Johnstown High School - Spectator Yearbook (Johnstown, PA)

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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.

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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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SPECTATOR , 21 The bank cashiers of the various assemblies, met in the Auditorium, Monday, Sept. l8, to discuss the plans for the coming year. The first banking day was on Tuesday, Sept. l9, and it is hoped that the students will take advantage of this opportunity to save their money. Chapel exercices, which all students were eager to attend were held on Sept. 20th and Zlst. These exercises were given over to football. Talks were given by Stanley Kitzmiller, business manager of the tearn, and by John Maley, captain of the team. Mr. Saylor, who made the football camp such a huge success, gave a short talk concerning the camp and the program scheduled for this season. The football drive closed Sept. 22. By Tuesday, Sept. 26, money for 600 tickets had been handed in. K One of the largest and best mass meetings ever held in J. H. S. was held on Friday, Sept. 22, the day before the first game. The student body showed their school spirit, and got up some pep for the game, the following day. The follow- ing football song, written by Lillian Marshall, scored a hit with the student body: Come now, fellows, it's up to you, Show a bit of pep for the Black and Blue. And our colors will shine, like the stars in the sky, While we keep on cheering for Johnstown High ! just a bit of pep and melody Will add the tune of winning to the game, you see, And tho it seems we're losing, don't give up and sigh, But keep on cheering for Johnstown High! Chapel exercises held Sept. 27th and l8th, were taken up with a discussion of The Student Council. Mr. Ripple gave an interesting address, pointing out the aims and Value of a Student Council. Evelyn Nelson, Edith Resley, Albert Seihl, and Vincent Hartnett also spoke about the council. The band, appearing for the first time, in their attractive new uniforms, furnished the music for the exercises. The musical program included two numbers by a boys' quartet. The quar- tet, consisting of Thomas Cherry, first tenorg Earl White, sec- ond tenorg Lawrence Fritz, baritoneg and Raymond Kellar, bass, presented i'On the Chapel Steps, and Drink To Me Only With Thine Eyes.