Corona High School - Coronal Yearbook (Corona, CA)

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FRESHMEN-SOPHOMORE A few weeks after school started last fall the Sophomores held a class meeting to consider the matter of giving the Freshmen a party to welcome them into the High School. It was decided in favor of the Freshies, and on the evening of October 4, 1913, the party was given at the home of Lillian Geith. The rooms were prettily decked with flowers and greenery. The class colors were used to form a crimson and black “1 7,” and a red and white “16.” The evening was spent playing games, while the Sophomores at- tempted to make the Freshmen feel their extreme youth, by giving them toys and other childish things with which to amuse themselves. While the Fresh- men were enjoying themselves the much wiser Sophomores cast remarks as to their behavior. Late in the evening pineapple ice and cake was served. Both classes enjoyed the evening immensely, and after this the Freshmen were treated as respectable members of the Student Body. Two weeks later the Freshmen invited the Sophomores to join them on a hay ride to the Santa Ana River. Accordingly a large crowd started out in high spirits for a frolic, and as soon as they reached the river everyone went in search of driftwood for a camp fire. Everyone was hungry, and very soon all were supplied with a bun and long stick and gathered around the fire to roast wienies. After supper games were played for a while. Then they toasted marshmallows and told stories till time to start home. The Sophomores voted the Freshmen royal entertainers, for all had a jolly time. One the evening of A pril 5, 1914, the Freshmen and Sophomores en- joyed a hay ride to Cold Water Canyon. The Sophomores had agreed to fur- nish the eats if the Freshmen would supply a conveyance. As soon as this merry bunch reached the canyon they jumped off the wagon and soon many were enjoying a swim in the plunge. At about nine o’clock the Sophomores announced that supper was ready. Everybody was hungry, and it was not long before all the sandwiches were gone. Then came the ice cream. It was rather a warm night, and all enjoyed this part of it. There was plenty for everyone and a little left over, which was donated to the kind Juniors, who went to the trouble of bringing the freezer home for them. The F reshmen and Sophomores are always very grateful for any kind- nesses and take this opportunity of thanking the Juniors for their thought- fulness. Page Twen ty-six

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Elva Farrar. A reading was given by Edith Epperheimer. Rev. Reynolds gave an address. The program was closed with a song by the school. March 1 6th, 1914, was Arbor Day. The Boys ' Glee Club gave a few selections. A paper on the life of Audubon was given by Helen Hilt, and a paper on the works of Burbank was read by Jewel Allensworth. The second debate of the contest took place. The question for debate was, “Resolved, That American Ships Should Pass Through the Panama Canal Free of Tolls.” The first team was made up of Christina Fear and Max Fer- guson supporting the affirmative and Ben Hamner and Floy Gleason the negative. The affirmative won. The other team was made up of Willis Archer and Wakefield Byrkit supporting the affirmative and Ethel Farrar and Mabel Aldrich the negative. The negative won. On March 1 Oth, 1914, the winning teams of the previous debate met for the championship of the school. The question for debate was, “Resolved, That American Ships Should Pass Through the Panama Free of Tolls. The affirmative was upheld by Christina Fear and Max Ferguson, and the negative by Ethel Farrar and Mabel Aldrich. The negative won, giving the Sopho- more class the championship of the school. On April 1 4th, 1914, the orations on Industrial Peace were read. Three students of the school entered the contest: Katherine Sias, Elva Farrar and Clair Hutchinson. Katherine Sias won first place. April 1 7th, 1914, Katherine Sias, our representative in the Southern California Peace Prize contest, represented the school at Covina. Page Twenty-five

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THE JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET The annual Junior-Senior banquet was given May 8, 1914. This event has always been looked forward to by the Seniors since the custom was started in the year ’99, when the class of ’00 gave the class of ’99 a banquet. The custom has continued down to the present time, and each year adds greater interest and pleasure in the event. It was unusually well carried out this year. Palms, potted plants and yuccas were skillfully arranged with mustard flowers in the center of the gym- nasium. The orchestra was screened from the rest of the room by lattice work, over which climbed vines and flowers. The tables were prettily decorated with Shasta daisies. The color scheme was yellow and white, the Senior colors. The gymnasium had been changed from a bare room to a beautiful dining hall. The hall above and the library were prettily decorated with ferns and flowers. The usually bare hall looked like a brilliant reception room. At nine o’clock the following menu was served, while the Rife orchestra played: Olives Chicken Patties Salad Peas Fluted Potato Chips Ice Tea Hot Rolls Coffee Cake Mints Ice Cream After dinner Stanley Davis, the toastmaster, gave a short speech of wel- come, then called on a representative of each of the bodies present for a speech. Mr. Fink spoke for the board of trustees. He spoke very feelingly and humorously of the duties and privileges of a trustee and was greeted with hearty applause. Dr. Staley gave some very practical suggestions as to school spirit and school feeling. He exhorted the Juniors and Seniors to realize their responsi- bilities as leaders of the school spirit, and make it both high and honorable. Miss Ratliff, speaking for the faculty, gave a talk on “cookies. She spoke feelingly of the virtues of a good cook, and intimated that good cooking would surely help the girls to realize their highest ambitions. Clarkson McNary represented the Seniors, in some sage and humorous advice to the Juniors, which elicted a good deal of laughing. Lewis Fredley spokesman for the Juniors told some good stories and closed with a toast to the Seniors. Miss Oliver, with Mrs. Rife as accompanist on the violin, sang “Sympa- thy,” from Fire-Fly, and Perfect Day,” by Carrie Jacob Bonds. This was re- ceived with much applause. The program was closed by the following solos, sung by Dorothy Tuthill: “The Brook” Tennyson Music by Doleres “A Red, Red Rose” Burns Music by Hastings Page Twenty-seven