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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 December 2, 1961 reads "Season's cheers are led by Sue Greer, 7900 Vantage Ave., North Hollywood, and Mike Ayers, 11248 Sheldon St., Sun Valley. Sue is a songleader at Francis Polytechnic High School in Sun Valley and Mike is a cheerleader. They will lead cheering Poly students during basketball season."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
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