Conshohocken High School - Echo Yearbook (Conshohocken, PA)

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THE BLUE AND GOLD Page Twenty-Two was the Easter meeting. Beautiful spring recitations were given; but a debate: Resolved that there should be stores in the residential sectibn of the town, was the feature of the pro- gram. At the last meeting the offi- cers for the coming were elected. This was our Decoration Day Pro- gram. Four veterans spoke, repre- sent. ng the G. A. R. and the Amer- ican Legion. The Junior Literary Society wishes the Seniors success in their future un- dertakings. • Margaret Murray. Secretary THE LATIN CLUBS The Latin Club of the Junior Class has had one of its most interesting years. The meetings were varied al- though debates held the highest place. The most looked for part of the year is the play to be given by the Juniors. The play, “A Roman School,” is supposed to be composed of some of the greatest men of Roman History. The entire play is given in Latin, many of the lines are quotations from Cicero and Caesar. The costumes are supposed to be togas and show a marked contrast to our dress of to- day. Dramatis Personae Arbitus: Licinius Archias ....... Lance Staley Pueri: Marcus Antonius .... Helen Gabin Marcus Tuelius Cicero Elizabeth Koch Marcus Brutus ......... Elinore Caine Q. Tullius Cicero Grace Congleton Ganis Julius Caesar .. John Pollock Gaius Crassus ....... Clara Johnston Cataline ........ Catherine Coulston Magister ......... Margaret Maskrev Miss Carl who is coaching the play hopes to give it for the Freshmen. It is hoped that those who see the play will enjoy it. The Sophomore and Freshmen Clubs have had several meetings this year. The purpose of their meetings was to give the students a better idea of Roman life. All •'hases of life were considered, home, political, education, mental and physical. Many quota- tions and reading formed parts of the r programs. After the business meetings, the C:ubs played games. Al’ the Latin Clubs join in wish- ing the Seniors the reatest success when they leave C. H. S. Margaret Maskrev, Scribe. A. A. Meeting, 1926-1927 The Athletic Association of the Conshohocken High School held four meetings throughout the year 1926- 1927. At the first meeting the follow- ing officers were elected: President .......... George Young Vice-President George Treisbach Treasurer .................... Mr. Oerman Secretary ....... Gladys Campbell It was decided that twenty-five cents a year would be the dues for each member. The second meeting was held December 17, 1926. It was de- cided that the Athletic Association should hold its meetings whenever the president called one. The Constitu- tion of the Association was read by Mr. Oerman and stood approved of by all members. The pins of the Association were then given into the hands of the president of each class to be distrib- uted to the members of the Associa- tion. The treasurer. Mr. Oerman, then read his report, which showed a to- tal of three hundred thirty-eight mem- bers. The amount of money in the treasury amounted to $74.50. The last meeting was held May 27, 1927. The minutes were read and ap- proved. The members of the nomi- nating committee, to chose officers for the coming year were: Chairman ............. Muriel Griffiths Elizabeth Yost Lloyd Godshalk Catharine Smith Bradley Elzey The officers for the year 1927-1928 are: President ....... Elroy Murray Vice-President .. Alfred Maskrev Treasurer ........... Mr. Oerman Secretary ....... Blanche Smith The Athletic Association had done much to increase interest in athletics in this school. Many more students have attended the games than in the preceding years. The students took great interest in the meetings we had this year. Gladys Campbell, Secretary. ORCHESTRA AND BAND The orchestra has, without a doubt, just passed its most successful year. They p ayed for the Operetta, “Sailor Maids. and for both the Senior and Junior plays, and numerous other public functions. Several new horns for the brass section, new music and

