Downingtown High School - Our Year Cuckoo Yearbook (Downingtown, PA)

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LECTURES On Thursday morning, Mar. 31st, Mr. Gilbson Mcllvain gave the pupils of D. H. S. a short talk on “How to Become Known To The World”. Mr. Mcllvain gave some good and interesting ideas on the subject. He is a well-known man in this community and the pupils of D. H. S. would like to hear a similar talk given by him again. His lecture was interesting and a great help, particularly to the Seniors who graduate this June. On Thursday morning, Apr. 27th, the pupils of Downingtown High School were given a lecture on “How to preserve the teeth”, by Dr. Joseph Huggins. He explained nearly everything possible about how to care for our teeth. He also showed the growth of the teeth from childhood to maturity. Dr. Huggins illustrated bis lecture very well b;y means of slides. The advice which he gave was of great importance because it showed us the cause for the decaying of the teeth. The students were greatly benefited by the lecture and we hope that we will hear from Dr. Huggins soon again. On Thursday morning, Apr. 15th, Mr. Gibbs, Superintendent of the Downingtown Paper Box Factory, gave us an illustrated lecture on “How to Progress in Life”. Mr. Gibbs explained the life of a man, from the time he came across the ocean until he became President of a certain Factory. He also stated that if anyone wants to or has attained fame in the business world, they must start at the bottom and work up. Always go for something big and try to attain it by hard work. Mr. Gibbs has given us some good advice and we hope we may hear from him again in the near future. Senior Class Party On May 12th, a Senior Class Party was held at the home of William McFarlan in honor of the members of the Senior Class. There was a large attendance including the members o . the High School Faculty. Tie party started at 8.15 after all the guests were present. Several games were played after which refreshments were served including ice cream, cake, strawberries, candy, nuts, etc. Then more games were played after which a motion for adjournment was made and carried. Everyone enjoyed the evening fully. The Senior Class thanks Mrs. McFarlan for her hospitality.

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THE CUCKOO 27 Class Poem By Enid M. Shillady A traveller stood one summer’s day, At the base of a mountain high, “I’ll climb to the top,” I hear him say Though it cost me many a sigh. We classmates stood four years agone And visioned the climb ahead, We’ll reach the top if we start with the dawn, So we marched with a steady tread. Our teachers stood with anxious eyes, All ready to help and to guide, “Keep on”, they said, for to him who tries. Success will come and certain pride. The climb was hard as the days went by And times passed speedily on As we learned our lessons at Downingtown High But now ’tis over and done. We stand once more and peer afar Through the waiting years ahead, Our motto will be our guiding star And we’ll follow the light it will shed. My classmates are here in the dawn of Life’s day. And for us it will never be night If we always the voice of our Father obey, And ne’er turn aside from His light.

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THE CUCKOO 29 LITERARY SOCIETY The Downing-Wills Literary Society met in regular session in the High School Auditorium on March 10, 1922 and the minutes of the previous meeting were read, approved and the following program was rendered: Selection...........Boys Glee Club Resume..................Paul Ezrah Vocal Solo Marion Tweed was unable to render her selection on account of illness. Recitation........Margaret Henning Debate Resolved that Newspapers do more harm than good. Affirmative, Emma Hilton, William Mahan; Negative, Gladys Windel, Francis Tweed. The Judges and the house both decided in favor of the negative. Piano Solo Jacob Pactor substituting for Helen Fisher. Senior Sentiment Roll Call. Snapshots...........Charles Hertel The Critics Report Mr. P. C. Gast The program for the next meeting was read and a motion was then carried for adjournment. The Downing-Wills Literary Society met in regular session in the Auditorium of the High School on March 29, 1922. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved and the following program was rendered: Song by the School. The resume by Marian Dague was interesting and contained good current news. The chorus by the Seniors was enjoyed. The book review by Enid Shil-lady was very interesting. The debate: Resolved that the United States should prohibit Immigration for a number of years. Affirmative, Harry Rothos, Gladys Sharp; negative, Earl Drake, Helen Miley. The Judges decided in favor of the negative and the house in favor of the affirmative. Natalie Pollock favored us with a violin solo and responded to an encore. The Junior Sentiment Roll was exceptionally well given. The Freshman boys entertained us with a chorus. The Oration by Ray Sheeler was well given. The Snapshots by George Bousum were very interesting and was especially enjoyed by the students. The Critic’s Report, by Mr. Schmidt was very helpful and instructive as well as interesting. The reading of the next program was followed by adjourment. The Downing-Wills Literary Society met in regular Session in the High School Auditorium on May 10, 1922. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved and the following program was rendered.: Resume......................Attmore Pollock Vocal Solo..................Mildred Barrett Recitation....................Helen Love Saxophone Solo..........Herbert Ash Debate: Resolved that the laws to