East High School - Cardinal Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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iHfwiimiiiaiiiiJii3Uflrj:i!ini!n£iiiiiwhHMiuii»ili!ii«i :iB[isfiitniiWFiin (jiiaF.ni.miriifiiiPi n«i7U3nniitiisimfirw4i»fi A Jttatter of policy HE CARDINAL is not necessarily, as many seem to think, a Senior Book. We believe that the policy of many of the annuals of the past, in confining the book particularly to Senior events and Senior talent, is wrong; and that such a policy is a jxrversion of the true purjx sc of a school annual. Of necessity, the senior class figures most prominently in the l ook; but it should not, by virtue of its influence, assume a monopoly of its contents. A school annual, as its name implies, should be representative of school life. Working under this assumption, the board instituted the oj)cn-lx x system for obtaining contributions. The results were splendid. It was through these boxes that we obtained many of our most humorous anecdotes; and also were aided in getting in touch with talented pupils we had never heard of. The co-operation of the freshmen was especially gratifying. Though their work was generally unpolished. it was imbued with the right spirit. We hope that in the future this course will lx followed to an even greater extent; for by making the entire school, freshmen, sophomores and juniors, as well as seniors, contributors, the Cardinal may be a truly representative annual. Win) A nt ONI : of the most interesting events of the fall term is the day when our alumni have charge of auditorium exercises. Excitement runs high because TH k of the approaching football game. The alumni help us cheer and sing; they 1 hxist our athletics and other school features. We are inspired bv the faith they show in their school and in us as their successors. But so far. this yearly platform gathering has been East's only attempt at reunion after graduation. We believe that there could and should lx established an East High School Alumni Association. Almost every high school has an organization of this kind. Some classes vold wonderful reunion records and all boast of great satisfaction in “getting together again. To these schools it must appear as if East were lacking in loyalty. On the contrary we know that East has as much spirit as any other high school. Surely, here is a tangible way in which to express our appreciation of the school. In the spirit of good fellowship, let us lxx st for an associated alumni! r lllif li i:i h I tl.IJil Irl;. Ui-ii’l'i II13I i.'lih I i illimmm—

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mama (Cardinal Ufaarit Editor-in-Chicf Assistant . Elizabeth Wellington Business Manager . Myron Henry Assistant . . . Rov Lenhart . . [ Margaret Drew L,terarv ■ Edward Bade Helen Dunn Irving Roth Art . Organization Sports Photographer Anna Gavin Marian Webster Jesse Carpenter Wilbur Price Oswald Wyatt Everett Barton

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Workers on Wo oft l | SEE what a pretty desk we have before us! Isn't it unique? Look! Here is an exquisite production winding from one side to the other. Notice, 11 H it is black. Perhaps it is an impressionist’s picture of the river Lethe. And here we see deep gorges, and canyons. These are all in squares and straight lines, and jxrhaps represent better the work of a cubist. It may marvelously depict a child roller-skating; or it may be a gorgeous picture of a jelly lish. Who can tell? But look! Here comes the artist himself. Stand aside; do not disturb him in his fervor while making ambitious designs. Ah! Now he sharpens his delicate utensils. Now he rolls up his sleeves. He is at work. How well he keeps his balance with his feet curled up beneath him! How his eyes do glow with fiery ambition! How becoming is the graceful tilt of his head, and the outstretched tongue, which gently sways to the motion of his hand. He must lx some noted sculptor, and will no doubt contribute world-famed carvings to the collection of atramcntal paintings here so vividly portrayed. It must be an operose creation, for both his hand and tongue tremble violently. Now he puts in some cross lines and angles. At last the masterpiece is complete. How wonderful it must l c to persons who have the mind to appreciate such elevating, uplifting achievements. Now the sculptor stands off and surveys his work with a satisfied visage. Presently, with the eestaey of complacency ui on his brow, the marvelous one glides away. Approach, and examine the formidable product! It is nothing to you but cryptic and cabalistic signs. You become curious to understand their shrouded meaning. You go to Egypt. You laboriously study the demotic inscriptions upon the Rosetta stone and the tomb of Raineses II.; and the secret so long concealed from the wise scholars of these latter days is made gloriously manifest; for there, beneath the cuneiform hieroglyphs, may !)c read the simple words: WBIELPRUIRC DEERSRIISCEKB By a little study, you. too. may lx able to work out its significance. jfm null '(Thanks CK HE board extends iis most sincere thanks to the one thousand persons who J unhesitatingly and hesitatingly), bade god-speed to their precious half-dollars. May their leniency lx as great as their generosity. Yc also heartily thank Miss Jeter. Mr. Sjx hn, and Mr. Webster for their kind assistance, and Miss Whitten for her invaluable aid in art work. For business favors we are indebted to Mr. Robertson of the Architect-Bulletin Company, and to Mr. O’Shea of the Bureau of Engraving, who were ever ready to assist us in every way j ossiblc. We arc also deeply grateful to William Hodson and Samuel Sewall, loyal members of the alumni, whose experience and generous advice have aided us in avoiding many of tlx pitfalls that beset those who travel for the first time the way of editors. Paso eight