Clifton High School - Rotunda Yearbook (Clifton, NJ)

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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

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THE REFLECTOR CLIFTON HIGH SCHOOL FEBRUARY 1926 Buildings The first high school was housed in school 10, a school building consisting of six rooms and an auditorium. Two rooms and the auditorium were devoted to the high school work and the remaining four rooms were used for elementary school use. In 1908 a wing was built to the left side of the building. And in 1910, due to the increasing enrollment, a third story and a right wing were added to the building. In 1911 these were completed, and the third floor only was used for high school purposes. As the years went on it was necessary to make over the audi- torium into six class rooms, and gradually the entire building was used for the high school. In 1925 the high school was composed of the present school 10 and school 3. In 1924 the new high school was started, and in the fall of 1925 we entered the new building. Change of Supervisors In 1910 Mr. B. I). Vale was elected princi- pal of the High School to succeed Mr. George ,1. Smith, who was elevated to the position of Supervising Principal. In 1911 Mr. Vale sever- ed his connections with the Clifton High School, resigning to accept a position in White Plains, New York. Mr. Walter F. Nutt then became Principal of the High School. School Activities (In Order of their Introduction) Athletics: 1908— First baseball team organized. 1909— Basketball was organized. 1921— We organized football and track. 1922— Cross Country was organized. Clubs: 1922— Under the supervision of Mrs. Smith the Spanish Club was organized. 1923— Miss Vorrath organized the French Club, and Miss McQuillan, the Glee Club. 1924— Arts Club was formed under Miss C. Smith. 1925— Miss C. Smith also organized the Stamp Club and Miss Hill organized the Biography Club. Graduates The number of graduates each year has in- creased rapidly, as you will note from the fol- lowing: Year Number 1909 ............................... 5 1910 ............................... 8 1911 .............................. 10 1912 ............................... 9 1913 .............................. 12 1914 .............................. 12 1915 .............................. 24 1916 .............................. 17 1917 .............................. 26 1918 .............................. 31 1919 .............................. 36 1920 .............................. 28 1921 .............................. 38 1922 .............................. 51 1923 .............................. 54 1924 .............................. 67 1925 .............................. 70 Enrollment From its inception in 1906 to 1914, the in- crease in the high school enrollment w'as slight. From that time on the growth was marked, as may be seen from the following tabulation of enrollments of the various years. 1908 there were enrolled 39 pupils 1909 ii ii l( 60 44 1910 44 a ii 90 44 191 I 44 a ii 130 44 1912 ii a ii 122 44 1913 ii ii 147 44 1914 ii a ii 150 ii 1915 ii i ii 201 44 1916 a a ii 240 44 1917 a a 4 290 44 1918 a a a 297 44 1919 a a a 335 44 1920 a a “ 379 44 1921 a a a 478 ii 1922 a a a 614 ii 1923 a a a 729 44 1924 a a a 778 44 1925 a a 974 44 You will note from the 1925 tabulation that the enrollment is more than twice the enroll- ment of 1921, four years previous. PAGE TWENTY FIVE