Charlotte High School - Witan Yearbook (Rochester, NY)

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TH E WITAN 27 Athletics BASKKTBALL—FIRST TEAM Quackenbush Cross Howe Culley Johnson Gibaud Punnett EAST HIGH RESERVES AT CHARLOTTE The East High Reserves defeated Coach Chamberlain’s quintet on our court by a score of 36-22. As is evident in practically all our games, our fellows won the first half, but lost out during the second half and allowed East High to get the lead. CHARLOTTE AT R. B. I. The Charlotte fellows went up to R. B. I. and in an exciting game of basketball, which was played on a very smooth and slippery dance floor, were defeated by a score of 32-24. As usual our fellows won the first half and lost the second. ROCHESTER SHOP SCHOOL AT CHARLOTTE Rochester Shop School, rivals of our own class, were clowned by our boys. The score, 19-17, was not large but, nevertheless, we beat them. The game was very fast and exciting. WEST HIGH RESERVES AT CHARLOTTE In a game which was full of fight and pep galore, our basketball five was defeated by West High. At the end of the first half the score stood 17-16 in favor of West High, but during the second half the score crept up to 37-32 in favor of West High also. Our fellows certainly fought hard dur- ing the whole game and never gave up a minute. CHARLOTTE AT ROCHESTER SHOP SCHOOL In a game played on a very small court at No. 26 school the Shop School boys managed to beat our fellows by the extremely close score of 26-24. This leaves these twoschools even, as each won one game. BASEBALL Owing to the conditions of the weather, our candidates for baseball have not had a chance to show their skill, but here’s hoping they get under way soon for a successful season. Mr. Holly was elected manager and Mr. John- son, captain. Under the leadership of these two fellows, the team ought to get some place this year. TRACK The members of the track team have purchased track suits for them- selves and are practicing very diligently for the coming track meets. Mr. Lowden, who is manager, is expecting to turn out a crack track team.

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26 THE W I T A N School Notes The assemblies which we have been enjoying for the past six weeks have indeed bc?en notable ami have left pleasant memories to all of us. The first of these occurred shortly after St. Valentine’s Day, and the main features were two readings given by Miss Rhodes in her inimitable style and two se- lections given by Mr. Lee and El wood Mcyerhoff upon the cello and violin. M iss Rhodes is a reader of unusual merit, and it is indeed a pleasure to know that we have in our number such a charming actress and to know that she is always whiling to give us the benefit of her talents. The ’cello and violin selections impressed us all greatly with their charm and beauty of rendition. At the following assembly we listened to a fascinating talk by Mr. R. B. Stewart, of the Ritter Dental Company, who presented to us the possibilities in the field of dentistry. Mr.-Stewart had a very' interesting topic on which to speak and he spoke in a manner which aroused the interest of us all. This was the second of a series of vocational talks this year, the first having been given by Miss Bacon, of the Federal Board, on Retail Selling. After this talk we listened with great enjoyment to two vocal solos by Miss Marie Mel- son, who is one of the school’s most talented singers. The next assembly was held on Friday, instead of Thursday, in order that Mr. Reinisch, the orchestra director, might lie present. The entire program was given by the orchestra, anil included four numbers by the orchestra and a clarinet and flute duet by Harmer Davis and Roger Butterfield. The se- lections were rendered very well and did much credit to the performers. The most memorable occasion of all occurred the following week, when we had the good fortune to listen to Dr. A. W. Beaven, of the Lake Avenue Baptist Church. Dr. Beaven is a widely known speaker to high-school stu- dents and indeed to people of all ages. Hig convincing, simple, and direct manner of delivery makes him a most enjoyable and, above all, a most force- ful speaker. He spoke upon Laying the Foundations of Your Life ’ and it was not a sermon, hut a real heart to heart talk. Such a talk should surely he a powerful influence for good and should give us a great deal of practical inspiration. Two vocal numbers by Miss Lillian Lambert also added much to the enjoyment of this occasion. A feature of nil these assemblies was the chorus singing, led by Miss Spaulding. This is becoming more and more popular and has done much to create a friendly atmosphere on thase occasions. The usual spring ailments have been going their rounds lately and have affected quite a few of our number. There are very few pupils in school who have not been talking as if they were impersonating a crow, and several of the faculty have also been affected. Among those who have been forced to be ahsent for varying periods of time arc Mrs. Keenan, Miss Emerson. Mr. Hamilton, Mr. True, Mr. Lee and Mr. Chamberlain. (Continued on page 29)

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28 THE WITAN ELIGIBILITY RULES FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL ATHLETIC LEAGUE A student to be eligible to participate in interscholastic contests must consider the following rules: Shall be under 21 years of age. Shall be doing passing work in three major subjects which require at least 15 hours of class work Shall not have represented a secondary school in athletics for not longer period than four years. Shall not be eligible to compete on representative teams after chang- ing from one secondary school to another unless the principals of both con- cerning schools approve. Shall be an amateur. Shall not while representing his school in any branch of sport during the school's season for that sport play on any opposite representative team. Infringment of this rule shall disqualify the individual for the balance of the season. In the event any team outside of East or West High Reserves should win the public school championship in any sport, shall be entitled to compete for the public school championship without changing eligibility rules. February 27, 1922. ELMER K. SMITH. Supervisor of Athletics and Recreation. Seniors in School Athletics Upon the arrival of the Senior Class at the zenith of its noble career, it is most fitting and proper that something be said in behalf of the part the class played in school athletics. At the first summons of the Soccer season, the Seniors turned out to a man. After the “sifting out process, (as only Coach Chamberlain’s uncanny judgment could sift) Culley, the boy with the terrible “boot,” Lanky Lott, Wegman and Herman were made regulars on the team. Herman's place on the All-Scholastic Second Team was the only place the school received. Lott, another Senior, managed the team in such a way as to receive a share of the praise. When Coach Chamberlain called the first basket ball practice, the Seniors were strongly represented, but Culley was the only one to make the First Team, and he did admirably. Ware was the lone Senior to play on the Re- serves who had a very successful season. The basket ball team was also man- aged by one of our number, Bill Wegman, who arranged a very attractive schedule.