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

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Expert repairing Fresh Fruit res ruits at Los Angeles prices. in Season P 1030 Mission 1508 MISSION Opposite Grammar School Los Angeles Home 39927 Sunset 3010 Cup ane Orn eae EDITION 1s eee Second Annual of the South Pasadena City Eligh “School PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS OF NINETEEN-TEN SOUTH PASADENA, LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA ee | | PREFACE | PEED you quickly, little courier, Tell them all the fight is won. Go to those who’ve pressed on farther; Go to those who still toil on. They who know us, they will weleome All your news and jokes about us; Even though we’ve jumbled some, Still they’ll bring back gentle mem’ries. | Speed you to them. Be you gone. | | D.C: B10; H [O xT T L TY COPA DE ORO YY NY Ny) Why a) RO | The Mystery of the Old Chateau Passing alone the Rue de Chapelle, the main street of the quaint little Village of Sans Souci, one of the picturesque towns of sunny France. into whose humble simplicity and sweet seclusion the ever-increasing stream of tourists has not yet broken, out into the wind ing country road, slowly strolled a young Knelishman. Gn and on he walked, his eyes fixed upon the distant horizon, seemingly oblivious of his surroundings. Ordinarily, Cora a person with a truly artistic apprecia- tion of the beautiful would have reveled in the rural scenes that would meet his enchanted eyes along the road. But, although the young English artist, for so he was, had strolled thus far into the country for the express purpose of filling his mind with several charm- ing little scenes of southern France, he was engaged in the truly horrifying task of reviewing his most limited French vocabulary in anticipation of an = ap- proaching conversation with the land- lord of the inn, in which he was residing, the result of which interview would be satisfactory or otherwise, according to his lucky choice of words and phrases. This accounts for the fact that he had strolled about three miles from the village of Sans Souci before he realized what he was doing. In the distance all that could be-seen of the town was a subdued blur of cottages with the spire of the old Catholic church of Saint Pierre rising above them, its golden cross catching the gleams of morning sunlight as it tipped the spire. Now alert for some scene pleasing to his fancy, he went on a mile or two, un- til he had passed the scattered farm houses and had reached a turn in the road. Impelled by curiosity to seek farther, he made the turn and there met his astonished eyes a singularly beautiful old chateau. It stood in all the splen- dor of its fast decaying beauty, stained by age and exposure, with green moss growing within its time-worn crevices and ivy clinging to its walls. A steep, winding stairway led to a little balcony from which the only entrance into the room was through a small door; the door, as well as the colored windows, was barred with rods of iron. It was a place which one would naturally sup- pose to be shrouded in mystery, and as the young Englishman gazed, enchanted, upon its ancient beauty, he was seized with a desire to fathom the mystery. But how? The chateau was barred and the only habitation of man that was anywhere near it was a small hut of the poorest sort, built close to the old cha- teau, as if relying upon its ancient grandeur for protection. DE ORO Summoning nerve and confidence to his aid, for his surroundings were in- deed very singular, he knocked loudly at the door of the cottage and awaited the result of his venture. He heard a sharp ery from within, a cry of seeming surprise, a slight sound of shuttling greeted his ears and the door was opened. There stood before him an old woman of the peasant type of France, whose sharp, dark eyes, from under black brows, met his with an attitude of de- fense. Her straggly, gray hair was par- tially covered by a cap of peculiar de- sign; her skin was yellow and wrinkled with age, and her form bent and old. Her aspect was so fierce that he hastily called to mind all the French words he knew and stringing them to- gether in wild confusion, asked her if she would show him the interior of the chateau and tell him something of its history. He took for granted that the chateau had a history and that the aged peasant woman was its keeper. After a lengthy conversation, in which the old woman chattered volubly in French and the young artist sought by every possible means to make his wish known, he having placed a_ piece of gold in her hand, she grimly smiled and bade him follow her. Out through the tangled grasses, up the narrow winding stair, they went. The woman, with an old and rusty key, turned a lock and drew back the iron bars. Taking another key of unusual shape and size, she unlocked and threw open a narrow door and they stepped within the main room of the old chateau. What a strangely furnished place it was! The dark walls were old and crumbling, so stained by time and weather that it was difficult to ascer- tain what their coloring had originally been. Dust lay thick over the tables of odd design and carved chairs, but the object that aroused the greatest curi- osity, about which centered all the mys- tery. was a sort of recess in the wall at the far end of the room. Within it stood an altar of dark oak; a crucifix was fastened to the wall, and a marble statue of the Virgin stood upon a sort of carved shelf. The young man gazed in open wonder COPA and amazement, attended by not a little awe as Well, for it was a strange sight. The dark old room, the altar, the aged peasant woman standing nearby, with her heavy keys—all made a picture which he never forgot. Suddenly, from between the iron bars. through the colored windows, laden with the dust of past years, came a ray of sunlight, falling upon a feature of the room which our artist friend had not yet noticed. On the opposite side of the altar from which the carved statue Was placed hung a velvet curtain. of dark crimson. He turned to his attendant and. she, quick to discern his wish and influenced by his ready gold, told, in a wierd and hesitating voice, the tale of the mysterious chateau. Her hearer’s some what slow perception was quickened by his curiosity, and aided by her many gesticulations and the expressions of her countenance, he was able to learn the mysterious tale, which is told as he afterwards told it to his friends. In the terrible days of the French Revolution, when many of the nobility of France were murdered in cold blood, there lived, amid the gayety of Paris, a Count of immense wealth and aristo- cratic lineage. The Count of Ruddesae, for so he was, had only one child, a daughter, Elise by name, a girl of mar- velous beauty and pure religious char- acter. When the anger of the mobs grew hot and cries of “Down with the nobility!” resounded night and day through the streets of Paris, the Count, knowing the danger that surrounded her, sent his lovely daughter, with a young maid, to a quiet secluded spot, where stood the old chateau, in years past the abode of an ancestor possessed of a strange mania for living alone. There, for a time, she lived in utter solitude, seeing no one but her maid and the servant. faithful even after her father’s death, who brought pro- visions weekly. But she was happy in her religion. Hour after hour she knelt in prayer, counting her rosary o’er and o'er and chanting sad, sweet hymns that the soul of her father, after her depart- ure immediately cast into the dark old DE ORO prison of Bastille. might rest in peace, But there came a night when a fren zied mob swept through the streets of Paris, increasing in size and fury until individuals were lost sight of in a surg ing mass of angry people. Palaces of the noblemen were burned to the ground and when the awful night Was almost over, a few men, into whose hearts had been born in the desire to kill, having found out the whereabouts. of Klise Ruddesac, set out upon their dread ful errand. On through the dark streets, lit only by the smouldering fires, out over the lonely road they went, already inticipating the sweets of revenge. At last they neared the chateau. The maid Was not awakened immediately; but Klise hurried from her little apartment into the chapel room, as she had been wont to call it, and knelt before the altar in prayer. As she arose from her knees, a sound of loud tramping came from without, and hoarse voices demanded admittance. It being refused, they opened the door by force and entered. “And then,” as the old French woman told the artist, “the strangest thing happened. I saw it, for I had crept in unnoticed through a secret door. Elise stood still by her little altar, gazing at those men. [| had never seen her look so beautiful. Her great, dark eyes shone with the fire of righteousness and her loosened hair fell over her shoulders. At last, one fellow, rougher than the rest, stepped forward as if to seize her, but before he could touch her she had passed within her shrine and disappeared behind the crimson velvet curtain. “Strange as it may seem, not one of those men dared to step within my Klise’s sacred nook of prayer. So struck with a sense of awe were they that they left without noticing me, and disap- peared in the darkness. “And so,” she continued, “through all the weary years of my dull existence, I have lived in my little cottage to guard my mistress’ altar. I know not where her body lies; I only know that her soul res ts in peace, for she was as pure as the white roses she loved to Wear. With these last words, the French woman silently left the young man and (G () se AN went out. He saw her pass within her cottage; he never saw her again. Out through the door of the old chateau he went, and as he walked to- ward his inn, his mind was filled with strange thoughts and questionings. He went home to England the follow- ing winter, but often, amid the work and gayety of his busy life, would come the questions to his bewildered mind, “Where did the Count’s daughter go? What lies behind the crimson curtain?” So often and with such force did the questions return that when, the next summer, he returned to Paris, he, in company with a bold friend, took the journey from Paris to the little village of Sans Souci, out, over the country road, to the old chateau. They knocked at the old woman’s door but received no answer. Peering in, they saw that all was bare and empty. “She is dead,” wy Although the baseball fan is some- what excited in the last inning of the deciding game of a World’s Champion ship series, when the score is tied, two out and three men on with the weakest batter vainly sceking the loca- {ion of the delusive sphere, his excite- ment bears about the same ratio to that of a schoolboy during the last summer meeting of the School Board, as a game of bears to a game of foot-ball. The children of today start happily to school, on the opening day, being sure of a pleasant smile of greeting from the teacher, whoever he or she may be, but when I went to school about forty years ago, a smile of this kind was no more expected than the election of William Jemings Bryan to the Presidency of the United States. I remember, more than any other, my last teacher. The School Board had been rather slow that year, and when school was scheduled to commence no teacher had yet been appointed. How- ever, we were told to be in our seats the next Thursday at nine o’clock and wait bases, chess DE My Old Schoolmaster ORO said the artist; “let us see if we enter the chateau.” They went up the winding stairway and to their surprise, the door was open. Entering, the Englishman found all the same. Not without a certain awesome feel- ing, he entered the retreat and drew back the velvet curtain. All that he saw was a dark, damp vault. A casket lay at one side; a censor swung from the ceiling; but what struck him aghast was that a dagger lay beside the casket and tall candles burned at either end. “Who lights the cand was the ques- may tion that came to his mind. And from the crumbling walls there seemed to come a voice that answered, “’Tis a mystery, the mystery of the old chateau. It can never be solved.” LAURA ROYCE, 712. =z for the new master, from the nearest station as Deacon White's old gray mare leave distance behind her. He about ten and slowly the room. He was almost dwarfish in size. His right eye looked as though it were try- ing to locate his left ear, while his left seemed to be counting the freckles on his right cheek. His nose projected very noticeably from under his spectacles, acting as a peacemaker to the opposing eyes. He walked quietly to the platform and turned upon the school, gazing at the anxious faces of us children. He looked back and forth aeross the room several times and then smiled, actually smiled. I have often wondered how he ever succeeded in getting his eyes into the spirit of the smile, but he did and the effect was marvelous. It was the first, who was coming fast as would arrived o'clock entered last and only smile that ever graced the features of a teacher in that building. It was not, however, the winsome smile of the teacher of today but resembled more that of a man-eating tiger as he ee | ClOrP A aWaits his approaching prey, But it was a smilie and we certainly believed the school boy’s Paradise was near at hand. The morning passed quietly. At noon a large group of us boys gathered on the grounds to arrange our program for the afternoon. We all believed the teacher a “cinch,” and decided to take advantage of it that very day. The de- tails of that afternoon bring unpleasant memories I will omit them. At any rate about six of us boys went home that night sadder and wiser and many others followed during the next week. We began to think he had not smiled at = DE ORO all. At any rate he did not give us an encore, Even Percival DeLaney, the with his bouquet of esstul. You might as teacher's darlir roses Was uns well attempt to obtain honey from a squash vine. We soon gave it up as a hopeless case and resigned peacefully to nine months of unceasing persecution, When my children come home from school with woeful tales of long lessons and eighth periods, [ think of the long rows of birch switches which we so often felt, and | congratulate them on getting off so easily. HOMER WRIDE, 10. 