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

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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.

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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 EASTERNER WITH OUR FACULTY We believe that the old spirit of good fel- lowship can be maintained only by keeping a feeling of friendliness and mutual under- standing between pu pils and teachers. The students should become acquainted with the new teachers who come to us from so many different places. First comes our friend, Dr. Rothermel, who has spent two years traveling in Eu- rope, and returns to us with fresh inspiration and renewed zeal. England has lost a teacher tous. Mr, Press was formerly an instructor in the Stanley Technical Trade School in London. : Miss Weihe has taught at Surrattesville High School in Maryland. Probably one of the best-known of our new teachers is in the physical training de- partment. Miss Alexander graduated from the Mississippi State College for Women and then taught several years in Booneville, Miss. Eastern is particularly fortunate in secur- ing Miss Gordon, who taught at’ Cobleskill, N. Y. before coming here. Miss Franz comes to us from Thurston High School in Pittsburg. Several of our teachers have come from other schools of this city. Miss Wines comes from Columbia Junior High; Miss Corbett and Miss Watts, from Business. Mr. Rick, our efficient and well-beloved “Cappy,’’ taught for some time at the B. B. French Manual Training School. Miss Beam is from Technical, while Miss Hershberger comes from the graded schools. Our domestic art and science departments are fortunately under capable direction from the start. Miss Bell, of the former department, comes to us from Central. Miss Jonas, who teaches the girls the scientific secrets of good cooking, is from the Columbia Junior High School. A truly new teacher is Miss Ruppert, for she comes to Eastern straight from Trinity College. Mr. Flinn was formerly in the printing business. 23 Miss Culbertson worked in the War De- partment. Nineteen there are, a welcome addition to our faculty. We are glad that the presence of these new teachers signifies the broaden- ing of Eastern’s curriculum, and thus the inerease of opportunities of the pupils. . THE HIKERS AT BLUEMONT Listen, my comrades, and you shall hear Of a wondrous trip we took this year. Twas the day of Thanksgiving when we left sight Of the city’s glow, for the country’s light. The trip was long, the night was wild, But at wind and rain we only smiled; For two whole days we were to spend At the home of our principal and friend. His summer lodge he kindly lent, And told us if our hearts were bent To a-roving go, perhaps we’d dare A hike to take from his mountain lair. With store of food, and bedding, too, We safe arrived—quite late, ’tis true. How soon ’twas time to tumble in! That night our fun did just begin. Next morn’ it rained, but a hike we took; (A few stayed home in a cozy nook). The evening passed with stunts and jokes; There never were such happy folks. The next day, just for a merry lark, We went on a tramp to Bears’ Den Park Twas fun to climb the trees and rocks, And watch the birds fly south in flocks. Too soon our fun was at an end. We left the cot of our good friend— But just as homeward we did start, We gave three cheers for Mr. Hart. Marcarer Buruer, 724. Who? Although I go to school to work, I have some pleasures too; But the time that I enjoy the most Is the time I spend with you. Diarrus