Johnstown High School - Spectator Yearbook (Johnstown, PA)

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SPECTATOR 19 be growing tired of repeated operations on an old subject. Halt-I would have erased the picture and ignored the treas- ured proscenium drop curtain-faithful green. Now let us dream- The stage woodwork is mahogany and the old green front curtains are scarcely recognizable in their refurbished glory. Behind this the proscenium arch framed by a beau- tiful drop and with a full curtain, which, when open, forms a draped back effect. The background is a beautiful cyclorama on which colored lights are played and on this stage a grad- uating class, or again with a beautiful set piece before which our own Thespians are enacting the drama. Bright lights, color, beauty and music-this is the dream we would create. For such a project the cost would be roughly estimated at fB2,000. Nor is such an amount beyond our capabilities to subscribe. Let'it come in the form of a Christmas present fahead of time, from each student and each alumnus, twenty- five cents for each year since graduation. This, we believe, to be an economical and proportioned means of raising such a fund. The time for action is now, as the condition of things bears unquestionable witness. It remains for some class to take the initiative. It is our fond hope that the coming graduating class may have its graduation framed in a picture such as it would be well proud of. Meanwhile the question is open for discussion. Let us have an expression from the student body the faculty, the principal, and the alumni. If we mean action the reality of the third dream is not far removed from the dream itself. B. R. AN APPRECIATION On September 27, when our High School Band appeared in the auditorium, they presented a very attractive appearance in new uniforms which were the gift of the Chamber of Com- merce. It is very gratifying to know that busy men are interested ,in our high school organizations and ready to help us make our school better. This generosity on the part of the Chamber of Commerce is an evidence of this interest. We students appreciate their kindness and herewith wish to express our gratitude. E. N. N.

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18 SPECTATOR c A X3 ' ' The Third Dream Classes may come and classes may go but our old stage set stays on forever. This is the period of the year when flying squadrons are combing the nation in the interest of their Alma lVlaters and when returning classes are dreaming new dreams or are enjoy- ing the harvest of old ones. At this time such as the latter is our case in that our High School Band is a reality and the dream of Student Government, though it has come out of a hazy past, still it is our beautiful dream for a' that. Now for the third dream--a new stage set and an audi- torium redressed to harmonious agreement. Somewhere there is a saying that the age of mari is measured by the relics of man, and verily we may say that this is a truth. What exam- ple stands so prominently before us as the present stage set and the auditorium which accentuates the effect of decay and decrepit age. Let us recall the present picture. First the worn stage front where generations of bache- lors' rows have scraped their mark. Then the once fine front curtain punctured with holes and sadly in need of a thorough Hdry cleaning. Back of this those everfaithful lean- ing pillars, which, like shabby loafers on a street corner, dis- grace the wings. Forming the very background is that pas- toral set with its still stream and bench upon which no actor ever sat. Nor do not let us in recalling this picture forget the old green set with its ever elusive doors and.windows which have changed places with one another so often that it has ceased to become a game of locating the strayed members. As for the shade of green fit is always greenj if it isn't one shade, have patience, the Art Department will come around to it. Pity the Art Department--the usurgeonn who must

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F x 20 SPECTATOR NEWNS The Johnstown Senior High School opened on Sept. 5, l922. The organization this year differed slightly from that of last year. The programs had been compiled previous to the first day of school. These programs could not be altered with- out special permission. This did away with confusion, and real work was started the second day. The Music Department is one of the most interesting in the school. The chorus classes are to practice three-part work, and they will participate in chapel exercises. The Glee Clubs have been organized. No pupil is allowed to join who has not passed the vocal and music-reading tests. The Band, which has been at work all summer, and the Orchestra, which was reorganized Monday, Sept. l l, will participate in the various school activities. Mr. Odell, Director of Music, expects to organize a Girls' Orchestra, a Saxophone Choir, and a Male Quartet. ' 4 The Drawing Department is very proud to state that over twenty-five percent. of its students are boys. This department is working for the Annual Exhibition, which will be held later in the year. g, Very interesting chapel exercises were held Sept. 13th and I4th, which were given over to the Spectator. A plea for literary contributions to the Spectator was made by Edith Resley, and a plea for subscriptions to the Spectator was made by Brandon Rhodehamel. A chart was used to show the standing of the various classes. The drive closed Tuesday, Sept. l9, with a total of 700 subscriptions, the chart showing that 90? of the Seniors had subscribed, 6079 of the Juniors, 25723 of the Sophomores, and 14W of the Freshmen. The Term Vlll Class held a meeting, Friday, Sept. I5. At this meeting the election of officers took place with the fol- lowing resultsz President, Robert Bowersg Vice-President, Clifford Small, Secretary, Kathryn Gocherg Treasurer, Floyd Waters. The Term VII Class held a meeting, Monday, Sept. 18. The election of officers was held, the results being as follows: President, John Maleyg Vice-President, Madeleine Elliott, Secretary, Mary Blanche Fosterg Treasurer, Louise Krebs.