2 The Massachusetts Coast, as Seen From the Driver's Seat It was a beautiful June morning on the Massachusetts coast. The sun, ris ing in regal magnificence out of the placid sea, cast a half light over the still sleeping little town of Magnolia. On the bluff, however, things were all astir. An all-day coaching trip) was scheduled for the guests of the hotel. The coach and its driver came up just as I emerged from the dining room, Of course, being a youngster of just nine vears, | wanted to sit upon the driver’s box like a “big man.” The driver was a genuine New England Yankee with all the inborn shrewdness of his kind but he was a good fellow at heart and, with a sweep of his long arms, | was up be side him. We started with a crack of the whip and there I was upon the front seat, holding the ends of the reins as they came through the driver’s hands. No prince could have been any hap- pier than [| that day. The beautiful and historie places through which we passed possessed for me a_ peculiar glamour when seen from a driver’s seat. The roads along the route were perfection and the rhythmical beat of the horses’ hoofs was the only sound heard as we passed through woods, or rather marshes, that were simply covered with magnifi- cent magnolias of the most exquisite delicacy of fragrance. These flowers are not of the same species as those of the same name that grow in California. Our horses rapidly whirled the light wagon along and place after place was passed. Norman’s woe; the graveyard of the Hesperus, made immortal by the pen of Longfellow, and quaint old tree- embowered Salem, with its hosts of tragic deaths and sad memories of re- ligious feuds, were far in the distance as we passed through the quaint streets of Beverly and Manchester and finally en- tered the town of Gloucester, One could easily write a book about the “sights, smells and sounds” of Glou- cester. As the largest fish handling port in the world, it was and is distinctly a town of seafaring people, but its glamour is passing with the vanishing of the sailing schooner. Late in the afternoon we started from Gloucester and, after a quick trip in the beautiful evening twilight that prevails on the eastern coast, reached the hotel Just as the first light shone out in the little village by the shore. The beauties and pleasures of the day are deeply engraven on my mind, but at the time the “honor” of sitting upon the driver’s box and holding the ends of the reins overshadowed everything else. B. C. KIESLING, 713. COPA A Thanksgiving Dinner Mr. Gaylord was sitting in his office one bitterly cold morning, the day before Thanksgiving. He was in a great hurry to finish his work that day, as he and his wife were to start early that even- ing for Riverville, a little town on the Hudson, in which Mrs. Gaylord’s parents lived and where they were to eat their Thanksgiving dinner. The little office was warm and com- fortable. It looked down upon the busy streets of New York from the twelfth story of a large office building. In the next room the tap-tap-tap of the type- writers could be heard; also the buzz of voices as the office girls talked to cus- tomers and consulted each other about some important piece of business. Presently one of them entered Mr. Gaylord’s room and announced a gentle- man to see him. He sighed as he nodded his head, but his attitude changed when he saw the visitor. The visitor, a large man with smiling face and twinkling eyes, was dressed for the winter day in fur coat and cap and gloves. He took these off as he said, “Well, good morning, Jack. Glad to see you, old boy. Don’t stop work. I am just going to wait here until my auto- mobile is fixed. It broke down out in front of this building and Tom said he couldy’t have it fixed for an hour, per- haps longer, so I wandered up here to get warm.” Although Jack was busy, he put aside his work and, offering Chapin a cigar, settled himself for an hour’s pleasure. “There’s not much use working with you around, Bill,” he said. “Those papers don’t necessarily have to be mailed this morning and I'd rather talk college days with you, anyway, than write dull, uninteresting letters.” About half an hour later the ‘phone rang and Jack stopped talking for a few moments to answer it. Mr. Chapin heard only one side of the conversation, 38 but he could, nevertheless, understand it quite well. “Hello Yes— A telegram! From whom ?—-Sick, is he?—What’s the mat- ter?—Too bad.—What shall we do about to-morrow ?—-Do you think you could do it ?—Order everything you need, then.— I'll be home about six.—Good bye.” “Were you going away for dinner to- morrow ?” Chapin asked as Mr. Gaylord hung up the receiver. “Yes, we did intend to, but Mae’s father is ill, so we shall have to stay at home, after all.” “Why don’t you come out to our house? My wife is going to have a big dinner for a number of our friends, but the more the merrier.” “Sorry, but I don’t believe we can. Thank you just the same, though. To tell the truth, I’m sure Mae is rather anxious to get up a big dinner herself. We’ve been married only a month and she hasn’t had much chance to do any- thing of that kind, and I know she will work her hardest all day to try to please me.” “She must be a very enthusiastic little woman. I hope she has success. But I am sorry, too, that you won't accept my invitation. However, you must come out some other time.” x After telephoning her husband, Mae immediately called up the grocer and butcher, ordering all kinds of necessary eatables, but more of luxuries. Then with a great deal of care she swept and cleaned the flat from top to bot- tom, or rather from front to back. This took some time and the work was not finished until the middle of the after- noon and, feeling a bit tired, she sat down in the Morris chair to view her work. The little living room was as cozy and comfortable as possible. A large bay window took up one whole side of the room and from this one could look out upon the rows and rows of apart- ment houses that lined the street. The windows were hung with clean, white muslin curtains that partly hid the shin- ing. transparent glass that was as clean as the curtains. At the other end of the room was a small open fireplace, in which a log fire was blazing merrily, sending out a flickering light that gave that part of the room a cheerful color. The Morris COPA chair and low table, which held a read- ing lamp, stood near. An upright piano, a couch and several chairs completed the furniture of the room. On the dark red walls hung a few good pictures and a number of college pennants and one corner was devoted entirely to photo- graphs of young people, evidently school friends of both Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord. It was altogether a very pretty picture, with the young wife sleeping soundly in the large, comfortable chair, with her hair curling prettily about her face and her neat house dress covered with a large, blue, gingham apron. It was growing dark and a step in the hall startled her and she awoke sud denly, remembering that it was nearly time to commence getting dinner. The first thing she did was to find out if the groceries had come, but no, not a sign of a package was in the kitchen. She called up the store and was told that the things were on their way. but there was so much delivering to be done that they might not arrive until late. “Til have to have something for din- ner,” she said to herself, after receiving this message, “but I have only five cents because | paid the gas bill this morning and it was bigger than I expected. Maybe Ill find some more if T hunt around for awhile. Why, here is Jack’s purse. He must have forgotten it this morning. It has just a quarter in it,” she added laughingly. “That will be enough for some chops for tonight, but tomorrow I'll be cooking a turkey.” The chops were sizzling in the pan about half an hour later and an odor of baking biscuits floated out from the oven, when Jack opened the door and came in to help with the process of getting dinner. “Gee, things look good, Mae, but they will be even better tomorrow, won't they?” he said, as he thought of the dinner they would have. “Yes, but the groceries haven’t come yet, and T wanted to start a few dishes this afternoon, but I think there will be time enough if I get up early tomorrow. It will seem funny cooking a Thanks- giving dinner for just two.” After helping with the dishes, Jack sat down to read the evening paper while Mae wrote to her father. The evening DE ORO passed rapidly and she commenced to worry about the whereabouts of the morrow’s dinner, and about nine o’clock again telephoned to the grocer, but was 1in informed that they would soon ar- rive. “[ suppose we had better sit up until they come; otherwise they will put them on the back porch and the cats will de vour everything.” “Yes, we want to be very careful of our first Thanksgiving dinner.” The minutes flew by and Mae stood by the window watching anxiously for the delivery wagon. Fewer people now hurried along the streets and soon only one or two persons could be seen, and only an occasional car passed by. The little clock on the mantel jingled out the hour of eleven, but still no gro- eeries. “T suppose Martins’ is closed now,” Mrs. Gaylord said, sitting down by the fireplace, “so I presume there is no use telephoning again. But I do wish those groceries would come. I hope they didn't get dumped out in a snowdrift.” “They'll be here. Don’t worry,” said a sleepy voice from behind a news- paper. “Oh, you’re sleepy, too, are you?” yawned Mae. “There, I do believe I hear the wagon,’ and they both ran to the window. “Only a milk cart,” they added, gloomily. Another fifteen min- utes elapsed and the two occupants were nearly asleep, when a knock was heard at the back door and Mae ran to open it, but came back with a disappointed look on her face. “It was someone else’s grocer boy and he came to the wrong door,’ she in formed her waiting husband. “T’m going to bed, groceries or no groceries.” he said, rising and walking toward the door, “but, there, I hear someone,” and he hastened into the kitchen, but he, too, came back without success. “It was only the cat jumping off the table. I’m going to bed.” She soon followed and dreamed all night of turkeys and pumpkin pies danc- ing about on the bed. The first thing she did the next morning was to run into the kitchen and open the back door, CoP A but the porch bore no able looking packages. “What shall we do?” she the tenth time at the breakfast table. “Why, I know,” she added, quickly. “We can go to a restaurant. Funny we didn’t think of it “No, we can't.” “Why not’ We simply cannot starve.” “We will have to this time.” “But, Jack, there isn’t a thing to eat in the house, except a little can of baked beans and three potatoes. We haven't even any bread or butter.” “We shall have to have beans for our Thanksgiving dinner this time, Mae.” “But why?” she persisted. “IT haven't any money.” “No money? Not a cent?” “Yes, one Lincoln penny.” “Won't you ever have any more? “Oh, yes. I'll explain, seeing that you are really worried. I evidently left my purse at home yesterday. It had only a quarter in it, but that was more than enough to pay my carfare. I didn’t miss it until last night, because the conductor didn’t collect my fare in the morning and Bill Chapin paid for my lunch. He stayed in the office so long that I had to stay later than I expected to finish my work, and the banks were closed when I finished, but I knew you wouldn't need any money today. so long as we weren't going anv place. 