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THE BLUE AND GOLD Page Twenty-One CLUBS SENIOR LITERARY SOCIETY The first year of the. Senior Literary Society closed with a program for Memorial Day. On the whole the society has reached its aim and that was to further the appreciation of English. The debates have been a benefit to those who listened and may lead to a debating team next year. Some of the best authors and their works were discussed. About five High School students took part in the programs. The programs have been all right, but there has been some discussion about them. The students believe that they do not have enough to say. They are called and asked to do their bit, hut if they don’t make an attempt to do so. they suffer. Perhaps if we had . a program committee, chosen by the school which would meet with the English advisor and plan the pro- grams ahead, the students would like, that better. As there are only eight meetings a year there is no reason why we cannot have a larger variety of things on the programs. Whose fault is it.-' Do the students who are not participating give ther best co-operation? When a meeting is in order the whole thing is considered “tame” by the active few un’ess some noise, not particu- larly in keeping with the occasion, is heard. The active few- are perhaps those who arc being asked to take part in these meetings and have re- fused. More pep in the meetings is the cry from all over the school. One suggestion was made that one part of the meeting he given over to jokes about the students and light and airy works. More plays, not necessarily operas or three-act comedies, but something attractive would probably be liked better. A drama written by a scholar and presented to the school ought to be appreciated. English has been furthered but has it done the student any good other than getting him out of a few periods of a particularly disliked subject? Music ,' hich is a great benefactor w-as used, but how? To be exact just like the curtains of a play to open and close the action. More music would be appreciated. Altho many suggestions are offered, those offering them must remember that this is the first year of the so- ciety, and the years following will profit by our mistakes this year. Many of the students made their first ap- pearance on the stage and this ac- counts for some of the amateurish- ness. The money collected during 'this year has been used to subscribe foi magazines for the reading room. These magazines are the best obtain- able for both reading and reference work, and they are representative of every branch of study in the high school. There is an average of sixty-five students who use the read- ing room daily. Therefore, this is another good thing the Literary So- ciety has accomplished. The following officers were chosen for the year 1927-1928: |ohn Blackburn .... President Ruth Ramsey Vice-President Francis Wilmer .... Secretary Dorothv Lobb ......... Treasurer The officers of 1926-1927 wish the officers of 1927-1928 great .success and hope that they may enlarge upon the programs of this year. The entire Literary Society hope the Seivors will remember the society. Not only that but we wish the Sen- iors the greatest success in the world. Margaret Maskrev. Secretary TUNIOR LITERARY SOCIETY We called our first meeting ‘ I he Riley Program.” because most of the poems read w-ere written by Tames Whitcomb Riley. As a number of great men. including Washington. Lincoln. Longfellow-, and St. Valen- tine were born in February we de- cided to tell about them in our sec- ond meeting. At the third meeting solos, recitations, and compositions w-ere rendered. We invited the Senior Society to our fourth meeting as it

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THE BLUE AND GOLD Page 1 wentv-Threc new stands were purchased during the last semester. The hand also enjoyed a most suc- cessful year. They paraded with the Red Men in Philadelphia and also with the American Leg.on during its convention at the Sesqui-Centennial Exposition. The band was recently honored by playing in the She.l at Willow Grove Park on Conshohock- en Day where Sousa and his accom- plished artists have so many times played. Many of the members who started their musical career in High School have now enrolled in the Rotary Band. We may all look back and thank out ever .oval leader. Miss Griffith, for our increased knowledge of music. We wish all success poss.ble to these organizations for the coming eai Joseph Wallace, '27 COMMERCIAL CLUB During the year of 11 26-1927, great things were accomplished by our Clu1 in their regular monthly meet- ings. At the first meeting of the year the following officers were e.ected: President ........ Edith Ferrier ice-President John Blackburn Secretary •........... Ida Neil Treasurer ....... Howard Shupert The purpose of the Club is to pro- mote interest in the business world and to encourage a social spirit among Commercial students. This was ac- complished by various programs per- taining to business ethics and social enjoyments after the meetings. One of the outstanding things of the club was to present a victrola to the Type- wriing department. Another event, which remains in the minds of the members, was the Christmas party held on the stage of our High School auditorium in the form of a theatre party. The program was we l ren- dered. which was a play acted by the Senior girls. Our success is due to the untiring efforts of our supervisors, Miss Schreitz, Miss High and Mr. Oerman. We wish to express our sincere wishes to the entire Senior Class and that they may have the best of suc- cess in whatever they undertake to do in life. Ida Neil, Secretary. SCIENCE CLUB NOTES Several months ago a Science Club was formed by Senior and Junior students who were taking the Aca- demic Course. Later Sophomores were admitted .nto the club. The fol- lowing officers were elected and served during the term: President . .. Harold Griffiths Vice-President ....... Carl Hill t reasurer ........ Mr. Nelson Secretary ......... Eulia Adair Meetings were lie d the second Monday evening of every month. After the business meetings were fin- ished. short entertainments were held and refreshments served. One of the Club’s most enjoyable occasions was their doggie roast held at Potts’ Quarry on April 11. i oast ng of marshmallows and dog- gies. and playin- games afforded all a jol. y good time. We hope the Club will be continued next year, but wre will miss many of our Senior members. Our Club wishes the Seniors all the success in the world. Eulia Adair. Secretary OUR SENIOR CLASS This year, as would seem most fit- ting, has been the most successful year the Class of ’27 has had. We do not know' about the scholastic part of it. We leave that to our teachers to decide. Our one all-inspiring goal was. of course, o earn enough money for our trip to Washington. It was not easy and it meant a lot of w-ork. but the Class of '27 is not lazy. With the hearty co-operation of the school, we have achieved that goal. Our first venture was a pie and cake sale, which proved to be profitable Probably every one remembers our rummage sale. It was most success- ful and amusing a well. This was held in February. Our most import- ant event, however, was the Senior play. The entertaining three-act com- edy. “The Judson Entertain.” was pre- sented in a most creditable manner. One of our actors proved to be musica1 as well as dramatic, having afterwards won a Harmonica Contest. Our class has been active in dra- matics. The leading characters of the operetta were portrayed by Seniors. The Senior girls also gave a playlet at