Pasadena Chronicle, September 22, 1922

i ^ ft sm-fi w года VOL. XIV PASADENA, CALIFORNIA, SEPT. 22, 1922 No. 3 MEAL TICKETS ARE ID BE NED FOR Each Book Will Contain Tickets Totaling $3.10 and Will Sell for $3.00 to Students BUY AT BOOK STORE, BANK Administration Believes That Convenience Will be Big Attraction to All Meal tickets fftr use in the P. H. S. cafeteria will be on sale at the Book Store and Bank starting Monday. The tickets will come in book form, each to contain thirty five-cent cou¬ pons, and sixteen ten-cent coupons. The entire book will sell for $3.00, and will contain tickets worth $3.10. By buying a book, the student will save ten cents. Five cent tickets will be white, and the ten-cent ones blue. William F. Ewing, Principal, first thought of the idea to provide meal tickets for the cafeteria, but the plan was made a reality through the efforts of J. A. Anderson, head of the Com¬ mercial department, and Miss Gert¬ rude MacDonald, manager of the cafe¬ teria. Each book is to be numbered, thus eliminating the possibility of anyone but the original owner using the book, as there will be space on the cover of each book for the owner’s name. A record will be kept of the sale of each book, and the owner’s name will b^ recorded, so in case of loss, each cash¬ ier may be on watch for the missing book. Miss MacDonald believes that the convenience which the coupons will of¬ fer will attract the students even more than the saving, as no one purchasing tickets need worry each morning about having enough lunch money. “Man^y times boys and girls come to me with the sad story that they forgot to ask “Papa” for their lunch money,” said Miss MacDonald. Besides the convenience to students, teachers and cafeteria, the В. H. S. bank will also profit by the new sys¬ tem by getting experience in handling the money and records in connection with the sales of the tickets. “I be¬ lieve that the students will take this chance and profl by the issuing of the books,” stated Mr. Anderson. THIS YEAR’S ENROLLMENT EXPECTED TO PASS THE 3.000 MARK Twenty-six hundred and sixteen pupils are now registered in Pasa¬ dena High School, according to latest reports from the Registrar’s office. Last year at this date, the total read 2094. This shows an increase of 522 for this term. ■ J. P. O’Mara, Vice-Principal, has been in direct charge of registering and planning the courses for all new pupils this year. “I expect the total to go over the 3000 mark in a very few weeks,” stated Mr. O’Mara. Most Los Angeles high schools do not have over 2500 students enrolled. IE SCHE LAST YEAR FOR POOL In answer to many questions asked him by many boys in the Physical Ed¬ ucation department, W. K. Dunn, head of that department, announces that swimming days will be divided be¬ tween the boys and girls on the same schedule as last term. For the benefit of those who were not at this institution when that schedule was made, Mr. Dunn would like to have it given again in order to avoid any confusion: Girls— Monday and Wednesday. Boys — Tuesday and Thursday. Fridays will be divided alternately between boys and girls, the first Fri¬ day starting with the bo,ys using the pool. The rule prohibiting the use of life preservers for pleasure will be rigidly enforced this year according to Mr. Dunn. If tentative plans go through, new matting will be placed on the cement around the pool to lessen the danger of accidents. NEW COURSE OFFERED HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Pasadena High School is continually adding new classes to its long list, among them is the Platform Reading class. It is a beginning class this September, and Mrs. Peters, the teach¬ er, would like to have about ten more students enroll. Full credit is given in the subject. Mrs. Peters takes a personal interest in each pupil so that any one interested would be able to re¬ ceive fine training in the class. This is not a dramatic class. Last semester the pupils had a large repertoire, and were able to ap¬ pear on many school programs. For information, students are asked to see Miss Holloway, or Mrs. Peters in the music hall. RUSH SPANISH CLASSES The Spanish Department announces the organization of two rush Spanish classes, one second period under Miss Kathleen Loly, member of the Spanish Department, and a fifth period class under Mrs. Sarah Hatfield. Only Jun¬ iors and Seniors having recommended grades in two years of another foreign language are eligible for this course. PARTY ON OCT. 5 As an annual event the Freshmen- Senior party is one which is looked forward to with more interest by the new girls and their Senior sisters than any other social affair given by the Girls’ League. October 5 is the date set. On that day all Freshmen and new