Commerce High School - Commerce Yearbook (Cleveland, OH)

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Prrarntation nf IBrbatittg (Srnpliii ON Friday, April 19th, at 2:30 P. M., the “trophy cup” was formally presented to the school by Mr. Lamar T. Beman, President of the Inter-scholastic Literary League, who presided, and also made a short speech. Mr. Weimer accepted the cup on behalf of the school. By special invitation the Debating teams of 1910, 1911, 1912 were present. The “1910“ team was composed of Harold Nichols, Fred Johnson and Herbert Sinek. John Tobin, George Groman and Walter Weel represented the school in 1911. While this year's teams were Thomas Murphy, Henry Reich, Wm. Morrison, Herman Kaplan and Steve Schilly. The orchestra and the glee club offered pleasing selections. Much enthusiasm was displayed, as the Rooters' Club was present with all members on hand. The occasion will long be remembered, as this is the first cup and championship the school has won. HENRY REICH, 1913. afyr Sanqurt ON Thursda}'. April 18th, a banquet was given at our lunch room by the teachers of this school. The guests of honor were Mr. McMyler and the debaters, Thomas Murphy, Henry Reich, Wm. Morrison, Herman Kaplan, and Steve Schilly. The others present were Mr. Weimer, Mr. Hoover, Miss Amidon, Miss Pittis, Miss Hadlow, Miss Ely, Miss Bandeen, Miss Hildreth, Miss Rohn, Miss Hagan, Miss Friedlander, Miss Corser, Mr. Heald, Mr. Gordon, Mr. Ditmer, Mr. Curry, Mr. Harsh, Mr. Gehring, Mr. Dutton, Mr. Harrison, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Manville, Mr. Evans, Mr. Warfield, Mr. Weber, Miss Heal, Miss Maxwell, Miss Davis. The lunch room was decorated in the school colors and the tables were decorated with flowers. Mr. Heald acted as toastmaster. Mr. Weimer spoke on “A Look to the End.” Mr. Gordon’s topic was “Little, But Oh My.” Miss Amidon gave a toast to “Our Victory” and Steve Schilly responded with “The Cost of Victory.” Mr. McMyler spoke on “Appearances are Sometimes Deceiving.” The speeches were all greeted with great applause. And everybody expressed the wish that next year a banquet might also be held in honor of the victors. 86

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©ur Baufti At the banquet to the debaters, in response to one of the toasts a parody on “David and Goliath” was given. This received such praise that it is thought best to insert it in the Annual.—The Editor. Once there was a mighty man. A David in his liue, Who dared to hurl his arguments Against Old “Lincoln’s” line. This “Lincoln” line had stood, for-years, The onslaught of most able peers. Their ranks had never known defeat And surely now would not retreat. Said M------to “Mac,” “ Twill never do, This cup we know won’t go to you.” “Great Scott!” said “Mac,” his “Irish” up, “We’ll show you how to earn a cup!” Our little “Mac” then filled his sling With facts and figures, every thing To stay this giant, who dared defy A power such as Commerce High. He searched the books of truth and light, He spent his hours well into night, He read from Webster, Blackstone, Gray, Bacon, Shakespeare, Browning, Clay. He gathered points from far and near, From Howland, Burton, “Teddy,” Gear, From London, Cairo, Dublin, Rome, From Melbourne, “Jersey,” Athens, Nome. Then Murphy, Schilly, Morrison, Reich, Great Warriors bold, who dared to strike, Hurled sure their spears at Lincoln’s line, Displaying courage rare and fine. With shots well aimed, they pierced conceit, That clad this giant from crown to feet, They ran him through and took his head, To make full sure that he was dead. The battle gained, Goliath done. We honor “J ac” our gallant Son. Whose wise direction set the pace That won, at last, this furious race. S3