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

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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.

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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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IIIK K CRESCENT WHAT’S IN A NAME? Seniors. Just what does that word mean to you ? Does it mean merely the position of being the highest in the rank and file of Elwood High School, or does it mean something more loyal, more true, and more expressive to you? To all of us the word Senior” should signify dignity, nobleness, and excellence in our character, which inspires or commands others to respect us. We should consider and look upon this title with appreciation and admiration. It is a title which marks us with faithfulness, having fulfilled our duty to deserve such merit; which marks us as holding high rank, as we are now the elder and more educated students of E. H. S.; which marks us with a loftiness of style and manner; and lastly, which marks us as true and devoted students of our Alma Mater. We, who are Seniors, should strive earnestly to fulfill our duty and live up to this name. We should set good examples to the underclassmen, and prove ourselves worthy of such a respectful title. Several of the members of the 4B Class got together in the gymnasium on Tuesday evening, October 24, for a Hallowe'en Party. Miss McDermitt and Miss Nutt acted as chaperons. During the evening bunco was enjoyed and the prize for high score was won by Miss McDermitt; low score, Ruth Bolinger. Arvona Dowell won the prize for guessing the closest number of jelly beans in a jar. After the bean guessing contest, each person was given five beans, and told to get as many beans from the others by making them say yes,” or no.” Well, this didn’t last long because almost everyone ate his. Miss Nutt held out pretty well, but you should have seen her hands at the close of the evening. Dart throwing and radio music were enjoyed. And oh, yes—some even tried making baskets with the basketball. You no doubt have found out by now that Dottie DeHority is a pretty good shot. Refreshments were then served, but no one seemed to mind this. At 9:30 everyone helped to straighten up the gymnasium and lights were extinguished. Everyone was out by that time, however. Bidding our chaperons goodnight, everyone departed declaring an enjoyable evening. (We almost didn't recover from the hilarious excitement of that evening. Such whooping it up” you never saw.) r p HALLOWE’EN PARTY Nineteen