Clifton High School - Rotunda Yearbook (Clifton, NJ)

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THE REFLECTOR CLIFTON HIGH S C H O O L FEBRUARY 1926 Dec. 1—Busy day. Meetings of Seniors, Biography Club, and Football team. Dec. 2—Senior l-l Class meets. Dec. 4—Delegates of Hi-Y attend conven- tion at Morristown. Dec. 15—Biography Club meets. Dec. 1(5—An old coin section is added to the charter of the Stamp Club. Dec. 17—“Farmer” Seader elected captain of football team for 1926. Dec. 23—Students excused to prepare for Saint Nick. Jan. 1—Happy New Year. Jan. 4—Eager students return resolved to begin the New Year right. Jan. 6—Seniors resolve to drop the trip to Washington and have theatre party in New York instead. Jan. 8—Due to the fact that the Basketball Team is handicapped by the ineompletion of the gymnasium and the absence of the baskets, it lost its first game to East Side of Newark. Jan 12—The basketball team travels to West New York and beats the home team in a thrill- ing tail-end rally. .Ian. 14—Seniors have banquet and theatre party in New York. Jan. 16—Clifton again defeated at basket- ball, this time by Bloomfield. Jan 19—Exams begin, closing activities for the term. THE BIOGRAPHY CLUB The huge crowds that swarm down into our city on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month are very noticeable. Of course you all know why! When we began to realize that our Biography Club was the first recognized active society in the new high school we felt very proud. The spectators gathered around the front en- trance when it was time for the carriage bear- ing our first guest to arrive. All eyes followed Alexander Hamilton as he mounted the state- ly steps, accompanied by our president, Stephen Soltis, who presented him to us assembled. The next fortnight brought Benjamin Frank- lin, introduced by Mr. R. Schramm. It was necessary to issue passes for admission before the next meeting. The reception this time was given to a “Meeting of East and West.” Mr. Kipling of the Orient and Bret Harte of the Wild West were read to us by G. R. Connors Jr. and E. Mueller. The music lovers enjoyed a treat when Miss Julia Snadyc brought her friend Wagner to the front. We have given him a return engage- ment. but keep that entre nous. On December 22 we were entertained with a hobby tree party through the kindness of our sponsor, Miss Hill. We had a lovely time, be- ing amused at the informal actions of some of the more dignified students. We closed the term cheerfully with hopes of meeting next time in our fine auditorium. G. It. Connors, Jr. GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB On account of the irregularities at the open- ing of the new high school, it was uncertain whether or not we would have a glee club this year. Through the efforts of Miss McQuillan, however, we were able to re-organize this club, but later than our usual wont. At the first two meetings, held October 2 and 16, 1925, the club was formally organized and the following officers were elected: President, Mary Bonnev; Vice President, Hertha Sandig; Secretary, Helen Shadowski; Treasurer, Car- men Sandig; Erma Gemeinhardt, pianist. The meetings are held on the first three Fridays and the fourth Monday of the month, at two o’clock, in the music room of the new high school. It must be admitted that this club is making considerable headway. Although only in its third year, it has sixty-four members, and it is quite clear that many more students are in- terested. We are to take part in the dedicatory exer- cises of the high school next month, and also expect to give a concert here the first part of May. Helen Shadowski. THE STAMP CLUB The purpose of the Clifton High School Stamp Club, is, as the name suggests, to get the pupils interested in stamps. The coin de- partment provides for the barter of foreign coins. The club buys stamps and offers them for sale to its members. The coin department is a new addition to the club, and so far is not so successful as the stamp exchange. The officers are: Evert Anderson, presi- dent; Schweighardt, vice president and treas- urer; Watson, secretary. Our sponsor is Miss C. Smith. PAGE TWENTY-TWO

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THE REFLECTOR C LIFT O N HIGH SC II O O L FEBRUARY 1926 NOW AN1) THEN IN THE SCHOOL YEAR Sept. 9—Freshmen are greatly honored by our Principal, Mr. Nutt, who, after having call- ed the eager student body to order on the broad steps of the new High School, welcomes them as the first class to enter this magnificent building. The Sophomores, Juniors, and Se- niors then follow in the order named. Sept. 10—Bustle of preparation for year’s work and adjusting of schedules. Sept. 14—Football team has its first work of the season under its new coach, Mr. Holster. Sept. 16—Scratching of pens replaces pound- ing of hammers as full sessions begin. Sept. 18—Cross country men display their wares before Coach Steinmark. Sept. 2.‘3—Seniors decide to try to get to Washington. Sept. 25—President Lou Cross opens Hi-Y sessions in the presence of sponsor, Mr. Rich- ards. Sept. 2(5—Clifton outfumbles West New York in the first game of the season, losing 25-6. Sept. 80—Seniors still set on making the trip to Washington. Oct. 6—Miss C. Smith sponsors new Stain]) Club. Oct. 7—Rutherford tumbles Clifton’s Hill and Dalers. Oct. 9—Seniors select rings. Oct. 10—Clifton again returns minus the bacon, having lost to Central of Paterson. Oct. 14—Unable to rid itself of its jinx, the Cross-Country Team manages to tie East Ruth- erford. Oct. 17--Captain “Chuck” leads the football team to its first and only victory of the season, beating Eastsidc of Paterson. Oct. 20—Biography Club meets. Oct. 21—Caverly and company trail Barrin- ger in a cross-country run. Oct. 31—A large American flag is presented to the Board of Education by the Sons of Am- erica. Due to the independence of “Jupc Pluve,” the exercises arc held in the auditorium. In the meantime Dover defeats Clifton 30-0. Nov. 1—Seniors wavering in their desire to see Washington. Nov. 5—Garfield’s infant cross-country team outruns Clifton. Nov. 7 Clifton puts up a great fight against Passaic before the greatest crowd of the sea- son, but loses out 25-0. Nov. 9—Tongues halt for several days as students attempt to concentrate on the quar- terly exams. Nov. 10—Biography Club adopts constitu- tion. Nov. 12 Clifton runners return to original form, losing to East Rutherford. Nov. 14—For the first time in history the Alumni succeeds in defeating the Varsity. Nov. 21—Garfield runs rough-shod over our football team, winning 14-3. Nov. 25 Basketball practice begins under Coach Steinmark and Captain Persel. PAGE TWENTY-ONE

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