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

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V Fifth Grade

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24 DEEDS AND MISDEEDS PATROITIC PROGRAM In response to the special invitation extended to the G. A. R. and W. R. C. representatives of both organizations were present at the patriotic program given by the Central school at the High School gym on Washington’s birthday. Many patrons and friends, also, enjoyed the splendid program. The teachers of the school had charge of the pupils from their re¬ spective rooms. The program was as follows: Flag salute, by all. Star Spangled Banner, by all. Address, by French Quinn. Recitation—“Washington’s Birth¬ day,” by James Burk, from Miss Bran- byberry’s room. Recitation—“The Life of a Common Boy,” by Robert Hite, from Miss Bran- byberry’s room. Song—“The Regiment,” by Miss Margaret Moran’s room. Song—“The First Flag,” by Miss Neva Brandyberry’s room. Song—“The Big Drum,” by Miss Brandyberry’s and Miss Moran’s rooms. Recitation—“The Twenty-Second of February,” by Mina Wynn. Dialogue—“The Story of the Flag,” by Gladys Thompson, Paul Hancher and Ruth Macklin, from Miss Moran’s room. Play—“Patriotism and Health,” by Miss Bertha Bunner’s room. Song—“When the Regiment Goes Marching By,” by Miss Zelna Stevens’ room. Song—“Our Flag,” by Miss Spang¬ ler’s room. Recitation—“Washington and Our Country,” by Dorothae Young, from Miss Moran’s room. Song—“The Hatchet,” by the fifth and sixth grades. Drill—“The Hatchet,” by Miss Hel¬ en Myers’ room. Song—“America, For Me,” by fifth and sixth grades. Dialogue—“Ghosts of the Past,” by Miss Spangler’s room. Pantomine—“America,” by Miss Zelna Stevens’ room. Song—“America, the Beautiful,” by all. - • --—— Use Your Head A woodpecker pecks out a great many specks, Of sawdust while he’s building a hut; He works like a nigger, to make the hole bigger, He’s sore if his cutter won’t cut. He doesn’t bother with plans of cheap artisans, But there’s one thing can rightly be said, The whole excavation has this ex¬ planation, He builds it by using his head. - ♦- WE WONDER Matilda, now! Matilda forever! Sellemeyer now,! But not forever! Grace now! Grace forever! Coffee now! But not forever! Ella, now! Ella forever! Mutchler now! But not forever! But it’s Ralph now! And Ralph forever! And Tyndall now! And Tyndall forever!

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26 DEEDS AND MISDEEDS CHESTER BRANDYBERRY The Brize Winner --•- HALLOWE’EN PARTY We met at Central where Mr. Brown counted noses and found that there was a strange girl extremely tall and very slender. It proved to be Ora Brentlinger, wearing his sister’s clothes. Hazel, who has a happy knack of getting more real pleasure out of life than the average person does, soon had her guests (even the staid teach¬ ers) joining in the continuous round of games and stunts which she had provided for their diversion. The re¬ freshments were unusually toothsome and seemingly unlimited in quantity. This, our first experience in having a party at a private home, proved a most delightful one and everybody joined in appreciative acknowledg¬ ment of Hazel’s hospitality. - - Much credit is due Miss Zelna Stev¬ ens, of room 3 for the splendid way she “engineered” our champion spell¬ er to victory again this year. Miss Stevens had three students to repre¬ sent us in the county match this year. - x -- Miss Coffee says some of the “not easy” things in directing an eighth grade play are selecting an adult play suitable for little children eliminate, substitute and modify the thing, then demonstrate all parts from that of a silly boy to that of an ardent wooer and yet not get off your dignfied perch as a teacher. She says it necessitates your being a regular Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde. - 9 - After having almost exhausted our persuasive powers, Mr. Brown, at last, deviated from the rule, “One Party Each Semester,” and gave his “offi¬ cial” sanction to our having a Hal¬ lowe’en frolic at the home of Hazel Peterson. We are quite sure that every attic in town was searched for old-fashion¬ ed clothes for the choir and players. We sincerely appreciate the numer¬ ous kindnessess shown us by the many individuals and business firms oj: our city.