Carl Schurz High School - Schurzone Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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!Gfg3lt3'5bM114s-mf Qs ASSEl During the past semester, a series of new types of assemblies was introduced at Schurz. Mr. Iohnson and Miss Grossenbacher, whom he appointed chairman, invited famous speakers to address Schurz students for the purpose of in- struction as well as of entertainment. The assemblies were planned for both upper and lower classmen. The first assembly, held on September 23, was given to acquaint the freshmen with the school. On October 9, an assembly was held in commemoration of Chicago Day. Carl Roden, librarian-in-chief of the Chicago Public Library, spoke on the history of Chicago, and Mrs. Lee Cfrossenbacher related her experience during the Chicago Eire. On October 22, the journalism department sponsored a program featuring Miss Herma Clark, newspaper columnist. Elizabeth Waters, a senior, conducted the assembly, On October 27, Dudley Crafts Watson proved the statement, Everyone can learn to draw. He held the undistracted attention of all present with his witticisms and his skillful sketches of Mr. lohnson and Mr. Wetzel. lunice Wedde and Evelyn Crandall introduced Mr. Watson to the assembled students. The Schurz band made its first appearance at the Armistice Day assembly. Included in

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CALENDAR DATE November November November November November November November November November November November November November November November November December December December December December December December 4 4 5 6 10 ll 13 16 16 17 '18 18 19 20 23 25 2 14 16 17 17 18 18 EVENT SB physics classes' trip to Museum Nut Farm --4B Boys' Club Film on transportation: the Engineering Club 3B dance Freshman assembly: Armistice Day program Sophomore assembly 3A dance Trial of Charles Darnay : Miss Minnis's English Classes Spelling bee: Miss Mamer's English Classes Contest: Rifle Team vs. Faculty Nomination of 4A officers Tale of Two Cities : 4B's, sponsors Amateur Show Election of 4A officers Schurzone pictures Organization of Hiking Club Trip by Miss Loucks's 4B history classes Election of 4A class notables Schurz Rifle Team victorious in City Rifle Champion- ship contest Christmas program: the Polish Club Messiah : The Chorus Christmas program: the French Club Christmas program: the German Club Graduation 'New Assembly Hall 'tClcl Assembly Hall T231 PLACE Rosenwald Museum C. A. H. N. A. H. Boys' New Gym N. A. H. N. A. H. Boys' New Gym Room 210 Room 369 R. O. T. C. Portables N. A. H- Revue' Theatre O. A. H. N. A. H. O. A. H. Room 301 Chicago Historical Society N. A. H. Room 220 N. A. H. Room 220 N. A. H.

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LIES the program were cc reading of ln Flander's Field by Marilyn Weaver, a speech by Colonel Wigham, and songs in memory of those who gave their lives in the World War. Pep meetings held prior to the Schurzlane and Schurz-Austin games presented a different type of program. An unusual assembly was the mock-election in which President Roosevelt was elected by an overwhelming majority. Pro- fessor Scott of Northwestern University gave a lecture on What stuff men must be made of at an assembly given on December lU. The newly organized Parent-Teachers' Asso- ciation of Schurz sponsored an assembly on December l7 for the purpose of explaining the advantages of this organization. Mrs. Mason, the president, introduced the other officers. Mr. Bell, district superintendent, spoke on the P. T. A. The German department gave a most delight- ful Christmas program in which Old German Christmas hymns were sung. St. Nicholas came with a tree and gifts for the audience. The new system of assemblies was a com- plete success, and we wish to offer Mr. lohnson and Miss Grossenbacher our utmost apreciation and thanks.