Barringer High School - Athenaeum Yearbook (Newark, NJ)

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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.

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14 THE PARTHENON THE HALL CLASS OFFICERS Dc Voc, Harlan S.— Harlan”.General Spanish 75 South 10th Street..Columbia A verrav partit gentil knight.” Boy. page Mr. DeVoe. Well, to begin with, Harlan has done his best for the Acropolis. He was Associate Edi- tor in 1920, Editor in 21, and also editor of our Parthenon. He was also President of the Thalians in 21. as well as our Class President for three terms. He was also a member of the Science Club and the Spanish Club. In the Thalians he took the part of the King’s Officer and John Carver in the 1920 Pageant, and also a part of the Obstinate Family.” Phi Nu Epsilon. The class owes a great deal to Harlan, without him, success might have been doubtful. Benjamin. Dorothy—“Dot ...................C. P. Spanish 183 N. 9th Street............Secretarial School Gentle, kind and just Faithful to every trust. “Dot’s” sweetness and lovable personality has made her a great favorite with all. That’s how she got in the Glee Club, Spanish Club. Bird Club. Dance Committee of 4A Class, Acropolis. Senior Acropolis. She was also the Secre- tary of the 3A Class, Vice-President of the 4A Class, and Treasurer of the Girls’ League, and President of the Girls’ League. She belonged to the Tau Beta Sigma Sorority. Townley, Stanton— Rip”...........................General French 222 X. 9th Street.................... Undecided It was a pleasure to associate with this lad.” Rip” is an all-around good fellow and a B” man. Everyone knows Rip” and everyone has seen him in action. He has held down the end position on the football team. You ought to have seen him play in that East Orange game Me was also captain of the Tennis team. Rip” is as good a scholar as an athlete. He has been our class treasurer and helped on the class constitution committee, French Club, Science Club. Glee Club and Alpha Gamma Phi fraternity. Reynolds. Eleanor—“Nell”...................C. P. French 239a Mt. Prospect Avenue..............Dana Hall To know her is a liberal education.” Nell” certainly can talk. Whether she inherited this trait from her father or not is difficult to decide. She is a most pleasant girl and is one of the most active of our class. Nell” has been Secretary of 4A Class. Vice-Presi- dent of Thalians, Vice-President of French Circle, a mem- ber of Social Committee, Acropolis Board, Parthenon Board. Gym Captain. Gym Exhibition. Hockey Team. Pageant. Glee Club. Science Club. Tau Beta Sigma Sor- ority.