Torrance High School - Torch Yearbook (Torrance, CA)

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l0ItiWOIlIl Tremendous advances made by photography throughout the past half century stand as an inspiring symbol of our twentieth century World. Modern photography lives as a record oi the course of our civilization in the cultivation ot art, industry, and science. As the present craze for candid camera depicts the American people in their pursuit of everyday living, so We in turn hope to grasp and preserve a representative portion of our high school activities and careers Within these iew pages. Thus, We are able to visualize past and present, and through their comparison, in some measure, realize the unlimited horizons of tomorrow.

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Undergoing a complete though gradual change, Torrance High School now takes its place among the leaders of the Los Angeles School System. From a small-town school it has evolved into a competent student-controlled organization New courses ol study have been inaugurated and a Vocational Guidance system has been established. Expansion has made necessary the erection of several new buildings, of which the Assembly Hall stands as an example of modern beauty and utility. In addition, Torrance has gained supremacy in the athletic field. The school is now taking its rightful place in community life. A cooperative understanding has been established between the school and the churches, the service clubs, the merchants, and the parents. These improvements have been brought about by a man who came to Torrance High School as prin- cipal, tour short years ago. The debt we owe him can never be repaid. To our friend, Thomas Elson, in gratitude tor his foresight, his keen understand- ing, and his ceaseless efforts, we dedicate the 1939 Torch. , ,, , .,, ish, ,. ..i-i.... 747. -is-V-7 Y- --V - I F -1

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