Cuyahoga Falls High School - Cuyahogan Yearbook (Cuyahoga Falls, OH)

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HI -TIMES 159 20 surface, a cash carried championship would evidently stimulate the interest. On the other hand we were led to believe that tennis was an amateur sport. It is disclosed that the Tennis Federation of France was reaping a rich harvest from its tournaments. With a lot of fake publicity about Suzanne Lenglen’s temperament, (which doesn't exist) and col- orful stories of the Bounding Basque” or Jean Borota, they packed the arena. Only, the stars would receive no financial benefit, the club promoters would look out for that. I he I nited States Association operates at no loss either and you can depend on these organized bodies rising in the spring with a supreme effort to squelch professional tennis. Mr. Pyle can simplify this by withdrawing. I f that be the case, the tour of Suzanne. Rich- ards and Mary K. Browne will be their final gesture. But it is hoped that C. C. Pyle carries on. for it is certain to develop a lot of clever chaps, who, under existing circumstances, can ill af- ford the leisure of seeking a world’s champion- slr’p. Everything remains to be seen and that’s that. —Carl Bishop. The Harhelor's Soliloquy ( With . Ipologits to Shakespeare) 1 o wed. or not to wed? That is the question Whether ‘t is nobler in the mind to suffer 1 he pangs and arrows of outrageous love Or to take arms against the powerful flame And by oppressing quench it. To wed—to marry— And by a marriage say we end The heartache and the thousand painful shocks Love makes us heir to—’tis a consummation Devoutly to be wished! to wed—to marry— Perchance a scold! aye, there’s the rub! For in what wedded life what ills may come When we have shuffled off our single state Must give us serious pause. There’s the respect I hat makes us Bachelors a numerous race. For who would bear the dull unsocial hours Snent by unmarried men, cheered by no smile To sit like hermit at a lonely board In silence? Who would bear the cruel gibes With which the Bachelor is daily teased When he himself might end such heart-felt griefs By wedding some fair maid? Oh, who would live Yawning and staring sadly in the fire I ill celibacy becomes a weary life But that dread of something after wed-lock (That undiscovered state from whose strong chains No captive can get free) puzzles the will And makes us rather choose those ills we have Than flv to others which a wife may bring. 1 hus caut’on doth make Bachelors of us all, And thus our natural taste for matrimony Is sickbed o’er with the pale cast of thought. And love adventures of great pith and moment With this regard the’r currents turn away And lose the name of Wedlock. H I S T () R Y All students who graduate from Falls High are required to take the year’s course in what is called History 12B and 12A. What are some of the values of this and other history courses? Probably the historian was correct when he said that history has three values— disciplinary, cultural, and utility. From the disciplinary value, history teaches us to master definite facts in such a way that they may be put on the mental shelf, in an organized wav. for future reference. From the cultural value, history, which has been organized and placed on the mental shelf, may be taken and used in interpreting new facts. 'The writer is reminded of an experi- ence he had when a freshman in lr’gh school. At that time he saw a play entitled: All of a Sudden Zanthippe.” He probably gained the surface value of this play at that time, as most all others did who were present. Later in college he came across the life story of Socra- tes. Those who have studied that particular phase of history will remember that the wife of Socrates was Zanthippe, and that home conditions were none too pleasant for him. Th s idea was carried out in the play bv con- stant reference to the “rolling pin” but the true value underlying the play was not fully understood until several years later. It is so often that a good historical background will give one a fuller appreciation of things. F'rom the utility value, history, which is properly gathered and organized, may be used in solv’ng new problems. It was Pres’dent Hardiru, who but a few years before h:s death, that said: “If the people of the world, and especially the statesmen, had been better

