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

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THE HASTERNER 7 EDITORIALS New Vear’s Greetings! HOW ABOUT THIS? The attitude that the students take toward cur assemblies determines the character and frequency of the gatherings. If the students form a courteous, appreciative audience, then the faculty will call more assemblies— and what can better delight the hearts of the pupils than a long assembly? Let us, then, good-naturedly put on our very best behavior when we gather in the auditorium. The splendid spirit of loyalty and cooperation at Eastern will make our assemblies orderly and happy oceasions for all concerned. When the whole school is together in the auditorium we have surely an opportunity for the display of all that is finest in our school spirit. A sullied, degraded spirit in- deed, if it must find expression in discour- teous exclamations or unreasonable, offen- sive applause! The individual student should realize that an excellent way to show his spirit is by do- ing all that is within his power to make our assemblies what they ought to be. VQ Ush Vee EASTERN FALLS IN LINE Just a few weeks ago, Eastern organized for the first time in ten years, a debating so- ciety. Now that it is organized, there is one more consideration to be disposed of. Eastern has always stood for the highest standards and the most lofty accomplishments in every field she has entered. Will her debating or- ganization uphold this ideal? The answer rests with the student body, for only the enthusiastic support and conscientious efforts of Eastern’s students can assure suc- cess. The scholastic requirements for mem- bership in the debating society are high; but the greater the effort, the more valuable the reward. To the students of Eastern, therefore, we say: ‘‘Attain scholastic proficiency; then join the debating club and work with true Eastern zeal and spirit.’’ There is no more valuable training than sound, logical think. ing, and clear convincing expression; there is no more worthy object than scholastic achievement and fair-minded sportsmanship It is the aim of the Debating Society to give the advantages of these benefits to its mem- bers. Are you in line for the forward march? M. K. R. SINCERITY Of the many requisites of true gentility, surely sincerity takes the lead. Still it is not a common virtue. Lack of sincerity is felt everywhere. In the first place, wanton flatterers are trouble-makers. They cause one to become puffed up; they feed his self-love, and make him ridiculous. Excessive flattery insults the intelligence, and sets the speaker down as a hypocrite. Unkind gossip is another form of insin- cerity. Many people, especially girls, are prone to greet friends with over-wrought expressions of affection, but when the per- son is out of sight, to spread malicious gos- sip about him, or to ridicule him. The value that can be placed upon such friendship is necessarily low. At school, especially, another kind of hypocrisy abounds. This sort exists where boys and girls try with honeyed words to in- fluence their teachers to give them high marks. “ Oh, I do love English—better than any other subject!’’ a student once raved. The English teacher, to whom the remark was made, at once began to look for the flaws the pupil was trying to hide—and found them. It really reminds on? of the child who, playing hide and seek, cries, ‘‘I’m not here.’’” He defeats his purpose. = Be, then, sincere in every utterance. A good test of your sincerity is to make sure, before you make a statement, that you be-

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Compliments of Washington School Sor Secretaries

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THE EASTERNER 8 lieve it yourself. Be sincere rather than yoluble, and wholly truthful rather than verbose. 1g Jeb 1, EDITORIAL QUIPS If more Easternites subscribed to and read Tur HasterNer, there would be fewer Eastern students talking about football and basketball innings. Some students seem to weleome New Year’s as an opportune time to renew their resolution not to allow lessons to interfere with their pursuit of pleasure. If you haven’t yet subscribed to THE EASTERNER or bought an athletic ticket, under no circumstances do so now. It is much better not to display school spirit unless you began in September; for there’s always a chance ihat if you do, someone will think you’re improving. The student body should by no means read the editorials; they are published merely to take up space. LITERAL APPLICATIONS A lesson in the mind is worth two in a pony. Some thieves steal money and precious jewels; others steal the time, knowledge, or love of another. A book in the right class is worth two in a locker. MODERNISMS Grave consequences from little ‘‘D’s grow. A rolling car gathers the girls. “Faint heart never won fair lady’’— But a snappy roadster can always turn the trick, GERALD CoE, 725. WHO’S WHO OFFICERS OF THE JUNE GRADUATING CLASS President—Gladstone Roudabush. Viee-president—Margaret Beasley. Secretary—Hola Benzler. Treasurer—Donald Bingham. OFFICERS OF THE FEBRUARY GRADUATING CLASS President—Ferd Herrmann. Vice-president—Thelma Bishop. Secretary—Louise Pigott. Treasurer—Samuel Matthews. OFFICERS OF THE TWO-YEAR FEBRUARY CLASS President—Richard Graham. Vice-president—Catherine Dawson. Secretary—Charlotte Hanson. reasurer—Rosina Lindner. SONG OF A STUDENT Latin is a subject I shall not want. It maketh me show my stupidity before the school and the teacher. It burneth me up; It leadeth me into a maze of verbs and idioms. . Yea, though I walk through the valley of the sunlight of hope, I shall fear a ‘‘D.’’ It can’t last forever; that comforteth me. My head runneth over. Surely, if I do not determine to learn, I will follow it all the days of my life, and dwell in the Latin class forever. Geraup Cor, ’25. THAT EASTERNER BOX There is a little box That has a little slot— We want your contributions That’s all there’s to my plot. The box stands in the office; It’s there for you to fill With stories, jokes, and poems, But there! I’m sure you will. F. H. P.