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

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Qi The Junior Classic go A The Day of Atonement Orthodox Version. The Talmud, the Hebrew book of learning, commands the Jewish people to observe on thc eighteenth of October, a Day of Atonement, Yom Kippur. This day has been kept by Jewish people ever since the time of Moses. Night drops its lovely mantle over peaceful Jews. Everyone has eaten the last meal and taken his last drink, for the Jewish law says that no one may eat or drink on the Day of Atonement. About six o'clock we enter the Shui. The men go downstairs and the women go upstairs. Contrary to the customs of all other religions is the Jewish religiong the men do not take off their hats, but they wear a white scarf thrown about them, a talles. Every boy when he reaches his thirteenth birthday receives one. Soon the chazzan, the cantor, will begin the services which are in Hebrew. Everyone prays in groups, as do the Chinese children when studying their lessons, and the result, strange as it may seem, is harmonious to the ear. After a few hours of this praying in unison, the congre- gation breaks up. Early the next morning the congregation will again come to the synagogue, and at nine o'clock services are held in memory of the dead. These services are called Esquer. Every girl, boy, man. and woman who has a dead parent comes to the synagogue, or at least they should come, to say Esquer. It is noon and the congregation still continues praying. We notice some children eating cook- ies, and although we are not hungry we are very thirsty, for you know we have not had any water since tive o'clock of the night before. We grow restless and go outside for awhile. Many, many years ago the Day of Atone- ment, although a day of sorrow, was also Dan Cupid's day, for at the synagogue many a young man met his mates But now, in the twentieth century things are changed, and youths plan future pleasures when they leave the synagogue to come outside and gossip. As soon as we are seated, a Rabbi begins to speak. He talks about a mother who gave up in one day her seven sons for God. The mother was Hannah, who lived during the time of the Roman empire. Because the seven young boys would not give up the religion of their forc- fathers and worship the Roman governor in- stead of God, they were put to death, and the mother in a moment of great grief killed her- Self. lVe wipe a few tears from our eyes fur- tively, as if ashamed of ourselves. But on look- ing around we see many women crying, doubt- less they are mothers. The Rabbi closes his speech with a few kind words in which he says that he hopes that the congregation will in the future refrain from sinning. Again the congregation prays to God for forgiveness, and not only do some pray, but they also sob bitterly. Only their Maker knows why. Downstairs in the main part of the syna- gogue, some men walk up to the holy ark and draw aside the rich drapery to take out the Holy Torrahs, which are scrolls, each about a foot thick with beautiful coverings. The men walk around with the Torrahs and everyone kisses them. The Jewish people observe a Spe cial holiday each year, in memory of giving them the temple. One man takes Torrah to the altar where the chazzan, who is dressed in a long flowing white robe and a white hat like that which a cardinal reads that part of it which pertains to the Day of Atonement. It is two o'clock and we are so very, thirsty: but yet we must not sin on the day when we are atoning for our past Again we go outside and converse, and for third time we enter the synagogue. The zan, who has a wonderful voice, begins to a Hebrew hymn. A pin can be heard, for congregation is quiet. Six o'clock finds us again outside.the syna gogue for a little fresh air. WVe have spoken a word to an acquaintance, when a man comes out and tells us to come in to hear Shaffer , which is the blowing of a horn the Chazzan in memory of the high priest of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem when he called the Jewish people together. During the cere- mony God's name is mentioned, and all the Co gregation bow in adoration, just as the high priest did thousands of years ago when he en- tered the Holy of Holies. As soon as Shaffer is ended so is the Day of Atonement, and everyone goes home to a big meal prepared the day before. -DOROTHY Hi-:RsHB1-:RG, 9A. - THE CARDINAL With a Hash ofared and a flapping of wings, Whistling a low, clear note to his mate, 'Tis a cardinal soaring very high Above the tree-tops into the sky. ' -Ruth Gore, 8A. lPage Forty-twol

