Chandler High School - Memories Yearbook (Chandler, IN)

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• c Ohandjer In Oommenoial Contest For the first time in its history, Chandler High Sohool participated in the commercial content which is held annually at Central Normal, Danville, Indiana. The purpose of this oontest is to obtain the eligibility of students for scholarships in Shorthand, Bookkeeping, and Typing. The contest this year was held April 3. We sent as our representatives;Alnora Bates, Orin Davis, Harold Steinmetz, Robert Carey, Dorothy E. Clark, Beulah Carey, Thaine Helms, ' Robert Richmond, and they were accompanied by their teacher Mr. Turney, Rev. Mr. E.L. Bcites, ahd Mr. Fred Steimnetz. There were about sixty schools in Indiana represented with a total attendance of about 12500. Individual winners were awarded scholarships, and the winning teams, consisting of three, were given loving cups, plaques cgr ribbons. The commercial students w-ish to tnank the Parent-Teacher Association for their financial assistance which made the trip possible. Armistice Program On Nov. 11, '36 the Grades and High School assembled in the Gymnasium to commemorate Armistice Day. The following program was presented: Invocation--------------------Helen Sprengel Grade Room Programs—Songs, ■ Poems, and Soripture Reading Speech Armistice Day --------Margaret Castle Readings----------------------Ruth Hanning John Mundy Songs--------------- ■----c---High School Ohorus Salute Flag-------------------Audience Benediction-------------------George Lance Christmas Program The Holiday was kept by singing Carols, stud- ents visiting among themselves, and the exchange of gifts. To conclude our Christmas festivities, the faculty presented each student with a Christ-

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Easter Program On Friday, March 26, the Grades and High School assembled in the Gymnasuim for an Easter Program. A prayer was given by Ruth Ellis and the aong My Faith Looks Up To Thee was sung bv the audience.. A speech on the Crucification of Christ was given by Rev. McCullom. This was followed by the audience singing. The Old Rugged Cross Following this Rev. Bates gave a speech on The Ressurection of Christ . The song Christ Arose was then sung, followed by the benedict ion which was given by Pauline Tooley. Debating chandler High School entered the Indiana State Dobahiog League this year, the first time since 1032. Our affirmative team consisted of Helen Sprengel and Pearl Leslie. .hose on the negative team were Margaret Castle and Ruth Hanning. Roger Lenn was alter- nate and Mrs. Eskew Debating coach. Each team, negative and affirmative, particl pated in four debates. ’ Our affiimative team won a very important ■ decision over Bosse's negative. The other schools with which we debated were Princeton, Central, and Rietz, The subject for this year was: Resolved That all Electric Utilities Should Be Govern- mentally Owned and Operated . The debaters wish to thank all those who made this debating team possible. They are sure ihat the experience will prove very beneficial to all who participated in this activity. Spring Festival The Spring Festival was held on Friday night, April 16 at the Chandler School. A large crowd attended the Festival, and every one had a jolly good time. ' The entertainment was furnished by the