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Photograph was edited for publication purposes 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 May 27, 1960 reads "Dave Stephens as Emile de Berque drinks toast to Roberta Bent as Nellie Forbush in dress rehearsal for Polytechnic High's 'South Pacific,' running through Saturday, May 28, at 8 p.m. in school auditorium. Director Stan Johnson says grape juice makes perfect substitute for wine."
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