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EL RODEO
VOLUME XXII

Published Annually by the Students
of The California Polytechnic

Nineteen Hundred
and Thirty-Two

San Luis Obispo, California

FOREWORD
May these pages present
a faithful record
of achievement and growth
and be a constant reminder of
the blessings of friendship
and the joy
of accomplishment

EL RODEO STAFF

ORDER OF BOOKS
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ADMINISTRATION
THE JUNIOR COLLEGE
THE HIOH SCHOOL
ACTIVITIES
ATHLETICS
FEATURES

Dedicated to
Mr. Figge whose devotion to his work,
his friendliness,
and his genuine sincerity
endear him to every student of
The California Polytechnic

Administration

THE PRESIDENT

ME

AGE

H ere we ar e, try ing to think of som ething w orthy of uEl Rodeo."
uPurp"w ith her w onderful dog affection and understanding 1 ishes
to express h er sentim ents in th e follo w ing quotation:
" My softest paw I giv e in faithful sign
Of amity/ my master's fri ends are mine."
So we extend through this greeting out· hearty good will and
grateful appreciation to the many friends of The CaLifornia PoLy­
technic. Each su cceeding schooL year seems shorter and happier
because of friends and fri endships exempLified in students, faculty,
state officials, parents, and alL those who are truly interested in out·
school.
May not only this office, but the entire institution, ever convey to
all a spirit of understanding, hospitality, and genuine friendliness.
Most cordially,
((PREXY."

THE VI £-PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
The school yem· of 1931-32 has in some respects resembled the
traditional April day. There have been clouds in the sky in the ab­
sence of a number of old friends who would have been in attendance
had it not been fo1· financial difficulties, and many 'Who have enrolled
have had to practice economies that '< ere neither pleasant nor desir­
able. But there has been some fine sunny 'Weather too. With the open­
ing of the new dormitory, our students ha·ve had for the first tim e for
many years the pleasure of ample dormitory accommodations. Th e
new policy of the State Bureau of Agricultural Education in cen­
tralizing its work in this institution has enric h ed our curriculum and
our contacts. Our junio1' college enrollment has increased twenty-two
percent OV'fl" that of last year. Faculty members have sho'l n breadth
and understanding for people of ((suc h advanced age/' and the stu­
dents have ex hibited earnestness and judgment unusual ''considering
their youth." It has been a year, we believe, of hard work and good
feeling, and therefo1·e a happy year.
I hope that many of you may be with us next semester, and that
those who dre not 1·eturning may find employment that will require
your best efforts and reward you with that feeling of satisfaction
which comes from the completion of useful work well done.
MARGARET H. CHASE.

E. Louise Abbott
English

Alfre:l P . Agosti
Physics
Physical Education

Walter Albrethsen
Surveying
Drafting

John 0 . Ball
Drafting
Mathematics

Gladys I. Hynson
Piano Accompanist
for Glee Club

George P. Couper
Journalism

G. W. Wilder
Electrical Engineer­
ing

Captain J. C. Deuel
Librarian
Military

George M. Drumm
Dairying

Elmer D. Dunning
Agriculture Mechan­
ics

H. C. Figge
Forge
Acetylene and
Electric Welding

H. Glenn Warren
Aero Engines
Airplane Construc­
tion
Rigging

Chandos M. Funk
Assistant Librarian

Walter A. Funk
Chemistry

Elsie Haskin
Spanish
French

John J. Hyer
Electricity

Hope A. Jordan
Mathematics

Charles E. Knott
Head of Engineering­
Mechanics Dept.
Gas and Steam
Strength of Materi­
als

Marien Knox
History
Political Science

J. I. Thompson
Animal Husbandry

Richard Leach
Poultry

Donald B. Macfarlane,
Sr.
Auto Mechanics

Martin C. Martinsen
Aero Engines
Airplane Construc­
tion

Louie S. Taylor
Acetylene and Sheet
Metal Work

L. E. McFarland
Superintendent Agri­
culture Department
and Farm

Vernon Meacham
Dairy

Velma E. Mitchell
Floriculture and Ele­
mentary Lan:iscape
Gardening

John H. Perozzi
Superintendent Heat,
Light, Power and
Water

Ruth E. Peterson
English
Dramatics
Public Speak:ng

Bernhardt R. Preuss
Printing

James L. Cushingham
Machine Shop

Walter 0. Smith
Mathematics

hester 0. McCorkle
Animal Husbandry
Future Farmer Ad­
viser

Olive May Finn
English
Journalism

J. E. Morhardt, Jr.
Vocal Music
Gymna ium

Ray McCart
Physical Education
Physics

John W. Stout
Drafting
Machine Design

James R. Bell
Aerodynamics
Stress Analysis
Applied Science
Aviation

Merritt B. Smith
Band
Orchestra
Carpentry

Martha L. Kuch
Registrar

S. S. Sutherland
Supervisor Agricul­
ture Cadets

K. J. Abbott
Cadet Teacher
Dairy

Stafford M. Blackham
Cadet Teacher.
Meat Animals

Paul J. Christoffersen
Cadet Teacher
Meat Animals

Weir Fetters
Cadet Teacher
Poultry

Ralph C. Fitzsimmons
Cadet Teacher
Poultry

Truman H. Frane
Cadet Teacher
Horticu 1ture

Hyrum K. Mortensen
Cadet Teacher
Agriculture
Mechanics

R. G. Hagar
Cadet Teacher
Biology

Lynn Broughton
Accountant

Dagmar Belle Goold
Stenographer

Angela Ghirlanda
Stenograp her

Margaret L. Hansen
Secretary

Vivian Lindesmith
Stenograph er

Prescott W. Thompson
Manager Cafeteria
and Dormatorie

CAL POLYTECH, ALL HAIL
(By J. E. lVIorhardt, Jr.)
The strength that comes from stalwart hearts
From oak clad hill and sea;
The strength of hands in honest toil
We bring oh school, to Thee:
To build up walls that cannot break
Strong men who cannot fail,
And high ideals to carry on
Cal Polytech, all hail.
All hail, all hail, Cal Polytech, all hail.
To build Thee men who cannot fail
Cal Polytech, all hail.

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Callege

THE JUNIOR COLLEGE DIVISION OF
THE CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC
Stand all ye loyal Polyites, and let us propose a toast to the fifth anni­
versary of the Junior College division of The California Polytechnic. Let
us take this opportunity to explain the reasons for the establishment and
the advancement of this institution .
Through the persistent efforts of William J. Cooper, The California
Polytechnic was granted a chartet for a junior college division, specializ­
ing in vocational education. Very few other schools had the necessary
equipment for anything more than the most elementary of vocational train­
ing. The California Polytechnic had not only excellent shops and laborator­
ies, but it also had the proper atmosphere for the development of such an
institution, and a corps of teachers who were devoted to the principles of
vocational education. To date no other junior college in California ha
undertaken to offer training in semi-profes ional trades.
Most students who come to Polytechnic do so because of a desire to
obtain training to fit them for remunerative employment in occupations of
a mechanical and engineering nature. They wish to obtain more technical
knowledge than they are able to secure in vocational high schools, and yet
do not care to undertake the burdens of a highly theoretical course.
Many junior college students here are taking terminal courses in aero­
nautical, electrical, and field engineering; others are taking academic
courses preparing themselves for further work in universities. The rating
of California Polytechnic for college and university acceptance of students
whose transfer is entirely satisfactory, and thus far all Poly students who
have left to continue school elsewhere have proved their mettle. Each year
many junior college alumni return for Homecoming or special assemblies
and are enthusiastic in their praise of the training received here.
Faculty members of The Polytechnic are proud of the young men who
are enrolled in school here. They are slightly older than most junior college
students. Standardized tests show that they are unusually high in mental
ability and decidedly above the average in achievement. As individual ,
they possess unu ual initiative, purposefulness, and interest in the work
they are doing, and they have made many friends both in town and on the
campus who will gladly testify that they are most likeable.
Those junior college men who have entered industry directly and
those who have transferred with advance standing to the universities to
prepare for enrollment in industry later, have made records of which
faculty and students are justly proud. Whichever route they take, they
are fulfilling the purpose of the Founding Act in contributing to the indu ­
trial welfare of the State of California and helping to build a reliable and
intelligent citizenry.

George Brokaw
Los Gatos
Mechanical Engineer­
ing
First Lieut. '30-'31
Secy. Delta Psi Omega
'32
Secretary of J. C. I
Ca::~pus Playshop '32
Rifle Team '30-'32

Victor Bernard Casner
Filmore
Aeronautics
S. A. C. '30-'31
Rifle Team '29-'32
Aero Club '31-'32
Mech. Ass'n '30-'32
Poly "Y" '30-'32
Pres. Poly "Y" '30

Joel E. Davis
Coalinga
Academic
Orpheus Club '31-'32
Band '31-'32
Black Flamingo '31
Campus Playshop '31­
'32
Delta Phi Omega '31­
'32
Orchestra '31-'32
Glee Club '31

William H. Dawson
Fowler
Electrical Engineering
Poly Phase Club '30-'32
Aero Club '31-'32
Poly "Y" '31-'32

Loren Foote
Glendale
Electrical Engineering
Pres. Poly Phase Club
'31-'32
Poly Phase Club '30-'32
Secy. Mech. Ass'n '31­
'32
Pres. Student Body,
2nd Sem. '32
. A. C. '31-'32

Sam Gratch
San Francisco
Aeronautics
Basketball '30-'32
Tennis '30-'32
Football '30-'31
Block "P" '30-'32
Aero Club '31-'32

Robert Houston
Cleveland, Ohio
Aeronautics--Special
Diploma
Aero Club '29-'32
Aero Pres. '31-'32
Battalion Adjutant '30­
'31
Polygram '31-'32
Band '30
Glee Club '30-'31

Erwin Hovde
Escondido
Electrical Engineering
Tennis '31-'32
Poly Phase '31-'32

Richard Jackson
Santa Barbara
Aeronautics
J. C. Aero '29-'32
Soph. Class Secy. '32
Track Mgr. '31
Rifle Team '30-'32
Mech. Ass'n '32
Block "P" Club '30-'32
Polygram '32

George L. ehrbass
Susanville
Electrical Engineering
Football
Poly Phase Club '30­
'32
J. C. I Treas. '30-'31
J. C. Dorm Cluh '30-'31

Le Roy Sinclair
San Luis Obispo
Electrical Engineering
Poly Phase '30-'32

Allan Vandam
San Luis Obispo
Electrical Engineering
Poly Phase Club '30-'32
Basketball '31-'32
Block "P" '31-'32

Milford Beutler
Upland
Aeronautics
Aero Club '31-'32
Aero Club Sec.-Trs. '32

Dan Witham Sagaser
Coalinga
Academic
Football '30-'32
Block "P" '32
Rifle Team '30-'32
Chase Hall Club '31-'32
Jespersen Club '30-'32

SCHOOL SONG
(Composed by Margaret H. Chase)
Come all ye jolly students,
Come join our merry throng.
There's no place like our Poly,
So come along.
She is our Alma Mater;
She trains both head and hand ;
So here's to you, Old Poly,
For you we stand.

Beneath Old Bishop's shadow
Our campus stretches fair;
'Tis bathed both morn and evening
In beauty rare.
And all our girls are loyal,
And all our boys are true;
So here's to you, Old Poly,
Yes, here's to you.

Chorus

Our colors, green and orange,
We proudly will display,
Nor let dishonor mar them,
In life's rough way.
And when school days are over,
Our love will not grow less;
We ever will remember
C. P. S.

