Corning Union High School - Cardinal Yearbook (Corning, CA)

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i SOPHOMORE NOTES Class Colors .... ....................... G reen and White Class Flower ............................... Shasta Daisy Motto :-Erectus and felicitatern non currans, adite ad gradus. fElevator to success not running, take the stairs.J September 13, 19151- A meeting of the Sophomore Class was called a week after school opened, by George Earl Mellen, the former president of the Class. New officers were elected as follows: President .................................. Fay Vincent Vice-President .... Mildred Benton Secretary ....... ...... G ates Burrell Treasurer ......... . . .Eugene Chalstran Sergeant-at-Arms .... .... H oward Wilson October 6, 1915:- On a beautiful moonlight night a lawn party was held at 26

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Tuck is prominent in the school life of a certain Montana High, and we all know of the laurels won by Elizabeth Cockcroft, when she played leading ladys in Quality Street, a play given by Alameda High School. Elwood Arrowsmith joined our ranks during the month of March, coming from Oakdale High School. ' Our Class contributed largely to both basket ball teams, and have been prominent in school life. Several of our number participated in the Japanese 0peretta, given by the Sopho- mores. Velma Lyon played the accompaniments. The Juniors decided to give a play. As a result The Twig of Thorns, was chosen. Miss Albee was unanimously voted coach. The banquet given by the Juniors, in honor of the Seniors proved very successful. The remaining question is Which was the best, the 'eats' or the programme ?' 25

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the home of Miss Florence Kettles. The lawn and house were prettily decorated with the- Closs Colors. The program com- mittee was greatly congratulated for successfully entertain- ing the class with games and music. The Class was also suc- cessful in retaining their delicious refreshments as several attempts were made to snipe them. February 4, 1914:- A Japanese Operetta, Princess Chrysanthemum was given in the Maywood Opera House by the Sophomore Glee Club. As it proved to be favorably received the club intends to give another next year. They are also very fortunate in having such a patient, loving guide as their organizer, Miss Brown. February 8, 1916:- . The Class received their long, coveted pins. February 26, 1916:- Under the magic hand of Miss Brown the Sophomores became darkies and gave a minstrel show in the Carnival. March 3, 1916:- The Darkies were entertained at the home of Miss Brown and were caught in the web she had spun for them. They found many things there which amused them during the evening. The damp weather outside had no effect on their spirits and after partaking of the lovely repast at the Oasis which she had had prepared for them, they departed, all de- claring her the best hostess. -F. E. K., '18. 1? Q m?S 1423, sim 27