Baltimore Polytechnic Institute - Cracker Yearbook (Baltimore, MD)

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AXXEMBLIEX CHRIXTMAX Christmas-time at Poly is replete with festive trappings and activities. The yuletide spirit is exemplified by the traditional Christmas tree, the annual children's hospitals' charity drive, and, probably most of all, by the Christmas play. As usual, this yearly light drama was pre- sented by the Sir Henry Irving Dramatic Club under the direction of Mr. Henry Jansen, mem- ber of the English Department and author of the skit. Of course, the program included the usual Nativity Scene, the parade of gifts for Kernan's and Happy Hills to the stage, Christ- mas Carols, and the dismissal for the Christmas holidays. I i ' c l I :L ,HT W3 26

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X TUDEN T CUUR T In the Student Court is invested the judicial power of Poly's student govern- ment. The eight justices convene every Hfednesday after school to try, convict or acquit, and sentence violators of the school rules. Punishments meted out by the Student Court vary with the serious- ness of the misdemeanor and may be anything from writing compositions to polishing trophies. Decisions are made with extreme fairnessg however, if the defendant wishes, he may appeal to the principal for revision of his sentence.

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VE TERANLY DA Y One of Poly's most inspiring and solemn tra- ditions is the annual Veteran's Day assembly, in which Polytechnic students pay tribute to those of their predecessors who made the su- preme sacrifice in defense of their country. Each year the entire school body stands silent for a moment as a procession places a wreath in the Memorial Corridor niche, and taps are played. This year these stirring ceremonies were pre- ceded by an address by Commander Richard D. King, Polytechnic Class of l937. Then the band and the Color Guard took charge, and the tra- ditional salute was made to those Poly boys who paid the last full measure of devotionf' y 4 2 il Nmxww ,,f. .,1 ,,f, -f 1--f If ,,:.,.n,I.i'.