JUNIOR COLLEGE SOPHOMORE CLASS

OFFICERS
Micky J . Jozovich .................. President
Howard Eibe ................ Vice-President
Richard Jackson .......... Sec.-Treasurer
ADVISERS
Dr. G. W. Wilder
Miss E. Louise Abbott
Mr. C. E. Knott

MICKY JOZOVICH
President, J. C. II

Sophomores in the Junior College division of Cal Poly have found the
year 1931-32 exciting and successful. Various activities and social func­
tions have held the class together throughout the year so that it has been
one of the most unified in the school.
Among the social affairs one of the most successful was a turkey din­
ner held at the Southern Inn on Saturday, March 5. Another class function
which proved successful was a formal dinner dance held by the Junior
College division .
Sophomores played a prominent part in making the Block "P" Circus
a success. The class booth returned an income which was sustantial. Clowns,
animals and performers were drawn from the ranks of the Sophomores in
order to make the circus a first-class entertainment.
At the invitation of the Sophomores, the Junior College Freshmen
were invited to participate in a series of contests on Hick Day, April 1.
The outcome proved the class of '32 to be supermen in a rough and tumble
melee.
Members of the two classes tried to outdo each other in the originality
and shoddiness of the costumes worn. A joint dance was given by the two
classes in the gym that evening. A special edition of the Polygram edited
by the two classes, was published on Hick Day.
Sophomores were very prominent on the football team, furnishing the.
captain, Micky Jozovich, Dan Sagaser, Ge::> rge Nehrbass, Merlin Hansen,.
Boyce Phillips, Kent Miller, Lou Wallace, and Santo Sergi. In basket-ball
Sam Gratch and Allan Vandam won distinction.
The ready response of Sophomores both in class and all-school func­
tions had been especially commendable.

JUNIOR COLLEGE FRESHMEN

OFFICERS
Dick Dale -------------------------------- President
John Carter ------------------ Vice-President
Franics Hopper ------------ Sec.-Treasurer
Loel Kramer -- ------------ Member-at-large
ADV ISERS
Miss Margaret H. Chase
Mr. J. W. Stout

RICHARD DALE
President , J . C. I

One hundred and one Junior College Freshmen! Never before in the
history of the Junior College division of the California Polytechnic has
the Freshman class reached such proportions. And without encroaching
upon the limitations of a becoming modesty, we may claim for ourselve
that we are the most spirited group in schooL
In social activities and athletics we have refused to be outdone even
by our friendly rivals, the honorable Soph . Both in student clubs and in
student-body offices the Freshmen have played their part. Dick Dale gained
distinction for our class this year. Terry! Boyer brough glory to our ranks
by securing the position of center on the all-conference opponent eleven.
It is our hope that every Freshman will be with us next year and that
as Sophomores we may continue to uphold the traditions of Cal Poly.
Members of the cia are:
V. Anderson, P. Armendariz, B. Arthur, F. Avila, F. Barbaria, H. Bor­
ah, M. Bakeman, L. Barker, C. Bryant, J. Carter, B. Chrisman, D. Cox,
H. Cox, R. Dale, C. Dill, J_ Delfino, V. Donaldson, E. Dunaway, G. Dunaway,
H. Dunning, C. Eaton, P. Elliott, H. Enberg, E. Erickson, H. Ewing,
0. Gardner, E. Giumini, G. Halvorsen, F. Hart, E. Hartzler, E. Hartzler,
R. Haustein E. Higby F. Hopper, C. Horton, R. Hoyt, T. Hunt, L. Jackson,
H. Jerrells, K Jones, C. Joyner, H. Kettelle, L. Kramer, G. Langley, V.
Lawrence, E. Matthews, F. Mendenhall, L. Miner, R. C. Nelson, R. M.
Jelson, E. O'Connor, J_ Oliveras, F. Panchott, W. Phelan, B. Polin, K Rich­
ards, E. Rose, J_ Ross, L. Ruben, S. Saruwateri D. Schneider, E. Scott,
G. Smith, W. Sparman, R. Tellam, E. Tennant, D. Thomas, V. Van Fossen,
A. Van Wyhe, H. Vermazen, H. Vervais, R. Villa, L. Wallace, S. Weitz,
B. Welsher, J_ Whitaker, R. Wilson, A. Wolford, J_ Wright-Hay, D. ZobeL

SENIOR CLASS

OFFICERS
Karl Monsen -----· ···················· President
Martin Villers ··--·-········ Vice-President
Francis Hopkins .......... Sec.-Treasurer

ADVISEHS
Miss Ruth Peter on
Dr. B. R. Crandall
Mr. D. B. Macfarlane

KARL MO.'\'SE:\
President, Seuior Class

Members of the present senior class took up their studies at The Cali­
forina Polytechnic in September, 1928. Of the original ninety-eight
"Freshies," seventeen are being graduated this year. Some who entered
with advanced standing were graduated last year, some will not complete
their courses until next year, and some have been obliged to leave school
before graduation.
It is to be hoped that the next senior clas will not look to this one as
a model. We have proved the theory that ometimes there should be no
enior privileges. During our stay at Cal Poly we have furnished plenty
of assistance for Captain Deuel after school hour .
Although not brilliant, the Senior Class of '32 is able to boast of some
desirable qualities. A glance at the senior activity list will show that the
members entered into class and club activities. At the annual Poly Circus
the Seniors had an attractive booth and roulette wheel. Many conferences
finally produced a happy dance with San Luis Obispo High School Senior
on April 8, in Crandall Gymna ium.
Little importance seems to be attached to the rank of Senior at Cal
Poly due to the close relationship between the high school and junior college
divisions.
Besides the officers for the senior year who have been mentioned
above, Clarence "Bonehandle" Elliot, Junior Class president last year, was
representative-at-large on the Student Affairs Council.
We thank our advisers, Miss Ruth Peterson, Dr. B. R. Crandall, and
Mr. D. B. Macfarlane, for the interest they have shown in our organization
during the past year. It has been an especial privilege to have attended
Cal Poly under our own fine president, Dr. Ben R. Crandall, and our friend,
the vice-president, Miss Margaret H. Chase.

Harry Aldro
San Francisco

Lenwood Alexander
Santa Maria

Aero Club '29-'31
Baseball '29
Football '29
Mechanics Assn. '30-'31
Strength Champ. '30
Corporal '30
"Kaf" Club '29

Elective
Band '30-'32
Orpheus Club '30-'32
Sec.-Treas. Deuel Dorm
Club '31
Heron Hall '32
Barracks '29

Edward Banks
San Luis Obispo

Clark Bower
San Luis Obispo

Agriculture
Rifle Team '29
Handball '27, '2 , '29

Aeronautics
President Hi-Y '32
Lightweight Basketball
'31
Heavyweight Basket­
ball '32
Baseball '32

James Bogert
Bisbee, Arizona

Stanton M. Bryson
Wasco

Agriculture
Junior Farm Center
'28-'31; Treasurer '32
President Hi-Y '32

Agriculture
Lightweight Basketball
'31
Track '30
Junior Farm Center
'30, '31, '32

Paul Carver
Morro Bay

James
ulbertson
San Luis Obispo

Printing
Press Club '30-'32
Sec.-Trs. Galley Slaves
'30-'32
Glee Club '30-'32
Double Quartet '32
Polygram '30-'32
El Rodeo '32

Aeronautics
Bugle Corps '29
Mech Assoc. '30
Aero Club '32
Lightweight Basketball
'31, '32
Football '32

Ian Valentine
Morro Bay

Clarence Elliot
San Luis Obispo

Academic

Agriculture
Junior Farm Center
'25-'31
Pres. Junior Class '31
Football '25-'30
Baseball '26
Track '31, '32

George D. Waller
Alameda
Junior Farm
'30-'32

Center

David A. Fleming
Lahaina, Maui, Ter­
ritory of Hawaii
Elective Course

Kenneth H. Hartson
Atascadero
Printing
Block "P" '32
Football '32
Basketball '32
Track '32
Galley Slaves '32

Bob Irvine
Lodi
Agriculture
Band '30-'32
Jr. Farm Center '30­
'32
Treas. Jr. Farm Cen­
ter '30

Roy Jones
Maricopa
Auto Mechanics
Sec.-Treas. Auto Club
'32

Bennett Sell
Paso Robles
Aeronautics
Aero Club '32
Mechan:cs Club '31-'32

Everett S . Hewitt
South Pasadena
Agriculture
Junior Farm
'29-'32

Center

Francis Hopkins
Escondido
Elective
Block "P" '31-'32
Vice-pres. Block "P" '32
Baseball '31-'32
Pres. Jr. Engineers '32:
Pres. Frosh '29
Pres. Juniors '31
Basketball '31-'32

Carl A. Johnson
Del Rey
Electricity
Poly Phase '31-'32
Orchestra '32
Orpheus Club '32
Honor Roll '32

Roy Klaucke
Sa:1 Luis Obispo
Auto Mechanics
Auto Club '29-'32
Mechanics Association.
'29-'31

Leonard McLinn
Pasadena

Arthur Macfarlane
San Luis Obispo

Agriculture
Future Farmers of
America '32
Orchestra '30-'32

Academic
Band '28-'32
Orchestra '30-'32
Adv. Mgr. Polygram '32
El Rodeo Staff '32
Mechanics '29
Una Escena Mejicana
'29

Ralph Scott
Fullerton

Charles L. Mead
San Luis Obispo

Agriculture
Junior Farm Center
'30-'32

Aeronautics
Secy. Junior Class '31
Block "P" '31
Football '29-'31
Basketball '30-'31
Baseball '31

Sol Mondrus
Los Angeles

Karl Monsen
Lost Hills

Junior Farm Center
'29-'32
Secy. Jr. Farm Center
'31
Polygram '31

Block "P" Pres. '32
Basketball '29-'31
Baseball '29-'32
Second Prize Winner
Rifle Team '30
Senior Class Pres. '32

Robert R. Robinson
San Francisco

Frank Gilbert Piper
San Luis Obispo

Aeronautics
Football '28-'31
Track '28-'32
Basketball '28-'32
Baseball '28
Block "P" '28-'32
Auto Club '32

Carpentry
Junior Architects '29
Track '30-'31

Erwin F. Ling3chied
Pacific Grove

Wilbur Russell
San Luis Obispo

Electrical En;:-ineer ing
Baseball '28
Corporal '28
Sergeant '30
First Lieut. '30-'32

Aeronautics
Band '29-'32
Aero Club '32
Football '32
Baseball '32
Basketball '29

Martin Villers
Taft

John Culbertson
San Luis Obispo

Aeronautics
Glee Club '29
Vice-Pres. Soph. Class
'29
Rifle Club '29-'30
Vice-Pres. Senior Class
'32

Agriculture
Jr. Farm Center '29-'32
Block "P" '31-'32
Track '31
Football '30, '31
Basketball '31
Vice-Pres. Jr. Farm
Center '31

John W. Hyer
San Luis Obispo

John Sterling McLean
Riverside

Mechanics
Glee Club '29-'30
Spanish Play '30
Polygram '32
El Rodeo '32

Football '30-'32
Basketball '31-'32
Baseball '32
Block "P" '31-'32
Editor El Rodeo '32 ·
Polygram '32
Vice-President Student
Body '32
Pres. Sophomores '31

Frank Carrol
Berkeley

Angus Hardie
San Luis Obispo

General
Block "P" '31-'32
Treas. Block "P" '32
Football '31-'32
Basketball '31-'32
Baseball '30, '31
Track '32
Vice Pres. Juniors '31

Agriculture
Junior Farm
'29-'32

ON, MUSTANGS
On, Mustangs, down the field,
Fighting for Polytechnic,
Make every enemy yield
To the onward march of Orange and Green
Yea-On, Mustangs down the field,
Victory to win tonight,
Fighting for Poytechnic,
Fight, fight, fight.
Cal Polytechnic, onward down the field
Cal Polytechnic, fighting never yield,
Cal Polytechnic, raise the chorus men,
The sons of the Mustangs will win and win again.

