Ensley High School - Jacket Yearbook (Birmingham, AL)

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THE GLEAM 31 fortune to obtain Mr. Graves in his place. Miss Brown, one of our advisers last year, remains with us and this brings joy to all the members. Although some of our members are out for the football team and cannot be out at night, (you know), we always have a “peppy” meeting with a good program and plenty of fun. Of course, we have our athletic meets such as boxing, basketball games, etc.; and last, but not least, our initiations which get the best attendance, for the doomed '‘Neophytes” even get attended to, and every member is present to administer the “Nectar of the Gods.” We also have a ‘‘swell” social gathering occasionally at which we forget all our troubles and eat until our hearts are content. One of these gatherings has already passed. At our next social affair, the girl friends of the members are to be present. On the whole, the Hi-Y is doing most excellent work. It is instilling into the boys high ideals of manly Christian character. -----------:o:----------- The Art Club The Art Club has taken a new start this year. The members seem to be taking a fresh interest in its progress, and we are certain that things will happen now that have never happened in the past history of the club. We have put on a school-wide membership campaign that is working wonders. The total enrollment of the club is larger than it has ever been before, and we hope to make it still larger. Upon the invitation to become members of the Art Club in times past people have said: ‘‘I really can’t join; I can’t draw a straight line.” Few people can do so successfully without the aid of a T-square or a ruler. The purpose of the club, however, is not to make painters of us. but to teach us to know and to appreciate the paintings we already have. Our program for the current year is the study of modern artists and illustrators. “Neysa McMein” was the subject at our first meeting, and this program was followed by a study of “Charles Dana Gibson.” The officers of the Art Club are: President—Willie Mae Copeland. Vice-President—Virginia Averyt. Secretary—Sara McCauley. Treasurer—Augusta Kyle. Chaplain—Irene Wells. Critic—Louise Howland. Press Reporters—Louise Cochran and Ivy Smales. -----------:o:----------- The Pen and Ink Club The Pen and Ink Club is probably the youngest organization in Ens-ley High School. Every student in school who is taking free-hand drawing

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30 THE GLEAM the Ensley High School. Mr. Brazil is an international entertainer for the Kiwanis Clubs of America. He held our students spellbound every minute he was on the platform. Mr. Brazil was the distinguished guest of the Ensley Kiwanis Club on October 23. The members of the Delphian Society took an active part in the observance of Better Speech Week. On Thursday of that week the Delphians gave a program at assembly at which time they buried Mr. B. English” for good and all. The stunt was one of the best of the week. JOKES ABOUT DELPHIAN MEMBERS What would happen if Earl Slye did not speak to Edith Nickel every day? Have you seen Saul Kaufman walk down the hall every day with On-zell Aldrich, Hazel Moore, Bernice O’Hear, Ethel Farrell, Inez Sloan, or—, or—? Watch your step, Saul. Our Shieks this year: Leonard Smith, Thomas Barrett, David Kaufman, Hardwick McLaren, Bryan Faireloth, Frank Carlton and Aaron Rosenfeld. ------------:o:---------- Shakespeareans The Shakespearean Society was organized in 1915. and since that time has grown steadily. Wayne Wagner was the president at the time of organization, and the membership was eighteen. We now have an active membership of about sixty-five. The Shakespeareans are delighted to have as their president this year, Earl Underwood, one of the distinguished cheer leaders of E. H. S. How well he fills his place can be testified to by all who attended the Ensley-Phillip’s football game. Earl was the pride of all Shakespeareans that day. Our organization has many outstanding students among its members. Besides the president our other officers are Harold Marty. Vice-President; Edwin Braswell, Secretary; Carlton Bryant, Treasurer; Hudson Shumate, chaplain. ----------:o:---------- Hi-Y Club OFFICERS ..................................Edward Trouilias .....................................Newton Jones ..................................Bradley Dehaney ...................................Burk Hargrave Advisers—Miss Brown, Mr. Graves. Sponsor—Irene Wells. The Hi-Y Club is now at its best with the pick of the boys from the student body, all in their Junior or Senior year. This year we lost our old, beloved, and cherished Monarch.” Mr. Kegley, but we have had the good President .... Vice-President Secretary .... Treasurer ....

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32 THE GLEAM or has ever taken it, is eligible to membership. We surely have a “snappy bunch,” and we are doing good work. This club is without a doubt the most democratic club in the high school, a club where every member does his or her work touching elbow’s with every other member. If the students are interested in improving their natural talents, the Pen and Ink Club is the place for them. Later on, the members of the club hope to furnish some drawings for “The Gleam.” Officers for the semester are: President—Gladys Fuller. Vice-President—Pauline Vincent. Treasurer—Walton Gandy. Press Reporter—Beatrice Vincent. Secretary—Willie Mae Copeland. GLADYS FULLER. '24. ----------:o:---------- Senior Glee Club The Senior Glee Club has been divided into two parts: the Tenors and Basses. On Tuesday and Thursday at 8 A. M., the Tenors meet at the conservatory and on Wednesday at the same time the Basses meet. The purpose this year is to have a strong quartet in the Senior Glee Club. We not only want to help out in assembly, but want to give performances of our own to show' the people what we are doing. Now, boys, come and help us show the people what the Senior Glee Club stands for. The following are members: Tenors—James, Waggoner. Murray Caw’thorne, Earle Slye, Pickens Seroyer, Aaron Rosenfeld, Ralph Morrow, Charles Crum, Edwin Braswell, Ferrell Hagood, Carlton Bryan. Raymond Fayet, Oliver Branch, I ouie Zeigler. Basses—Earl Underw’ood, Elbert Sills, Lomax Haidus, Roland Smith, Cecil Folmar, Bryan Faircloth, Claud Parked, Clair Parked, Bid Scott, Charles Sanders. Harken Singleton, Hudson Shumate. The Junior Glee Club Every Monday and Friday morning at eight o'clock, the Junior Glee Club meets at the conservatory. There has not been so very much done among the smaller boys until the last two years. Now’ we have about forty boys, who have pledged to help for the purpose of working out part songs for assembly—and other gatherings. The school is going to give three-tenths credit for good work. The following officers have been elected: President—Billy Cochran. Vice-President—Vernon Patrick. Secretary-Treasurer—Page Riley.