Collingswood High School - Knight Yearbook (Collingswood, NJ)

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THE KNIGHT L Ss 1 K.Tw'z1 U A-J-VV q The Class of '23 hereby extends its heartfelt sympathy to Leslie Carson in the loss he has sustained in the death of his mother. , SENIOR CLASS , Seniors! 116 of us! and one of us to be Senior Class President! What a complicated problem. Fr-om the first day of school until election we were impressed with the importance of electing the right person in our class for president, one who was capable of guiding us through our last year. Because of this the class became involved in a number of discus- sions, arguments, and controversies, the subject of which was the choice of a class president. Hanson Tully, Carl Latcham, William Hendricks and Elwood Kern were the four who were considered candidates for this office. Hanson Tully, who had been our class president in our Sopho- more and Junior years was elected, despite energetic and persuasive elec- tioneering on the part of the Latchamites. We held our first regular class meeting on Thursday, September 29, and after a few remarks concerning -our responsibility as Seniors by Miss Venable, our class advisor, we began the business of electing our other class officers. George McKeag was elected vice-president, Irving Lilly, secretary, and Russel Taylor, treasurer. Our Hrst class'dance fthis yearl was held on Friday, October 6. I doubt if any more need be said about this as ourlclass is noted for its social activities. As our president has reminded us, we don't want to walk to Wash- ington and we don't want to ride in freight cars but we do want to go in style as benefitting dignified Seniors. This requires money and plenty of it. Have you paid your class dues? If you haven't done it, do it now. It isn't what one does which helps: it is what we all dog so let's PLAY UP and PLAY THE GAME. V y DOROTHY MEREDITH LEWIS DAVIS Correspondents 20

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THE KNIGHT school, which I had been told was the penalty for being late to class rooms. However, my first day was a very satisfactory one, and I feel sure that my- four years in High School will be very enjoyable ones. MINA BARBER, '26 THE BREAD LINE By G. SANVILLE The daily bread line in the slums Was ne'er so fierce and strong, As they that hunger to be fed, And join the lunch room throng. They laugh and talk, and yet within. They seethe and m-oan and sigh. Small wonder! While they stand and starve, The teachers sweep right by. They're right within the sight and sound Of eats. and drink galore. And yet they know that those ahead Will all be fed before. They read the menu on the board Debate on taste and kind, Before they reach the dear old rail They've fully changed their mind. i Some of them think they're very bright They think it's downright fine! To anchor in a. teacher's wake And sail right down the line. At this the Tired Mob gets alarmed And then a trifle sore, They raise their voices to a shout, And then into a. roar. And wouldn't you be angry too, If while you wait to eat, Some one who is more fortunate Comes in and takes your seat. 19

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THE KNIGHT JUNIOR CLASS The class wishes to extend its sympathy to Miss Hatmaker, who has been absent from school for several weeks due to serious illness. The commercial section sent flowers to Miss Hatmaker which were very much appreciated. Last year's sophomores fminus a fewl came back this year as proud Juniors. The football season opened with its usual zeal and many of the Juniors tried for the team. Those who made the 'Varsity are: Robert Wilkins, Captain: Harryx Nichols, Thomas Cornbrooks and James Knecht. The hockey season has also opened and many Junior girls are out for the team. We hope they make a good showing. The class held nominations and elections of president in its re- spective assembly rooms, Thomas Cornbrooks received the majority of votes. We hope he will have the co-operation of the entire class throughout the year. THE POOR '24'S This is a sad, sad tale of woe. He has an exceedingly cold heart who will not shed a tear over the dreadful fate of the '24's. How well they started out as Freshmen, full of pep and vigor. Who would have th-ought they were to come to such a disastrous end within two years. But the saddest part is that the class is offered no pity and has no one to look after and watch over it. There is no one to help it out of the mournful state into which it has fallen. 4 Won't someone, please, have compassion for its remnants and make it the same class that it started out to be? . Where is the class spirit? Reward if found, return to the office. The first football game must have had a good influence on the school. The 111 History Class was hard at work when suddenly a gay melody was heard in the hall. Everyone was surprised when they found out that J. B. R. was the singer. Don't forget that the class spirit must be revived if we expect to get our class rings or go to Washington. Won't everyone please help? And when we set a time for class meetings, come and bring your pep and vigor with you. HELEN WILLIAMS - DOROTHY CAMERON Correspondents 21