1 found a nickel in one of my pockets and that was enough to bring me home, so here I am, penniless, unless I find my purse with the twenty-five cents in it.” “You may find the purse,” laughed Mae, “but the money is gone I spent it for chops last night. We have exact- ly one cent between us. What a situa- tion to be in!” “The eroceries may come still.” Jack said, as he ate a roll left over from the night before. “Why isn't it you have more food in the house?” “T expected we would go to mother’s tonight, and be gone for a few days, so I have been using up everything in the house and didn’t order any new sup- plies until the telegram came and—well they haven’t arrivea yet.” “No, you’re right. They haven't come. I didn’t tell you we had another invita- tion for dinner today, did 1? Bill asked signs of agree- asked for before.” us out to his house. [’m fused now. handy.” The morning was spent in alternately looking for the delivery boy and think- ing of the slim dinner they would have if he didn’t arrive. Several times dur- ing that long morning the odor of a roasting turkey floated across the hall and Jack sniffed the air like a hungry dog. “Please go out and warm those beans, Mae.” he said finally. “I can’t endure this suspense any longer. I’m nearly starving.” It was, both felt across the sorry I re- It would have come in quite indeed, a and very scanty dinner envious of the family hall, who were fortunate enough to have had their turkey de- livered. Every bean was eaten and Mae allowed her husband to have the extra potato, declaring that she didn’t want it. when, in reality, she longed for it more than she had ever yearned for anything before. The afternoon passed the same as the morning. About five o’clock the “phone rang and Mr. Gaylord answered it. The person at the other end of the line was Bill Chapin, asking Jack and his wife to come out to spend the evening; that there was to be a large crowd there, and he was anticipating a good time. Jack declined politely, saying it was rather a bad day to go out. How he wished he could have said any thing but that! If only some kind fairy would lend him a dollar. But Mr. Chapin persisted, and finally offered to send around his machine so that they would not have to walk in the storm from the end of the suburban car line. So Jack ac- cepted and called to his wife to dress in her best clothes and be ready in forty- five minutes, as that was the time the automobile would arrive. “Isn't this a Godsend?” asked Mae, as they rolled along the New York streets in the luxurious limousine. My! I do hope they will have some turkey left over from dinner! Are you sure you locked the back door?” That evening, as about two dozen peo- ple sat about the table, Jack was forced to tell his story of the missing dinner, and much fun and laughter was caused by it, and he and Mae were allowed COPA to go into the kitchen and Mr. Chapin told the cook to give them each a piece of turkey. So Mae’s wish came true. The following morning a little girl with a sweet, dimpled face came to the back door of the flat. “Is this Mrs. Gaylord?” she asked. “T am Mary Gaylord and day before vesterday a turkey and, oh, just ‘lots’ of things came to our house. Papa is out of work and we weren't going to YZ bd DE ORO have a big dinner, so when mama saw those things she thought Uncle Jim sent them, so we ate them all up. But Uncle Jim told us this morning that he didn’t send them, and when my chum told me your name was Gaylord, too, I thought perhaps they were yours, so I came over to find out. Were they?” “Oh, no, dear,” Mae smilingly fibbed. “Some other uncle must have sent them to you. MARGARET WEST, ’12. YZ 2 A. Woodland Wedding It was evening; it was summer; it was June, and it was fair; With the sweetness of the summer roses, laden was the air, When, to where a group of pine trees loomed dark oainst the moonlit skies, Slowly strolling, what a scene of fairy splendor met my eyes! ‘Twas the marriage of the fairy queen to the king of the butterflies. He was handsome: she was lovely; he Was splendid; she was fair, And a_coronet of diamond dew-drops glistened in her hair, And her gown was all of gossamer, dee- orated with moon-beams, Which the fairies had imported from the sleepy land of dreams; While he was gorgeously arrayed—with his wings of sparkling gleams. I. A summer night, and all is still; The stars are all in bed; But now and then, from blanket dark. Peeps out a little head. HES They wink and blink and rustle round. Till Mother Moon looks round to see, And then, with fear of ire aroused, They go to sleep—-those starlets wee. Cheerful fire-flies, dainty fairies, butter- flies, industrious guomes, All the little people of the woodland, hurrying from their homes, From the vista where in’ shimmering folds hung draperies of moonshine Festooned from the dark green branches of the tall and stately pines, Heard with gladsome and exultant joy— when a fairy bell said, “Dine.” ‘Twas with skipping and with tripping and with flying that they went, To the fairies’ spacious dining-hall, each one on joy intent, And they feasted and they frolicked until they were all so gay, That with feasting and with dancing they wore the night away, And they hurried home as the sun came up—just at the peep of day. LAURA ROYCE, ’12. I[l. And all night long kind Mother Moon Must patiently her vigil keep, For night is cold, and children young, And little stars must stay asleep. IV. O! thanks be to those starlets bright, Tis true each wind blows someone good, How dark, indeed, this dull old world Had never stars mischievous mood! HELEN ROYCE, ’12. COPA DE ORO Remember Me Long As I stand with my face to the east On a knoll in this sunny land, With my proud pillars towering high, As I hold out a helping hand, Remember me long. All that is beautiful lies at my feet— The mountains, the sea, the air, And flowers shedding their fragrance sweet, With never a thought of sorrow or care, Remember me long. For loyalty, wisdom, honor and truth Which is taught beneath my roof, And manliness, fairness and squareness, Of which each pupil himself is a proof, Remember me long. The violet and rose, when bruised and dying, Their sweetest odor give; So we, when bruised by earth’s rude storms to sighing, tempest-tossed, but on Truth relying— Ah, then we breathe our sweetest hope in trying. ‘Tis then we learn to live; N. F. THORNE, 711. When God’s “Life is real, life is earnest.” Would you climb to realms sublime? Then strive at death to “leave behind you Footprints on the sands of time.” Miss Wishard get that number out radical ?” Jones “How are you going to from under the “Erase the radical.” Prof. (Dictating)—‘Tell me, slave, where is thy horse?” Startled Freshman— “‘It’s seat; I’m not using it.” under my Senior— What have you in Arctic lit- erature ?” Dealer— Cook cals.” books and Peary-odi- Class of nineteen hundred and ten, When out in the world you wander To take your place among men, Full of youth’s hopes and no time to squander, Remember me long. With good to achieve and wrong doing to spurn, With life’s battles to fight and life’s vict‘ries to win, May your mem’ries to South Pasadena ever turn, And your heart be made strong with new courage and vim, Remember me long. HELEN REEHL, 713. Mark you, ’ twas not for your pleasure You were placed in this World School; Nor your fancy just to flatter Were you brought to fight this duel. But the duel of Life is single And the consequence the same, If you carry sword or sceptre, Or just your own plain name. For the end of life must come to all, And when it comes, | vow You will be—or not—remembered By the deeds that you do now! N. F. THORNE, 711. Teacher (in ancient history)— ‘Can anyone give an example of how Ancient History leads up to Roman History and has a bearing on Modern History ?” Brilliant and wise Freshman—Bry- an’s campaign.” Tt is said that truth crushed to earth will rise again, but if it be crushed to earth, it lies; and if it lies it cannot be the truth. It cannot rise again. Conductor—‘Your fare, Miss.” Senior girl— Reaily, do you think so?” COPA Just to think that after all these years I should have found this picture. Sav- age by name and savage by nature, that was what we used to say, but I really wonder if you were as black as we painted you. No, it can’t be, for your face—why, it is really kind for all its sternness of countenance; your eyes how they pierced our very souls and struck terror into our guilty hearts! are black and somber, yes, even sorrow- ful; those square, set jaws and firm mouth—how they bespeak indomitable will and determination!—tell of a man. But what a tyrant did you seem to us then, with what an iron hand did you rule your little kingdom! Yet how often did that little schoolhouse, the very seat of your dominion, harbor the con- spirators of many a dark and fearful plot. There it stands, high on the hill under the spreading oak. The day is warm and the bees fill the air with their drowsy hum. But inside the building the very industry of the bees is rivaled. The room is still save for the occasional rustle of paper or the scraping of a heel on the floor. Iam afraid that it is the calm that precedes the storm. There you sit on the raised platform, tilted back in your chair at your desk, with books and papers scattered pro- miscuously over its top. Your hair is rumpled, some locks standing persisting- ly on end; there is a long streak of black across your forehead; your collar and tie are disarranged. If you could only have seen yourself as we saw you, Reminiscences DE ORO would you have made little Jimmy of only six happy-go-lucky years stand in front of us all because he tittered and leave him there to hang his head and squirm his toes under the baleful glances that you cast upon him? Perhaps you did see yourself as others see when you looked upon that lanky individual, racing down hill and labeled “The School-teacher” that Martha drew. But could you blame her after she had seen you, hatless, disheveled, coat-tails flying, in pursuit of that fast-disappear- ing black object which served for a pro- tection for your head? That was a day which tried your soul, [ know. Your powers of government were taxed to the utmost when Jimmy, standing by an open window, let forth those vociferous cries on being attacked by a large bumblebee. But could you have expected us to keep silent, with sober faces, when suddenly, without the least warning, you lost your balance and fell backwards? [ wonder if you could fathom my thoughts after the punishment meted out to me that day for disobedience. Such dire calamities did [I wish would befall you! But I had my _ revenge. You never knew I was listening when you asked the momentous question to Anabel down by the mill and— Why. if it isn’t dark and someone is coming up the stairs! I wasn’t going to let anyone know that I was ruminating here in the attic. EUNICE ATKINSON, 710. Class zR Shakespeare Roll Call The pietures of the Senior Class appearing on figure 1, reading from the top down, are: DWIGHT BAKER—‘He was a scholar and a ripe and good one.” ALTA BAILEY—‘“‘Item! She doth talk in her sleep.” HAROLD BARDEN—“Comb down his hair. Look! Look! It stands upright.” HELEN REYNOLDS—‘Her voice was ever soft, gentle and low.” ROBERT ESKRIDGE —‘“Do I look like a staff or a prop?” “Would he were fatter, but I fear him not.” Those appearing on the cipher, read- ing from top down and up again, are: MILDRED ALLEN—“Who_ chooseth me shall get as much as he deserves.” EDWIN LAWYER — 'Those that stand high have many blasts to shake them.” MARY MASSEY—‘So long a-growing and so leisurely.” HOMER WRIDE—‘Why, how know you I am in love?” HESTER LAUMAN-—-“A maid of grace, and complete maj ssty.”’ DOUGLAS RICHARDS—“A man_ in all the world’s new fashions planted.” MILDRED KEITH—‘‘As brown in hue as hazelnuts, and sweeter than the kernels.” RALPH WILCOX—‘“I am not full re- solved to take a wife.” EUNICE ATKINSON—‘“Let me have audience, I am sent to speak.” REINE ROGERS—“Wouldst thou then counsel me to fall in love?” GRACE WALTHERY—“O! She will sing’ the savageness out ofa bear.” LLOYD COSPER—“A kind of a boy; a little scrubbed boy.” BUOS 1d -[BVIDO0N DUI} BC oa(, - LU d-[BLv0s : 19d -! 