Center

JUNIOR CLASS

OFFICERS
Milo Stevens ------------············ Preside nt
Earl Ebner .................. Vice-President
Pablo Uribe ··-·-············- Sec.-TreasuTet•

ADVISERS
Mr. Walter Funk, Miss Marien Knox

MlL O ST E VE NS
Jun io r Class Presid ent

Thankfully accepting the place willed us by the Junior class of last
year, we started out this term with a membership of forty-five. Since then,
several of our number have graduated into the senior ranks, leaving us
with only thirty-four to complete the year.
During the term we have done our bit athletically. Ben Munoz is the
only Junior who made the football varsity. In basket-ball we were ably
represented on the high school team by Clarence Munding, Pablo Uribe,
Ben Munoz, and Frank Funk.
Next year we shall be high and mighty Seniors-the goal of all high
school men. Each year many fellows have been forced to leave school, but
it is our hope that every one of the present Junior class may return next
fall. We wish to extend to the Seniors most sincere wish for a happy and
prosperous continuation of their education as Junior College students at
Poly.
The thirty-four industrious fellows who compose the Junior class are:
Howard Caccia
Joel Carlson
Bob Daniels
Clyde Davis
;Donald Drouin
Earl Ebner
Franklin Evans
Frank Funk
Thomas Hancock
!Angus Hardie
Andrew Hedrick
Richard Hill

;Frank James
Bert Jones
Arthur Kirch
;Roy Klaucke
Kenneth McDonald
Donald Middlehurst
Alfred Miller
Clarence Munding
Ben Munoz
Emmet O'Reilly
Robert Pearl

Ralph Scott
Benny Sell
Elliot Shohan
Bertram Sibley
Gordon Troup
,Pablo Uribe
Carroll Waite
Philip West
Norris Whitehill
Walter Whittier
Arthur Zook

SOPHOMORE CLASS

OFFICERS
James Campbell .................... President
Julius Hess ------------------ Vice-President
Robert Wilbur .............. Sec.-Treasurer
ADVISERS
Olive M. Finn, James Bell,
Martin C. Martinsen

JAMES CAMPBELL
Sophomou Prn ide nt

High School Sophomores met September 23, 1931, and elected class
officers. James Campbell was chosen president, Julius Hess, vice-president;
Robert Wilbor, secretary-treasurer.
The class has been well represented in school athletics and actvities.
Due to a lack of interest among high school students this year, there was
no high school football team, but many sophomores went out for the J. C.
team. Seven members turned out for basketball, and the class had mem­
bers on the track and baseball teams. Many went out for the minor sports
and the band, orchestra, and dramatics club were all included in the many
school activities of the class. A large percentage of class members were
able to make the Honor Roll through their 'individual efforts in studies.
The faculty advisers, Mrs. Olive Finn, Mr. James Bell, and Mr. Martin
C. Martinsen have all co-operated with the class in any of its undertakings.
Forty-eight Sophomores were enrolled this year. They were:
G. Anholm
F. Bell
J. Benich
K. Bogan
R. Butcher
J. Campbell
J. Cordoza
C. Chambers
E. Claeys
R. Cheda
R. Dana
B. Davenport

C. Davidson
B. Davis
F. DeForrest
J. DeLarm
D. Dunning
W. Franklin
D. Fish
W. Fuhrman
E. Gregory
R. Henson
J. Hess
J. Hillman

J. Hurtt
C. Hoover
A. Johnson
R. Keenan
C. Kinne
A. Lang
D. Macfarlane
A. McGregor
R. Martin
R. Martin
F. Migueliz
P. Norton

R. Oberg
S. Pennington
S. Pressey
F. Peterson
H. Rice
K. Shryock
M. Stevens
A. Stornetta
K. Swanson
J. Valentine
F. Valye
R. Wilbor

FRESHMAN CLASS

CLASS OFFICERS
F ay Billingsley .................... President
Wilmer Bradbury ........ Vice-President
William Esplin ............ Sec.-Treasurer
ADVISERS
Miss H ope Jor dan, Mr. J ohn Hyer,
Mr . Elmer Dunni ng

FA Y BILLI NGS LEY
F r esh man Pres ide nt

The Freshman class is composed of thirty-eight members from all
over the state of California. The first meeting of the class was held for the
purpose of electing officers.
At the second meeting, parliamentary law was discussed and practiced.
The class advisers explained some of the elementary principles of parlia­
mentary procedure and demonstrated their use. The third meeting was held
on January 26, 1932. The class voted to have a full page picture and a full
page writeup in the annual.
Several of the members have brought honor to the class by makintr
the Honor Roll. Others have gone in for sports. The class was well repre­
sented in basketball as well as in minor sports. Two members of our class
took second place in the handball tournament.
An important meeting was called on March 2, to discuss the prob­
lem of a circus booth. A committ ee was appointed, and in their report t he
following day had completed plans which were quite satisfactory. The
booth was unique. Each customer pulled a string on which a prize was
attached. It was called "Stringing the Public" and was found to be a suc­
cess. Many students of the class participated in the circus, both in the.
program and in the preparation of concessions.
Students of the class of 1935 belong to many of the clubs on the cam­
pus such as the Poly Phase Club, the Mechanics Association, the Academic:
Cl1:1b, and the Aero Club. Other students took part in drill inspection held
for Colonel Jerome G. Pillow, inspector of the Ninth Corps Area, with
headquarters at the Presidio in San Francisco.
For its success as an organization the class feels indebted to the able·
efforts of the advisers, Miss Hope Jordan, Mr. John Hyer, and Mr. Elmer·
Dunning.

Organizations

LoR E:-: FooTE

Studmt Body President
Seco nd Semester

RlCH ARD D AL E

Student Body President
First

eJnester

STUDENT AFFAIRS COUNCIL
The membership of the Student Affairs Council includes eighteen
student and six faculty representatives. The student members are the
presidents of the six classes, the secretaries of the four upper classes, a
member at large elected by each of the three upper classes, the president
and vice-president of the student body, the cheer leader, the secretary of
the Board of Athletic Control, and a representative of publications. The
faculty members are the president and vice-president, ex-officio, and four
others appointed by the president. One of these, according to State law
must act as custodian of finances. The others are advisers for athletics,
publications, and campus activities. The treasurer is under bond and all
books are examined and checked annually by an auditor who is in no way
connected with the school and who is employed solely for that purpose.
All members of the Council are elected or appointed for the year,
except the president and vice-president of the student body. Elections for
these positions are held semi-annually. The president of the student body
is ex-officio the presiding officer of the Council. This year Dick Dale was
president for the first semester and Loren Foote for the second semester.
Both have proven to be good men and have possessed the confidence of the
student bcdy.

ENGINEERING-MECHANICS ASSOCIATION
OFFICERS
Frank Barbaria ...................... President
Luigi Ferretti .............. Vice-President
Loren Foote .................... Sec.-Treasuer
FACULTY ADVISERS
C. E. Knott and W. E. Albrethsen

At the first of the year a meeting of students eligible for membership
was held for the purpose of organizing and electing officers. Richard Dale
was elected president, but because of the fact that he was already holding
several offices in other organizations, he resigned and Frank Barbaria, a
first-class electrical engineering student, was chosen to fill the vacancy
left by Dale.
When first organized, the Mechanics made it definitely understood that
only students who take some kind of shop work would be eligible for mem­
bership in the organization. All agriculture students were to be excluded
from this particular campus club.
Through the efforts of Frank Barbaria and Mr. C. E. Knott a number
of films were procured and shown to stimulate greater interest in
industrial processes.
Members for the current year 1931-'32 are as follows:
D. Phillips, A. Stornetta, B. Munoz, A. Johnson, B. Oberg, P. Armen­
dariz, J. Hurtt, P. Uribe, B. Sell, W. Forbes, L. Foote, F. Barbaria, E.
Patterson, D. Dale, E. Dunaway, B. Casner, A. Zook, L. Ferretti, E. Higby,
and J. Benich.

THE POLYGRAM STAFF
Editoria l Staff
Executive Editor . ......... .. . .. ................... . Pete Armendariz
Managing Editor .......... . ......................... .. . . . Dick Dale
Editorial Writer . .. ... ........................ . ..... . . Wan·en Fujita
News Editor .. ... .. . .. . ......... . ...................... Loel Kramer
Make-up Editor ............ . .. ..... .. ... . . .......... Ernest Balcomb
Copy Editor .. .... .. . ....... . ..................... .. ... Elwin Higby
Sports Editors . . .......... ... ......... C. Elliot, M. J ozovich, S. McLean
Humor ........ ... .... . ........ . D. Macfarlane, A. Thompson, N. Covell
Exchange ................. . ......................... Warren Fujita
Reporters
Sol Mondrus, Phil West, R. Houston, R. Jackson, Charles Rogers, Orville
Gardner, John Hyer, Frank DeForest

Business Staff
Advertising Manager ...... . .... ...... ..... .. . . .. .. Arthur Macfarlane
Auditor . . . ... ... ...... . .. ..... ....... ........... .. Norris Whitehill
Circulation Manager . .. . .... .... . . .. . .... . . .. .. ... ....... Paul Carver
Mechanical Staff
Polygram Make-up ..... . .. . ..... .. .... . ..... ..... ..... ... Bruce Rose
Pressmen . .. .. .... ... .. ..... .. .......... . . . . . ..... B. Rose, C. Davis
Linotypists ...... .... .... ·. .. .. . . . ... .. C. Davis, P. Carver, and B. Rose
Photographers ....... .. .............. . ... Lynn Broughton, John Hyer
With many changes in the personnel, The Polygram Staff undertook
its duties in the fall of 1931 under the direction of a new adviser, Olive
Reid Finn. The number on the staff was increased this year and regular
bi-monthly meetings held every Tuesday during the second class hour.
The make-up of the sport page has been changed with an attempt to
make this part of the paper more interesting, both in appearance and con­
tent. Different types of features and special columns have also been in­
troduced .
Besides the daily grind, Polygram staff members, Galley Slaves, and
several faculty guests enjoyed a barbecue in the Poly grove at the begin­
ning of the year. A delightful gift of a large box of candy from Miss Chase
and Miss Jordan topped off an excellent dinner served in true western
style under the direction of Clarence "Bones" Elliot. As El Rodeo goes
to press the annual press club breakfast is just in the offing.
The printshop gang again had their standby B. R. Preuss, to guide
them through the mysteries of the linotypes, paper folders, and presses.
The staff was also fortunate in having the assistance of E. P. Couper, pro­
fessional newspaper man, and J . E. Morhardt and Lynn Broughton, a brace
of the best snapshot chasers in the state, who kept the Polygram and El
Rodeo well supplied without appropriate and artistic pictures.

THE GALLEY SLAVES
OFFICERS
Bruce Rose ------- ----------------------- President
Clyde Davis .................. Vice-President
Elwin Higby ................ Sec.-Treasurer
Phillip West, Paul Carver....Reporters

As an organization, the Galley Slaves have had a very successful year,
both financially and socially. Several printing jobs were taken in from the
California Polytechnic students. Two big "feeds" were paid for by the pro­
ceeds from this work.
In the course offered by Mr. B. R. Preuss, students learn the funda­
mentals of printing and discover that it is an intensely interesting
life work. All the printed matter for The California Polytechnic is done by
the Galley Slaves. The Polygram, the bi-weekly school paper, El Rodeo, and
the school bulletins were the largest jobs turned out during the year. Many
small jobs, however, were completed for the office and different organiza­
tions. A new monthly publication, "The Future Farmer," edited by the
department of agriculture was also printed.
As only a few students take printing, a great deal is accomplished by
each one and many opportunities are thus provided for individual work.
According to official records, the ratio of placement after graduation of
printing majors is higher than that of any other department.
Equipment in the print shop includes: two platen presses, a large
cylinder press, a patented drying rack, several styles of old and modern
type, and many incidental pieces of equipment.
Linotype operators for the year were: Clyde Davis and Paul Carver.
Bruce Rose operated one of the machines during the second semester.

