Harbor High School - Mariner Yearbook (Ashtabula, OH)

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lNTER-CLASS DEBATES As a departure in literary work. llurhur High Schiml took up debuting this year tor the tirxt time in its histrnwx 011 Dec. 18, 1912:. the, Senim's heltl the ilI'Sl tlUlJulU, ml the sub- ject, Resolved that the United States is tiustitietl in increas- ing her navy. The ailirmittive speakers were Hurry Slumg, Lorna McKinnun. and Harold Hills: thnse ut' the negative were Ray Holtzm, liuth Carr. and Wells Ashley. The zillii'm- ative won. Those chosen tn represent the Seiiiurs in the Senittlt-Jttilittl' Debate were Ruth Carr. Harry Skiing. and Harold Hills. The Juniors held their preliminary on Feb. 26, 1914, their subject heing, ltRosnlved that the L'nited States should intervene in Mexico. The :thirimttive speakers were John Close. Aini Kottari, and John Grant; the negative were, Rus- sell Miller. izilph McConnell and Richard tle Noble. The at'- tirmative wun. The speakers Chusen as the class representai tives were tinssell Miller. Richard tle NUllGl. and John Close On March L7, 19H. the intercluss debate was held, the subject being iesolved that the eity manager form of govern- ment should he adopted by Ashtahulzi. The Seninrs took the negative and the Juninrs the uttirmative. The. latter won by a twcrto-mie vote. A Silver iming cup was awarded to the winners. This will be held by the class until they are defeated. The rlelmtes were much enjoyed by the students and it is hoped that they will be cuntinued hy the coming classes, Next year Harbor High expects IO enter the circle of inter- scholastic debate and thus brmulen our field of schtml activities.

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DECLAMATION CONTESTS In the past. programs given by the H. H. S. have been for the sake of entertainment. This year a marked change has taken place. Former customs have been set aside and literary development has been made the primary aim. In accordance with this the first semester was devoted to decla- Inzttitm t-mltests etntl the second, to debates. A Senior Preliminary was held Oct. 31, 1913 and the following selections were given: The First Settler's Story ................. Florence Dibell Little Nell in Prison ........................ Ana Burger Piano Sula ............................ Maude VValwnrth Scene at the Natural Bridge .................. Ethel Gillen Jimmie liutlel' and the Owl ............... Anna Anderson Vocal 5010 ..... Senia Altonen t'unnrtr AKathryn O'Leary The Painter of' Seville ................... Earl McConnell Class Song Anna Anderson, Ethel Gillen, and Earl McConnell were the successful contestants. The Juniors held their preliminary Contest Nov. 13, 19123; the following program was rendered: The Recrmsidered Verdict .................. Russell Miller The Clock 0n the Stairs ................... Mary Mulcahy Karl the Martyr ............................. Olga Rintn Cornet Solo ........................... Ralph McConnell The Skeleton in Armor .................. Howard Findley The Boy Hero ............................ Adessa Large Jean Vuljean ............................... John Grant Class Song Adessa Large, Mary Mulcahx. and Russell Miller were selected to represent the Juniors. The Final Contest took place Tuesday Evening, Dec. 16. The Program was as follows; Selection by the Orchestra The Minister's Black Nance .................. Ethel Gillen Vocal Sela ............................... Senia Altonen The Ride of Jennie McNeil ................ Mary Mulcahy The Land of Shining Gold .................. Adessa Large Piann Sole Waunetta Smith The Dying Trooper ...................... Earl McConnell The Stage Driverys Story .................. Russell Miller Vocal Solo. Senia Altnnen. Ruth Howard, Eleanore Schlegelmilch The Smallpox Sign ...................... Anna Anderson Selection by the Orchestra Anna Anderson of the Senior Class received the first prize, a half eagle; Russell Miller of the Junior Class, the second prize, a quarter eagle. All were pleased at the out- come of the contests. '21

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THE GERMAN CLUB The German Club 01' the Harlmr High School held its meeting Monday, December let. There were forty in at tendunt'e The members received their guests in the assembly room. where Herman games led by Naomi Whelpley, Gretchen Espy. and Ray Hottan. were indulged in. All then went to the auditorium. where the program was given. It was as fnllnws: Ein Sang .......... HDeutschland. Deutschland uber Alles Der Gauze Kluh Ein Vnrtmgen Einkehr Scheme Herr Shriver Em Sung ........................... Wlohtmy Schmoker Eine mrige deutsche Klztsse und Herr Buml Cine wiedergesagte Geschichte Fraulein Michztm Ein Vortmgen Hanschen Fraulein Feldmeyer Ein V'nrtragen ............... HDas zerbmchene Ringlein Fraulein Salgen Das Schauspiel ............. uEin Moderener UnglucksfaIV Ein Sung .............................. HHeidenroslein Der gauze Klub Alice Micham President The mutations were well glven and showed good prepa- ration. The jokes by Mr. Shriver were enjoyed by all. The number which created most laughter. however, was the one given by last year's German Class of girls when they sang ttJohnny Schmoker led by Mr. Bunn, dressed as a German professor. The play, HA Modern Catastrophe in three scenes, written by Lorna McKinmm. Howard Findley. Harold Hllsi and Harry Skoog was a great success. The Characters were as follows: Herr Mueller .......................... Richard de Noble Frau Mueller ........................... Hulda Swanson Gretchen Mueller ........................ Mildred Nelson Wilhelm Mueller ............................ John Grant Die Mutter der Frau Mueller .............. Sophia Swakko Herr Schmidt .............................. Robert Cook Frau Schmidt ........................ Martha Sandberg Ihre Kinder, Lucy Kennedy. Vincentina Napoletano. Harold Hills, Gilbert Nettleton Der Auslaufer .............................. Ray Holtan - After the program all returned to the assembly where a llght lunch was served. Everyone returned home feeling that he had had a most delightful and interesting evening. 23