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

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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.

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PRESHMAN CLASS

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JUNE, 1926 T H E M - 31 O. A. A. Swimming, hiking, track, basketball, and tennis have occupied the Girls' Athletic As- sociation this year. ln swimming, five girls, Dorothy Harkins, Lorraine Paulson, Dorothy West, Florence Ross, and Lussia Dustin, made the Tanklin swimming team. Fifty girls tried out for swimming. In all, the girls went on about nineteen or twenty hikes, the longest one being to Newport. The inter-class basketball tournaments were held in April. In the freshman-sopho- more game, the sophomore won, 21-8. In the junior-senior game, the seniors came out ahead, the score being 18-24. In the final game between the sophomore and seniors, the sophomores carried the school title, 17-13. In March the G. A. A. held their annual sleighride party. All the girls enjoyed the ride almost as much as they did the party which was given afterwards at Miss John- son's house. There are about 100 members of the As- sociation, of which Lorraine Paulson, one of the most active girls in the school, is presi- dent. The club is sending out an S. O. S. call for new members. Why not join? You'd be assured of plenty of fun! THE DEBATING CLUB A debating club was organized at Me- chanic Arts at the beginning of this term. The founders of it were Lester E. Miller and Edgar Gebus. After the constitution was drawn up the following were elected officers: Clark Mc- Allister, president: Tom Spencer, vice- president: and Jack Geller, secretary-treas- urer. Miss Bell was appointed adviser. Work on debating was begun imme- diately. A number of interesting debates on topics of local and general interest were given. Among them were Resolved that there should be limitation of student activ- ities at Mechanics, A'Resolved that the 'Cogwheel' should adopt a subscription plan, and Resolved that the Philipinos should be granted their independence. A Debating Club assembly was held to- ward the end of the term. Capital Pun- ishment was the topic of debate at the first shift and Child Labor at the second. GIRL SCOUTS The officers of the girl scouts are Miss E. D, Bell, captain, Mary Brooks, patrol leader, and Beulah Smithman, corporal. This troop has been very active this season with the various parties and rallies, not to mention the hikes which have been held often and enjoyed by all the girls. Among the events of the season were a Camp Reunion held October 10th, a Girl Scout week which lasted from the 7th of Novem- ber until the 14th, a rally held in Novem- ber, a recruit party on January 8th, and a Court of Awards on January 16th. One of the most attractive events was an ice carnival, held in Como Park, and one of the most unique parties, was a dyeing party held March 22, at which the girls dyed pieces of silk. The season closed with a demonstra- tion rally, held March 27, at the Armory, at which the girls showed most plainly the value of the Girl Scout training. HOME ECONOMICS' CLUB The Home Economics' Club, which is rather a new organization in Mechanic Arts, has progressed considerably this year. Its main object is social, to get together the girls who are taking or who have taken cooking. The meetings which are held every month have been a great success. Some unusual form of entertainment has been put on at every one. A ,Christmas and Farewell Party was given in December for the mem- bers who graduated in January. Cecelia Miller, president, was among that number, so Patricia Scanlan, vice-president, succeeded to her office. An annual event of the club which closes our season is a big picnic in June. Last year the affair was held at Phalen Park and every- one thoroughly enjoyed herself. The Club is under the directorship of Miss Mildred Garrity, the cooking teacher.