Charlotte High School - Witan Yearbook (Rochester, NY)

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T II k W I T A N Page twenty-fire Commercial Honor Society Commercial students who excel in all com- mercial subjects and who have entered the last term of their third year’s work are eligible for membership. In striving to attain a high standard of character and of service to his school, each member tries to do the best that he can and to help others to do their lx st. (hitstanding social events of the year in- clude a dinner which was given at the home of Ruth Lissow with Miss Inaura Hocfcr of Benjamin Franklin High School as guest. Miss Hoefer led a discussion on “Holidays in Foreign Lands. A tea was given recently for the society in honor of the Benjamin Franklin Commercial Honor Society. The guest sj eaker at the tea was Miss Margaret Bacon of the Monroe County Savings Bank whose subject was “Wise Spending. The motto of the society is. “Once a mem- ber. always worthy of membership. ' Les Babillards In February the French Honor Society, “Les Babillards ' held its first meeting of the tern» in the teachers’ dining room of the new school. At that meeting seven new meml crs were chosen and the new officers for the term who are: president.Mary VanKesteren; vice- president, Beatrice Killip; secretary. Ktta Louise Rvden; treasurer. Margaret Wilbur; and social directors. Jean White and Robert Bowen. A social program then followed, with a short play. “N’icettc. several musical selec- tions. an amusing game, and the singing of well-known French songs. In March “Les Babillards” gave a tea at three o'clock in the teachers' dining room in honor of the new members. For the l encfit of the new members the officers spoke briefly on the purposes and ideals of the society. The in .tallation of the new members by the presi- dent then took place, followed by the singing of “La Marseillaise.” After a musical pro- gram. tea and wafers were served. In April all the chapters of “Les Babillards” from the various city high schools and those of near-by towns met in the South Congrega- tional Church on Alexander Street for their annual spring reunion as the guests of the Alpha Chapter of Monroe. Dr. Hol .warth. tlu usual guest of these reunions, was not able to be present. After dinner an entertaining program was given in which all the chapters took part. Dancing then followed. The last meeting of “Les Babillards” will be a picnic which will take place on the beach, June fifth. Wishes for a very happy vacation are extended to all our members. Optimates This term the Optimates liecame an inter- high school organization. The new chapters are at West High School, Jefferson Junior High School. John Marshall High School, and Madison High School. The new chapters in- tend to use the same pin and colors as the Alpha chapter here at Charlotte. 'Phe Alpha chapter elected the following officers for this term: Consul, Roliert Bowen; Praetor, Irene Albert; Serilia. Charles Liver- more; Xuntius, Rita Foy. It lias been sug- gested by the other chapters that two consuls lx elected, instead of a consul and a praetor, and an aedile, to be in charge of the banquets. If the changes were made, the Latin Honor Society would follow the Roman system more closely, however no action has l»een taken on the plan as yet. Several new memlwrs were initiated into the society at the semi-annual banquet of the Alpha chapter on March 31. 1933. They are: David Bishop. Dorothea Clicquennoi. Clark Fellers. A dele Heilman. Margaret Hewins, Karl Kingsley, Thelma Kinnius, Maude Lan- caster. Phillis Line. Jack Pople. Ruth Thomas, and Erwin Ward. Included on the program were. “A Visit to Rome.” by Rudolph Wendt, and an address by Mr. West. Robert Bowen was toastmaster. vws v aa aaa aa aaaaaaaaaaaa aa aaaaaaaaaa I Uncle Sam’s Stores LOW PRICES LEADERS—HK.IIEST QUALITY

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Page hi'cnty-four 9 S T ii k W [TAX Above—Office Practice Room. Miss Ethel L. New man. teacher Lower left—The Chemistry laboratory, George K. Bird, teacher Lower rij'ht—'I'lie Art Room, Miss Alice Brown, teacher

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Page twenty-six T ii K W I T A N $ $ The Plant Laboratory LANCES of curiosity have been directed constantly toward the glass annex at the southwest cor- ner of our new school. The ques- tion is asked, “Whv a greenhouse at Charlotte High?” Some people do not seem to know that in hundreds of high schools, plant laljoratorics arc maintained as needed equipment. It is true that in the other Rochester high schools the plant laboratory is up on the roof out of sight, so that the ground location of our own is its only unique feature. When compared with the large plant laljora- tory at the University of Rochester, the small high school laboratory is in keeping with the less pretentious science dciiartment of the public high school. Completion of our plant laboratory was not made until the first of May, and consequently no formal organized pupil instruction can he undertaken until fall. Xext semester how- ever. will find pupil projects under way and a definite instruction program in operation. From the experiences of these laboratories as they were evolved in other high schools, we have selected a plan for pupil-project units to operate in addition to general science and biology class observation study. The projects are voluntary, and undertaken by interested pupils, from all grades, who enroll. With a small plot assigned on a work table, each beginner, under direction of an older pupil, will learn to test seed germination, make vari- ous kinds of rooted cuttings, and grow bullions plants during his first term. More difficult ■$ projects follow in the second term’s work. Successful completion by a learner of a year's work as suggested provides a pupil teacher for the next year. As a teacher, a second year pupil also undertakes a larger plan of work for himself while lu instructs others. This plan, in operation at other schools, soon involves a large number of pupils and requires a waiting list for beginners each term. Charlotte is additional!) fortunate in having established a connection with the City Park Department through its director, Patrick J. Slavin. whereby living material of wide variety may he obtained from the Highland Park greenhouses. This makes possible utmost economy in operation and a wider range of study. Park Department officers have given hearty profitable correlation with their work. W. W. Bknnktt. Change of Address (continued from (age five) jiearance of all the appointments and lighting devices, controlled by breakers behind the scenes. We stride to the center and recite to an empty house, “Friends, Romans, Country- men, lend me your ears” but suddenly feel very small and, awe struck at this creation of stone and wood which can atlfcct us so, we mentally repeat Lincoln’s creed: “I will study and prepare myself, and then some day my chance will conic.” Forgive my wandering pen. Our trip is over; as wc walk again through the foyer we notice a large mariners’ compass set in the stone floor. It lias the four points distinctly marked. Does it signify the scattering of our graduates to the four corners of the earth?