, through the strength of existing conditions which govern the destiny of the publication. 'Perhaps even more than was the case last year, the financial conditions in the city, following the earthquake , have been the main factor in opposition to the fulfillment of our dreams. V We'are not apologizing for this annual: the class of 1927 has put the faith in its' staff necessary for achievement. We regret that our work could not eclipse In volume that of the previous year. However, we have tried to maintain and raise a trifle the standard of past Yf221tS, and to make this book a happy memory of the years work and play, SIYIUE Cfedlt where it is due, and expressing the spirit of the Santa Barbara High School, so fine in its Influence and clear in its understanding. QA llll ll j 1 'QA .- YV . Q, I f li K ' ' 0 1. -. MK I , 17 ,I W WW' W is mmm if f fff f fal' L11 f i n e -UYUHHHI mlm rf ' M' . . , A . ,4 ,- A , Il I Fourteen 33 i - , 1 ' ' I

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L ' t1-l'iULlVE 2, 601.172 I ilihitnrialz 'GTHE BEGINNING OF THINGS99 This year, 1926-1927, has witnessed the beginnings of many line con- nections and conventions within the school. ' The athletic department has expanded most successfully. To both boys and girls the new tennis courts have been a joy, and as a minor sport, tennis opens another road for friendly competition, both interscholastic and within the school. Archery is very popular among the girls. and there is already the demand for more equipment. The consideration of a new point system, by the scholarship society, is evidence of scholastic broadening. Regardless of its fate, the very consideration of this system, which recognizes the value of training and experience received in student body and class activities of all kinds, shows a progressiveness that ever marks the up-to-date school, class, or community. L The Junior Service Club, championed within the school principally by Mr. Soules, is another big step toward better citizenship and community in- terest to be developed and appreciated by the enthusiasm of future citizens. Last, but far from least, a new channel of contact for parents, teachers, and students has been found in the P. T. A. Play Day, inaugurated this year through the efforts of Miss Sias. Co-operation made this first event successful in every way, and the seed sown this year is bound to flourish and bear beau- tiful fruit. The organization of severalAnew clubs within the student body shows a greater sense of the value of co-operation, and their efforts and productions have been on the highest planes. STUDENT ADMINISTRATION Each year we look back and judge our success by the changes time has wrought. Each year there is some development of the old or initiation of the new that signifies progress and the raising of a standard, by the students themselves. This year has seen both the development and the initiation: development in student administration and initiative in student co-operation. The co-operative store, the cafeteria, and the organization of new enter- prises are the things on which we base our judgment. The store has paid off most of an enormous debt and interest, and has served the student-body in every possible way. The cafeteria, also, has not only been a great financial success, but has had, always, the benefit and welfare of the students first in its mind. These two are perhaps the best examples of the development which is general throughout the school. The Service Club, Forestry Club, French and Spanish Clubs, and the Varsity Club, all formed this year, are all based on the high standards of scholarship, interest, and ability to work that make up a successful organization. These are but some of the features initiated this past year, to carry on by development into the future. . A successful Student-Body year is due to efficient student management, Justf als each production, athletic event, dance, and contest is individually suc- cess u . -- ' , , , ., . . N ,slr , ii ,LOVS1 l X :J ll-My--lil--Sl W ll W w1mWaW 'A1 I. na. , mmm ig., 'I . -ic' gg if T11ir1cM1

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