Central School - Deeds and Misdeeds Yearbook (Decatur, IN)

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14 DEEDS AND MISDEEDS ROBERT SHRALUKA CHAMPION OF ADAMS COUNTY After having drunk the bitter dregs of defeat for two consecutive years, the victory which we won at the coun¬ ty spelling match was the cause of much genuine gratification. Robert Sliraluka, 5A, Isabelle Mc¬ Gill, 6A, Blenn Fee, 6B, pupils of Miss Moran and Miss Stevens respectively were the entrants in the “B” team. ' Robert Shraluka, who won the frist prize is a likeable lad, prompt in at¬ tendance and a good all-around stu¬ dent. He has done a real service to his school and has earned the right to be regarded as a champion. He spelled from seven-thirty until twelve o’clock. It was a severe test but he proved himself worthy of the confi¬ dence reposed in him for he was pick¬ ed as the winner as soon as he won in the preliminary. On the “A” team we had five repre¬ sentatives, Harry Dailey, 7B, Miss Sellemeyer, teacher, Edith Dager and Mary Niblick, 7A’s taught by Mr. Moore and Mr. Greider and Mildred Marchand and Jeanette Beery, 8A’s from Miss Coffee’s class. Of these, Harry Dailey, 7B, was the only one remaining when the spelling was dis¬ continued at eleven-thirty. Saturday May 5th was set to finish the contest. Unfortunately Harry was a measles victim and therefore tied for ninth place. Harry is a quiet unassuming student with a superabundance of persever- ence and pluck and as steady as a clock. We are confident that had he been able to attend he would have had splendid chances of winning. The showing made by our schol¬ ars this year was pleasing to all con¬ cerned. Teachers, pupils and parents alike felt that our success was ample re¬ ward for the time and energy expend¬ ed.

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DEEDS AND MISDEEDS 13 ANNA JANE DAY Anna Jane Day, 7 A, was given the honor of having written the best composition on the subject, My Share in Making the Highways Safe. Her composition follows: Every citizen of the United States has a share in making the highways safe. The school children have a very important part. Many boys and girls think they have nothing to do with making the high¬ ways safe. They forget that many are killed each day on the roads, and that most of the accidents are caused through carelessness. If they had thought of what might happen, or of the people that had been killed before in the very same way, their lives might have been spared. 1 he first thing I should do is to think of myself. If I do not, I might be responsible for leading someone else into danger. This plan is bet¬ ter in a large city than in a small one for every one in a large town has the motto of “follow the crowd.” For instance I might see a car com ing, I would cross the street and es¬ cape danger but the people following me would perhaps get run over and killed. Some people never think of these things and in that way they arc endangering their lives as well as the lives of others. Another thing I should do is to nev¬ er ride my bicycle up the main street or any other busy thoroughfare. If I do I am endangering not only my own life but the lives of many others. If everyone would follow these rules there would not be so many acci¬ dents. Never cross the street in the mid¬ dle of a block. Look both ways for cars before cros sing the street. Do not ride a bicycle on a busy thoroughfare. Never hop bobsleds. Do not hang on to moving vehicles when riding a bicycle or skating. Never play any kind of games in the street. Do not run in the street after tops, marbles or balls unless you look back to see if any cars ave coming. After this I will try to be more careful and think of these things when ever I am on or near the highways.

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DEEDS AND MISDEEDS 15 SPELLING TEAM—A. AND B. ENGLISH The habit of correct speech is the golden key to many a successful life. The course in English in this de¬ partment is designed to help make fluent, correct and effective speakers and writers, therefore we had both grammar and composition classes dur¬ ing this year. This is an ideal ar¬ rangement which we have hoped for for many years. In the grammar classes the theory is emphasized, in the composition classes the art side. We believe that this dual arrange¬ ment is more logical, more practical and more pedagogical. The two¬ fold purposes, that of teaching the principles underlying sentence struc¬ ture and aiding the pupils to acquire skill in using English intelligently and effectively are constantly kept in mind. Miss Coffee - • -- During the first semester the 6th grade, under the direction of Miss Stevens, conducted a very successful food convention. Each pupil, as a delegate, represented a standard food, and gave an interesting report of his particular food. Harry Dailey acted as chairman, conducting the conven¬ tion most satisfactorily. A number of parents attended, and enjoyed every session.