THE GLEE CLUB
Bruce Rose ------------------------------ President
Ernest Dunaway -------- -- Sec.-Treasurer
Harry Borah ---···---- Publicity Manager
Henry Dunning ______ Business Manager

The Glee Club this year has been under the direction of Mr. J. E.
Morhardt, Jr. In spite of the fact that practically all the members were
new, Mr. Morhardt developed an excellent club. The few members who
returned from previous years have proven a great help.
The Glee Club has entertained at assemblies and Masonic Club din­
ners and participated in the Washington Bicentennial program held in
Crandall gymnasium. From the Glee Club Mr. Morhardt formed a double
quartette which has sung for various prganizations. This group was com­
posed of J. E. Morhardt, Jr., and Paul Carver, first tenors; Ted Hollinger
and Robert Oberg, second tenors; Henry Dunning and Roy Wilson, bari­
tones; Harry Borah and Kenneth Shyrock, basses.
Mrs. Gladys Hynson, Glee Club accompanist, deserves praise for her
valuable assistance.
Following is a list of members : Paul Carver, Earl Ebner, Alan Wol­
ford, first tenors; Theodore Hollinger, Raymond Nelson, Robert Oberg
and Louis Wallace, second tenors; Henry Dunning, Ernest Dunaway,
Warren Fujita, Frank Funk, Robert Wilbor, baritones; Harry Borah,
Frank DeForrest, Tom Hunt, Richard Hensen, Bruce Rose William
Suttenfield, Kenneth Shyrock, Roy Wilson, basses.
Mr. Morhardt deserves credit for his unflagging efforts to build a
successful glee club for the California Polytechnic.

FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA
OFFICERS
President ---------------------------- Cub Joyner
Vice-President ----------- --------- Donald Cox
Treasurer -------------- ---------- James Bogert
Secretary -------------------- Leonard McLinn
Reporters ____ Sol Mondrus, Donald Cox
Advisers -------------------- L. E. McFarland
and Weir Felters

The California Polytechnic chapter of the Future Farmers was organ­
ized this year to replace the Junior Farm Center which had been in exis­
tence on the campus since 1916. The new chapter was formed to give agri­
culture students of The California Polytechnic membership in this rapidly
growing organization of vocational agriculture, which has a membership of
approximately sixty thousand students in forty-seven states. Cal Poly was
also selected this year as the new state headquarters of the California
association of the Future Farmers of America.
There are many advantages in joining this national organization. It
not only gives Polytechnic students contact with other F. F. A. chapters in
the state, but it enables them to compare their skill and ability with others
through regional judging meets held in various sections of the state.
The California Polytechnic was selected for the state judging finals
because of its central location and because every facility is available for
accommodating the large number of contestants. Another factor in Poly's
favor was the high quality of animals here for the use of classes in judg­
ing. This state meet is the one in which the winning teams from different
sections of the state compete to represent California at the American
Royal Livestock Show and the National Poultry Show at Kansas City,
Missouri, and at the National Dairy Show which is held at St. Louis.
The California Polytechnic chapter of the Future Farmers is widely
known throughout the state for its ability to capture awards and prize rib­
bons. The livestock projects this year have proved exceptionally good. Out
of 100 ribbons, five were champions, three at the California State Fair in
Sacramento, and two at the Great Western Livestock Show and Rodeo in
Los Angeles. Champions at the State Fair were: a barrow owned by Jim
Bogert and John Culbertson; a steer owned by Ralph Scott and Kenneth
W aid; and a Jersey heifer owned by Ralph Scott. At Los Angeles the
champions were a steer owned by Ralph Scott and Kenneth W aid, and a
wether owned by Edson Tennant.
An unusually practical activity in connection with this organization,
and one that has helped many to earn their way through school, is the
financing of funds for student projects in a,griculture. This is accom­
plished through The California Polytechnic Project Fund, a revolving loan
fund, which makes it possible for every student to carry a commercial
productive project. The type of contract between the students and the
project fund varies with the different type of porjects.
The Future Farmers is undoubtedly one of the most effective organ­
izations on the campus.

AERO CLUB
OFFICERS 1931-'32
President________Robert R. Houston, Jr.
Vice-President_________ ____ ___ Merlin Hansen
Secretary-'rreas.______ Milford L. Beutler
Advisers________H_ G. Warren; J. R. Bell

The fundamental purpose of the California Polytechnic Aero Club is
to "Promote Aeronautics." Nearly forty Junior College students have band­
ed together in an earnest effort to promote and improve aeronautics in this
institution; to make contact with the aviation industry; and to create a
fraternal spirit among those whose lives and careers are to be devoted to
aviation.
One of the outstanding achievements of the Aeronautics Department
this year is the earning of the Approved Repair Station Certificate. The
certificate permits repair work in the following classifications: (1) welded
steel tube structures; (2) wood structures; (3) fabric covering; (4) box
type and laminated wing spar ; (5) steel fittings; (6) assembly and rig­
ging.
The background of the shops and engineering room gives something
to work on. The airplane and engine shops, which have been remodeled
and equipped to meet the rigid requirements of the Department of Com­
merce, are undoubtedly the best shops in this section of California. Three
new motors, a Packard 2A-1500, and two 450 hor epower Wasps, have been
received for instructional and testing purpose . These new motors bring
the total numbers of engines up to fifteen, which are valued at $77,500.
even airplanes have been in the repair station for overhauling, reconstru­
tion and recovering. The motors of all these ships were given either a com­
plete or a top overhaul.
The contacting of pilots, engineers, business men and other representa­
tives of the aeronautical world is almost as important as the practical work
of aviation. Therefore, the club has secured lecturers for class-room talks
and has made inspection trips to various plane factories and airports in San
Diego, North Island, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Burbank, Glendale, Santa
Barbara and Santa Maria.
This year a construction program was formulated and part of it will
carry on into next year. Part of the program has included the painting of
air markers on roofs of campus buildings and supplying of trade magazine
and local newspapers with news.
While not primarily a flying club, many of the members hold pilots'
licenses and student pilot permits. This year, Bill Cheney, a member of the
club, received a position with the Santa Ana Airways at Santa Ana. He·
will give instructions in an Aeronca, a Travel Air and his own Iremens­
Waco. Bill and H. G. Warren, instructor of aeronautics, received their
transport licenses this year also.
The club has been very fortunate in having H. G. Warren and James.
R. Bell for advisers. Both men are well informed in their respective fields.

THE AERO PREP CLUB
OFFICERS
Axel J ohnson ------- ----------------- President
Walter Whittier ----- ----- Vice-President
lark Bower -------------------------- Secretary
Mr. M. Martinsen _____ _Faculty Adviser

The Aero Prep Club was formed this year to enable students taking
an aeronautical preparatory course to get together for private discussions,
and lectures and to help them answer questions which come up more
frequently as they advance in the study of aeronautics.
As El Rodeo goes to press, the Prep Club has enjoyed lectures on
airport requirements, airport markings, and airport lighting. In the near
future, the members expect to have a discussion of the two-cycle airplane
motor, the markings on the wings of the planes, and types of transport
and passenger planes.
The members of this club are:
George Anholm, Clark Bower, Joel Carlson, Frank Carroll, Charles
Chambers, James Culbertson, Leslie Dana, Reginald Dana, Robert Daniels,
Bruce Davis, Franklin Evans.
David Fleming, Wesley Franklin, Frank Funk, Thomas Hancock, John
Hillman, Chris Hoover, Axel Johnson, Alfred Lang, Arnold Lindberg.
Clarence Munding, Steve Pennington, Fred Peterson, Charles Rogers,
Wilbur Russell, Bennett Sell, Robert Warden, Norris Whitehill, Walter
Whittier, Richard Henson, and Stanton Giantvalley.
Several members are seniors who will probably return next year t o
continue aeronautic work in the Junior College division.

AUTO MECHANICS CLUB
OFFICERS
Center Main Bearing.... V. Van Fossen
torage Battery ---- -------------- Roy Jones
Crankshaft ................ Delbert Phillips

This club is composed of students who intend to make their living
repairing automobiles, etc.
The club enjoyed several social evenings to which alumni members
who are now in the field returned and shared their interesting experiences
with the group. The first of these gatherings was held at the home of the
Honorable Starting Switch, Mr. D. B. Macfarlane; at the last, a barbecue
held at a secert rendezvous. The expenses of these "blowouts" were paid for
from bonuses given the boys on repair jobs handled in the shop.
Besides the social meetings the club ha had a number or interesting
talks and demonstrations by men especially qualified in their special
lines. Among these were representatives of oil and grease manufacturers,
greasing systems, washing systems, and tool equipment men. Service men
with new cars appeared before the group to show the developments in 1932
and the best methods of taking care of the new features.
Members: Starting Switch, Mr. Macfarlane; Cylinder Hone, Stone
Sarwatari; Clattering Clutch, Carroll Waite; Howling Differential, Al bert
Stornetta; Cold Radiator, Peter Anholm; Intake Valve, Clarence Asmussen;
Vacuum Tank, J. W. Hanna; Shock Absorber, Roy Klaucke; Noisy Fan,
Howard Caccia; Syncromesh, Frank James; Exhaust Pipe, Jack Sween ;
Intake Valve, Rodney Johnson.

POLY PHASE CLUB
OFFICERS
Loren Foote ............................ President
Irwin Hovde .................. Vice-President
Clyde Preble .................. Sec.-Treasurer

Polyphase, campus organization for electrical students, had a larger
membership this year than ever before. Twenty-five active members have
enjoyed the fellowship and educational opportunities offered by the club.
The purpose of the club is to bring its members information from the
electrical industry and to keep them in touch with new developments in
electricity. In the regular weekly meetings held during the ninth period
every Friday, members are given the opportunity to speak on electrical
subjects.
Trips that combined business and pleasure were delightful features of
the year. Among the most interesting of these excursions were a visit
to the large electrical substation at Santa Maria, and a trip to the Pacific
Telephone and Telegraph offices and to local theaters where talking-pic­
ture apparatus was inspected.
One of the best demonstrations of the club's activities was seen in the
electrical sideshow arranged in conjunction with the annual Poly circus.
This year the club exhibited several automatically controlled features in
which were included a flasher electric sign over the entrance to the booth
and electromagnetic coils which were used to spin a copper disc and to
throw rings. A giant stravascope, a photo-electric cell relay, which con­
trolled the opening and closing of a small door when a beam of light was
cut, and a high-voltage synchronous rectifier were other novel displays.
Motion pictures, special speakers, and social functions filled the activ­
ity program of the club for the year.
One of the most attractive features of the club is that membership
does not terminate with graduation. All alumni who belonged to Polyphase
while in school hold life memberships. These men often prove most helpful
in assisting graduates to make profitable contacts professionally.
Active membership is based on attendance of regular meetings. To be
a member one must be present at half of the meetings each semester.
Active members this year were:
Vern Anderson
Floyd Bell
John Cordoza
Harley Cox
Clifford Dill
Van Donaldson
Clay Davidson
Frank Barbaria

Joe Colton
Eugene Patterson
Clyde Preble
Karl Johnson
Loren Foote
George Langley
Webster Sparman
Allan Vandam

Alan Wolford
Fred Vejby
Edward Vermazen
Robert Oberg
John Hurtt
Donald Drouin
LeRoy Sinclair

THE POLY-Y
OFFICERS
V. B ernard Ca sner ................ President
Richard Jackson .......... Vice-President
Henry Dunning ............ Sec.-Treasurer
ADVISERS
Dr. Ben R. Crandall
Martin C. Martinsen

Poly-Y was organized in 1918 by a group of young men who wished
to strengthen the four-square ideal of life. At first the organization
included only high-school students, but later junior college men were admit­
ted. This year the high-school members withdrew to form a Hi-Y group
which stands for service to the school and encourages the development of
the Christian life.
The club sent two representatives, Bernard Casner and Richard Jackon to Asilomar for the annual conference of tl-}e College-Y organization
of California. Richard Jackson also represented the California Polytechnic
Poly-Y, on a student tour of the Orient led by Merle Waterman. Mr. Jack­
son gained distinction for himself and the Polytechnic "Y" by winning first
prize in an essay c:::mtest held on shipboard for the members of the cruise.
A stag party was held in the gymnasium at the first of the year.
Wienie-roasts. and skating parities held at Pismo Beach filled in a splendid
social :rrcgram. Poly-Y has also held joint meetings with the High-Y.
Members of the club this year were Carl Smith, Vernon Leach, William
Dawson, Elmore Kenney, Loring Jackson, Harold Franklin, Dwight
Harkins, E ylar Erickson, Charles Eaton, and Clifford Bryant.