Sopho¬ more girls will meet their Senior sis¬ ters and experience an afternoon of fun. All these girls are invited to come and partake of the “good things.” No definite plans have been made as yet but Allene Strubel, who is in charge, says, “It’s a secret.” Chairmen for the various commit¬ tees have been chosen: General chair¬ man, Naomi Blair, Entertainment, Virginia Munson; Publicity Margaret Strehle; Decoration, Euphrates Pashi- gan; Refreshments, Helen Rearick. First Balloting Took Place in Every Advisory Period at First of the Week FAIR ELIMINATION PLAN Commissioners Pick Three Boys to Serve on Board with Those Chosen by Popular Vote Pasadena High School’s Student Council was organized last year for the purpose of giving the pupils of this school a greater part in the con¬ trol and management of school activ¬ ities. This term the members of the Student Council will not be appointed by the administration, but will be selected by popular vote and appoint¬ ment by the Commissioners. Selection of these students who will be eligible for nomination as members of the Student Council will be made through the Advisory classes. One member of each Advisory was selected Wednesday by popular vote of the in¬ dividual classes. Today the ninety that were chosen are to meet in the auditorium where sixteen will be nom¬ inated out of the ninety. From these sixteen nominees, six will be chosen by vote of the rest of the ninety. From these six two will be selected to be members of he Council. These two students together with three that are to be appointed by the Commissioners will form the Pasadena High School Student Council. As may be seen, this election is to be a process of fair elimination. It is insured by this plan that only those who are the best in the high school will be chosen, because of the fact that the best from each Advisory class will vote them in¬ to office. The plan was originated by Miss Nellie Greene Clarke, Dean of Girls, and has been put into use by the girls in selecting their representative for the Uniform Beard. The Advisory room representatives will organize as a regular body also, and will co-operate with the Commis¬ sioners, Student Council, and Admin¬ istration in working out problems, and serving their school in every possible way. NEW LATH HOUSE PARLIAMENTARY LVW TO BE STUDIED IN ADVISORY CLASSES SOON Discussion of parliamentary law will take up the advisory period time next Monday. Because it is of special value to high school students who at¬ tend so many meetings during the year in which this system is used, it is thought that it will be of special value to everyone in the advisory periods. Tuesday, the Senior class will meet, and the other students will discuss the requirements of class officers. Wednesday the period will be taken up by a meeting of the Honor Society and students who do not belong to that organization may study. An assembly is scheduled for Thurs¬ day, and Friday is Chronicle day. Fraternities and secret organiza¬ tions have been barred from high schools in California since 1909. In Pasadena High School last year anti¬ fraternity cards were printed, to be signed by every student in this school. This year the administration has again issued a card to each student jto be signed. It makes no difference whether one was signed last term or not, because it has been made com¬ pulsory by the Board of Education. The clubs that are now active in Pasadena High School are not secret organizations, as their charters are a matter of public record and their pur¬ poses clearly defined therein. When this ruling was enforced last year every pupil acted as a loyal P. H. S. member would, with the result that every pupil signed his or her card. The administration expects the same result this year. A new lath house will be built this year on Qne corner of the new tract of i land just purchased by the Board of Education for use of the Agricultural j department. Due to the increase in | number of students taking plant prop¬ agation, the old lath house will no longer accommodate all the students. а*****#*'****»!'*:* * * * * * * MEETING IS CALLED TO DECIDE ELECTION DATE It is this time of year that students are looking forward to studies and football, but in between comes class elections. So far, the Senior Class is the only one posted for election day, which falls on Tuesday, September 26. The reason for the delay in other classes is on account of not knowing whether to put up candidates for a v'hole class or for a section. A meet¬ ing was called to decide this matter and results will be announced soon. * WE HAVE AMONG US A GOAT * SAVER OF GRIDIRON * FAME * i* Bravo! Pasadena High School’s * * football captain has rescued — * !