Barringer High School - Athenaeum Yearbook (Newark, NJ)

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THE PARTHENON party was divided into seven small groups. Each group was put under the leadership of an experienced guide. V e were shown around the plant and instructed in the various ma- chinery and methods employed. All the intri- cate details and workings of plant were de- scribed to us in a simplified manner. We are very thankful to the guides for the services rendered and the fine courtesy accord- ed us. The trip was enjoyed by all and proved to be instructive. Mr. Dumrn wishes to ex- press his gratitude to the pupils for their co- operation in making the affair a success. THE SCIENCE CLUB President—George Haight Vice-President—Elizabeth P. Mingle Secretary—Margaret Mahar. The Science Club has held its regular month- ly meeting this term and has made them ex- ceedingly interesting. Its programs were well arranged and taken care of. Very fine speakers who really knew their topics gave speeches and offered demonstrations. Lately movies have been shown at every meeting. The greater the number of members the better the programs can be. and the better the talent which can be had. Last year the “Liquid Air” demonstration, the best the club ever put across, was only possible on account of the large membership. All ye studes of a mechan- ical or scientific nature get behind the club. They need you and on you depends the success of the club. The meetings this year have been all very well attended, yet not half the people were members. Among numerous topics dis- cussed were “War Gases,” “Einstein Theory,” “Bermondy Theory.” “Radium,” “Madame Cure” and some demonstrations with “The Radio Telephone” and mechanical toys. Very fine movies were shown also. Some of these were “Formation of Dew and Rain.” Coal Mining,” “Electrotyping.” and “An Enemy to Beauty.” Now all come and with the help of Mr. Taylor, faculty adviser, Mr. Dumn and Mr. Noll make the coming year a greater success. BARRINGER RADIO CLUB President—Rice Secretary—F rcy The Barringer Radio Club has been reorgan- ized, and meets every Wednesday in the Science Lecture Room at 1 :30. It is looking for aggressive members who mean business. Anybody interested in radio either from a practical or theoretical standpoint is welcome. The club is not an exclusive organization for those lucky enough to posses private sets of their own, but anybody really interested should come out. Several meetings have been held, and inter- esting plans for the future have been discussed. The program committee is planning to have John Ruckelshaus, an alumnus, at one of the meetings to give a practical demonstration and concert by the wireless telephone. Other in teresting speakers are expected. A. A. President—Philip Wood Vice-President—Al. Byrnes Secretary—Gordon Clark In the fall of each year the A. A. seems to take on more life and pep. This is no doubt due to football. It’s true that students take more enjoyment in football than in any other sport, yet ’tis not remarkable, for football is most interesting. This accounts for the inter- est in the A. A. at this time of the year. But why not keep up this enthusiasm all the year round? It’s a pity when Barringer baseball teams come on the field a mere handful of rooters is present in the stands to back the team. If the A. A. had a large membership all the year round we should have better sup- port. Therefore if you, studes, wish Barringer to excell in athletic activities you will have to support the A. A. It has done fine work this season and made great progress. The A. A. has produced a cheering squad, the best ever, which has a great deal to do with the success of the team. We looked to the cheering squad for good work on Thanksgiving Day. Give your heartiest support to the A. A. then excel- lence in sport will always follow. HI-Y CLUB President—Willard Cumins Vice-President—Donald Bateman Secretary—Raymond Buckelew.

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10 THE PARTHENON been made one of the leading institutions in Barringer. It has taken part in many events during the term such as the “Dante Celebration at the City Hall ” our own “Dante Celebration in the School” and the Columbus Day Celebra- tion.” At the school celebrations fine pro- grams were prepared and carried out. The meetings of the Italian Club this term have been featured by rather large attendances and intense discussion of all problems. Through Anselm Martucci. a member, the fame of the club has reached unto the very ears of his Honor, the Prince of Italy. The members have been commended by the Prince for the praiseworthy work they have done to spread the development and study of the Ital- ian language. When the annals of the club close at the end of this term, it will be agreed by all that the club has had a very prosperous and suc- cessful term. THE SPANISH CLUB Officers: President—William Perry Vice-President—Miss Eva s Secretary—Sidney Bluinbcrg At a recent meeting of the Spanish Club Mr. Crosse was the speaker of the day. When he was in Spain last summer. Mr. Crosse witness- ed a bull fight in Barcelona. He was there- fore in a position to give the members a very vivid description of the fight. The talk was illustrated by pictures. Mr. Zwicbcl characterized it as a bully talk.” The club has hopes of arranging for many more such interesting meetings. It trusts that all members will stand back of it and give it their whole-hearted support. It is only through such meetings and programs that a great deal about Spain and Spanish-America can be learned. CERCLE FRANCAISE President—Julia Clements Vice-President—Eleanor Reynolds Treasurer—Mr. Crosse Secretary—Philip Freda The French Circle which has always been a progressive organization has not been work- ing up to its standard this term. This is due to the lack of interest the students show in it. If we were to invite prominent French men to come and talk to us, we should want large audiences to attend the meetings and greet the visitors. However, a few interesting meetings have been held. Mr. Crosse who traveled in Europe last summer has given us several interesting talks on his trip. He has shown us pictures and lantern slides of the interesting places in France which he visited. He has even brought French cake to school and distributed it to the members of the club. Mr. Crosse has done his share in conducting the programs for the club, and now it is up to the student body to arrange interesting meetings. We have the promises of certain Frenchmen to come to the school and enter- tain us. This will give added interest to the program and no doubt increase the attendance. AFTERNOON AUDITORIUM Armistice Day was observed by the after- noon classes. Thursday, November 10, in the auditorium. Mr. Stearns introduced Mr. Charles Hedden who graduated from Barr- inger in 1908. Mr. Hedden spoke about his experiences in Russia and the near East. He also, explained the meaning of Armistice Day and America’s part in peace for the future. He certainly spoke most interestingly and I am sure was enjoyed by all. The epitaph for the “Unknown Soldier” was then read by Leonard Tushnet. In closing the school join- ed in singing the “Battle Hymn of the Re- public.” CHEMISTRY CLASSES’ EXCURSION On November 3. the chemistry classes of Barringer took a trip to the Sea Board By- Products Coal Co., to become acquainted with the process of making coke, and the by-prod- ucts formed when this is produced, such as gas. ammonium sulphate and tar. Two trolley cars were especially chartered for the occasion insuring plenty of room for the large number of students that attended. When we reached the plant in Jersey City, a map of the place was shown us and a descrip- tion of the process of reducing bituminous coal to coke was presented to us. Then the

