Conneaut High School - Tattler Yearbook (Conneaut, OH)

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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.

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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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THE TATTLER Page Twenty-Five For each one a star and each one a cheer As onward he goes with never a fear. The Conneaut High School may hold her head high To see in procession her sons marching by. Their country has called them and quickly they’ve gone To return to us when the victory’s won. Ruth Kelley, of the senior class, in behalf of the High School Council, and the student body, accepted the flag with a few well chosen words of sincere appreciation. Mr. Williamson sang “My Own United States,” which was much applauded, after which Mr. Thayer, of the class of 1897, read the honor roll. This consisted of the names of the men who have graduated from C. H. S. and are now in the service of their country. The exercises were closed by all singing “The Star Spangled Banner. ’ ’ The hearts of all were filled with pride when they looked at the flag and realized that for every star there was a man, who claimed C. H. S. as his Alma Mater, and who is now doing his bit for U. S. A. We cannot all don a uniform and march away to fight, suffer, and maybe die on the battle field of war, but we have a fight before us that perhaps is just as grim—fighting our way to success and victory on the battle field of life. Let us fight a good fight that, at the end we may give a good account, even as we know these first thirty-eight to leave for active service will fight a good fight “over there.” Twenty-eight basketball girls demonstrated that they could do some other things as well as they could play basketball when they had a regular “feed” Thursday, January 24. The dinner was enjoyed at six o’clock, after which the girls donned their gym suits and played a strenuous game of basketball. Miss Kahler and Miss Davy were guests of honor and both agreed that, the girls were some eaters as well as good players. A conglomerate assortment of Sophomores, Juniors and a few wise and lordly Seniors journeyed to the Loomis shack Jan. 26, on one of the most disagreeable nights of the season. None were reported frozen, but their youthfulness and unquenchable enthusiasm are doubtless responsible for thus avoiding what would otherwise have been a tragedy, had older and wiser (f) persons gone. The girls in the bunch took the “fixins” for a spread and all who lived through the experience said they had a great time. The rest of the student body will not dispute them. Miss Manning and Miss Merz acted as chaperones.