Conneaut High School - Tattler Yearbook (Conneaut, OH)

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('.J. FREW, Tlio Florist, State St. Phone 15 THE TATTLER Published five times a year by the literary societies of Conneaut High School. VOL. ii. NUMBER IK EDITORIAL EDITORIAL STAFF. Editor-in-Chief Cornelia Curtis Associate Editor Charlotte Cossut Business Manager Mildred Allen Athletic Editor...........................................0rri3 Ilarber Exchange Editor Jessie Benjamin Humorous Editor ------- Cornelia (uitiss CLASS REPORTERS. Senior Junior Sophomore - Freshman Illustrator Circulation Staff Advertising Staff Majrie Andrews - Ruth Dorman Jessie Hall Amel Hotchkiss Charlotte Cossitt Mildred Dusenbury Winnie Hill Margaret Irvin Leroy Hause George Dusenbury I ee Brebner NOTE. The Editorial Staff wishes to express its thanks to Miss Mildred Allen who so kindly arranged the material preparatory to the printing of this number.

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14 THK TATTLKR organ, playing “Beautiful Lady while Mr. Davis was taught to waltz. One of the most enjoyable stunts, aside from Hughie’s famous diving act which he persists in exhibiting, was the mock commencement when June, as mistress of ceremonies, distinguished herself with her eloquent speeches. While waiting for the returning car, some of the “kids” visited Candy-land where Frances and Cornelia played the penny slot machine and each won a package of gum. Just think of it, Seniors gambling! Not wanting to miss anything, tihe merrymakers looked in on a Hungarian dance which was in full swing in one of the Day street buildings and enjoyed the unusual spectacle to the utmost, until the car arrived. The evening’s fun was pronounced “simply great. THK .JUNIOR CLASS. The Junior Parties of the class of nineteen fourteen have been few and far between, but each one of the few has proven a huge success. Putting it mildly the Juniors felt bad, when the careful planning of two of their meetings came to naught. Saturday, February first, the Juniors were to have attended a social given at the Grange Hall on Daniels Avenue, but on account of the heavy snow fall they were forced to give up the party until some later date. The Juniors have made plans for a party for Saturday, February 15th. THK SHOW KK BATHS Since the installation o! shower baths in the boys’ locker, basketball practice has gone on with a vim, and the boys fairly revel in this ne.v institution. The need of these showers has been long felt and the boys owe much to Mr. Williamson through whose untiring efforts and wishes for the betterment of the school, the baths were installed. FOOTBALL TEAM HONORS COACH. Desiring to express their thanks to Mr. HeLman for his aid in coaching the 1912 Football team, the boys of that famous band presented him with a sweater. Hugh Buchanan, captain o: the team, made the presentation speech in chapel on January 7, thanking Mr. Helman for lm aid and encouragement. Mr. Helman then heartily thanked the boys, telling them that it was through their steady perseverance that their victories were won. The sweater is a heavy white one bearing a large blue “C on it. THK OLD HOMKSTKAI). “The Old Homestead which was produced in the C. H. S. auditorium on the evening of February 6 and 7, the proceeds of which will go for athletic equipment for the school, was, perhaps, the most successful home talent play ever produced in the city. The parts were fittingly assigned and each and every actor carried out his role to perfection. The house was crowded both nights and the promoters of the play feel amply repaid for their efforts. Heath’s seven piece orchestra furnished a delightful program throughout the evening.

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16 THE TATTLER BE ENTHUSIASTIC. Enthusiasm is an element of accomplishment. For what can be realized unless one’s mind and desire are in the work? The half-hearted person never succeeds. How often we hear the complaint of some poor self-pitying member of our ihigh school, Oh, dear, we’ve got the awfullest lessons for tomorrow. I know I never can get them.” The pessimist who always borrows trouble never gets anywhere. A good example of what enthusiasm will do is seen in the recent success of the play given for the High School Gym. Those who were so ardent over its production inspired others with their enthusiasm and the result was—success. Wouldn't it be splendid if all the members of (J. H. S. would be so enthused over the interests that should be common to all—but which, alas, are not—that they would help to ‘‘push things?” For instance, the basketball team is playing some of the best games in the history of C. H. S. but, we always see the same ones at the games. Aren’t you who don’t go interested in the sports of our school? It may seem incredible to seme but there are those in C. H. S. who don’t ever buy a Tattler. We often wonder if they have no interest in school affairs. C. H. S. is a little world in itself and what better preparation can you possibly have for promoting the “big things” which we all plan for some day, than to further the efforts of this glorious old school? Just get into the spirit of enthusiasm for everyday things and you will enjoy life ten times more. WHY THE WHY? Hid Jou e ei stop to think ho Af many times in the course of a week you needlessly use the word “why?” It seems that why is one of the most popular words in our vocabularies. Just notice anyone wfho is beginning to recite. His first word is invariably “why” or “wiby-a, it said, etc.” (‘‘It” referring to the text book.) Think it over. You imagine that you don’t say it but we venture to predict that the next time you are called upon, you will find yourself, unconsciously, introducing your recitation with our old friend “why.” TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS. We take this opportunity for thanking our advertisers for their liberal support, of our paper and we urge that the members of the High School patronize the firms who patronize us. The class of ’87 of the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, N Y has presented it with a new gymnasium at a cost of $150,000. The gymnasium has been built and is now in use. It contains a swimming pool 30 feet by 75 feet in size, bowling alleys, rooms for inside baseball, basketball, boxing, wrestling, a squash court and the main gymnasium for general athletic exercise. The building is equipped throughout with the most approved modern apparatus. It is built of Harvard brick with limestone trmmings and is fire proof throughout.