HI-Y CLUB
OFFICERS
lark Bower .......................... President
.......................................... Vice-President
Bob Wilbor .................. Sec.-Treasurer
ADVISERS
Mr. J. 0. Ball, Mr. J. L. Cushingham

A charter creating the California Polytechnic Hi-Y was drawn up at
the beginning of the present school year with the aid of Mr. Merle Water­
man, regional secretary of the Tri-County-Y for San Luis Obispo, Santa
Barbara, and Ventura counties.
Charter members for the new group were: Clark Bower, Donald Dun­
ning, Axel Johnson, Arthur Kirch, Alex McGregor, Bob Martin, Dick
Martin, Donald Middlehurst, Norris Whitehill, and Bob Wilbor.
Besides these members, several have been inducted into the organi­
zation. These new members are: Everett Hewitt, Arthur Macfarlane,
Donald Macfarlane, and Sammie Pressey.
Since the organization of the club, it has enjoyed many activities. At
the end of the first semester, delegates were sent to the Older Boys'·
Conference, at Whittier.
About the first of the second semester, Coach ("Tiny") Hartranft
from Paso Robles was secured to speak to the club, at which meeting the ·
Poly Hi-Y was host to San Luis Hi-Y and Junior Hi-Y, as well as Poly-Y.
In March almost all of the members went as delegates to the Older­
Boys' Conference at Atascadero, California.

BLOCK "P" CLUB
OFFICE RS
Karl Monsen .......................... President
Francis Hopkins .......... Vice-President
John Carter ............................ Secretary
Frank Carroll ........................ Treasurer
ADVISERS
Coach A. P. Agosti, Coach R. McCart,
J. E. Morhardt, Jr.

The Block "P" Club is an organization made up of all men who have
made their letters in any one of the five major sports: namely, football,
basketball, baseball, track, and tennis. Managers are also eligible for mem­
bership if they have been head manager in one of the above sports and
have assisted in at least one other. To encourage school spirit and to create
an athletic program which will promote the growth of "The Greater Poly­
technic" is the fundamental purpose of this club.
As in previous years the club sponsored the Block "P" Circus, which
due to the untiring efforts of Coach Ray McCart, again turned out very
successful.
Much credit is also due Mr. Morhardt for the singing and tumbling
acts which were exceptionally clever in this year's show. Mr. Agosti han­
dled the financial end of the circus which is one of the hardest and most
responsible of the many tasks.
Proceeds from the circus are divided as follows: one-half of the profit
i put into a fund used for buying award sweaters for athletes; the other
half, into what is called the sinking fund, which is to be used only for the
betterment of the school.
This year the club sponsored a social program which included a dance
given at the Cabrillo Country Club in honor of the San Luis High School
lettermen's society. A barbecue for all football players, swimming parties,
and feeds were also enjoyed by the association .
Perhaps the biggest event of the year for the members is the annual
Block "P" trip. At this outing which is held at Arroyo Seco, all new mem­
bers are formally initiated and the officers for the coming year elected.
As El Rodeo goes to press, the baseball, track, and tennis seasons are
not completed. These sports will furnish several new members for the club
which now has an enrollment of thirty-two. Present members are:
A. P. Agosti
Ray McCart
J. E. Morhardt
K. Monsen
S. Gratch
C. Mead
M. J ozovich
T. Boyer
L. Wallace

C. Horton
R. Wilbor
W. Bradbury
J . Oliveras
P . Armendariz
S. McLean
P. Uribe
J. Culbertson

R. Jackson
J. Carter
A. Van Wyhe
P . Norton
B. Munoz
A. Lang
D. Cox
F. Carroll

F. Hopkins
K. Hartson
S. Sergi
J. Hurtt
F. Billingsley
R. Robinson
A. Vandam
D. Sagaser

BAND
Merri tt B. Smith, Director

STUDENT' OFFICERS
Commandi ng Officer .... Capt. Dick Dale
Commanding Field Officer .................... ..
.............. Drum Ma j or Bertram Sibley
First Lieutenant.. ................ Carl Smith
First Lie utenant.. ...... Eugen e P a tter son
Second Lieutenan t.. .............. J oe Colton
Second Lieutenant...... Andre w H edrick
Sergeant.. ................................ J oe Davis
Sergeant.............................. B ob Warden
Manager .................................. Leo Miner

The California Polytechnic Student Band is one of the school's mosl
valuable assets. It is a military uni t with a full quota of officers . The band
has grown in size until last year it concluded about eighty pieces. Although
there are not quite so many in the band this y ear, it is composed of much
better material and is considered the best musical organization the school
has ever had.
This year the Student Affairs Council a uthorized the furnishing of
coats and "Sam Brown" belts for each band me mber which greatly im­
proved the appearance of the band and was t he cause of a highly compli­
mentary comment on inspection day b y Colonel J. G. Pillow, inspector of
the Ninth Corps Aera R. 0. T. C. units.
Due to the change of annual events in the school calendar, the Orpheus
Club, com posed of all band and orchestra members, established a merit
system to be used in the band and orchestra. Demerits are assigned by the
ditector and officers for misconduct, unexcused absences, and any other
misdemeanors. Any member having over fifteen demerits at the end of the
school year forfeits the band emblem which is awarded at the end of each
year to those who have fulfilled all requirements .
The most interesting event this year was the trip to Los Angeles
where the band p layed for the annual Great Western Livestock Show and
Rodeo held at the Union Stock Yards November 28 to December 5.
The band plays a most acti ve part in both major and minor school
events. Merritt B. Smith, generally known a s "Pop" to the boys, deserves
praise for his sincere loyalty and faithfulnes s as director of the band and
orchestra.
A list of band members is given in order of the squads. Squad No. 1:
Corporal Wilbur Russell, Edward Claey s, Leonard McLinn, Rex Keenan,
lyde Davis, Harry Rice, and Robert Irvine.
Squad No. 2: Corporal Edward Rose, Russell Hoyt, Herbert Jerrells,
Lenwood Alexander, Glyn Robel'ts, Harold Franklin, Philip West, and
Arthur Zook.
Squad No. 3 : Corporal Arthur Macfarlane, LaRoy Hutchins, Guy
Jones, Arnold Thompson, Wesley Franklin, Raymond Kimball, and David
Crockett.
File closers are: Corporal Alfred Miller, Corporal Fred Vejby, Corpor­
al Artyn MacLaughlin, Eugene Hartzler, and George Anholm.

ORCHESTRA
STUDENT OFFI CERS
Commanding Officer .... Capt. Dick Dale
First Lieutenant.. .................. Carl Smith
First Lieutenant......Eugene Patterson
Second Lieutenant................Joe Colton
Second Lieutenant...... Andrew Hedrick
Sergeant ................................ Joel Davis
Sergeant .................................. Ed Isola
Concert Master ................ Phillip West

Cal Poly's orchestra, which was organized in 1926 by Merritt B. Smith
with fifteen pieces, is now a well established musical unit on the campus.
During the year, the orchestra has rendered a fine service to the
community by playing for services of the Methodist Episcopal church every
Sunday evening. The orchestra has also played for assemblies, school plays,
and for the commencement program. As Mr. Smith insists upon only class­
ical music, much practice is needed before each public appearance of the
orchestra. Hence, only those who are genuinely interested in music and are
willing to put in time and effort affiliate with this organization.
This year the orchestra has been organized more efficiently than ever
before with a concert master, Phillip West, who has filled his office most
capably.
A very splendid and worth-while musical project was begun in the
county this year. Music instructors from schools throughout San Luis
county sponsored the organization of an "All County Orchestra" which
is made up of picked musicians from every school in the county, who meet
once each month. The music is practiced for one month preceding each
rehearsal. The first meeting of the "All County Orchestra" was held at the
San Luis Obispo High School with Mr. Carl Loveland directing. The
California Polytechnic furnishes fourteen members for this orchestra.
Many members of the orchestra will be graduated from the Polytech­
nic this year. Although their loss is to be regretted, Mr. Merritt B. Smith,
veteran director, is not depressed, as he believes that musical ability may be
found among new students entering the school and he is confident that new
material will develop which will maintain the standard of the Poly
orchestra.
A large part of the success of the orchestra is due to Merritt B. Smith,
who gives the organization his whole-hearted support and is an inspiration
for the boys who work under him.
Following is a list of orchestra members and the instruments they
play:
Philip West, violin; Gyn Roberts, violin; Edmond Rose, violin; Nor­
ris Whitehill, violin; Leonard McLinn, violin; Carl Johnson, violin; George
An holm, alto saxophone; J eel Davis, bass; Arthur Macfarlane, clarinet;
Arthur Zook, clarinet; Eugene Patterson, baritone saxophone; Dick Dale,
trombone; Eddie Claeys, drums; Harold Franklin, French horn; Bert Sib­
ley, trumpet; Russell Hoyt, trumpet; Edward Isola, piano.

