Pasadena Chronicle, January 20, 1922

No. 16 VOL. XIII High Schools All Over South¬ ern California Send Dele¬ gates to Meeting FIVE FROM PASADENA Radio News Service Is Dis¬ cussed in Business Session /■ With almost all the student publi¬ cations of Southern California repre¬ sented, the semi-annual convention of the Student Press Association was held at Long Beach High School, on January 12. Schools as far north as Fresno, as far south as San Diego, and as far east as Blythe, sent dele¬ gates to this meeting. Pasadena High School was represented by five stu¬ dents, Frances Wihlon, editor of the “Item;” Dorothy Hack, school editor of the CHRONICLE; Max Colwell, commissioner of Publications; Boyd Stephens, editor of the CHRONICLE, and Jack Russell, sporting editor, of the CHRONICLE. At the business session U. S. C. was chosen as the next meeting place. As U. S. C. is not a' member of the asso¬ ciation, Santa Paula was elected president. Hollywood received the position of Vice President and River¬ side, secretary. The convention started at 10:30 and until luncheon the delegates were entertained by various speak¬ ers. The Long Beach Glee Club sang and their orchestra played several selections. The editor of “High Life” presided at the meeting. Luncheon was served in the High School cafe¬ teria and in the afternoon a business session was held. The matter of Radio news was discussed and a com¬ mittee was appointed to locate the best high school radio station in Los Angeles. R. 0. T. C. GETS NEW STYLE OF SHOULDER PATCH The “Bulldog Patch” that the members of the R. О. T. C. have worn have been unsatisfactory on ac¬ count of the large amount of space required. Col. Barlow asked the art depart¬ ment of the Pasadena High School to design a new patch. The result was very satisfactory and upon taking a vote it was adopted with little objec¬ tion. It consists of a polar triangle in red and white. P. H. S. is across the top in red on white. If the wearer has had one or more years of drills a red chevron is given for each year, and if a summer camp has been at¬ tended one red star is awarded for each one. The patch is original and the mili¬ tary department thinks for this rea¬ son it will be well liked by all. MUCH POSTPONED SENIOR PARTY COMING JAN. 28 Every Senior will be glad to hear that the Senior Party is coming Jan¬ uary 28, and for sure this time. It has been postponed so many times that most of the Seniors have begun to think there will be no Senior Party. But it’s a sure thing this time and the committee is working doubly hard to make up for the many disappoint¬ ments and have it the best party -of the year. There’s to be a cabaret with a good time insured for every¬ one, n’ everything. COST OF LINOTYPE FOR P. H. S. NOT YET KNOWN The Carnival demonstrated Pasa¬ dena’s ability to raise money so well that a linotype is a surety now in¬ stead of a possibility. The total re¬ ceipts from the Carnival were $1,567, but the profits will not be more than about $1,000. It is impossible to estimate correctly the cost of a lino¬ type because the Board of Education will have to advertise for bids. PASADENA, CALIFORNIA, JANUARY 20, 1922 Over $1500 Realized From Student Body’s Circus and Side Shows LINOTYPE IS ASSURED Friday 13 Jinx Held No Ter¬ rors for Happy Crowd at Horrell Field The Carnival held last Friday was a1 success in every way. Over $1500 were taken in. The expenses will not exceed $22 at the most, according to Wat Brown, business manager of the affair. The side shows were numerous and very entertaining, one being put on by nearly every organization in the school. All of the four classes of the high school as well as the post grad¬ uates put on side shows, as did many of the school clubs and several indi¬ viduals. The main show was well worth the admission fee, consisting of statu¬ ettes, a Suave drill, Japanese fenc¬ ing, boxing and wrestling, a horse show, Mr. Swarthout and his Indian clubs, and last but not least the Fac¬ ulty show, a take-off on the students during one school day. The appear¬ ance of the customarily stern and dignified Faculty in huge and exag¬ gerated head dresses, with complex¬ ions plentifully applied with paint and powder, strutting along imper¬ tinently or queening, as is seen in the halls of P. H. S., was too much for the gravity of the audience, who expressed its complete approval by much clapping and cheering. After the main show had been con¬ cluded, the rest of the afternoon was spent in taking in the side shows or sampling the many good things at the various refreshment booths about the grounds. The success of the Carnival is due to the splendid help and co-operation of the students and faculty of P.H.S., the administration, the various clubs, and the Carnival managers. The chairmen of the committees and managers who were untiring in their efforts to make the Carnival a success are Howard Black, general manager; Wat Brown, business man¬ ager; Oliver Prickett, main show; John Rowland, side shows; Max