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

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R FEBRUARY, 1925 ie HASTERNE A Chap of Conviction Mr. Nathan Clark, newly elected student manager of the Dramatic Society, Ree his interviewer contemptuously. Ws) on : g ing a pencil and pad, the aS S a poor reporter, his indifference change x flowery eloquence; and in oratorical style h put forth the merits of his organization. “T am convineed,’’ he soliloquized, that this erganization has reached heights far too lofty for even the aspirations of other so- cieties at Bastern. Elaborate plans have been made this year and with the largest member- ship in its history, dramatics at Eastern gives promise of flourishing as it has never done before. f “Tt is at the weekly meeting of the society that new and remarkable talent is unearthed. Our present program pian is without a doubt a huge success.’” We suggest that the Debating Society would be greatly enriched by one of Mr. Clark’s oratorical skill, Why not a rounded career, Nathan? Les Camarades Margaret Knapp, president of Les Cam- arades, was quite enthusiastie about their Christmas dance, given January 2, at the Blue Triangle. “The dance,’’ she said, ‘‘was given jointly by our club and the Bon Secour Friendship Club of Central. Although the evening was bad, the dance was well attended.” “‘Our members,’’ she went on to say, “‘dis- tributed Christmas cheer in the form of toys and dolls which were sent to the Salvation Army Headquarters.’’ Girls’ Rifle Club “Our club has been organized for five years,’’ Captain Benton began, ‘‘and I think our teams get better every year. Our aims are the same as those of any other rifle club. We also have socials and entertainments at frequent intervals. ceptionally tests, but we are at capped by the temporary loss of our range. Repairs will be completed shortly, and two new heaters have been installed ; so we expect to progress rapidly in the future. We h ope to enter the inter-high matches this spring, and if we do, you may rest assured that we will make @ creditable showing. The reporter drew fire when he asked, «flow much better than the girls’ team is the oa 9”? os watisk at all,” Captain Benton retort- ed. ‘We believe that our girls are as good shots as the boys, and we think that if o match is arranged between the two, the girls will prove that we, at least, cannot be classified as the ‘Restless Sex.’ ”” Boys’ Rifle Club “Our Rifle Club teaches its membe rs how to handle a rifle efficiently,’’ stated the As- sistant Captain Petrola. “I suppose you al- ready knew that, though. “You will find, I think, that all persons who use a rifle frequently, are steady, re- sponsible, self-reliant people, persons who ean be depended upon in a ‘pinch.’ “The Rifle Club has done very well in the past,’’ he asserted, “‘but I believe in looking forward to the future as a chance to improve. Our team will shoot for the Rice Medal in February, and we hope to do well in the inter-high contests this spring. “‘New members are solicited, but only if they are sincere and serious in their work.’’ Merrill Club The Merrill Club, with Maud Boynton as president, was not idle during the holidays. “Our dance,’’ Miss Boynton states, ‘‘given in December at the Grace Dodge Tea Room, was a great success. Our girls have also been active in social service work. We distributed Christmas toys and stockings crammed plumb full of goodies to the children at the Gospel

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Pace 21 Frrsruary, 1925 The KASTERNER adorning the basketball team. Sometimes he plays guard, and sometimes center; but he does both equally well. Whether he is stage- loving, or stepping on someone’s neck in foot- pall, ‘‘Skinny’s’’ bound to succeed. He did his bit in the ’24 basketball season, This is a bird’s-eye view of our basketball Squad, Others are Burch and MeAllister, THE SEASON THUS FAR As we go to press Hastern has played three games in the interscholastic baskethall series, The team defeated Central in the first game, 21 to 17, was defeated by Western in the second, 22 to 16, and conquered Business, 29-11. Everyone is looking forward to the second game with Western. It will undoubtedly be the best game of the Series. termined to come back strong and defea Western, while Western is determined to re- tain the lead, Just because we have lost one game is no reason to concede the victory to Western. Our team is going to win the next Western game and then beat them again in the play-off. GIRL LUMINARIES While waiting for the class teams to be or- ganized we decided to interview those who have charge of the teams this year. The first person to whom we talked was Nellie Dalrym- ple, the manager. : Nellie entered Hastern in February, 1922, and was too late to try for the team; but she learned to play basketball in her gym. class under Miss Stockett’s coaching. In her sec. ond year we were in the new school, but as she was a February classman, Nellie couldn’t be on the class team. And now we shall con- tinue the interview in her own words: “Tn my third year I was made assistant- manager and elected captain of the team on which I played. I made the junior class team, and, having passed in all my subjects (and here we might add that she was an honor student), won my ‘E.’ It was hard, but enjoyable work, and under Miss Stoek- ett’s guidance we learned a great deal about true sportsmanship. In this, my fourth year, I was made manager and hope to make the senior class team. I hope to win another ‘E,’ as this will be my last chance to play basket- ball in high school.’” Dorothy Colliflower, who is the assistant- manager, insisted that she had done nothing of importance; but we finally prevailed upon her, by asking many questions, to tell us the following and think that you will agree with us in saying that her work has really been quite worth-while : “When I was in my first year at Eastern, the freshmen were not allowed to go out for basketball, except for practice; so all that I could do was to learn the rules of the game and practice hard. In my second year we were in the new building and I again went out for my second-favorite sport.’? Here we interrupted. “What is your favorite sport?”’ “Swimming,’’ was the reply. “TI played on the sophomore class team of which I was captain,’’ she continued, ‘‘and in this, my third year, I was made assistant- manager. I hope to make the junior class team and obtain my longed-for ‘E.’ ”’ The next person we sought to interview was one of the referees, Jane Flournoy. Jane was a freshman in the old school when we were working on the two-shift system. Because of the crowded conditions and lack of equipment, she could not play regularly, and so in her sophomore year she could only be ‘‘sub”’ on the class team. However, when we came to the new school there was plenty of time, room, and equipment; so Jane was rewarded by her perseverance and made as- (Continued on page 29) » Lowden, MeIntogh—— ERM HIGH Shee, Eastelasiy deroy, 9.

