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

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CLASS OF 1923 Others of last year’s class attending col- lege are: Hicks Baldwin, Alleghany; George Kern, Cornell; Theo. Edmiston, Rex Carter, and Bernice Alifas, George Washington; Stoughton Richmond and Fred Darnell, ’22, Georgetown Foreign Service School; Edwin Snell, Georgetown Law School. Karl G. Pearson, with characteristie gusto, is taking a prominent part in the activities at G. W. U. He is a member of the Colum- bian Debating Society and the Dramatic So- ciety, and one of the associate editors of The Hatchet. Margaret Sullivan is employed in the Southern Railway Building. Evelyn Durnbaugh and Dallas Keith are other Easternites attending Wilson Normal. Ray Weber is employed in a district bank. Louise Pixley is working at the Naval Re- search Laboratory. Virginia Montgomery is employed in the Homer Building. Constance Supplee has enrolled at Stray- er’s Business College. PERSONALS Frank Davis, ‘14, who is writing for the New York Times had an article quoted in a recent issue of the Literary Digest. Fred W. Dent, ‘14, is in Denver, Colo. Although he is suffering from tuberculosis of the spine, and is compelled to lie for at least twelve hours a day on his back, he is con- tinuing his law course, which was interrupted by his enlisting during the war. May he en- joy a speedy recovery; surely such grit de- serves it. Siku S Phyllis Hawkins, ’21, is working at the Agricultural Department. Leonidas I. MeDougle, ’22, is employed in the office of the assistant librarian of the Bureau of Railway Economics. Donald Craig, ’03, editor of Tur EASTERNER in that year, was one of the fortunate report- ers to accompany the late President Harding on his Alaskan tour. His friends will be in- terested to know that he is recuperating from injuries sustained when the automobile in which he was riding shot over a precipice. MARRIAGES Josephine Carter, ex-’22, to Sidney F. Malone. Eleanor Craig Hills, ’16, to William Teub- ner. Alice Edna Tucker, 16, to James Horna- day. THE ALUMNI REUNION © The annual reunion was held December 21. As usual, it proved to be a “‘peppy’’ and en- tertaining affair. There was an alumni-school basketball game in the girls’ gym. This was followed by a tour through the new depart- ments in the building—the printing, auto science, and woodworking shops, and the do- mestic art and science rooms. The annual election of officers was held, and a vaudeville performance was given. The Christmas play, ‘‘The Trysting Place,”’ was repeated. Officers of the alumni association and mem- bers of the faculty received the guests. The serving of refreshments and dancing in the armory completed the program.

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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

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THE HASTHRNER TALBERT HAVELL O'CONNOR SPEAKE EATON MATTHEWS PIGOTT DAVENPORT HARVEY HERRMANN AGNEW REEVER GRIEST GRAHAM SILVERMAN GARDEN GOCHENOUR SAKS BURTON NEWMAN BISHOP SKIN DEEP We hear people talking in this day and age Of where we young hopefuls will end. They wrinkle their eyebrows, look wise as a sage, And wonder how low we’ll descend. Now, I’ve gone to high school for several years, And mingled where flappers were plenty, And studied until I’m as wise as a seer On the subject of maids under twenty. The girl styled a flapper is not a disgrace, Although I don’t claim she is sainted; I’ve found that by noticing what’s on her face She’s not quite so bad as she’s painted! GEorGE GRAINGER, 724. 25 DEEDS Sure homely’s this wisdom. It comes from me heart, And people have said it before. (I’m not smart!) It counts mighty little to use big fine words; There’s some as can use ’em as sharp as great swords. But here’s to the man as is sowin’ the seeds, Then starts in a-reapin’ by doin’ the deeds! Fer the man that’s to get anywhere on this earth Will back up his words with real actions of worth. Frrn Parter, ’24. YE “GYM” GOSSIP (Apologies to K. C. B.) The older generation. Seems to think. That the younger generation. Is going to the bad. But I know. That they are all wrong. Because every day. You read that some. Young person has. Won a prize for. Some athletic sport. And you all know. That it’s usually a girl. Who has won. Now if the older generation. Would only realize. That their young daughters. Are improving every day. In every way and are. Growing stronger and stronger. T am sure they would try. To encourage their girls. To play tennis and hockey. And basketball and golf. And to swim and hike. And all that sort o f thing. So that then they could. All join in and sing. “Yes, we have no weak girls. We have all strong girls, today.’’ I thank you. KATHERINE Gisson, '25. “Can I hold your palm olive?” “Not on your life buoy.’ “ Gosh, lux against me.’’—Ez.