World War I. Inspired by the rabbits that roam the athletic field, track team members decide to call themselves the Jackrabbits. David Burcham Field, the Poly athletic field, is dedicated on January 18. A 6.3 earthquake destroys Poly High School. A dome at the entrance to the campus crashes to the ground, the science building burns and most other buildings are ruined. School reopens the following week in 47 tents on Burcham Field.
Tent City remains for three years.
A new science building opens. The Poly auditorium is remodeled. A new administration building will open in 1936. Poly students grow Victory Gardens, join bond and scrap drives. Poly High celebrates its 50th anniversary.