Central Junior High School - Junior Classic Yearbook (South Bend, IN)

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QE The Junior Classic ge - ,Q . :ff . e ' , i V v L V go THE THALIAN DRAMA CLUB Left to right: Virginia Knauss, Virginia Whitmore, Mildred Adler, Eleanor Elliott, Miss Knudson lsponsorb, Lucille Schuell, Janet Budd, Marion Shaw, Dorothy Fredrick, Sarah Soloff. The Thalian Drama Club The Thalian Drama Club is composed of a group of ninth'grade students. who meet once a week. The object of the organization is to pro- mote the highest type of drama. and with this in view, we are working on'several one-act plays and interpretive readings. :Xt the weekly meeting. each member presents the dramatization of a play. or the interpreta- tion of a reading or poem. XVe are planning a program to be given the latter part of April. lve have selected a very clever playlet. entitled Six Cups of Chocolate and are worl-:ing on it. Other features of the program will be readings and dialogues given by the various members of the Club. Our orlicers. who were elected at the time of our organization. are: l'r fSidf:rIi ....,.... ..... ...,... E L Esxon Ei.LioTT YlCr: President ..,... Donoruv Fneuitiuciq 5'fUr':f41rjf ....... ..... L UCILLI-I Scui'i:i.L Trfzasurisr .,, . ..., Klitomin ADLEIL The meinbf-rs are: Eleanor Elliott. Dorothy l'.l f'l T'1l'l'i. Mildred Adler. Lucille Schuell. Mar- ion Slia'-V. Virginia Kuauss. Sarah Solotlv, .lanet liudd. Virginia llliitiiiore. The Debating Club The Central Junior High School Debating Team owes its foundation to the splendid work of the Debating Club. underithe sponsorship of Bliss Knudson. The origin of this club dates back to September. 1926. when several argu- mentative enthusiasts became interested in the idea. It was not long until Room 16 was Occu- pied every Friday by these advocates of de- bating. The club is composed of Henry Eeferman, Robert Borden. Joseph Taylor. Robert Oare, Hal Thompson. Fredrick Chreist. Edward Reasor. Kathleen llclnerny. Betty Brugger, Eleanor Elliott. Harriet Salinger, Simon Boorda and Max Baer. In spite of this unlucky number of mem- bers. thirteen. the class has made great pro- gress. It exists for two important purposes: the iirst is to learn thoroughly the principles of debating. and the second is to develop de- baters for the school teams. The members are taught advanced methods in the construction of the brief and speech. and they receive drill in refutation. argumentation. and delivery. They attended a number of high school and college debates in the city. which thev dis- cussed in class. i Later in the year. the club wa, divided into groups :ind gave :1 series of debates whigh proved to be very interesting. lptllle Twelvel

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QE The Junior Classic 28 38 Q5 -IQ , YJ 3 4- DEBATING TEAMS Upper row: Left to right, Miss Knudson lcoachl. Bob Oare, Robert Borden. Joseph Taylor, Miss Meyer lcoachb. Lower row: Betty Brugger, Frederick Chreist, Max Baer, Henry Fefermanf Kathleen Mclnerny. Debating In the tifth annual Inter-School Debating Contest. the team of Central Junior High has witnessed a series of triumphs, which are the result of many hours of hard work, unlimited reading, and splendid ability. The question for debate was. Resolved, that Under the directorship of Bliss Knudson and Bliss Meyer, Central Junior High won second place in the Inter-Junior High School Debating League. Following are the standings of the various the Philippine Islands should be granted their 501100151 immediate and complete independence. Name. Won. Lost. The allirmative side was supported by Kath- Xuner -.--'- 7 Y 1 leen Mclnerny, Robert Borden. and Joseph Central 2 Taylor, with Betty Brugger as alternate. The NI Wg I ' v negative team was composed of Max Baer. ' gene 3 't ' 0 Robert Oare and Henry Feferman with Fred- Oliver ----e- 3 ------ - 5 rick Chreist as alternate. Riley .. 1 7 QA Q: fPa5:e Ele.enl

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I GQ The Junior Classic 26 SCENE FROM THE CHRISTMAS JE5T Left to right: Marjorie Reed, Dan Beinaman, Janet Pointer, Robert Borden, Frederick Chreist, Betty Seebirt, Dee Scherman, Stella Carr, Betty Brugger, Harry Sears, Walter Babcock, Sarah Jones, Joseph Taylor, Simon Boorda. Drarnatics The students of Central Junior High School in the past year under the sponsorship of Miss Knudson, the dramatic director. have presented several excellent programs. They are the result of many hours of hard work and patient prac- tice. The two most important programs were: The Christmas Jest , presented at the Christ- mas program, and the Halloween entertain- ment. The Christmas jest This three-part play was presented December 22, 1926, before the Central Junior High School students in the High School auditorium. The characters were: King, Dee Schermang Jester, Frederick Chreist: Ladies, Janet Pointer and Marjorie Reedg Lords. Dan Biena- man and Robert Bordeng Pages. Betty Seebirt and Stella Carr: YYidow Bandreth. Sarah Jonesg Godfrey, lvalter Babcockg Old Man, Joe Tay- lorg Old lVoman, Betty Bruggerg Beggars, Simon Boorda and Harry Sears. The charming costumes worn by the actors and the appropriate stage settings added much to the production. The Christmas Jest is a production of which we are very proud and a beautiful mem- ory of it will always remain in the minds of those who saw it. in u The Halloween Entertainment An original and appropriate program was given before the school October 29. 1926. in the girls' study hall of Central Junior High School. The study hall was artistically decorated with ghostly lanterns. witches and black cats which created the proper atmosphere for the occasion. The following program was presented: if u in If You've Never ...,..,.,...,..,...... JANET JACKSON The Voyager l'....,,,.t.....,,,... Bl.-XRY HELEX LEWIS llfhy VVe Have Halloween .,.., ...DONALD HYDE YVho's Afraid ...,................ DQROTHY GILHARDT O'Makara McSnortes .. ..... L ESTER BOROUGH Original Ghost Stories ....... .JAMES SINGLETON and XVILLIABI OARE She Displains It ........... ...Pe-ici-i.iEL H.xRGR.u'E James lVhitcomb Riley ....... ..... K IURIEL STAPP Orphant Annie ... ...............,..... 'X 'iviax Wusox Nine Little Goblins' ........ BIARGARET McCow.xN The Bear Story .. ....... H ELEN PETERSON dl X-1' Lv lPaze Thirteenl