* GOATS! “ * * At the recent fire at Linda Vis- * * ta, Willard Downs, versatile fire- * ; * man, forgot all about his instruc- * j * tions to stay on the fireline and * I * stop the blaze and centered his * * efforts on the rescuing of two * I * goats of the masculine variety. * * Every bit of his football experi- * * ence in tackling, straight-arming, * * and calling signals was put into * * use in about two minutes. (Ac- * * cent on the signal calling.) After * * the rope had been untangled, and * * the ashes had cleared away, the * * umpire put up a diget for Downs * * on the scoreboard of real life. * *************** ****** BOYS’ WILL ELECT OFFICERS SHORTLY “Boys’ League elections will probab¬ ly be held next Friday,” announces Arthur Syvertson, Commissioner of Boys’ Welfare, today. Only five can¬ didates are running so far hut others will be on the ballot. Those announced to date are Robert j Iiirkman and Peter Van Ness running for vice-president; while Tom Mulvin, ; is running for secretary. Kenneth ! Graham, and Carol Wynn are running for the office of treasurer. “The Boys’ League was founded to create a spirit of good-fellowship among the boys in school. It is to take charge of all the social acairs. especially the banquets. But perhaps its biggest motive is to furnish money for P. H. S.’s injured athletics,” fin¬ ished Mr. Syvertson. J. P. O’Mara, friend of every boy, is adviser of this organization and under his guidance a successful year is as¬ sured for the boys. Later: — Other candidates announced are John Maxon and Russell Harri- man for vice-president. High School R.O.T.G. Unit Now Ranks Among the Best Two in the West MORTON SENDS LETTER P.H.S. Rifle Team Comes Fourth in National Shoot for High School Units CORRECTIVE MOVIES SEEN The moving pictures that were tak¬ en of the corrective gym girls last year, were shown at the Orthopedic Hospital College, in Los Angeles. They were shown for the benefit of the teachers from eastern colleges. Every¬ one present spoke very highly of Miss Hazel Cooper’s work in the corrective classes. An honor school! At last the am¬ bition of every cadet in the Pasadena R. О. T. C. has been realized. The glad news was received last Monday in the following letter from Major General Morton, Commander of the Ninth Corps, U. S. A.: Mr. Wm. F. Ewing, Principal Pasadena High School, Pasadena, California, My Dear Mr. Ewing: I note with pleasure that the War Department has approved my recom¬ mendation and has announced Pasa¬ dena High School as an “Honor High School” for the year 1922. Please accept my congratulations upon the success attained at your institution. Assuring you of my continued in¬ terest in the Pasadena High School and of my appreciation of the fine re¬ sults accomplished by the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps there, I am • Very corlially, C. G. MORTON, Major General U. S. A. Commanding Every member of the R. О. T. C. and also the old men of last year who did not join this year will be glad to know that the strenuous work of last year was crowned with success. The achievement seems even greater in view of the fact that the local unit was competing against the Los Ange¬ les schools which were considered among the best in the country, in a military way. There are only two “Honor Schools” in the entire Ninth Corps area; this means that Pasadena High School ranks among the best two schools in all the eight western states, and among the best nine in the United States. Last ,year Manual Arts and Lincoln High Schools of Los Angeles were the only “Honor Schools” in the- West. It is not known who the other school is yet. Something to Work For Cadets Roscoe and Wallace Good announce that they will present a two foot full rigged ship, worth one hun¬ dred dollars, to the best drilled cadet in the coming year. This is some¬ thing worth striving for and is a cred¬ it to the generosity and loyal spirit of | the Good brothers. Rifle Team Medals ! In a short time, if possible to ar- I range it, the medals won by the P. H. S. rifle team in the National Match will be presented by Mr. O’Mara in an R. О. T. C. assembly. The Bulldog- team came fourth in the National championship shoot for R. О. T. C. units which was won in 1920 by the Pasadena soldier boys. The rifle team is short of men and all boys who think they can shoot are urged to see Colonel Barlow at once whether they belong to the R. О. T. C. j or not. A member of the team is al- ( lowed to shoot every afternoon in the | shooting gallery at no expense to ! himself. 1 In order to compete for the title i of “Honor School” next year, there ! must be at least 200 members. As it is there are only 130 men signed up. All men who would like to enroll are asked to see Colonel Barlow or Mr. O’Mara at once.