Centenary Academy - Pine Burr Yearbook (Shreveport, LA)

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H4-' The MPine Burr Banquet May Day was Celebrated in the Academy with the largest social event in the history of the school-the 4'Pine Burri' Banquet at the Washingtoii Hotel, in honor of the annual staff. There were over one hundred and twenty-five guests present. The attendance was boosted by a contest staged between the Sextonln and Wynnonian Literary Societies. Mr. Hughes acted as toastmaster and an excellent program was given, consisting of musical numbers and talks. Dr. Green of Centenary College represented the Wynnonian Society in a short talk, after which Dr. Sexton, president of Centenary College, spoke, representing the Sextonians. lt was a real banquet put over in the same old Academy style- unothin, but the bestf, We'll never forget the '6Pine Burr Banquet of '25,

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The Football Banquet The first big event of the year was the Football Banquet, given in honor of the Eagles of '24, on the roof of the Washington, December 18, 1924. lt was a crowning success. This banquet was the most elaborate affair ever tendered an Academy football team. There were fifteen letter men sitting at the football table. The program, which was rendered through the evening, was enjoyed by all. Mr. Theron Brown acted as toastmaster. Following a short talk by Swede Anderson of the Centenary Gentlemen, the football boys were presented with their letters. Mirth reigned throughout the evening, ,mid all the confetti, whistles a11d various other favors. A -X The Hi-Y Trip Thirteen delegates from the Academy Hi-Y Club attended the Older Boys, Conference held in Homer, La., during the month of February. The Academy club had been organized only a month, but made a fine showing at the conference, putting the Academy Hi-Y Club on the map as the third best club in North Louisiana. Entertainment galore was furnished the boys while in Homer by the residents of that city. Much fun and frolic was enjoyed along with the more serious programs and inspirational addresses. The Academy aided in bringing the conference to Shreveport next year.

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f The Debating Team For the first year in its history the Academy had a debating team representing the school. The team was picked from a group of five in the try-outs held the first of April. The contestants for the team were Al Smith, Harold Ratcliff, Bob Goodrich, Bill Logan and Theron Brown. The judges for the occasion were Mr. and Mrs. Prevo and H. lVl. Boazman, all of Centenary College. Bob Goodrich and Theron Brown were picked for the team, with Harold Batcliff in third place. The main debate of the year was with the Shreveport High School on the Child Labor question, which took place on the evening of April 111, 1925, in the Academy auditorium. Both schools were well represented in the audience by members of its student body and much enthusiasm was aroused. The judges rendered their unanimous decision in favor of thc negative, which was upheld by the Academy. This was the first time the Academy has ever taken part in an interscholastic debate. 'X -JC X if The Rally The Academy for the first time was represented at the State High School Rally held at Baton Rouge during April. Theron Brown repre- sented the Academy in declamation contest and was placed in the semi- finals. The school was represented in debating by Bob Goodrich. This marks another era in the advancement of the Academy. Although they were represented in only two events this year, next year we hope they will be represented in many of the other contests. Plans are already under way which will make it possible for some of the athletic teams to go to the Rally.