Many other firsts happen in the twenties like the first sell of doughnuts on campus for way of raising money for activities, the first Open House, and the first Senior Luncheon in 1928. Also in 1934, the school started their own miniature Hoover Dam. They attempted to go at the real one's pace. Also in 1940, Torrance High held their first variety show and introduced their first uniformed Marching Band on November 8, 1940. In 1947, four-foot palm trees were placed in front of the Senior Pond.
Today reach well above the main building.
Also this year control of Torrance High transfers from Los Angeles School District to Redondo Union High School District. Then, after Torrance voters elect to become a unified school district, Torrance High becomes a part of its own school district on July 1, 1948. Enrollment at Torrance High skyrockets from 1948 through 1963. The fifties bring about two events. A new gym is built in 1952 and the first foreign exchange student arrives in 1955.