The 1920s

1925: Garfield opens its doors.

• Garfield opened with an enrollment of about 1000 students
• Construction was still going on.  Teachers and students became familiar with the sounds of hammers and saws during class.
• It ran classes for the 7^th through 12^th grades
• Students received a Garfield Junior High School diploma upon completion of the 9^th grade

1926:

• Uniforms for girls only (navy blue pleated wool skirt; white middy blouse with dark blue collar and cuffs, with or without a black tie. Stockings or socks must be worn at all times)
• Two seniors graduate

1927:

• CSF (California Scholarship Federation) Begins at Garfield
• 1200 students are enrolled
• Katherine Weber is elected Garfield’s first Ephebian
• The Yearbook cost: $1.00

1929:

• Key Club created (a junior Kiwanis Club)
• A new Graflex camera for the school. For athletic, action photos.