ROSTER OF MILITARY BATTALION, 1931-1932
Captain J. C. Deuel, I nf. R es., in Charge
OFFICERS AND NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS
Commanding-Battalion
Lieutenant Colonel Lee Barker
Battalion Executive
Major John Hanna
Battalion Staff
Bn . 1 First Lieutenant .. . .......................... . ..... Frank Piper
Bn. 4 First Lieutenant . ........... . ............ . ..... George Brokaw
olor Sergeants ...................... . .. Donald Drouin, Carroll Waite
Company "A" (College)
ommanding Company ......... ............... Captain Harold Gilliland
1st Lieut........... Erwin Hovde
1 t Lieut...... Delbert Chambers
1 t Sergeant ..... Ernest Balcomb
Sergeant ......... William Forbes
Sergeant ...... . . Francis Hopper
Sergeant ..... ... Van Donaldson

2nd Lieut........... Dan Sagaser
2nd Lieut....... Fred Mendenhall
Corporal . .. .. . . .... . Harley Cox
Corporal ....... Donne Schneider
Corporal ..... .Webster Sparman
Corporal ........ Keith Richards
Corporal ..... Richmond Haustein
Corporal ........ . Charles Eaton
Corporal ....... .. Luigi Ferretti

Company "B" (High School)
ommanding Company ......... .. ....... .. . . Captain Erwin Lingscheid
Lieut...... Charles Chambers
Lieut.......... Martin Villers
Lieut............. John Hyer
1st Sergeant ........ Bennett Sell
ergeant ........ Edward Banks
Sergeant ......... Angus Hardie
Sergeant .. .. ... Don Middlehurst
ergeant .......... Carl Johnson
Sergeant ......... Reginald Dana
Sergeant ... .. . . . Fred Peterson

2nd Lieut....... Walter Whittier
2nd Lieut... .. .... Ivan Valentine
2nd Lieut........ Everett Hewitt
2nd Lieut........ James Campbell
Corporal ......... .. Joel Carlson
Corporal .... . . . ... .. Roscoe Lau
Corporal ........... Ralph Cheda
Corporal ............ Jim Delarm
Corporal . . ... .. . . ... .Floyd Bell
Corporal .... .. Michael Lemucchi
Corporal .... . .. Benjamin Munoz
Corporal .. . . .. .. . William Troup
Corporal . . ....... Clay Davidson

CAFETERIA FORCE
As a part of the school life of The California Polytechnic, the cafeteria
plays an important role. Nearly every Polyite patronizes the cafeteria
three times daily, and most of the faculty dine there at least occasionally.
Hence, the cafeteria may well be called the "hub" of campus life.
For many students the cafeteria provides a means for them to be
partially or wholly self-supporting. Fourteen men who applied for part­
time work were given ]lermanent jobs throughout the school year in the
cafeteria. These fellows were thereby able to continue their school work.
Nine of the boys. who worked in the "Kaf" last year were given same
positions again this year.
Every department of the school is represented by students who are
working their way in the cafeteria: the electrical department by Alan
Wolford, Frank Barbaria, John Benich, John Cordoza; the print shop,
Elwin Higby; academics, Lester Ruben and Donald Middlehurst; aeronau­
tics, Dick Dale, Walter Whittier, Joel Carlson, and Delbert Chambers; auto
mechanics, Frank James; agriculture, Stanton Bryson and Sol Mondrus;
mechanics, Frank James; agriculture, Stanton Bryson and Sol Mondros;
and general mechanics by Frank Carroll.
Permanent members of the cafeteria force are: Mrs. A. J . Joyner, Mrs.
A. M. Phillips, Mrs. C. 0. Roberts, Mrs. E. Franklin, Mrs. R. B. Betten­
court, Mrs. B. Prewer, Mr. F . W. Mitchell, and Mr. E. ("Pop") Hartzler.
Cafeteria workers may well be pictured and listed among the organized
groups on the campus although they have no charter, by-laws, dues, or
formal organization. The splendid spirit of co-operation and helpfulness
of the entire group is a sufficient bond.

THE CAMPUS PLAYSHOP
Under the direction of Miss Ruth E. Peterson the Campus Playshop
enjoyed another successful year, producing many excellent plays and con­
tributing to the interest of student assemblies.
The first production of the year was a group of three one-act plays,
the first of which was "The Medicine Show," being presented by Harry
Borah, Ray Hogue, and Ernest Dunaway. "Long Distance," included Pete
Armendariz, Roy Wilson, Micky Jozovich, Erwin Hovde, Dagmar Goold,
and Irene Lebo, proved to be such successful comedy that the cast was
called upon to give several repeat performances for organizations in the
community. The third of this group was "The Valiant," which was real­
istically interpreted by six players: Joel Davis, Harry Borah, Paul Scrib­
ner, Erwin Hovde, Bruce Rose, and Mary Hughes.
"Nerves," ·'Exile," and "The Day Lincoln Died," three one-act plays,
were presented Armistice, Christmas, and Lincoln's Birthday, respecth·ely,

DELTA PSI OMEGA
Delta Psi Omega, a National Dramatic Fraternity, granted a charter
to the Campus Playshop, October 3, 1931. Charter members were: Joel
Davis, Pete Armendariz, Harry Borah, Ray Hogue, and George Brokaw.
Membership is based on dramatic ability and accomplishments of
the student. Candidates for the next initiation are Roy Wilson, Paul Scrib-·
ner, Erwin Hovde, and Ernest Dunaway.
Officers of the club for this year have been: president, Harry Borah;·
vice-president, Pete Armendariz; secretary-treasurer, George Brokaw;·
adviser, Miss Ruth E. Peterson.

THE BAD MAN
The Annual School

~lay

Presented
April 20, 1932
Directed by Miss Ruth Peterson

CAST OF CHARACTERS
Gilbert Jones, owner of ranch .. ... ..... ........ . ...... . . Harry Borah
Henry Smith, Gilbert's uncle ... .......... ............ .... Roy Wilson
Lucia Pell, wife of Morgan Pell ...................... Dorothy Osborne
Morgan Pell, Wall Street millionaire ....................... Joe Davis
Red Giddings, ranch foreman .. ....... . .. .. .... . ..... . ..... John Ross
Jasper Hardy, loan shark ........... . .... . .. . .... . ....... Robert Oberg
Angela Hardy, daughter of Jasper Hardy ............... Bernice Brooks
Pancho Lopez, Mexican bandit .. .... ·.................. Pete Armendariz
Pedro, lieutenant of Lopez .............................. John Oliveras
Alverada, Mexican cook ................................. Carl Smith
Venustiano, henchman of Lopez .......... ... .......... Francis Hopkins
Bradley, Texas ranger .............................. Ernest Dun a way
Blake, Texas ranger ..... .... . . ... ...... .... . .. ...... . Robert Daniels

"The Medicine Show"

"The Valiant"

CHASE HALL CLUB
OFFICERS
Kent Miller ............................ President
George Halvorsen ...... Vice-President
Fred Vejby .................. Sec.-Treasurer

The year of 1931-32 brought a new dormitory to the California Poly­
technic campus. It is well designed building having many conveniences not
enjoyed by residents in other dormitories.
This new building is the home of the J. C. Sophomores, and was
named Chase hall in honor of Miss Margaret H. Chase, dean of the Junior
College division, in recognition of her years of devotion to Junior College
interests.
Captain Deuel, who acts as our dormitory superintendent has always
held a large place in the heart of every fellow. For this reason he and his
family have always made their home with the Junior College men.
The Chase Hall Club was organized in 1932. Through its social meet­
ings the fellows have become more closely acquainted, which always makes
dormitory life more enjoyable. Many suggestions have been made by the
members to improve the surroundings of the dormitory by the planting of
lawns and shrubbery. This suggestion has been accepted by the dormitory
committee, and undoubtedly will soon be carried out for all the dormitories
of the campus.
In connection with Chase Hall, there is a large and luxurious loung­
ing room, furnished with drift-wood furniture, a combination radio and
panatrope, a piano, and an open fire place. Chase Hall men spend many
hours here enjoying all the comforts of home.
The members of the club plan to take advantage of the grandeur and
spaciousness of their new lounging room by putting on a dance sometime
in May, to which only girls invited by members of the dormitory club will
be admitted.
Junior College men residing in Chase Hall are :
Loren Foote
William Forbes
Richard Jackson
Luigi Ferretti
Artyn McLaughlin
Francis Panchott
Gifford Sobey
Everett Mathews
Fred Vejby
Loring Jackson

Dick Dale
Joe Miller
John Goularte
Lee Barker
Leo Miner
Lou Wallace
Vernon Van Fossen
Henry Vervais
Robert Houston
Ralph Miller

Erwin Hovde
Fred Mendenhall
W an·en Fujita
George Halvorsen
Dan Sagaser
George Brokaw
Wilfred Turrentine
Bruce Rose
Kent Miller
Loel Kramer

JESPERSEN DORM CLUB
OFFICERS
Francis Hopper ...................... President
Harley Cox .................... Vice-President
Elwin Higby .................. Sec.-Treasurer

Because of the fact that Chase Hall was not completed until the second
semester, the Junior College Freshmen and Sophomores roomed together
in Jespersen Dormitory until January of 1932. The Freshmen, therefore,
did not organize a separate dorm club until January 28.
At this time the Sophomores moved to Chase Hall and Captain J. C.
Deuel, former superintendent of Jespersen Dorm, moved into Chase Hall
to take charge of the new quarters.
The Junior College Freshmen were sorry to have the Captain leave,
but Mr. M. C. Martinsen, who took charge of Jespersen Dorm, has proven
him elf a capable successor and is cordially liked by all the members of the
club.
This year the club held its annual picnic a t Morro Bay in the middle
of April which proved an ideal time for the event. Games and swimming
in the forenoon and a barbecue in the afternoon were events heartily
enjoyed by all the members.
For the convenience of the club members, a large comfortable lounging
room furnishes a place to spend leisure hours. Several magazines and t wo
daily new papers were subscribed for and have been enjoyed by everyone.
A piano i provided although most of the music has been produced by radio.
J e persen Dormitory has the distinction of being the only dorm on the
campus that maintains its own radio.
This year members of the club operated two conce ions in the Block
"P" Circus, one of which was a lotto game and the other a ring tossing
contest. Both of the games were successful.
Members for the second semester were:
Frank Barbaria
Gardner Smith
Cub Joyner
Terry! Boyer
Kesner Jones
Adrian VanWyhe
Orville Gardner
Ray Nelson
Donald Cox
Van Donaldson
Harley Cox
Vernon Lawrence
Robert Arthur
Herbert Enberg
Franci Hart
Clifford Dill
Alan Wolford
Gilbert Dunaway
Elwin Higby
Pat Elliot
Le ter Ruben
Francis Hopper
"Sid" Weitz
Boyd Chrisman
John Ross, J r.
AI Ketelle
Lafayette Gilreath

Clifford Bryant
=: harles Eaton
John Oliveras
James Whitaker
Verner Anderson
Richmond Haustein
Eylar Erickson
Delbert Chambers
K. R. Richards
Dale Zobel
Harold Gilliland
Bill Phelan
Pete Armendariz

HERON HALL
OFFICERS
First Semester
Second Semester
Pete Armendariz ------------------ President
Francis Hopkins ____ ____ ____ _______ _President
Francis Hopkins ------ ---- Vice-President
Sterling McLean --- -- ----- Vice-President
Stanton Bryson --- ---- ------------- Secretary
Stanton Bryson ------ -------------- Secretary
Earl Ebner ------------ ---------------- Treasurer
Earl Ebner ----·····------------- ------ Treasurer

Of course the Chase Hall fellows consider that they have the edge on
Heron as theirs is now the newest dormitory on the campus. However, it
is not yet necessary for us to take a back seat, for Heron Hall, erected in
1928, is still a comfortable modern dormitory, enjoying a fellowship that
we believe second to none on the campus. This spirit is stimulated by the
organization known as the Heron Hall Club, which since the completion of
Chase Hall, is composed of resident members, who are either Juniors or
Seniors.
Heronites have furnished plenty of athletic timber this year. For
example, Heron boasts the intra-mural basket ball championship for this
year in both light and heavy-weight divisions. Heron captured each of the
ten games played. Besides this, Heron has furnished two letter-men for
the football squad, five for the basket-ball teams, five for the baseball team,
and managers for both basket-ball and baseball.
Heron Hall's booth at the Block "P" Circus furnished excellent enter­
tainment and netted for the house a tidy profit. "The Forty-Nine Camp"
sponsored on this occasion was a realistic affair, with dice tables, roulette
wheels, and chuck-a-luck. Even a saw-dust covered floor and "bar" (where
pop and "sodies" offered a somewhat tamer variety of thirst-quenchers
than those sold in the original camps) were features which lent the air of
reality to the booth.
For the past two years Mr. and Mrs. Walter Funk have lived in Heron
Hall. Their many efforts to make this a successful year for Heron have
been appreciated.
The following compose roster of students in Heron Hall :
Karl Monsen
Linwood Alexander
Jim Campbell
Bob Irvine
Robert Anderson
Jim Williams
Norris Whitehill
John Hillman
Martin Villers
Donald Drouin
Arthur Zook
Clark Bower
Frank James
Bert Jones
Irwin Lingschied
Benjamin Munoz
Joel Carlson
Dick Fish
Bob Daniels
Carl
John
on
Elliot Shohan
Bert
Sibley
Earl Ebner
Harry Aldro
Fleming
Dave
Bennett Sell
Alex McGregor
Walter Whittier
Francis Hopkins
John Hurtt
Richard Hill
Stanton Bryson
Sterling McLean
Pablo Uribe
Sol Mondrus
Jim Bogert
Philip West
Kenneth McDonald
Gordon Troup
Donald
Middlehurst
Sam
Gratch
Frank CaiToll
McLinn
Leonard
Frank DeForrest

