Johnstown High School - Spectator Yearbook (Johnstown, PA)

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12 THE SPECTATOR for January 9th was as follows; recitation, Mary Finlon; composition, Webster Saylor: short story, Maud Lohr; com- position, Eva Morris. The debate, the subject of which was “Resolved, That labor unions are a benefit to our country,” was won by the negative, upheld by Marietta Mellinger and Hugh Anstead, while the affirmative was supported by Helen Lowman and Emil Franke. On January 15th the program was as follows: Topics of Today, Sam Rabinowitz; recitation, Elsie Buckey; short story, Minnie Bluvette. The debate was won by the affirmative, the question being “Resolved, That President Roosevelt was justified in acknowledging Panama as a free country. ” R. L., ’o7. The meetings of the Lincoln Literary Society have been very interesting because the members have made it a point to be well prepared. The orations and declamations given by Rose Wilt, Francis Wolle, Ethel Hesselbine, Leola Strayer, Marian Richards, Elmer Hoffman, and Margaret Young are worthy of special mention. On January 8th there was an election in the Society resulting in the following: Walter Friedline, President; Vera Smith, Vice-President; Frank Hoerle, Secretary. There has been nothing doing in the class since the elec- tion of officers, who are: John Lindsey, president; Todd Cochran, secretary. The class colors are gold and white. D. s., ’07- Wh a The Public Says HE CHICAGO PUBLIC, which, together with the Johns- town Journal and other papers, printed extracts from the November Spectator, has the following to say under its regular periodical review: The Spectator, published by the students of the Johns- town (Pa.) High School, as exemplified by its Thanksgiving number, is a model in amateur journalism, and is very far above the ordinary grade of school publications. Not only is the editorial ability of a high order, but the contributions, both humorous and serious, are notably good. That of “W. H., in '05—Are We Worse Than Our Fathers,” is especially worthy of notice for its patriotic insight and impressive argu- ment as well as its literary excellence. te.

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THE SPECTATOR it dandy, pure light blue and black silk, with the letters J. H. S. in gold. We regret to say that the story which was awarded the prize in the recent contest was not original, nence the prize was not given to the writer. It was copied word for word from a Sunday paper, but unfortunately this was not discovered until after the Christmas number was issued. Hence the pennant will be given to the winner of this contest, with the same judges as before: Miss McAdams, Rufus Blauch, and the editor-in-chief of the Spectator. The “Four Hundred’s” Latest No jewels in public; no lights in boxes at operas; for it is extremely vulgar to be gazed at by the “ common people.”—Press. “ Extremely vulgar” that the common herd Should merit e’en the recognition given By those who court and nurture their opinion— Oh, brilliant butterflies ! how oft you’ve erred Ere this new fad condoned those sins forgiven !— Yet modesty! how meek this latest minion! True! vulgar would that “common people” be, That e’en would gaze upon those empty heads Bedecked in all that latest fools devise; Yet far aside from feared “vulgarity,” There may be other more important dreads. That lead this host to hide their threadbare lies. Perhaps the common herd of those who toil And starve in hovels ’neath the palaced hall That shines resplendent with the banquet glare, May learn to know that of the banquet spoil The hand of idleness hath not made all, And that the laborer hath made a share. W. H. ’05. Pre Freshmaai Societies HE Union Philosophical Society, which is composed of Sections 1 and 2 of the Junior B Class, recently elected the following officers: President, Daniel Jones; Vice-Pres- ident, John Luker; Secretary, Minnie Koontz. The program

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THE SPECTATOR High School Happenings ♦JOEFRESHED from the recent vacation, the student-body « has returned to its books with more energy than here- tofore. With the exception of a few days in March, the remainder of the term will be unbroken by vacations. The new members elected to the Spectator staff have assisted in the preparation of this issue. The Seniors have finished solid geometry and are now taking up trigonometry. Who locked Mr. Dawson on the roof ? is a question which is at present confronting the faculty. Mary Griffith, ’06, has gone to Philadelphia for several weeks to have her eyes treated. The University Extension Lectures began on Thursday evening, January 14th, in the auditorium. Mr. J. G. Carter Troop, A. M., Assistant Professor of English Literature in Chicago University, has charge of the lectures. The authors discussed by Mr. Troop are Emerson, Whittier, Longfellow, Lowell, Holmes, and Hawthorne. The classes of botany and physiology have been formed to take up the studies named for the remainder of the term. The “ Wang-Doodle Club” still holds its meetings in “Dill’s Coffee House.” The club rivals an art school for drawing. High School has been well represented on the ice this winter. Miss Moses, however, seemed to have been on too much, for she is now suffering from “the grip.” Andy Kerr’s hand has been in a sling for some time. Does “Doc.” Schramm wish to study medicine so that he can write M. D. after his name ? Every one knows who M. D. is. The Athletic Association has rented the armory hall for the purpose of practicing basketball. Don Lindsey has been elected assistant manager of the team. The person who locked that door is as low as United States steel common.