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HITIMES 19 tv Probed into his brain, In his bold attempt to Make him well again. For it is admitted Willy’s not himself Since the final practice Put him on the shelf. First they smashed his sternum, Then they wrenched his knee. Gouged out both h.'s eye-balls So lie cannot see ; But his Adams’ Apple Tramped on by toes, Frescoed Willy’s features And flattened out his nose. Then to show his courage Willy let the bunch Hit him with a hammer Where he stowed his lunch. Willy wasn’t yellow When he hit the line— Willy didn’t bellow Tho’ they broke his spine. Said it didn’t matter Tho’ his teeth were out, And his tongue was swollen So he couldn’t shout. Willy did his duty, Tho’ he’s somewhat lame, Since his feeble efforts Won his team the game. —Esther Twiggs. TEAM WORK 2-8-TI 'I'he Quarterback’s quivering voice rang As it reverberated throughout the crowded stand. With eyes blazing, crouched low, with ex- tended hands, Received the ball, pivoted gracefully, and through the line he rammed. To meet him there a Stonewall? No! For his line had gallantly executed the signal call. Victory? Yes! For he and his line had stormed the enemy’s lair. Midst cheering and the band’s blare. Trooped they, the team, to their showers with Victory won sweet and fair. A Football Enthusiast. — Eddie” Nylander. THE MIDNIGHT WORKOUT Canto I. ’Twas midnight on the campus, Not a teacher was in sight; The trees swayed in the moonlight And the octette felt just right. Canto II. ’Twas moonlight on the gridiron When the charger changed its place, And the ticket booth went over As the charger moved o’er space. Canto III. The clouds obscured the moonlight, When the pump was putin place; Then the dilapidated shutters, Were placed to suit the octette’s taste. Canto IV. The clouds still obscured the moonlight. When the antiques were placed in sight. The wheelbarrow climbed the ladder, And the sleigh was rigged up right. Canto V. The moon was breaking through the clouds On the clock, showed a dreary time When that wonderful Overland wreck Went past the “drive slow” sign. Canto VI. 'The dawn broke o’er the campus And I he octette looked a sight For now the work was finished And day drove away the night. By O. Canu Guess. —George Kline. —Murk Hale. —Leonard Walker. FUTURE OF TENNIS Time was when tennis was regarded as something to be kept under cover by tbe thick neck gentry, and those who played it were considered “molly coddles.” The terms “deuce” and “love” never seemed to convince the red blooded he-man that the game was anything but an effeminate waste of time. But all that has gone out along with the back bar and brass rail. Today the male takes his tenuis straight along with his morning cof- fee and rolls, a clean shirt, or a fresh shave. As a matter of course, you know. Men like Mauric McLaughlin, “Bill” Tilden and “Bill” Johnson are the boys who turned the trick. Then along comes C. C. Pyle with an ef- fort to professionalize the sport. This may or may not do the game good. On the

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HI -TIMES 21 tv5 versed in history, the World War and many other (treat calamities of the past would never have taken place.” History teaches people to think before acting, so that such a nation as the United States will not follow through the steps taken by Rome and lead to the same terrible ending. It teaches the individual not to foster self-centered ways or he may have the same experience that came to the great Napoleon. Along with these three conscious values come two very valuable assets to the indi- vidual. One of these is character. Constantly in history one is reading of the sterling values of a good character, for success is impossible without .'t. Let me take but a moment to point out the difference between character and reputation. It is surprising the number of people who think that they mean one and the same thing. Character is what you are and reputation is what others think you are. Don’t use too much time thinking about your reputation for it is usually true that a good reputation goes along with a good character. Put your time and attention in developing and improving your character. The other asset is to be socialized. You as well as 1 know of many who were well trained for a given task hut knew not the art of get- ting along with people. We are constantly thrown in contact with others and much of our success depends on how we get along in these associations. L. Packard. History Instructor. IMPRESSIONS Before and Afler Entering High School BEF Gee, those kids at Broad must be tough! This hunch is, anyway. Wonder if they’re all like that? Can’t tell, though, whether this is the exception or the rule. Well, look at that big fellow! He must he old enough to be out of Hi School already—and he’s only starting. Must be awful dumb. He’s lucky, though—he’s sure to make the foot- ball team. Wish I were bigger—1 might have a chance too. Oh, well some people are born lucky. Gee, that’s a nifty looking girl over there! Wonder if I’ll meet her when we’re in Hi School. Gosh—1 believe RE she’s smiling at me! Must be somebody else, though.—But there’s no one else around—gee, it must be me. Hmm—Hi School won’t he so bad after all! Wonder what her name is. Say—I wonder if this Hi School work is as hard as some of the fellows say? Hope not —if it is I’ll have plenty of work on my hands. I suppose most of it's exaggeration, tho. Well, guess this officious looking gentleman must be the principal—he’ll probably tell us more about this place. Hope so—there’s plenty I can’t understand. (Continued on Next Page )