0ao Ad Vd0O dO Gf TAVIS AdrMIM YAIVOH NUCUVad ATOUVH S AAA at- P as This is the second publication tempted by a Senior Class of the S. H. S. We hope that it will prove successful as its creditable rival pub- lished by the Class of ‘09. As a matter of fact, we may rightly consider our- selves very fortunate in having had pre- decessors in this enterprise, and by their success in management we have been given an auspicious opportunity to learn and to profit. The Copa de Oro is intended to review the important and interesting events of the school year, and is published by the Senior Class as a farewell token of our appreciation of the pleasant times and the instruction which we have enjoyed while toiling in “our” beautiful building. It has fallen to the lot of seven of the to issue this book, and we hope that we have succeeded in carrying out the duty entrusted to us by the Class class of 710. The publication of this Annual means much to us. To have in our possession this book, which chronicles so many of the events of our last year and which contains the pictures of our schoolmates and teachers, is to have a constant re- minder of the happiest period of our lives. It is the bond of union between the new life and the old. We also hope that the book will help to keep us in the remembrance of our schoolmates, and that they will receive much pleasure from reading its pages. We wish to take this opportunity to express our appreciation for all that the School Board has accomplished in their assistance toward making our surround- ings as beautiful as possible. We con- gratulate the Board upon recom- mendation of the courses manual training and domestic science. Although our class will not receive personal aid nor education in these new courses to be introduced the coming term, we are confident that this great step in public its in education will mean much to the school of the future. P For the success of the Copa de Oro of 1910 we wish to thank its many sup- porters. Last year the student body showed remarkable spirit in the support of its Annual and we are happy to say that this year the spirit is even better. We, therefore, wish to thank each mem- ber, and especially those who have worked hard on the literature and drawings. We wish to express our grati- tude to the teachers who were so helpful and willing to in the different departments. Our advertisers we espe- cially thank, for it their assistance which makes this Annual possible. Let every one of you remember them, pat- ronize them, and be sure to mention where you saw their advertisements. so assist 1S edition! Does that anything? We surely think will graduate in an uncommon year for celestial phenomena. Halley’s Comet is a source of great wonder, as it appears only once in seventy-six years; the Class of 1910 should be an extraordinary source of wonder, as_ it appears once in a life time. It must be true that we are an unusual class of unusual “class.” Comet suggest so. Our class Frequent comment: “Aren’t those Jawns beautiful?” This is a fact. The lawns in front of the High School have added fifty per cent to the beauty of the building. The School Board should be justly praised for improving the grounds, and we hope that their good work will continue. As a graduating class, we suggest a few improvements— a high fence at the sides and back of the grounds; the improvement of the field and track; more bleachers, and some good tennis courts. We think that ClO;PEA improvement of the conditions for this last sport would greatly boom athletics. As dutiful Seniors, we feel it our obligation to mention to our fellow- students that some of the information contained in these pages has been placed there for their especial benefit. May they read and_ profit. 2 DE ORO In glancing over the records of the Athletic Department, one might think we did not gain many victories. This is so. However, we do not indulge in athletics solely for the purpose of win- ning. Athletics are maintained to give the student various forms of healthful out-door exercise. This we have ac- complished, along with a liberal “help- ing” of clean sport. = GA ENED AG Sept . 4—School opened. Sept. 4 5- Bought text books. Sept. 5-8—Began to get acquainted, Sept. 11-16—Nothing happened. Sept. 19—Coxie organized himself as a post-graduate class. Athletic Association organized. Girls’ Glee Club organized. Boys’ Glee Club organized. Boys’ Basketball practice be- gan. Kighth period inaugurated. Butch stopped school. New basketball suits arrive. Basketball suits worn in rain. (Polytechnic 26, S. P. H. 8. 17.) Oct. 16-20—More school. Oct. 23—Basketb all. (S. P. H. S. 10; Glendale 72. v4-29—Mourning over game, Basketball. (S124 MH Ss Be Oct. 31-Nov. 3—More Noy. 4—Basketball. (Ss JSS Sh 22S Basketball. (S. P. H. S. 44; Hollywood 8.) Rejoicing. Address by Prof. George Whar- ton James. Student Body decided to take up a course of lectures by G. W. James. Miss Leach has a cold. Robert Eskridge entered Senior Class. 23-24—_ EXAMS. Report cards!! 7?! Talk by Claude Braden on “Trip Around the World.” Sept. 20 Sept. 21 Sept. 22 Sept. 27 Sept. 28 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 15 uct. Oct. 30 L, A. High 31.) mourning. Alumni 6.) Nov. 5 Nov. 6-10 Nov. 9 Dec. 3—Miss Powell, Mr. Stone, Mr. Hunter elected by Student Body as Executive Committee. Dec. 4—Prof. James gave first lecture on “Literature of the Aborigines.” Lloyd Cosper appears with a boil on his nose. Rev. Oliver gave talk on “Habit and Opportunity.” 13—Seniors handed in myths—cer- tainly mythical. Mr. Chase, Superintendent of Schools in Reno, Nevada, spoke to students. Athletie Association entertain- ment. Grand success. 18-Jan. 2--Vacation. Dec. 6 Dee. 7 Dec. Dec. 14 Dec. 17 Dec. COREE A DE 3—-Monday morning after. Keb. Miss 'Ticknor could not arrive too much Christmas, maybe. Report Cards-— Going down.” School Board decided to send surveyors and graders here to fix Athletic grounds. Hoorah! Dr. James’ lecture. Horton absent. Mr. Bush presents monograms won from basketball. Prof. Grinnell gave lecture on Etymology in Science lecture room. School closed for aviation, Dr. James’ lecture. Huntington wins fame at Hol- ly wood. Feb. Feb. Brick as a yur ner 28—Mr. tions Latchford gave “Recollec- of Carlyle, Tennyson, Hugo and Browning.” Watts out of has measles. Rev. MeConnell “Roman Mile.” -3—Horton absent A. M. Solid Geometry finals. Dr. James’ lecture. 7-14—School MEASLES! Horton moved to San Diego. Hover elected Baseball Cap- tain. 15—Foster elected Yell Grace Walthery, Song 17-—Watts back again. 18—Dr. James’ school. Sister gave talk on closed. Leader, Leader. lecture. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. ORO 19—Baseball. (8. P. H. S. 7; Orange 2:) THE BASE-RUNNING OF RICHARDS WAS AN EYE-OPENERINMANY OF THE GAMES Flag Day. Sid won 100-yard dash. Baseball. (Hollywood 8; S. P. H. S. 5.) Cosper is reported a good singer. -Miss Bosbyshell readings. Also English. three Senior gave visited Senior Class organized. Trimonthly exams. Braden of Occidental gave talk on “Our Gold.” Senior meeting. Senior meeting, Senior Staff elected. Harrison appears in new shoes. Staff meeting. Baseball. George oy DE Isles dal sey) PLS = Nis eel ter COPA AIR (IAIDE A) prea Pe aN Cae Junior class organized. Senior class pins ordered. Sid Fos- County track meet. won two gold medals yard and 220-yard dash. -Tennis. 100- (S. P. H. 8. 8; Alhambra 5.) Glee Clubs practice. Staff meeting. Foster took bronze 100-yard dash. Senior class meeting. Class play started. medal in DE Apr. Apr. % Apr. Apr. § Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. Apr. RO Baseball League game. (Pasadena 7; S. P. H. S. 4.) -Glee Club concert. Big success. —Another Sunday. —Class pins arrive. 9—Baseball. (S. P. H. S.1; U.S. C. Preps 12) 15—Ewing and Whiting make hit as debaters. 20-—Mr. Bush spoke at Assembly. 22—Baseball. (S. P. H. S. 10, Occidental Preps 1.) 26—Rey. Deere spoke at Assembly. 28.—Raymond Stone wears new tie. 29—Debate. (El Monte 192; S. P. H. S. 183.) 30—Senior party by Ed Lawyer and Lloyd Cosper. Junior class meeting. U. S. C, Glee Clu b concert. Pete appears with side burns CeORP TA May 6—Hover got a shave!!!! May 7—Barden entertained Staff. May 7—Baseball (Long Beach 12; S, P. H. S. 5.) 10—Junior meeting. tery Miss Vail sang at Assembly. May 11—Junior class meeting. May 12—Senior class meeting. May 13—German class performed at As- sembly. Baseball Ink ise 64) Junior meeting. Miss Gatch told stories Assem- bly period. Staff meeting. Marguerite Powell torical contest. Baseball league game. (Harvard 3; S. P. H. S. 11) Miss Taylor recited at Assem- bly. Exams. Intercounty Orator‘cal contest. Won silver cup. Decoration Day. Class play. Hester Lauman entertains the Seniors May Much (GUblanReyeye) 7G. Se Lee May May May May $ won Ora- May ¢ May 24 May 25-27 May 28- May 30 June 4 June 10 WZ 2 Teacher— When did the learning begin?” Pupil—‘Just before the exams. revival of There has been a new species of Be- gonia (Bragonier) discovered. The only one known in existence is in the South Pasadena High School. It possesses a single Thorn(e). You have to be behind in your studie s to pursue them. Great Scott! Teacher—“The three boys in the front seats were the only ones who had the right answers in the examinations.” Voice (from the rear)—“ Good team work.” English History: Jones—“The widow shall receive her dowry ‘within forty days after her death.’ (By aeroplane, no doubt.) DE mys ORO June 14—Physies entertains at Assem- bly. June 19—Class sermon. June 23—Commencement. June School closed. June 25—Sam Roe’s vacation. 1 ae tN, UMN JE wy Teacher—‘Can you tell me in what year Caesar invaded Britain?” Pupil—‘Yes’m.” Teacher— What year was it?” Pupil—‘You can’t expect me to an- swer two questions in succession. That question belongs to the next one in the class.” Considerate Child— Please, Mr. Keep- er, will it hurt the elephant if I give him a currant out of my bun?” Miss Wishard (In Plane Geometry) — “What, is A. B.?” Harold Stoekman— A. limit!” B. is the Mr. Edwards—“What is a synonym, Mr. Hover?” Hover—““A synonym is a word you can use when you don’t know how to spell the one you thought of first.” SSV1O HWOIN OF ——_ OLA The Alumni is an increasing organiza tion, as each graduating class adds to its numbers. There are at present thirty-seven members, and, as a. result of the love for learning engendered by their faithful Alma Mater, the majority of them are continuing their education in the higher institutions. Various ambitions are being fulfilled as the months pass by, some even have culminated. Many positions of worth will be filled in the busy, active wortd by the Alumni in the years to come. There will be a_ physician, a nurse, schoolteachers, housekeepers. la wyers, engineers and a surveyor. But, what ever the station, whatever fate the future may hold for them, they will ever acquit themselves with credit and make the High School as proud of them then as it is at present. Other schools may have larger numbers of graduates, but none have ever had a group of young people so enthusiastic or with higher aims in life. The present offcers of the organiza tion are as follows: Leon Axtman ‘08, President; Mary Gillies ’Gs, Vice Presi dent; Lillian Hilliard ‘08, Secretary; Anna Miller ‘08, Treasurer. A resume of the classes will doubtless prove interesting. CLASS OF 1907. The majority of this class, the first to graduate from the High Sc ool, are at their chosen occupations. Freda Coward graduated from the Los Angeles Normal and is now teaching at the Mountain View School in El Monte. Mrs. Lester Goldman and Mrs. W. C. Sheckler. more familiarly known as Edna Mungor and Hazel Finch, having distinctly domestic tendencies, are keep ing house, Mrs. Goldman in South Pasa- COP a dena and Mrs. Dulzura, California, Helen High is continuing her course at Stanford University, being now a Junior. Marion Burns has received his degree in the Pacifie College of Osteopathy, and at present is taking a year of Sur- gery. kthel Bashore graduated from the San Diego Normal and is now teaching at San Luis Rey. CLASS OF 1908. Mildred Chase will graduate this year from the Pratt Institute. Pearl Crutchtield, Farrell, Lil- lian Hilliard and Maud Thompson will graduate from Normal this year. Mary Gillies is a freshman in dental College, Leon Axtman is a freshman at the University of Southern California. Muriel ‘Trott is a sophomore at Occi- dental. Anna Sheckler in Bessie Occi- Miller is taking a business course at Brownsberger. Kunice Baldwin is Bishop, California, Clarence Lewis is in Denver, working. It has reported that Eunice is planning to go to Denver to attend a Domestic School. still living at been Science CLASS OF 1909. This class is the largest class to gradu ate from the High School. The school was proud, and justly so, when these twenty young people received their di- plomas. Stella Freeman, Victor Collins, Mil- dred Wadsworth and Wellford