Pasadena Chronicle, September 11, 1922

VOL. XIV PASADENA, CALIFORNIA, SEPT. 11, 1922 No. 1 FIELD \] IN TIME ^ Several Rooms in Jane Addams Building Are Replastered and Get New Lights BIOLOGY TABLES REPAIRED Automatic Fire Escapes Have Been Installed in Place of Old Iron Stairs It would be hard to mention all the changes and additions that have been completed this summer, but J. E. Mc- Natt, foreman of construction, repeats a few of the most important. The entire Jane Addams building has been remodei'ed. New lights and fixtures have been installed, the rooms have been replastered, and the wood work has been revamished. All the floors had to be gone over after the work was completed because of the paint and plaster that fell on it during the summer. Another important change has been brought about in the Louis Agassiz building. The office of the head of the Biological Science department has been divided in two sections making room for an office intended for the physical science head. A whole new room has also been constructed in this building for biol¬ ogy. All desks have been refinished. Several science work rooms have un¬ dergone repairs. Improved Fire Escapes Pasadena High School’s fire escapes have been improved. It was decided that the lower parts of these fire escapes would have to be raised from the ground level. Bids were put out to the various manufacturers of the automatic fire escapes. A suitable one was found which keeps the escape from touching the ground, but keeps it in readiness for anyone coming down. Weights .ac¬ complish this purpose, and as soon as a person steps off the escape it re¬ gains its natural position. When P. H. S. was built it was thought that there would be need for an out door study room so the roof was built accordingly. It was found the students did not take to this idea as it is usually a little too cold on the roof. Accordingly the shelter over the roof on the west side of the main building was taken down, and the lumber is to be used in constructing additional bungalows to the already large stock that the city schools have on hand at present. Another improvement has been the print shop. The walls were plastered and it was found necessary to strengthen the foundation under the west wall and to erect a brick wall be- ween the print shop and the boys’ locker room. A door connecting the Chronicle office and the journalism class room was also provided. The Chronicle office is also provided with an adequate lighting system. The work, so far mentioned, de¬ manded a great many men during the summer. Mr. McNatt says he em¬ ployed over fifty workmen steadily this summer. Part of this force will be kept on during the rest of the school year as repairs and additions will be continually under way. W. K. Dunn, head of the Physical Education department, announces that the first league football game will be played on the local field behind the school. Work has been going on for the last two weeks getting it prepared for the coming season. Although the new grandstand will not be finished for at least three weeks, they will be in readiness for the first game. The delay is being caused by the fact that a concrete mixer will not be available for ten days. Also a large tower will have to be erected, and troughs connected with the top of this for pouring the concrete into the forms. It has been planned to have showers placed under the new section of the gym in order to provide more room for the visiting and local teams to change their suits in. The showers and equipment are the latest word in plumbing. Following a custom set by the first graduating classes of P. H. S., the class of 1922 presented the school a gift as a token of appreciation for the four years spent in this institution. The remembrance came in the form of a valance for the stage in the audi¬ torium. The valance itself is of a dark blue velour background draped with brown trimmings on the sides and bottom. The numerals of the Class of ’22 have been placed in the center at the top in gold letters. They are surrounded by a wreath of laurels in gold. As the new valance would not match the old background curtain, the Board of Education purchased a fine new cycloramic curtain also of blue velour. A feature of this new cur¬ tain is the fact that it will reflect any color of light that is flashed on it. This saves the additional cost of sev¬ eral other curtains which would other¬ wise have to be obtained. GRADING SYSTEM USED IN PASADENA HIGH IS SATISFACTORY Although differing somewhat from other schools’ grading system, the one used in Pasadena High School has been adopted by the administration because of the simplicity and accuracy with which it may be used. The grades of each pupil in P. H. S. are represented by the figures 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. The value of each of these marks in percentage is as follows: Grade 1, 90-100 percent; grade 2, 80-90 per¬ cent; grade 3, 70-80 percent; 4, in¬ complete or weak work; 5, failure. The grades 1 and 2 recommend a stu¬ dent to college. An average college or university requires fifteen recom¬ mended grades for admittance. The grade 3, is passing, but does not show strong work. A 4 is given to a pupil who has missed a substantial part of his work, but who has a chance to make up the same. The grade 6 is a failure, and requires a repetition of the semester’s work. Cake Mixer With Meat Grinding Attachment Also is Added to Fine Equipment OVEN TO HOLD 100 CAKES Interior of Kitchen Undergoes Painting During Summer Vacation Months In order that the P. H. S. students may have plenty of home-made pies and cakes, and fresh cold milk, the Board of Education has provided for the school cafeteria new equipment in the form of an automatic baker, a cake mixer, and three new refrigera¬ tion rooms. The oven is of the revolving type resembling a miniature ferris wheel, and is heated by gas. The power for turning it is furnished by a small electric motor. Its capacity is 100 loaves of bread; 75 cakes, and an equal number of pies. In demonstrating the new cake mix¬ er, Miss Gertrude McDonald, manager of the cafeteria, stated that it has an attachment for grinding meat and slicing vegetables. Miss MacDonald said that the school has had a ma¬ chine of the same make as the new one in operation for" the last