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12 THE PARTHENON The Barringer Hi-Y Club, formerly known as the Discussion Club is doing very nicely. Meetings are being held every Tuesday eve- ning at the Y. M. C. A. building. Quite a num- ber of students gather on these nights and discuss current topics of interest, and also the boy problems. At the close of the business meetings luncheons are served at which prom- inent business men speak on cjuestions of vital importance and great interest to young men. The club is well carrying out its purpose which is two-fold—to promote the ideals of the student body as well as the community, and to create good fellowship in the school. THALIANS President—Harlan Dc Voc. Vice-President—Eleanor Reynolds Secretary—Kathryn Elkins. The Thalians are the dramatic organization in Barringer. Under the influential guidance of Mr. Crosse and other members of our fac- ulty, this organization has been very success- ful in all its undertakings. Many very inter- esting. amusing and educational plays have been produced. This term the Thalians intend to present a one-act play in the afternoon and three plays in the evening, the names of which have not yet been given out. In order to maintain their high reputation, the Thalians must and should be supported by everyone who considers himself a loyal Barr- ingcritc. -------- GIRL’S LEAGUE A meeting of the Girls’ League was held Tuesday, November 15, at 8:30, in the audi- torium. The meeting was opened by the new president, Dorothy Benjamin, who thanked the girls for her election to this high office. The other officers. Helen Stevens, vice-president; Helen Clements, recording secretary; Frances Clark, corresponding secretary and Marjorie Chapman, treasurer then in order all expressed their desire to fulfill their different duties to the best of their ability and also thanked the girls for the honor conferred upon them. The secretary’s and treasurer’s reports were then read and accepted. A very delightful musical program was pre- sented which was as follows; I'iano Duet .. Edna Van Duyne, Ellen Pfaff Vocal Solo ..................Hope Williams Piano Solo.....................Myrtle Loder Violin Solo............................ Miss Weiss I’iano Solo.................Edna Van Duyne The girls all did well and their efforts were certainly appreciated by all. In closing every one joined in singing the new ‘‘('.iris’ League Song,” the words and music of which were written by Ralph Reich- enthal, a graduate of Barringer, whose musical ability is known to us all. The girls thanked Mr. Reichenthal for his lovely composition. Miss Darnell announced that a prize of ten dollars would be presented to anyone who would write another satisfactory ('.iris’ League Song. The organization was started by Mrs. Po- land with the idea of bringing the girls of the school into closer comradeship and good-fel- lowship. It certainly has been most success- ful in its purpose. THE 4B-4A RECEPTION The 4B’s gave the 4A’s a reception on Thurs- day, November 10. It sure was a great suc- cess. At 2:15 a little playlet was given en- titled ‘‘The Ideal Husband.” The scene was set in a seminary of household arts. It was the last stronghold which sent forth women who knew the proper care of husbands. Of course contrary to the doctrine of the suffrag- ettes. A suffragette spy engaged as a teacher of husbandology tried to poison the minds of the innocent pupils but was unsuccessful. The farce was acted in fine style and enjoyed by all. Then the whole party retired to the gym for a dance. There the Carlton Spec- ialty Orchestra played for the dancing and the music was about the best ever had in the school. Among the specialties was a Lucky Number Contest.” won by Ralph Ricciardi and Miss Margaret Mahar. Following were a few fox trots and then a Paul Jones. Later bal- loons and noise makers were distributed, much to the approval of everyone. At 4:15 refresh- ments were served. Later in the afternoon a clown dance was given by Miss Edna Frev- ling. The dance ended a 5 :20 and was thought bv all to be a grand success.