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Jrupruary, 1925 The EKASTERNER Mission. Although we have made no definite plans, we expect, as usual, to give a Merrill Club play, and to entertain the basketball poys at the end of the season,’ Fidelis Club “J think we found the most interesting way of doing the usual Christmas social service work,’? said Eunice Smith of the Fidelis Club. ‘‘We sent boxes to two girls at an academy in Virginia. Each box, valued at about twenty-five dollars, contained under- wear, a sweater outfit, coat, dress, beads, books, powder and perfume, as well as eat- ables.”’ “Scottie” Speaks “Uh, huh,’’ said Evelyn Scott, talented eoneert mistress of our orchestra, ‘‘we’ve got a pretty good set of musicians this year.’ “Yeah,’’ she added, pounding a jazz ver- sion of Chopin’s Funeral March on the Music Room’s A. B. Chase, ‘the orchestra——. Oh, hello, Pauline. Going to the Rifle Club dance?’’ seeing a friend of hers enter the room. ‘‘As I was saying, we can expect great things of the orchestra this year. The giy- ing of major credit has made membership much more inviting. Good night! Miss Monk expected me to go over something at 3 o’clock. Oh well, it’s only 4:38 now. So long.” The Hiking Club “‘Well,’’ began Sarah Davis, when asked something of the origin of the club, ‘‘the Hiking Club has been a standing feature in girls’ clubs at Eastern since February, 1923. So, you see, we are quite old, as clubs go, and I think we have developed accordingly in our achievements. When the club was originated there were fifty members enrolled; now we have about thirty. The drop in mem- bership-is accounted for by the fact that we revised our constitution, and made our mein- bership requirements more strict than they were formerly. ‘‘Bach hike, when completed, counts on each girl’s record, and when one of our mem- Pace 23 bers has one hundred mil 1s given the school letter. ning to give a red star to two hundred miles. awards greatly helps object which, you pr Mote an interest j sonal health amon €s to her eredit, she We are now plan- the girls who hike The promise of these us in accomplishing our obably realize, is to pro- n outdoor life and per- g girls,”’ said Miss Davis, A Rival of Kitty Edward Andrus, president of the Glee Club, is not bashful. However, his curiosity 1s enough to cause the traditional eat to look to her laurels. When an effort was made to Interview him, his questions far exceeded those of his interviewers. Gazing down upon them from his airy height, Andrus inquired the how, where, when, what, why, and which of our reasons for interviewing him. His curiosity satisfied, his features took on a mys- terious aspect. “Well,” he said in basso tones, ‘‘I’ve got some ‘dope’ not generally supposed to be known. It’s a secret, row.’ Incidentally, it’s still a seeret. I'll tell you tomor- Debating Society Durward Keatts is a modest young man. He remained home several weeks to escape the reporters who for some time had endeav- ored to interview him. However, we trapped our victim shortly before THE BASTERNER went to press. “The Debating Society, despite its excel- lent qualities, is not well enough supported by the students,’’ he said. ‘Now as the oratorical contest draws near, prospective contestants would do well to gain the practi- eal experience of research and public speak- ing our society affords. Those, also, who as- pire to the Dramatic Society will obtain help- ful suggestions in publie speaking and stage presence by joining the Debating Society. All are weleome at our bi-monthly meetings where interesting programs are arranged by the members.’” We now know why he avoided us so long. He was preparing his oration.