nine years, and that it was still in good working order. The new machine slices all the vegetables needed for the student’s noon meal in half the time that it takes to complete the same work by hand. New Refrigerator Besides the oven and cake mixer, another new and needed feature has been added to the cafeteria equip¬ ment. This consists of three concrete refrigerating rooms. Lining the top and walls are pipes that are below freezing in temperature. The doors are padded with air tight lining, and are equipped with automatic openers, guarding against the possibility of anyone being locked within the vault. Each of the refrigeration rooms are set aside for a certain class of foods. One is to be entirely devoted to meats; the second to fruits and vegetables; and the last to canned goods and milk. The kitchen has been reffnished all over, making everything a great deal brighter and more pleasant. The cafeteria proper has also been painted and chairs and tables given a new dress of enamel. Miss MacDonald promises everything will be in readi¬ ness to serve the students today. * OH GIRLS! FIRST AID TO * * THE TORN FOOTBALL TOGS * * Get out your needles, girls! * * The football boys are rather * * bashful about the condition of * * their gridiron togs, but they sin- * * cerely hope that the Girls’ League * * will come along and help them * * out by spending an afternoon * * mending the gaps that have been * * the results of many a tackle and * * tumble. * * Now, girls, don’t you be bashful * * just because the boys are. Take * * a hint and help them out of the * * embarassment. * if. ^ * * * sjc if. if. * * IAEA ARRANGES L GAME WITH TEAM In the last few years the football teams of Santa Barbara have shown that they are in a class worthy of games with members of the Los An¬ geles City League. It is therefore planned this coming season to have Santa Barbara make a tour of the South with the purpose of playing as many members of the City League as possible. In selecting preferred opponents, Santa Barbara’s coach has asked the officials to be sure to provide a game between his team and Pasadena High School. When asked for his reason in doing this, it was learned that the sportsmanship of the Pasadena play¬ ers is well known in the northern city. Several of the Santa Barbara play¬ ers had an opportunity of seeing some City League games last year in which Pasadena was one of the participants. They not only liked the Pasadenan’s style of play, but admired the clean tackling and line plunging. The ex¬ act date for the Santa Barbara game has not yet been set. Because of plans that were well laid beforehand by Miss Nellie Greene Clarke, the dean of girls, and the of¬ ficers of the Girls’ League, the organ¬ ization and work of the league is go¬ ing to get an auspicious start this year. The officers for the first semester are Grace Burns, president; Allene Strubel, vice-president; Edith Peter¬ son, secretary; and Elsabeth Lesh, treasurer. At a conference of the officers of the Girls’ League held September 5, Eleanor Ilgner was chosen as the chairman of the uniform board. This board starts to function on the first day of school. It is hoped by the members of he board that they will have to deal but very little with those who would ignore the uniform re¬ quirements. Soon after the semester is under way there will be a Girl’s League meeting at which the organization will be divided into four departments that will cover the various activities of the league. Library Information is Given For Benefit of the New Students The following information in regard to the library rules and regulations, is for the use of students: The library opens every morning at 7:30 a. m. and closes at 4:30 p. m. Students may use the books in the library at any time during these hours. Books for over-night use may be had after the 5th period at night and must be returned before the 2nd period in the morning. Special arrange¬ ments for keeping books for longer than the specified time must be made with one of the librarians. During the day books may be loaned only over the signature of a teacher. Student Body Card Admits the Holder to All the City League Games CHRONICLE AND ANNUAL Price is Two Dollars and Fifty Cents Payable in Advance Student Body memberships this year are to be payable in one lump sum at the beginning of the first, semester, instead of being payable by separate semesters as last year. This decision was arrived at by the P. H. S. commissioners in their first meeting of the year, held September 5. The campaign for dues will cover the first two weeks of school and will in all probability be carried into the advisory meetings. Martin Scott, commissioner of fi¬ nance, has everything in readiness for the issuing of cards and the handling of funds. It is needless to state here all the perquisites that go with a student body membership. All one has to do is to read the posters around the halls and he will be convinced at once. Everyone is urged to back and sup¬ port the Student Body organization, which is the backbone of any up-and- coming high school. Join now and be a 100 percent bull dog. COMMUTERS ATTENTION! GET CAR SLIPS IN 4-C Before any high school student may purchase special-rate ticket books on the Pacific Electric railway, he must first get what is known as a car slip. These slips are issued free of charge and they enable one to purchase tickets at a cost much lower than the regular rates. Car slips will be issued at noon and after school and students are request¬ ed to get them at that time. The office of 4-C, where slips are is¬ sued, is at the foot of the steps lead¬ ing to the basement from the west side of the main building. That there will be many good oppor¬ tunities in debating this year for un¬ der classmen, as well as for upper classmen, is the statement of James McCormick, commissioner of debating. The new coach chosen to fill the po¬ sition vacated by John G. Scott, is Ray C. Diether, member of the Social Science department. In addition to being in the city league, there is a possibility that P. H. S. will be accepted this year into the Southern California League. There is a large squad needed this season to keep P. H. S. up to her usual good standing in the field of debate. Everyone is urged to come out to the practice meetings and try his ability.