Rocky Ford High School - Le Cantaloupe Yearbook (Rocky Ford, CO)

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LEISURE TIME CALENDAR 1934-1935 SEPTEMBER Girl Reserves InitiationHSeptember 20 Yearly Senior-Faculty reception-September 22 Members initiated into Pep Club-September 29 OCTOBER Special assembly by Playeris Guild-October 5 Informal High School Circus at Exposition Building-October 6 New members initiated into Hi-Y-October 7 Girl Reserves have Spanish PartyfOctober 20 Interesting dedication for Grand Piano-October 22 N ew Pianog a recital-October 23 Gay Hallowe'en Party for Juniors-October 27 NOVEMBER Convention for teachers in Denver-November 9 and 10 Abraham Lincoln-Midwest Assembly'-November 14 Masculine Hobo party given by Hi-Y-November 16 Party for G. R. Indian Bonfire-Novemlber 17 DECEMBER Conference for State Hi-Y-December 1 and 2 Light modern operetta- Tune In -December 14 U nique Performance by Jack Rank- The Vienna Express -Decem- ber 21 Beginning of Christmas Vacation-December 21 JANUARY After first semester-January 18 Rewards in National Honor Society-January 25 Teachers attend R. F. C. E. A. delegate Convention-January 28 FEBRUARY Play by Junior Class-'tSpeak for Yourself, Joan -February 12 La Junta has County Teachers Convention-February 16 At Lamarg Student Council Convention-February 23 Years benefit musical-February 26 MARCH Heart of the Rose-G. R. Conference-fMarch 2 Interesting magiciang John W. Frye-March 4 K nowleidage of Liquid Air, demonstrated by James Williams-March 11 I ngenious performance by Junior High- Maid of Cinders -March 15 Nations develorpment in secondary education-Pageant for P. T. A. -March 19 Gifted performance by Senior Class of '35- Without Benefit of Rela- tives aMarch 29 APRIL Seniors' Kid Day'-April 12 Kinder affections created between mothers and daughters -at G. R. Banquet-April 13 A meeting for P. T. A.-April 16 T alented Senior Class Play- Big-Heartefd Herbert -April 26 Interschool track meet4April 27 N eighboring 'towns enter Forensic contest at Lamar-April 27 Graduation tea for Senior girls-April 27 MAY Seniors entertained by Juniors at reception-May 3 Worthy G. R officehrs installed-lMay 6 Interested patrons visited school-May 10 Music contest in 'Colorado Springs-aMay 10 Members pledged to National Honor Societyi1May 17 I nnumerable students recognized for service4May 17 Noteworthy Baccalaurate Service for Seniors-May 19 G raduating exercise at Exposition Building-May 23 Page N inety-six

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LITERARY A LEISURE-TIME HOBBY-HORSE Fulfilling ia twofold purpose, the commercial courses at Rocky Ford High School prepare students wishing to enter some field of business immediately after graduation, and supply those intending to enter college with some means of support. However, tytpewriting may be used either for business punposes or for personal use. The ability to typewrite accurately and rapidly has perhaps more personal-use value 'than any other accomplishment mastered in school, apart from proficiency in read- ing, writing and aritlhmetic. It is an accomplishment that will be found useful in almost any walk of life, and this alone is ample justification for pursuing it. The length of the average individuals working day has been, steadily decreasing ever since the days of the Industrial Revolution, and there has been a great increase in unoccupied moments. The thirtyi-hour work-ing week has been proposed, anid if it comes into existence, 'there will be an even greater increase in leisure time. The profitable employment of this i.s one imiportant problem and may well be used in Ideveloping a real skill whether the ultimate objective is vocational or non-vocational? Typewriting is useful in everyday life, in letter writing, both usocial and business correspondence, in writing papers-rnanscript work and themes-in school, in college and at home, in making out contracts and legal documents. In. short, it is used wherever writing is needed. Then, in addition, there is always an opportunity open for earning one's bread and butter if necessary or if descirewd. A very few modern writers still use longhand in writing their stories and books, a few dictate their work, ibut the great majority sit down at their tyrpewriters and produce their own copy. Typewritlng offers excellent training in accuracy, in neatness, in concentration, and in addition, gives la wonderful opportunity for the wi-sie use of leisure timwet The ultimate satisfaction derivedl from the profitable use of leisure timie, che tingling thrill of having created 'something which others appreciate, the .secret happiness of punsuing our deepest desires!-these make up an essential part of education, that part whose credits will brighten or quicken many a dull, dragging hour. Educating the high school students in the art of enjoyment enables them to cn- counter fwith a .self assured preparedness one of the basic problems threatening today's mechanical world-the wise use of leisure time. Through an interest in tyfpewriting, Rocky Ford High School students are educat- ing themselves to enjoy a fuller, more abundant life. A FRIEND A friend is one who will help iyou Whenever you need him. most, Who'll help you because he loves you, And not just .so he can boast. Some there are who love you When everythings O. K. But when trouble falls upon you, They're sure to be far away. You've lprobably head the old saying That your mother is lyour best friiend, For it is she that does the praying If you have faults you're trying to mend. Then too, there are friends who will praise you And pre-tend that everything's fine, But when everything comes to a show-down, They were only feeding you a line. Now if you want friends by the million, You must be one in return, For if your recoi-d's painted vermillion, True friends you do not earn. -Evelyn Frazier Page Ninety fwe

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LEISURE TIME CALENDAR SEPTEMBER Beginning of schoolHSeptember 9 Annual Senior-Faculty recepitionASeptember 21 New J. C. C. members entertained by old members-September 238 Delightful program sponsored by Boy Scouts-sSeptember 25-26 OCTOBER On October 2 the Arkansas Valley Schoolmasters met Received they new Girl Reserve members by initiation-October 2 Carnival and circus held at Exposition Building-October 5 Here in the auditorium Dick Reed the Cartoonist performed-Ocb ob-er 7 E acih new member of I-Ii-Y was iniated-October 8 Sensational Mel-Rory the fMlagician performed-October 14 Trained performers produced program sponsored by Business and Professional Women's Club-October 18 Refreshing party held for Freshmen Class-October 19 A Gnand Piano Concert for Public-October 24. NOVEMBER Hi-Y father and son banquet--November 1 Only Girl Reserve members enjoyed a partyk-November 1 Real Indian Banquet given by J. C. C. Members-November 6 S tudents enjoy vacation while teachers attemd C. E. A.-November 7-9 E ntertaining program furnishedi by University Singens from Midwest Assemblies-November 11 Silver tea given by Decllamation Clasrs-November 13-14 High school students enjoy a matinee dance at Exposition Building- November 15 Organized study and programs given during National Book Week- November 18-23 Every student enjoyed Thanksgiving vacation-Novelmlber 28-30. DECEMBER Banquet for football boys given by Rotary Club-December 2 0 n December 6 'Senior Class sponsored Student Dance Worthwrhile light opera Rosamunde given by High School students' --December 13 Lessons forgotten while the J. C. C. members entertained the teachers at lan early breakfast-December 16 Interesting show was attended after the Seniors enjoyed a steak fry -December 18 Nice Christmas lparty for grade school children given by Girl Re- serves-December 19 Gay time for all during Christmas Vacation-December 23-29. JANUARY Both dancing and skating were enjoyed by Sophomore Class at party-January 3. On Electrical won-ders-Stanley Hoskins- spoke-January 6 Obliging girls took boys to a Leap Year Dance sponsored by Juniors -January 10 Keen characterization given by Jack Rank in April Showers - January 16 Stock show for High School students-January' 18 Page N mety seven