THE DORM CLUB
F irst Seme ter
Charles Chambers ................ President
Robert Daniels ............ Vice-President
Robert Wilbor .............. Sec.-Treasurer
Julius Hess ............ Sergeant-at-Arms
Second Semester
Charles Chambers ................ President
Rex Keenan ------------------ Vice-President
Dell Phillips ---------------- Sec.-Treasurer
William Billingsley .... Sergt.-at-Arms
Adviser, Walter Albrethsen

The Dorm Club, which was organized in 1909, is one of the oldest ac­
tive clubs on the Poly Campus. Membership is composed of fellows living in
Deuel Dorm or outsiders who are voted in by a two-thirds majority of the
active members. Deuel Dorm was named for Captain J. C. Deuel, who is
now in charge of Chase Hall.
Much of the success of the Dorm Club's activities this year has been
due Mr. and Mrs. Walter Albrethsen, who are in charge of Deuel Dormi­
tory. Their fine spirit and cooperation have been inspiring in all under­
takings.
True to a precedent started when the Dorm Club first organized, the
members relined the Block "P" on the hillside behind the school. A dance
given by the Dorm Club at Crandall Gymnasium was decidedly successful.
The Dorm Club has been well represented in athletics and in all other
school activit ies. It failed to win any campus athletic championships, but
it proved a tough opponent for all other teams.
Thi year there are members from all parts of the United States,
Alaska, and Mexico. The following is a list of the members during 1931­
1932: John Benich, F. R. Billingsley, Clark Bower, Wilmer Bradbury, Joel
Carlson, Charles Chambers, Joel Chambers, Edward Claeys, John Cor­
doza, Davy Crockett, William Davenport, Bruce Davis, Robert Daniels,
Bill Fitzsimmons, and Wilbur Tuhrman.
Edward Gregory, Frank Hicks, John Hillman, John Hurtt, Leroy Hut­
chins, Frank James, Axel Johnson, Guy Jones, Rex Keenan, Raymond
Kimball, Arthur Kirch, Paul Kirch, Paul Koch, Balfe McDonald, Don Mid­
dlehurst, and Frank Migueliz.
Ben Munoz, Ralph Muney, Robert Oberg, Steve Pennington, Delbert
Phillips, Sam Pre sey, Casimiro Pena, Elliot Shohan, William Suttenfield,
Dick Selma, Charles Rogers, John Ross, Pablo Uribe, Robert Wilbor, and
Robert Robinson.
A booth in the Block "P" Circu was also one of the club's activities
during the year. In doing this the group not only made some money for
the dormitory, but also did its bit in supporting the circus, which is the
only means by which award sweaters are provided for Poly athletics.
Deuel Dormitory was well represented in the Polygram staff this year
by Ray Kimball and John Cordoza. Much credit is due these two able re­
porters for the work they did throughout the school year.

ORPHEUS CLUB
OFFICERS
Dick Dale ................................ President
Carl Smith .................... Vice-President
Eugene Patterson ...... Sec.-Treasurer

All members of the band and orchestra are eligible for membership
in the Orpheus club. Perhaps the most important function of this club is
the encouraging of musical talent on the part of its members through a
series of awards granted to those who have fulfilled certain require­
ments throughout the year.
What would seem to be a satisfactory basis for making these awards
has been introduced this year. Any student receivii\g more than thirty
demerits during the school year, forfeits his award. For the first year the
emblem is a small block "P" centered in a lyre; for the second, third, and
fourth y ears, a small bar is added to the base of the lyre; for the fifth and
sixth y ears, a green and gold star, respectively. All awards are made of
orange wool-chenille on a green background.
Members this year: W. Russell, E. Claeys, L. McLinn, R. Keenan,
C. Davis, H. Rice, R. Irvine, E . Rose, R. Hoyt, H. Jerrells, L. Alexander, G.
Roberts, H. Franklin, P. West, A. Zook, A. Macfarlane, L. Hutchins, G.
Jones, A . Thompson, W. Franklin, R. Kimball, D. Crockett, A. Miller, F.
Vejby, A. McLaughlin, E. Hartzler, G. Anholm, L. Miner, R. Warden, J.
Davis, A . Hedrick, J . Colton, B. Sibley, C. Johnson, N. Whitehill, E. Isola.

ACADEMIC CLUBS
Two clubs were organized on the campus this year for the purpose of
bringing t ogether all Poly students who are academic majors. Hitherto
academic students were the onl y unorganized group on the campus.
In the junior college group Carl Smith was chosen president and Her­
bert Jerrells, secretary. The high school organization elected Arthur Mac­
farlane as president and Sterling McLean, vice-president.
In order to meet the varied interests of academic students, different
types of programs were given. In the junior college club the subjects varied
from travel talks to motion pictures. The high school students included a
play, scientific discussions, and music in their programs.
Advisers for the junior college club were: Mr. Walter Funk, Miss
Marien Knox, Miss Louise Abbott. In the high school group, Miss Elsie
Haskin, Miss Ruth E. Peterson, Mrs. Olive M. Finn, and Mr. W. 0. Smith
acted as club advisers.
Members of the Junior College club: P. Armendariz, F. Avila, M.
Bakeman, H. Borah, H. Dunning, E. Matthews, H. Ewing, R. Hoyt, H.
Jerrells, W. Phelan, B. Polin, E. Rose, A. VanWyhe, S. Weitz, R. Wilson,
L. Ruben, J. Davis, H. Eibe, W. Fujita, E. Isola, W. Long, D. Sagaser, C.
Smith, G. Couper.
High school club members: W. Bradbury, N. Covell, E. Ebner, E. Gre­
gory, J_ Hyer, A. Macfarlane, D. Macfarlane, S. McLean, N. Mayne, D.
Middlehurst, K. Monsen, G. Roberts, A. Thompson, R. Swanson, R.
Robinson.

Athletics

F OOTBALL COACHES FOR 1931-1932

ALFRED P. AGOSTI
Head Coach, Football and Track
An inspiration to his men; always
cheerful in victory or defeat, with a
fin e clean sportsmanshi p t h at scorns
the common greed for victory.

RAY McCART
Basket Ball and Baseball Coach
A
and
men
fair

leader with a smiling countenance
rigid standards who inspires his
to mix grim determination w iib
play.

FOOTBALL RESUME
1931-1932
"Ki! Yi! Yip! Yipee! Ride 'em, Cowboy," meaning that the Cal Poly
Mustang is off on its annual football rampage. Due to the thorough pre­
sea on training by our two stellar coachs, A. P. Agosti and Ray McCart,
the Mustangs got off to a bucking start.
With a team composed entirely of "green" material the outlook for a
winning football team was not promising. Nevertheless, the fellows enter­
ed into the right spirit of training against odds, developing one of the
scrappiest football units turned out by their Alma Mater.
Be ye not cast down, Polyites, the Mustangs though suffering some
notable defeats, tied with the Menlo Oaks for the third place in conference
standing. Much credit for the successful season is due to the constant
training and urging of Polytechnic's mentors, Coachs Agosti and McCart.
Using variations of the Notre Dame shift, Coaches Agosti and McCart.
took their impatient broncs to Santa Maria for the opening game of the ·
season on the night of September 26. This fracas tested the mettle of the ·
team to the fullest extent. After holding the eaiger Santa Marians on the·
five-foot line for four downs, Poly then marched down the field to within
twenty yards of the goal, where a pass from McLean to Wallace brought.
the first score of the game.

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Late in the second half, Santa
Maria also made a determined
march down the green to a tied
score for the first time during the
year, 6 to 6.
The next struggle was with the
Moran "Mudholers" in which Poly
was handed a thorough drubbing
to the tune of 31 to 0 on Moran's field on October 3.
Poly turfmen then journeyed south to play the
strong Santa Barbara State Teachers' College, in a
night game, October 9. Here the team showed its
best work since the beginning of the season. With
McLean and Carter carrying the brunt of the of­
fense for the backfield, and J ozovich and Sergi
warding off the opponent's line attack, Polytechnic
held the Santa Barbarans to a 13 to 0 score.
The California Polytechnic Alumni who had re­
turned for the Homecoming game on October 17
were treated to a football spectacle which warmed
the cockles of every loyal Poly heart. The Home­
coming game was played before a large crowd.

Urged to greater heights than
they had reached to date, the un­
derrated Mustangs marched to a
glorious triumph over the strong
Santa Rosans to the tune of 13 to
0. Led by Captain "Josie" the
team made a steady march to­
ward their opponent's goal, threat­
ening to score more than once.
The line was the outstanding feature of the game.
Their sturdy defense against all Santa Rosa's at­
tacks was a sight for sore eyes.
With Boyer playing roving center and McLean,
Carter, Hartson, and Norton in the backfield, the
Mustangs brought home a much deserved win to
start off one of the best Homecoming days ever held
by our "Alma Mammy."
The following game was with the San Mateo Bull­
dogs, October 24. It seemed as if the Mustangs were
suffering a serious relapse, as the Bulldogs tore
through them at will, to win by a score of 13 to 0,
on our home field.

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Alas, the goddesses of luck have
turned their backs upon the Poly­
ites. After dropping a hard fought
battle to the Bakersfield Rene­
gades, October 30, in a night game,
the team traveled into the valley
for a game with the Taft Cougars,
November 6, also a night game.
Here again the flashy runs made by Carter, and the
line bucking of Norton won the game. The final
score being 13 to 6.
Pol y sallied forth to meet the hard fighting salts
from Marin on November 11. Again Poly forged to
an early lead in the first quarter with a long pass
from McLean to Wall ace. The second score came
through a series of bucks ending with McLean mak­
ing the score. The winning point was scored on the
conversion made by a beautifully executed pass
from McLean to "Hank" Vervais. The Mustangs left
the Mariners on the hort end of a 13 to 12 score.
As the season drew to a close, the Mu tangs,
wearied by their consistent fighting, and bucking

again t heavier teams, traveled to
Menlo Park, to engage th e strong
"Menlo Oaks," on November 21.
The sturdy Oaks proved too stro~1g
and gave Poly's team a royal drub­
bing which was evidenced by the
score of 25 to 0.
The following men because of
t heir consistent effort and untiring spirit and an
indomitable will, received their football letters and
became eligible to the "Block P" society on Novem­
ber 30. Sterling "Scotty" McLean, quarter-back;
Parr "Stud" Norton, full -back; Kenneth "Bucket"
Hartson, right half; Nick "Dynamite" Carter, left
half; Lou "All String" Wallace, right end; Dan
"Shorty" Sagaser, right tackle; Santo Sergi, right
guard; Terry "Irish" Boyer, center; Captain Micky
"Josie" J ozovich, left guard; Adrian "Dutch" Van
Wyhe, left tackle; Henry "Hook" Vervais, left end;
Francis "Pop" Hopkins, end; and Charles "Hawaii"
Mead, half. Chad Horton also received his letter as
Manager of the Poly Mustangs.

