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John H. Francis Polytechnic High School opened in 1905, a satellite of Los Angeles High School. It is the second oldest high school in the city. Originally located in Downtown Los Angeles, in February 1957 Polytechnic moved to its present site at 12430 Roscoe Boulevard, in Sun Valley. Former Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley was an alumnus. Photograph caption dated June 1, 1959 reads "Members of Polytechnic High School's debate teams eye sweepstakes trophy won at Garfield High School recently in Novice Debate tournament. From left are Ruth Thomas, Mike Hilton, Roberta Bent, Leslie Hefton, Leon Martin and Ellen Pfund. In addition to trophy, teams also won three gold medals. More than 20 schools competed."
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