Elwood Community High School - Crescent Yearbook (Elwood, IN)

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THE NEW CRESCENT TIME ON YOUR HANDS To many of us the word hobbies may not have a very significant meaning. To know one's hobby is to know his character, and to make him a better friend. When we think of the word hobbies, we are reminded of two distinct phases: it may be considered as a pastime or as one’s work. Some people very much enjoy their special work and regard it as mere pleasure rather than a monotonous ordeal which they must go through every day. On the other hand a hobby may be extra work or enjoyment, and if used in this manner may be termed as a pastime. We all have our likes and dislikes, and this is clearly brought out when one chooses his hobby. By this we can see how it is so easy to determine one’s character by the hobby he or she chooses. There is a large variety of hobbies and if we were to learn the hobbies of several people, we would find this to be true. There are some people who like to work crossword puzzles, and find much enjoyment by doing so. This is a pastime and one that is entertaining as well as educational. Some people like to read, do garden work, fish, swim, hike, sew. These are all chosen according to the likes and the dislikes of the person choosing them. Other hobbies include creative work, constructive work, motoring, art, and many others which are too numerous to mention. Hobbies are the best way to characterize a person; and if we knew the hobbies of our teachers, perhaps we would understand and value their friendship more. TEACHERS HOBBIES Mr. Nuding-—Automobile driving. Mr. Lindley—Pinochle and billiards. Mr. Forney—Cabinet making. Mr. Kratli—Constructive work. Mr. Ashton—Fishing. Mr. G. Smith—Hunting. Miss Grosswege—Reading. Miss McDermitt—Sewing and gardening. Mr. Waymire—Bird study. Miss Allen—Basketball games. Miss Cox—Gardening. Miss Price—Golfing and swimming. Miss Nuzum-—Having parties. Mr. Hosier—Sports follower. Miss Foote—Writing poetry. Mr. Shinn—Sports. Miss Nutt—Sewing and cooking. Mrs. Records—Reading. Mr. Davis—Sports. Mr. House—Aviation work. Miss Grishaw—Creative work. Miss Koons—Handwork and swimming. Mr. Hillis—Mechanics. Supt. Smith—Fishing. Mr. Brown—Fishing. Miss McCammon—Music and interior decorating. Miss Kantner—Reading magazines. Miss Benedict—Art. Pag Seventeen

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THE NEW CRESCENT Miss Nutt (upper photo) and a scene in the school library. We have reason to be proud of our school library. It is not only a place where the students may broaden their minds, but it is also a nice place to meet that certain girl friend or pal, providing you can secure a library permit. And what a satisfactory place to sleep! There's no danger of being hit by paper wads or rulers as in the study hall—much. But we are being more facetious than truthful; for, in spite of some students using the library for purposes not intended, there are many of a more-industrious nature who find the library indispensable to their work. The library has increased each year in popularity since its beginning in 1930. It is under the efficient supervision of Miss Martha Nutt, University of Illinois, De Pauw university, A.B. Butler university. Every subject that is studied in high school, or perhaps we should say every subject that is taught, along with many others are thoroughly reviewed by the reference books in the library. There are seven complete sets of the latest encyclopedias, a set of history encyclopedias, and dictionaries covering the English and a few foreign languages departments. The equipment of the library is of fine quality and is kept in good condition. Also, credit must be given to our efficient library assistants. They give willingly of their time in keeping the library in order, if possible. We know their assistance is of great help to Miss Nutt. COURTESY Courtesy! How often we hear that word, and yet how often we neglect its true-meaning. Thank you” and if you please” mean nothing if the expressions are used without sincerity. Of course, to use these phrases without meaning them is better than overlooking them entirely, but what a happy world this would be if everyone were truly courteous! To be able to thank people gracefully, to perform small services willingly, and beg pardon easily, to be sincere—THAT is truly being courteous. Page Sixteen

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the new crescent A NEW BEGINNING We started here as freshmen; (You’ve heard that one before?) But please, don't stop here: Read on a little more. Our freshman class was different From former classes here, We weren’t as green as usual: We had more pride than fear. We made good use of our pride And passed the freshman stage To embark on another year; We were now of sophomore age. We began to stall” now and then As sophs” are apt to do; We felt that everything was stale, That nothing was ever new. We were roused from our dilemma By that little thing called card,” We realized we’d have to work And so we did, quite hard. Struggling on till the end of the year We passed to the junior class; Ah! now we were upper classmen— Gee, was it true at last? With seniors close, we strove to be As much like them as we could. So as to be dignified next year And behave as seniors should. That term passed quickly— All too soon, we thought— For we had begun to realize What the end to us had brought. It brought us the fact that We had but one more year To spend with Alma Mater, The school to us most dear. We’re seniors now, after three years The end, for us, is here, The highest class in E. H. S.— What makes us feel so queer? We think we should be happy Care-free, jolly, glad, But there’s something that holds us back, Something that makes us sad. For now we must leave our school, We must bid her last adieu, We must say goodbye forever To the good old Red and Blue. No more will we enter the portals Of dear old E. H. S., The sdiool of our happy childhood, The school we loved the best. We hate to leave but we cannot stay, We must travel another way, A new beginning—another day, But such is life, they say. —Rita Higgins.