Mechanic Arts High School - M Yearbook (St Paul, MN)

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Qs r,L.s--,- . , ,M T H E Of the golden coins the keeper, Of the silver coins the keeper. In the month of Merry Christmas, I In the joyous month, December, Santa Claus was guest of honor At a jolly celebration Of the temple's maids and warriors. Days then passed until the new year, Nineteen hundred five and twenty. In the month of January, Tribal heads again were chosen. Ford of Marshall, he the Small Chief, Greatest of the warriors, Small Chief Edna Schwartz, a chief though lesser: Anne of Pehrson, record-keeper, Dorothy Crawford, treasure-keeper. And the noble warriors labored, Labored to reopen market, Offered there 'lballoon-tire sinkersf' Wholly masculine, these sinkers, Added thus unto their treasures, To their coins of gold and silver. Came in May the Junior-Senior, Great and joyous celebration, To the beat of throbbing tom-toms, To the moan of wailing HsaXes, Danced the junior maids and warriors, Danced the senior maids and warriors. When they had become acquainted With the paths of higher knowledge, With the Latin conjugations, With the algebraic symbols, Big Chief Lange elevated To a higher plane his warriors, Stately Seniors now his warriors In the fall of live and twenty. Staberow was still the Small Chief, Mildred Olson chief beneath him, Colfer-guard O'Bryen, Cyril Record-keeper, Rice called Wilbur, And a sale of sweet confections, Lolly-pops, a sweet confection, Added to their flowing coffers. In the month of chill November, Issued by the class of Seniors Far and wide a call of welcome. A reunion in the temple Of the maidens and the warriors, Called Alumni, maids and warriors 1 'A M JUNE, 1926 And soon after there was feasting In the Hall of Nettie, feasting, Great rejoicing of the warriors Victors on the field of football, Braves who carried far the pig-skin Symbol of the battle, pig-skin. When a drama was presented, 'lThe Romantic Age, a drama, By the senior maids and warriors. Coached by Florence surnamed Fosbrokeg Great success the presentation. Days then passed till February, Nineteen hundred six and twenty. Then the mighty senior tribesmen Met again in solemn conclave, Cast their lots now for the last time. Staberow again the Small Chief, Ashley Robinson, his helper, Dorothy Roe, the treasure-guarder, Rice called Wilbur, the recorder, Of their tribal meets, recorder. And they gave unto the temple Sorely needed case for trophies, Massive case for battle plunder, Trophies large and small, the plunder, In assembly Big Chief Lange Read aloud the Roll of Honor, Names of those who had won merit, Merit in their course of studies. Days of learning were now over, Learning of the maids and warriors. Big Chief Lange's maids and warriors, For the time had reached the June-tide, Nineteen hundred six and twenty, Happy month of graduation. db You talk for a while, Abie: my hands are cold. :JE Down in front! shouted the freshman as he looked in the mirror during the mus- tache contest. k

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v if 19 30 f gf WT. 1-I JUNE, 1926 Organizations THE STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council began its term's Work with a very marked and exciting pres- idential election which clearly showed the important part the Student Council has be- gun to play in school affairs. Murdock Beaton was elected president, and Laurence Berman, vice-president. Joyce Peterson was chosen secretary by the Council. The new Council successfully carried out the work begun by last year's governing body. The traffic problem has been attend- ed to so well that it is practically solved. The service committee of the Student Coun- cil has been of great use this term in keep- ing order in school, welcoming strangers, and taking care of study classes. Among other things initiated by the Council this term has been the movement against smoking. A committee has been ap- pointed to investigate the possibilities of a new gymnasium. MUSIC DEPARTMENT At the beginning of the second term the Mechanic Arts music department consisted of 300 members. Records prove that never be- fore in our history has there been such a large enrollment in this department. As soon as the classes were organized they immediately began work on The Pirates of Penzance, an operetta by Gilbert and Sulli- van which was presented in the school audi- torium on Wednesday, Thursday and Fri- day evening, April 14, 15, and 16. Two weeks before the operetta was given at the school, it was broadcast through WCCO at the St. Paul Union Depot. A few weeks later Mr. Raymond entered the orchestra, choruses, and a number of soloists in the annual Minnesota High School Music Contest which is sponsored by the University of Minnesota Music Department. The district contest was held at Mechanics on April 29 and 30, and May 1. Mr. Ray- mond entered contestants in each branch. At the end of the contest Mechanics placed first in three departments,-the boys' glee club, the mixed chorus, andthe orchestra. These victories entitled them to place in the final contest which was held at the University of Minnesota on May 13 to 15. The orchestra also took an active part in the vodvil on Thursday and Friday, May 27 and 28 and in the Memorial Day Assembly. They are busily rehearsing a musical pro- gram for the commencement exercises. GIRLS' COGWHEEL CLUB This year has been one of the most event- ful in the history of the Ciirls' Cogwheel Club. Under the guidance of Miss Mabel Colter, dean of girls, the club was reorgan- ized, and an election was held on October 15. Those elected to office were: Maxine Ries, president: Rose Kuller, vice-president: Edna Schwartz, treasurer: Minnie Ciolden- berg, secretary. A party for the freshman was held in the school assembly on January 8. A personal invitation was sent to each freshman girl, and there was a record attendance. A clever playlet was presented by the dramatic group under the direction of Miss Hortense Mul- lane. Shortly afterwards, the club conducted a pie sale, thereby enriching their treasury. The club held an exciting 'ikid party in the gymnasium on January 12. On Wednesday, February 24, the UCog- Wheelers held a girls' assembly in which they announced their plans for a member- ship campaign. The campaign lasted for four days and 214 new members were en- rolled. On March 13, a flea party was given for the campaigners. On March 17, a bunco party for the en- tire membership was held in the lunchroom, 124 girls were present. The election of new officers resulted in the following: Virginia Bazille, president: Frances Obst, vice-presidentg Rose Kuller, secretaryg Minnie Goldenberg, treasurer: Vir- ginia McKnight, chairman of activities.