Central High School - Almanac Yearbook (Toledo, OH)

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The Oratorical Contest. OUT two years ago, the Annual Board instituted a number of oratorical contests for the purpose of call- ing forth the ability of the students in that line of work. The nature of the iinal contest was not determined until a short time before its rendition, when it was suggested that the winners of first and second places should be speakers on the Commencement program. The first preliminary contest was won by Clarence V. Brown, the second by Thomas Corkery, the third by Ara- bella Lipscombe, and the fourth by Maurice Griffin. The fifth and inal contest was won by Thomas Corkery and sec- ond place was accorded to Clarence V. Brown. Below is a detailed result of the Hnal contest: Final Contest. C. T. C. s 3 5 ce P3 l-1 U- H ci sv O P' I-: '-1 U' 5' fb B 2 CD lj SD i-4 3 fn P Q Q 4 9, 53 - 'ci E3 Uj W U' as fb 0 , P1 H o : Q ki E I S 5 U' 5 F' 2 sb E 3 2 2 Col. Lyttle. 8 3:1 3 3 EE Gen. Hamilton. E . . U1 3 Q 3 IQ pMr5.B1Sse11. Q I-I O 2 3 3 S Average. z UW-' me - 3 S 3 3 Mrs. Harmon. Nl'-' wr-' NH U 3 3 3 3 M Brumbach. Ei SE Q33 H61 S Mr. Jerrnain. E 22 E 52 3 H as me W we Averag E 3 3 3 as ea- 5: as Genfl. Averag 'X' First place. T Second place.

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This student sometimes rests his head on his arm And languidly closes his eyesg The teacher then goes to him, fearful of harm, What! morning already? he cries. When festive occasions, the Kirmess or ball, Entice this young man from his book, He'll say, I've not studied my lesson at all, And then with a sly, knowing look, Let's ask the teacher some questions, he'll add, f' I can not recite well to-day, What makes the grass green ? or the March hare mad ? The hour will soon pass away. In class room he's always expressing surprise, To think that the teacher's so slowg Why, a factor's a term! Why, a simile implies Comparison between things, you know! And often to questions no heed will he pay, For the Freshman is absent of mind, Why, I don't quite see what you mean, he will say, To repeat would truly be kind. Yes, for ways that are dark and tricks that are cool .Inst give me the Freshman shy, But really without him we couldn't keep school, I'll tell you the reason why. In spite of his capers, which seem full of art, His nature is loyal and true, IrIe's sunny of temper, and generous of heart, In friendship he's always true blue. Then here's to the health of the Freshman boy, The lad with the clear, honest eye! May misfortune never his pleasure alloy, May the sorrows of life pass him by!

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A Calendar of the Year's Happenings. Sept. 6. 7 18. 14. 15. 16. 17 21 26. 27. 28. Oct. 7 8 10. September, '98. The agony begins. Everybody kicking. Why? Two sessions. Class of '99 elect oliicers. Seniors begin to feel their own importance. Likewise the Juniors. Sophomores fall in line. Freshmen fall out. Diogenes Deymond Qwith a candlel enters audi- torium in search of an honest student. Mr. Ballou commences his talks on Character Building. Ink-wells arrive. Olatter! clatter! clatter! Captain Maxwell asks: Where are my com- panies pat? October, '98. First practice of: That gallant squad of heroes bold With courage like the knights of old A mighty giant each does seem, Toledo High School Football team. First game of football. Toledo 16, Fostoria 5. No quorum. Guess what class.