Cogswell Polytechnical College - Cogswell Yearbook (San Francisco, CA)

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THE COGSWELL 89 Senior Farewell Ball, to take place the evening alter graduation. And Certainly a pleasant time is expected, lor bids are already being eagerly sought for by the lower classmen. As a unique remembrance the class has decided by a unanimous vote to present to the school a beautiful glass cabinet for exhibiting the numerous school. trophies which it has greatly helped to win. On last March oth the l-Vs starred in the production of The College Senior. a three-act comedy which, being a complete success, swelled the class treasury by 25185. ln sincere appreciation for the efforts ol the teachers who helped to make the play a success, the class presented to Miss F. Chubb and Miss N. Foulk silver fountain pens, and to Miss F.. Grinnell an artistic silver pencil. XYednesday, .-Xpril 2241. was the date lor the Senior luncheon, Dozens of placards, advertising the excellence ol the delicacies, were posted in the halls, and so much spirit was aroused by the Seniors that it was proclaimed Senior Day. During the past term the ofiicers of the class were: President, Reuben Spunng 'Vice-President, Herman Hanson: Secretary, May Poetschg Treas- urer. Klartin hlukichz Representatives, Laura Larson and lllen Neuman. These, with the combined efforts of the class members. were responsible for the huge success ol the l-Vs and are to be congratulated on their fine work. Cn Friday, February 20th, a regular executive committee meeting was held and the following appropriations were made: 31.50 for a basketball bladder: enough money for two baseball batsg enough money for one dozen baseballsg 50 cents for expenses ol the basketball managerg 31.50 for rub- down: 3,552.50 for ten baseball suits: and ffl for managers fees. Line Johnson was given a sanction to hold a swimming interclass meet for block numerals on XYednesday, March 11th, and Donald Marley was granted permission to hold basketball interclass for block numerals in the first week of March, 1914. Another regular meeting of the executive committee was held on March 6th. Enough money was appropriated to engrave the cup which Cogswell won at the track meet and Sl was awarded for track managers fees: Knittel was granted permission to hold baseball games with San Mateo High and Tamalpais Military Academy, and sanction was given to Bridgett to hold a dual track meet with lrlurnboldt High on March 14th. A special meeting of the executive committee was called to order on Thursday, March 12th, for the purpose of accepting the resignation of Donald Marley as manager of the basketball team and of Arthur Pierson as captain. Fred Gibbons was elected captain and Carl Boldemann as manager of the team. The first Student Body meeting of the term was held in the school auditorium on Friday, March 13th, for the purpose of observing Founders' Day exercises. The opening remarks were made by Robert Duncan, Presi- dent of the Student Body, who gave a summary of the founding of the

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gg THE COGSWELL VERONA LEASON, '14. June 1914! ' Xwfhat does it mean? Perhaps one has to be a Cogswellite, or at least possess some of that true Cogswell spirit before one can realize the magic of such seemingly unimportant words and such an ordinary date. Yet what Cogswell student's heart does not throb with anxious excitement, not when he sees the first nor the second part of this ordinary phrase, but when he sees the combination of June, 1914! For that date proclaims the close of the spring semester, the close of a term of hard, conscientious work, and heralds the days of idle happiness to be spent at the seashore or in the mountains. Probably our tiny Freshmen are the most joyful, anticipating mighty Sophomore days. And if the 17's keep up their past record, Cogswell will surely have a class of which it can be duly proud. Almost immediately upon entering school the class of 1917 was organized, and from that time on has taken a hearty interest in school affairs. The officers who served during the past term are: President, Vlfalter 1-lollg Vice-President, Cade Sparks, Secretary, Opal Dalbeyg Treasurer, Rudolph Popeg Sergeant-at- Arms, Jacob Cordseng Representative, Hazel Sweeney. A quaint and very original design have the 16's chosen for their pin, which links the two classes. The near Juniors look back on the past semester with perfect satisfaction and are now planning their next term's work. No new officers have been elected as yet, and those who served during the past six months are: President, Raymond McElligotg Vice-President, Pearl Hein, Secretary, Jean Miller, Treasurer, Carl Olsen, Sergeant-at-Arms, Spiro Mandichg Representative to the Student Body, Frieda Knudson. Nor have the 15's elected a new set of officers for their Senior year. Those who filled their positions exceedingly capably throughout the term are: President, Edward McDonald, Vice-President, Elmer Forsythg Secre- tary, Sophie Trostg Treasurer, Henry Roberts, Representatives, Frances W'agner and Mervin Gunzendorfer. The 15's have little specialties all of their own in the manner of house parties. A series of these interesting affairs have already been given at different students, homes and have been most successful in promoting sociability among the class members. Rumors are about that the class has laid the foundation plans for a gigan- tic Exposition danceu to be held in the near future. But perhaps the waning' term has been the most successful for the Seniors, who will soon bid a fond farewell to the happy scenes of fast departing school days spent at Cogswell. But let it not be forever, l4's! Remember that Cogswellls doors are always open at your command and why not return sometimes, not only as a distant visitor, but as if you again were a participant in the activities which you have held so dear and which have prospered through your untiring efforts during the past four years. How we hope that you may have that same success in your new lives that you are about to begin with the dawn of june, 1914. The class is still putting the finishing touches on its high school career and IS in the midst of plans for a final social appearance in the form of The

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90 THE COGSWELL school and the first meeting held by the Board of Trustees. The orchestra next rendered a beautiful selection, which received hearty applause. Mr. Miller, our president, next made a short address emphasizing the generosity of the Trustees in perfecting the students' athletic grounds. Mr. Lucy, chairman of the Board of Trustees, heartily congratulated the students for their fine work during the past term and for their clean and high record in athletics. President Duncan then brought the meeting to a close after announcing that Fuqua, Duncan and Baloun had won blocks for placing high in the cross country meet. All departments were opened for inspection. Friday, March 17th, was the date of another special executive committee meeting. The purpose was to decide whether a tennis team should be organized to be sent south to the Stanford interscholastic meet. It was decided not to send one. Another regular executive committee meeting was held on April 3d and 310 was awarded for the girls' social, 31 for the baseball umpire's fee, 34.50 for the swimming team, 34.45 for the school orchestra, 34.50 for the expenses of the Stanford interscholastic meet, and enough money was awarded for felt for making block C's and class numerals. Friday, April 17th, was the date of the next regular executive committee meeting, which was probably the most expensive of the term. 3.25 were appropriated for tickets for the swimming meet, 390 for cuts for the school paper, 35.20 for the track team, 31 for pictures, 31 for the expenses of the swimming team, enough money for a stop watch and 31.50 for rub- down. JW so 1 :Muff f A 'r Q43 st np .. QV I . r 1liiul A , 1 A N , ,C fl' 'Ill Q IA.-.ni . W .1' Gia