South Pasadena High School - Copa de Oro Yearbook (South Pasadena, CA)

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S O P ran D E Oe s0 events of the past, record events of the pres- ent, and inspire enterprise and success for the future. We candidly admit that we have slightly the advantage over those who have gone our heels. hefore and those following at aS First, we have advantage in numbers; but, more important than this, in the material which was available for use. Events of the past which up to this time have received no permanent recording are collected between The Class of 1910 obliged to resort more completely to original these covers. will be subject matter, though we doubt’ not that those with whom we have studied, recited and competed are more than capable of “making news” which, wher edited, will present nothing less than a highly creditable appearance. We that an indissolvable desire this Annual shall form bond of friendship and memory between the members of the Class 09; between us and those in our wake; be- tween us and our beloved teachers, one and all, who have assisted in making men and whose association and women of us, with us has materially aided in molding reputable characters, fixing desirable habits and in raising aloft and nurturing worthy ambitions; this, all of this, aside from their salaried mission as instructors. The efficient School Board should not be neglected as a subject of merited praise. jn aie . on his is due them for providing so agreeable, comfortable and well equipped a building in which to receive our instruction. It has been nothing less than a pleasure to occupy “our” beautiful building as students: to en- tertain in it as hosts and hostesses; to praise it as “best” and “ours.” From the appear- ance the grounds are assuming it would seem that they are wisely determined to spare nothing to attain beauty and con- venience. We can not but contrast the present with the past, but are thankful for the incon- veniences of our early years of High School, because of the novel experiences, and a resulting spirit of appreciation of our pres- ent surroundings and enlarged opportuni- ties. Think not of the trials of the editor, though they be many, but rather incline who our attention to the names of those ‘e have so ‘willingly assisted in the production of this volume. It would be impossible to arrange these in the order of the amount of responsibility they have assumed—but, it is needless to say that the business manager has had his share. ‘This in securing ads and subscrip- tions and in making almost impossible mathematical propositions look like “good things” to the Senior, Class. Much credit is due the teachers who have so ably advised the editors in selecting and securing their copy. Fellow students, teams, We can not but mention in a kindly way the engravers classes, have thought for us. and printers who, though they have taken our coin, have also taken an unselfish inter- est in the success of our first publication. Remember our advertisers. ‘hey made this Annual possible. ‘Tell them where you saw their ad. WORTH OR BIRTH? CRANES, WIN IL IES USAR Y OTK) What is it that makes the great men? Is it high birth, nobility, name? No! The man of this age Is he who is sage; It’s the man who is born with a brain. How came Longfellow, Lincoln, and Lowell To be of great worth in their land? It in truth was not rank Which they had to thank For the fame which they held in each hand. Did I say one must first be a scoundrel? Did I say that high birth involved shame? Be you noble or slave, In Gallantry’s cave There is room for the greatest of fame. Then arm yourself right for life’s strugele! Look out on all sides for the best. But remember this, Soul, Let Worth be your goal: And then look above to be blest.

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ANITA MATHIS LITERARY ART CARL V. COOPER EDITOR-IN-CHIEF IRA THOMAS BOYS' ATHLETICS KATHRYN PLIMPTON GIRLS’ ATHLETICS AILEEN THOMPSON ALUMNI DEBATING HARRY MOORE BUSINESS MGR. CARLETON GILBERT SOCIAL—PERSONALS For the first time in the history of our High School the Senior Class has attempted, through the columns of this publication, to mirror the events of our four short years of our class- education among preparatory mates, alumni, citizens and neighbor schools. It would seem an unwise policy to launch this enterprise without a definite purpose in view, but such a purpose is not lacking and we fear it is more worthy than the instru- ment through which it is heralded. OUR EDITORIAL That an accredited High School with any degree of pride, spirit or ambition should exist without such an organ seemed in- credible, and, realizing that the class taking the initiative in this respect would accrue no little honor and valuable experience to them- selves, we unfalteringly, though not with- out serious reflection and caution, decided that since no preceding class had attempted it, we, the class of ’09, should edit and which should narrate finance a volume

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c O ie A D E. O R O S. P. H. S. CALENDAR 1908-1909 Sept. 7—Vacation—lLabor Day. 8—Vacation. 9—Vacation—Admission Day. 10—School Opened. 12—Vacation—Saturday. 13—Vacation—Sunday. 15—Girls’ Chorus organized. 18—Statue “Winged Victory” frorn Class ‘08 presented by Mary Gillies, 08; ac- cepted for school by Harry Moore, '09. 25—Covina High School trustees’ visit. 28—FEarl Walters enrolls “as a Senior.” 28—Athletic Association the year. elects officers for Oct 14—Tligh School Orchestra organized. 16—Address by Rey. Henstridge; Manners, an Asset of Life.” 17—Boys’ basket-ball—Glendale H. S. 4. 20—‘Pete” Wilcox injures his eye. 21—Seniors win inter-class basket-ball championship. 22—Student Body elected. 22— Address by Rev. W. K. Beans; “Charac- ter ‘Through Thought.” 3—Boys’ Glee club organized. “Good S45 5, executive committee Aovor 24—Boys’ basket-ball—Harvard 27, S. P. Ble Ss, RSE 26—Curtis Armstrong plays two selections on the new grand piano. Nov. 4—Seniors organize. 4—Girls’ basket-ball—Glendale ks aS Ik}. 5—Boys’ basket-ball—Pasadena 17, S. P. Jerky rh cokot 6—Boys’ basket-ball—Pasadena Y. M.C. A. Se, SH es, alls SL 11—Boys’ basket-ball—L. A. H. S. 8, 5. P. NG Shy Pig hee 12—Senior class meeting, Room 23. (2) Cox—long trousers—score card, etc. 13—Vacation—Teachers’ visiting day. 21—Boys’ League basket-ball—Pasadena 4, St, tal, Se GO! 23-24-25—Tri-monthly exams. Hard times. 25—Thanksgiving literary “stunt.” 28—Basket-ball—Poly 40, S. P. H. 5. 6. Dec: 3—Senior class meeting. 4—tLecture by Postmaster Flint of Los Angeles on the United States Postal System. 5—Basket-ball (boys’) — Hollywood 16, S. P. H. 3s: 14. 5—Basket-ball (girls’)—Santa SIP, lala Sie Jae 7—Adela Verne piano recital, assisted by Poly High Glee club. Monica 8, 10-—Mr. Thomas is divorced from his clothes. za 7 11—Debate—San Fernando-S. P. H. 5 jE Baye basketball hee Ht 19 Soe pcan 18—Christmas Rhetoricals.