Charlotte High School - Witan Yearbook (Rochester, NY)

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OUR PRINCIPAL

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DEDICATION Mr. C.lknw M. Denison l’icc-Principal Mr. Denison came to Charlotte High School in January. 1925, as a mathe- matics teacher. In 1030 he undertook the duties of I toys' a lviser. gradually assuming additional administrative duties until Septemlter. 1034, when he was officially appointed our vice-principal. Mr. Denison, a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Colgate University, has done extension work at tin University of Rochester, lie fore coming to Charlotte he had served in the Economics Division of the Interlmrough Rapid Transit Cnm- | any. New York City. To him. tlu classes of January and June, 1935, dedicate this vear-ltook as an expression of our pleasure in this official recognition of his sincerity and his un- selfish service to our school.

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Our Principal States His View on Charlotte High Songs We are all interested in developing a num- ber of Charlotte High songs. In fact, some time in the far distant future, we might issue a Charlotte High song Iwxik. Mr Marsh has for many years given gener- ously of his time in developing the musical interests of our school and community. In l‘)-7 he wrote “Charlotte High the song which we use in assembly. 'Phis was a pep song, which proved so attractive that it has been frequently used. Another song, of a different tyjK. , written and composed hy Mr. Marsh, is printed in this issue of the ll'i an. Wc shall all want to learn it and enjoy singing it as another Charlotte High School song. I also know of two other songs that wc shall want to ljccome acquainted with. 'Phe biggest problem, however, of which many of us have been conscious, is the matter of an alma mater. As a pupil in the old Rochester High Scluxil. 1 was thrilled when a new alma mater song was introduced. It has since been used by Hast High School and to some extent by West High School and is un- doubtedly as fine a high school alma mater as has been written. Wc are taking steps to attempt to find a song, which all of us will feel has all the quali- ties of an unusual alma mater song. Such a song will have words that will sense the spirit of our school, its nearness to the Lake, its wide open spaces, the old light house and other traditions. 'Phe music must have a quality suited to the words, in such a com- bination that it will, whenever sung, give all a spiritual uplift and inspiration. Such a song will prove a tremendous factor in foster- ing school spirit and a feeling of loyalty. Dr Hanson, Director of the Kastman School of Music, has expressed a willingness to co- operate with us in a prize contest for such a song. Wc are arranging to offer a substan- tial cash prize to its composer. It is hoj cd that out own musicians. Mr. Marsh. Mr. aide, and Mr. Cimmerii will all participate and that Dr. Ilanson may interest a muniter of other musicians in the contest. Provision for preliminary judging of these songs will Significance of Our Name We have l)ccn asked again alxmt the sig- nificance of our name The ll’i an. Reprints from the first issue. November. 1021. and the November. 1025. anniversary number, will probably answer this question best: “The name, which we have chosen from the sixty submitted by students, has a worthy sig- nificance. The ITitoii was a Imdy of wise men who governed Kngland in olden times. It was selected for it meaning and originality.” “In the «lays l eforc Danes harried England, when the yellow-haired race of Saxons occu- pied the region of Britain, great was the pros- perity of the people. For in that time there were no feudal liarons to hold tyrannical sway thru the land nor wicked kings to oppress their subjects ncath iron rule and unjust measure. “In that time every town was ruled by its folk-moot in which every man able to hear arms held a seat. But soon the towns became sii numerous and populous that there arose tlu need for a central governing body. So the king summoned a Witcnagcmot. or meeting of tlu wise men. Here were met the l»cst minds in the lands, both priests and thanes. This assemblage brought aliout many wise and lieneficial measures including the epoch-mak- ing acceptance «if Christianity bv tlu Britons in 627. Here perhaps you have perceived a com- parison between this publication. The ITitnn. Jind the old gathering of the wise men. for which it was namc«l. When our school was in its youth and knew hut a small fraction of the number who are enrolled, there seemed no nee«l of a special spokesman. But when the number of pupils and the diversity of their pursuits increased, such a ncc«l arose. And this magazine. Tin I Titan, has. it is sincerely hoped. j crformcd its function ami met that need, in presenting the news, the opinions, the literary creations and. in short, every aspect «if school life in the licst manner |X)ssiblc. have to he made and undoubtedly they should he tried out in assembly. It is. of course, to l c understood that this is in the preliminary stages hut wc arc deter- mined to carry it through. ,v .v