Seay are freshmen at Occidental. Carleton Gilbert is Hotel Virginia. Harry Moore, Ira Thomas, Earl Wal- ters and Carl Cooper are freshmen at the University of Southern California. Harry Howard is an apprentice, learn- ing surveying. Neida Dedman is at present in Alaska. Henrietta Castleman and _ Aileen Thompson are at Normal. Daisy Jackson is residing in Pasadena. Lester Cox is taking a post-graduate course at the High School. Kathyrn Plimpton is training in the Pasadena Hospital for a nurse. working at the DE ORO Belle Upham has successfully passed - the examinations for Post Office clerk, and is now waiting for a vacancy to occur to receive her position. Anita Mathis is at home. ; George and John Coots are now in the plumbing trade. CLASS DAY EXERCISES OF CLASS OF 1909. The Class of “09 had a very unique and original plan for their class day exercises. On the 22nd of June, the friends of the class had an opportunity to enjoy the program. The first part of the with the class prophecy. It ranged that all the members of the class could participate. The was laid in the Arroyo Seco, where the class was having a picnic. While eating their luncheon, two gypsies, or more correctly, Anita Mathis and Aileen Th ompson in disguise, came and told their fortunes. The futures were funny in the extreme, and were fully appreciated by their fel- low students, who knew their virtues and failings. The last part of do with the program dealt Was sO ar scene the exercises had to history. The was laid in a country grocery store in the year 1950. Between Harry Moore, the storekeeper, and Carleton Gil bert, the drummer, all the history of the class beeame known. Gales of laughter were provoked from the aspir- ing graduates as they listened to their histories. At the close o f the program, the Seniors presented to the High School a handsome bulletin board as a memorial. ALUMNI RECEPTION TO CLASS OF 1909, class scene The Alumni reception to the Seniors was given in the Art Rooms of the High School, Friday evening, June 24th, 1909. The freehand room was decorated with many college pennants. The four corners were designated as California, Stanford, Occidental and University of Southern California. Those present were assigned to the different colleges. Each group chose a track manager and a yell leader. The track manager selected one to represent The Alumni is an increasing organiza tion. as each graduating class adds to its numbers. There are at present thirty-seven members, and, as a result of the love for learning engendered by their faithful Alma Mater, the majority of them are continuing their education in the higher institutions. Various ambitions are being fulfilled as the months pass hy, some even have culminated, Many positions of worth will be filled in the busy, active worid by the Alumni in the years to come. There will be a physician, a nurse, schoolteachers, housekeepers lawyers engineers and a surveyor. But, what ever the station, whatever fate the future may hold for them, they will ever acquit themsélves with credit and make the High School as proud of them then as it is at present. Other schools may have larger numbers of graduates, but none have ever had a group of young people so enthusiastic or with higher aims in life. The present offcers of the organiza tion are as follows: Leon Axtman ‘08, President; Mary Gillies ‘Gs, Vice Presi- dent; Lillian Hilliard ‘O08, Secretary; Anna Miller ‘08, Treasurer. A resume of the classes will doubtless prove interesting. CLASS OF 1907. The majority of this clas+, the first to graduate from the High Se oot, are at their chosen occupations. Freda Coward graduated from the Los Angeles Normal and is now teaching at the Mountain View School in El Monte. Mrs. Lester Goldman and Mrs. W. C. Sheckler, more familiarly known as Edna Mungor and Hazel Finch, having distinctly domestic tendencies, are keep- ing house, Mrs. Goldman in South Pasa- COREA! dena and Mrs. Sheckler in Dulzura, California, Helen High is continuing her course at Stanford University, being now a Junior. Marion Burns has received his degree in the Pacific College of Osteopathy, and at present is taking a year of Sur- gery. kthel Bashore graduated from the San Diego Normal and is now teaching at San Luis Rey. CLASS OF 1908. Mildred Chase will graduate this year from the Pratt Institute. Pearl Crutchtield, Farrell, Lil- lian Hilliard and Maud Thompson will graduate from Normal this year. Mary Gillies is a freshman in dental College. Leon Axtman is a freshman at the University of Southern California, Muriel ‘Trott is a sophomore at Ocei- dental. Anna course at Bessie Ocei- Miller is taking a business Brownsberger. Eunice Baldwin is Bishop, California, still living at Clarence Lewis is in Denver, working. It has been reported that Eunice is planning to go to Denver to attend a Domestic Science School. CLASS OF 1909, This class is the largest class to gradu- ate from the High School. The school was proud, and justly so, when these twenty young people received their di- plomas. Stella Freeman, Victor Collins, Mil- dred Wadsworth and Wellford Seay are freshmen at Occidental. Carleton Gilbert is Hotel Virginia. Harry Moore, Ira Thomas, Earl Wal- ters and Carl Cooper are freshmen at the University of Southern California. Harry Howard is an apprentice, learn- ing surveying. Neida Dedman is at present in Alaska. Henrietta Castleman and Aileen Thompson are at Normal. Daisy Jackson is residing in Pasadena. Lester Cox is taking a post-graduate course at the High School. Kathyrn Plimpton is training in the Pasadena Hospital for a nurse. working at the DE ORO 3elle Upham has successfully passed the examinations for Post Office clerk, and is now waiting for a vacancy to oceur to receive her position. Anita Mathis is at home. George and John Coots are now in the plumbing trade, CLASS DAY EXERCISES OF CLASS OF 1909. Class of “09 had a very unique and original plan for their class day exercises. On the 22nd of June, the friends of the class had an opportunity to enjoy the program. Vhe first part of the program dealt with the class prophecy. It was so ar- ranged that all the members of the class could participate. The was laid in the Arroyo Seco, where the class was having a picnic. While eating their luncheon, two gypsies, or more correctly, Anita Mathis and Aileen Thompson in disguise, came and told their fortunes. The futures were funny in the extreme, and were fully appreciated by their fel- low students, who knew their virtues and failings. The last part of the exercises had to do with the class history. The scene was laid in a country grocery store in the year 1950, Between Harry Moore, the storekeeper, and Carleton Gil- bert, the drummer, all the history of the class became known. Gales of laughter were provoked from the aspir- ing graduates as they listened to their histories. At the close of the program, the Seniors presented to the High School a handsome bulletin board as a memorial. ALUMNI RECEPTION TO CLASS OF 1909, The scene The Alumni reception to the Seniors was given in the Art Rooms of the High School, Friday evening, June 24th, 1909. The freehand room was decorated with many college pennants. The four corners were designated as California, Stanford, Occidental and University of Southern California. Those present were assigned to the different colleges. Each group chose a track manager and a yell leader. The track manager selected one to represent COPA the college in each event. The different events were the shot put, the 100-yard dash, the low vault All these events were comical representations of the real things and alfYorded much amusement. The refreshments were served in the mechanical drawing room of the High School. ‘The room was decorated in the colors of the three graduating classes. The tables were arranged in the form The place ecards were unique hurdles, the pole and the hammer throw. of a cross. 2 A FEW SECRETS TO SUCCESS. “Push,” says the button. “Take pains,” says the window. “Never be led.” Says the pencil. “Always keep cool,” says the ice. “Be up to date,” says the eal ndar. “Never lose your head,” barrel. se Oara hammer, says the driving business,” says the “Aspire to greater things,” says the nutmeg. “Make light of everything,” fire, “Make much of the microscope. “Never do anything off the glove, “Spend mirror. “Do the work you are says the flue. “Be sharp in all your dealings,” says the knife. “Find a good thing and stick to it,” says the glue. says the small things,” says hand,” says time in reflection,” says the suited for,” Robert Eskridge is a nifty sport, With his coat cut long and his pants cut short. He has such a air, That where’er he goes the people stare. marvelously important What lesson do we learn from the busy bee? Not to get stung. Found in Mr. Ritchie’s Physics book— “T used a piece of insulted wire.” DE ORO in themselves, being the photograph of the eyes and the nose of each individual guest. Anna Miller, 708. toastmistress; Leon Axtman, as President of the Alum- ni Association, made an address of wel- come to the Class of 1909; Wellford Seay responded for the class; Miss Leach gave “A Tribut e to the Class;” and Marion Burns, ‘07, spoke on “The Out- look of the Alumni.” MILDRED WADSWORTH. 709. was - OH, THOSE POMPADOURS! Oh, have you noticed, girls and boys, Or have they struck your eye, The dainty little pompadours Of boys from 8S. P. High’ Sidney Foster was the first To wear the pompadour; But, before the year was out, There were half a dozen more, Some are quite becoming, But it goes without a doubt, That Fred High’s pompadour Puts all the rest to rout. [It is easy enough to be pleasant When you're looking and feeling flip; But the girl worth while is the girl who can smile With a cold sore on her lip. Miss Leach (In Sr. English) — Mr. Wileox, you may take the knocking scene in Maebeth. Begin up in your first base and come down to your second base on the last.” Mr. Wilecox—‘And do I get put out on third base?” A rush! a bang! a fearful roar! The ceiling must have kissed the floor! But calm your fears and ease your cares, ‘Tis only Hover on the stairs. Sample of our teachers’ slang: Mr. Van Patten—‘Gen. Howe had Washington going south.” Miss Wishard (In Trig.)—“We will now look at Miss Bailey’s figure.” Phe High School this year is a mem- ber of the Debating and Oratorical Asso- ciation of Southern California, Dwight Baker is President of the Association. South Pasadena has occasion to be proud of the fact that she has a student cap- able to hold this important position. The High School takes pride in its de- baters, and although they have not al- Ways brought us victory, this pride is founded on more than the outward show of suecess. COPA the college in each event. The different events were the shot put, the 100-yard dash, the low hurdles, the vault and the hammer throw. All these events were comical representations of the real pole things and alforded much amusement, The refreshments were served in the mechanical drawing room of the High School. ‘The room was decorated in the colors of the three graduating classes. The tables were arranged in the form of a cross. The place cards were unique JZ 2 A FEW SECRETS TO SUCCESS. “Push,” says the button. “Take pains,” says the window. “Never be led.” says the pencil. “Always keep cool,’ says the ice. “Be up to date,” “Never lose barrel. “Do 2 hammer, “Aspire to greater nutmeg, “Make light fire, “Make much of the microscope. “Never do anything off the glove, “Spend mirror, “Do the work you are says the flue. “Be sharp in all vour dealings,” says the knife. “Find a good thing and stick to it,” says the glue. says the calendar. your head,” says the business,” driving says the things,” says the of everything,” says the small things,” says hand,” says time in reflection,’ says the suited for,” Robert Eskridge is a nifty sport, With his coat cut long and his pants cut short. He has such a marvelously important air, That where’er he goes the people stare. busy bee? Not to get stung Found in Mr. Ritchie’s Physics book— “T used a piece of insulted wire.” DE ORO in themselves, being the photograph of the eyes and the nose of each individual guest. Anna Miller, “08, was toastmistress; Leon Axtman, as President of the Alum- ni Association, made an address of wel- come to the Class of 1909; Wellford Seay responded for the class; Miss Leach gave “A Tribute to the Class;” and Marion Burns, ‘07, spoke on “The Out- look of the Alumni.” MILDRED WADSWORTH, ‘09. po OH, THOSE POMPADOURS! Oh, have you noticed, girls and boys, Or have they struck your eye, The dainty little pompadours Of boys from S. P. High? Sidney Foster was the first Yo wear the pompadour; But, before the year was out, There were half a dozen more. Some are quite becoming, But