Conneaut High School - Tattler Yearbook (Conneaut, OH)

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THE TATTLER Page Twenty-Three Reading—The Birds Are Taught to Fly, Alyce Kurtz. Talk on Folksongs, Miss Taylor. Group of Folksongs, Girls’ Glee Club. Reading—When the Pie Was Open, the Birds Began To Sing, Clara Macbeth. All the numbers were splendidly given and were much appreciated, especially the readings by Alyce Kurtz and Clara Macbeth. The Public Speaking Class has brought out much talent that has heretofore been unknown in the school. On Friday evening, Dec. 14, the annual banquet for the football men was held in the High School. The banquet, given by five of the mothers of the Senior hoys and the Athletic Association, was served by the Domestic Science class. There were over thirty football men in attendance and all present said the affair was a complete success. Edmond Lehigh was made captain of the team for next season. The football banquet has become an annual affair and is looked forward to by the hoys as a fitting climax to their weeks of hard work. After the football banquet Friday evening there was a Christmas party given by all the members of the High School. All interested in flu school were cordially invited to attend and many parents and ex-highs availed themselves of the opportunity. The first part of the evening was devoted to an entertainment given by the eight literary societies, and was a howling success. The stunts were performed so cleverly and were so unique that that part of the evening will long remain a happy memory to all who attended. The performing of the stunts proved to a good many people that there is an abundance of talent in the high school. After the entertainment was over, the remainder of the evening was devoted to dancing and games. Dancing was enjoyed in the gym., music being furnished by the high school orchestra, while games were played in the upper corridors for those who did not dance. Throughout the evening punch was served, and at a late hour the party broke up. Everyone voted it the best party ever, and many expressed a wish for more of the good times that were enjoyed that evening. After the basketball game with Ashtabula Harbor, Friday, Jan. 11, an impromptu party was enjoyed in the gym for all who cared to stay. Music was furnished by Dorothy Durkee on the piano and Mendel Jones on the drums. After having witnessed two good games of basketball, it is no wonder that everyone felt hilarious and wanted to get on the floor and do a little jumping around for themselves.

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Page Twenty-Two TIIE TATTLER MARGARET RICH, Editor. On Wednesday, Dee. 12, the High School students listened to a very interesting talk given by Captain Ralph Durkee, a former High School student and athlete. He told of army life and presented a clear picture to the minds of all who listened to him of how Uncle Sam goes about to mal e an officer. In one part of his talk he said to the boys: “Boys, don’t think I want you to enlist, rather, 1 would say, ‘don t enlist. Finish your high school course. Get an education so that, when the time comes, you may till tin places of tin men who have heard the Great Call and answered it. Nothing is accomplished in this world without an education and tin sooner you realize this and make the most of your opportunities while you are in high school, tin more value you will be to yourself and to the world.” 11 is talk was an inspiration to all who heard it and more than one of us resolved to begin working a little harder and getting a little more out of the advantages that are now ours. Mr. Williamson sang “Keep tin Home Fires Burning,” while the whole school joined in the chorus. After singing tin1 “Star Spangled Banner” we disbanded, each one of us fired with a resolve to make the most of our opportunities while we may. The Christmas program was given by the Public Speaking Class and the Girls' Glee Club on Friday. Dec. 22. The program was as follows: High School orchestra.

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Page Twenty-Pour THE TATTLER Dancing was enjoyed until after eleven, when the orchestra went on a strike. The affair was decidedly informal, but the sixty young people present all said it was just the right ending for an evening crowned with victory and many high school people were heard to remark that a “regular party” after every game would certainly be appreciated. On Friday afternoon, Jan. 11, after the regular chapel exercises, the Alumni of the Conneaut High School presented the school with a beautiful service flag. The flag contained thirty-eight stars, for members of the Alumni who are now in service. Mrs. Simonds, a graduate of the class of 1890, made the presentation speech. She gave a beautiful original poem and as many students expressed a desire to have a copy, it is herewith given, with Mrs. Simonds’ permission: Our High School Alumni may hold her head high To see in procession her sons marching by, Their country has called them and quickly they go Their courage and valor and honor to show. No word of repining or grumbling we hear; Each one presses forward with a vision that’s clear; All sad thoughts of leaving the loved ones at home Are hidden with jest and never a moan. Two of our number are over the seas— Hugh Marcy perhaps, was the first one of these; And then Ilarland Cowle, in an air plane so high, Will bring fame and glory to Conneaut’s High. In the heart of us all there’s a song we would sing About every one, in the emblem we bring Of promotions they’ve won with their untiring work— Lieutenant and captain, with never a shirk. But private or captain, they’ve given their all In answering “aye” to their nation’s clear call. Thirty-eight men of our number today Have answered this call and gone on their way. Hats off to honor, but deep in each soul Is the prayer to our God they may win the great goal; Not with hatred or lust to keep in the fight But because they are sure their country is right. To the stars and the stripes let us ever be true In the name of this emblem we now give to you.