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-J.-Y V - The Junior Classic H6 Remember signals, and don't talk. This from the coach. SignalslY called the quarterback, repeating the words when Check was called. The squads launched into play and the Farmer made a clean sweep around him, while he didn't tackle any of his own men, either! Get it! somebody shouted, and he looked up to see the pigskin spinning through tl1e air. Ht- caught it perfectly, and turnedg but he had for-gotten which was Trenton's goal-post! Somebody was in front of himg he looked at the fellows socks and they were Beaton's colors. Like a flash he swung around and made the eighty-tive yards to the goal-post in nothing flat , so his opponents declared afterward. He fell over Trenton's goal line, with the ball tucked under his arm. Hardly two seconds later the referee's whistle ended the game, with the score standing 9 to 6 in favor of Trenton. Not- much of a victory, but the first triumph over Beaton High School in three years! Of course. the Farmer , from now on dubbed The Flash , became the idol of the school. He had shown those city snobs something! Simple? YVell, maybe, but- s 'THELBIA Roosa, 9.-K. The Mysterious Animal At a lumber camp in Xllisconsin many things were happening. One of these was that of a mysterious animal which was infesting the camp almost every night. One day Jack Howland decided to investigate the case, as it was his cottage which was molested the most. He started his investigation by going around to the different huts to borrow axes and hatch- cts. which he could throw at the strange and mysterious being. That night before he retired he placed the axes and hatchets on a rudely built chair by his bed so they would be within easy reach. ' About midnight he heard the usual scratching on the door, and the wiggling of the latch. The dfml' opened slowly, and in the darkness Jack Could barely make out the form of an animal. llc lllfkrd up one of the axes. took careful lim. and threw as he never threw before. There 'M fl low yelp, and the animal was gone for Uhr night. Jack went to sleep, and when he awoke the :ffl morning he looked for a clue as to what 'lid 'lfh animal it was. All he found was its 'Ill which was outside the door, and the axe which was stuck in the door. Nothing was said about it that day when he went to work. The next night the animal came again and walked around the cottage, saying, I want my tail! I want my tailfy' Jack was awake by this time and prepared himself for action. The ani- mal came in through the door which was left open by .lack for the purpose of having the animal take an easier chance to make a get- away if necessary. The lumberman was in a corner and was out of danger. The animal gave a spring at the bed. thinking Jack was in it. In doing this it hit the bed-post and was stunned. A Jack tied its feet so it couldn't get away. Then he ran out and told all the men that he had a surprise for them. YVhen they got to his cabin he turned on the light. He took hold of the animal to turn it over and look at it. The hide came off. Every one was astonished, for there lay McFarley, the Irishman of the camp, who was always getting into mischief and who thought he could pull the same trick more than once successfully, but was now stopped short. -GER.ALD Hacomsx, 9B. ' The Necessity of Paying Attention During Recitation At the age of five most of us take our first step in the path that leads to a very valuable possession-education. From the first time in school until we. some twelve years later, have finished our high school course, the majority of us spend nine months of every year in school. Anyone ,with just plain common sense would say that a person who had passed as much time as that in school would surely, at the comple- tion of his course, be a very bright and polished person. Yet a large per cent of graduates lack many excellent qualities. lvhy? Is it that we have not formed the habit of applying ourselves to a given task? Can it be that we do not con- centrate hard enough? It might be for one rea- son, or for one hundred reasons. But there is one reason which plays quite an important part in the drama of education: it is known as In- attention . lVhen in school, church, assembly or else- where, while the speaker has the floor, let us be gentlemanlike or ladylike enough to pay strict attention to what is being said. even though it may not interest us. lVe can be polite enough, at least, to consider other people's rights to our attention. ' --Ixizz Auemcs Sain-H, 9B. lPage Forty-onel is.