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL, "A" TEAM
Losing only one game out of seven, the Poly High School "Mules" en­
joyed a successful hoop season. The one game lost, however, cost the Mules
the Northern County Championship.
Lang and Wilber, both members of last year's "B" basketball team,
proved to be a great asset, playing forward and guard, respectively.
Billingsley, a flash from Nevada, looped many a hard shot to keep Poly
ahead in the conference. Munoz and Uribe, two boys from Mexico, showed
exceptionally good floor work and excellent cooperation.
Hartson, alias "Bucket," a new but experienced man, proved to be
the backbone of the fighting Polytechnic five.
Two other players who proved their worth were Wilmer Bradbury and
Frank Funk. These men pulled the Mules out of many a tight spot by
their skill in the game.
During the season the team scored 193 points to their opponents' 132.
Individual scoring honors went to Lang, who gathered in 42 points. Hart­
son came in second with 30 points; Munoz, 28; Uribe, 16; Billingsley, 12;
Bradbury, 9; and Funk, 3.
The 1932 basketball schedule provided only two trips away from home,
one to Shandon, and the other to Cambria.

LIGHTWEIGHTS (BASKETBALL "B" TEAM)
Poly Hi Lightweights were less fortunate than their elder brothers in
the basketball season of the school year 1931-32. It can be said of them,
however, that they always fought to the end and gave their best.
Coach Ray McCart had a double handicap facing his team. The turn­
out was small and the boys inexperienced, while other teams in the C. I. F.
were some of the best material in the state.
The "B" scramble with Shandon, on Shandon's peewee court was a
closely fought game for the first half, but Shandon finally crawled ahead
to win toward the end of the second half.
Atascadero's lightweight team trimmed the Colts in a fast game play­
ed on the home court. The Poly boys fought hard, but were outclassed by
their opponents.
John Benich, center, who was the backbone of the Poly Lightweights
was high-point man for the season, having thirty-one points to his credit.
James Culbertson and Imo Hori, running guards, played commendabl~
games for the Lightweights. This has been Hori's first year in basketball,
and he would seem to be promising material for another season.
Bert Jones and Bruce Davis, left wing men, were faithful members of
the squad, who were unfailing in their interest despite the fact that their
team did not often taste victory. Alva Gregory and Sam Pressey, right wing
men for the Colts, played exceptionally good games for first year men.

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VARSITY BASKETBALL
During the 1932 basketball season the Gods of Victory seldom smiled
on the Cal Poly basketeers, although the last games were teriffic battles
and closely contested as evidenced by the scores of the Mustangs' oppo­
nents. Out of nineteen battles the team won eight and dropped eleven.
Three defeats were suffered before the taste of victory sweetened the
diet of the orange and green quintet. Taft, Bakersfield, and Hancock all
succeeded in defeating Poly before the tide turned. Then Santa Maria,
Moran, Taft, Hancock, and the Ramblers were conquered. But alas, suc­
cess was short lived and the varsity next suffered defeat at the hands of
Modesto, San Mateo, and lastly, Marin. This game brought an unfortunate
but brilliant climax to the "32" basket-ball season.
The team played exceptionally well in the second game. A score of 31
to 31 and fifteen seconds to play was the situation near the end of the game.
With only seconds left to play a Mariner sank a lucky shot from the center
of the court to win the game.
Two of the men who played and worked desperately to turn defeat to
victory were playing their last game for Poly. These men were Sam Gratch,
our brilliant forward, and Alan Vandam, tall sentinel of Poly's goal.
Those men who will probably return next year will be McLean, Carroll,
Oliveras, Vervais, Wallace, Cox and Enberg. All these men turned in
exceptionally fine performances.
Lettermen in basket-ball this year were: McLean, Carroll, Oliveras,
Cox, Vandam, Gratch, Enberg, Vervais, and Wallace.

TRACK
With the return of only two veterans from last year's track squad, a
new group of thirty aspirants was organized by Coach Alfred P. Agosti.
In the first track meet with Moran Junior College of Atascadero, the
Mustangs captured seven firsts out of thirteen events, winning the meet
by three points. During this meet several men served in many capacities
and won in events which they had not been entered in before. Thus the
1932 track squad gained a great deal of experience.
As several track men could not compete in the Central California
Coast Conference Track Meet held at Santa Maria on April 23, Polytech­
nic's chances in that meet were decidedly limited. New eligibility rules
affected several of the squad's best men.
Members of the squad and their positions were as follows:
Mile run: Richard Jackson, Frank Barbaria, Clark Bower, Robert
Wilbor, Emmett Reilly, and Ed O'Connor; half mile run: John Culbertson,
George Halvorsen, Boyce Phillips, Loel Kramer, James Culbertson; 440
yard run: Bob Robertson, Bert Nevin; 220 yard run: Loring Jackson, Ear­
nest Dunaway, Bruce Rose, and Kenneth MacDonald.
Broad jump: Bruce Rose, and Roy Wilson.
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Shot put: John Hurtt, and Allan Wolford.
Pole vault : Dick Martin, and Keaner Jones.
Javelin throw: Ben Munoz, and Francis Hopper.
High and low hurdles: Ed Tennant.
Extra aspirants: Elwin Higby, Allan Vandam, Bob Martin, and John
Ross, Jr.

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VARSITY BASEBALL
As El Rodeo goes to press, baseball is still in the chrysalis stage at
Cal Poly. It is hoped that the sport will germinate and produce success for
the Mustangs this season.
To date the team has played only one game, which was with the neigh­
boring team from over the hump, Templeton. The score 18 to 1, promises a
great deal in fulfilling Poly's hopes for a successful baseball season.
The turnout this year was highly satisfactory and the material promis­
ing. Due to the illness of Coach Ray McCart, Captain J. C. Deuel came to
the rescue with experience gained in professional ball and helped to iron
cut the rough spots of the rookies, who vote him many thanks.
With such men as Jozovich behind the bat, Hansen, Monsen, and Oliver­
as on the mound, McLean at first, Carter at the keystone, Vervais at short,
Hopkins on the hot corner, Elliot in left field, Arthur in center, and Monsen
in the right field, defeat seems improbable.
As the journal goes to press, Coach McCart is back on the job, and
pushing the boys to their utmost. Games for the season have been sched­
uled with Paso Robles, on April 27, at Paso Robles; Taft J. C., April 30, at
home; Santa Maria J. C., at Santa Maria; Shandon, at Shandon; and Moran
J. C., at Poly.
Catchers-Jozovich and Arthur; pitchers-Hansen, Monsen, and Oli­
veras; first base-McLean, Carroll, Stevens, and C. Elliot; second base­
Carter and Hopkins; third base-Cox and Russell; short-stop-Vervais;
fielders-Uribe, Hori, and C. Elliot.

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RIFLE TEAM

TENNIS

BLOCK "P" CIRCUS
Hark! Hark! Hear the dogs bark!
The Circus is coming to town!
Scme in rags, some in tags,
And some in velvet gowns.
Such was the hue and cry about the campus on the days of the Block
"P" Circus.
The circus was held in the gym and was a most colorful scene, with
side-shows, hot-dogs, pink lemonade and peanuts. The animals were
gathered from distant and unknown lands, and many proved so ferocious
that the city officials forbade their being shown to the curious public.
The succe ~:>~ of the circus was due largely to the untiring efforts of
C;)aches Ray McCart and A. P. Agosti, club sponsors.
The Block "P" would also like to acknowledge appreciation for all the
kindl".e£s and help giv·en them by the local merchants, Mr. Prescott Thomp­
son, and the cafeteria force. The door prizes furnished gratis by down
t own stores were cr:.e of the outstanding features.
The events en the program f or the evening included: music by the
Poly Band; a grand march; Miss Balance and Mr. Fall tight rope walking;
Prof. Handstand and Assiciates on parallel bars; Dr. Sawbones' Clinic;
Humoradora Sextet; Big League baseball; tumbling by Tumbling Tum­
blers; Target Shooting; Prof. Zanderband's Menagerie; The Romantic Ro­
man romance; Prof. Bazandra's H oudini stunt; and a Bull Fight.

INDIVIDUAL STRENGTH RECORDS
arne ------------------------------------ Diener, W.

Name------------------------------------ E·w ing, H.

Age ---- ----- ------------------------------------------.20-6

Age -------------------- ------------------- ------- ______ 18-6

Weight, pounds --------------------------- ----- 131

Weight, pounds --------------------------------119

Height, inches --------------------------­--------­ 65

Height, inches ------------------------------62 1-4

Multiplier ---------------··------------------------­ 18

Multiplier ---------------------------------------- 13

Pullups ---------------------------------------------­ 16

Pullups ----------------------------------------- ----- 14

Pushups ---------------------------------------------­ 11

Pushups ----- ---- --- -- ----------- --- --- ------------ - 18

Arm Strength ------------------------------------+86

Arm Strength -------- ---- -- ----------- --- -----.390

Lift, Legs ------------------------------------------ 750

Lift, Legs ---------------------------------- ----- ---550

Lift, Back ----------------------------------------460

Lift, Back -- --------------------------------- ----- -.300

Grip, Left ------ ------------------------------------ 120

Grip, Left --------------------------------- ------- 110

Grip, Right ---------------------------------------- 1-tO

Grip, Right ---------------------------- -------- --125

Lung Capacity ------------------------------- --- 270

Lung Capacity -------- ---- ---------------- -----.200

Strength Index -------------------------------.2226

Strength Index -------------------------------.1675

Norarnl S. I. -------- ---------------------------- 1732
Physical Fitness Index ______________________ 122

N orrnal S. I. ---------------------------------- 1420
Physical Fitness Index _____________________ .118

Name ----------------------- ------------- Pressey, S.

N arne ------------ ------------------------ Yeager,

Age -------------------------------------------------- 18-6

Age -------------------------------------------------- 18-6

Weight, pounds --------------------------- ----- 115
Height, inches ______________________________ 62 1-2

Weight, pounds -------------------------------- 138
Height, inches ______________________ _-____ ___ __65 1-2

Multiplier ------------------------------------------ 13

Multiplier ----­ ---­ -­--­----­-----­ ------­ --- -- ­-­ 29

Pullups ---------------------------------------------- 10

Pullups -----------­ ----­ --­-- ­----------­ ----- --­---­

Pushups -------------------------------------------- 12

Pu hups --------­ ----­---------------------­ -­--- ­-­ 17

Arm Strength ---------------------------------.286

Arm Strength ------------------------------------754

Lift, Legs ------------------------------------------395

Lift, Legs --- ----- ---- --------- ------------- -- ----..480

Lift, Back ------------------------------- --------.395

Lift, Back ---------------------------- --- ------- --270

Grip, Left ---------------------------- ------------ 90

Grip, Left ---------------------------------------- 107

Grip, Righ t --- --- ---------------------------- ---- 98

Grip, Right ------ -------------------- -- ---------- 130

Lung Capacity ---------------------------------- 230

Lung Capacity --------------------- ----------.250

Strength Index --------------- -- ------------- 1494

Strength Index -------------- ----------------1991

Normal S. I. ------------------------------------ 1338

Normal S. I. ---------------------- -- ---- -------- 1791
Physical Fitness I ndex __ ___ _____ ____________ 111

Physical Fitness Index ----------- ---------- 111

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HICK DAY APRIL 1, 1932

Mighty Frosh

Victorious Sophs

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