it goes without a doubt, That Fred High’s pompadour Puts all the rest to rout. It is easy enough to be pleasant When yowre looking and feeling flip; But the girl worth while is the girl who can smile With a cold sore on her lip. Miss Leach (In Sr. Wilcox, you may take the knocking scene in Macbeth. Begin up in your first base and come down to your second base on the last.” Mr. Wileox— And do I get put out on third base?” A rush! a bang! a fearful roar! The ceiling must have kissed the floor! But calm your fears and ease your cares, ‘Tis only Hover on the stairs. English) — Mr. Sample of our teachers’ slang: Mr. Van Patten—‘Gen. Washington going south.” Howe had Miss Wishard (In Trig.) — We_ will now look at Miss Bailey’s figure.” Wily Nia U ‘Phe High School this year is a mem ber of the Debating and Oratorical Asso ciation of Southern California. Dwight Baker is President of the Association South Pasadena has occasion to be proud of the fact that she has a student cap- DE ORO able to hold this important position. The High School takes pride in its de- baters, and although they have not al- ways brought us victory, this pride is founded on more than the outward show of success. (0) 1 Ah ORATORICAL CONTEST 1909. “We are always proud of our victors.” In these words Mr. Bush very appro- priately opened a short address to the students on April Ist, in which he pre- sented to the school a _ beautifully framed picture of “Apollo and the Muses.” Last year, in the oratorical contest held between the members of the association, Vietor Collins, ‘09, won the first prize of With this money the picture was bought. SOUTH PASADENA VS. CITRUS UNION. South Pasadena High School had quiet- ly but firmly closed her doors for one week against all studious or other- wise inclined students, on account of an epidemic of measles. Nevertheless, there were two, at least, who had their minds centered on school work. These two were Morrell Reynolds and Dwight Baker, our two debaters for the League debate which was to take place Satur- day night, February 12th, at Azusa, with Citrus Union High, About half-past six that night, the last of the vacation week, found about fifteen or twenty students at Oneonta station, waiting to take the Glendora car. A party from the Citrus Union High School was to meet our car at Pasa- dena Avenue, so when Mr. Bush entered the car he told the conductor to let us off at that street. But the conductor, seeing what a jolly crowd we South Pasadenans were, decided in his kindly heart to surprise us and give us a little more than our money’s worth. Accord- ingly, when we neared Pasadena Avenue, he said nothing, but proceeded to take us to Glendora, the end of his route. Strange to say, our party did not enjoy this extra little ride as much as they might have under other circumstances. When we returned to Azusa, our ac- comodating conductor kindly offered to stop his car at Citrus Union Avenue, but we could not think of parting with him until Pasadena Avenue was again reached. Leaving the car at that point, we picked our way carefully along the rough and dusty road. As the com- mittee to meet us had left, we had more DE ORO or less difficulty in finding our way to the school. ; As we entered the assembly room, the C. U. boys welcomed us by a rousing yell, which our boys answered. Owing to the lateness of the hour, the debaters took their places at once with- out the usual preliminaries, the first speaker on the affirmative side being Dwight Baker. Both the debaters on the negative side were girls. When the debate was finished, and while the judges were conferring, the Citrus Union Girls’ orchestra broke the tension which had held the students so long, by some lively, jolly musie, That school also entertained us with many bright school songs sung to popular music. Although we were not able to furnish songs, owing to the lack of prac- tice, our side was not altogether quiet, for ever and anon challenging yells flew from one side of the room to the other, causing much good-natured banter, When Judge Willis mounted the plat- form, expectant faces were turned to wards him, waiting for his decision. We were confident of our success, and could searcely wait for him to announce our triumph to the other side. What, then, was the surprise, not only of our side, but of the other side as well, to hear that Citrus Union High School was the honor-bearer for that evening. 3ut we were proud of our boys, never- theless, and felt they had done their best, and deserved to win. DEBATE WITH EL MONTE. Enthusiasm was probably never more shown than on the night of April 29, when South Pasadena and El Monte met in an interscholastic debate. This was the first debate this year held in our auditorium and a large number ot students attended. As the words of a popular school song rang out, “We're proud of you, so we'll be true.” there could have been little doubt in the minds of the audience but that they were true, every word. It was made very obvious that, winning or losing, the debaters and the High School would still be held in the same high regard. El] Monte. too, although at somewhat of a disadvantage in numbers, was full COPA of enthusiasm and school spirit. The debaters who represented our school were Faye Thorne and George Bragonier, and those from El Monte were Eva Cowan and Dwight Farring- ton. The question for argument was, Resolved: That the United States should adopt a system of ship subsidies, direct or indirect, for the benefit of foreign carrying trade. South Pasadena de- fended the affirmative and El] Monte the negative. The arguments were well stated by both sides, but, according to the judges’ decision, El Monte must have presented theirs better. The debate was won by Kl Monte by only a few points. It is entirely natural that disappointment was felt, but the debaters and High Sehool bore defeat bravely. ORATORICAL CONTEST. If there is anything the High School ought to “rejoice and be glad” about this year, it is the Oratorical Associa- tion contest on May 20. There was not a large crowd from South Pasadena at Los Angeles High on that evening, but that did not deter Miss Powell from vapturing the first place. The Annual Oratorical contest of the Debating and Oratorical Association of Southern California was held on May 20, 1910, in the Los Angeles High School auditorium. The schools that contested were Ii] Monte, San Fernando, Inglewood and South Pasadena. Marguerite Powell was our representa- tive. and her oration was “The Interest of the Third Party in Industrial War- fare.” When she finished, we felt there was nothing to do but to give her the first prize. ‘The judges also thought so. A Bachelor-maiden, Eunice Is ‘afraid will be her fate. May some good youth get in the game Before it is too late. If Ivanhoed the bonny brae, And Athelstaned his tunic new, If Friar Tucked the food away. Pray what, oh what did Roderick Dhu? DE ORO and they gave Miss Powell a score of 90.5 points. San Fernando was second with 84.5, and took second place accord- ingly. We certainly appreciate Miss Powell’s efforts and are proud of her success in public speaking. South Pasadena High seems to be particularly favored along oratorical lines, for this is the second year that our representative has won first place. This success makes the rest of us losers partly forget our chagrin. Miss Powell was presented with a beautiful set of Shakespeare in volumes. Mr. Root, of the Peace Society, made the presentation speech. After a general rejoicing among our crowd we proceeded homeward. INTER-COUNTY CONTEST. Miss Powell also won the Inter-county contest held in the Y. M. C, A. audi- torium, Los Angeles, on May 28. Her subject was the same as at the contest of the Southern California Debating and Oratorical association held the week be- fore. ‘There were three contestants, Miss Powell representing South Pasadena, Miss Beale representing Hemet, and Miss Hall representing Huntington Beach. The judges gave their decision as fol- lows: Miss Powell 87 5-6 points; Miss Hall 87, and Miss Beale 85. Thus South Pasadena won the silver cup, Which represents the first place won in the annual Inter-county contest, and which, also, if won at two different future times, whether consecutive or otherwise, may be kept from thenceforth in the Trophy Cabinet which we are soon to acquire. DWIGHT BAKER, 710. = Seniors are born for great things, Sophomores for small, 3ut it has never been recorded, Why Freshmen were born at all. Why is it the folks sit this way in The — car — we — miss, While in the car we catch at last Wearejammedinlikethis ? ee . = ers AP ib z ‘SSX sas ee Otay ca Rca rete fe . re — PE ey ene REE ata ge te anc bart Ge RATS were os FRESHMAN CLASS CLASS Adele Axtman Marie L. Axtman George Bragonier Helen Donathan Mabel Everett Kdna Ferry Helen Freedle Agnes Gilman Harold Huntington Claude Hunter Bertha Hunter Marguerite Brickels Florence Judkins (Viee-President ) LISTAGE CLASSES OF 1911. John Jones Genich Kadoya Frank Witsuda (Lreasurer) Agnes Peet Nellie Ratcliff Palmer Ritchie (President ) Clark Swan (Secretary ) Faye Vhorne Daisy Trott CLASS GF 1912. George Allen Jeanette Barrett Mary Castleman Arthur Dreiser Ola Finch Julian Fleming Wilbur Foote Robert Freeman S. Fukasawa Marjorie Gillies Julian Harrison Fred High Harry Hover Ruth Johnson Grace Judkins June Marshall CLASS OF 1913. Beryl Bulkley Nellie Barnes Edgar Beasley Karl Boekenoogen Clarence Cope Walter Cooley Char Robert Corey Faye Dean Corin Dodson Dorothy Elton Charles Ewing Ada Farrell Louie Filley Sidney Foster Warr Fowler Hallie Godley Hazel Hall Nellie Harris Blanche Henderson Maude Herring Lorena Hockenberry Frances Jacobs ; es Coots Fred Jennings Lenore Judkins Hope nave Barrett Niesling Camden Knight Wendell McClelland Lloyd Mott Ruth Perkins Leah Pierce Marie Putney Helen Reehl Jesse Richardson Bessie Richards Isabel Sharples Beverly Stephens Robert Stephens Harold Stockman Edna Stonebrook Arthur Taylor Charles Thornburgh Ray Thomas Stewart Towne Edward Wyche Addie Wride Dorothy Wadsworth POST GRADUATE. E. Lester Cox Marguerite Powell Genevra Peet Helen Pearson Sarah Belle Pealer Laura Royce Helen Royce Morell Reynolds Lucile Spencer Raymond Stone Hazel Teachout John Thompson Arthur Wadsworth Kthel Walker Margaret West Lorenzo Whiting Gara Williams “He that hath money and refuseth to buy a Annual, but looketh over his neighbor’s hack to see the contents thereof, is likened to an ass, who, hav- ing a manger full of straw. nevertheless nibbleth that of his brayeth with glee.” school companions and Said the fraction to the whole num- ber—“‘Is my numerator on straight?” Mr. Richards (Giving names of the U. S. Secretaries) —The is Mr. Nagel. Mr. Van Patten—No, Mr, Richards, you have him in the wrong pew. Secretary of War Teacher in Algebra—‘What three words are used most in school?” Confused Serub—‘T don’t know.” Teacher— Correct.” COPA TEN LITTLE FRESHMEN. little fine; One left his “credits” home Then there were nine! Nine little Freshmen, said “High School Was great!” One was tardy one fine morn Then there were eight! little Freshmen, on their way to heaven; forgot his “excuse blank’— Then there were seven! little Freshmen played naughty tricks; One “placed Sodium out to dry” Then there were six! Six little Freshmen to be Sophomores strive, One was tardy to English class Then there were five! Five little Freshmen, gabbling teachers over In the hall; but Miss Gooch spied them Then there were four! Four little Freshmen, busy as could be; One fell down the fire escape Then there were three! little Freshmen, wond’ring what to do; One forgot to go to Gym Then there were two- Two little Freshmen. having lots of fun; One fell down the High School steps ren there was one! One little Freshman, studving alone; His thoughts were deep, he fell into them— Then there were none! FAYE THORNE, Ten Freshmen, dressed clean and Hight One Seven some Three High School Geometry. To Prove: A homely girl is nicer than a pretty girl. Ax. 1. Nothing is nicer than a pretty girl. Ace nothing, Therefore, A homely girl is nicer than a pretty girl. A homely girl is nicer than Miss Tichnor, Chemistry Teacher (To eye doctor)—“T have been seeing things double here lately.” Doctor—‘ What kind of you been mixing?” drinks have DE ORO A SCHOOL SONG. song of Seniors. Slow and dignified, Teachers think they’re models— There’s another Sing a side. Sing a song of Juniors, Poor love smitten chaps, Cupid with a vengeance Gives them knock-out raps. Sing a song of Sophomores, Sing a song of brains Which are sadly lacking, Not so very strange. Sing a song of Freshmen, Sing a song of kids, Always into trouble, Always telling fibs. Sing a song of High School, fun, comes to Sing a song of And when it The classes all are