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-K The Junior Classic 3?-D I Capture Black Kangaroo Swishl Splash! I spun until I hit the icy waters with a plunge. Deluged by the mighty impact of my jump. I seemed to be swallowing gallons of water. I thought I would drown, but rising to the surface. I regained my pres- ence of mind long enough to see Black Kanga- roo! ship slowly drawing away from me, leav- ing me to the relentless waves, with no land in sight. I fancied that I heard Black Kanga- roois voice shouting, Stay there, you dog, and drownf Ye'll make good feedin' for the craw- fish. More than once ye came across my path, spoiling a booty-capture and treasure hunt. Stay there and rot with the cuttle-fish! My heart was having an argument with my judgment, my teeth were chattering worse than a quarreling squirrels I was cold, hungry, angry. humiliated. I, editor of the New York Times , and twice mayor of New York. had lm-n forced to walk the plank off the Sargasso I-lands. by a scoundrel, Black Kangaroo. But at present I could not launch my mind on con- tumptihle musings. Blindly I struck out in the fast-gathering darkness, swimming with easy, powerful strokes. A breeze had struck up, aid- ing my advance in these unknown waters. Trusting to Old Lady Luck , I soon saw straight ahead of me Black Kangaroo's rotten smack edging her way toward a small island halt' a mile distant. Noiselessly I cut through thi- water toward the ship. Shortly I reached thi trigate and groped around for the hawser. lfimliiig it. I awaited further developments. The pirates lowered a boat. and the entire crvw of twenty-two struck out for shore, seeking camp and a night's rest. Deeming it wise, I yvaiti-il till they had reached shore, when I scali-il the ship's side, aided by the hawser. The ship was now in my possession. Chuckling over my cleverness, I at-once attacked the hold in the fo'c'sle and drank- and ate till my sides hlllxi-nl in honor of this rare occasion. Taking :1 last look at the row of fires on the shore, I sr-viirt-il the ship for the night and went to sh--'p on a coil of rope decorating the front di-i-k. A The sun was rising. A zephyr from the northwest was making the waves dance a three- Nlvp polka to the tune of an operetta. Forcing my attention on the pirates. I surmised that they WPF1' leaving for the ship. My assumption ll owil correct when I saw the boat. which thcv l'f l uv.-il the day before. come slowly toward llni HNSCII Immediately I prepared for battle. Taking two of the six-inch cannon that were on the rear deck, I primed them, pointing them toward the pirates. Arming myself, I awaited the buc- caneers. chuckling over their surprise at finding me aboard. lVhen they came within range, I walked boldly on the side deck and fired at the ship, to frighten them as preliminary to what would follow. The boat was soon the scene of confusion, Black Kangaroo trying in vain to quiet his crew. Shut up, you dogs: can't you give me your undivided attention while you are still un- divided? I yelled. The amazement of Black Kangaroo at iinding me on his ship after supposing me dead was more than he could stand. He fired at me. But I ducked very easily, and soon bobbed up again, laughing at him. Now, look here, Mr. Kangaroo or Jackal or whatever animal you happen to be. I have you at cannon's point, and if you dogs try any of your monkey-shines, you'll all be decorating Davy Jones' locker. All you have to do to save your necks from amusing an audience via the gallows route is to obey my orders and shut up. If you don't. I'll break every one of your heathen bones. - Black Kangaroo bared his teeth and again tired. Again I ducked. Cried Black Kangaroo. I'll take no sass from a little urchin like you. Give me that ship, or I'll drown you for sure. Disregarding this last remark. I threw the pirates a tow-rope, shouting, Would you rather hang, or stay here? If you want to go along with me, I'll promise to be lenient with youg but if you don't. the Lord be lenient with you. 'With this I turned one of the cannons upon them and tired. This was the last straw, for Black Kangaroo yielded, attached the tow-rope to the boat, and in a twinkling I was homeward bound with the fiercest band of pirates that ever sailed the seas. all loudly lamenting their failure to post a sentinel on deck. Ere the trip to New York was done, Black Kangaroo had walked the plank exactly four- teen times. each time uttering oaths too profane to put on paper. On my arrival. I released the pirates to the police. Ten days later it was rumored that Black Kangaroo once more roamed the seas. -Smox Boonos, 9.-L IPas:e Forty-threel