East Lansing High School - Ceniad Yearbook (East Lansing, MI)

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Editorials HE Oracle Board of 1904 presents this volume to the public as the result of a year s work and thought Having noted the kindlv re ception given former publications, we do not hesitate to send it forth x 5 4. . . as iepresentatlve of the school and a reminder of the Class of 1904 Manual training has long been a need in Lansing Public Schools. Recog- nizing this fact, we asked one who is eminently fitted by his broad experience to tell us how easily it might be introduced, and how valuable the result would be. This Hon. H. R. Pattengill has kindly and ably done, and we would ask your earnest attention to his article. ' XVe cannot close our work without expressing our heartfelt thanks for the earnest co-operation of teachers, students, artists, advertisers, photog- raphers, engravers and the many others, who by their kindness and faithful, unwearied services have made this volume possible. The list is too long to give their names, but we thank them. We wonder how long the citizens of Lansing will tolerate our present High School Building, its antiquated tire-trap architecture, its incommodious poorly equipped and worse ventilated rooms, and above all, its health-de- stroying stairways? Can it be true that the health and happiness of the whole life of the students is of less importance to our citizens than the expenditure of a few thousand dollars for a new building? XVhile a few of the articles submitted in our prize story competition were excellent. it is a lamentable fact that more than three-fourths of the whole number were seriously incorrect in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and sentence structure. This speaks volumes as to the necessity of a greatly increased attention to these subjects throughout the entire course, if our students are to be fitted for practical life. Some rumors have reached us that the lower grades may be removed from the High School building, and the entire building adapted to the needs of the High School. This plan might be furthered and greater economy shown by holding the graduating exercises in the assembly room of this pretentious building. The Lens was issued each month of the year IQO2 by the Class of ,045

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but owing to the fact that it was found impracticable to continue its publi- cation as a class periodical, it was discontinued. XVe feel, however, that a paper of this kind is highly beneficial and complimentary to the High School, and we suggest that the work of publishing such a periodical be undertaken by the entire High School, and thus secure its lasting success. The fact that the Athletic Association has prospered during the past year is one of which the school may be proud. Not so much on account of the victories, as the foundation which has been laid for future successes. This prosperity has in no small measure been due to the interest of the citizens of Lansing, and we would especially speak of Mr. John A. Westoii, who has shown himself to be the benefactor and friend of the L. H. S. students. The old saying that clothes do not make the man is emphasized more strongly than ever by our Base Ball Team. The team looks well in its new suits. The new course of study which went into effect this year is undoubtedly a good improvement on the former courses, as it gives a wider range of elective studies. VV e wish the coming classes success. . VVe seldom find so much interest taken in High School Athletics among the girls as was manifested last fall when several excellent Basket Ball Teams were formed, which played all through the season, affording the participants both pleasure and healthful exercise. Much better work could be done, how- ever, if a suitable place for indoor practice were provided. Another indi- cation of the increasing interest in athletics is the formation this spring of a Tennis Association, which has already obtained an excellent court, and is giving much promise for the future. The great success of the Football Team this year, was due largely to the excellent work of Coach Close. who spared no pains in attempting to turn out a championship team. This is the fourth star team Mr. Close has coached.