lessons, one, SIDNEY FOSTER. MY DEPORTMENT. Deportment is an awful thing I think you'll all agree, For when I go to get my card, I’m) afraid Vl see a “PY? Cold shivers run right down my spine, As I take it home to ma, And I wonder what is coming When I take it next to pa. The family sighs an’ says, ‘Oh, dear, “Te just gets worse anl worse each year,” And I just smile and say, “Nay, Nay, “My conduct will be good some day.” T hope in time the fieulty'll see I’m not as bad as I seem to be, “Things are seldom what they seem, Even skimmed milk will cream.” serve as GEORGE ALLEN, 712. If you save your money, you're a miser; if you spend it, you’re a spend- thrift; if vou get it, you’re a grafter; if you don't t it youre a bum—so what’s the use? qgnto waTo aa Valk acta Se LS EIEN yy bate + eo Ss + ESE CG _OpPes: DE ORO A GRAND TRIP “Girls, if you wish to dress for lunch, their marriage six years before) arose 1 will put the kettle on the fire and and stepped lightly to the door. She sit here and wait for the water to boil. saw before her the beautiful face of a and will call you when tea is ready.” So saying, [ sat down and gently rocked myself to and fro, waiting for the girls and for tea. Madame Stewart sat in her elaborate room thinking over her grand = suecess made in the concert the night before: of the manager’s wish to send her to Europe with the company of singers and actors to sing in Grand Opera in all the leading opera houses in Europe. The unheard-of advantages dazed her—the chance to see the world, to get away from herself and, perhaps, to find some of her acquaintances of olden days. At this point the tinkling of a_ bell announced a visitor. The maid was busy, why should she bother her? Madame, her tall, dark figure gowned young lady. Madame Stewart did not recognize the face, but its attractive features drew her to wish to know it. The girl opened her lips as if to speak, and displayed two rows of beautiful, even, white teeth. “You do not re- member me, I think,” spoke the girl, “but if you recollect a year that ought to be dear to seventeen young hearts, I think you will have no trouble in re- membering Grace Walthery.” It took no time to recollect, and the very men- tion of the Class of 10 brought tears of glad remembrance to both pairs of eyes. The two schoolmates spent a jolly af- ternoon together, but the most enjoyable part came when Grace announced that she had made her name and fame on the stage as an actress and had been in a filmy black dress. (she still wore chosen from her company to make the mourning in her quiet hours for her tour of Europe. They were to leave husband, who had died the year following New York the following March 2, 1920, COPA on the Steamer Los Angeles, a large liner running from New York to Havre. The two girls, as they were in reality. had many enjoyable times together be- fore their trip was to begin. They resolved that far as possible they would, in the next year, trace the “Class Ofer Lose The post-office carried many messages for these two within the next weeks of their sojourn in the United States. They were often disheartened in their search by the return of letters, and in answer to inquiry would again take heart at the new’addresses sent. So they worked day by day, and were rewarded one day by the postman bringing a long letter to Madame Stewart, postmarked from Idaho. On opening the letter with as Orcace an Yass eager fingers, she saw the same small handwriting of Mildred Allen. After a long discourse on what had happened in the intervening time, she told of her experiences; how she was traveling through the West with a circus, being noted for the fastest talker in the world. She also stated that had come across Alta Bailey teaching in the State Kindergarten of Nevada with six hun- dred pupils under her care. News began to come now; Grace and Madame Stewart were happy that she so they could hardly await the coming of the postman. To their great surprise, while calling upon a fashionable lady on State Street, they were told that a certain Myrs.— (nee Mary Massey) had come to live on this street. She was widely known for her excellent manage- ment of household affairs, due to a fine course of domestic science taught to her on returning for a post-graduate course at South Pasadena High School in 1911. Chis was affirmed by a look into the home of Mary and an afternoon spent _ with her. The weekly magazines and daily papers about this time began a series of articles concerning a certain Mr. Douglas Richards, who had been chosen as Sena- tor to represent Indian State. A cam- piign was immediately begun by him to regulate confusion in the affairs in the Senate chamber, and especially in the noisy House of Representatives. COPA The day before setting sail for Europe, Grace and Madame were sitting in Grace’s rooms quietly talking over their plans. The maid brought in a ecard on which was engraved, RALPH WILCOX Woman’s Portrait Painter New York 1221 Lake Avenue He was ushered in, and to his great surprise, met two of his old schoolmates. He explained that, due to the admira- tion of beauty in the feminine sex of his graduating class, there had been in- stilled in him a desire to paint beautiful women. He had so minutely studied their faces that he could now paint DE ORO them to perfection. The girls were very sorry not to be able to have their por- traits made, but as they left on the next day, it was impossible. The tirst one they saw on board the ship was a sedate, sober man wearing a long, shiny, black coat. It was un- doubtedly Harold Barden, He said that he was en route to India, having been sent there as a missionary from the Methodist Church in South Pasadena. All he knew of any of the class was that Dwight Baker was one of the leading critics now in England. He had been working with James Bryce, Jr., on a new book on American Government. The rest of the trip was very dis- couraging until they reached Rome. They entered the Italian school for Caesar pupils who were unable to get enough from American schools along that line, with Mrs. Hester—, as teacher. They found on entering, however, that the teacher was none other than Hester Lauman. She told them that Mr. Es- kridge had well organized in Germany a seminary for girls, of which he was manager, and that he spent much of his time there. COPA The next journey was through the Alps, the invigorating air of which gave new life to each of the now almost in separable companions. This trip was a long one and the only inn available ee, INK — was a small hotel in among the over- hanging mountains. Here they took lodging for the night, The evening was spent in music, but as the guests were getting tired and making ready to re- tire to their rooms, it was announced that in their number was a humorous poet who had a few sketches which he DE ORO This been had kindly consented to give. poet was Homer Wride. He had in the Alps for several months, develop- ing the talent which had been of so much value in the Iligh School. They gained information from Homer that Miss Rogers was now very promi- nent in American politics. She was in the Legislature, putting forth and push- ing through a bill to abolish schools. In England, to which they next turned their steps, they explored monasteries and convents, most of which dated back to the English times before the reign of Queen Elizabeth. One of the sisters conducted them through, and in their conversation she caught the name of South Pasadena. It was a_ surprise, yet a happy one, to find Eunice here. She told them how she had come here, ORO having been disappointed in a love af- fair and had retired from the world. Of course, before leaving England they visited the palace of the king, and had the pleasure of singing before His Majesty. It being his birthday, there were great festivities being held in his honor, and among these were perform- ances by the greatest magician in the world, who other than Lloyd Cosper. He was very gracious, and was exceedingly glad to see them. Their journey was drawing to a close. Grace and Madame Stewart’s year of travel had been a fine one, but. still they had not succeeded in finding all of their class. The fear that they were not. still living was overcome when, a few weeks after their homecoming, the morning paper told in large headlines of how a Mrs. Anderson, the head nurse in the Fireman’s Hospital, had heroically bat- tled to save the life of a fireman, Ed- win Lawyer, of whose life the doctors had despaired, and at last she had won. Of course, Grace and Madame made a visit to the hospital as soon as it could Was no be done without danger to the patient, Sas and not only did they found that the nurse who had bravely fought was Helen Reynolds. While there, a stately, finely dressed woman was escorted into the room and gave her card to the nurse. It was their former teacher, Miss Leach. She was not teaching now, but had control find Kdwin, but wy Freshman Yell. Rah! Rah! Rah! Ma Ma Ma Pa Pa Pa H-E-L-P!! Little drops of water Frozen on the walk, Make the naughty adjectives Mix in people’s talk. Turn failure into victory, Don’t let your courage fade. And if you get a lemon, Just make some lemonade. A Freshman stood on the burning deck, But as far as we could learn He stood in perfect safety, For he was too green to burn. Bush—When water becomes ice, what is the greatest change that takes place? Watts—The change in price. DE ORO of the largest school in New York City. The rest of the afternoon was spent in steady chatting concerning all that had happened down to the subject of the accident to the patient. Here | awoke. The room was filled with steam, and my tea kettle was sing- ‘ng at a tremendous rate. It had been merely a long dream. But it led me to think that the world is not so large after all. MILDRED KEITH, 710. Dark street, Banana peel, Fat man, Virginia reel. An A. B. who was C. D., And of money hadn’t N. E., Said, “T’ll write an S. A. On the age of D. k. And sell it for cash, don’t U. C.” Doug. Richards loves a pretty girl. His heart is wholly taken. If Agnes is not good to him Poor Doug. will feel forsaken. Teachers, do you love your pupils, Are you always kind and true, Do you always do to them As you would have them do to you? Miss Fitch (To class drawing vases) — “When you finish these vases, [ will give you all the bottle.” THE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION. The Athletic association conducted the financial and business part of all the athletics very favorably. A large num- ber of new members was enrolled at the first of the year and helped materially in supporting athletics, A set of basketball suits was pur- chased by the Athletie association. Hunter was cleeted Captain and Foster Manager of the team for next year. The official monogram of the was changed from the arrangement made by Tadlock in 1908 to a large, angular, orange S$ intended to be worn on a black sweater. Every wearer of the old mono- gram who was. still in was school school awarded one of the new monograms by the Athletic association. Three amendments were added to the added an audit- executive com- constitution. The first ing committee to the This year in second interest South Pasadena’s basketball, and much was mittee. The second arranged the con under which the official mono- gram can be changed or altered. The third was in regard to the awarding of monograms for tennis. ditions If a player plays in a county or intercounty meet he earns a monogram if a match is won. December 18th the Athletic associa tion gave an entertainment for a finan cial benefit. Ramo, the magician, WKit- suda, the gymnast, the Boys’ Glee club, a girls’ wand drill, Girls’ Glee club, and a boys’ Indian elub drill and illustrated songs by Miss Walthery and Mr, Ritchie were given for the pleasure of the audi- ence. A goodly sum was realized for the association. The officers of the association for 1909 and 1910 were: Ralph Wilcox, Keith, Vice Secretary; President; Mildred President; Homer Wride, Edwin Lawyer, Treasurer. was manifested among the boys in learn- ing to manipulate scientifically the di- ClORb eA: lated sphere. Three or four teams were out every practice night, and natur- ally there was a great deal of contest- ing for positions on the first team. Between Prof. Van Patten and Cap- tain Hunter, there was a pretty lively bunch of basket-throwers developed for the team. Several of the veterans were missing this year, but the youngsters did as well or better than last year’s team, The league was divided into two see- tions and S. P. H. 8. was tied with Whittier for first place in our section. Whittier won the game, 28 to 20, only because our team had an off day and could not throw fouls, and not because they were outplayed. Kdwin Lawyer was manager of the county league and arranged the schedule for the league. He also had the cham- pionship game played on our court, a neutral court. Whittier played rings around Long Beach and won the cham- pionship of the city schools of the county, for the third time in four years. The Team, Hunter (Capt.), Horton, guards; Ritchie, center; Foster, Lawyer (Mer. forwards; Bragonier, Jones, subs. DE ORO Games of the Year. Practice. L. A. Poly, 36. 