Richburg Central School - Quill Yearbook (Richburg, NY)

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Glee Club Assemblies Assemblies: Grade assemblies have been divided into two groups: (a) first, second, and third grades. b fourth, fifth, and sixth. In these assemblies there have been chorus and individual singing. The students were taught concerning the various instruments of the band and orchestra and were given an opportunity to play solos on their instruments. At the high school assemblies, the orchestra opened and closed these monthly gatherings in- cluding programs supervised by faculty members and participated in by members of the seventh and eighth grade and high school Departments. Special assemblies this year included a concert by the Alfred University Boys Glee Club and an entertainment by Chief Strong Fox and members of his tribe from the Cattaraugus Reservation. Organizations P. T. A.: The meetings of this organization have been held the third Tuesday of every month, with Mrs. Mary Wightman as president. The main topic of discussion has been. “Child Better- ment” in accordance with the motto. The Health of Our Youth is the Strength of Our Nation. Social gatherings and considerable welfare woik were also sponsored by this group. Hr me Economics Club: Motto—Three P's, Prac- tice, Patience, and Perseverance. Meetings—The first and thiro Monday nights of each month. Officers — President. Dora Huntington; Vice- president. Eloise Jacox; Secretary. Pauline Halla- day; Treasurer. Myrtle Bradford. Girl Scouts: The Girl Scout’s ideals are embodied in their three-fold promise— to do their duty to God and country, to help others, and to obey the scout laws’’—of sisterhood, cheerfulness, loyalty, and honor. Meetings were held weekly under the leadership of Mrs. Louise Endress. Boy Scouts: The privilege of holding membership in Boy Scout Troop 38. under the leadership of Mr. H. M. Haruman. with Mr. Stewart M. Schrack as assistant, is offered to every boy over twelve years of age living in Richburg and vicinity. The object of this organization is to encourage good citizenship, to build characters, and to give these boys a better understanding of nature. All boys are welcomed and offered the opportunities of camping, hiking, and learning to be worthy citizens. Both of these enterprises are sponsored loyally by members of the Board of Education and faculty who belong to the local scout committees and thus attena to matters of finance and organization. [ 21 ]

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Purple Quill Staff The Purple Quill Purple Quill: An interest and desire for journal- istic knowledge led a group of post graduates to organize a school paper with a regular staff whose chief duty should be to publish weekly 1,500 words in The Bolivar Breeze. A name contest for this Ode to Our There is a time for every man. When he must labor through Misfortune and a sliding knell. In all that he shall go. But ere the goal is in his grasp And he’s received his ward. His “First Attempt” must clear the way. undertaking was held and of those names sub- mitted the group chose “Purple Quill as being the most applicable, since the contributor, Dick West, said that he received the idea from the school colors and the press emblem-writer's quill. First Attempt Create his mighty sword. All is well that ends well. In all that fortune cries We greet success with hopefulness And faith that never dies. —Evelyn Rogers 35 Activities Noon-Hour Activities: The noon-hour recess of one hour and ten minutes creates, in many schools, a problem rather difficult to handle. However, difficulty has been avoided in the school through the medium of various activities such as: pass-football, softball, basketball, ping-pong, music, ana dramatics. No doubt, athletic participation has been greater, due to its competitive nature, but it has accom- plished the purpose of affording recreation, exer- cise. and training in sportsmanship. The pass-football league was won by the Bisons; the basketball league by the Giants (boys) and Chinamen (girls), and the ping-pong tournament by Ralph Lester. In music, the band, composed mostly of younger musicians, met three noon-hours a week and worked on the rudiments of martial music. The Dramatic Club, which met every Monday neon, discussed public speaking and play pro- duction. Frankly, it can be said that the noon-hour problem was satisfactorily and easily managed, due to the liberal cooperation of the various organizations. [20]

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Band Awards Letters: The custom of giving “R” letters to athletes which is followed in nearly all schools is adhered to in Richburg High. A major or large letter is given to first team members ar.d a minor one to reserves of both th: soccer and basketball teams. Accompanying each letter is a certificate of merit, naming the athlete, sprrt, and type of letter earned, which is s.jned by the Principal and Director of Athletics. Attendance Banner: A purple and gray banner stating. “Best Attendance Last Month.” was g ven monthly to the grade having the highest pircentage cf pupils present. Imbalance Essays: An insurance essay contest on. Why Every Person Should Carry Life Insur- ance. was sponsored during the first semester by Mr. Hubert R. Botts. insurance agent at Bolivar. Local judges awarded the three prizes. $7.50. $3.00. and $1.00. to Ruth Hammond. Junior; Wallace Mason. Freshman, and Elmer Wilkins. Post Graduate; respectively. P. T. A. Attendance: To the grade having the greatest percentage of parent-pupil relationship in attendance at the regular P. T. A. meetings throughout the year, a star was awarded month- ly with the understanding that the room receiving the most stars was to receive suitable recognition at the end of the year. Penmanship: Two high school penmanship prizes will be awarded at Commencement this year: one. $5.00 prize to the student judged to be the best writer; another, to the pupil exhibiting the most improvement during the year. The judges will be composed of a representative of the Board of Education, the Principal, and the English teach- er. Four specimens of the handwriting of each high school pupil will be entered in this contest. These specimens will be taken from various class work not especially assigned for this project. Shower Contest: Grades two. four, and five have been carrying out a shower contest during the year with various ideas and purposes in mind as well as with various awards being offered. The second grade gives a star for each shower taken by each pupil. At the final check up the child who has received the most stars is to be given the chart as a keepsake; however, in case of a tie names will be drawn to see which person wins and suitable prizes will be given to all other contestants so that each child will receive some award. The fourth grade offers a star as described above to members of the two sides with the main idea that each team-mate will encourage his com- panions to take more showers. Special recognition will be accorded the pupil who has not missed more than five of the regular showers listed for (Continued on next page) I 22]