Col¬ well, publicity; Esther Welch, re¬ freshments; W. W. Martin, construc¬ tion, and Bailey W. Howard, light¬ ing. LONG BEACH HIGH IS STAG¬ ING "FRIENDSHIP" CAMPAIGN From Long Beach, Calif. (Via Am¬ ateur Radio Club, P.H.S., Jan. 16, 19 22). — Poly High is staging a friend¬ ship week from January 16th to 20th, during which everyone may speak un¬ restrainedly to any other pupil whether he knows them or not. This is an effort to make the older stu¬ dents here enlarge their friendships so as to include the students whose acquaintance around the school is limited. (Above handled by the Radio Club of Pasadena High School.) NEW TARGETS NOW USED IN THE GALLERY The old style targets that have for¬ merly been used for the competitive shooting matches have been replaced by new ones. The new targets are the National Rifle Association official ones; they consist of six bull’s eyes in a circle; two shots are put into each. “Any one who is interested may come out to the gallery and see them,” says Col. Barlow. The high men on the team are King, Williams, Fretwell, Nelson, Litzenburg, Pickett, Coleman, Mac- Call, Riggs and Good. The team is going to have a com¬ petition the first of next month to determine the best team in the ninth corps area. Sgt. Gardner says “The team has a good chance to come out the highest in the area.” ********** ********* : WAR DEPT. RETIRES COL: : BALL; EFFECTIVE : I TOMORROW I * * * * * * * * ********** * * A notice came to the military * * department of this school from * * the War Department stating * * that Lt. Col. Ball was to be * * placed on the retired list. * * When the notice was published * * the groans of the members of the * * R. 6. T. C. could be heard all * * over the campus. * * Col. Ball says that he has been * * in, the service for1 twenty-two * * years and the notice was quite a * * blow. * * The men in the R. О. T. C. will * * surely feel the loss of Col. Ball * * very much. He was a great fac- * * tor in putting “pep” into the * * drill, and under his able coach- * * ing all the officers have become * * proflcient in the art of handling * * their companies. * ********** WHAT COLLEGE OR COURSE ARE YOU PUNNING TO ENTER? Experience in the College offices has shown that every year students intending to enter fail for various reasons to make early application and to file their credentials at such a time that any shortages in the work of preparation or irregularities in its certification, may be discovered and adjusted prior to the summer vaca¬ tion and to the rush of work incident to the opening of the academic year in the fall. It would be helpful to all parties concerned if each student intending to enter college ,or higher school will, at the earliest convenience, furnish to Miss Benton the information as to college and course to be entered, to the end that there may be more prompt adjustment of all uncertain¬ ties. Under method of entrance, indi¬ cate whether YOU expect to satisfy entrance by school certificate, by June College Board examinations, by September examinations, or by a com¬ bination of two or more of these methods. H. T. CLIFTON, Registrar. NEW LIGHTING SYSTEM FOR PRINTSHOP A new and much better system of lighting has been installed in the P. H. S. printshop. Beforehand there were drop lights over each desk, but now there will be eight lights of 200 candlepower. down the center, thus spreading light on both sides of the shop. A new electric power-cutter has also been installed in the printshop. This will do away with the old hand power cutter that was formerly used. The shop also is being wired for the prospective linotype machine that the proceeds from the Carnival will be used for. HIGH SCHOOL HANDIWORK IS EXHIBITED AT CHAM BER OF COMMERCE To demonstrate the work of the high school students in art, embroid¬ ery, and cooking, the Home Econom¬ ics department has opened an ex¬ hibit of these things in the Chamber of Commerce rooms this week. The exhibit began last Tuesday and will last one week. From the art classes, pen and ink sketches, brush work and posters are shown. Pottery, metal work, embroid¬ ery, sewing and canned fruit are also being exhibited. ************** * * t * * * * CAN YOU HANDLE A RAKE? * * :i: * In order to save the cost of- * * hiring men for cleaning the rocks * j * off the track and infield, the * * Roar'd of Education has pur- * * chased fourteen rakes for all the * * boys with real spirit who will * * come out and use these tools in * * helping to clean Horrell Field of * * stones and debris. * * All fellows who can handle a * * rake should respond to this call * * and support the track team. * ****** ** *********** “DON MUNIO” GIVEN TONIGHT Proceeds to Pay for Pasadena High’s Share in the Pasa¬ dena School’s Float in the Tournament of Roses ADMISSION WILL BE ONLY TWENTY-FIVE CENTS Abraham Miller, Head of Music Dept., Will Conduct the Musicale; Clarence Mader Will Be Accompanist Tonight is the night for Pasadena High School students to hear the Dramatic