Santa Monica High School - Nautilus Yearbook (Santa Monica, CA)

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Our lovely campus with all its ac- tivities and contacts is the setting in v rhich our modern world places youth to carry out the main purpose of school life, the use of the curriculum for per- sonal growth through study and self expression. The counselling department ' s sin- cere hope is that it may contribute to the making of such wise choices that the end of every student ' s career will be filled with the happiness that comes from true success. ETHEL M. ROBINSON Counsellor Campus life with your contribution of ideas has swept along through three swift years. Now you are facing a new life on another field of activity — A new campus. Life at Samohi has offered you the opportunity to equip yourself to go on, with the conviction that you can serve elsewhere as you have here. Through participation in your Girls ' League activities, sports and clubs, you girls are equipped to be responsible leaders. It has been a real pleasure to work with this class and their cooperation has been deeply appreciated. MARILYN HOLMES Dean of Girls M 16

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§4 ' Santa Monica High School is located five blocks from the shore line of the Pacific Ocean. The elevation is about one hundred twenty feet which gives a commanding view of the ocean and the mountains. The site consists of fourteen acres of land, well adapted for building sites, plant- ing, and beautification. Trees, shrubs, walks, and lawns make the grounds beautiful and attrac- tive. Everyone who views this creation of buildings and grounds will place it among the best combinations to be used as a high school plant. Here — those about to graduate have had a school home for three years. Here — you have made lasting friendships; here — you have participated in student and extra-curricular activ- ities. Here — under pleasant surroundings and helpful instructions you have carried on your high school education. This Nautilus is dedicated to the campus. It permanently records by picture and story the achievement of the students in art, music, drama, athletics, club activities, student body organiza- tion, as well as the regular class curricular work. As the years come and go this Nautilus will pleasantly remind you of this campus, its teachers, its fellow students, and all curricular and extra curricular activities. May each of you who grad- uate in this year of 1940 find a place in society where you can happily serve your fellowman and where the greatest amount of success and self-satisfaction can be obtained. As principal of the Santa Monica High School, and as your friend 1 wish for you the best life and work can give. If Sincerely, W. F. BARNUM, Principal. aed.t tile and iuan.n can (f iue 15 L.

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A glance from the windows of my office today, reveals four majestic palms beckoning those who wish to learn, to enter; old Glory waving en- couragement for democracy; the mas- sive and dignified auditorium remind- ing us of enjoyable assemblies, beau- tiful music and inspirational messages; the gymnasium housing the athletes of Samohi shouting defiance to their op- ponents; and off in the distance the peaceful waters of the Pacific gleam. AH hail to thee, Beautiful Samohi Our Faith in thee will never fail. A. R. VEENKER Vice-Principal We like to think of our campus as being the training grounds for our fu- ture citizens of tomorrow. When we compare the environment that sur- rounds our European brothers, it gives us a feeling of relief to know that here, our students are striving for higher at- tainment in mental and physical quality and through our student body activ- ities and government are learning to live harmoniously, and constructively. May the student body continue to uphold and improve the high standards and traditions of Samohi ' s campus. JOE E. DAY Dean of Boys 17