Eastern High School - Punch and Judy Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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THR BOYS’ RIFLE CLUB The boys’ rifle club is progressing rapidly under the leadership of Captain Roy Cheek and Assistant-Captain Petrola. The boys are getting practice, and plenty of it. The team, which is to shoot in the matches, will be se- lected shortly. Two new rifles have been added to the equipment. These Winchester, bolt action, target rifles are used in matches. Only the best shots will be allowed to use them. A new schedule has been arranged for the benefit of the better shots. Any member may practice on Tuesday, but Friday is reserved for those chosen by Mr. Stokes. Mr. Stokes is present at every practice to correct Dosi- tions and anything else that might be detri- mental to the progress of the members. Mr. Hart has been interested in a new heating plant that is being arranged. Archi- tect Harris is working out a plan to increase the radiation of the range which is necessary to heat successfully the big hall. It will not be long before the matches are to be held. The boys realize that they must be diligent to keep Eastern on top. ZASTHRNOR 21 fa GIRLy’ RIFLE CLUB ne Majority of the o; si i ae tiosue tha ne girls in the rifle club Senuine appreciation of our excellent facil ee larly for practice, making very 800d scores as a result of their Steady Practicing, There are many more members in the elub than in previous years, and we have every Opportunity of making this year’s work the best the club has known. As an “‘extra humber,’’ a basketball team from the Girls’ Rifle Club played the team of the Hiking Club in December. Mr. Stokes is giving very valuable aid by 18 coaching. He has chosen several of the girls who have the best scor them extra training in pre Matches to be held next Haworth is assisting Mr. Sto’ and his help is There are also the hi es, and is giving paration for the semester. Mr. kes in this work, appreciated very much. Several teachers and of- ficers who are very able instructors. With their combined coaching and our unusual facilities, we are confident that the Girls’ Rifle Club will bring honors to Eastern in the coming matches. 6 Several days ago. I stepped down. To the range. Out of curiosity. The first thing. I heard. Was an explosion. That reminded me. Of noises. I’ve heard in Uncle. Adolph’s cellar. When he made. Root-beer. T asked. “How goes it?’’ The reply was. “Our marksmen. Are the bull frog’s. Epiglottis when. It comes to. Shooting.’’ I thank you. Geraup Coz, ’24. Miss Underwood : ‘‘What is Mexico famous for?’’ Newman: ‘‘Earrings.””

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THE BASTEENER 20 THE SLOWER THEY ARE, THE SURER THEY FALL There is a singular rumor being circulated around school concerning the all-around Fasternite hero, popularly known as ‘“Roudie.’”? Certain of his classmates state that he recently dated a homework paper 1916, wrote his French lessons in Spanish, and made other inexplicable errors. After a careful consideration of circumstances and a solemn conference together, those honored Easternites who are best fitted to judge such weighty matters finally came to the reluctant conclusion that our sturdy athletic hero, our reliable, unfailing student, and above all, our indifferent, unsusceptible anti- lady’s man must be—in love. Oh, that Roudie should have come to this! Margaret Beasley was once heard to re- mark that her books are full of letters be- cause the mail man arrives just as she leaves for school. When someone asked her whether she always receives a letter, she replied, “No, indeed, sometimes I get two.” We have all heard of ‘‘Billy’s’’ dramatic ability, his cadet ability, his speed-demon spirit, ete.; but there is one of his talents (?) which few of us know about—his astonishing aptitude in wiggling his ears, his pastime in French class. THE INEVITABLE RESULT Glee Club rehearsal—an abandoned school. Mr. Schwartz—empty pockets. Miss Bucknam in a noisy corridor—Peace. Sam Matthews—laughter. Burke—St. Elizabeth’s. Virgil—an early grave. Don’t judge a man’s importance by the number of keys his ring carries. ‘He may be a night watchman. English teacher (talking about objects of verbs): ‘‘Mary, what is your object?” Mary T. (absent-mindedly): “‘To get a husband.’’ - SCHOOL GOSSIP WANTED me company in the eone to keep Som e.—Miss Smith. JT am always alon ee cuse for getting out of class— office. A new ex “Buddy’”’ Walls. pe UL Dee Se A companion to roam the halls with— “Bondy.” pia Nat ee A good alarm elock.—‘‘Teddy’’ Saks, tes eee School to start at 10:30.—Kessler. Beg eS ok Two periods of physical training daily — Palmer. A self-locking locker.—Gill. If you are not acquainted with the Febru- ary Class of ’24, it is time for you to know them. ‘Meet the folks.”’ The class is not large, but their motto is “quality not quantity,’’ for many of them have made themselves famous in one way or the other. They have the highest cadet of- fieer At Bastern—Lt. Col. Clinton Hisle. Then, who will deny that Mortimer Daven- port will some day be another Walter Hamp- den! The most insignificant freshman knows the noted artist, Jack Burton, who is always thrilling our team heroes by putting their handsome faces in THE HEASTERNER. Ath- leties is also well represented in the class. Hats off to Captain Newman! Last, but not least, they have scholastic brilliance. Sam Matthews, the delight of his teachers, Fern Painter, our first-rate editor, and Mae 0’Con- nor, the Burke star, are a few of the shining lights of scholastic honor which make up their select numbers. Big Coach Guyon sat on the side-lines, Watching his boys play nigh; He saw Smith run and a basket won, And said, ‘‘ What a great coach am I!”’

