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 CLIFTON HIGH SCHOOL FEBRUARY 1926 III-Y NOTES The Hi-Y Club representing Clifton High School opened its fall term with a supper, which was attended by a small but enthusiastic group of Hi-Y workers. In spite of our small attendance our supper was a success in that we were able to get started on our fall work. Before going further, however, it will be well to acquaint our readers with the purpose of the Hi-Y Club. As every organization has a purpose,—so has the Hi-Y. Our slogan is, “To create, main- tain, and extend throughout the school and com- munity high standards of Christian character.” Perhaps you will say that we haven’t ac- complished our purpose. But we feel that we have accomplished our purpose, though in a small way. We do not reach many fellows, and that is why the school doesn’t and can’t feel the effects of the organization until we have more members. It is a very simple matter to become a mem- ber. All that you are obliged to do is to fill out an application blank and attend our meet- ings. There are no dues, but there is a small initiation fee. In addition to the aforesaid re- quirements you must be a Junior, Senior, or Sophomore. Nationality and religion do not enter into the requirements, so no one is barred. Now for our activities. Some of you will say, “What can a club do without money, and you can’t have money without members?” Well, just listen. In previous years, we have had speakers and socials. This year, be- cause of our limited membership, we have de- voted a great deal of our time to discussions— really lively discussions—which have helped to solve many problems for our members. We meet every Friday evening at 7:30 o’clock in the Passaic Y. M. C. A., and we have as our sponsors Mr. Richards and Mr. Nichols of the faculty. On December 4, 5, and fi, 1925, our club sent two delegates, Rudolph Schramm and Louis Cross, to the Hi-Y Convention held at Morristown. They attended a number of dis- cussions in addition to being in attendance at sessions where prominent Christian men spoke. Among the speakers of note were Dr. Bevcns, Rochester, N. Y., who spoke on the Conference Theme,—“Chiseling Your Own Destiny;” Kazutaka Watanabe of Japan; and also a rep- resentative from the International Conference for Older Boys held in Switzerland. A de- tailed report was tendered by the delegates, so that our entire Club might get the benefit of the Convention. How would you like to be our delegate next year? So you see our organization is far from be ing dead. In fact we have spent some profit able evenings in discussing everyday problems. We have as our leaders, Mr. W. J. Bratton. Y. M. C. A.; Mr. II. E. Parker, Y. M. C. A.; and Mr. B. O. Richards, C. H. S. In regard to our social program, it will be well to mention that the Club will go on a theatre party some- time during February. Now, my fellow students, perhaps you would like to help to improve our school by indulg ing in Clean Speech, Clean Sport, Clean Schol- arship. and Clean Living. If so, why not join our ranks, and add your name to our list of members? L. Cross, June '26. THE BIOLOGY CLUB On January eighth, nineteen twenty-six, thir- teen students met in the biology laboratory for the purpose of forming a Biology Club. Miss Wallace was present and acted as advisor. The purpose will be to advance interest in the science of biology. Vanicek was elected president; Everet Ander- son, vice president; Ruth Hornby, secretary; and Elwin Davison, treasurer. A committee was chosen consisting of Miss Weiss, Miss Sturm, Anderson and Shramm, to draw up the constitution of the club. We hope that you will hear more from us later. Ruth Hornby, See'v. A HISTORY OF CLIFTON HIGH SCHOOL IN BRIEF Organization Clifton High School was organized in Feb- ruary 1906 under the direction of Edwin J. Nelson, who was Supervising Principal of the Acquackanonk Township, and George J. Smith. Principal. Mr. Smith is at present Superin- tendent of Clifton Schools. When Clifton High School was first organ- ized there were forty pupils enrolled, and a general course of study was offered covering the following subjects: English, Latin, Greek. German, mathematics, chemistry, history, book- keeping, and shorthand. From this humble be- ginning has evolved the present extensive high school curricula, which comprises all the sub- jects necessary for the preparation for higher education as well as for a business career. PAGE TWENTY-FOUR