Ashtabula High School - Dart Yearbook (Ashtabula, OH)

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THE DART realize the honor which has been entrusted to our keeping in the maintenance of this, our High School paper. This paper is repre- sentative of the talent and genius of the entire student body, and not the frenzied mental exertion of a select few. We know there is much creative ability in A. H. S. and we wish to say that the columns of the “Dart” are always open to its expression. Mr Student think a little and put your thoughts into words, and you will not only make your paper a better one, but you will also en- rich yourself. Then in order to attain perfection we must also have the support of the student body in other ways, the most im- portant way being, subscribing for the “Dart.” There are now o- ver four hundred students in A. H. S. only half of whom have giv- en us their names. This is a poor showing for a large high school of this sort; but we hope you will subscribe, as by doing so you will greatly assist the paper to keep up its standard. This being the sixth year of the publication of the “Dart,” we shall endeavor to carry out a new idea. The idea is this, to change the cuts in each department and also the cover design in each issue of the paper. This, we think, is one more step to- ward betterment. Now in order to do this, we must have your co-operation in drawing these cuts; and of course, we need the support you can give by buying the “Dart,” because these cuts cost a little money. The drawings for the different departments have been ably done by Harold Blakeslee and Reginald Kain. The Dart” wishes to thank these two students for the splendid work they have done. Other artists in A. H. S. should follow their ex- ample in bettering the appearance of the paper, for we know, there are many who have ability in this line. Show your artistic ability and you will be rewarded with the honor due you. A new feature in A. H. S. is that of a German Club, composed of the German students of the Senior and the Junior classes. We hope that it will be continued by all the other classes which are to follow in years to come. The purpose of the club is to aid in per- fecting its members in the use of German language by having pro- grams arranged for the different meetings to be held. All honor is due Miss Vance in forming such a club. By the way, this is one more step toward that largely discussed subject, Class Spirit.” Now a word concerning the patronizing of the Dart adver- 17

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THE DART Vol. VI. November. 1913 No. 1 Published Six Times a Year by the Senior Class of Ashtabula High School. Entered as Second Class Matter at the Postoffice at Ashtabula, Ohio TEN CENTS PER COPY George Anderson. Sadie Savage Wii.i.a Dl'NN Louise Tilley Park McAlister.. Ray Brooks Louis Si ewart Harold Blakesi.ee John Stewart.... Ethel Dorman THE STAFF ..............................Editor-in Chief ...........................Associate Editors ............................Exchange Editor ............................Athletic Editor ......................... Business Managers ..............................Junior Reporter ....................... Sophomore Reporter ............................Freshman Reporter The first issue of the “Dart” for the present year is before you. We send it forth with “fear and trembling,” trusting that it will meet with, a hearty welcome and approval from the student body. We would not start our duties with apologies, for we fully 16

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THE DART H tisers. This year we will perhaps receive more advertisements than have been obtained lor any issue of the paper in preceding years, with the exception of the Annuals. It is from these adver- tisements that the paper receives its maintenance, and we should show our appreciation by patronizing the dealers who have kindly favored us by placing their advertisements in the Dart.” HIGH SCHOOL NOTES The students of the High School have now settled down 10 conscientious study, and are endeavoring to make this year a most prosperous one in class work, athletics, debates and other impor- tant departments of school activities. The officers of the various Literary Societies have been chos- en and the first meeting was held Oct. 24. Instead of meeting twice a, month as has been the custom, they will meet but once each month. SENIORS The Seniors have elected the following class officers:—Gordon Lang, President; James Savage, Vice President; Mildred Pickard, Secretary; Glenn Klingensmith, Treasurer. Following are the literary officers for the first semester: Park McAlister, President; Glenn Klingensmith, Vice President; Hazel Lindsley, Secretary; Willa Dunn, Critic. A musical program has been arranged for the first meeting. The officers of the newly formed German Club have chosen the following officers: - Louise Tilley. President; Margaret Raser, Vice President; Mildred Pickard, Secretary. This club will meet once a month. JUNIORS The Juniors have the following class officers: President, Mur- ray Cook; Vice President, Cordell Carleton; Secretary, Shirley Peck; Treasurer, Fay Wilkes. The literary officers for the first semester are: Room 5,—President, Ralph Newton; Vice President, Cordell 18