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History of The One Hundred and Fifty-Seventh CIBSS By HENRY A. ND so, at last, our high school days have drawn to a close. Four glorious years have passed 5 four years full of cherished acquaint- ances and outstanding achievements, which are now but treasured memories. No more will we roam through the halls or work in the classroomsg no more will we participate on the athletic fields or turn out and cheer our teams, all these are remembrances, and it is the purpose of this history to sketch briefly and to reflect upon those happy, carefree days. THE FRESHMAN YEAR 0 BEGIN, we must go back to those long ago but not forgotten Freshman days, when the words Profes- sor and Senior wereheld in awe, when Sophomores ridiculed and terrorized us at every turn, and when Student Patrol- men did not roam the halls. Now, with educated minds and increased stature, we scoff and lightly speak of the thoughts of those past days, but under our as- sumed lofty bearings, we all cherish to relive that period of pleasant and mean- ingless days. It was a cool, crisp day in February of 1928 when six hundred timid and ver- dant publicschool graduates appeared for the first time about the premises of Central High with bewildered expres- sions deeply imprinted upon their imma- ture countenances, not knowing where or how to proceed. After being led hither and thither by frivolous Sophomores, we ZALLMAN finally, by chance, located the Audi- torium and straggled in gazing at our- selves, looking upon strange faces and wondering how we would ever get to know ourselves. After seating ourselves we perceived elderly, intelligent-appear- ing individuals strolling in the rear and in the aisles, whom we whispered fur- tively about were Professors. Finally, a small, important appearing man entered from a side door and strode to the ros- trum upon the platform before us, whereupon we subsided into complete silence. Then Dr. Haney, for it was he, began to speak, and several hours later, his welcoming speech had left its mark on the majority of us. To most of us, his address had presented the school in a different light. It had inspired us, made us feel fortunate to have chosen Central for our high school, and it left us a trifle prouder and brighter. The next day we again presented ourselves, with a more courageous and brave feeling, and re- ceived some additional information from Dr. Haney, and our Pathfinders. Thus we assumed that we were all set for the flight of knowledge and ready to hop off for the first lap of learning, but what a landing we had several weeks later, for we soon discovered that the upper classmen were not as gentle with us as was Dr. Haney, and that the ma- jority of the Professors were not as kindly or friendly with us as they ap- peared, and that our studies were more difficult and complicated thanwe thought. 19 Im--
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The Hrst review of the rolls served to convince us that more studying and con- centrating were to keep on the necessary if we desired road to success, so we began to exhibit wiser plans, and went to work more carefully over our Latin and Algebra, attempting to do better. As a result, the second report showed fewer depressed countenances among us. During this term occurred the un- timely death of Professor Lawrence Hagy, a well-known member of the fac- ulty. We, who had but a scanty acquaint- ance with him, did not know him well, but he was mourned by the entire fac- ulty and student body. After a summer's vacation, we re- turned to assume the position of high freshmen, for we were in G , and as a result began to have more interest in school activities. For the first time in the school's his- tory, the Debating Team captured the coveted Philomathean Cup as a symbol of our winning the Debating Champion- ship. None of our teams shone to a great extent on the athletic field, although we were deprived of a football champion- ship by the scantiest of margins. In a crucial game with West Philly, an over- enthusiastic crowd swarmed on the field and refused to retreat, preventing further play and breaking up the game. The following day on the replay our pep was gone and we lost, thereby losing the title. It was also in this term that Central celebrated the Ninetieth Anniversary of its existence, with appropriate cere- monies. The Graf Zeppelin made her famous trans-Atlantic flight thisyear and besides viewing the dirigible above our heads from the school building, many of us enjoyed a trip to see it in the hangar at Lakehurst. An event which saddened the entire school took place toward the close of the term. It was in the form of the death of Professor Iames Hugh Moffatt, beloved head of the English Department. He was a favorite of all the students and the entire school mourned his loss. Within a few months Professor Gilmore was chosen to replace him at the head of the Department, and has capably car- ried on in that office. The Dramatic Society presented two excellent performances this yearf Offi- cer 666 , and The Magistrate , both of which we as Freshmen enjoyed seeing. And thus, we closed our Freshman year, ready and eager to enter into the Sophomore year, with our numbers greatly diminished. Some remained be- hind because of their scholastic ability, while others left because of domestic troubles. But the rest of us, cheered on by our conquests in our first year, were eager to be Sophomores and conquer new difficulties. THE SOPHOMORE YEAR FTER a week's rest, we were back again but this time with a firmer step and a lighter heart, for we were Sophomores and could pass on our Freshman humiliations and verdancy to following classes. With expanded chests and haughty appearances we strode about, attempting to make the life of every Frosh miserable and succeeding well. Being a little wiser and more ambi- tious, many of us began to take a part in the school's activities, some attempting to place on the various athletic teams, while others were attracted by the many clubs. The Student Council also claimed the attention of a few, while some of us were content to merely plug along. But, nevertheless, we all were made more ac- quainted with the Jlfrror and Cenlralizer, becoming regular supporters of the two .QI Q0 Ig..
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