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THE EASTERNER 22 CHORDS AND CUES The major music classes of this year num- ber about forty members, including students of voice, violin, cello, and piano. Although many advanced and talented pupils were lost last June, there has been such improvement on the part of those continuing that, with the addition of a number of new pupils of talent, we anticipate as fine a major music assembly as before. We are especially fortunate in re- taining Minnie Hoxsey, who is also doing val- uable work with the orchestra and glee club. ‘An interesting program was presented by members of the orchestra and glee elub at the December meeting of the Home and School Association. Minnie Hoxsey displayed her skill as a pianist in the flawless rendition of the ‘‘Rigoletto Paraphrase’’ of Verdi-Liszt, while Eastern’s promising young violinist, Evelyn Scott, shared the laurels of the eve- ning by playing the captivating ‘‘Halaneia’’ of Bizet-Fiolich. The ‘‘Berceuse’’ from Joce- lyn, a composition of Godard’s, was effectively sung by Eola Benzler with an obligato by Evelyn Scott. Arthur Fisher, cornetist, also contributed a solo during the course of the evening. The old and well beloved carols of the sea- son were sung by the glee club at the Christ- mas entertainment on December 21. The first fruits of the work of the dramatic association were shown on the Tuesday and Wednesday evenings before Thanksgiving. Three one-act plays, ‘‘The Pot-Boiler,’’ ‘‘The Wonder Hat,’’ and ‘‘A Night in an Inn,”’ were given with such great success that over five hundred dollars was turned over to the school fund. This presentation marked an epoch in our school history, for it was a one hundred per cent Eastern play. The programs and tickets were printed in our own print shop, and the scenery made in our wood-working shop. At the Christmas assembly an excellent presentation of ‘‘The Trysting Place,’’ a one- act play by Booth Tarkington, was given. The following were members of the cast: Roy Cheek, Gerald Coe, Milton Talbert, Mae O’Connor, Ruth Perkins, and Marvel Douglas. Marearet Beastey, 724. GIRLS’ CLUBS During the Thanksgiving holidays the Hik- ing Club had a treat, in the form of a two days’ stay at Mr. Hart ’s home in Bluemont. Thirteen members of the club were accom panied by Miss Stockett, the faculty adviser, and Mrs, Hart. While there they hiked twenty miles over rough country. Some of the most interesting places visited were Mount Weather, where a weather bureau was once situated, and the Bears’ Den. The girls re- membered the advice, ‘Kodak as you go,” and many fine pictures were the result. The evenings were spent in telling stories, doing stunts, playing games, and popping corn. Everyone in the party had a good time. According to custom, both the Merrill and Friendship Clubs gave Thanksgiving baskets to needy families of the city. For Christmas social service work, the former elub sent bar- rels of toys to Kentucky. The Friendship Club sent books, toys, and clothes to Caney Creek, Ky., and to Morganton, N. C. On December 5, the Merrill girls gave a party to welcome new members, especially Freshmen. Before the Christmas holidays a “spread’” was given by the Friendship Club. This was followed on December 21 by a dance and party at the Blue Triangle House. Last month the Merrill girls challenged the Friendship girls to play a basketball game. The game was close, but the Friendship Club came off victorious. The girls on the winning team were: Elizabeth Johnston, Margaret Knapp, Imogene Johnston, Helene Hesse, Mary Schneider, and Marguerite Ruedi. On the whole, the work of the girls’ clubs has been commendable this past year. The members have come back from their vacations with a determination to surpass this year the things which they have done. The boy stood on the railroad track; The train was speeding nigh. The boy stepped off the railroad track— And let the train go by. —Selected.