9; L. A. High, 31. 11; L. A. Poly, 19. , 22; Alumni, 6. � Lis Pasadena, 13. , 44; Hollywood, 8. 1Oi Pasar we i CHeAc. 15; Throop, 21. 14; Orange, 10; El Monte, 64. 10; Glendale, 71. 11; Throop, 18. 19; Glendale, 38. 16; Orange, 22. League Games. 30—S. P. H. 8, 33; 19. 6—S. P. H. S S. Monica (defaulted). Dec. 13—S. P. H. S., 20; Whittier, 28. The girls decided not to have a team in the league, so nothing was done on the white-lined court. Some few took up the pigskin sphere instead of gym. A few games were played with the infants from the grammar school on the lat- ter’s initiative. Pasadena (wins). Santa ine PARC! ak 8S. P. H. S. made its first attempt at real track work this year. There was little material to use but the lads did well, considering the fact that during the short season given over to track, the field was bad and proper training and coaching were impossible. Two dual meets were held, one with Hollywood and another with Pasadena. These schools are old at the sport and naturally put it all over us. Horton managed to grab first place in the shot put at Hollywood. Foster took the 50- yard dash at Pasadena and Hunter took the half and the mile. “Sid” Foster, the athletic star of the school, slipped one over on the county schools at the county meet held at Har- vard. Te easily cinched first place in both the century and furlong, to the surprise of all other schools. Foster re- ceived gold medals with inscriptions for these classy ramblings. He attempted the century sprint at Occidental in the all-Southern California méet. He was in poor running form at that meet, but in spite of this he kept away from all but two and ended at third rate pace. Dawson, the race horse from L. A. H. S., took first, and Jackson, the choco- late lad from Citrus, took second place. Point winners in the team were: Foster (Capt.), Hunter, Horton, Lawyer, Jones, Thompson, Hover. Wearers of S. P. EL S: Monogram Baseball. Wellford Seay 709 Harry Moore ’09 Will Morrill Homer Wride Walter Cooley 10 “13 Carleton Gilbert ’09 Claude Hunter ’11 Harry Hover 712 Jesse Richardson 7] George Coots ’09 Chester Horton Seymour Bisbee Charlie Coots °12 John Coots ‘09 Ralph Wilcox Sidney Foster Kdwin Lawyer Harold Stockman 10 712 10 13 9 0 Boys’ Basketball. Ira Thomas ’09 Harvey Tadlock Horton Foster °12 Chester Sidney George Bragonier 711 Wellford Seay ‘09 Hunter 71] Ritchie Claude Palmer Girls’ Mary Gillies ’08 Helen Freedle ‘11 Agnes Peet 711] Farrell Kverett “08 Bessie Mabel All Edwin Lawver 710 John Jones 71] Basketball. Hazel Gleason Marguerite Bowen Genevera Peet ‘12 Stella Freeman ‘09 Reine Rogers 710 Henrietta Castleman ’09 Track. Sidney loster Claude Hunter Tennis. Barden Harold Harold Huntington EeiNeaN lS Several students took up the over- ping Barden Huntington out the the High School and went to the Ojai to PP. : 8: scheduled old had frown pong sport. and won in finals of tournament represent 5S. against and experienced players first and chance of winning to any of the semi- finals. Huntington had to suffer at the hands of Ward Dawson, Southern California champion, but had They were no a 3arden better luck and match from Gal- ley of Pomona. This pair of racket wielders played for S. P. H. S. in the county league and won twice against Alhambra, losing only one match of doubles in the two dual tournaments. A team was sent to defend the chalk-lined court at the county tournament. A. and G. Peet and Messrs. Barden and Huntington played, but Throop won the pennant, Huntington will be back next year to wield the racket for 8S. P. H. 8. won a Misses BASKETBALL TEAM Senior—Say, how do you like your new history teacher?” Serub— Not very well; he doesn’t know anything. Yesterday he asked me who discovered America.” Friend—‘In what course does your son expect to graduate?” Sid’s Father—‘In the course of from the looks of things.” time, Freshman—‘Do you know my _ broth- er?” Senior classes.” “Sure; we sleep in the same Miss Powell-——‘Oh, girls, come on out to the game. There’s a crowd of boys a out there and I’m just crazy to go.” A special warning to Raymond Stone “Socks are to be seen and not heard.” Van Patten—‘Don’t you think that the opening lines of ‘Tennyson’s poem, ‘Break, break, break,’ are plaintive and sad?” Hover—“Yes, but I think that ‘Broke, broke, broke,’ would have been a good deal sadder.” Miss Vail the high C?’ Hover—‘Not without some of the bars.” “Mr. Hover, can you take knocking — off Teacher—‘Take this sentence, “The pupils loves his teacher.’ What kind of a sentence is it?” Soph.—‘Sareastice!” Mr. Van Patten—‘What was the dif- ference between the 17th and 18th cen- turies, Mr. Richards?” Mr. Richards—-“100 years.” ae SRO aE Cee Baseball was the hoodoo sport of the school this year. All of the veterans of the infield, except one, were missing, and a new assignment was trained into service, After a few practice games, Horton, Captain and heavy-hitting field- er, left This weakened the ag- gregation considerably. Hover was then elected to lead the squad and by his loud and stern voice and that of Prof. Van Patten, the team was developed from a bunch of dubs into a fair grade of ball Stockman started the heaving for the team with Foster receiving. This was Stockman’s first attempt on the mound, and he was easily frightened. His slants were not so effective but that they were soon solved by the opposing timber swingers. Several games were turned into comedies by the frequent swats of the opposers and consistent booting of the ball by Stockman’s team mates. He deserved to win several games which were lost by the bungling of the hot ones by the team. Better control and speed are looked for next year. Foster then handled the horsehide with Hover as backstop. He did good work, fanning an average of from eight to ten a game. Freak fielding by the team and poor hitting kept down Foster’s average. Poor use of the hickory was the weak point of the aggregation, as school. tossers. yepeney | only a few hit to the .250% mark, and safe hits at critical times were as scarce as hen’s teeth. In the last league game S. P. H. S. beat Harvard 11 to 3 and saved them- selves from occupying the cellar booth of the county league. May 28th an ex- hibition game was played with Holly- wood, the county champions, three of S. P. H. S. alumni and two of Holly- wood alumni playing, and 8. P. H. 8. won the game 4 to 0. The Team. Hover (Capt.), catcher Hunter, first base Richardson, third base Wilcox (Mer.), left field Lawyer, Jones and Stockman, right field Foster and Stockman, pitchers Coots, second base Wride, shortstop Cooley, center field Reynolds and Richards, utility. Dedicated to Next Year’s Team. Tho’ we were beaten all the while, You have no cause to fear. Cheer up, and all your cares beguile You'll have a better team next year. As this paper goes to press, spring practice in boys’ basketball is being taken up, and a handball tournament on our new handball court is in progress among the boys of the school. Watch our pace next year. “JUST FOR FUN.” The Class of 1910 was proud of its representatives in the class play when the curtains of the stage in the High School Auditorium were pulled back at 8 o’clock, June 4, and the comedy began before a splendid audience. The plot of the comedy was exceed- ingly complicated and the audience was busily engaged in untangling the vari- ous plans and plots. It is the story of an ambitious New —o | DY IR York woman. who longs to push into society. Her niece, Edith Morton, an heiress, comes to visit her and as she hates society, changes place, for the time being, with her friend who accom- panies her. Lord Chelsea comes to call, and while waiting for Mrs. de Smythe decides, for similar social reasons, to ex- change places with Jack Earl, who ac- companies him. The plot thickens. In the second act Mabel and discover the masquerading of the others Jack COPA and after many humorous events all is straightened out to the complete satis- faction of all. Miss Atkinson made an exceedingly good Mrs. Fitzgerald Mandeville de Smythe. Her matchmaking efforts and blunders were cleverly handled. Miss made a splendid Edith Morton and her acting was enthusiastic- ally praised. She had a difficult part. Miss Walthery was a most haughty and yet charming heiress. Much laugh- ter was caused by her quaint sarcasm. Miss Bailey as Jane, however, was a favorite that evening and great amuse ment arose from her “That's right; give it to him, mum!” Mr. Baker and Mr. Cosper are to be congratulated on their and, despite the fact that neither of them are MNnglishmen, we were agreeably surprised at the treatment of their parts, The setting was and the costumes of the unusually lovely. With the assistance of Miss Vail, Miss Thorne, and Miss Judkins, who fur- nished the music of the evening, we feel the evening was quite a success. Fl. Ts ALO; veo Roge rs SsuCcCeSS artistic were stage very actors The Senior Class and the Faculty of the High School were delightfully enter- tained on the evening of April 13° by Kdwin Lawyer and Lloyd Cosper, at the home of the former, The evening was spent in_ playing interesting games, the most unique of which was a Shakespearean contest. The questions of this contest were so cleverly arranged that the teacher of Knelish did not capture the prize, as might be expected. Instead, Mss Reine Rogers carried of the honors, which con- sisted of a miniature volume of Shakes- e Just hear it thunder, Who is on a svree! Who is reading Shakespeare In room twenty-three? Smell that awful odor From the second story. DE ORO peare’s “As You Like It.” The home was tastefully decorated in the class colors, turquoise blue and gold. These colors were also artistically car- ried out in the dainty refreshments which were afterward enjoyed. At the close of the evening those present de- cided that the hosts were the best of entertainers, Harold Barden, editor-in-chief of the Annual, entertained the editorial staff delightfully with a dinner party, May 7, 1910. During the evening all depart ments of the Annual were discussed and the jokes were read. These afforded a great deal of merriment. Those who enjoyed Mr. Barden’s hospjtality were Reine Rogers, Eunice Atkinson, Alta Bailey, Kdwin Lawyer, Homer Wride and Ralph Wilcox, Miss Hester Lauman delightfully en- tertained the Senior class and members of the Faculty at her home, 830 Valley View Road, on the evening of June 10, The evening was spent in playing pro- gressive games, in which Lloyd Cosper was the winner of the prize, a large box of candy. At a late hour delicious re- freshments were served, all of which carried out the Senior class colors, blue and gold. On leaving, each pronounced the evening an entire success and voted Miss Lauman to be a delightful hostess. x % Invitations have been received by the Senior class to a picnic to be given by the Juniors. The invitations were very rnique and the aeceptances not less so. Imaginary appetizing odors pouring from Millard’s Canyon make sure the fact that the pienie will be a success. Fre- quent Junior meetings also indicate that something is likely to happen. wy Who is mixing chemicals In the Labratory? German and Latin 36 sure to shun; Taught by Miss Gooch In room twenty-one. C°0) PA DE ORO Shrieks and sounds unholy, The typewriters are making As if from a tomb, In room thirty-one. Hear the Glee Clubs singing In the assembly room. ; Mechanical and Freehand , We are well aware Geometry and ‘Trig. Are also taught with crafts 0, my! Whew! 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That’s Miss Leach (In Assembly )—Rather right. His private life lives right across noisy about coming in today. the street from me. Mr. Van (In Assembly ) Are there any boys who can work an hour or so on When the donkey saw the zebra, saturday % He began to switch his tail. Hover (On hall field)—All the time. “Well I never,” kids; going all the time. Miss Walthery (In baseball rally) When we sing this, we will repeat it. was his comment, “There’s a mule that’s been to jail.” The life of Cicero reminds us We can make our lives sublime, And by asking silly questions Take up all Miss Gooch’s time. ; (Stone Soliloquizes.) Give me a brook, a summer night. A shady nook by the moon’s soft light, A girl that’s sweet and fair to see, Here’s to And you can leave the rest to me. May they never meet. our parents and _ teachers.