Cantata, “Don Munio,” written by Dudley Buck. This is a rousing cantata and has snappy choruses with a real swing to them. The solos are very melodious and inspiring. Above both of these is the theme of the music. ALHAMBRA DEBATERS T! MEET PM IN FEBRUARY Helen Jackson Will Again Star for Pasadena in Difficult Debate AFFIRMATIVE SIDE Only Chance for Champion¬ ship; Alhambra in Lead by Two Plus Points “It’s a doubtful decision. Alham¬ bra is stronger than Los Angeles High,” was the substance of a state¬ ment made regarding the coming de¬ bate with that school, by John G. Scott, debating coach, to a reporter. And it certainly will be a hard fight, for from several sources has come the same echo, “Alhambra has a mighty fine team.” But for that matter so have we ! Helen Jackson and William Dekker will uphold the affirmative side of the argument: Resolved, that war among industrial nations can be abolished during the present century. Two boys from the opposing team will take the negative side of the question. This debate is scheduled to be held on Friday, February 10, at 8 p.m., in the Alhambra gymnasium. It is not known why that particular place was chosen, but perhaps Alhambra has no auditorium large enough to hold all the P. H. S. rooters that are going ] with the team. At least half of the ! “hall” will be reserved for the visit- I ing team. If Pasadena should Win from Al¬ hambra, this high school will be on the road to the Southern California championship because Alhambra is considered to be Pasadena’s hardest opponent. At present Alhambra is two and one-tliird points ahead. HONOR SOCIETY SALE WAS VERY SUCCESSFUL That approximately seventy-two dollars was made by the Honor So¬ ciety candy sale which was held the last week before the Christmas vaca¬ tion was learned today. < After all of the bills had been paid Miss Lenell E. Garvin, chairman of the sales committee, was able to make an announcement to that effect. This money will be presented to the Scholarship Fund some time in the future. It is not known whether the presentation will take place in the assembly. VIGILANCE COMMITTEE AT POLY Within the last few weeks a vigi¬ lance committee has ben organized at Polytechnic, called the Poly Knights. The members rank among the ablest students of the school. They have a single goal — a better, cleaner school. The theme of the Legend is as fol¬ lows: Don Munio, a Spanish prince, sets out one morning to go on a hunt. He takes his soldiers along with him. While they are in the woods they see a Moorish caravan approaching. They secret themselves and then surround Abadil and his followers. Abadil is going with his bride to celebrate their marriage at a distant shrine. He begs mercy of Munio and then Munio tells him he must come to his castle and stay and celebrate their mar¬ riage with him. They part the best of friends and Abidil goes back to his castle. One year later Don Munio goes on a crusade to the Holy Sepulchre. In a battle he is unknowingly killed by his friend Abadil. The music and words of the can¬ tata tell the story to perfection. The Glee Clubs and Mixed Chorus have put in practically a whole semester to prepare this for the Student Body. The characters represented are as follows: Don Munio de Hinojosa by Ted Novis; Donnia Maria, his wife, Madeline Richardson; Escobedo, chaplain to Don Munio, by Robert Jaques; Abadil, Fredrich Paul and Arthur Nelson; Constanza, Abadil’s betrothed, Alice Fletcher; Rodrigo, a messenger, Fredrich Paul; Chorus of Huntsmen, Retainers, and Female Dependents. The scene is a border castle in the time of the Spanish and Moorish wars. WHAT IS THE CHEMICAL FORMULA FOR “DOG”? FOR CAT? When Mr. S. W. French, of the Physical Science department, gets “hard up” for a question to ask his classes he thinks up something which is not .exactly chemistry, but comes very close to it. Here is one question he asked one of his classes recently, “What is the formula for waterdog?” No one seemed to know, so Mr. French explained by writing it on the board. Here is what he wrote: “H20K9.” However, not willing to be accorded all the glory for such a brilliant catch he added that another one of his pupils had thought of a formula for a cat to correspond or fight with the dog. This is the “cat” formula — “Fe - ”. Some people get the point immediately, others don’t. But it is there nevertheless. - No one has ever been known to put the two elements together and get a reaction. STUDENTS OF BOTANY HIKE TO MT. WILSON In order to study and collect speci¬ mens of the native trees and shrubs of California, a number of P. H. S. students hiked to the mountains last Saturday. They went as far as Alpine Tavern on the car, and from there hiked over the new government trail to Mt. Wilson. They gathered speci¬ mens of many plants which grow pro¬ fusely at the high altitudes. They came down the Sierra Madre trail. Those going were Miss Ruth Merrill, teacher of Botany, Lila Simandy, Dor¬ othy Hack, Susan Cables and Vir¬ ginia Parkman.