Madera Union High School - Blue and White Yearbook (Madera, CA)

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419,45) Stigh School KHnnual, VOL. I. MADERA, CAL., JUNE 1, 1899. INO w= 2) High School Annual. PUBLISHED BY The Madera High School. Editor in Chief, - Associate Editor, Assistant Editor, Business Manager, - Assistant Manager, Louise Mordecai Mayme Saunders Sophia Wolters W. J. Clark F. J. Cook + HE ANNUAL now makes its appearance A) for the second time, to greet those whose Cl’ acquaintance was made last year, and to : try its fortune once again in the great world. Perhaps we could make greater headway if the paper were issued monthly, but we feel that our school is not of sufficient size at present to justify such a step, and the burden would be greater than the pleasure. But by sending out a little volume at the end of every term, the pupils hope to inter- est outsiders in their school work, and at the same time to produce, with each revolving year, something to show that their time has been both pleasantly and profitably spent. We have tried to show both the serious and the joyful sides of our school life, and have introduced some topics of especial interest to the citizens of Madera, so that our subscribers as well as school- mates might be entertained. We hope the editors of the next ANNUAL may receive as generous assistance from all as we have enjoyed. We wish them the very best success. ae editors and business managers wish to express their heartfelt thanks and sincerest appre- ciation to all who have aided us in any way toward the publication of the ANNUAL. To our advertisers we feel that great thanks is due, for we realize that the financial part of the paper is indeed very important. Among the business men our managers have met with great success. This only tends to show the interest taken in our High School by the citizens. To the contribu- ee tors among our High School students we extend our appreciation for their kindness and the labor which they have spent upon their topics. In conclusion, the editors hope that the results of our efforts have not been a disappointment to our many friends and well-wishers. see Wr are pleased to hear so many good reports of our former pupils and graduates. Although they have left our school, we feel that we have still some claim, however small, upon them. We always feel that their joys or sorrows are ours and that their success is our success. We hope that all our former members feel that in what- ever clime they may be, or in what vicissitude of fortune they may be cast, they carry with them the best wishes of the M. H. S. Is rr necessary to remind our pupils and friends to patronize our advertisers? Remember ‘‘one good turn deserves another.”’ ze Secraee WISHING to have a story in the ANNUAL this year, each member of the school was urged to try his power in that direction. The one we consider best has been published; but there were many good ones, and the only regret is that there was not room for more. ‘The editors appreciate the interest shown in this new branch and hope the authors of the many unpublishea stories will not feel as if their work was wasted. i ess As THE name of our paper suggested no suit- able decoration for the cover, the editors were at a loss to arrange a design, and took the liberty of putting on their class motto. We think it is a good idea and hope to establish the precedent, that each succeeding ANNUAI, may bear the motto of the graduating class. cance SHOULD anyone object to any item in the ANNUAL, pray do not blame the editors; and most of all do not tell them your troubles—they have a multitude of their own. kA) 4 MADERA COUNTY FREE LIBRARY MADERA, CALIF,

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HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL. Debating Society. OR the benefit of those who have expressed i a desire to be present during the meeting ! of the Debating Society and have not been , able to attend, I will endeavor to outline briefly the proceedings of a session: Time, 2:45 Friday afternoon. President Cunningham took the chair, and ina tone that made the walls ring, commanded the Society to come to order. First in order, reading of minutes. Secretary Woodson proceeded in the reading of her report, which, being correct, stood approved as read. The Critic’s report of previous fol- lowed, and could easily - distinguish the debaters by the flush or smile on their faces when their work was criticised or commended, as the % session one case might be. The next in order was the quotations, among which were some bright and laughable ones, others old and dry. The President then with the voice of a Web- ster declared the floor to the debaters in their respective turns. The debaters, when their names were called, addressed the chair and the society, and then proceeded with their debate. ‘The boys, asa rule, delivered their speeches with all the oratorical powers of an Edmund Burke; while the girls, with all the tenderness of a woman’s heart, pleaded earnestly and tenderly for the cause which they represented, and lost many telling glances by devoting their eyes to their papers rather than to the audience. After the debate again could be heard the echo of the President’s and: the steady he collected voice, ‘‘Prepare your ballots,’’ tread of the Sergeant-at-arms as them. ‘These were now counted and the winning side announced: Unfinished business claimed the attention of the Society, and sometimes during this there were sharp debates over points of order, lasting from five to ten minutes. New business followed and the Society selected a question and elected debaters. Motion to adjourn next in order, and being car- ried, the President declar ed the Society adjourned. ; Jas Jog) “ito Library. UR school library, though considerably Af) reve: than none, is not dignified enough in a ; character, pretentious enough in its dimen- : sions, or sufficiently supplied with books, for so prominent an adjunct to the school. Never- theless itis a spot particularly dear to the scholars and will be cherished forever in their souls as the most delightful place for stolen confabs, stage whispers and conspiracies that was ever devised. In the first place its appearance has a most homelike aspect and seems to invite confidence and communication. Inviting lunch baskets may be seen innocently reposing against a dignified Cicero, or a forbidding Latin grammar and hats calmly rest on the same shelves. ‘The trophies of sport also lend attraction to the eye, for baseballs, tennis balls, bats and boxing gloves mingle en- ticingly with books, while rackets (not always tennis) can sometimes be disclosed. Delightful seats are often constructed out of fat gazetteers, and a very pleasant view of the stairs and back hall can be had through a back window. ing episodes can often be viewed unespied in this way, especially when the Middle Physics class happens to be experimenting on that melodious organ pipe or looking for the stars. The number of persons and things this little place can hold is surprising when one knows that it is only nine feet long and six feet wide. Won- derful to tell, there is still much empty space on its shelves and plenty of room for many new ‘Touch- volumes. Although we have the most necessary reference books, the works of fiction are sadly lacking. Other references are needed which should of course be gotten first, but the others are also im- portant, for amusement and leisure, as well as improvement. It should be the earnest aim of all to enlarge both branches of our library, for, fellow school- mates, when you are pressed for room you can choose another trysting place, but none of us can afford to do without books. Va O9: