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

Text from Pages 1 - 164 of the 1927 volume:

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Degree While other courses are available to undergraduates of High Schools, t all students should when- it is the policy of Strayer College to recommend tha ever possible graduate from High School. STRAYER COLLEGE 721 Thirteenth Street Washington, D. C. E. S. Donoho, A. B., President E. G. Purvis, B. S., Registrar P. J. Harman, Director C. M. Smith, A. B., Secretary Che Easterucr EASTERN HIGH SCHOOL, WASHINGTON, D. C. fei (ge Well, Do Better, Do Best Coumunrcatioxs Sour Published five times’ a ; fe Aut Busrxess Commus . A year by the Students ‘tHE BusINess MANAGER of Eastern High, School, Washington, D.C. werd pute ssea Oe a PTION Price, $1.25 per YEAR; BY Class Matter in the Post Gh Cob ertensse use tra Ceres Rated M Wanner, Dee under Act Commencement: Number, 75 Cents, Payable in Advance. of March 4, 1879. VOL. XXX WASHINGTON, D. C., FEBRUARY, 1927 NO. 3 Easterner Statf 1926-1927 EDITORIAL STAFF Editor, Paul Spalding, ’27, Exchanges, Allan Mockabee, '27. Ist Assistant Editor, Peter Manganaro, '27. Poetry, Elise Scharf, 27. | 2nd Assistant Editor, Marjorie Keim, '27. iF cesirmasrie ESPNU acre Use aa Department Editors: RG Features, Pauline Roth, '27. Frances Wright, '27. Art, Margaret Mowbray, '27; Isabel Witherite, '27 Cynthia Eldridge, '29. School news, Catherine Schroeder, ’27. Virginia Cooke, '28. Sports, Mildred Kettler, ’27; Gifford Irion, '28. Ruth Bell, '23. Cadets, Russell Davis, ‘27. Josephine Hummer, '29 Organizations, Clara Wheelock, '27; John Hann, '27. Stat Typists: Personals, Burton Langhenry, '27; Beryle Edmiston, ‘27. ‘Ancita May, '27. Faculty, Ethel Mae Frame, '27 Mary Wertman, ’27. Alumni, Sam McGlathery, '27. Elizabeth Feindt, ’27. Humor, Carl Martin, '27; Emily May, '27. Ida Chernikoff, ’28. BUSINESS STAFF Business Manager, Jack Vivian, '27. Circulation Manager, Eldred Wilson, Assistant Business Manager, Harold Curran, ’27. Peete Advertising Manager, Wm. Crentz, '27. att Assistants : Paul Lawson, '28. William Sandridge, ’27. Bookkeeper, Louise Turner, ’28. Greer Ellis, '27. Fear Ferdinand Walter, '28. agtr : Virginia Cooke, 28. Sophie Lubin, ‘29. Claison King, ‘28. Ruth Stuart, ''29. Ralph Watt, ’28 Ruth Lyon, '29. Table of Contents abhesBoysNextab ooreaceme see The Sun of Austerlitz......... be ELOLs@S) 2. diayehas siopayeenermeetegere ae Oe Blackmail . Some Day. A Street Car Episode The Poets’ Corner... It Served Him Right...... é ditorialSueraer RE UICcR SES Ary alte ehcsereecvitaacs SECGOTE HOD Rersonalsaengesas acre et bie steer Siciteiell INGE oaseacdascace coeenne loltule rosee aus Hop ocenoocH nade INGWERREETTSUS occ ogc cn Pesan scare Sports CAKES Scouse Faculty Notes. os IMO Gace chosoce ae Exchange . O's is to introduce the Lunch Room Kitchen, a most important adjunct in the scheme of things here at Eastern but an unknown base to most Easternites. While the kitchen is an essential element in the success of the Lunch Room, far more important are the loyalty and support of its student customers. THE EASTERNER 9 The Boy Next Door By Frances Wricut, '27 Helen was the “only girl,” and Bill was the “boy next door.” And so it had been since they had first started out together in their rookiehood at high school. It was very nice to have someone who lived next door to walk to and from school with each day, and still nicer when one needed some pointers on that very terrible math problem. Now, at the end of four swiftly passing years, Bill was going away to college. Helen was going to a secretarial school. That sum- mer before their first separat ion was one won- derful round of pleasure—tennis, swimming, picnics, dances; and when the time came for Bill to leaye, Helen was wearing, not a dia- mond, but one of Bill’s own rnigs placed on her left hand with a new meaning, The first few months letters flew back and forth with daily regularity, with specials on _ Saturday and a telegram on Sunday. These were indeed letters filled with great promises and plans ; Bill loved college, but oh, boy ! when the Christmas holidays came around—! Weeks ahead plans were made for these Christmas holidays; Betty, a girl friend of Helen’s, was giving a house-party at her home in New York. The few spare moments squeezed in between going to school and writing to Bill were spent in making a dress for the great occasion. It was to be blue, with a full, fluffy skirt. Bill had always adored Helen in blue. A week before Christmas, Bill wrote only two letters—very careless of him, but still ex- cusable since he would soon be there to be reprimanded in person. The two that did come seemed to lack something, enthusiasm or per- haps sincerity. And then, the day that Bill was due to arrive came the fatal telegram— Bill was not coming home for Christmas! He was stire Helen would understand ; he was in- vited to spend the holidays with one of the “fellows.”’ Of course, it hurt dreadfully ; and, of course, Bill didn’t care for her any Tonger, since he preferred the company of some “fel- low” to the wonderful time they had planned. So, for the first time, Helen was really seri- ously angry with Bill. His hateful telegram was burned, as were all the letters which fol- lowed it, burned unopened. Helen’s pride had received too sure a blow. At Easter Bill came home, and Helen had “previous engagements” for a whole week. Only once did she even see him, and that was over the backyard fence. Bill had attempted to speak, and in answer the kitchen door was slammed with such vengeance that Bill's words were unheard. In vain did his mother invite Helen; every day was filled ; and every even- ing, when the telephone rang, Helen coldly in- formed the penitent voice that she was all “dated up,” even though some of the “dates” re spent in seclusion in her room with a book. Helen could be independent in her choice of company, also. Bill returned to col- lege, and Helen returned to school, still un- forgiving. Then in June came an invitation from a boy whom Helen had known quite well in high school. His frat was giving a big house party, and Tom was hoping Helen would come up for the big time as his guest. At first, Helen de- termined she would not consider going, because Bill went to the same college, and would prob- ably be there. But, after considering the pos- sibilities, Helen most decidedly determined to go, simply because Bill would be there; and she fervently prayed that Bill would not disappoint her by his absence. She would—well, she would show Bill a thing or two. It was an en- tirely new thing to look forward to, and Helen was going to get a big thrill out of it, some- thing more than merely going to a house party. She would enjoy it immensely to make Bill very uncomfortable. It was only what he de- served. The little blue evening dress that had been so carefully made for Christmas hung, covered (Continued on page 35) we: 10 By H. GIFFORD [nro The setting sun of December 1, 1805, saw two lines of hostile troops drawn up on the heights near the town of Austerlitz. All knew that the morrow would see the clash of three empires—Austria and Russia on one hand, and France on the other. Many reflections of other times, of home, friends, and all that makes life precious, filled the minds of soldiers on both sides. Circled about one of the bivouac fires of the Corps of Marshal Soult of “L'Armee Fran- caise” were five men. One—a grizzled sergeant of the line with a keen, roving eye—had capti- vated the other four with a romantic tale of per- sonal daring, but which in all probability had never occurred. When he had finished with the modest admission of capturing, single-handed, two platoons of the enemy, he reclined easily against a stump and awaited the plaudits of his listeners, “You've had some thrilling experiences, Francois,” remarked a young trooper of about twenty-one, “Thrilling experiences! Why I’ve been to the very throat of hell and come back again.” And the old sergeant supplied all the necessary gestures and facial expressions to vivify his statement. All was silence for some moments when a lad of seventeen spoke up: “Sergeant, you’ve been in lots of battles and you've seen your friends fall before an enemy yn, 28 1 me, does @ soldier feel before batt). its him?” that oe ee so. I’ve had many an old “Yes, 1 come to me just before his last con_ campaigner Francois, take this little remem_ flict and ay wife and child-—‘or my sweet. brance oe tell them that I died thinking o¢ bee seems that there's always a woman hts when they are expecting to fire—tel them.’ in their thoug! out.” 2 ah you ever feel before a battle that you might be killed?” asked the lad of seventeen, whom we shall call Denis. “No, not exactly. Once, just before Ma- 1, I seemed to hesitate about fighting, It eth only time I ever felt that way. Well, tat day I came nearer to belonging to the devil than ever in my life. Old Desaix was then my commander and we were charging the Aus- As we neared their lines I ” trians. ¢ At this moment several soldiers leapt to their feet and there was much commotion at nearby camp-fires. Several officers approached, led by a short, determined-looking man whom some- one recognized. There was a shout of “Vive L’Empereur!” It was indeed Napoleon inspecting the out- posts of his army and walking in that charac- teristic pose with his hand tucked under his coat. As he came alongside the sergeant, he carefully examined the ground and ordered it to be paced off. When this was done he turned to his subordinates and remarked : “You will have a part to play here soon.” The Man of Destiny and his party passed on and the soldiers again dispersed to their several camp-fires ; some to be with their comrades for the last time. “Did you notice his attention to detail?” asked the sergeant when the five friends had re- assembled. “Nothing escapes him,” said Denis, “and somehow his personality inspires patriotic zeal in one.” THE EASTERNER 11 “Do you remember, Denis,” exclaimed a sol- dier, also about seventeen, “do you remember the day that the Emperor passed through Cha- tillon? The bands played martial airs, and Na- poleon at the head of a small force went through the very street on which we lived. The military fervor, the love of glory, and the patriotic spirit carried us away, and with the recklessness of youth we enlisted against our parents’ advice. How it will live in my memory! Together we called on Charlotte. She seemed so beautiful that last day. It was with tears in our eyes that you and I joined our company. And before marching off our mothers embarrassed us so by asking Captain Vendrone to look out for us in the war. Then came the most glorious moment of all; when we marched away singing.” Here the soldier, whose name was Jules, com- menced singing in a rich baritone, in which he was soon joined by Denis: “Glowing with love, on fire for fame, A troubadour that hated sorrow, Beneath his lady’s window came, And thus he sang his last good morrow :— ‘My life it is my country’s right— My heart is in my true love’s bow’r; Gayly for love and fame to fight, Befits the gallant troubadour.’ ” Gradually the little company dispersed until Denis and Jules were alone. There was a pause; Denis spoke: “Tonight is my last night with you, my friend.” “Forget it, comrade. Don’t allow yourself to think of such a thing.” “Ah yes, but I feel it, and Francois told us that a soldier instinctively knows when his hour approaches.” “Denis, you can’t mean this. Think of Char- lotte and your mother and father.” “But Charlotte does not care for me, Jules. You're the only one she loves. It will be for you to make her happy.” Denis was thought- ful, then added, “Francois said that soldiers leave remembrances for their wives or sweet- hearts. Truly I worship Charlotte, but I shall do nothing to keep myself alive in her memory. However, you may take this little token of af- fection to my dear parents who will sorely miss me. Do this for me, Jules.” So saying, Denis handed his friend a ring which Jules sadly placed in his pocket. A restless night passed, in which the two boys dreamt of the days when as children they had played together in the streets of Chatillon, and how they had both courted the charming Char- lotte. On the morning of December 2, bugles blew, orders were shouted, men hustled ; some cheered, some prayed, and some were lost in a daze at the frantic confusion about them. Sev- eral shots were fired and the French officers yelled themselves hoarse in forming the battle line. The Corps of Marshal Soult was drawn up behind a ridge and some buildings, so as to be concealed from the Russians. “The Russians are giving Davoust hell on the right,” someone shouted. It could be seen that great masses of the enemy were leaving the heights of Pratzen just opposite the French position, and were hurry- ing to the French right. “Why doesn’t the Emperor help Davoust?” cried Jules to the Sergeant. “It’s a crime to see all those Russians charging a single isolated French corps with us here idle.” “The Emperor knows better what to do than you, young man,” replied the old trooper, nod- ding his head gravely. “T heard that we’re going to charge,” said Denis. The assault eschelon under Soult and Berna- dotte was now advancing from concealment into the valley and thence to the heights of Pratzen. Shots whistled in ever-increasing numbers as the two corps advanced. “Mon Dieu! We are entering a trap,” shrieked Jules. “Keep your head, you young fool,” snapped the Sergeant. “You'll unnerve the whole corps.” “We're in it now, Jules,” said Denis. The advance kept steadily onward and was now past the valley and ascending the slope on the summit of which barked a line of Russian rifles. Nearer and nearer came the French. (Continued on page 33) THE EASTE 12 RNER Horses By Mary ORIE All my life I had wanted to ride horseback. There were several reasons for this desire. The society debutantes in the Sunday supple- ment look so aristocratic; riding habits do make one appear so chic; last and by far most important, how can a handsome hero rescue one from the back of a runaway horse if one never rides? Knowing these various advan- tages of the equestrian art, I determined to make the most of my opportunities at camp. Each morning at breakfast the names of those who were to ride that day were read. Finally my turn came. At the appointed time another camper and I met our one instructor with three horses. “Now you take Brownie. Follow me. We shall go to the Oval,” she said to me. I had heard much of him. He was a single-footer. However, I could count four feet—something queer. I gingerly gripped the reins and got as far away from him as possible. For some unknown reason, he seemed to develop a great fondness for my tie. He continued to eye it appreciatively and advanced toward it smilingly. Not wishing to offend him openly, I diverted his attention by throwing a stone in the bushes, meanwhile sur- teptitiously tucking my tie out of sight. At last we reached the Oval. “You will have to go on the other side to mount,” I was in- Brownie! y but suddenly, Hy, Ker, 27 : as, which would be formed. The sie Aa or in the rear of worse, to 80 eats he had no eyes in the dear Brownie! d, I decided on that as the bet- back of his veal his heels looked diabolical, ter route, altho ee papiiecelaier) (Taye eee ddle. Grippi . fry, 1 gained the saddle. Gripping With hel 4 both hands, I surveyed the sur- his mane Ger thoughtfully. The ground, see looked unnecessarily devoid of noticed sadly. ; the fray began, I am at loss to explain, without receiving the least notice, heaval beneath me. Blackie, d impolite beast, seemed to have taken the greatest ees to my steed, Brownie. Moreover, it didn’t interest him in the least to know that I was rocking desper- Brownie’s back. In fact, he seemed Ki and coldly to ignore me altogether, ee They kicked! : They kicked! They bit! I gave a last despairing cry, but to no avail. I was slipping. I had slipped. I reposed upon the hard ground beneath their raging hoofs. I gave up all hope and surren- dered to the inevitable. Help, however, ar- rived. I was rescued, but, instead of from on a horse, from under a horse. Was this the ro- mance of which I dreamed? What a ridicu- lous picture I should have made for a Sunday paper! As for looking chic—I can laugh now. My right leg had been kicked; my arms were scratched and bruised. But, worst of all, the skin had been scraped from the bridge of my nose! “Are you killed?” they inquired solicitously. I arose and replied: “I never felt better in my life. On with the fight!” The next time I rode, I chose a large, kind- looking animal named Whitie. He had such nice, understanding eyes. Alas, he understood too well! My timidity must have showed in the way I lovingly touched his brow, for no (Continued on page 32) grass, I How I felt a general up a most malicious an' ately on THE EASTERNER 13 Blackmail (A Story Concerning the Mixing of Love and Business.) By Donatp A. Crate, Jx., 29 “Blackmail; (1) the extortion of money by threats of exposure or unfavorable comment in the press.” (New Century Dictionary.) Bob Deane was a cub reporter on the Times- Herald. The salary of a cub reporter on the Times-Herald would have satisfied the needs of any normal young man, providing, of course, he did not fall in love. Bob had vio- lated that provision, however, and was feeling the effects very severely. To make matters worse, he had chosen as the object of his af- fections a blond stenographer. Naturally, as it was nearing Christmas, he had gallantly asked her what she most desired from old St. Nicholas. The adored one, just as naturally, replied that she “was just crazy about a cer- tain bee-oo-tiful wrist watch they had seen on F street—in the window of Berry-Whitmores, wasn’t it?” Upon inquiry it was learned that said watch could be had for the trifling sum of $68.35. With such an introduction the reader will readily understand why we find the rather sad and hopeless expression on our hero’s face as he sat at his desk on the morning of December 24. Scattered across his desk were numerous sheets of copy paper, some covered with fig- ures ; some, with only a mark or two, had been crumpled as if the writer had thrown them aside in disgust (which was, in this case, more truth than poetry). While seated thus he was summoned to the office of the Magazine Editor. “Bob,” began the editor, “here’s a chance for a good Sunday story. If I get the story by tomorrow night, it’ll mean $35 to you. By the way, mail these letters as you go out, will you?” Mechanically Bob walked out of the office, took his hat from the rack, and went out to mail the letters. The box had clanked a sec- ond time before he fully realized what had hap- pened—that he, a cub reporter, had been as- signed a Sunday story; that he, Bob Deane, was getting $35 clear and above his salary. “Well, I’ll be d—d!” he exclaimed, much to the surprise and disgust of two old ladies who were mailing postal cards, “there must be a Santa Claus after all!’ The library of Mr. Willard McCormick’s town house at Sixteenth and Allegheny Ave- nue forms the natural background for the next scene of our narrative, since it is about this gentleman that the aforementioned Sun- day story revolved. Therefore we turn the reader’s attention to this room before the ar- rival of the hero. A rather heated argument was taking place. The principals were Messrs. Willard McCor- mick, Junior and Senior, owners of the Mc- Cormick Sock Mills. “This thing must be kept secret, I tell you!” the younger man was exclaiming, amid much waving of arms and other gyrations with which he felt it necessary to impress his adversary. “T am manager of this firm, am I not?” “Very true, very true, I may have retired. But that is no reason why I should stand by and see the business run into the ground!” re- turned the elder. “And let me tell you, if you persist in this foolishness, I’ll tell the first re- porter I see about this whole affair.” (Continued on page 34) aS é (B Editor’s Note: This is the first of a Bee a ters to be published for history Sut ne Aste the letters of A. Nutt, famous poe : positivelY ss relics. We them included kage of fish that the cow jumped over the moon. the first publication of these pricele challenge you to find the information in in any history—and will award a pac food to the person who does. June 3, 2127. London, England, Dearest Annie: I am sorry not to have written you before, but I have been in a rather embarassing POs!” tion. I was arrested for speeding across iis new Atlantic bridge—the one connecting New York and London—and was compelled to spend the night in one of the police stations on the bridge, out in the middle of the ocean. It ies so annoying to have to go back to New York the next morning to appear in court, when I had want ed to reach London before dark! When I finally was dismissed from court (minus $10) I found it was too late to make the journey to London before nightfall, and so I decided to take a little ride in my plane as I needed air, I flew over to Hollywood, Cal., a pleasant little spin of about an hour, and dropped in at the studio to see my old college chum, “Rats” Cheesam. “Rats” is the movie sheik with the evil black eyes and the shiny hair. His stage name is Angelo Sappechi. Business was dull at the studio and so “Rats” invited himself out for a ride with me. He was in a musical mood, and had a bad cold—always a bad combination. “Rats” tells me that the new railway to Mars is a wonder. Of course, the trains leave only twice a day from both ends, but the business is growing. The day “Rats” went they were delayed at the moon with engine trouble, and so he got out and walked around. Perhaps that’s why he’s been mooning so mushily in his pictures lately. Not much at Mars yet, “Rats” says—only a few summer resorts and trading posts: but the planet has great possibilities. Next week, I think, I shall take the morning Mars “Rats’” descriptions have jp. train to i build a laborat Perhaps I can Ory trigued me tie Lovingly, ALBERT. Googoo, Mars, July 10, 2127, ; nnie: ; Bae fa some thrilling adventures this ni week. temporary laboratory here in Googoo ay a ae of the entire solar system, I happened to glance up from e Goldfish as a Beast of Prey,” f people moving about on the commands This morning as my study of “Th J saw a swarm 0 xt to Mars. ae aie Sidyiot goldfish psychology impos- sible while these beings flickered back and forth in the light, I locked up my laboratory and sallied forth to investigate. ; It seems that the British and Chinese both claim this star, and, after submitting the dis- pute to arbitration, they decided they couldn’t wait for the decision because the star is sched- uled to pass Mars this month and then swing to the other side of the universe—to return here about four thousand years hence; so each country wants to make sure of it before it goes, Annie, I feel elated at being so close to an event that will go down in history! I wonder what the outcome will be? Last night I attended a dance given by the Y. M. C. A. in Bolognaville. I had a very pleasant evening, for I met Professor Smugg, of London, and we discussed monocotyledons and ancient Martian fossils. I also danced with his stepsister—a few airplane whirls and comet capers, with a Charleston to rest on and recover the breath and equilibrium. My work goes on as usual, but I manage to get three hours of sleep every night, as you or- dered me to do. It’s a great life, if you don’t weaken. Love, ALBERT. RurtH BELL, ’28. THE EASTERNER 15 A Street Car Episode By Vircinia K. SLOANE, ’29 It’s quite a common thing to ride street cars. Hundreds of people do it every day. But to me it’s a grand adventure, trying at times, and laughable at others. I start out for school in the morning, run- ning, because I am late as usual, and arrive at the car stop just in time to see the car doors shut, and a car resume its way. If it isa warm day, I am forced to wait an interminable length of time with King Sol’s relentless rays beating down upon me. If it is a cold day, I try in vain to devise some means of preventing my- self from freezing, as I impatiently watch the car track, At last a car condescends to approach with the speed of a funeral march. It arrives in due time, and I eagerly board it, along with a crowd of people, late like myself, to discover that there is standing room only, and very little of that. Next I peer into my pocket-book, and see that I have not a token. This means I must purchase a supply. I now discover that I have not the exact change; so I hand the conductor a bill. He shells out the tokens and change with surprising carelessness. My suspicions are aroused. A conductor not only short-changed, but also short-tokened my chum the other day. Why could not one do me the same? But tak- ing into consideration that there is a crowd, and that I carry books, pocket-book, and lunch, counting money is an impossibility. I give the conductor a sharp, inspecting glance, decide he looks honest, and let the matter drop. Just as I have obtained an Avenue transfer the car stops, and I realize that the first part of the journey is finished. I look through the window, and see a Seventeenth and Pennsylvania Avenue car at the platform. This causes me to make a hur- ried exit, nearly knocking several people over as I go. Then I sprint across the Avenue, breaking all the laws against jay-walking that were ever invented, amid the loud protesta- Hl tions of the policeman whose attention my swiftly-moving figure has arrested, and narrow- ly escaping being run over. Coming across the street is a young gentleman whom I have never met, but just about now he and I meet with force not to be forgotten immediately. I can’t stop for a little thing like this, however, when my punctuality record, or rather the remains of it, and that of my class are in jeopardy; so I resume my race, reaching goal just in time to see the doors close and the car begin to move. Now that I am actually standing still I awake to the realization that as a result of my encoun- ter with the young gentleman, I am out of breath. I am a little embarrassed to find that everyone on the platform is regarding me with unconcealed amusement. I gaze down the car track, and to my vexa- tion and sorrow, not a street car is in sight! I wait, and I wait, and then I wait some more. At last my waiting is rewarded. Far in the distance is an object which comes nearer. At last it is close enough for me to read the sign, “Eighth and F Streets, N. E.” A car I can’t take, of course! Now for the second period of waiting, only to be rewarded by a second “Fighth and F Streets” car. Right behind it is another car, “Peace Monument.” As this car would leave me about a mile and a half to walk it doesn’t seem advisable to take it. My small supply of patience is now nearly exhausted. I pace the platform in mental agony. At last my delighted eyes behold “Navy Yard.” With a sense of relief, I board the car, hand the conductor my transfer, and de- mand, “Eighth Street transfer, please.” (Continued on page 30) 16 NEE BASTERNER The Poets’ Corner SONG These things I covet .. . Under a blue heaven, A garden, all of Phlox and columbine; _ : A little house that knows no step but mine; The hushed, cool solitude of summer even; A small bronze Pan, to set among the flowers, In all his impish pathos; an old well; But most of all the musty, homelike smell Of loved old books in happy leisure hours. i E.ise ScHar®, ’27. A WORD-PORTRAIT To Beryre Epmiston You are like a young birch tree— As straight, as slender, S clean-cut, as passionless. You move like a birch tree in the wind, With a slow rhythm that is almost languid. The oak is Majestic; The pine, friendly ; he poplar, aloof; But the birch tree is proud, And the grasses round it pay it homage. Ettse Scrarr, '27. A MAIDEN TO HER LOVER You're not a member of a “frat”— Bootleg you neither buy nor sell; Your ties are tame and mild; your hat Is irreproachable as well. You do not have the cosmic urge; You stay, contented, where you are; And folk will never sound your dirge For speeding in your flivver-car. You're surely not collegiate ; You're oft mistaken for a hick; It takes a deal to penetrate Your skull, because, alas, it’s thick. With all your faults, I love you still; T could not do without you, for— Although you seem an awful pill, You certainly are not a bore, You don’t know what to talk about— So conversation’s on the shelf; But still your praises I can shout— You never talk about yourself. Elsie Scharf, ’27, A SONNET in French, with various tenses, nk test after test, lose to fas eae i though I’m doing my best terrible work, the ane Olt in a Spanish ae Wishing ™ bs aren't so hard, nor homework so long, Where vb have the ghost of a chance to pass, ieee ie ugh you must ride a “pony” along; een these thoughts my French teacher almost e ee aia id then my grad d ass a test—an Y grade, pS eerionieet at break of day arising ead ixty to one hundred in the shade ; aaa es sweet French remembered, all. troubles vanish, s Rape to change my French for panish. That then I scorn Shi Nears ats hen struggling, ate and flu ‘And come pretty ¢ THE INVALID very.ill® Tray, I hear, has been very i + Hes led to swallow many a pill; However, he’s getting better now, f He'll soon be able to say “Bow-wow | leverest doctors, I hear it said, Riaatet his paw and shook his head— 7 And vowed, in sad tones, that the complaint He suffered was extremely quaint ave it a Dog Latin name, a word That ae mother never before had heard; But when she’s asked, in solemn tones, She only replies “Stuff—too many bones,” Rut ABELMAN, ’29, PROPHECY The world is still In its early morn, And uncounted ages Yet shall be born. After my days These things shall be, Yet who may say That I shall not see? For I shall roam Where spirits are And I can watch From the nearest star. And I have faith That it will be so, For I saw the day-break Long ago. —Ruth Bell, ’28. THE EASTERNER Ww It Served Him Right By Emity May, 27 Professor Snod was a very set man in all his actions and beliefs. The most emphatic of his convictions was his contempt for America’s younger generation’s lack of adventurous spirit. Since Professor Snod had done some exploring in his younger days, and once, I be- lieve, he had shot a bear, he held his head very high and a contemptuous grin wreathed his fea- tures when he viewed the boys of his college, and their harmless amusements. One day Professor Snod was requested to give a speech to the student body. He deliv- ered it mincingly and drew up his conclusions in such a manner that his last words were: “Youths of this generation are cowards. They have lost all sense of adventure.” He gathered up his notes, and stepped from the platform. The boys were sullen. Mr. Snod had been very emphatic. He had not hidden his contempt for these ‘“‘namby-pamby youths.” That evening the professor sat in his room poring over examination papers, and sprinkling as many deficients as possible among them. The window behind him slowly began to rise. A black clad limb was thrust inside and then another followed. The professor heard a board creak. He turned slowly and met the unflinching gaze of four pairs of eyes behind four black masks. The intruders said not a word; neither did the professor. Slowly they advanced; soon the professor was surrounded. They grabbed him. He struggled. It was no use, for he was done for. His eyes were bound with a cloth, and he felt himself carried through the win- dow, out onto the fire-escape. After a jostling, uncomfortable journey, he was deposited on the ground. His eyes were uncovered, and he looked around him in con- sternation. The lake lapped at his feet. He started up, but fell back because his legs would not hold him. Good heavens, trembling ? was he The four silent kidnapers stood around him rigidly. He looked at them. He looked at the lake, Finally he looked at the woods in back of him. Oh, horror! What were those ghastly lights? By jove, they were wild animal eyes. Peering at him, gloating for him. He arose and began to run. The masked visitors grabbed him and calmly tossed him into the lake. “Help, help! I’m drowning!” he cried. The desperate man tried to swim ashore, but the lake bottom got in the way and he found it would be easier to walk out. As he stumbled ashore, the villains grabbed his coattails, but, unwilling to be detained, the professor slipped out of his coat and began to sprint. He arrived at his room three minutes and nine seconds later. He securely locked both his door and window, undressed, and jumped into bed. The next day Professor Snod was an irrit- able old gentleman with a bad cold. On arriv- ing at his room after classes he found a bundle awaiting him. He opened it and beheld his bedraggled coat. An enclosed note read: “Have the youths of this generation lost their sense of adventure, Snoddie, old dear?” FORGETFULNESS By Paut Horn, 216-2 Forgetfulness is one of the many obstacles in people’s lives. Many successful men become paupers through their forgetfulness. Many people have lost their jobs, and many have lost their lives through this great fault. Forgetfulness is one of my sins. Many times I have forgotten to do my homework, and many times I have forgotten to bring my pen to class. This, of course, has not cost me my ioh. nor has it cost me my life, but it has surely cost me a string of d’s on my report. 18 THE EASTERNER ( hk aN Ss uD yy _) COPYING Copying or cheating in class work is one of the most Tuining and despicable habits that could befall a student. It not only makes him untrustworthy, but will eventually render him a weakling in overcoming any obstacles alone, for he will have grown accustomed to de- Pending on the aid of others. Cheating is hopelessly foolish from the be- ginning. There is nothing to be gained and everything that is honorable to be lost. Per- haps a grade may be gained. However, will the world shelter and clothe you on that grade? No; the world demands what you can do, not what you can bluff doing. Far better is it to “flunk” a subject and later learn it than to re- ceive a mark that would be mere mockery to your true worth. When the roll is called the capable men will assume the important roles in the walks of life, while the pitiful copier will toil away in a dingy shop for a pittance. P.L.S. Are you thinking of going to college? Many former graduates have found it impos- sible at the last minute to attend the college they preferred, since they lacked certain neces- sary credits. Do not make the mistake they did. If possible, decide on your college at once. Get its catalogue and base your high school course on its requirements. For any additional information go to Miss Hawes in her office, room 301. She will be very glad to help you. M. H.K. Did you ever stop to think about the or- ganization of Eastern and how like a little com- munity it is in itself? Take the government, for instance. The sections are ruled over by various members of the faculty who are in turn Tesponsible to Mr, Hart, the chief execittive, We, on have a voice through the Students’ Councij, We possess a lunch room, a bank, an assem. bly hall, an armory, a print shop, and Scientific laboratories, besides our regular homes, the section rooms. What more can anyone wish— food, books, money, entertainment, lodging, clothing, and even one’s own magazine? Moreover, within our stronghold are soldiers to protect us, athletes of fame, talented actors and actresses, writers, orators, and musica] geniuses who all uphold the honor of oyp school along the lines in which they excel, Then there is the social side of life here. The clubs are varied. They entertain in different ways—teas, parties, and dances, which nearly everyone attends and enjoys, In the assembly hall are plays, vaudevilles, and movies. Like all good citizens, we should try to make our community where we receive so many benefits a model one. M.H.K. The recent basketball series was terminated rather abruptly by a disagreeable incident which occurred at the close of the Central- Western game, January 25. It is reported that it was of a turbulent nature and was due to lack of restraint on the part of several im- petuous high school students. We are thank- ful, and proud of the fact, that Eastern did not participate in the melee. Those involved acted heedlessly, perhaps, moved by strong partisan spirit, but cannot be excused on this ground. Very often we lose sight of the real purpose of athletics and resort to tagging opponents with unseemly remarks. Eastern students, being human, have, at rare intervals, yielded (Continued on page 33) THE EASTERNER 19 Try It By Criype RicHarpson, ’28 For every result there is a cause or causes, whether it be the result of a war, a football game, or an examination. So it is quite evident that there must be a reason why our lunchroom is so eminently successful. I wonder how many of us truly realize the importance of this school institution, and how well it is fulfilling its pur- pose. To most of us it is simply a place where we go to get our lunches, where we get them cheaply, and where we can consume them in a social atmosphere. Now, right there lies the secret. Did you ever hunt for anything and finally find it right under your nose? Well, that is what happens in this case. The lunch- room is so evident in its success that it fairly conceals it. That sounds paradoxical, but it really isn’t. Before we can realize to what extent it is ful- filling its destiny we must understand just what is the lunchroom’s purpose. “To eat in, of course,” you say. But there is something more to it than that. The object is to supply food to the students at the lowest possible price, in the best manner consistent with that price, and to provide it in a clean, sanitary, social environment. As to the social end of it, there is little or no doubt. Walk through there during a lunch hour, and you will understand. Why, more news, school and otherwise, and examinations are discussed and compared, or contrasted, here, than in any other place around the school. And jokes— well, you ought to sit at my table. You know, it is rather odd how good food makes people want to tell jokes and laugh. And so we come by natural sequence of events, results, effects, or what have you, to the reason all this is true. I think the big reason has been Mr. Joseph Kochka, himself. Now, to get to the point, as the ink said to the pen point, Mr. Kochka has produced re- sults. He has given his entire time to his job and has studied his plan of battle from A to Z, as any good Napoleon should. He has been always on the field ready to jump in the breach and smooth out any difficulties. He has also surrounded himself with a staff of able lieu- tenants. In addition to these animate aids, he has put into effect various inaminate ones. In the kitchen every mechanical device is em- ployed to limit cost of production and prepara- tion. The system of preparation and serving has been reduced to a minimum cost. Witness the self-serving arrangement and the duty of carrying our used plates to the side tables. System, eh, what? The food that is put up for sale is bought at the lowest price possible con- sistent with its excellent quality. How can such measures fail? I have reserved one final argument to clinch this thing. It is unanswerable. That is, try the food! PLEASANT RECOLLECTIONS “It ain’t ev’rybody I’d put to sleep in this room,” said Mrs. Jones to the fastidious and extremely nervous young minister, who was spending the night at her house. “This here room is full of sacred associations to me. My first husband died in that very bed with his head on those same pillows and poor Mr. Jones died setting in that thar corner. Sometimes when I come into the room in the dar’, I think I see him settin’ there still. My own father died laying right on that couch by the winder. Poor pa! He was a Speeritualist and always said he’d appear in this room after he died, and sometimes I’m foolish enough to look for him. If you should see him tonight, you’d bet- ter not tell me; for it’d be a sign to me that was something in Speeritualism, and I’d hate to think that. My son by my first husband fell dead of heart trouble right where you are standing. He was a doctor, and there’s three whole skeletons in that closet that belonged to him and eight skulls in that lower drawer. Well, I guess you are tired; so good night, and pleasant dreams.” Gwenvotyn N. Rusk, ’29. 20 THE EASTERNER It is stated by the telephone company that Gardner Henry keeps the “hello girls” quite busy getting his homework from Vance Fisher. Who bobbed her hair that certain way first—Norma Shearer, the movie sheikess, of Florence Smith? ; Caroline Reece, of section 305-3, is, accord- ing to Charles Jarrett, a “darn sharp girl.” Speaking of goats! We weren't? Well, never mind, Did any of you ever watch Emily May and Ethel Mae Frame eat with knives and soup spoons while in the lunch room? Surely you didn’t miss their amusing enter- tainment at the top of the marble stairs? It is rumored that William Crentz had better stay away from the Easterner room if he values his health. Arthur Murray has a rival in person of James Dietz. We recently saw him strutting at the Senior Prom. Many masculine hearts are heavy with the loss of Betty Bayliss and Ida Parker. It is rumored that Dale Snell is going to give Frances Wright six inches of his height. He is very sympathetic. Well, girls, it surely looks bad for you. After four years of heart throbs and thrills, Allen Cross has left Eastern. “Benjy” McCullough has “Helen Breen” written in all his books. Now we'd been think- ing he was one of those “women haters.” By the way, Conrad Grohs has given up his title of “woman hater,” too. He has admitted the superiority of the feminine sex. An at. tractive brunette of the February class helped him to change his mind. Dorothy Black has given up attempts to win the title of “The Beatrice Fairfax of Eastern,” She introduced two perfectly adorable people and stood off to watch results. Something went wrong, though, for they argued all] evening. Which just goes to show that you never can tell. One of those dear little rookies (name with- held because of age) has a wild crush on Zambreny. Every day she gives a long-suffer- ing friend of hers a detailed account of how he looked, what he wore, what he said, how he said it, etc. If “Zam” would only smile upon her, her heaven upon earth would be complete. Roscoe Kearns, according to the best author- ity, has been coming down to watch the Sopho- more girls’ basketball practice. Is the attrac- tion “Aggie” Gallagher or Mary Drake? Billie Boswell had lots of fun this winter season. Every snow storm found Billie out with his little sled. At such times he is indeed a dashing young gentleman. Brooks—Why did you flunk geometry? Hartzell—Mrs. Staples thought my triangles looked like wrecktangles. Ethel Mae Frame—I'’ve half a mind to write a story for the EaAsTERNER. Johnny-on-the-spot—That’s all you need. THE EASTERNER Students say that Gilmore Wheeler was Fastern’s sheik and they all agree that little sister Helen, quite capable herself, must have been coaching him, Coach Guyon, looking sadly at his first-string players, murmured: “Such rough boys! They will kill our fellows, surely. O’Brien, get in the game.” Eight Easternites, all packed in a Ford sedan, recently went on an exploring trip into Southern Maryland. Several of the eight parked on top of Clark Bressler. He, poor child, is at last looking rather subdued. Ursula Hancock journeyed to New York during the Christmas holidays to investigate the charms of the metropolis. Evidently the said charms did their pleasant duty, for our ears are now filled with ‘‘Boiton,” “Ed,” and “Dickie,” that cute Spanish boy, etc. Joe still stands first in her heart, though. “Bobby” Willis is wild to meet a girl named Rachel (last name unknown). She has red hair, a sweet disposition and brown eyes, though he isn’t sure about the eyes. Any girl answering to this description apply to “Bobby” Willis, Esq., room 207, “Mouse” Miller says: “A rookie knows nothing and knows he knows nothing.” “A sophomore knows nothing and thinks he knows it all.” “A junior knows a lot, but doesn’t know he knows a lot.” “A senior knows it all and knows he knows it all.” We say that is more truth than poetry. “Fave you seen the Miles twins? I danced with Ches—or maybe it was Frank—I can’t tell which.” This is the talk which is floating around school. It’s all about a set of twins. And can they dance! ‘21 All the girls have decided to relieve the cadets of a few of the brilliantly polished but- tons on their new suits. It’s really the same principle that the Indians had in regard to their victims’ scalps. “Andy” Anderson is closely pursued and it is feared that he will soon be a heavy loser. Louis Deproe took the part of “Stage Door Johnny” during the rehearsals of Tech’s opera over at Eastern. Judging from the opinion of several charming faeries in the play, his part was a huge success. John Hahn has become a frequent and fa- miliar visitor at a “sorority house” on Mass. Ave. No wonder—never mind, we'll find out. Some mischievous students have been trac- ing things on the window panes with their fingers. “Allan Mockabee” and “Elizabeth Arnett” seems to be the gist of their composi- tions. The old saying that runs, “Good things come in small packages,” once more has proven true. Take Master James Halloway, for instance. Our young millionaire playmate, Chester Groves, has been spending his spare time lately patronizing the “National.” The editor of this column apologizes to Mis- ter Robert Thompson for calling him the “baby sheik” in our last issue. Many protests have been received declaring that he is a real he- man. We understood that soft-shoe dancers were only young men with very small feet. And yet, Tom Coiner can certainly dance. Eastern’s chances to win the competitive drill took a decided drop, and the hearts of many young maidens were nearly broken when our tall and handsome colonel, Karlton Stein, left school. This February brings two hundred thirty- five new students to Eastern, but it also takes from our school one of the best of teachers, Mr. C. J. Schwartz. He has been not only a teacher but.also a good friend to all his pupils. The new Stuart Junior High School will find in Mr. Schwartz a very capable principal, and though we are sorry to see him go, we wish him all good luck. Of our new students, a hundred twenty-five are girls and a hundred ten are boys. One- half of these are taking the business course and one-half the academic. Forty students are com- ing from the Junior High School and twenty- five students from out of town. Our total school enrollment will be about 1,850. There will be four additions to the faculty. Assemblies At the two assemblies held on December 23 the Christmas play, “Mistletoe and Holly- berry,” was given. The play had a charming old English setting and was excellently acted. The other selections on the program were well received. The annual cadet assembly was held in De- cember. Manuel Rice and Norman Kirby were pleasing in a dance number. A song number, “Me Too,” cleverly arranged by Marjorie Keim, was given by James Madison, Margaret Cook, and Frances Tucker. Mr. Schwartz was given a farewell assem- bly on January 6. All the speakers vied in telling how Mr, Schwartz deserved the honor given him. Mr. Arthur Robb and Mr. Arthur Bishop spoke for the Home and School Asso- ciation ; Mr. Charles Boteler and Dr. D. C. Croissant spoke for the Alumni Association, while our fellow-student, Eldred Wilson, talked in behalf of the student body. Jack Vivian presented Mr. Schwartz with a billfold as a m the cadets. Although the assembly token fro r. Schwartz, he favored us was a surprise to a dd 5 leasing address. . me Genes 1 the seniors held their class in day exercises. A play, gabe Vision eee arranged by Florence Barton, erate ye sented. Katherine Clark, Peter Manganaro, Charles Johnson, and Frances Ladd were the oe f the cast. Peter Manganaro gave principals o ji ead the senior address, and Charles Johnson deliy. ered the undergraduate reply. Dorothy Black and Lillian Hardester gave the history. Julia Wayland, Elizabeth Welch, and Lois Koerth delivered the prophecy. The class poem was composed by Florence Barron. Kathleen Cave and Florence Barron gave the will. The words of the class song were composed by Gertrude Effenbach. On January 26 Dr. D. H. Kress addressed the lower semesters on the subject of good health habits. Phi Alpha Fraternity held their Christmas dance on December 27. The Senior Prom, the social event of the month, was held at the Grace Dodge Hotel on January 14. The Phi Pi Epsilon Sorority held a Christ- mas theatre party on December 26 and a luncheon and theatre party on February 5. The “Retired Millionaire Club” is holding a dance at the Washington Hotel on St. Pat- rick’s Day. So far the club seems to be a mystery. But it is known that Russell Davis, John Roper, Jack Vivian, Sam McGlathery, Paul Spalding and quite a few others belong to it. The examiners of major music students for the past semester were wel! -aistied with the average demonstrations given by the young players and singers. THE EASTERNER 23 We feel as though their opinion was well backed up, as we note there were two receiving 100 per cent—Gertrude Effenback and Evelyn Scott. Thete were two with averages of ninety-nine, Ina Holtzscheiter and Alvin Car- roll; and two with a ninety-eight grade—Mary Gastrock and Joseph Botazzi. Besides these, there were fifteen grades be- tween ninety-three and ninety-six and only one pupil whose work was graded as low as fair. The slogan of this department is “high standards,” and “develop your musical talent, use it for the good of your school and the community as well as for your own happiness.”’ New Car Rates to Save Students Money Through the co-operation of the local street car companies, special “Eastern High School tickets,” selling at the same rate as tokens, six for 40 cents, were placed on sale at the school bank recently. These tickets, benefiting stu- dents from Woodridge, Langdon, South Brookland, Eckington, Riverdale, and Mt. Rainier, enable the purchaser to ride to and from school by a much shorter route than for- merly. The ticket, consisting of two parts, is Presented on boarding the car of the Wash- ington Railway Electric Company. Part one is torn off by the conductor. Part two, which is punched and returned to the passenger, is good for fare on the cars of the Capital Trac- tion Company. A student living at Mt. Rainier or adjacent neighborhoods may take a car on Rhode Island Avenue, N. E., present an E. H. S. car ticket, and get a 1c transfer good at Eckington Place and Florida Avenue on a Capitol Traction car. The conductor of the Capitol Traction car will give, on presentation of part two of the E. H. S. ticket, a free transfer which entitles the student to ride from Eighth and East Cap- itol Streets on a Lincoln Park car to Eastern High School. A student using the North Capitol Street car line may change at Florida Avenue and North Capitol Street and proceed as outlined for the other students. The Eastern High School street car ticket is good for trips both to and from school. Transcriptions of Stenographers There was once a young lady, who after taking “we send you the catalogues by this mail,” handed her employer the letter, ending with “we send you the cat legs by this mail,” and all the time she ought to have known that the firm did not deal in cats and for that rea- son would have no spare parts on hand. There was a young man who rendered “if you have any inside information, please let me have it,” into “if you have any inside in- flammation, please let me have it,” and never stopped to think that if anybody wanted that sort of thing, all he would have to do would be to buy a lot of green apples and eat them and wait for the reply. Wanted: A lady for traveling position; must be entirely unimpeded with a high school educa- tion. x ok The Seniors would eat no fat; The Sophs would eat no lean; And so before fifth hour came ’round They'd licked the lunchroom clean. eee Found: A watch running up 14th street ; also a green lady’s umbrella. Miss Monk—What did you think of “The Man Upstairs” ? Allan Mockabee—That was the “Cat’s Claws,” Miss Monk. x Miss Webb (after test); All the boys who have finished will please erase the front board. (Pause) Shiro, why aren’t you helping the others erase? Shiro: I ain’t a boy; I’m a man. Isabel Witherite (to Elise Scharf): Sure, I can sing alto. My mother was a crack alto singer in the village choir, Elise Scharf: Oh, is that why your voice is cracked—? “TI hope this soaks in,” cried the father as he tossed a bucket of water at Romeo. Miss Stockett: I hear that you danced at the Bal Boheme. Did you see Miss Baldwin? Martha Fisher: No, I didn’t. How was she dressed? Miss Stockett: She was dressed as an angel. Martha: Oh, I didn’t recognize her! OK Ok Mr. Suter in Chem: What happens to po- tassium chlorate when heated? Higgins (after deep thought): It gets hot! k It was in English 8. The discussion was of Lord Chesterfield. 5 Tubby Dyson: I know—he married Fatima. ene ek Boy—I’m just dying to have a date with you. Girl—Well, that is an inducement ! Ok Ok F. Mitchell: I just came from gym. M. Wertman: Jim who? x Ox Fred Randall—Let’s put our heads together and make a boat. Van Demark—You'll need more wood than that. Butler (after pushing Cooper over a fence) —Lady, there’s a dog in your yard. Cooper—I’m not in the yard. ok O Clagett—What should I do when I see white spots in front of my eyes? Tripp—Stop drinking that stuff. Miss Lohman, explaining math problem: Now how could a chicken weigh 46 pounds? G. Davies: Which kind of chicken? Kk Sam—My father’s in the grocery business. Jimmy—What branch? Sam—He collects the garbage. Mrs. Byram, at Fall Show rehearsal: Now, . Friends” in four parts. Come, My aes Miss Monk: Miss Prince, bring the stump on the stage. Stage Hand: She’s smo! right size. king it down to the x + Eleanor Harvey (in library): I wonder if “Lord Jim” is on the truck. 4 x O Libby Welch to bashful boy friend: Don’t you love “Me Too?” B. B. F.: Oh, er, yeah. Se ae Seen on an English paper: Robinson Crusoe was a man strangled on a desert island. eo tet Katherine: Do you like cow-skin? Pauline: How do I know? eee Things seldom seen: Right answers on math papers. Rookies with some sense. Giff Irion without a cheese sandwich. Shorty Kidwell without Eddie Christiansen. Sam McClathery on time. Teachers playing mothers. More than 50 on a Burke test. + eye John—I’m not satisfied. Charlie—Try a Chesterfield; they satisfy. eg Ek She: I’m descended from a long line of ladies. He: You don’t say! She: My grandmother walked home from the covered wagon. Joe—Did you take a walk? Pete—No, is there one missing? THE EASTERNER 25 Advertisements ARE YOU BEHIND THE CHRONOS? SSS MPERS AWNUAL iy) Get Into Step with the Cosmos. Read Jarpers Annually! ! Do you like confession stories? Read the story of “Julius, the boy bandit, or the rise of a second-story man,” by Algernon Algerson, the burglar sheik. Worst stories ever written in JARPERS ANNUALLY. Do you like love affairs and scandal? Well, you won't find anything like that in this paper. However, read the “Loves of a Chorus Girl,” by Sophie Softsoap, former Jiggfield Follies beauty. 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ROOKS AND THEIR BOOKS The Rookie passed the Senior With very reverent looks, For the Rookie is a stupid For carrying so many books. His math. and all his other books He carries all the day; T'll bet he even carries them When he goes out to play. —Murray Bernhardt, 2142. 26 Comments of a Quilldriver Eastern’s basketball team may not be living up to its last year’s form, but it is the most aggres- sive, fighting outfit among the high schools this season. The defeats at the hands of Business and West- ern were very discouraging to the student body, but the squad never lost heart. The third game was with Eastern’s old rival, Central, now leading the series. In the first quarter Central blew off to a 10-0 lead. A saucy group of Cen- tralites commenced calling for a shut-out when the Light Blue and White regained itself and ended the half climbing steadily, but still on the short end of a 13-6 score. Eastern then struck hard in the second half. Depro was now at center and Hoffman at forward. The former stepped right in get- ting the jump from Tash, Central center, whilst the latter proved a giant defensively. With Hogarth and McAllister leading the attack, Eastern stepped forward to a one- point lead with the third quarter almost over. A two-pointer for the Mt. Pleasant five placed them in the lead as the quarter ended. The final quarter was more thrill- ing than a Ninth Street movie. Eastern gained a two-point lead only to be overtaken for the last time by Central, the latter team winning 25-23. Such is the his- tory of one of the most exciting, flashy basketball games since that famed final Eastern-Western fray in 1924, in which Eastern won the city championship. The EASTERNER takes pleasure in congratulating the following men who participated in the first Eastern-Central game of the current season: Faber, If. McAllister, rf. Depro, c. Doerr, Ig. n B. Rath, Introducing Gordo Esquire ery student would like to know more about oe a { the members © ae dinarily gained room contact. Practically ev sonal side 0 faculty than is 0” daily class: e will attempt to intimately aC- ar track through In this sketch w' make you more inted with our popul dof Mr. ‘ave quai coach, Gordon B. Rath When Spain learned’ © Rath’s birth, July 6, 1898 1 up, and hostilities in t he Spanish- ‘American War ceased. He a tended Iowa University in the fa of 1916. When the call to. arms came, in April, 4917, he imme- diately enlisted in the army. After being at Camp Cody, New Mex- ico, and Fort Sill, Oklahoma, he was shipped to France. On the way over, Mr. Rath's trans- port, the Kashmir, collided with the Otronto, during a storm at sea. The Otronto sank with the loss of several hundred men, the remainder being saved by a Brit- ish destroyer. The Kashmir was badly damaged and was forced ta port in Scotland. After journeying hither and yon for some time, Mr. Rath at last arrived in France. He served twenty-one months as a ser- geant of artillery. At the close of the war he re- turned to this country and re-en- tered Iowa University in the fall of 1919, where he pursued a course in liberal arts and law, graduating in the spring of 1924. For three years he played varsity football, after captaining the Freshman eleven. He was admitted to the Bar, June, 1924; then he came to Washington, where for a year he was affiliated with the Hine Jun- ior High School. In the fall of 1925 Mr. Rath came to Eastern Eastern Makes Bad Start in First Half of Series During the first half of the last basketball series, Eastern exper- jenced great trouble in Retting settled down. The play was ood one day and bad the next, and not comparing with the smooth Win- ning play of last year, Business captured the first fray from Eastern, 27-22. After losing to Western, 36-22, the Capito} Hill boys put up the battle of their lives against a strong Centra] team, They were defeated, but not beaten, The last clash of the first half of the series was with Tech; Eastern won a well-earned Victory though Tech displayed a rugged fighting spirit, —___ Hoffman, If. Bushong, ¢ Hogarth, Ig. Essex, Te This column would like to not that the sportsmanship of the high schools during the present Biter ball series has been far from = fect. This fact is evident ea the referee proclaims a foul tee The crowd supporting the ten which the foul shot is agai usually boos both the digas = the player who takes the Ae Such action is the Poorest kind BE sportsmanship. We are glad to note, however, that as a general rule Easternites do not indulge in this unworthy practice, ee and everyone knows how zealously he has worked for us. He is track coach, assistant gym instructor and teacher of Commercial Law. With so much accomplished in less than two years, the outlook for the fu- ture is, in the common vernacular, “red hot.” Good luck, Mr. Rath! THE EASTERNER rae GIRLS’ ATHLETICS The girls’ basketball class teams have not as yet been organized, but the teams are in the midst of their preliminary series which prom- ises to be a very exciting one. It will be very difficult to select the class teams, as there is plenty of fine material and the competition is keener this year than ever before. The teams have been practicing regularly, the players giv- ing up the pleasure of seeing the boys’ games in order to practice. This shows the enthu- siasm of the girls for their beloved sport, basketball. Judging from the remarks that have been heard, the aspirants for the teams haven't for- gotten to work hard to keep up their scholastic record. The girls are following the old Greek ideal of perfection, ““A sound mind in a sound body.” Jean Stivers, who plays a splendid game as jumping center, has been chosen manager of the juniors, which means she is assistant man- ager to Beryle Edmiston. Up to date the following preliminary games have been played : Junior and Senior Teams: January 4 Zemma Hawkins ys. Marian Gardner Score 10 14 Jean Stivers vs. Alice Law Score 12 13 January 11 Jean Stivers vs. Marian Gardner Score 11 24 Zemma Hawkins vs. Alice Law Score 15 11 Sophomore Teams: Olympics vs. Nationals Score 14 11 Giants vs. Mercury Score 8 7 Olympics vs. Mercury Score 29 2 Giants ys. Nationals Score 32 15 Olympics vs. Giants Score 15 12 Mercury vs. Nationals Score 20 9 Freshmen Team: January 10 Julia Fick ys. Elizabeth Bowie Score 4 12 Virginia Galatzo vs. Mary Wiles Score 25 2 January 18 Elizabeth Bowie vs. Mary Wiles Score 33 4 Virginia Galatzo vs. Julia Fick Score 7 14 The Schedule for the Inter-Class Series: Tuesday, March 1 Freshmen ys. Juniors Wednesday, March 2 Sophomores vs. Seniors Wednesday, March 7 Freshmen vs. Seniors Wednesday, March 9 Sophomores vs. Juniors Wednesday, March 14 Freshmen vs, Sophomores Wednesday, March 16 Juniors vs. Seniors Free Advice Never call a traffic cop names. Never insist on paying a large dinner check unless you really mean it; the other guy may take you at your word. Never try to beat a taxi across the street. You can't. Never soak a judge in the eye. Never try to hook “Childs” unless you know the system. Ask someone who knows it. RO Superior Daughter—Mother, there’s a men- dicant at the door. Inferior Mother—Tell him there’s nothing to mend. Rose—I'm going to dress for Gym. Leilla—Why take particular pains for him? Bits—What are found scattered over the streets? Bobby—Pedestrians. Speaker (talking against smoking )—Is there anything you would like to know? Voice from the rear—Yes. How do you blow smoke rings through your nose? Al-—You should say “sir” to a man or rank. Dick—How should I know that you were rank? THE EASTERNER Student Council The Student Council lost its president, when Karlton Stein graduated. Karlton was an ac- tive member of the Council for three years and everyone was sorry to see him leave. The school is fortunate in having Beryle Edmiston as the new president. Charles Johnson, of the Junior Class has been appointed chairman of the Committee on Behavior around school. This office includes the supervision of the students in the lunch- toom, corridors, and at chapel. Hiking Club The Hiking Club has been taking long trips every Saturday and a number of girls have achieved the number of miles necessary to ob- tain an “E.” These will be given in February. To gain an “E,” it is necessary to walk at least a hundred miles. The girls who have won an “E” before will receive a star. Merrill Club Recently the Merrill Club gave its annual supper for the cadets. Special committees were appointed to act as waitresses. The tables, which were decorated by the girls, looked very attractive. The boys all agreed that the cadets are rewarded in many ways. On January 1, a New Year’s dance was given at the Blue Triangle. Les Camarades Les Camarades held a Christmas dance at the Blue. Triangle, December 29. On January 13, a committee of four took to the Children’s Hospital scrap books made by the club. , On January 22, the Girl Reserve Club, of Tech, acted as hostess to all of the Girl Re- serves in the High Schools. The girls in Les Camarades attended, and were royally enter- tained. There was a program afterward. The faculty was entertained at tea by the girls on January 27. The club is planning to entertain the boys of the Hi-Y Club on February 11. There will be a party and a dance afterward. Latin Club The Latin Club gave a very interesting pro- gram, a Latin play included, in the Music Room at the Christmas meeting. The parts of the play were taken by first, second, and third semester Latin pupils. Presents were presented members who gave the correct Lat- in names for them. The club meets every other Tuesday, at the close of school, in Room 206. Persons wishing to join should see Mrs. Denning. The Glee Club The Glee Club has not been idle during the past semester and during the coming one many things are planned for the interest of its mem- bers. On February 18, a unit of twenty members, all girls, is to take part in a concert at the Wil- son Normal School, singing in a cantata, “Mon-dah-min,” by Paul Bliss. This concert will be given under the auspices of the Federa- tion of Music Clubs, with which our Glee Club is affiliated. (Continued on page 29) DAE HAST ARMER on Tl Pr Y le By the time this issue appears, Eastern will be well aware of its loss of the Chairman of the Military Committee for the Mr. Claus J. Schwartz. Lost he will remain always in ¢ cadets who knew him! past twenty years, ? No, not lost, for he hearts of those Although we hate to lose such a capable man, we all join together in wishing him as much success in his new undertaking as he has had in his old. Mr. Schwartz’s place on the Military Com- mittee will be taken by Mr. Hallie D, Shorts Mr. Shorts has been at Eastern but two ate however, he has shown his ability in all the responsible positions to which he has been ap- pointed. He has already tackled his new task with such vim that he is assured of another success. We also lost Lieutenant Colonel Karlton Stein, in February. Lieutenant Colonel Stein was the Commander of the third regiment, that is, the Eastern and Western battalions. He is forced to resign because of graduation. We are certainly sorry to lose such a good officer. The drilling is coming along very nicely, ac- cording to the latest reports. We have already had several inspections and there are several more ahead. Colonel Alpha, of Central, in- spected the Eastern battalion on Monday, Jan- uary 18; Lieutenant Colonel Karlton Stein in- spected it the following drill day, and on Mon- day, January 24, it was inspected by Colonel Deems of the 3rd Corps Area. Soon the competitive inspection for the honor company will begin. The company which wins this is the guard of honor at the awarding of commissions at Central High School. The War Games have progressed. It looks as if Eastern may be very well represented in ‘ iN the finals, ler have so far shown exceptional ability in Captain Brown and Captain But- their work. Some of the games have been quite tragic, for whole companies have been killed by the enemy. It is a good thing these games are not real or Eastern’s battalion would certainly be sorely depleted. The results of the Games are: January %—B lost to A—Company in At- tack. January 14—D lost to C—Advance Guard. January 21—Staff lost to A—Outpost. January 28—A lost to C—Company in At- tack. We have a good start; now all there is left to do is DRILL and MORE DRILL. The Glee Club (Continued from page 28) Several other things are planned during the near future, not the least of which is the dance to be given on February 21. The Science Club The Science Club, one of the newer activi- ties at Eastern, has for its officers this semester: Charles Critchfield, President; Ralph Watt, Vice-President; Robert Shosteck, Secretary; James Dietz, Treasurer; Max Cohen, Librar- ian; Greer Ellis, Sergeant-at-Arms. The Club has had some distinguished speakers from the Smithsonian Institute, and from the Biological Survey, and they hope to have some more during the coming semester. The Club has also taken several interesting trips to the laboratories of the Smithsonian In- stitute. (Continued on page 36) THE EASTERNER Faculty Notes 30 Gone! But he won’t be forgotten! Yes, we are speaking of Mr. Claus J. Schwartz, who has accepted the position of principal at Stuart Junior High School. On Thursday, January 6, a banquet was given in the lunchroom in honor of our beloved The tables were fixed in the form of an “E.” Miss Mary J. Watts, assistant principal, was toastmistress. A program fol- lowed the banquet. All participants were mem- bers of the dignified faculty. And did they cut-up? Just ask some of the boys and girls who helped with the serving. We are certain that Mr. Schwartz will be honored and loved at Stuart Junior High School as we honor and love him here at East- ern. All to your best success, Mr. Schwartz! On Saturday, January 22, the faculty had a bridge party and luncheon at the White Pea- cock. There were seven tables. The prizes were awarded to the Misses Webb and Culbertson. Miss Helen C. Anderson, our pretty little auburn-haired and brown-eyed math teacher, has been seen wearing a beautiful pin—soror- ity pin? No! It’s a frat pin! Mr. James Moreland is the lucky man. Miss Anderson has just recently become engaged to him. Ah! Mr. Shorts, another good chance gone! Mr. Hallie D. Shorts, teacher in charge of the lockers, wants everyone who leaves pencils on top of their lockers to be sure and leave pencils that have erasers on them. Since Mr. Schwartz, Eastern’s famous “Money, money, money man” is leaving, Miss Pauline Lohmann is to be our new treasurer. Miss Lohmann is a very capable money-box keeper and we are sure that she will prove a great success. professor. Popular Sayings by Popular Teachers at a Popular Time—Lunch Have you any lettuce salad today? Dent) (Miss Put three pieces of butter on my salad plate. (Mrs. Howe) Did you save a (Miss Johnson) I want white cal of milk and a bag of potato cl T'll take coffee but I want 1 and one-third coffee. (Miss Hazelton) s Is there any more Greer’s chocolate cake? (Miss Lohmann) } ; : I'll take a cup of coffee and a piece of pie— the juiciest piece there is. (Miss Monk) Any potato salad today? (Mr. Flinn) A hard roll without butter. (Miss McMahon ) (These are daily prayers. ) bottle of milk for me today ? ke with white icing, a bottle hips, (Miss Koch) t two-thirds water A Street Car Episode (Continued from page 15) : He pays no more attention to me than if some member of his family were reminding him to mail the letters on his bureau. “Eighth Street transfer,” I bellow. He now looks at me absent-mindedly, and asks, “What did you say?” “Eighth Street transfer,” perately. “Which way?” he inquires. I had never stopped to consider it, but I now begin to ponder the matter. “North, or South?” he persists. I had just about straightened it out in my mind when he broke in on my deliberations. I now answer confusedly, “South, I guess; or rather North.” The transfer is duly punched and handed to me, and I take a seat, glad to have a few mo- ments of quiet. C After a seemingly short ride I arrive at Eighth Street, alight from the car, and scan the Eighth Street track. Not a car in sight! As I have had enough experience in waiting for cars for one morning, I conclude I do not care to repeat it, and that I will walk the re- maining distance to my destination. On my arrival at school my ears are greeted with the clamorous sound of a ringing bell. I repeat des- THE EASTERNER oh Alumni Elect New Officers At a recent meeting of the Alumni Associ tion, officers for the coming year were elected They are: president, Edna Burrows; vice. president, John McInerny: secretary, Mildred Boynton; treasurer, Leonidas McDougle. With the February Class of 27 Jimmy Madison is at George Washington U, Allen Cross has assumed the role man at the Capitol. Francis Ladd is working for the Geodetic Survey. a- of a police- John Reid is working at the Government Printing Office. Karlton Stein is at the Congressional Lji- brary. Hither and Thither Donald Bingham, ’24, is president of the Forensic Debating Society of Marictta Col- lege, Ohio. The debating team recently de- feated nineteen American debating teams. Elise Clements, class of 1913, has recently been received in the Order of the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Marywood College, Scranton, Pa. ‘ Albert Headley, ’26, is studying electrical engineering at Bliss Electrical School. Julian Prescott, ’24, is working at Wood- ward and Lothrop’s. Durwood Bowersox, who left Eastern in 1925, is director of the Raleigh Hotel Or- chestra. Eleanor P. Curtis, °15, spent the past sum- mer painting among the lakes of Italy. One of her pictures is to be used by Harper and Brothers as a cover for a forthcoming publi- cation. Miss Custis is now assistant art direc- tor of the National Cathedral School for Girls. Karl G. Pearson, '23, has been selected as a member of the debating team of Princeton University. Elsie L. Jarvis, former student at Eastern, serving as a nurse of the Near East Relief, writes of her experiences during the earth- quake in Armenia. Elizabeth Wilson, ’13, is teaching at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan. King Prender, Myrtle Posey, George Roth, and Roberta Harrison, all of class of ’26, are members of “The Players,” a leading dramatic club of George Washington University. Cupid Calls Announcements of the following weddings have been made: Virginia Andrus, ex-’26, to Robert L. East- man on December 9. Edith Barnes, 716, to T. Harold Fox of Philadelphia. Percival Padgett, Jr., son of the late teacher at Eastern, to Eleanor E. Toner, at Pittsburgh. Deaths With deep regret we announce the death of Miss Mary Arline Zurhorst, 95, at 301 East Capitol Street. Karl G. Pearson, ’23, is one of four seniors at Princeton who have been chosen by the faculty to undertake the new three-course plan of study instituted this year for exceptional students who desired more time for independ- ent research. These undergraduates are re- quired to take only three curriculum courses during the year, spending the remainder of their time on a research problem of their own choice under the direction of the heads of the departments. THE EASTERNER 32 The Normal News, Washington, D, C.— Your paper is always of interest to us. It is full of news of those of our alumni who are attending Normal School. High Light, Griffin, Georgia.—You certai nly have a snappy, well-written paper. Fine school spirit seems to be reflected in your articles on athletics. Heigh Chime, Frostburg, Maryland.—The paper may be rather new, but its pages are filled by thoughtful and efficient editors. Your humor department is striking in its originality. The Beacon, Philadelphia, Pa., spends a large part of its space for its club news. That is an excellent way of getting the activities of the entire student body before the school. More schools should follow its example. The Iroquois, Glen Falls, N. Y., is the best magazine we have received for a long time. From its cover page on the front to its humor department in the back, it is thoroughly and excellently worked out. The Jefferson Junior Journal, Washington, D. C., has a department devoted to section toom news. This is a novel way of presenting school news and it stirs up a beneficial competi- tive spirit which tends toward the advance- ment of the school as a whole. The Langley Pilot, Washington, D. C— Your literary department is good. The story of “A Ride on a Coaster Dip” is especially noteworthy. It is realistic and holds the reader in absorbing suspense to the end. The originality shown in the cartoons and drawings of The Comet, Milwaukee, Wiscon- sin, is nearly professional. Such things as these make the paper an advantageous adver- tisement for the school it represents. PLING eae Here are a few of the witty remarks from some of the schools we exchange with: “Will your parents be surprised when you pennies” “No; they've been expecting it for several years.” y x Sr.: “Did you ever take chloroform?” Frosh: “No; who teaches it?” Horses (Continued from page 12) sooner had we started upon the road than he slowed up to such an extent that the others were soon ahead. Then, calmly, paying no heed to my gentle remonstrances, he stalked into a pretty little field and whole-heartedly devoured as much of the foliage as was con- venient. When he had satisfied his hunger, he consented to continue on our way. But “Try, try, again,” they say. I did— once again. This time I chose a horse which had no compromisingly colorful name. He was Lucky. It sounded hopeful, anyway. He, too, nevertheless, read my open mind at a glance. I bored him, to say the least. His step lagged, and at length he turned around and started for home. This was one thing I would not allow. He was hurt and indignant when I reproached him. I became intolerable to his noble spirit. Then occurred the unforgivable act. My mount lowered himself to the dusty road, fold- ed his legs, and seated himself carelessly on the ground. Enough is enough. “gasoline age.” I am glad this is the THE EASTERNER The Sun of Austerlitz (Continued Srom page 11) The shots of the enemy were Now telling heavily on the men of Soult and Bernadotte. Behind them came the grenadiers of Oidinot a ind fi the Imperial Guard as support. With ce of “Vive L’Empereur,” the French charged the Russian works. Smoke, noise, and fire pre- vailed for here the devil was king. Soon came hand-to-hand combat. The old ser: ks though far from cool, h: ens ad much more resenc of mind than the you : 5 nger men. Bayonetting and clubbing his Way through the enemy lines, he shouted to his friends, “Come, Denis, come Jules! We've taken the works,” i For some moments the carn but at last the French columns sion of the heights and succeeded in cutting the enemy in twain. However, little time was spent in rejoicing, as new lines had to be formed to hold the ground at any cost. As the old sergeant was swearing around, getting the men into action, he espied two figures well known to him, Denis was lying on his back and Jules was wounded, but crawled painfully to reach his friend. Francois approached them. Jules, badly wounded in his right leg, had crept to the side of his dying friend. As the life of Denis quickly ebbed away he was heard to sing in delirium, “My life it is my country’s right, my heart i “Come, Jules,” said the sergeant with a ten- derness unexpected of him, “ ’tis the fortune of war, my boy.” SE Be aga ge Years later, when the smoke and din of battle had cleared away and the deeds of the Emperor were history, the children of a one- legged French soldier gathered about his only knee to listen with attentive ears to his tales of glory and heroism. His wife, whose features, though worn by years of war and hardship, still retained some of their youthful elegance, came in with the news that Sergeant Francois had come to visit the children. For a truth that seasoned old veteran had formed an eternal friendship with his more youthful associate. “Bonjour, Francois,” said Jules, treading heavily with his wooden leg. “What news?” age was grim, gained posses- 33 “Parbleu! Bad enough. Word has just Teached me that the Emperor died at St. Helena.” Jules bowed his head and said: “The Sun of Austerlitz rose on Napoleon in all his glory. Now his Sun has set.” “What was the Sun of Austerlitz, father?” asked a blue-eyed little fellow. Jules and Francois, between them, repeated the tale of Austerlitz so that nothing was lack- ing in the account. In concluding, Jules said: “After the battle, Napoleon issued an order reading ‘My people will see you back with joy,’ and it will suffice you to say, “I was at Auster- litz ;” people will answer, “There stands a brave man.”’ But people have long forgotten Auster- litz. Denis and I left Chattilon to serve France, and you see only three-fourths of one of us returned.” “And Charlotte gratefully accepted what was left, Pardieu!” facetiously interjected Fran- cols. “And poor Denis—his memory, like that of many soldiers, will pass into Eternity to be marked only by the monuments of battles and the bloody annals of Napoleonic history.” Editorial (Continued ;rom page 18) to the temptation to boo the referee when that gentleman most needs support. Eastern un- dergraduates do, however, refrain from rioting. When they have a basketball contest to win, they do so by the rules of the game and not by the Marquis of Queensbury rules. The late Walter Camp often quoted this little selection from Thackeray, concerning fair play: “Who misses or who wins the prize? Go lose or conquer as you can, But if you fail or if you rise, Be each, pray God, a gentleman.” Eta Gro You Seniors may razz the underclassmen, but what we want to know is why you fellows can’t find enough Senior Girls to take to the Frat Dances, without choosing several of the underclassmen instead? ? ? THE EASTERNER 34 Blackmail (Continued from page 13) “Indeed, you'll do nothing of the sort, and what’s more——” At this moment fate intervened in the form of a telephone call for the son, as if to prevent any more drastic steps on his part to convince his parent, Simultaneously with his exit came the entrance of the young reporter. Upon mailing the letters, Bob had returned to the office, gathered his pads and pencils, and donned his new overcoat. He had given “Toots,” the bootblack, the shock of his life by tipping fifty cents in return for a very ordi- nary shine. With the completion of these preparations he had hailed a taxi and alighted at Sixteenth and Allegheny. His assumption of the air of a “duchess looking at bugs” finally resulted in his being admitted into Mr. McCor- mick’s library. The next five minutes were spent in what might be termed a perfect interview. Mr. Mc- Cormick talked fast and copiously. Bob wrote equally so. Each sentence brought clearer visions of a magazine story, feature stories, extras, scoops, and front page news before Bob's eyes. Suddenly, as if he had run down, the old gentleman stopped and smiled. Bob turned to see the cause of the calm in the storm. The younger McCormick was standing in the door. His face was white. The expres- sion of doubt gradually changed to fear, “Father!” he cried. “In heayen’s name, what have you done?” “What! May an old gentleman not even have an interview with a reporter about his own business, in his own home, without sub- jecting it to the censorship of his son?” replied the object of the interview. “But what have you told him? You don't understand how easily publication would ruin all these plans!” “And nothing would please me more than to see them ruined! However, if you can keep them out of the papers now I'll promise to keep my mouth shut.” With this he rose, and stalked out of the m with the air of a man completely satis- ae of the world about fied as to the conditions him, At his exit Bob also rose to go; during the renewal of the father and son battle he had been gathering his belongings in antici- pation of this moment. “Just a minute,” called the young man; “come back here.” Bob resumed his seat. “How much did the old boy tell you?” “Enough to make a wonderfully complete story on the plans of the McCormick Sock Mills,” replied Bob truthfully. The hopeless expression on the young mana- ger’s face became more so. Bob thought it re- sembled his idea of a man going down for the last time. “Why, man, this can’t be published,” he fal- tered. “It’s the greatest step the corporation has taken in years.” Bob deliberated a moment. “Mr. McCormick,” he began, “I received this story from a thoroughly legitimate source. I therefore have full right to print it, By doing so I will not only receive a bonus, but must necessarily rise in the estimation of my paper. You must readily see my answer.” “Tf it’s money, sir, I’ll pay anything.” Again Bob went into silent conference with himself. Even if he did turn in the story, he could not hope to purchase the watch. No watch would mean no Flossie. No Flossie was the absence of life itself. Suddenly he came to life again. Someone was talking, Oh, yes, Mr. McCormick— “How much do you want for those notes?” he was saying. “Sixty-eight dollars and thirty-five cents,” sighed Bob, his brain again filled with fair hair and blue eyes. “Done!” exclaimed the young millionaire. A lapse of five minutes found Bob seated in a taxi, his hand holding a check for $70, bear- ing the signature of Willard McCormick, aca and his hand holding a vision of a delicate white arm bearing a bee-oo-tiful wrist watch. Flossie thought the watch “actually ador- THE BASTERNER 35 able.” For a while al] Was well soon tired of her admirer (as blue- do), and when, one hight in th Bob described his first and on! with Sunday stories, she conel manice. 7 - But she eyed blondes € moonlight, ly adventure uded the ro- becatse, of course, [ : couldn’ blackmailer, you know.” nt marry a i THE END What's that? Did I hear @ voice? Oh, it’s you, gentle reader! What? OH WHY YOU'RE DERN RIGHT: Sim Ey : ore) ; SHE KEPT THE eS The Boy Next Door (Continued from page 9) with white cloth, just as it had been finished. Helen had never worn it. But now, she took it down, and carefully packed it in her suit- case. It would serve its Purpose better now. As the train sped along, Helen wondered how Bill would react to her plans. Someone dropped down on the seat beside her; she turned around to see—Betty! “Well, of all the lovely surprises! I just hopped on at New York—and now to find you!” About an hour later, when they had both exhausted their sup- ply of news, Helen was curious to know who had invited Betty, “Oh—you don’t know him —I—I met him last Christmas—when I had my house party, you know,” she replied, rather hastily ; and the subject was dropped. At last, the train pulled into the little station, and soon the platform was crowded with feminine bags and little groups of excited friends, Somehow, Helen got separated from Betty, but Tom, after greeting her demonstratively, assured her that they would all turn up at the frat house. A gay crowd was already assembled in the re- ception hall of the frat house. “There's Betty!” and Tom dashed off and brought her back with him. “Listen, my roommate didn’t invite anyone, so you can share my room with Helen, if you want to, Betty.” Both girls, of course, assented heartily, and were ushered in short order into their room. It had all the ear-marks of being very recently and hastily vacated. The upper drawer of the bureau had been thoughtfully emptied, and consequently, the lower ones were stuffed and bursting forth with suspicious shirt sleeves and twisted neck- ties. A tipsy alarm clock, with only one leg, and a deflated football were thrust under the head of the bed. The girls looked at each and burst out laughing—“Just like ‘em, isn’t it?” The first thing was to get the dresses tucked away in the closet where they would be safe until that evening. Then the whole “bunch” went out and had dinner in a quaint little tea room on the campus. There was an hour before it was time to dress for the “big’’ evening. Helen was half asleep, and dreaming that Bill was frantically begging her to forgive him; Betty was brows- ing through some old issues of the college mag- azine that she had discovered in a pile behind the door. Suddenly, Helen felt as if a ton of bricks had been suddenly dropped on her stomach, and something like an explosion nearly split her eardrums. It was only Betty, though, who was now grinning at her like a freakish gargoyle, on the edge of the bed. With more excitement than coherence, she poked the magazine under Helen's nose, telling her some- thing that seemed very humorous, indeed. Still a little dazed, Helen stared at the very homely and comical picture of a young man , who looked for all the world like these advertise- ments for patent hair-growers—‘before and after using” stage. His whole head was de- void of hair—but if one looked closely, a soft little fuzz was beginning to appear. Then her eyes dropped to the printed line beneath the picture; and Helen gasped and looked again. No mistaking it this time: “BILL HARRIS, THE HANDSOME FRESHIE.” And then, somehow, she managed to read the little article accompanying the picture: “Tt is a well known freshman law that no Green One is permitted to have a date for a year, except during spring house-party time, of course. One of our young hopefuls recently thought that he could escape the watchful arm of the law. However, the result is quite evident from the above picture. 36 We feel certain that this particular Freshie’s next date will depend on how fast his hair grows!! “Oh—oh—isn’t he too funny !”” wailed Betty. “T’'m weak from laughing.” And then Helen and Betty laughed together, until they both had tears in their eyes. Poor old Bill! Helen felt really sorry for him. She looked at the date on the cover; it was the holiday number, the week before Bill had been too ashamed to come home—probably spent the holidays in lonesome misery. Helen dressed with a lighter heart than she had had for some time. She would tell Bill she was sorry that she had never read his let- ters which probably explained the incident. When she took a last glimpse at herself in the miror before going down, she knew that Bill would forgive her; Bill never could resist her in blue. At the end of the first group, Bill had not shown up. Oh, suppose he wouldn’t come—— Tom led her out to the marble bench beneath a great tree, and then went back to get her some punch. Helen was conscious that some- one had sat down by her on the bench. She turned to see who it was. “Bill! Oh! Bill—T ——” But the sentence went unfinished. “You see, honey, it’s like this,’ Bill was say- ing, “Tom is my roommate. Tom and Betty have been engaged, well, ever since her house party last Christmas.” “But he—” interrupted Helen. “Little innocence,” laughed Bill. “Tom had told Betty why I didn’t come home Christmas, and they decided to fix it up. I knew you wouldn’t come up if I invited you, but I krew, too, that everything would be all right when you found out.” “Egotistic!” “I know—but you see, it did work, and it took some courage to let Betty show you that picture.” And then they both laughed heartily. “But—Bill, dear—I just love your new hair- cut! And, oh, Bill, do you like my new dress ?” Bill didn’t reply, but it was a time when “actions spoke louder than words.” THE EASTERNER Organizations (Continued from page 29) The Science Club meets in room 212, during the seventh period, and all newcomers are wel- come at the meetings. Hi-Y This year, as last year, a Hi-Y Club was formed at Eastern, for the purpose of promot- Christian spirit, high moral standards, and de This year, however, the Club clean living. intends to show the school just what such a club can do. The officers of this rejuvenated Hi-Y are; Fred Randall, President ; Thomas Neff, Vice-President ; Ralph Watt, Treasurer ; and Albert Muelhaus, Secretary. The mem- bers haye had some very good times, and big- ger and better things are being planned for the future. Dyson—Give me a piece of gum? Burnell—Who do you think I am, Wrigley? The wise minds of the age teach us that thrift is good to practice. Why not give this advice a fairtrial? 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To and from Eastern High School regular schedules by both bus and cars are maintained, The co-operation of our Eastern patrons in main- taining cleanliness and good order on our lines is sincerely appreciated, wy The Washington Railway Electric Company A Token for Service THE LATEST AND THE BEST Mutual Life Insurance Co. of New York— America's oldest company. L. V. LAMPSON 419 Southern Bldg., Washington, D. C, Write me today. PRODUCING STATIONERS [Stocke { 919 E| Stree; WOOD’S SCHOOL STEUART’S SERVICE 311 E. CAP. ST. SELLS Line. 38 Established 1885 Secretarial course. ’ Ty, tt Bookkeeping and accountancy course. English Course. Civil Service Course. Six weeks, day sessions, $24.50 (x Six weeks, evening sessions, $8. THE UNIVERSAL CAR Graduates placed in good positions. COURT F. WOOD, LL. M., Principal 141 12th Street N. E. OILS PAINTS GLASS Phone, Lincoln 2431 BARBER and ROSS TYLER CUMMINS HARDWARE INCORPORATED 811 H STREET N. E. TINNERS’ AND PLUMBERS’ SUPPLIES HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES GARDEN TOOLS Hardware, Cutlery, Tools, STAINS VARNISHES Automobile Supplies, Housefurnishings I. KATZMAN RADIO SETS AND ACCESSORIES LADIES’ AND GENTS’ TAILOR Cleaning - Pressing - Dyeing - Altering Eleventh and G Streets N. W. Expert Work 1343 B Street, N. E. “Your Portrait” I S THE MOST INTERESTING RECORD OF LIFE J. E. CASSON Photographer Main 5861 907 Pa. Ave. N. W. STRAYER COLLEGE “Trains Young Men and Women for the Profession of Business” High School Graduates only are admitted to the following courses: Secretarial (Accredited Diploma) Junior Accountancy (Accredited Diploma) Walton Accountancy (Training for the C. P. A. Degree) While other courses are available to undergraduates of High Schools, it is the policy of Strayer College to recommend that all students should when- ever possible graduate from High School. STRAYER COLLEGE 721 Thirteenth Street Washington, D. C. E. S. Donoho, A. B., Preside: .B., nt E. i ii P. J. Harman, Director c. duke a = pein . M. Smith, A. B., Secretary Ohe Lasterurr EASTERN HIGH SCHOOL, WASHINGTON, D. C. Motto: Do Well, Do Better, Do Best. Art Business Communications Soup Published five times a year by the Students BE ADDRESSED TO THE Business MANAGER of Eastern High School, Washington, D, C. Sunscrtption Price, $1.25 rer YEAR; BY Marr, $1.50 Single Copies, 25 Cents. Commencement Number, 75 Cents. Payable in Advance. Entered as Second-Class Matter in the Post Office at Washington, D, C., under Act of March 4, 1879. VOL. XXX WASHINGTON, D. C., APRIL, 1927 NO. 4 Easterner Statf 1926-1927 EDITORIAL STAFF Editor, Paul Spalding, '27. Alumni, Sam McGlathery, '27. Assistant Editor, Marjorie Keim, '27 Humor, Carl Martin, '27; Emily May, ’27. Associate Editors Exchanges, Allan Mockabee, '27. Clyde Richardson, ’28. Poetry, Elise Scharf, '27. Gifford Irion, '28 Department Editors: Reporters: Features, Pauline Roth, ’27. Frances Wright, ’27. Art, Margaret. Mowbray, '27; Isabel Witherite, '27 Cynthia Eldridge, '29. School news, Catherine Schroeder, '27. Virginia Cooke, ‘28. Sports, Mildred Kettler, '27; Gifford Irion, ’28. Ruth Bell, 728. Cadets, Russell Davis, '27. Organizations, Clara Wheelock, '27; John Hann, ’27. Staff Typists: Personals, Burton Langhenry, '27; Beryle Edmiston, '27. Elizabeth Feindt, '27. Faculty, Ethel Mae Frame, '27 Tda Chernikoff, '28. BUSINESS STAFF Business Manager, Harold Curran, '27 Circulation Manager, Eldred Wilson, '27. Advertising Manager, Wm. Crentz, '27, Assistant: Assistants: Paul Lawson, 28. William Sandridge, '27. Bookkeeper, Louise Turner, '28. Greer Ellis, '27. ‘Assistants = Ferdinand Walter, ’28. Sophie Lubin, ’29. Claison King, '28: Ruth Stuart, 29. Ralph Watt, ’28 Ruth Lyon, 29. See Table of Contents Pace Danice IM Usic wy, corn een eke tee nae alee a= a ee ere er Ruts Dells 2 temo The Tough Guy..........-«. EPpGnoces Clyde Richardson, 28 10 ThesS pideniretss ite nine othntere seo ona elelth-)4 serjejnaicie =) ..++.+-.-H. Gifford Irion, ’28 12 Biditorials Page aye staes oem at sratetteratelatets Bl asiateate ee MRP AIS aes A See, cee me Fisjetd o FeD EoetsCortiens aaaaneaanetec eerste ep ISBL et GERRI ORCI OCaE OE icc: I SuSE oe) Soee LD Revelation Seite CR CEE Helen Swick 16 (Chutes tis ansepieroetaneetaerteousereremoLeueen ne a oh, Mawel, ocd seccpons acer ae Ainge caer eieocnadhoe aomaroeeee PRR oe CB RCH E EEE Vee Schoo las ews eqectorentaseteeretepercrre We EPEC abc ncEcES TARR ec ORE HEE eee RER Soeelaw ol InGtneyes, scone ue Retest eft efanetay one be Greece ce 22 Sports avese Wesrep i teeiatetetonatae ie. oa alee Store eel nt ote Seats a ohn cla aldnreteieneieitte deine Se saeep ee Organi zat onset eee aloes Kaley tata etl tte aimcg RAS ahs le ante xtal sor a= nn gate PD ars Pets 26 Faculty. . co - ontisoanarenbinbe pe ceaie suis Boareiee cr Peocerencctc eee Exchanges........... Hae eiernlcr erste a aa Se esate nian Kee ae : ne ice) THE RASTERNER Dance Music Rurn E. Bevt, 28 t with «C'mon, Buddy, if you want eae e me,” called the old man, snapping his dog. _ ori brown, wiry terrier St ee down two steps at a time, and ae a wie at the gate. Together they bee ae wide, shady street, the old man walle firm step and Buddy with a gay little tro! : 3 Under his arm the old soldier carried an a treasured possession—his old violin, w. ie e is the days of their mutual youth, he ha ce tened William Tell. A sweet-toned ins a ment, it had been a wonder in its day. needed only the skillful fingers of old Sandy, its owner, to draw the bow across the strings, and all the rich, full music slumbering there was awakened, And how old Sandy could play it! In the old days, social affairs without him and William Tell for the dancing were 12- complete. Now William Tell sang only in a small top- floor bedroom of Mrs. Williams’ High-Class Boarding House, with Buddy for audience, Os) in summer, in the empty schoolhouse, to which Sandy was going now. After a short walk, Sandy and Buddy reached their destination. The old man opened the unsteady, creaking door and went in, Buddy trotting in after him. The schoolhouse was filled with warm breezes, faintly suggestive of the fragrance of the roses and honeysuckle which looked in the open windows. Out of these windows one could see, stretched around, the fields on which the July sun beat down fiercely. It was so silent in the schoolhouse that one could hear the “locusts” singing their monotonous, dron- ing song. “Buddy,” began the old man, “I’m going to play some dancing music. Life’s all a dance, Bud, or it’s a piece of music you play for the dancing. If you're in the dance, or the orchestra that plays for it, you’re safe. If e out of it, as 1 am—well—I hope | on 7 re eS even though I am old, job soon, ae We Buddy, Canter To this Buddy replied with a little toss of ie saucy head, and a flap of his ears, Sandy drew the bow across the strings of William Tell, and began to play. The room was filled with light, airy notes that seemed to set the place dancing with their merry tunes, Under the magic of their spell, dancers were gliding and swaying. All the young folks who had hopped gaily to young Sandy’s music Were there again, moving in time to old Sandy's playing. And Molly was there with the rest, Molly of the black curls and brown eyes, the teasing laughter and the sunny smil e—Molly, his sweetheart, over whose grave in the church_ yard the flowers had bloomed for many years, She was dancing with Jack Lawton, Sandy’s rival, but over his shoulder she threw Sandy her loveliest smile. Now the dancers were gone, and the last lively trill had died away on the air. Old Sandy played another tune, a Stirring marching tune, the song of soldiers tramping behind their leader, the great Lincoln. Young Sandy was with them. They were marching to battle. On and on they came, scores upon scores of them, a phantom army. But no dreams of the past disturbed Buddy’s young mind. Lured by the sunshine, he wan- dered out of the schoolhouse into the road, Tt was a lazy, warm day—and Buddy had noth- ing todo. These things might account for the way in which the adventurous Buddy con- ducted himself that afternoon. He then went down the road for a little way, halting where the road and the main street intersected. Owing to the heat there was little traffic on the thoroughfare, but the stores were open, and several automobiles were parked at the curb. So far, so good, thought Buddy. Perhaps he might meet a dog friend I can THE EASTERNER 9 today with whom he could play. There might be a tramp to bark at, boys to follow, some other dogs to join in the fun, or a cat to chase. No, he was not mistaken! One surely was right there in that limousine! Buddy jumped excitedly. Inside sat a dignified, middle-aged gentle- man, and a very slender, pretty young girl. Yet Buddy was barking at neither of these, but at the beautiful, fluffy, gray Persian cat in the girl’s lap. Seeing Buddy, the cat bristled up in fear and rage. “Oh!” screamed the young lady, “chase that horrid dog away, Dad! Quick!” “Bow-wow-wow !” exulted Buddy, viewing the cat’s agitation with delight. “Oh, Dad, get him!” cried the girl, as her pet, with a terrified mew, bounded from her lap to the sidewalk and tore up the street, in- voking all the demons on her pursuer. “Be quiet, Alice!” exclaimed the gentleman, as he rose. “I'll get your cat. Wait here until I return,’’ and with that he was on the sidewalk. “Oh!” moaned Alice, ‘Poor kitty! That awful dog! Oh!” Throwing his dignity to the winds, Mr. J. Stanley Worthing, president of the Worth- ington National Bank, prominent social leader, and elder of his church, ran at high speed down the street chasing Buddy, who was chasing his daughter's cat. As the cat reached the corner, she turned down a side road, but her tormentor, having quickened his pace, was pursuing her at a dis- tance of three feet behind when she reached the schoolhouse. With a bound kitty was on the roof and stood snarling triumphantly down at Buddy. “Whew, but that was a run!” exclaimed J. Stanley Worthington, pulling out his hand- kerchief. And then he paused and listened. Some one was playing on a violin inside. Tiny notes flitted and floated on the air—notes that set one’s feet a-dancing with the pleasing, “catchy” tunes of them, and set one’s soul a-singing with the sweet, wild gladness of them. Worthington opened the creaking door and went in. There sat an old man on one of the benches, drawing the bow across the strings lightly and skillfully. At sight of Worthing- ton, he stopped. “That’s a good violin,” began Worthington, somewhat embarrassed. “Yes, William Tell is a wonder!’ answered Sandy, proudly. “And you play it well,” continued the other. “Thank you,” murmured Sandy, reddening. “Have you played much?” was the next question. “T used to play at dances,” Sandy responded, “and then the war came. After that there ” weren’t many dances: “T know,” Worthington nodded. sc and then I got sick. ze ENCE” “Now I’m old, and so ” Sandy broke off abruptly and bent over William Tell. “Will you play something for me?” asked Worthington, to break an awkward silence. Standing straight and tall, Sandy began to play. Gay and pleasant was the tune he played, a tune that made Worthington long to dance there in the little dusty schoolhouse. As the music went on Worthington began to feel that he was listening to an artist. “That was fine!’ he exclaimed, as Sandy finished. “Thank you.” “Tet me see,” began Worthington slowly. “T think our club could use a violinist for its dance hall. I'll speak to the president about it. Would you come?” Would he come? Sandy drew a quick, sharp breath. Back in the orchestra to play for the Back in the world where he could dancing! play, and play, and play! In Sandy’s heart welled up a great joy. With a mighty effort he controlled himself. “ll be glad to come,” he said. THE EAS 12 i. GriFFORD Los Pecos, the seat of government of Co- typical Southwestern ronado County, was a typ ; i town. It was the political and social center a the region, boasting a newspaper, @ bank, on the other similar establishments usually foun in a town of three thousand people. Geographi- cally, it was located in the heart of a on valley where cotton, alfalfa, cantaloupes, an vegetables could be grown abundantly if the farmers could regularly get enough water to irrigate their lands. Unfortunately, however, this part of the country has very little and an exceedingly irregular rainfall. Often in July and August there are cloudbursts which flood the valley and play havoc with the crops, live- stock and other property. Then come droughts, with the river dried up, and the crops die from lack of moisture. These con- ditions could be effectively remedied only by damming the river in Santa Rita Canyon, above the valley, thus holding the water in reserve and gradually releasing it. A stigma on the state in which Los Pecos was located, was the fact that many of its public officials were controlled by a mysterious influence commonly called “The Spider.” This unknown person, who it was believed represented eastern capital, made plans which TERNER The Spider trr0n, 28 those in authority faithfully carried out, The aie dentity of the Spider was known Only ew who could be trusted with the Secret, The ugly epithet had been fastened to him by some of the free-thinking’ citizens who knew, in a general way, that at times an up. scrupulous hand ruled oneness The Los Pecos Tribune had from the date of its founding been owned and edited by Jim Butler. Upon his death early in 1913, the paper, in accordance with Butler’s will, passeq into the hands of his nephew, Harold Standish, a keen young man with high ideals, who had recently graduated from the School of Jour. nalism at the University of Wisconsin, Oy coming into possession of the Tribune young Standish determined to make it a real bene. factor to the community. During the closing hours of the 1913 session of the state legislature, just prior to Harold’s arrival in Los Pecos, a bill empowering the governor to grant some corporation a charter for the construction of a dam in the Santa Rita Canyon was defeated in the Senate. It had passed the House of Representatives by a good majority, but through the efforts of Senator Wallace Terry, of Coronado County, the bill perished in the upper house. The legislature then adjourned. The general election of 1914 was approach- ing, and politic al discussion was heard at breakfast tables throughout the state. Pat Faggott, the conservative political boss of the southern part of the state, strolled into the Spider's office and leisurely seated himself in the most comfortable chair. “Well, Chief, I reckon you're going to fight Terry,” he said. “With all my heart and spirit,” shot back the Spider. “And spondulics, too, eh Chief?” grinned Faggott, displaying a handsome row of gold teeth. “Listen, Pat,’ said the Spider, “I’ve been thinking that we might win the old boy over. toa f THE EASTERNER 13 It would be a darn sight easier than fighting him.” “Impossible,” snapped Faggott. “Not so sure,” continued the Spider. “We could remind him that there’s a governor to be elected two years from now, and maybe, if he’s a good boy, we could assist him into that office. Better yet, we could dangle before his eyes a seat in the Senate at Washington. How d’ya think he'd like that ?”” Faggott shook his head, with the retort, “You can’t buy Terry.” “We might try it.” “Nope. That cayuse is strong on ideals but damned weak on deals.” “Well, what would you do?” quizzed the Spider. “T think we might turn liberal for a while. Terry is a conservative, you know, but he’s a mighty independent one. Now, if the conserva- tive convention does what I look for, it will renominate Terry. So we've go to get the liberal candidate lined up with us.” “Who are you thinking of ?” “How about this young editor from Wis- consin,”’ responded Faggott, lifting his bushy eyebrows. “You know who I mean, the kid that’s had the Tribune for the last year.” “Oh! Harold Standish.” The Spider be- came very interested. “That’s him. He’s young and innocent, so we might fix it up with him to accept the liberal nomination for state senator, with the understanding of course that he will play the game as we dictate.” “You're always thinking up fancy schemes,” cynically remarked the Spider. But Faggott, ignoring him, continued: “Now, if you agree, I’ll see Standish. What do you say that I sound him out at once?” At the conclusion of his talk with the Spider, Faggott went directly to Harold’s office where he found him alone. They were fairly well acquainted, as men in small towns are bound to be, although there had been no business relations between them. After a few common- place remarks Faggott opened up rather bluntly by asking Harold to what party he belonged. “Well, sir, the few votes I have cast,” readily explained Harold, “were, with few ex- ceptions, for such liberal-minded candidates as I found on the conservative ticket. I am a sort of liberal-conservative. Doubtless you would classify me as a political paradox.” “You're right,” said Faggott. “I’m some- what of an independent myself. Mr. Standish, I believe you're the very man we need to op- pose Terry, who, I’m confident, will fight the Dam Bill next session. With assurance that you will keep to yourself what I have to say, I will lay before you a proposal of vital im- portance to yourself and the people whom I believe you want to help.” Harold quickly resolved in his own mind that by giving the assurance requested nothing would be lost and possibly something gained. He therefore told Faggott that he would be glad to hear what he wished to propose. “Tt is simply this,’ resumed Faggott; “if you will consent to run against Terry I will see to it, with the help of my friends, that you are nominated by the liberal party at its county convention next month and then elected the following November. But your nomination and election will cost your active supporters handsomely, and naturally they will expect you to remember their efforts when you have an opportunity to help them—in a proper way, of course. It is hardly necessary to add that we will expect you to come out strongly in favor of the Santa Rita Dam Bill which Terry de- feated in the last legislature.” “My dear sir,” said Harold, “I am afraid you want to lead me to the political execution block. Terry, as you are aware, is acquainted with every man, woman and child in the county, and I doubt if more than a score out- side this town know that I exist.” “Well, why not join the Loyal Knights of the Golden West,” suggested Faggott. “Prac- tically every farmer and ranchman in this county is a member, and if you join they will support you to a man. Those fellows would vote for a cigar store Indian if he belonged to the L. K. G. W.” Continued on page 29 14 ny n 4 Rr she THE SPRING PLAY weeks ago marked plish- The Spring Play a few my of another worthy accom the realization of ‘ e matic Asso ment of the capable Eastern Dri ciation. oie: Dramatics, like all other activities, ili i h indi- embody the willing cooperation of each a vidual unit in order to function at its maxim ability. The production of “Green Stockings was a stellar example of such a co-working, wherein countless hours of willing aid were spent by individuals, a majority of whom e the footlights on the It is true and evident use but the must never appeared befor night of presentation. that the thespians receive the appla 5 laurels must be divided among the various de- partments which were so helpful in the com- pletion of the final product. The cooperative spirit has always been char- acteristic of the school in all its enterprises and was likewise evident in this last one, in which Eastern made its commendable bid for the coveted Brown University Cup. Peas ORDER, PLEASE! Lately there have been many complaints from the teachers in charge of the Assembly Hall during the lunch periods concerning the poor order there. If this continues the noon hour entertainments may have to be abolished. These movies and various dramatic sketches are for your benefit and enjoyment. Show your appreciation and make the complaints un- necessary. You will find the programs a great deal more enjoyable in a quiet and orderly auditorium. M. HK. THE ORATORICAL CONTEST Over a million students throughout the nation are anxiously awaiting the finals in the National Oratorical Contest conducted by the Washington Star and a host of the country’s leading newspapers. It is no wonder that the contest is commanding such an interest for jt is the first movement of its kind, wherein the brains of the country’s high school students are brought together in competition. Here at Eastern we have a more than aver- age interest in this competition of orators as we have been singularly honored in capturing the local honors consecutively for two years and it is our deepest desire to duplicate the distinction, by bringing home “the bacon” again this year. Ve Ib. Sh, The White House on the Hill There is a house in my town, A white house—on a hill. I’ve never seen inside the gates; I guess I never will; For all the way around that yard There is a wall so high That no one could climb over— We daren’t even try! I wonder if there is a child— A boy or girl like me, Who lives up in that great white house On the street by the willow tree? Oh, if there is, I’m pretty sure He never has much fun, For no one could who lived up there And saw not anyone. —G. Lois Nelson, ’29, THE EASTERNER 15 The Poets’ Corner BY-AND-BY Suppose a raindrop in the cloud Should stay up in the sky, And say, “I will not fall today, But go down by-and-by.” O then some weak and tiny bud Would lift in vain its cup, To a Potted Daisy Just now, With no blossoms, And only a cluster of small green feathers at the top, And a long, lank stalk pricked with green dots, You are like a tall woman with short, golden hair In a brown coat, with bright buttons All the way down. A-thirst for rain, and faint with pain Would slowly shrivel up. Suppose a sun-beam up on high Should hide itself, and say, “What harm, pray, will it do if I Refuse to shine today?” Then on earth some plant or flower Would miss the sun’s warm breath, And in the world, so dark and cold, Would slowly freeze to death. And what if you had planned to do Some deed, both good and kind, And then should say from day to day, “Tis late; but never mind! Tomorrow will be time enough ;” And so the moments fly, And bear your schemes, and noble dreams To the sea of by-and-by. And then some heart you might have healed Will look for you in vain, And lift a cup of longing up As flower a-thirst for rain: Or pining for a word of cheer, The sunshine you deny. So do your deeds of kindness now, Nor wait ‘till by-and-by. —Ruth Abelman, 29. Old Beads They are tangled and woven Into a curious pattern, With a thread of tinseled gold Running through them, And a web-like locket chain Appearing in odd places. They have gathered to them Stray powder and discarded perfume And dust, of a woodsy odor. To the clasp hangs an old pin With a faded pearl, And it pins with it to the string old memories And childish fancies. —Ruth Bell, 28. —Ruth Bell, '28. To Colin It’s May again, it’s May again— Sweet May, in lilacs drest; The weary world is gay again, And at its loveliest. It’s May again, it’s May again— Oh, Colin, do you hear? It’s time for joy—for play—again; It’s time for lovers, dear. It’s May again, it’s May again— How can you stay away? You would not go away again, If you were here today. —Elsie Scharf, '27. Conte There hung, in the eastern sky, The moon and a single star; “You are the atom,” said I, “Radiant, serene, and far.” “I am the star,” I cried, “Tiny, remote, and low; Lusterless, pale, beside The flame of your chaste white glow.” You murmured, “I wonder whether You ever have thought of this— That the moon and the star together Make Heaven?” and met my kiss. —Elsie Scharf, '27. Spring’s Heralds A hint of Spring is in the air— A hint of warmth in blustering wind; A promise of bright flowers fair, Of violets for one to find. A bit of bird-song filters through The busy sound of street and square; And in the sky a bit of blue Gleams through the clouds that gather there. —Elsie Scharf, ’27. THE EAS 16 By HELEN S glowing day in February: I as usual and very Un with a friendly chatty o informed me with It was a brisk, was walking to school usually chanced to walk Senior (just imagine), wh ‘ eR was to an important air that the EASTERNER come out that very day. At once a hee 2 anticipated pride swept over meas I thoug” the articles that I had written for that issue an I informed the Senior in a timid little defiant ie of? raul way of my hope. Just then the “© of uae and so we separated to go to our LS al lated on my sections. All day long I contemp : secret chances of having an article appear in the Easrerner. As the seventh period drew near, I began to get very excited and viewed the clock at about an average of three times a minute, although I discovered to my dismay that the clock continued to go at a very normal pace. At last the seventh period was over and I returned to my section room and immediately besieged the East- upon arriving in the room for my FASTENER, ENER agent with enquiries but he was one of these unexcitable people who cheerfully announced that he had forgotten to get them, and in a short (?) time departed for the Easrerner room. A leisurely saunter to the EasterNer room and back consumed about ten minutes, during which time I sat on pins and needles (but this is carrying it rather too far for small-desked 327) when the carrier of good or ill news arrived. I rushed and grabbed for my EasTERNER and began to search for an article over my illustrious name, indeed looking at every name to make sure that it was not of the possible translations which, by the way, are like Caesar, a great many of them but only one of them right. Indeed I searched until 10 o’clock that night and at times, even now, while in an optimistic mood I renew my search. But all in vain! “You can’t find any- thing where it ain’t!” as Emerson once said, or was it Poe? It was the next morning on the street car, TERNER A Revelation WICK, 3274 I was forced to take as it was raining, s open and as I vainly tried to pursue that great man’s footsteps (he mie have had small feet ; his maneuvers are so harq to follow). At length, however, I followed the ation which was taking place in the seat ahead of me. A large pompous looking gen- tleman was telling his companion about his henevolences which had consisted the day be fore in designating $5,000 to be used for coal} to heat a crazy asylum and I thought with g sigh how wonderful it must be to be a benefac_ tor like that. These high and mighty thoughts followed me all the way to school, or rather | should say I followed them until I came in sight of dear Eastern. ‘But the smoke curleq up the chimney just the same,” was the noble iment I thought of at once. In an instant I wondered what which My Caesar wa convers: senti a reality dawned on me. they did with rejected copy for the Eagr. eRNER, and I suddenly realized that since the EastERNER room was on the ground floor, the copy must be used for fuel. Since that revela- tion I cease to mourn, but busily move my pen over blank pieces of paper and deposit them in the EASTERNER box and in my dreams I can visualize the day when they will have my pic- ture on the door of the furnace with the in- scription— “She supplied fuel for the school furnace during the time she was at Eastern.” Imagine: Mr. Kochka without a smile. The Dramatic Association giving “What Price Glory.” “Skipper” Faber without Thelma Courtney. Ronald Brown without a date. Sam McGlathery in a bad humor. Harold Curran with a blonde. Mr. Flury as Romeo. THE EASTERNER 17 TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE Donat Crate, ’29 Always up-to-date, the EAsTERNER presents its list of test questions. The answers will be found on page 27. 1. When was Eastern established as a sep- arate high school? 2. What was its original name? 3. Where was the first home of Eastern? 4. When did Eastern win the Compe titive Drill for the first time? 5. How did blue and white come to be East- ern’s colors? 6. Did Eastern students ever march in lines to and from classes? 7. What was the name of the original East- ern High School paper? 8. What famous principal of Eastern is a graduate of the school ? 9. How many times has Eastern won the football championship ? 10. Who is the author of the standard his- tory of Eastern? And now the EAsterRNeR supplements this feature with a new and unique type of brain teaser! The following are answers to which questions are to be supplied. Should the task prove too difficult, the correct questions may be found below. 1. A construction company. Pa, NHS. 3. H. 4, 22nd. 5. Because Eastern is in the eastern section of the city. 1. Who built the fourth apartment from the left of the center if you stand in the main en- trance of Eastern and look across the street? 2. Can Miss Taylor spell “cat’’? 8. What would be the first letter of both of Miss Henderson’s names if her first name was Hester? 4. Counting from the bottom, what number is the third step from the top in the main stairway? 5. Why would a tall, dark man be shot or hanged, if he stood at Ninth and F and said to a student, who had asked him where the best high school was, “Go west, young man, go west.” INTRODUCING MR. SHORTS “Sometime in the last century,” H. Daniel Shorts, Eastern’s new and popular faculty adviser on cadets, was born on a farm in west ern Pennsylvania. Like a number of our other men teachers, he answered his country’s call during the World War, serving altogether fourteen months, twelve of which were spent in France as a member of the “Sightseeing” Sixth Division. “I belonged to a machine gun company,” said Mr. Shorts, “but my rank is a secret. If you are curious you'll have to ask the War Department.” There was no urge to satisfy our curiosity on this point as we well know that, regardless of rank, Mr. Shorts served with distinction. However, it is known that he was in action on two battle fronts, namely, the Meuse-Argonne and the Alsace, a so-called “quiet sector.” Mr. Shorts received his A.B. degree from Allegheny College in Pennsylvania. Later he studied for three months at a French university and is doing graduate work at Columbia. Be- fore coming to Eastern he was for three years an instructor in the senior high school of New Castle, Pennsylvania. At Eastern he has been teaching Latin and has charge of lockers (as everyone who has lost a key knows). He is now the faculty adviser of cadets. “The cadets are one of the best activities, if not the best, open to boys, in the school,” re- marked Mr. Shorts. It is easy to predict that the companies will fare well under his guidance, as his interest and enthusiasm have already been encouraging to both officers and men. Our school is indeed exceptionally fortunate in having a successor to Mr. Schwartz in the role of cadet head, as capable and energetic as H. Daniel Shorts. ig THE EASTERNER The Cadet Competitions have already begun. On Monday, April 4, the Annual Platoon Drill was held on our stadium. The program was one of the most difficult ones which we have ever had. Lieut. John W. Roper, com- manding the Ist Platoon of B Company, won the drill with a very high score and by a very large margin. His average was 97.7, that of his closest competitor was 93.3. Lieutenant Roper received a medal. The judge for this competition was Maj. Raymond G, Payne. On April 14, at the “Home and School” meeting, competitions were held to find the best inexperienced, the best experienced, and the best sergeant in the Eastern Battalion. The winner from each of these three groups was presented with a medal. The men who competed had been picked from their Company by elimination contests. This is an entirely new idea at Eastern. The Annual Battalion Competitive Drill will be held on April 25, 192%, as usual at the Wilson Stadium at 2:30 p.m. Our Battalion seems to be this year one of the best battalions we have ever had. Major Vivian is looking forward to a successful drill. The Annual Regimental Drill will be held on May 2, 192%, at 3 p. m. in the Wilson Stadium. The commander of the 3rd Regi- ment is Lieutenant Colonel Terrell of West- ern High School. Eastern now has another F Company. There have been more drills won by F Companies at Eastern than any other company. Let’s hope that this company will carry on the good work. F Company is the one which was formed in February, entirely from rookies, that is, of course all except the officers. Harold Curran, former first lieutenant of B Company, is ie captain. The roster of officers is as follows Captain, Harold Curran; first lieutenant Meigs Brearly; second lieutenant, George Clark. Sergeants: First, Eugene Moreland - second, William Mathews; third, awreree Weaver ; fourth, Roy Thompson; fifth, Robert Reedy. Corporals: Clarence Timmons, John Reick Coogan, Hubbard Quantrille, Richard Tennelly, Robert Willis. The good work of these officers has already shown itself. In the Platoon Drill the F Com- pany Platoons came second and fourth, A very good showing indeed! The numbers were all thrown in the hat the other day, and all of the company commanders drew for positions in the Final Drill which is to be held on May 24 and 25. B Company made a good start by drawing first place on the first day; they go on the field at 8:30 on the morning of May 24. They will be fol- lowed by F Company at 9, D Company at 9:30 A Company at 11, and C Company is to ike the Exhibition Company and will go on at 3 p. m. in the evening of the second day, May 25. AT ORATORICAL DANCE Eastern seemed to have a monopoly on the crowd at the Oratorical Contest Dance at the Carlton Hotel April 18. Those attending were: Alvin Graves, James Dietz, Charles Critch- field, Theodore Bischoff, Helen Hughes, Vir- ginia Barrett, Beryle Edmiston, Ethel Mae Frame, Paul Spalding, Carl Martin and Sam McGlathery. THE EASTERNER 19 ae PERSONALS “Sheikie’”” West has caused many a boy to cast envious glances at his little sport roadster and Anna Gates has caused many a girl to cast envious glances at her place beside him in the little sport roadster. Ts it possible that Judson Reeves has fallen at last? The girl must have very winning ways. If you don’t believe this, watch Room 24 after school. Joe Tracy just pleads with Mr. Hart to start a boxing team. He insists that it would be easy for him to place Eastern in first place. Keep up the spirit, Joe, we know you'd die for the old school. Edwin Holland—this young (rookie) gentle- man bids fair to become Eastern’s latest sheik. Irene Angelia—take a tip from a good source and look up this young lady in Room 111. Oh! Yes! You've guessed it. She’s a “Rookie.” Helen Magee may be small but “Oh my!” Already she has started taking many of her sister’s suitors away. You may get a glimpse of her if you watch the Library door closely during the sixth period. Dorothy Donohue has been a very kind and considerate young lady. She allows the Seniors to speak to her even though it bores her terribly. A dark secret lies within the corridors of Eastern. Leila Milstead promised “someone” a reward for finding her watch. ing patiently, Leila. Marjorie Crown has picked her boy friend from the group of taller boys about school. If you know her you should congratulate our stage manager. Carl Fogel and Grimes Seniff, who have entertained us so well with their clever clog dances, are rapidly gaining fame throughout the city with their lively feet. We knew they “He’s” wait- were good and are glad to have them recog- nized as such. “Now where has Phyllis Boyer gone?” Jimmie Munro tragically exclaims as he again loses sight of that fair lady. But, alas, Phyllis seems to have outside interests. “Casey” Clifton lost her heel from her shoe three times last week. However, we're not a bit worried about her sole (soul). Eaton Chalkley, once ably described as “the young gentleman of the emerald eyes and shell-like ears,” has created quite a stir among the fair ones since his return last February. They all seem delighted to have him back. Theodore Cappelli has been sitting in the Assembly Hall every day with Lois Magee. Lessons from his brother probably account for it, but then those athletes always have a strong appeal. According to various fair Easternites, “Smoky Joe” Wood certainly lives up to his And where there’s smoke, there’s fire. Be careful, girls, don’t get burnt. “Freddie the Sheik” Stewart and Elizabeth Becquette are seen wandering around the halls together quite often. Fred has all the cow- boys beaten when it comes to throwing a line. One sunlit Saturday morning, some younger members of the school (rookies), chaperoned by a few older girls, were playing beneath a spreading o aknut tree with Lucille Bixler’s shoe. One wild throw sent the shoe into a nearby river. Upon hearing the wild and terrified cries of the little children, a dashing old gallant came galloping up with a life saver over his shoulder. Whiz! went the life saver! Plop! went the shoe as it sank to its watery grave. Alas! Moral to Freshmen: Never forget to respect the dignity of an upperclass- man. Throw your own shoes overboard. (A True Story.) nhame. THE EASTERNER 20 Hold on, Margaret. We've seen Peggy Mc- Garvey gracing more than one fraternity dance lately. Crash! Bang! That’s all right. Don’t worry. Charles Johnson is back-stage com- posing some new lighting effect. What are a few broken bulbs to that inventive genius? All the Senior girls are jealous of Alice O'Connor, their attractive rival for the hearts of our older male students. Charles Kohler has greatly improved his French by his recent trip to Canada. He can say lots of nice things now. A number of the young men of the Junior and Senior classes, weary of the wiles of the more sophisticated girls of the upper classes, have been enraptured by the youth, beauty and grace of our petite dancer, Miss Helen Geiger. Ronald Van ‘Tine has shown great promise of being one of the future men about town. He should be able to accomplish wonders with his society brand name. Ask Dot Miller about the tough break she had when her boy friend called for her at school in his coupe. The tough break came when Dorothy found that she had to drive her own Ford home. Marjorie Keim recently reigned with her “King” at George Washington’s Inter Fra- ternity Prom. Helen Kearney has pleased us all at past assemblies with her dancing feet and her equally dancing eves. Elva Greaver had the honor of attending at recent school dance with the latest sensational dancer, Mr. Rupert. Shades of Swanee! Alvin Graves has a habit of accidentally meeting Leah Woods as she starts home. Yet every morning he is seen loitering about 332 waiting for a glimpse of Rosalie’s golden hair. Fickle boy! Clyde Richardson is showing great promise as an aspiring journalist. He is filling his new position as associate editor of Tar EATERNER quite successfully. Glad to see you make a scoop, Clyde. Every lunch period is a happy period for Alma Van Gueder, for that’s the time she catches a glimpse of Alvin Carroll. So many of these little rookies are falling for the upper classmen. The latest is “Rusty” Brown's wild but vain crush on “Cy” Hogarth. Frances Boss has quite an exciting time in the back of 207 with Ralph Day and Harvey Cogan. Joe Cosimano has become quite a lady’s man as well as a track star. Just watch him some afternoon. “Them as has—gits.” Bill Neuenhahn’s car never lacks a fair passenger and usually it 1s filled to capacity limit. We're still gasping over how handsome Allan Dryer looks in his new uniform as second lieutenant of Company A. Ruth John- son thinks so too and that’s the long and short of that. James Dietz has proven to us that he is m than an orator. He’s been stepping around to all the school dances lately and stepping high nore too. Dorothy Robinette is proving herself to be even more independent by le Be careful! arning how to use a rifle—successfully. She is fast becoming a dead shot. Sammie Hook bids fair to take his brother’s place in athletics at Eastern. He was a promising lightweight on the basketball squad and he is now making a good showing on the diamond. Eastern has another laurel to add to its collection. In Eddie Canter we boast of the smallest candidate for the managership of a baseball team. Eastern will soon be in the class with Paris, New York, and Miami, for setting styles—that is if Marian Gardner continues to wear those attractive frocks. We wonder whose initials R. H. are in Betty Bambach’s Economics book. Could it be the bank’s handsome president? THE EASTERNER school Green Stockings,” by A. E. W. Mason, was Eastern’s choice in the effort to retain the Brown University Cup which she won last year. The play was given on March 31 and April 1. There were two different casts. Those on Thursday night were: Helen Tucker, Eldred Wilson, Manuel Rice, Marian Gardner, Paul Spalding, Thelma Courtney, Margaret Cook, Beryle Edmiston, Burton Langhenry, Alan Mockabee, Russell Davis, and John Roper. Those on Friday night were: Dorothy Miller, Robert Himes, Manuel Rice, Ida Ho- miller, Marian Gilmore, Robert Thompson, eah Woods, Virginia Barrett, Alvin Graves, Russell Davis, Edwards Roberts, and John Roper. Both casts acted the play excellently and the crowd was unusually large this year. Tevery one seemed to enjoy it. Due credit should be given to those of the faculty and the student body who worked to make it the suc- cess it was. Assemblies January 26—Dr. D. R. Kress, head of the Anti-Cigarette League, gave a talk on the “evils of Smoking.” January 26—“The Mammals of the District of Columbia” was the subject of a talk given by Dr. Vernon Bailey of the Biological Survey of the District of Columbia during the seventh period. The talk was sponsored by the Science Club. Mr. Bailey is a well-known writer and he was a personal friend of the late President Theodore Roosevelt. February 15-16—Mr. Rath and Theodore Entwisle gave a very interesting account of the track team’s trip to Richmond University and their participation in the inter-scholastic track meet. On Wednesday Mr. R. C. Barnes conducted his musical half hour. February 24—Coach Guyon presented basketball E’s at an athletic assembly to the following players: Harry McAllister, Lewis Depro, Bernard Essex, Clarence Hogarth, Henry Hoffman, and Harry Bushong. Beryle Edmiston gave a short talk on fire prevention. Burton Langhenry spoke on the Spring Play. February 25—John Quinn gave a talk on fire prevention and Burton Langhenry spoke again on the Spring Play. March 15-16—A sketch by the Dramatic Association was given under the direction of Miss Webb of the English Department. On Wednesday Mr. R. C. Barnes gave the lower classmen a musical program. March 22-23—Captain Harold Curran pre- sented Company F at an assembly. Company F is formed of the rookies who entered East- ern in February. The Junior Glee Club sang the following songs: “In the Heart of the Hill,” “In the Land of the Sky Blue Water,” and “What Did Tennessee, Boys.” A skit was presented to advertise the Spring Play. March 26-27—The Dramatic Association gave a sketch advertising the Spring Play. On Tuesday Mr. Barnes had his half hour of Music Appreciation. On Wednesday Miss Stockett presented the girls’ hiking club and basketball E’s. The Woman’s Federation presented a book to Virginia Barrett who was chosen as the most prominent girl in the senior class. FOR RENT AT $45. TO A FAMILY OF THREE Father, Mother and E. H. S. Student Six-room Home, Garage and Yard Hot water, Oil Burning Furnace, Electricity. Apply 131 13th St. N. E. 22 THE. EASTERNER Smith: What’s Jones doing these days ? Brothers: Journalistic work. Smith: Selling papers, I suppose. A certain person we have heard of thinks a footpad is a rubber heel. me ER SS ist Golfer: I’m going to join a golf club. 2nd Nut: Which one? 1st: I think it’s that new one, the “‘Niblick.” he re nee Lunch Room Etiquette 1. Soup should be seen and not heard. It should be gargled or yodeled. 2. If you want to imitate an orchestra get a cup of cocoa. 8. Gargle “Listerine’” while eating cheese sandwiches. 4, Forks are not souvenirs. Don’t take them home. 5. Do not leave tips for the cashiers. knock down enough. 6. Don’t stick chewing gum on the candy counter; it is liable to be sold again. 7. Anything that can not be eaten with the fingers should be daintily dropped upon the floor and stepped on. 8. Don’t complain if you find a hair in the soup ; one guy was lucky enough to find a wig. oo 8 They Green—He comes from a long line of police who have died on the field of battle. Stockings—I know; his father was half shot in a saloon when he was killed. Fg a, Windy—Why do you call that bum detective the shoemaker’s enemy? Mizer—Because he can’t run his heels down. become a contor- How did Henry: tionist ? Drury: By trying to get a seat in the lunch- room. you Dr. Rothermel (calling roll): Davis! Voice: Davis is absent. Dr. Rothermel: Let Davis speak for himself. Pea aoee J Milk: Why don’t you advertise for your lost dog? Cream: The darn thing can’t read. ie eke Only the most expert marksman in Switzer- land are chosen to shoot holes through the cheese. “T know the ropes,” said the warden as he hung the murderer, Munro (in law): A corporation is an arti- fi cal creature. Wise Guy: Do they have one in the Mu- seum ? eye eye Mr. Rath: Rice, what is-an estate? Essex: Don’t tell him, Bits; let him guess. Seen on a Spanish paper: He was an orphan, the only son of an old bachelor. Al Muelhaus is a lucky bird. He took Ethel Mae Frame to the B Staff C dance and actually got four dances with her. Heard and Seen: “Spike” Martin’s new champagne colored dogs. THE EASTERNER Washee: What do you think of the reyolu- tion? Shirtee: I don’t like it. It takes too much work to get the blood out of the collars, bee tiesey Speedy: I went to a swell party last night Spike: How swell? Speedy: Some of the guys even had collars. kt ok ; Mildred: I skipped some lines. Pearl: Did Mr. Hart catch you? Father: Young man, you had my daughter out tonight? Y. M.: Don't mention it, old top; you can do me a favor sometime. no Lost One slicker and a hat belonging to “Speedy” Spalding. The slicker was a bright mustard color and was large enough to hold a circus in. The hat was not quite so large. The finder will be allowed to take him to the Senior Prom, ete es Miss Egbert: Sam, did you and Ethel Mae do this work together ? McGlathery: Yes. Miss Egbert: Then no wonder it’s wrong. Say ED ek Auto: Is Orpelia cross-eyed ? Science: I'll say. When she cries the tears tun down her face in one stream. xo eee Miss Birtwell: Tomorrow come prepared to take the life of Macaulay. ae ee 2 Diner: What’s this for? Waiter: Couverts, sir. Diner; But I didn’t order couyerts. 23 An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, Yeh; it’s cheaper, too, x Ok To err is human; to brag about it collegiate. He: I had a flat tire last night. . She: Give mea chance, will ya? k First Staff Member: I think Tl write some track news for Tur Easterner. Second Staff Member: Thinking is all the further you get, too. k x I'm getting a pimple on my face. What do you expect, a boil? x x Is your girl hot? Do you remember that Ford I had last week? Yes, Well, it burnt down. x People We'd Like to Shoot 1. All teachers (including Sunday School). 2. Funny guys who horse around at Childs’. 3. The guy who unties a bow tie. 4. The bird who leaves his cigarettes at home. 5. The bloke who copies your paper and makes more than you do. 6. The bimbo who gets his neck caught in your tires. 7. The party man who comes in late to get an individual reception. 8. The person who has no money for gas when he’s riding in your car. (Male.) 9. The big time guy who recounts his ex- periences. 10. Edmund Burke, saxophone players, your old man, my old man, and any given person. 24 THE EASTERNER 6-8 WINS Sections 6-8 and 318-3 won the senior and junior titles, respec- tively, in Eastern's recent intra- mural basketball illimination series. The senior champions won three victories, the last being over Sec- tion 207-4 by a score of 23-16. Robert Tappan was manager, and Joe Cosimano, captain, of the 6-8 squad. The junior champions, un- der Benjamin Clark, manager, and Charles Stansbury, captain, won four games. The last and most decisive of these was the drubbing of Section 117-2 by a 32-16 score. Mr. Rath was certainly optimis- tic over the track team’s prospects at the start of the season. En- thusiastically he declared that he thought Brashears and Langhenry the best shot-putters that Eastern has ever had. “They have accomplished enough in two weeks to place them in any meet except that with the Navy,” added Mr. Rath. Captain Talbert was forced to take things rather easy at the be- ginning of the season, owing to a touch of the grippe a short while before the Easter holidays. Coach Rath felt that it would be best to save him, as he will be needed for the bigger meets later on.’ Ted Entwisle was changed from a long-distance runner, 880 yards, to a middle-distance runner, at 440 yards. One mainstay of the track team is Cosimano. Joe has shown great form in the low hurdles. Two youngsters, Wynn and Kearns, are doing remarkably well for begin- ners in the pole vault. Buck O’Brien has rounded into form gradually. In the early meets Kenneth Clow showed that much may be expected of him in the fu- ture. Keep your eye focused on Cam- era. That boy will be in the pic- ture with both feet. BASEBALL UNDER WAY Bad weather at the start of the training season kept Eastern’s baseball squad from engaging in as much outdoor practice as it should have had. In the squad of thirty-five men, tliere are many whose past performances lead us to believe that a very good year is in store for Eastern, The battery of Quinn and Ran- kin seems to be as good as ever, the former being assisted by a string of pitchers such as Oehman, Hanna, and Gossett. Rankin is this year’s captain, and if he re- tains the standard he has set dur- ing the past two years, Coach Guyon ought not to worry much about the catching. Matthews, Massino, Hook, Lisin- sky, Munro, Doerr, McDuffie, Cap- pelli, Shapiro, Kidwell, Whitney, McAllister, and Hoffman, are all very good prospects, according to the Chief. This year there will be only one round of inter-high school games, but Eastern has eighteen other games on its schedule. We suppose that most readers of the EasTenrer knozw little about, but are interested in the history of sports. The games which we play today, such as tennis, basket- ball, golf, and football, had their origins in far bygorie ages. For instance, our first record of a ball game is in the Odyssey. Nausi- can, after making « wild pitch, trapped Odysseus asleep off base, though he afterwards came home after a long min on the bases. Sometime later we hear of the English being fascinated by golf and football. The latter sport be- came so popular as to cause Par- liament to enact a statute against it. It was thought by many sov- ereigns of England that all com- mon people should be proficient in archery, and that “fut ball” and golf detracted their attention from this sport. However, banning these games only served to in- crease their popularity. The foot- ball of those days differed from either American football or Eng- lish soccer, in that there were no staid rules, and the number of players participating was unlimited. At times, whole towns would com- pete with one another. The game was more like soccer, in that the ball was kicked about on the ground, and there was no running with it or passing. City streets served as gridirons, and instead of eleven chosen players on a side, bakers, butchers, and artisans of all sorts would battle each other. Shakespeare in his Comedy of Er- rors mentions “spurning someone as he would a football,” which shows that William may have in his youth been a star fullback at the Stratford Grammar School, Golf seemed particularly attrac- tive to the Scotch. Even today many of the world's best golfers come from Scotland, Tennis is another of the sports played with a ball, which probably dates back somehow or other to Nausicaa in the Odyssey. The French were among the first mod- ern peoples to take to tennis. Even the French royalty indulged in this Sport, which they seem to have en- joyed immensely. re YOST TALKS Here’s what Fielding H. “Hurry Up” Yost says to the boys of Eastern through the EASTERNER : “I'm yery much impressed with your school and stadium. Here is your opportunity and you must take advantage of it. The stadium won't do you any good unless you use it. The amount of good you derive from it depends on yourselves.” THE EASTERNER GIRLS’ ATHLETICS The Seniors have once again Tecovered their dignity by capturing the basketball cham- pionship, which, much to their surprise, was taken last year by the Freshmen. The Seniors had by no means an easy task, and are justly proud of their undefeated team. The secret of their success lay in the unfailing coopera- tion and real team work of the girls. Fach one played for her class, and not for individual honor. The Sophomores’ unusual speed and their exceptionally good playing made the Senior ys. Sophomore game the most exciting one of the series. It was hotly contested from the beginning to the end. Neither side had a lead of more than a few points at any time during the game. Victory for the Seniors was not assured until the whistle sounded, and the game ended with a score of 33-32, In the series the Seniors, by scoring 116 points, were not far ahead of the Sophomores, who totaled 109. The Juniors made a score of 78 and the Freshmen one of 62. Zemma Hawkins made the highest individual score. The manager was heard to compliment the Sophomores on_ their speed. Juniors, take the warning and be prepared to keep the Senior team always on top, ability and The crowning event of every season is the presentation of “E’s” to those girls who have excelled in the sport and have been satisfactory in their studies. At an assembly on March 80 letters were awarded to the following girls: Marion Gardner, forward; Zemma Haw- kins, forward, captain; Eugenia Thompson, guard; Helen Seitz, forward; Lucille Bixler, forward; Helen Hughes, guard; Alice Elliott, forward; Ethle Alexander, guard; Alice Imlay, guard; Allie Sandridge, center; Mary Kelso, guard. Much interest is felt by the girls at the approach of the tennis season. This modern adaptation of the game of royal or court tennis dates back to the twelfth century. It has been called the most popular of games, for it is 25 played in €very country of the world by both men and women. Those wishing to play tennis here will have the opportunity of doing So under the direction of Miss Fosdick in the single tournament this spring. Answers to Test Questions on Page 18 1. In 1890, the same year as Business and Western, 2. Capitol Hill High School. 3. On the third and fourth floors of the Peabody School, at Fifth Street and Stanton Park, Northeast. 4. In 1891, the first year of the school’s ex- istence, Eastern’s first cadet company, under Captain Edwards of Central, won the Com- petitive Drill, then held indoors in what is now the Strand Theater, 5. In 1891, when Eastern first won the com- petitive drill, some of the girls of the school Presented the winning company, F, with a bas- ket of daisies, which became the company flower. Two years later, when Company G Was organized, they adopted the forget-me-not. The white of the daisy and the blue of the for- get-me-not were combined to form the school colors of today. 6. Yes; this practice was discontinued in 1908. 7. Tue Owt. It was published during the first year. The EasTerner was begun in 1895, four years later. 8. Charles Hart, 04. In 1892 and 1897. 10. Miss Bertha Less Gardner, a member of the faculty. When the present building was opened, she wrote “Old Eastern,” covering the period from 1890 to 1923. 9. Twice. In the olden days a lover won the heroine by playing a love ditty on his guitar, But in this up-to-date age it takes a jazz piano player such as Sackett Duryee to stir up the emotions of a well-known Senior girl. THE EASTERNER Latin Club The Latin Club has been holding its meet- ings every two weeks during the past semester. The activities are varied, including such in- teresting pastime s as the well-known Latin games. At the last meeting, the usual dis- cussion took place, and, after that, plans were discussed for a Latin program to be held in the music room during the last part of May or sometime early in June. One of these Latin programs was held last year, but this year the Latin Club promises something bigger and better. a? 2 Ga Science Club Of late, the Science Club has been having discussional meetings, in which all the members take part. These meetings will be held in room 6 every two weeks. The club has also been making plans for procuring more speakers from the Geological Survey and from the Smithsonian Institute. Announcements will be made of the dates if the engagements of these speakers can be clinched. x Merrill Club Club recently gave an entertain- ment at the Friendship House. “Sauce for the Goslings” was presented. The cast in- cluded the following: Motheramrrrier ...-Leah Woods Father Edward Roberts Elizabeth, their daughter... . Beryle Edmiston Robert, their son...------- Robert Thompson Grandmother....-..-.-------- Ruth Johnson James Ward ..Alivin Graves The Merril Orchestra On April 6 the Eastern High School Or- chestra went to Richmond to play at the Sou th- ern Conference of Music Supervisors. It was through the efforts of Mrs. Byram, whose hard work has brought the orchestra up to its pres- ent high standard, that this honor was be- stowed on the Eastern Orchestra. There are two orchestras now, 4 junior and a junior orchestra, which is com- posed of less experienced players, played at the matinee performance of the Spring Play. The orchestra furnished the music for the “Green Stockings.” senior one. The senior even ing per formances of x OX Les Camarades The members of Les Camarades held an official inspection of the new Y. M. C. A. building on April 1, after which a club supper was attended in the same place. The building is quite a fine one, and all of the girls are de- lighted with it. An Easter dance was held on April 18 at the Blue Triangle hut. During the Easter vacation the girls hiked to Vacation Lodge. The Girl Reserves from all over the city are combining to give an operetta, “Marenka,” on April 29 and April 80, at the new Y.W.C.A. building. Both Les Camarades and the Fidelis Club are taking important parts. The girls are very enthusiastic about it, and are putting their whole hearts into it. THE EASTERNER Faculty Notes Out of the six teachers who attended the Gregg Shorthand National Convention in Philadelphia at the Belleyue-Stratford Hotel, four were from Eastern. They are Miss Bald- win, Miss Curtis, Miss Drumn and Miss Bran- non. ‘The convention was held for the purpose of teaching new methods of teaching Gregg short- hand and typewriting. The best method to Jearn to write shorthand or typewriting, as was prought out by interesting talks by prominent men and women, is by music. With rhythm supplied by certain pieces of music, the stu- dents of shorthand and typewriting are more apt to make their touch and writing smoother. The teachers who attended the convention were quite pleased with these new methods and are employing them in their classes with great results. Our teachers were well entertained during their brief stay at the Quaker City, and thoroughly enjoyed the trip. We see that Miss Dent has bought a brand new Chevrolet. She is learning to drive real well, too. Maybe, when some pupils are late for school and are waiting at a car stop on East Capitol Street, Miss Dent will pick them up. Mrs. Bennett, formerly Miss Beam, has left Eastern. She went to Genesoe, IIlinois, to meet her husband, who has been there for quite a while. Everyone will miss her very much, but she has promised to come back to visit us whenever she has a chance. On Tuesday, April 12, Mrs. Bennett’s sec- tion, 328, which is composed of all girls, gave her a farewell party. The desks served as in- dividual tables. Cake, candy and ice cream were served. Mrs. Bennett’s girls love her and will miss her. She expressed her appreciation to the girls and they all wished her happiness in her new home. Miss Jonas and Miss Bell, of our Domestic Science and Art departments, were guests at the dinner of the First National Conference of the Good Housekeeping Magazine at the May- flower Hotel on Friday, March 25. It was a 2% very interesting affair and Eastern is honored by having had two of her faculty members at- tend this important event, Miss Milliken attended a luncheon at the Cafe Pierre on Saturday, March 26. The luncheon was given by the Teachers’ Union. The new teachers at Eastern, those who have been here only since February, are quite satis- fied and contented in our midst. They are Mrs. Yokum, Miss Dunlap, Miss Blanford and Mr. Gambs. Miss Walter is back after spend- ing four months at Central. We knew it would happen sooner or later. Miss Birtwell, our own dear Miss Birtwell, has bobbed her hair! It is becoming and “so com- fortable,” adds Miss Birtwell. Quite a few members of Eastern’s faculty went a-traveling during the Easter holidays. Those who did not go away enjoyed the weather of Washington during the much ap- preciated week. Miss Helen Anderson, of the Mathematics Department, visited in Maine and New Hamp- shire. Miss Anderson’s engagement to Mr. James Moreland was announced several weeks ago. The lovely weather in Atlantic City was en- joyed by Miss Birtwell. She spent the whole of Easter week there and reported a most en- joyable vacation. Miss Johnson and Miss Dent went to Ashe- ville, North Carolina. Although they did not go together, they most probably met each other there. Miss Lohmann and Mr. Shorts chaperoned the Hiking Club on Wednesday, April 20. The hikers went to the Robinette home in Lanham, Maryland, where they were most royally enter- tained. The two chaperons did their duty and it was through no fault of theirs that hikers and chaperons got lost in the woods. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Kochka took a few days’ trip on their yacht. They had lovely weather for the trip and thoroughly enjoyed it, as yachting is their favorite sport. 28 ” R717) ri ay WZ I have received so many exchanges that my locker looks like a newsstand. ‘There are papers from schools and colleges all over the country. Really, it is an awfully hard job to decide which papers should be mentioned on our page. We are very pleased to acknowledge the re- ceipt of the Journal of Engineering of the University of Virginia. It affords a great deal of interest to our students who wish to study engineering. The University Hatchet, G. W. U. special interest to our student body as its staff contains several of our well known graduates. High Lights, Griffin, Ga. You have a real live paper with an interesting assortment of news articles. The paper is of a convenient size. The Aegis, Beverly, Mass., is a very attrac- tive and enterprising magazine. Your litera- It is very interest- is of ture is to be complimented. ing and well done. The High School Sabethan, Sabetha, Kans. From some of the articles in your paper, your student body seems to be one to be proud of. It is really live, from start to finish, and one does not have to know the school to find things interesting to read. oleae Exchanges Pop: What makes the world go round? Bill: How often have I told you to keep out of the cellar? PES 2 e3 “Now, I’ve got royal blood in me,” said the mosquito as he bit Queen Marie. hore ee Hey, there’s a fly in my ice cream. Good, teach him a lesson and let him freeze. THE EASTERNER ee Y A y Mt AL} i! rind is Bo: My girl has musical feet. Zo: Whazzat ? Bo: Two flats. eee “Yes,” said the storekeeper, “I want a good bright boy to be partly indoors and partly out- doors.” “Good,” me when the door slams shut ?” said Felix, “but what becomes of es George Charnley, who honors the Print Shop with his presence during the sixth and seventh periods, insists on carrying printed matter to the business office. After careful considera- tion, Mr. Flynn concludes that the young ladies in the office have an influence over George's innocent nature. The Tough Guy Continued from page 11 “Why can't you? I’ve got to have a picture of a Coast Guardsman in action, and you've got to be it. What’s the matter with you? Come on now, Brick, you promised. I’ve just got to have a picture to rewrite that story of the Coast Guardsman who was killed last night off the Jersey Coast.” Brick was energetically hustled into the dis- tasteful uniform despite his somewhat inco- herent protests. What would the “street” say? He, Brick Magee, in a uniform! Maybe they wouldn't recognize him. He'd turn his head and crouch down some. If Jimmy ever told, he’d murder him. It was an awkward, ill-at- ease young giant who confronted the camera. But his uniform fitted like a glove, and he was really handsome. There was a look in his eye that harbored no good for anyone who THE EASTERNER Pereced his path. Unconsciously, he looked most like that he pretended to despise. But down in his heart a change was taking place. The spirit of the uniform, the spirit that moves us all when we listen to martial music and watch the uniformed men gallantly swing by, was working in him. The spirit of service, of duty, of sel f-sacrifice came over Brick Magee’s being as he waited for his friend to adjust his camera. Unconsciously he crouched down and aimed his gun at an im- aginary fo@; maybe he visualized that foe as such a rum runner as had shot down his friend, Billy Hamlin. To complete the metamor- phosis, he caught a glimpse of himself in a mirror. That reflection was convincing. Then he thought of Billy Hamlin, had died fighting like a man. Billy And he re- membered that Billy had gone down by the hand of a rum runner, such a one as he was on the road to becoming. Inwardly he re- viewed his own career. What good was he, anyway? What good would he ever be? More and more the spirit of that uniform gripped him, until he almost ceased to breathe at the possibilities that unfolded themselves to his eyes. -He visualized himself as a Coast Guardsman, fighting for something worth What if he did get killed? Just as the old barkeep had said, it was better to die And maybe he might get to be a captain or some- while. that way than by a rope or in the chair. thing. Who knew? He woke as from a dream when he heard That’s all I Why, what’s the matter? You look Look out there; Where are you going?” Jimmy say, “All right, Brick. want. like you had seen a ghost. don’t run over me. “I’m going down and see about joining the Coast Guard,” Brick flung back over his shoulder as he took the stairs three at a time. 29 The Spider Continued from page 13 “T am sorry, Mr. Faggott, but I don’t like that sort of politics. If ever I run for an office I shall expect votes only from those who be- lieve in me and my platform.” “Well,” said Faggott, “think it over, any- how. Allow me to suggest that you consult Some prominent citizen—Mr. Isaac Weber, president of the bank, for instance. Suppose T call for your decision next Saturday at this hour.” “Very good. That suits me,” said Harold. Tt was all so sudden and seemed so straight- forward that Harold proceeded without delay to the office of Isaac Weber, with whom he had often had business dealings. ‘The conversation with Weber was brief and to the point, and that gentleman flatteringly told Harold that he believed him to be one of the rising statesmen of the southwest. “Accept by all means,” he said, in a tone which implied success. Harold was pleased to know that such im- portant men of the community, particularly Mr. Weber, should think so highly of him. Yet there must be “method in their madness,” he thought, else why should they single out him as their choice for the liberal nomination? Before finally accepting, he decided to ask Johnny Walker, his most reliable reporter, if he could manage the Tribune during the cam- paign. Johnny, as he was affectionately known, had long been familiar with state politics and newspaper work. He could, therefore, easily handle the Tribune while Harold was com- paigning. “My young friend,” said Johnny, when he heard of the proposal, “take the advice of an oldtimer and don’t tie yourself up with Fag- gott. He’s a political boss of the worst type and I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s hooked up with the Spider.” Johnny then narrated to 30° THE Harold for the first time how Faggott, know- ing beforehand. that the Santa Rita Dam Bill was to be introduced in the legislature, got options at a low price on the lands of the dis- heartened valley farmers, intending to buy it if the bill passed. “But the eye of Senator Terry was quick to see this trick,” continued Johnny, “so he blocked the passage of the bill. He’s an honest one, Terry is.” Harold’s mind was now made up. When Faggott called the next day he politely but firmly declined the proffered nomination. In reporting to the Spider, Faggott sullenly re- marked that Standish was “one of those guys with a high sense of honor, who chews his own tobacco and spits where he pleases.” The campaign that year was marked by heated debates and fiery political addresses. Pat Faggott, after failing to interest Harold, lost no time in securing the liberal nomination for a citizen of reputable standing, but whose political beliefs were unknown. “Just what he wanted me for,” thought Harold. The Faggott crowd persistently preached to the people the benefits of the Santa Rita Dam Bill; how private capital could furnish the EI Rita valley farmers with water at a cheaper rate than they could get it by any other system; and how the dam would insure against floods. Terry, on the other hand, showed the people that any corporation controlling such a dam would haye the farmers at its mercy. He was favorable to the dam, by all means, but be- lieved that it should be a public utility, owned and controlled by the state. The latter argu- ment seemed more plausible to Harold, and he decided to visit Senator Terry. The Senator was a fine old gentleman of about fifty, who lived with his beautiful daugh- ter, Ethel. Harold received a cordial wel- come, and discussed the political situation with Terry, whose sincerity and candor impressed him greatly. “Mr. Standish, for years I’ve battled the Spider and men like Faggott. When this state was only a territory I fought them.’’ The Senator paused as he noticed that Harold’s in- terest had been suddenly diverted in another EASTERNER direction. ‘Turning about he saw his daughter, and immediately introduced them. Harold prolonged his visit, and when he finally took his departure, it was with the promise to see them more frequently. He wanted to see the Senator about the campaign and to see Ethel about—well—other things, The counsel of old Johnny Walker and his visit to Senator Terry led Harold to Sabor! the conservative party, especially Terry, in the columns of the Tribune, Terry found ‘the as sistance of the Tribune of immeasurable oie in his campaign. He was elected with many others who opposed the dam bill. For once the Spider’s machine had run amiss, and that individual was exceedingly wroth over the course of events. He remembe red that Faggott had been the one to persuade him from his scheme of winning Terry over. It had also been Faggott who conceived the plan of sup- porting the liberal candidate. Now Terry had crushed them and Standish was their enemy. It might even be possible that Terry’s fol- lowers would have the state build the dam. So exasperated was the Spider at results that he cut Faggott from his pay roll. The de- throned boss became enraged at this treatment and swore vengeance, Although Terry could defeat the old Santa Rita bill in the new legislature he found that votes were at present lacking to pass his own bill. Public sentiment favorable to the latter must be aroused, and this he believed could be accomplished by bringing about a senatorial in- vestigation of the alleged corruption in con- nection with the first Santa Rita bill. Faggott, seeing his chance for revenge, offered, through Terry, to tell the committee everything. With commendable promptness the investigation was held and for the first time the public learned from Faggott’s testimony that Isaac Weber, president of the Los Pecos Trust Company, was the Spider; also, that if his plans had succeeded the farmers and ranchers of El Rita valley would haye been compelled perpetually to pay an exhorbitant rate for water rights. This startling revelation drew hundreds to THE EASTERN ER Terry's banner, and with the resulting added support in the legislature he was able to pass his own Santa Rita bill. All this while the friendship of Ethel Terry and Harold Standish was increasing by leaps and bounds. It grew to such an extent that on the day Senator Terry’s bill was passed their engagement was announced. Thus, while the Senator was untangling the Spider's web, Harold was weaving one of a much more deli- cate nature. When Faggott had retired from politics and returned to his native home in the east, and the Spider, fearing prosecution, had departed for unknown shores, Terry’s name became so conspicuous throughout the state that his elec- tion to the United States Senate was assured. And thus was concluded an eventful chapter in the political history of the southwest. Patronize Our Advertisers 31 (eS Se ere The wise minds of the age teach us that thrift 1s good to Practice, Why not give this advice a fairtrial? 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DW. —————— Subscribe to the } ack Million Remington Typewriters tad built and sold HERE are many reasons for i Jud the overwhelming demand for ' Remington Typewriters for in- struction purposes by the business schoolsof America, but thisone great Eastern'’s Uearbook, reason contains all the others. Remington, founder of the type- — EE writer industry, is today the recog- : nized leader in every field of type- : Compliments Dick Murphy, Inc. writer development, and every de- partment of typewriter service. Northeast Branch 604 H Street N.E. Linc. 337 REMINGTON TYPEWRITER COMPANY Division of Remington Ran 804 17th St N.W. Washington, D.C. _ See ee Phone, Main 3258 THE TEMPLE SCHOOL CAROLINE B. STEPHEN, Principal 1416 K Street Northwest Washington D. C. THE E. MORRISON PAPER COMPANY Wasy Paper and Stationery, Wholesale and Retail —SCHOOL SUPPLIES— 1009 PENN. AVE. N. W. We believe in girls and boys. We like to do anything we may to help their enterprises, that's one of the reasons we take this ad. Another reason is — we think it is qood business. Girls and boys are the best friends in the world. In order to make girls and boys our friends we must show our- selves friendly and we are trying to do it. Besides, we believe we make the best Ice Cream made in this vicinity and we believe we give the best service with it. All of these are good reasons why youshould buy eliciouslceCream It's the best] Tell your Dealer “1 WANT CARRY'S” Phone Lincoln 5900 BARBER and ROSS INCORPORATED Hardware, Cutlery, Tools, Automobile Supplies, Housefurnishings KELVINATOR Oldest Electric Refrigeration Eleventh and G Streets, N. W. Phone, Lincoln 1150-1151 ESTLOW TATE DBruggists 4TH AND EAST CAPITOL ST. “Try Our Store First” GEIGER’S DRUG STORE 6th and B Sts. N. E. Lincoln 775 Oldest Established Drug Store Under Same Management On Capitol Hill $ MUTH 5 710 13th SUPPLIES : MAcssS PHONE MAIN 7620 PHONE MAIN 1618 CARLIN CREAMERY CO., Inc. Wholesalers of Butter, Eggs, Cheese, Oleomargarine 607 B Street N.W. Washington, D.C. W.H. HARRISON CO., Inc. Fruits and Vegetables COMMISSION MERCHANTS “WHOLESALE ROW” WASHINGTON, D.C. “JT warn every young MAN and young WO- RP MAN to be careful, in . getting an education. not to omit the nee rictical of all studies aoc the study of BUS- INESS. Hon. F. P. Sargent Former U, S. Commis- sioner of Immigration’ Aristotle, the great philosopher, is the difference betwee ‘Exactly the difference between really friends, conditions is of but little more v Your parent realized this, reason you are going to Hastern Here is something for your thoughtful consideration: The higher you rise in the scale of education, the more you Jimit your competition. The hod carrier, for instance, is in competition with every man who can carry mortar, while the bricklayer com- petes only with men who have learned his trade, The skillful surgeon has only limited competition, while the great magazine writ- er_has still less. The parents of every student in Eastern High realize the above facts—you realiz ed them yourselves. That is why you are in High School today. Ifyou have the aptitude and the real love for study and the ability to digest and get the full benefit of a higher education= together with the means to go to a college or University —we say, by all means make the best of your opportunity. However, if you lack the above requirements—we say finish your high school course first at any cost—no sacrifice is too great. The young person who does not finish high school !s nalive person 4 a li in America are su alue than the dead person. and you yours High. was once nd an unedu m and a dead one. ch that the unedeucated person ve person ee “T advise all parents to have their sons and daughters taughtshort. hand and typewriting A stenographer who can typewrite his notes is farsafer from poverty thana Greek schoolar, Charles Read the Noted Author asked the question, “What ‘ated one? He replied, And elves realize it to—that is the greatly handicapped in whatever he may great) } undertake in actual life. After high school—we urge strongly a course of thorough business training like that offered by Southern Brothers Stewart Business University. Hundreds of South- ern Brothers students and graduates took their business course with us between high school and college—hundreds of others came to us after they had finished their college or university courses. A knowledge of shorthand and funda- mentals of business will help you greatly during your college course—or will prove a fitting touch to a higher educational course, We cordially invite you to see our school in our splendidly equipped quarters on the third and fourth floors of the New Adams building, on F Street, N. W.—between 18th and 14th street, right opposite the New Fox Theater. We court a thorough imvestigation—Our new 48 page catalogue is now on the press—send for it—it is free —gladly send it to you when it is finished, SETERR FEM SCAG 5 2 sting ton, 9 pi e Eastern, EASTERN HIGH SCHOOL, WASHINGTON, D.C. Motto: Do Well, Do Better, Do Best. ; Aut Bustvess Comsuxications Suooiy Published four times per year by the Students of astern ne Appnesse To Tite BUSINAS3 MANAG 2 High School, Washington, D.C. Sunscnirrios Price, $1.00 9 Datited dy Second Ines AIA Rane Rea ren Yean; ny Mart, $1.25. Single Copies, 25 . The = ARs eGo Rts Wade, Fo Caley iG 4 Office at Washington, D.C. ‘under Act Payable in advance, of March 4,1879 VOL. XXX WASHINGTON, D C., NOVEMBER, 1927 NO. 1 Annual Punch and Judy $1 to subscribers $1.50 to non - sub- seriber EDITORIAL STAFF Editor, H.Gifford Irion,’28, s, ‘d Lady, ‘29 Associate Editor,Ruth Bell, ‘28 Seer ertc tani pasons Doer vite Departmen talEditors: (Girls) Jeanne Stivers, ‘28. Features, Virginia Cooke, ‘23 a Ss ectN ea Donald Craig, 29, ‘Assistant, Annette Devlin, Special Writers: Personals. Carol Meads, “28. Dorothy Thume, ‘23, Herbert Cooper, 28. 7 Marion Fick, Assistants, Cynthia Eldridge, 29, Agnes Gallaher, '29. Charles Seay, ‘80, Catherine Bixler. 29. Virginia Porter, ’29. Charles Jarrett, ’29. Faculty, Helen Swick. 29. Art,Elizabeth Jenkins, '28 Alumni, Leola Olmstead, Roberta Fissell, '28. tumor, Edwin Ross, 28. School News, Robert McCormick, ‘20. George Didden. '28. Cadets, William Matthews, '28. Assistant, Allie Sandri¢ Organizations, Riehard Tenelly, ‘29, Exchan; Zisie Seay Reporters, Marshall Grinder, ‘20. Poetry, Dorothy Secrest, '29. Jessie Bradley, '29. BUSINESS STAFF Business Manager, James Dietz, ‘28, Assistants, Richard Hollis, ‘31. Assistant business manager, Ralph Watt, '28. William Rogerson, '30, Advertising Managers, Hazen Shea, ‘28. Frances Kaiser, 29. Franklin Jamieson. '28. Cireulation Manager, Ralph Watt, '28. Assistants, Warren Davis, '31- liam Jenkins, 31, TYPISTS STAFF Bookkeeper, Helen Breen, '20 Louise Turner, ‘23 Ida Chernikoff, nts, Edna Padgett, ‘28 Hilda Kushner, °28 Typis Assis' PRINTING STAFF Roy Campell, “31 Gale Barr, '30 Clarke Foreman, '30 Frederick Carpenter, George Shorb, '30 Martin Littlefield, Howard Dickerson. smer Marceron, ‘30 William Steiner’ 28° R, Van Geuder, ‘31 Joseph Robey, '30 Fred Hutton, 28 Floyd Deenihatn William Peak Archie Mia Charles Bray Clarence Hanna, Herman Rile: James Montagu Edward,Glav; Edward Glover, 30 Milton Smith, Charles Mades, '30 William Cox, ’s1 Edwin Rice. Frank Unklesbee, ‘29 Roger Smoak, ‘30 George De Lozier, '80 Jacob Replogle, ‘29 Robert Henery, ’30 M. F, Junghas, 81 Louis Depro, 28 Mason Stultz, “31 Gilbert _Lickner, ‘31 George Chancly, ‘31 Harry Erb, 29 rtis Curtin, 28 George Emmart, ‘$1 William Sudwarth, 30 Gerald Colfer, '28 Melvin Davis, '28 Gable of Contents “He Travels Fast Who Travels Alone” Eo cene etivoay tl z Si 6 The Handsomest Man In Plattsville 0 sis 7 In Praise of A Trap-Drummer 8 Major Maish Comes to Eastern 9 So They Say. 10 Abroad With A Gym Teacher. x = a0: Great Oaks From Little Acorns Grow-And How!_ s : = ce 11 The Eastern High Branch Library School News — Organizations E : CG itori all genase ee ee era Personals... Sports | = Poets’ Corner Faculty = . Humor... Sp a White Light Notes. Book Reviews Alumni....... WASHINGTON) © Pace 6 “He Travels Fast els Fast Who Travels Alone’’ is a rule well illustated by Charles Augnstus Lind- berg. “Slim,”’as his friends call him, was born in Detroit, Michigan, twenty-five years ago to par- Charles, while very young, showed an interest in flying. He studied aviation, and could fly well by the time his father died in 1924. ents of Swedish descent. His father, who, through his son, had taken an interest in aviation too, asked, while dying, that his ashes be scattered over his farm from Lindy’s plane. ‘This Lindy did skilfully, but sorrowfully. Oue of Lindbergh’s outstanding physical char- acteristics is his clear blue eyes. His complex- His demeanor is modest to a point of shyness For the latte reason, when in society, he generally waits to be ion is fair; his cheeks are rosy. spoken to before speaking. On one occasion, however, he told of a bit of mischief which he and his comrades did. Itreads thus: The BEASTERNER G Novemurr, 199” ve7 Who Travels Alone” A little after the St. Louis-Chicayo Ajy Li sine WAS opened, the Department of Commerce sent an inspector to see about it. Since Charley his friends did not like him very well, they went secretly to the room ina certain little Minoig hotel where the inspector was to sleep, and made him an “Apple Pie Bed,’ The inspector that night slipped in, as he thought, between the sheets; but his feet hit the fold in the sheet, and no matter how hard he pushed, he could not The tighter he held the top hem, stretch out. and the harder he kicked, the tighter the folded sheet became. He got out, and took the entire bed apart, trying to discover where the trouble lay. It was said afterwards that he made re- port to the Department on the ina lequate bed- ding of some Illinois hotels. This story makes our hero seem more like a since we most likely have committed Similar pranks ourselves. Every Ensternite should fee] acloser relationship to Lindy than others feel since we are not only of the same country and the same city, but also of the same school, He went to Eastern from the fall of 1975 to the spring of 1916. So we are delighted to think that Lindy went to Eastern and was proud of its name and as interested in its doings as we are, Perhaps Eastern helped to develop in Lindy the conrage that urged him forward on his per- ilous journey to victory Lindy brought honor to our nation, to our city, and to our Eastern. Virginia Cooxr, 28 BOYS—read the first editorial on page 14! It’s addressed to you. ( _—.. —— 7 Asn ington 2 NOVEMBER, 1927 The EASTERNER PaGE 7 The Handsomest Man in Plattsville BY DONALD CRAIG, '29 “Bob Deane, you're the handsomest man in Plattsville!’” Thus Grace Wilkinson expressed an opinion to her fiance, on an evening late in the summer of 1917. To the rest of the world that evening was but one of many during the World War. To Platts- ville it always will stand out as the occasion of the greatest sacrifice man can make, leaving his home to offer his life for his country. On the eve of departure the little town had turned out full strength to bid its youth farewell. It is useless to describe the parting of Grace and Bob. The same had occurred with every war before, in every town and village, and will oceur in every case to come where men are called to make the supreme sacrifice Yet Grace felt.as she looked up at her soldier friend, that none could have been so hard a parting as theirs, and Bob, as he gazed at the little Red-Cross nurse before him, swore to be true to her ideal, a strong, upright “‘handsomest man in Platts- ville.’” Thus they parted both to place their all on the altar of democracy. Training camp, transport, France! Thus we find the young soldier alighting on the soil which was to be the burial ground of so many of his comrades. The seemingly interminable weeks that followed he spen- in another training camp. This time he became acquainted with the sound of actual warfare, where only a few miles away the civilized nations of the earth were slaughter- ing one another. Then came the order—he after- ward wondered why he cheered it. “Move to the Front !’’ The life which followed may be summed up thus in their sequence: mud and cold coffee, a bit of living hell, and an endless journey in a Red Cross ambulance. As the hospital became full he was discharged and the sequence began again— mud and coffee, more hell, a longer ride in an ambulance. Thislast ifhe was lucky; if not, he lay in a shell-hole without assistance. It was in one of these shell-holes that Bob Deane, “‘the handsomest man in Plattsville’? died, and Bob Deane, ‘“‘the freak of theWar,’’ emerged. The figurative death took place in what was chronologically speaking about one minute. To the victim it was a month of nights and days, burned on his memory as shell after shell burst and scattered in the heavens above him. A sud- den sharp pain in one leg, which crumpled under the weight of his body, and he was on his face in the mud. Someone laughed, “Never mind, buddy, I’ll kill two of ’em so you-- ’’ the voice was drowned ina shell which burst between them. Bob attempted to rise and was thrown back into the shell-hole amid a shower of flame, shrapnel and smoke. How many hours he lay there he never knew. Nor did he this time impatiently en- dure the endless ride in the ambulance. When he awoke he was in a hospital near Paris, far from the scenes of battle. Here he remained till that memorable day when the armistice was signed and the world re-echoed the ery—Peace! Most of the soldiers in the hospital laughed and cried at the thought of seeing their loved ones again. The “‘Freak’’ only cried. He who had met shot and shell unflinchingly refused to mect the outstretched arms of a girl. For what she awaited was not he, the man with one leg, one side of his tace shot away, the freak of the War. Thus reasoned Bob, without taking into consid- eration that the strings might yet be pulled with compassion and justice. One day about three weeks later he received a letter from Grace. She stated that she would remain in France to complete her work in the hospitals on the Belgian front. It would be easy, she said, to run overto Puris and see him once in a while. “See me!” laughed Bob. “‘Who wants to see me? In a side show perhaps.”” Then his face became sober. “Grace Wilkinson,” he exclaimed as he crum- pled the letter, “‘here’s where I tell you the first lie of my life.” He sat downat the little table in the corner of the room to answer the letter. Again his emotions did what the horror of battle and blood had fail- (Continued on page 26) EASTERN HIGH SCHOOL, WASHINGTON, DO. yAST ER a ee Pace 8 eS , of a Lrap ngless movies her things, ® ht. While in i y ani Somewhat weried by a mea BA allow myself to wander idly t o ot lose myself in unconnected thoug! ae this state of mental retreat, my evs are a by a blazing fanfare of trumpets, angmente a saynge rub-a-dub-dub from the ee ae drums. Immediately | picture 4 scene at eve’ tide in an African village; the tribal er beating out a weird but well conceived rhythm. Then I recall my thoughts and remember Wy e great, smooth curtains age, where are seat- ummer. I am ina theatre, for th recoil to either side of thest ed twelve musical gentlemen and a trap-dr After the first resounding chord the saxophones groan, the trumpets blare, snd the orchestra, audience, — everything is in motion. The first part of the number melts away 17 the air, and now the drubber of the sheep skins, who as yet has taken things easy, awaiting the supreme moment, starts to sing. (In a charitable spirit We give him the benefit of the doubt.) After two lines of the chorus he fiercely dashes at the cym- pals. These resist with much clamor, but he 1s undaunted. ‘Lwomore lines, then a well planned flank attack on a battery of gongs, bells, dish- pans, and whatnot. The fight is now telling on him, and the folks in the ringside —I beg pardon —the orchestra circle, are yelling, probably for ar knockout. Three more lines—a groan and a salvo from the tom-toms. It now looks as though he might last through the chorus. But the strenu- ous gymnastics which he has been performing along with the song are tiring him mightily. Suddenly he is down! He is knocked out! No, he is only assulting some drum hidden away from my view. It’s the last four lines. He becomes enraged and swings rights and lefts with fast fury at the cymbals, drums, and his entire equip- ment. The last line — he struggles, chokes, and with desperate wriggling effort, he gargles it. The audience about the arena—pardon me again; I forget that Im in an F treet movie house—enthusiastically applauds this feat of super-belligerency, when to our surprise we find that it is not over. The heroic drummer has yan- quished everything but one huge cymbal. This Drummer aking uppercut, and with i: it admits its defeat, to complete a « valiant deed, : : this aly the orchestra stops its noise and ingly. jause. (He in the meare the director takes the appiaus ; dl gyrations Sai e has performed gy one would need an operation.) But tie the trap-drummer. With the as_ for tim normal man d calls to crow’ the ver that individual reoa; tuba player t al regains sistance of his equilibrium and stands. Now it 1s evidently the audience s turn to go mad, as they clap and ange cries which sound very like “Black how beeen with Massolini.’? This con. ‘otto : i es through several succeeding numbers, In nw 5 Sa or a midst of the roar and confusion, the crganist : acetully drifts into the 5 unnoticed and gr ts t 3 bby elody of he good old home song Th 7 m 3 Cottage Small by a Waterfall,’’ and the curtain descends as Colleen LaPlante or Adolphe Chaplin, other celebrity, is flashed on the screen. enter: or some A COMMON TRAGEDY Tt happened one day on the ““down”’ stair. way during the rush between the sixth and sey- auch periods. The heroine was coming, oh, so slowly, down the steps, followed by the hero, Both were travelling calmly along to class, at peace with all the world. They parted amiably at the foot of the stairs, the girl going in the direction of the gym, hap- pily unconscious of the impendin tragedy. Enter the villam. Someone appeared from somewhere, passed the young lady, and disap- peared again into somewhere. The heroine turn- ed quickly, with an unladylike exclamation and pressed her fingers against her arm. When she drew them away—ugh! What a horrid purple streak! And how it hurt! Oh, if the members of the Brotherhood of Long Pen Carriers would only carry their pens with the inky points in their books! R.E.B. Novemper, 1927 The KA q Z Pace 9 a i tS, Major Maish Comes To Eastern The Ordnance Department furnishes the big guns of the army with ammunition; Major A. W. Maish, a former ordnance officer, will fur- nish the big guns of Eastern’s cadet regiment with advice. Those a-quainted with the major’s career will agree that Eastern is exceedingly for- tunate in having as military instructor a man of his training and ability. Major Maish spent his boyhood days in this city. After attending the public schools and Friends’ School, he went to Western. Here, in company H, he learned what cadet life is, what it means to a boy, and what cadet spirit is —- for cadet spirit exists, in a greater or lesser degree, in every high school, A year at Washington and Lee University, and Major Maish became a cadet at West Point. His cadet days at the Academy prepared him for a distinguish military career and inculeated in him that traditional West Point patriotism which the layman knows to be one of the finest features of military training. After he commissioned a second-lieutenant of infantry, his first post was at Governor's Island, New York. After a time he detailed to the Ordance Department and served at most of the arsenals of the United States. “Join the army and see the world.’’ This is a true slogan, ‘or Major Maish has, in a mili- tary capacity, seen seryice not only in the Unit- e d States, but in the Philippines, Europe, Asia and Central America. During the summer of 1912, the Major went abroad and visited England, France, Germany, and Italy, in a tour which he himself describes as “a glorious summer’’. Whil- in England, he attended the British maneuvers at Salisbury Plain and forten days was attached as a subal- tern to the Royal Scots. “Tt was one of the greatest experiences of my life,” said the Major, “‘to be with this regiment. It was founded several hundred years ago and, as you may well imagine, was rich in tradition. I was particulary impressed by the way the Brit- ish knew our own Civil War history. If I had not ridden up and down the Shenandoah Valley myself, I should have been at a disadvantage in was was talking with them of Jackson's valley campaign. In Germany he witnessed the last Kaiser man euvers. “T was surprised,’’ he said, “‘to hear so much talk of war, and that wasin the summer of 1912.”’ When the United States took arms against Germany, Major Maish, again in the Ordance Department, was first assigned to the office of the Chief of Ordance. Later he was ordered to France as assistant to the Chief Ordance Officer, and here was promoted to the rank of Colonel, and decorated. After his retirement from the army for disabilities incurred in the war, he was detailed as military instructor at Central, from which he resigned in 1925 to accept a position in civil life. Now he is back, this time with Eastern’s own regiment. You can’t get the men who served in France to talk very much about their experiences. But if you are interested, go to room 211 and see Major Maish himself. he will be glad to know you and talk with you. Let him see his interest in us is appreciated, show As he is one of us now him the old Eastern spirit that won in 716, Zone 23. About our start, he says: “We have our own regiment and five full com- panies that have started splendidly. Their spirit is high and the officers excellent. With the stu- dents and teachers behind us we should have a winning year’’. H.G.1. Rookies Rookies are such funny folks Mentioned in so many jokes Many are so very small They're seldom ever seen at all, While others with improper mien Are rightly judged wherever seen, Making such a great ado Are recognized whate’er they do. But taking rookies neath our wing, They will be taught ‘most everything By patient upper-classmen dear And will love Eastern more each year. Aces Gaitacuen, '29 The 1 Pm oe ar ee a Pacr 10 ee rhOaD WITH 4 GYM TEACHER SO THEY SAY Want a hot tip on a sure thing? Just bet on According Eastern to win the competitive drill. ; he drill to their captains, each company has t We asked them to say a word oF 2h for publication as to what ideas they had con- cerning the drill, and here’s what they said : Chester Pyles, of Co. A ““About A Company I would tell many things. There is a real spirit in the Company, a spiny any to vic- cinched. that we feel sure will carry our Compa tory, not only in the competitive drill, but in the other competitions of the year.”” James Dietz, of Co. B “The old question is ‘What are you going t0 do with your Company?’ There is only one worth- while thing to do with a company, and the mem- bers of Company B, the officers, non- coms, and the privates are really going to work to make it a real military organization and to fit themselves to ably represent Eastern in the various competi- tions during the year, and then to win the drill.” Gifford Irion, of Co, C “The contender who gets a good start Company © I have has an excellent chance to win the race. has made an exceptionally good start. never worked with better lieutenants and non- commissioned officers. With reasonable support from the students and teachers we should bring Eastern honors.”’ Ralph Watt, of Co. D “For the first time in years more than half of the privates are experienced men. In view of the fact that Company D of former years has done commendable work with an overwhelming ma- jority of rookies, there is but one conclusion. It is that with steady work by officers, non-commis- sioned officers, and privates, the majority of whom are experienced, there can be but one result. Theodore Bishoff, of Co. F “ Aat the time this is written I have had only one drill day with F Company. Nevertheless, in spite of this short acquaintance, I gladly admit that I am pleased with the discipline and spirit shown by the members of that company We hope to make a good showing in the Competi- tive Drill and wish the best of luck to our East- ern competitors ”’ Interview By Marion Fick, 20 While most ofus were violating the laws of the District of Columbia last summer by shooting fire. crackers, Miss Imogene Stockett, girls? gymna- sium teacher at Eastern, was tramping the hills of old England. She was hiking 1 the country (hiking seems n appeal for Miss Stockett!), On he Bristol Channel with the Opp- blue on the horizon. To Ke hich grew the wild fucia typ. to have quite 4 her right was tl osite shores hazy Jeft was a wood in W ical ol England. She had gone but a little way when she met � man and his wife, who were traveling an Englist a heard her talk they also, As soon as they claimed, ‘“American?”” d able question of most Englishmen, “Have you had tea?’” Miss Stockett said that she had not, so the Englishman suggested that they have it together and celebrate the anniversary of American Inde. pendence. As they talked over tea-cups Miss Stockett felt “quite at home’? with the friendly English couple. They explained that the Eng- lish are anxious to promote a cleorer understand- ing and a warmer friendship between the United States and Kngland. Here also was one of the several times that she heard it prophesied that English-speaking people should, in the future, ex- ‘Then followed the‘invit- rule the world. While in this land she also visited Eton Coll- ege, where many noted authors have studied. The students there wear high silk hats, broad white collars, and long white trousers. She noticed that they all seemed very serious—not at all like the students at Eastern. During her stay across the Atlantic she visited Norway, where she went on a thirteen-day tour as far north as North Cape. At this point the sun is visible at midnight. While inside the Arc- tic Circle, she experienced th e clearest, balmiest weather of the trip. plained by the presence of the Gulf Stream in these northern waters. She must have felt at home when she reached Paris where the Lindbergh doll was quite a fad. This phenomenon is ex- It is a typical, Jong, thin French doll dres-ed as (Continued on page 26) NovemBER, 1927 GREAT OAKS FROM LITTLE ACORNS GROW—AND How! By Donald A. Craig, '20 The next time you pass the old Peabody School at 4th and Staunton Place, N.E. , cast your eyes up to the top floor. Picture the old windows and walls minus the dust of thirty-seven years, Within your gaze lies Eastern High School! Little hard to swallow, isn’t it, especially when the image of the present school is fresh in your memory? And’ yet one needs only to refer to a copy of the OWL, the forerunner of the EASTERNER, to recognize that even then there was in evi- dence the spirit which still marks Eastern among the schools of the city. What if they did have an enrollment of only one hundred and seventy, an immense faculty of eight? What ff they did have to have football practice and cadet drill in the middle of the street? Such trials encouraged rather than dis- couraged the pioneers of Eastern. An example of this spirit? cadet records. Out of a total male student en- rollment of sixty-four in that first year Eastern formed a company(rookies, of course), and un- der officers from Central WON the Competitive Drill. The OWL has quite an account of this drill. This selection sums up the spirit of the article: “— Company F, the company that so nobly carried off the honors in the competitive drill of the High School Cadet Battalion at the Academy of Music (now the Strand Theater) and then ‘painted the town red and white.’ After two years in Peabody, the building we now affectionately speak of as ‘“Old Eastern’? was opened, The enthusiasm of the students over the then new and spacious school was un- bounded. The following excerpts from the EASTERNER,which was begun with the open- ing of the new building, show what the present little Hine Junior High meant to the entering students : I refer you to the “How we revel in our large well-equipped laboratories, in our pretty sunny library, ---- and in the exhibition hall with its raised floor and real opera chairs, and dressing rooms on either EASTERN HIGH SCHe@OL, The RASTERNER THE EASTERN HIGH BRANCH LIBRARY Those Easternites who have been in the new Eastern High branch publie library, which open- ed October 1, must haye noticed a radical change in its appearance. The shelves, which were form- erly occupied only by dust, are now lined with books. There are red books, books, gray books, fiction and non-fiction, biog- raphy, romance, travel, aud adventure. The coll_ction of children’s books is excellent. These volumes are bound attractively, and many of them have numerous full-page, full-color illus- trations. Any kid could forget his woes in the green books, blue midst of such a collection as there is here. A special part of the room is set off for the children. A very fine collection of current magazines is another feature of the branch. Behind this library are the resources of the central library, One may apply in advance for books here, and they will be procured from the main building. Deliveries are made twice a week. The hours of this branch are as follows: Mon- days, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9 A.M.-5 P.M.; Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1 :30-9 P.M. :Saturdays, 9 A.M.-noon. Miss Margaret Shipley, the librarian, and her able assistant, Miss Elizabeth B. Mills, have everything ship-shape and are ready to serye the general public in an accomodating way. side of the stage,------ and without any boasting it may be said that this is the finest high school drill hall in the District. The first year in the new school was filled with victory and glory. The football team won the championship, and judging from some of the pic- tures of the winning team, it must have been some game in those days. Not satisfied with this victory a second rookie company won the Drill, this time at Poli’s, then Albaugh’s Opera House. The close of this year also witnessed the first graduation. This was held in conjunction with all the other high schools at Convention Hall, The thirty long years Eastern occupied the old building were sprinkled with victories and honor in every line.(Football included), WASHINGTON, D. G Pacer 12 The BA STERNER Novem BER, 1927 Schaal News Eastern Cadets Start Year With Hopes At the close of the day on the twenty-fifth of Jast May, the cadets of Eastern were gloomy; they were blue. Eastern had lost another com- petitive drill. But that was not all; she hnd lost Major Payne, who was henceforth to spend all his time at Western. We wondered what the effect of our defeat and the loss of our instructor would be; how many companies we would have in 1927-28; whether we would have any. Now our fears are dispelled. East- ern has come back strong. And tho no memories of victory cheered them on, five full companies have been recruited. At least one more com- any will be added, We now have our own regiment, with Lieutenant Colonel Matthews in command; the First and Second Battalions being commanded by Majors Johnson and Lawson. Furthermore, we now have a military instructor of our own, Major Alexander U. Maish, a graduate of West Point, anda veteran of the World War. From the very first day of drill he has inspired us with en- thusiasm and confidence. So things look rosy for Eastern cadets. Our five promising captains Pyles, Dietz. Irion, Watt, and Bis- hoff add to our confidence. With our support they are bound to win honor for us. CONTEMPORARIES At the same time Eastern was realizing one of its longest cherish- ed ambitions by organizing its much discussed cadet band, Western also got busy, and now has some twenty musicians drilling under ¥he joint su- pervision of Major Payne, late of Kastern, and Sergeant Hess. Mr. Manoly will, of course, teach the boys how to play, if necessary. Central and Tech, as usual, have bands. Need more be said? THE SODALITAS MEET The Sodalitas held its first meet- ing Tuesday, October 11. when oe following new officers were elected 5 President, Genevieve Spence; Vice: President, Wiley Magee;Recording- secretary, Jean Hoch; and Corre- sponding-secretary - Louise Burgess, The club will meet oD alternating Tuesdays during this year Those members who have dropped Latin from their programs have been voted honorary members. Great things are expected of the club in its third year of existence. Several Latin plays and talks will be given during the year, in keeping with the policy adopted last year. Locker Boy! The locker room has been moved from room 4 to room 127. This transfer has not hampered the flour- ishing business in any way, and al- tho a new system has been inaug- urated, everything is smooth sailing so far. . The lockers were cleaned, repair- ed, renovated, and rejuvenated this summer, by Mr. Shorts and his first lieutenant, John Riecks. Marshall Grinder, Edwin Ross, and Clarence Hartman assist in the locker room. Journalism Class In Fourth Year The journalistic writing class is starting its fourth year with an ex- ceptionally large enrollment. This course is for aspiring newspaper workers, and is very appealing to those interested in this field of en- deavor, Miss Egbert has several tours and some interesting talks by prominent newspaper men planned fortheclass. The ‘‘noses for news”” should be well developed when they finish this year. Footlights again Last year Eastern presented a hit in the musical comedy, ‘The Gypsy Rover.’ This year a vaude- ville show is announced for Nov- ember 17 and 18 as the annual fall presentation, ADVANCED COURSE [Ny BIOLOGY REVIVED This year we find third ang fourth semester biology revived with a cla, , of fifteen, after a lapse of only se year. Again the study begins ee birds, and continues with mammals, In that it deals with these two class es of vertebrates, it might almost ii termed zoology. . Incidentally, this advance biol- ogy is an exceptionally well - arrang- ed course, which fits in Perfectly with the first year, and covers suf. ficient ground to satisfy any college requirements for the credit, Physics Course Changes Some changes have taken place in the course of study for the advanced physics and this year a class of Seven is studying Lodges’ Mechanics in_ stead of commercial electricity, hore. tofore studied. The concensus of opinion among the students con. cerned is that itis ‘‘a change for the better.” No Advanced Chemistry This year finas Mr. Suter with- out an advanced chemistry class for the first time in several years, He looks so lonesome and blue that some of his close friends ought to yolunteer to come down tothe lab a couple of afternoons after school and break two or three test tubes to make him feel more at home. Rifle Club Optimistic Louis Hayes and ‘‘Al ’ Bean will be greatly missed by the Boys’ Riflle Team, but the boys are opti- mistic as they still have James Dietz and Frank Rodgers. There are quite afew boys out for the Team this year, as Mr. Haworth, the faculty adviser, will testify. Frank Rodgers was elected cap- tain, and James Dietz, assistant— @ © VA SHINGTON, 4 NoveMmBer, 1927 The JASTERNER The Orchestra Not to be outdone by the band, the orchestra stepped out and increased its membership by the acquisition of several new wind and string instru- ments, to say nothing of a new drum. For the first time in several years Eastern boasts a scien- tifie drummer. But one instrument is needed, and needed badly, and thatis a’cello. Alvin Carroll’s depart- ure has left a hole in the tring section that is going to be mighty hard to fill. Mrs. Byram has two rookie ‘cellists but she doesn’t feel that they are quite ripe for the big time music gang. Debating The Debating Society’s plans for this year include the formation of a team, and if the pro posal to this effect is carried out Eastern will be represented in another form, and will have something else to win. Miss Bucknam feels that ifenough enthusiam is manifested theré is a pos- siblity of obtaining an “‘E”’ in this connection. The Girls’ Rifle Club Although the Girls’ Rifle Club was somewhat weakened by graduation, there are still some hopes for it since Helen Terrel, Dorothy Thume, and Marie Angelico are captain, manager, and secretary, respectively. The Clogging Class Mr. Simons’ Clogging Class is doing regular work every morning at 8:15. Although the class has not been very well advertised, twenty- eight boysanswered thecall. Through nospec- ial effort on Mr, Simon’s part, the class is gather- ingrenown. The Post desired a picture of the class for publication. There are rumors of a class for girls, but of this nothing very definite has been heard. Hiking Glub The problem of the traffic is daily becoming more serious to the hiking club. The hikers usu- ally ride out beyond the traffic before starting their hike; but since the traffic extends so far out, the rides take longer than the actual hike. Any possible solutions wonld be greatly welcom- ed by Miss Stockett. The officers chosen at the recent election were: Virginia Daker, President; Julia Fick, Vice-Pres- ident; Rhoda Hatton, Secretary. The Hi-Y The Hi-Y has grown amazingly in its few short years of existence at Eastern, So much, in fact, that the ““Y’’ has generously provided a larger club-room to accomodate the increasing membership. The members, by the way, in- tend to make the club much better and more active this year than heretofore. “We want to make this a real, active club,” said President Grant Van Demark; and he is nobly backed up by Vice-President James Dietz and Secretary Ralph Watt. The first event of importance on the year’s program was a dance givenon October 28 at the Spanish Gardens of the Washington Hotel. Hughes furnished the rhythm. All of the fellows like Frank Bancroft, the new ee 4 a Y’’ adviser and Earle B. Fuller’s young succes- Bran sor. Spare the Towels Go easy on the towels, please!! After having to fight tooth and nail to get them, we find that they fit the containers as Shoemaker’s football uniform fits him. So just because they are lying around within easy reach, don’t use two where one would do. VEMBER, 1927 ee ee eee era RNER he Ki STERN Pace 14 file Hess BETTER LATE THAN NEVER The cadet call to arms has sounded. Already about three hundred earnest and loyal Eastern boys have responded and are making greater effort than ever before to win the competitive drill. Are you among that number? If not, you are to fulfil sing up an excellent vpportunity nsider p: your obligation to the school activities. Cor whether you should serve or avoid serving Kast- ern in this respect, and please remember that at school as in life you are expected to give as well as to receive. Of course we do not suspect that any Eastern- ite will wish to shirk his duty; we merely want to remind each non-cadet that he is losing a and a golden one. You undoubtedly in- serve your school in one or more ways. chance, tend to Perhaps yotr time is so limited so that yon may not participate in dramatics, oratory, athletics, or the Easterner staff, Cadet service requires but two drill periods a week, and in return for your effort, builds your mind and body. And if every Eastern cadet really does his duty by working faithfully throughout the year, there surely will be added to the winning flag a Light Blue and White ribbon. And to win the drill is high school’s greatest thrill. You'll find it out yeur- self, boy; just ask Mr. Shorts for an enlistment blank. It’s like getting a free ticket to the Path of Glory, and it doesn’t lead to the grave either. HITCH YOUR WAGON 10 A STAR This isa bit of advice addressed to the rookies, who, Heaven be praised, are always with us. Each year the Easterner has emphasized the :mportance of starting at once to fulfill your duties to your- self and to the scbool. oversight if the Easrerner failed to reiterate this customary counsel, Your high school career will be one of the fore- It would indeed be an periods of your life. You have before you four or two years, as the case may be, wh ich is not as long @ time as i : If you ene mence now to put your best e forts into: gone studies and into your school ceakiiea, your task ne on will be lighter and you will have Tore chance to score a success. If you dally vial your dd GI Ny ae UE semester, you will slip so hind your more alert classmates. Later ool life you will deeply regret your in- Spend your hours wisely and you'l] most t may seem. much be in your sch difference. ) find plenty of time for recreation. You are enrolled in a fine school, Start at once to build yourself an enviable place in its member- slip. The chances you now have will never come again. Get the most out of your dlosstes or, as they say, get your money’s worth, Enter some ac- tivity, one which particularly appeals to you, and stick to it, Work in your classes and out of them and you're bound to get un. Follow the lead of the upper-classmen — they ve had experience — and some day you'll be a leader yourself. Go to it, rookie, — we're with you! WE'RE LISTENING Most everyone with opinions likes to air them, Easternites are not exceptions. Therefore, the Easterner has decided to open a page to those This applies to faculty, alumni, and parents, as well as You may have in mind some novel fea- wishing to give expressions to their views. students. ture to enhance the Easterner. of exultation you may care to praise something Again you may be ina reflective Or in a moment or someone. mood and wish to give vent t� well-pondered criticism. Atany rate, you may do any or all of these things and many more if you will take the slight time aud trouble to write a letter to the editor. Do it now or at any time during the school year. We're listening, Pace 15 Miss Wood (to Boys’ Glee Club): Now sing the first part unaccom- panied and for the second part I'll come in with the piano, Voice: You'll need some help. Now that Audrey Bernhardt is a senior, we suppose that she won't glance in the direction of a certain rookie boy friend. However, time will tell! Ask me another! what's in a jelly-roll? The way to Coach’s heart isthrough such, So, girls, take heed! Eastern has one Dashing Romeo,” anyway. Or how would Capelli know so much about “winking”’ to write an essay on it? Hazen Shey plans to corner the market on the selling of smoked glasses during the next eclipse of the sun, John (Buddy) May, the blond sheik of 3184, is “coming along’ in the estimations of Eastern’s weaker sex, Charles Critchfield, our alchemist, has found a beauty process which does away with face lifting. Her many friends welcome Ida Cannon bick to Eastern to finish her course. To Helen Magee, Millard Sniffen is a weighty subject. Latona is so absent-minded that when Miss Taylor asked him if he had the first hour free, he answered,‘ No.ma’m,I have study.” “Shrimp” Schulman had better look to his laurels. If that cute little freshman, Barry Cook, joins the Cadets, Schulman can’t profess to be the smallest cadet. Besides our sharpshooter, Eastern was well represented at vamp by the versatile lover, Ralph Watt, ‘‘Mr. Eastern; ’ Chester Pyles, the “blonde saint;“ Herbie Cooper. the camp’ windjammer; and Teddy Bish- off, the curly-haired Don Juan. Dan Hartranft thinks that George Washington University is the home for aged high school boys. Although Donald Craig considers himself a gentleman, he has decided that he prefers brunettes. Watch for Dot Houser’s dark locks. Have you noticed how sharp Violet Miller is looking now? And we thought would be broken because Roscoe didn’t come Lack to school. her heart As Eaton Chalkley dashed down the field to his memorable touch- down. in the game with Culvert Hall, another admirer was added to his already lengthy string. Helen Kearney became infatuated and now everything is “‘ Eaton! ” Again we use the old adage, “Gentlemen prefer blondes, but in this case it proves that either Grant Van Denmark is no gentleman or— Anyhow he and Gladys Kramer are having it hot and heavy. Curtis Curtin was driving about the Speedway with the Indy of his dreams when “bang! went the tire. Having no spare, they rode very prosaically home on the clank- ing rim. Rumors say that Helen Byers is staying over because Edwin Ross is still at Eastern. Eddie, is it so??? Kenneth Burgess is the lone. lone boy ina roomfull of girls in Major Drawing! And how! Darkness. like charity, covereth But even dark- ness was not obscure enough to coy- er the sins of a certain senior, who, throwing all dignity to the winds, a multitude of sins. skated down Pennsylvania Avenue. Then he capped the climax the fol- lowing evening when he was seen emerging from a store blissfully licking an ice cream cone. We wonder whose ring Janice Atherton Is wearing! “Sap” Allman was at Eastern the other day having his fond fare- well before he left for college. As he turned to go, Rachel Neidoman- ski cried tearfully yet coyly, “ Good bye, Sap!’ And thus ends another romance. Didn’t you pity the freshmen on the first day of school? Even mem- bers of the office force gently told them that there wasa registration, fee to the amount of five dollars. Note: Several actually fell. Ralph Day’s little brother has moved into his section but instead of being shocked at Ralph's antics, he is merely rather bored. Evidently he’s used to him by now. Jimmy Dietz upheld the traditions of the rifle team by winning a marksman medal at cadet camp this summer. The girls just wouldn’t let Billie Buswell alone so he’s left us for Devitt Prep where men are men and women are a nuisance. Breezy” Fabrizio is still the be- loved little sheik and wit of 207. Mr. Shorts certainly has a flaming class in Cicero the 6th period. Those red dresses of Jane Menefee, Marion Fick, and Elizabeth Bequette give fiery color to the scene. SASTERN HIGH SCHGOL, WASHINGTON, D. CG: n FOOTBALL Coach Guyon called his gridiron or would-be Red Grangers out a week before school started. This shows that the clever mentor means real business. There are about forty boys w orking daily in the stadium. The members of last fall's aggrega- tion who are still with us are Capt. Holland, Tom Nally, Al Cole, Paul Lawson, Ches Pyles, Court Hayden and Harold Witherite. Jimmy Mun- ro is also in our midst but he will be unavailable for the first game. Mastern was hard hit by graduation and the failure of some players to return to school. The entire back- field, namely, Zambreny, Lang- henry, Allman and O Brien, were lost via the sheepskin route. Daw- son, Brashears, Cosimano, and Ship- stead absent from the «forward wall. In spite of this loss the outlook is more than bright. Many new faces are seen on the field. The handsome Eaton Chalk- ley, who has been in and out of. Kastern a few times, is being banked on asa mainstay. Mike McCarthey, Joe Healy,and Eddie Hoff are oth- er outstanding newcomers. Juddy Reeves, erstwhile sandlot perform- er, will probably call signals for the Guyon eleven. Reeves played a little last year but has produced so impressively here of late that he looms as an important cog in the Eastern outfit. Court Hayden and Ches Pyles have improved a great deal, They will bear watching this fall. Tom Nally is the same wizz as of old and if you care to know just how good that is, ask anyone who has played against him or come and see him perform, Ray Fisher, ‘ Pos- sum Holland, Skip Faber, Hart- stall, “ Babe’’ Sniffin, and Joe Healy are battling for positions in are those The KASTERNER the center of the line. On the end positions we will see either “Smoky Joe’ Wood, Harold Witherite, or Eaton Chalkley. Wood was around last year but he sustained a broken toe in practice and was incapacitat- ed. He will probably take care of the punting. Kenny Clow, Walter Fry, � nd Paul Lawson are likely candidates for backfield positions. Lawson looked good last year until he turned his ankle. There is a wealth of material in the squad. The team has fared favorably in practice engagements and it should develop into a very formidable one. Medal Awtrds The Gonzaga High School is go- ing to givea gold medal to the win- ner of a two mile race to be held in Eastera’s stadium, October 26, The race will take place just before the game between Gonzagaand Eastern, Such men as Ben McCullough, Neal O'Brien, Chester Miles, Frank Miles, and Ted Entwisle will enter from Eastern. Captain Holland This year’s captain is Frank Hol- land, better known as Possum™ Holland. The fall of 1925 saw ‘ Pos- sum” inan Eastern football uniform for the first time. He did not play that year, but last year he played in all of the scholastic games, Frank plays tackle, When questioned Jupon the pros- pects of the season. Possum™ said: The team looks better than it did last year and seems to have more confidence. We assure you a fight for the championship”, Novemnr BY MBER, 1927 TECH-EASTERN GAME October 21, 1927 It seems as though Tech js a kina of jinx to Eastern, the former de- feating Eustern's football team again this year, 27-0. This is a Smaller score than handed the Lincoln Parkerslastyear, There was 9 crowd of about 2,000 attending the Raine. a good part of which was composed of Easternites, Tech scored early in the game through a pass from Lawson inter- cepted by Florence who raced 75 yards toa touch down. A forty yard pass from Mills to Edelbert Tesulted in a second touchdown, During the third quarter Tech was not effective against the Eastern defensive. The fourth quarter, however, carried the fatal blow. Guy intercepted a pass and carried the ball within scoring distance. It was then carried over by Kriemelmeyer, The final score was made by Mills who turned a kick from Billy Wood into a touch down by means of a brillant 50 yard run It was the talented toe of Kriemelmeyer that kicked three out of the four attempts to score the extra point. Captain Possum’’ Holland and Billy Wood were the outstanding players in Eastern’s defense. Big “Tom™ Nally, however, played a sparkling gameat tackle. The big fellow was knocked out twice, nei- ther time, however, prohibiting his playing the entire game. Billy Wood’s sterling punting, shown throughout the game, was sensa- tional. The third quarter seemed to give the Eastern warriors new spirit, With Eddie Hoff carrying the ball, Eastern made several substantial (Continued on page 17) EC SHING FONT Novemper, 1927 Track Team Starts Work Under Rath The year’s track team will miss its old stars. Sam MeGlathery, “Buek? O'Brien, und Henry Talbert. ‘The captain for this year has not been officially announced but Ted Kn- twisle has been acting captain since the beginning of practise. Couch Rath is very much pleased with the response to his all for track candi- dates. Three daysa weck thirty seven boys, clad in track suits, are working 915 91 tis giale- pith Mr. Rath is fairly well supplied with men for short dashes. Skin- ny‘ Rogersonis expected to fill the place of Henry Talbert by persistent practice. Aubrey Martin, Kennie Clow, Albert Tolson and Wallace Hughes are also exceptionlly fast. .For the longer runs, such as the 440 and 880 yard dashes and the mile run, Eastern may well depend upon Ted Entwisle, champion half- miler in the city; the Miles twins, Chester and Frank; Frank Whitney; George Shorb; and Neal O'Brien, brother of the famous “Buck. ’ The high hurdles. probably the most picturesque of the races, will be cleared by Bushong. The low hurdles will run by Arthur Hayes, “Buddy’”’ May. and Ted Cappelli. Kennie Clow and ‘ Heinie’” Hoff- man will attempt to bring the honors to Rastern in the broad jump. Eastern has the most need for men who have ability in the field events. Fastern almost won the track meet last year. Coach Rath urges all men who have any of the needed talent to report to him in his office after school. In the field meets Eastern has Chester Pyles and Courtney Hayden for the shot put. The loss of Lang- henry will be felt most in this part- icular field. The javelin will be thrown by “Heinie “Hoffman anu Warren Anderson. Anderson is also a good discuss thrower. Bushong, Capelli, and Hutchinson will «attempt to set new high jump records this year. Eastern’s hopes for the pole vault are certered upon Herman Riley and Joe Wynn. excellent services rendered by Ws The EASTERNER Shows Grit Calvert Hall Although Calyert Hall acquired a 7to0 lead soon after the kick off, the gritty Easternites tied the score in the second quarter. This was made possible by Chalkley'’s sensational recovery of a Calvert Hall fumble which he converted into an Eastern touchdown. The extra point easily made. Eastern's line shewed very creditable form throughout the game. A field goal, followed by an- other touchdown and kick during the final period, decided the game 17-7 in Calvert Hall's favor. Eastern Against Was Big Chief Tumbles The Winton Athletic Club defeat- ed Coach Guyon’s Easternites. 13-0 in a practice game held in our sta- dium. The game was close and well played, the visitors having a slight edge upon Eastern. Chief Guyon. while coaching the team, got in the way of an end run being made by the Wintons. ‘The Chief went down and the entire team piled on top of him. He was up in a minute, however, and es- caped without any injuries with the exception of a bruised thumb. This may have reminded Coach of his old days at Carlisle. Gir!s’ Sports Apparently the one and only top- ic of conversation for some of our seniors is Kamp Kahlert. Accord- ing to all reports, the girls who weut there this summer have had a splendid time. They have come back at the end of their vacation in fine fettle for making this year a successful one for girls’ sports at astern. ‘The program this fall for organ ized girls’ sport is evenly divided between tennis. hockey, and that best loved of all games. basket-ball. The first half of the tennis season which was played last spring con- sisted of a singles tournament, won by Theresa Breen, and her runner- up, Mary Kelso. These girls re- ceived their letters for their fine piaying. This fall plans have been made for a doubles tournament under the supervision of Miss Fosdick. Twen- ty-four girls have entered and hive already started work. Theiny incible Pace 17 Breen-Kelso team, which has carried off all the honors for the past three years, is playing again, The following are who are to take part in this lour- nament, Allie Sandridge Mary Pruitt. 223: Jane Mencfee,218+ Helen Terrell, Margaret Wilkinson, 2065 Grace Haley, 2065 Elizabeth Thorn, 2205 Helen Thomas, 2205 Helen Nordstrom, 243 Mary Connor, 2246 Frances Boss. 2065 Gwendolyn Rusk, 2075 Dorothy Kelso, 1153 Helen Breen, 2246 Ella Reznek. 2217 Mary Wiles, 2075 The first round is ar elimination contest, part of which has already been played. When this is over the four teams left will pluy in a round robin, eich team playing the other once. The finalists will be jawarded the letter. Great things are expected from these girls, as there is some the partners splendid material among them. Field hockey, which won so much favor last year and the year before, will probably be the next event on the sports program. In spite of bruised shins and other more or less important the gentler sex takes to this game with injuries, so-called surprising: zest. The Hiking Club is in full swing again. In order to win the athletic “Kk” in the Hiking club, x member must walk one hundred miles in the school year. For each hundred miles over that amount she is award- eda blue star to wear with her nee The ambition of these girls is colossal. ‘Th want to walk the one hundred miles in one hike. All not: for hikes will be post- ed on official sports bulletin board outside Room 130. Tech-Eastern Game October 21, 1927 (Continued from page 16) gains but failed to get within scor- ing distance. Although Eastern lost her first game, there is no use in giving up the fight. One may recall that last. year the season ended in a deadlock. ye KASTERNER Pacer 18 The BAS The Poets’ Corner To the Non-Enlisted Truly an organization that any school might be of, This thing the cadets, Where one is taught to obey and to hold up the honor of Eastern. Is there a boy in the school unwilling to call this @ duty? Surely you will not delay To enlist in the cause of your high school. Think of the honor you bring to yourself as to your classm: tes. Think of the training you get To help you in growing to manhood. Not a girl in the school Whose heart does not thrill when she sees you Marching erect on parade Standing most rigid inspection. Why do you overlook the opportunity given? Only a few years of school and you will be earning living, Now is the time to enlist. Success upon you is dependent, Eastern must come to the front: The honor is ours! We can make it! proud Dorotny Secrest, ‘29. The Dancers “Just for tonight-- “We are ‘the universe!”’ their souls sing, As they are caught in a whirlpool of rhythm. “Time stands still for us, delaying the dawn. “Until we are through, there is no tomorrow— “Life was made for us; we are life “Tonight! The clock says one-thirty and the dark hall hears it. The shadows have gathered Under a blanket of dark. Where are the dancers? No matter! They have taken with them Life, in a rhythmic waltz tune; Life, for which time stands still. —Ruth Bell, ’2s g Gladys Her eyes are blue as summer skies, Her lashes long and black. She has a smile you'd walk mile To see, now, that’s a fact. Her raven hair is soft as silk; Her voice, like music. lingers. In form she is divinely fair As if touched by fairy fingers. Carnenixe Brxrer, 29 Novem BER, 199% The Sea Can you see a sandy seashore, Yellow ‘neath the glistening sunz Can you feel a soft bre € stirring, And listen while the beach birds hums Can you hear a lapping, lapping Of a sea upon its shore, On its sands forever rolling, On its sands forever more? What can this mighty ocean tell ys: Things that we would dread to hear; Ships, sunk now beneath its waves, Filled with men that knew no feay, Tis this tale it mournfully whispers, Ofa sea upon its shore, On its sands forever rolling, On its sands forever more, Now the golden sun is setting, A hall of fire into the sea, And I hear a moaning, moaning As the wind sweeps ‘cross the lea, Still | hear that lapping, lapping Of a sea upon its shore, On its sands forever rolling, On its sands forever more, Donorny Doyatne, ‘9g A Parody on “The Skelton in Armor: Speak, speak, than fearful preacher, Known as a major teacher, See not this frightened creature, And come to daunt me, At once your eyes do glare, And me you will not spare, Look as if asking where My lessons might be. All up and down my row Your eyes dart to and fro, Please look for one who knows That which you taught me, She spied my guilty look Heard how my poor heart shook. Then I took up my book, For the monster caught me. Up I rise from my seat Sag upon my shaky feet Try to calm my heart’s wild beat Pretending to know it. I started the lesson well, But in the middle fell, Came then, my friend the bell, But did 1 show it? Cecrira Rossven, °29 ( Sees My) Wasning tors 2 NoveMBER, 1927 7 The EASTERNER Pace 19 NOHEES Ee CASTRATE Faculty Page “The Faculty will tell: T he Faculty won't tell; Blessed be the name of the Faculty. Such is the experience [ have gained the last few weeks. Some of the faculty are responsive to my timid questioning! Most of them are not! But still, ‘“Blessed be the name of the Faculty.” All of us are naturally interested in the vaca- tions of the faculty. Especially are we interested in the vacations of Mr, Hart, our principal, and Miss Watts, our assistant principal. Mr Hart spent the summer in his “shack? at Bluemont, Va., while Miss Watts had a pleasant time at Atlantic City, Many of the teachers this past summer have at tended university summer school. For instance, Mr. Shorts attained his master’s degree at Colum- bia University, Mrs, Denning studied at George Washington, and Miss Lohmann at Colorado University. But Miss Johnson and Miss Boyd went to the same school that Mary’s little lamb did. To be exact, they went touring through the New England states in ‘‘Guiselda Tudor,’ as Miss Johnson calls her patient Ford. “Guiselda’’ de- serves her name as she traveled 2300 miles with- out any flat tires, or any nervous breakdowns. I should imagine Miss Boyd would be continually saying to the poor thing: Push in your chair and keep quiet.” Three others of the faculty went to Maine. They were: Miss Moore, Miss Gardner, and Miss Wilkins. Each is enthusiastic over the beauties of Maine -- the lovely scenery along its rocky coast, and its delightfully picturesque cottages. To put it in the words of Miss Gardner, “Maine is just about as near Heayen as you can get.” Miss Arnold went to Canada this summer but she doesn’t seem to remember anything inter- esting she did. Now doesn’t that seem queer for Miss Arnold? If we had the nerve we might ask her just what she had over in Canada that so retarded her memory. ; The science department starts its ye ar with renewed vigor as Mr. Haworth returns after a year at Johns Hopkins working for a degree. We are glad that Mr.Collins is back from Busi- ness even if his appearance is very embarrassing since he is continually asking for the “‘dollar which ain’t. Miss Dent and Mrs. Staples each spent a part of the summer in the “‘Land of the Sky ’ near Asheville, N. C. Have you seen Miss Wines’ new Chevrolet? It is one of the shining wonders around school. Of course she spent the summer learning how to drive it so that she would bein no danger of injur- ing its artistic lines and valu es. One day playing golf with the thermometer at 105 degrees! Peak with the glory of pearly snow surrounding you! Such is the graphic story of Miss Culbert- But still she The next day standing on Pikes son’s summer spent in the West. says, ‘“East is nicest !’’ ‘ Miss Egbert spent a part of the summer near the foothills of the Blue Ridge in Virginia. Miss Stockett, Miss Birtwell, and Miss Blan- ford each spent a delightful summer abroad. We hope to be able to discuss in detail their ex- periences in the next issue. Miss Henderson was at Lake Saranac, New York. Miss Bucknam spent a restful summer on beau- tiful Lake George, with the rest of her family. There were two social functions for the faculty this summer. The first, a bridge party, was given by Miss Holmes on July the third. At this Mrs. Denning captured first prize. On the twentieth of July, Miss Bell gave an afternoon tea for the faculty. Five New Teachers at Eastern! This year, Eastern has the addition of five new members to its faculty. Take my word, they are each real additions, too. Mrs. A. B. Hedges, a Middlewesterner, last year attended Colambia University. before that she was a substitute in Washington High Schools and so, as she says, she can judge our school in comparison with other Washington High Schools. According to her, Eastern has (Continued on page 26) The year EASTERN HIGH SCHGOL, WASHINGTON, DP. G. PacE 20 Ask Me Another The following conversation took place during a physical examination of freshmen: Mr. Simon: Calf? Frosh: Fourteen inches. Mr. Simon: Thigh? Frosh: Twenty-six inches. Mr. Simon: Neck? Frosh: Yes. Hubby Limited Hubby: Have you ever loved before? Wifie: No, dear, I have often admired men for their strength, courage, good-looks, et intel- ligence, but with you, dear it isell love, nothing else. No Spring Chicken How old is Edith?’ “Don’t know, but everybody was overcome by the heat from the candles at her last birthday party.” Daughter’s Costume Mother: What did you do with that darling costume you wore to the: ball? Lois McGee’: I glued it in my serap book. said the milkman, “Tt looks like rain today as he poured the customary quart of milk “Tt always does,”’ replied the housewife, sig- nificantly. The good are the poor; the po or. are pedestri- ans; the good die young. Try and Get It The Rookie had just deposited a nickel in a public telephone. Operator: Number, please. Rookie: Number, nothin’, | want my chewing gum. Novem BER, 1927 A Smile A story is going the rounds to the effect thy Mr. Rick installed a new-tangled carbureter i Courtney Hayden, that sayes wel per cent it Then he put in special apie plugs designed by Wedlaas Fry, that saye twenty per cent of the same precious fluid; and an net t was made by Frank Eb; : yented by n gas. super-heater tha ugh to cave twenty per cent. He next put in ree axle constructed by Henry Tripp to save twenty per cents and he retired with a new set of de manufactured by Paul Lawson, guaranteed to g, + AVE per cent. Vinally, another twenty is ear his crank case and refilled it with a new oj} fae nished by Mouse Miller to increase his mileage twenty per cent, fig Now with a fuel economy of 120%, Mr. ig has to stop every 100 miles and bail out the a tank to keep it from running over, Attention, Miss Boyd! Charlie Miller: What is that, that smells so fun- ny in the library? : Ira Ryan: It must be the dead silence they keep in here all the time. No Hydrant Near “at last a place to park,’? cried Columbus as he discovered the new world. Totally Blind Boss: Mike, how did the accident happen? Mike: Well, boss, ye see, ‘twas like this, I was drivin me truck up Fifteenth Street, when Thad to stop suddenly, and a fellow in a big Packard Shure, it didn’t hurt hismachinevery much, but he jump- ed offand ran up tomeshakin’ his fist, sir. “Hey, you little Harp, why didn’t you stick out your band? ’ ‘Stick out me hand,” says I? “Ye dang fool, if ye couldn’t see the truck how the devil could ye see me hand?”’ crashed into the rear end of me truck, November, 1927 The KASTERNER Pace 21 EASTERN’S BOOK LIST Always individual, Tue Easrerner herewith presents its own book list. As yet it has not re- ceived the approval of the English Department, but if a selection is made from this list for a re- port you are at liberty to persuade your teacher of its value. “How to Charlie Miller “Women I have Known’ ’—By Herbert Cooper “The Art and Science of Skipping, ’’or‘‘Per- Make the Football Team —By sonal Reminiscences of Eastern’’—(Name with-. held) “Pupils I Have Flunked in History,’ or “The Four Million’’—By Mr. Guilford “My Wild Irish Rose’’—By Sam Zola “Cheating The Barber’’—By Robert Mc- Cormick “IT (Ineluding a chapter on Practical Appli- cation)—By James Dietz “Doohickies,’’or ‘‘Wiffles and Wangdoodles’” —By Willard Beatzner Mrs. Staples (in Algebra class): Suppose you went to a store and wanted to bay three yards of muslin, with what would the storekeep- er divide it? Wise student: Scissors. Silently one by one, in the infinite stretches of class books, blossom the lovely “ D's, ’ the forget-me-nots of the students, Seen on an English 4 paper: James Russell Lowell died in 1891, a finished gentleman, In Math, Class: Miss Taylor: Never call zero nothing, because no one knows what it really is. Donald Craig: Teacher, 1 know! cream It’s ice Miss Walter told her class in English 3 to put the title of their compositions on the frst line of their paper. Two sheets bore the following headings: bnglish 3, or A Nightmare.”’ English 3, —At the mercy of a bear.’ Red Paint_No Parking Dale Snell: Say, Al, how did you get that red on your lips? Al Cole: That’s my tag for parking too long in ne place. “Does your husband play golf, Mrs. ‘Jones?’ “No indeed, that was the parrot.”’ Allee Samee Porter: How would you like to sleep—head first or feet first? Traveling Salesman: Well, if it’s all the same I'll sleep all at the same time, to you. Roxy, over radio : We certainly had a distin- guished audience at the opening of our new the- ater in Washington last week. Bishoff: Why, I didn’t know he saw me there. Historical Echoes A rusty, decrepit, stooped. and ailing 1915 flivver was seen going down Pennsylvania Avenue with a smooty signreading : ‘I DO NOT CHOOSE TO RUN IN 1928.” Probably the weaker sex would like silk stock- ings that would say the same thing. Any girl can be gay in a class coupe In a taxi they all can be jolly But the firl worth while is the one who can smile When you take her home in a trolley. Ches Pyles: A little bird told me what kind of al wyer your father is, Paul Lawson: What did he say? Ches: Cheep. cheep. Paul: Well. a duck told me what kind of a doc- tor your old man is. Fools rush into traffic and are angels when they’re dead, we hope. Sweet Young Thing He (teaching her to drive): In case of emer- geney, the first thing you want to do is put on the brake. She: Why, I though: it came with the car. Customer: You sold me a car about two weeks ago. Salesman: How do you like it? First Ditto: | want you to tell me everything you said about the car all over again. I’m get- ting discouraged. i Both Missed Husband : I miss the old spitoon since it’s gone. Wife: You missed it before. That’s why it’s gone. PacE 22 STAGE ough all of their Washington drama lovers thr al Theater days will sing the praise of the Nation j Players’ production, “Seventh Heaven.” In fact, we do not expect tosee many performances ane as that given by John Warner as Chico. Speaking of “Seventh Heaven,” it might be mentioned that Clifford Kettler, a former Easternite, did a com mendable bit of acting as the “Sewer rat” It seems that they have such things in Paris. But we shall forget “‘Seventh Heaven” soon for there are promising things on the horizon. “The Desert Song”’ will come here whe York gets through with it. But the difficulty 1s that when a show finishes its New York run the actors and actresses are ready for the old folks at home. Nevertheless, “The Desert Song’? will come as will ‘‘Rito Rita,” “The Spider,” Pick wick,’’ ‘“Hit the Deck,”” and others. “The Desert Song’? would be very mediocre if not for its excellent musical score. For this, the credit goes to Sigmund Romberg. We saw the production this last summer in New York, and were immensely pleased. Eddie Buzzell isa clever comedian, and Robert Halliday is a severe test to a maiden’s heart with his princely appear- but the a belle dame, n New ance and enticing voice, Ethel Louise Wright, was most pleasing to our eyes and ears. ““The Desert Song’’ is worth your attendance. We notice that Winthrop Ames’ opera com- pany is presenting ““The Mikado’’ in the ‘‘Big town.’’ To quote the author of this masterpiece, Gilbert and Sullivan “wear well.” The first production of the “Pirates of Pen- vance”? was in 1878, yet the same opera last spring thrilled audiences at Poli’s theater. We certainly expect no Jess than a thrill from the immortal ““Mikado.” Its closing lines may be applied to the present run in New York: With joyous shout and ringing cheer, Inaugurate our new career!”” ‘Did the speaker electrify his audience?” No, he merely gassed it. ’ --Voice of South High-- NovEMBE � 1927 say Gu tates CSS shall tell our grand. ce upe 4 i i On a form of entertainment vas aiihies) saeitest drama. aK known ne man named Rothafel began offering siecvassement® to supplement his films. This” presentation po the now famous Roxy spreaq licy of like wildfire, and has been adopted by nearly qj] ; y houses 0 This state. lifedby nearly all’’ since here anq d a first-run house that has But these thoroughbreds the photopla f the country. ment is qua there may be foun resisted the invasion. are few: In Washington per: e elaborate programs, it is “truly In fact, it is almosta realiz. to be Roxy’s goal: a movie the latest half-breed is the new Fox, under the sonal direction of Roxy, Ag ; is printed on th 3 an Achievement. ation of what seems theater without movies. This humble scribe was among the heaven- blessed few that attended the formal opening of this fairyland. Settling in the magnificent iy to which we were shown by a magnificent usher in a magnificent uniform, I began to think that t the nation’s capital possessed a really ie theater. ‘ at las' magnificent mov But alas, it was not so. ‘At the close of every number I pressed the girl friend’s hand. “The next must be a movie,” I whispered. Yet no, out of fourteen units on the program three were screen numbers! However, it matters not to me. can compare with a Roxy prologue? What movie The other newcomers in the Washington movie world are the Little Theater and its older broth- er, Wardman Park, both operated by the Motion Picture Guild. In direct defiance tothe presentation policy the programs at the Little are, with the excep- tion of the overture, devoid of any entertain- ment other than that on thescreen. But no stone is left unturned by the Guild to find the cream of film production, new or old, domestic or foreign, (Continued on page 27) NovEMBER, 1927 The EASTERNER HHT, G Pacer Book | Reviews MARCHING ON By James Boyd Charles Scribner's Sons, New York. Reviewed by H. Gifford Irion If the historical novel ever ularity it will Probably be thr James Boyd. returns to pop- ough the pen of brought him Marching On brought him fame, ern character studies, the author never leaves the hero during the course of the book. er, a lad of good family bat sm central figure. Dr: Drums renown; As in most mod- James Fras- all means, is the His Parents are on a financial level with the so-valled ‘ Poor white trash, but his mother’s sensitive pride and his own inborn a class between the y-stricken “‘cracker”? refinement place them in rich planters and the Ppovert: element. James falls in love with a planter’s daugh- out his social position and foolishly allows himself to be offended by a remark of the girl of his heart, His troubles start here, and he goes from bad to worse, but the Civil War breaks out in time to save him from moral ruin. Confederate Army ter. Like his mother, he is sensitive ab, He enlists in the and after many trying experi- ences is taken prisoner, Toward the end of the war he 1s exchanged and returns home. The character development of James Fras- er from the timid, self- conscious boy tothe strong, admirable man, is the keynote of the book. A beautiful romance runs through the story the usual modern sentimentality, peere not but an inspiring devotion. The manueyers of Jackson’s army are well described from the common soldier’s standpoint, and the word-picture of Antietam is excellent. Although a note of sadness mingled with touches of southern humor runs through- out the volume, the ending is satisfying to the reader. All in all, itis head. and shoulders above most current novels and is a classic among his- torical fiction. - Read it and be carried back to the romantic South of pre-Civil War days. THE ASTOUNDING CRIME ON TORRINGTON ROAD by William Gillette Harper Bros., New York. Reviewed by Charles Jarrett In writing this clever tale of adventure and crime, Mr. Gillette has several qualities entirely absent from the professional detective story author in the first place, he uses his own style, and anorig- inal one. Secondly, he invents complications in his plot as he goes along. Thirdly, he shows at Moments a deep interest in making his characters real people. In this story they are not puppets with active revolvers and high-powered motor cars. They are alert, buman, and in several instances inspiring. He begins the story calmly, quite as you and I might chance upon some dramatic episode. One man tells a story; another man, overhearing a conversation in a restaurant, adds much that is important. By the time the somewhat complicated material begins to take shape, the readers of Mr. Gillette’s novel will have their full measure of Suspense, excitement, and thrills. Torrington road is near Boston. Perhaps it is in Jamaica Plains, or possibly it is in West Roxbury. In either case we see a large, imposing, old-fashioned house, the residence of Michael Cripps, who liked to spend his large income on his relatives and younger friends. Haworth, a fine young man in- terested in mechanical inventions, is left sole heir to the Torrington road property on the death of Mr. Cripps. Soon a relative, hitherto unwelcome, arrives, with his wife, Edith. Findlay is a drunk- ard and a liar, But he is cleverly drawn, and the subsequent love story told by Mr. Gillette has beauty and tragedy. In fact, taken out of the set- ting of intrigue and mystery, the romance be- tween the young inventor and the unhappy wife is beautiful and moving. The crime when it occurs is both astounding and baffling. In his leisurely way the author goes on with each thread which might perhaps lead to a discovery of the criminal, giving attention to (Contiuned on page 27) EASTERN HIGH SCHGOL, WASHINGTON, 5, STOP! FRESHMAN! The epithet ““green’’ is frequen learne : ve lea high school ‘reshman, as many of us have B pjects on from sad experience. One of the subj j (teen 1S the applied to whicb treshmen are particulary Alumni Assocation. The dictionary defines ‘‘ alumnus” as 4 a uate, The eastern High School Alumni Assoc= tion is an association of Kastern High graduates. Our alumni have done many things for East- ern, They have presented the school with a large white and blue bus used principally to carry the athletic teams to the games, Eastern has the distinction of being the only high school in Wash ington owning its own bus. The greatest project of the Association has been the erection of a bronze flag-staff memorial to the alumpi who died in the Spanish-American and World Wars. This staff is the one which stands directly in froat of the main entrance, Alumni also contributed to the memory of Miss Margaret Merrill, a former teacher. These are big things but there are scores uf others the orgavization has done for the school. We Easternites have « great many things to be proud of and the Alumni Association is not the least of them. Our alumni are liable to turn up almost any and everywhere. The number of different walks of life they represent is really astonishing. Here are a few examples: Dr C. C. Fletcher, 1899, a scientist in the employ ot the Department of Agriculture, was a member of the First International Soil Congress which toured the United States and Canada last summer. Dr. Fletcher is a member of the Amer- ican Chemical Society, the American Society of Agronomy, the American Genetic Society, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He is also the author of several scien- tific artrcles. Christopher S. Tenley, 717, has spent the sum- mer studing music in Paris. Mr. Edwin Moore, °22. is taking the music rvard University this wintes Ha urses at ; anes ae is a pianist of great ability, He pla F ' Yed fajor Music Assemblies while at Eastern BY : ae atime the pianist for the Orchestra nd was Evelyn Scott, 27, is establishing a brar v Neh for violin teaching at the W de. partment ashingy College of Music. : Minnie Hoxsey, 24, whois 80 Well-remetpy, ed at Eastern for her tite piano playing, matriculated at George Washington Universite dis entering her second year there, feaea for scholar and author we h +93, who graduated from on ave Kar] G Princet, ‘ earson. eae Mr. Pearson was elected to Phi Bety a, He has been awarded a $1,000 fellow, i ‘English at the Graduate School of p, On in Ship . Tinceton He was an habitual winner of prizes for his lit erary efforts during his high school career Paul Butz, °27, and his friend Leigh Roy ning, +27, went to Sweden last summer ¥ ’ her : at Seer ‘ e they spent two months. A wonderful time Was had by all.” Leigh is a student at George Washing ton this year and Paul goes to Maryland, Lyman Brashears, °27, is also a Student of George Washington. Helen Brashears, °27, and Laura Barrett are attending American University. f The following clipping appeared in a recent issue of the Sunday Star: “Paul Doerr, 24, of Washington, President of the senior class at the University of Mary. land, has been selected to command the Reserye Officers’ Training Corps, it 'as been announced by Major R. S. Lytle, head of the military de- partment. Doerr’s rank is lieutenant-colonel, In addition to his other activities, he is a mem- ber of the varsity La Crosse team.” An account of the services of James A. Burns, 1897, in behalf of the Spanish War Veterans ap- peared in a recent issue of the Washington Star, Mr. Burns is at present department judge ad- vocate of the District Spanish War Veterans. Paul Spalding, °27, who was editor of the Easterner last year, is working for the District (Continued on page 25) � 26, : Year i3 to be different hose of previous from t Previous years, We are planning to print the three best exchange articles received during the period between each issue, Ex. change jokes and short poems will also be used for fillers. We hope that we shall hear from other schools in regard to ourpaper, The ex- changes may be used to improve our paper, and keep us in touch with other schools, Here goes for a happy and successfy] Year, pee Alumui (Continued from Page 25) Lawyers’ Washington Title Associatic mand tak- ing the law course at Georse Washington Uni- versity. Karl G. Jonscher, “16, was recently awarded the Victor B. Deyber $25 prize in investments by the Washington Chapter, American Institute of Banking. (A coming financier.) Certificates of graduation from the elementary course in the Institute were awarded to Norman EK. Budesheim, °26, Ivan B, Munch, 26, and Ruth E. Gochenour, °24. MARRIAGES Edward E. Pringle, 22, and Miss Imogen Slaughter, June 28, 1927, David H. Deibler and Margaret R. Guest, 716, on June 27, 1927. Donnell S. Masson, 16, and Miss Gladys C. Scott, August 17, 1927. Edgar Merritt Douglas and Miss Hazel Smith, 19, on August 17, 1927, Otto F, Lebnert, '24, and Miss Mildred L. Boynton, 23, July 9, 1927. William Robert Miller, 21, and Miss Jane Alta Bodenhamer, 22. The Psi Delta Omega Fraternity has recently been organized by a group of Eastern alumni, The members are Clark Militzer, °26, Ronald Brown, °27, William Sandridge, °27, Elmer Whitney, °27, Lynn Van Dercook, °27, and Albert Muehlhaus, 27, who is president, The fraternity is giving a Hallowe’en Party and Dance on October 29 at the Fraternity House near Glen Echo road. DREXEL CO-OPERATIVE + al =D eNa| See] { JALTERNATE EDUCATIONAL PERIODS Hh Midyear Classes for F ebruary Graduates The alternate educational periods of the co-operative system offer unusual opportunity for the mid- year high school graduate to enter college in February. By doing this, and continuing through next summer, such stu- dents graduate a year earlier. THREE OTHER ADVANTAGES The co-operative student earns most of his college expenses. While doing this he is trained directly and practically for busi- ness. By working in his home city he may live at home half the time of his college career. Standard College Degrees in Business and Engineering DREXEL The Co-operative College fee ae eae BASLE PaGE 26 The tsville The Handsomest Man In Plat (Continued from page 7) red if she would ed to do, and he wondel eae stains on the little square of paper: ugh to sny definitely, staying t° he most The letter was not long. Just en? that he was going to stay In Paris in that she was doing the right thing by help in the hospitals, and that she was t wonderful girl in the world, He mailed it as he boarded one of the big French Jiners for New York. For the first few days he remaine' in, rather than face the curious stares of the Pas sengers. On the fourth day, when the shin was riding the long easy swells though fine, misty The decks were desert- ures moving carefully eated in d in his eab- rain, he ventured forth. ed except for occasional fig! over the slippery, wet deck-floors, oF 5 steamer chairs under @ projection of cabins. As he wandered aimlessly along the rail he heard a sharp cry at his side. He turned to see steam- er chair sliding toward him with the tipping of the vessel. It took but a momen from which it had sprung- “Next time you trust toa ch fastened,’’ said Bob when he ha rescue. The rescued gave little start and time he saw her face. “Grace !?’ he exclaimed. “Bob?” she asked. “Bob? Ob, Grace, don’t you know—’’ Then he stopped. He had forgotten; of course she would not recognize him. He was not Bob. Bob had died s Land. The man in that shell-hole in No Man’ in his clothes was the “Freak of the War.”” The girl apparently did not notice that he with- t tomoor it to the brace hair be sure it is d completed the for the first drew a few feet. “Bob,’? she faltered, 1 wonder if the hand- somest man in Plattsville would kiss a poor girl like me?” face became flushed with For a moment Bob’s had colored. anger, but it softened as quickly as it “‘Grace, as this is our first meeting in two years J suppose it may as well be the last. I’m sorry. I had hoped that you, at least, would not ridicule ville, if I, with one leg, no nelp Platts t of its gallants!”’ Jsomes oth were silent. God I the hane ent b slowly and almost inaudibly J; the handsomest man j n she was blind. Abroad with A Gym Tencher (Continued from page 10) r, She found the Freneh much more ami¢ ricans NOW than they were last ple toware ; 3 ar, due the visit of Lindbergh. ye : ‘Altogether Miss Stockett had a glorious time in Europe put we are glad she considers Eastern superior to the “rickety old school buildiigs” of England. Faculty, Notes (Continued from page 19) absolutely the best student body in Washington don’t feel hurt, Central.) i (We hope 90 Miss M. J. of these charming Westerners com e afraid we will become yery West O'Connell hails from Wisconsin! Sin Jfmany more to Eastern, lm ern in spirit in orc ] dare not start on her many infatuating qualities ean never stop. Mehagan comes from Hi : ine Junior jer to be, ourselves, charming, else I Miss C. G- High School. pleased with � her eye | can see she has not 0 She seems very competent and iy our school. But back of th e very merry twinkle in yet quite forgotten Hine. on the good side of her or she may ites. Keep shatter all tradition by saying that Hine is better than Eastern. Mr. Cline has not taught, We welcome him to our school. M. F. Clifford comes from Hine. Sle at home at Eastern since Be careful, Eastern- he claims, for fifteen years. Miss says that she feels quite she knows so many of the merly attended Hine. (Note: Miss Russell has left Eastern! As this do not know as yet who will cep A Easternites’’ who for goes to press, we take her place permanently.) NoVEMBER, 1927 White Light Notes (Contin ued from shunning the spectacular ar truly worthy. It is fascinatingly different — intelligensia. The serving of Page 22) nd Searching for the this house of the free coffee arettes in the miniature lounge touch that charms and cig- adds a B the Provincial thrifty Washington audiences, standing virtues is the distance |, of seats. At last the ple has been recognized | But opinon differs, “Gosh, Mable, ’ said one disgusted flapper to another at the recent showing of p Stark Love’’ at the Little, And there you haye it ‘ohemian and rather One of its out- etween the Tows 2 of the long-legred gents aramount’s this ain’t even hot ! � Pro et con. The Science Club This year the head of the Scie: nee Club is Mr, Haworth. A committee was org: anized T, October 4. The meetings started F 7 and are held every other F uesday , day, Octo- ber 7 rid and school clothes, The BAST RNER Book Review (Continued from page 23) every clue. So convincingly is the story told that we also follow centration. make, togeth mendous sur to be g: these various surmizes with con- The ultimate discovery which we er with the author, comes as a_tre- prise. There are no loose ends of plot athered, because Mr. Gillette has told his story chapter by chapter quite freely without any of the usual pretenses common to mystery fiction. He shows himself ingenuous, gifted with a feeling for romance as well as dram the author of one o the year. This nove kind that may be Tt lends itself to th a delightful Jamaica P] na, and is now of the best detective novels of Thas exceptional value. It is the read aloud to a family circle. hat kind of entertainment. It is and exciting story of West Roxbury, ains and the Cape Cod Canal. The Lunch Room The “daily dozen” gallons lons of soup, chocol made of ice cream, 30 gal- 300 sandwiches, and 400 bottles of ate milk consumed daily in the lunchroom Possible the purchase of a new slicing machine and a new kelvinator; Serve you, my dears, per 5 t e€ better to Let's hope our teams pros- uasternites to dro� in seck his advice when buying Eastern School Sweaters Eastern colors made up in splendid quality wool sweaters Knickers for Prep School Students Always a fine stock of knickers new materials and complete Imported Golf Hose Novelty | in size range satterns and striking color combinations. Windbreakers and Lumberjacks Sporty looking styles ut prices that will fit your allowance. EASTERN HIG H SCHOOL, WASHINGTON, 8. G =, jnators) Archatron Tubes ris—Auto-Radio Willard Batte' Battery i Stl Klinchans a ae N nd Maryland )Y 3 , oF raha incoln 93094 eae. Radio Trickle Chargers For Economy, Service and Satisfaction TRY THE PROSPERITY CLEANERS | ee 241 eee N. 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He replied, e between a live person and a dead one,’ An “Exactly the differenc really friends, conditions in America are such was once asked the question, «yy hat that the unedeucated pe is of but little more value than the dead person. Your parent realized this, reason you are going to Hastern High. Here is something for your thoughtful consideration: The higher you rise in the scale of education, the more you limit your competition. The -hod carrier, for instance, is in competition with every man who can carry mortar, while the bricklayer c om- petes only with men who have learned his trade. The skillful surgeon has only limited competition, while the great magazine writ- er has still less. The parents of every student in Eastern High realize the above facts—you realiz- ed them yourselves. That is why you are in High School today. 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The Annual Punch and Judy $1 to subscribers $1.50 to non - sub- scribers Payable in advance. of March 4,1879 VOL, XXX NO. 1 Editor, H.Gifford Irion,’28, Associate Editor,Ruth Be 1. Departmen talEditors: Features, Virginia Cooke, ‘23 Donald Craig, ‘29. Special Writers: Dorothy Thume, '28. Marion Fick, 29. Agnes Gallagher, 29. Catherine Bixler, 29. Roberta Fissell, '23, School New Cadets, William Matthew Organizations, Richard Tenelly, Reporters, Marshall Grinder, 20. Jessie Bradley, '29. Business Manager, James Dietz, ‘28. Assistant business manager, Ralph Advertising Manazers, ff Franklin Jamieson. Typist, Ida Chernikoff, 28 Assistants, ina Padgett, '28 Hilda Kushner, 28 Roy Campell, ‘81 Frederick Carpenter, ‘81 Howard Dickerson, 31 R. Van Geuder. Floyd Deeniban. William Peake, ‘29 Archie Ware, ‘20 20 Curtis Curtin, ° 28 Gerald Colfer, '98 Robert Me Coram kK, 129. WASHINGTON, D C.,-NO¥EMBET, 1927 vec. EDITORIAL STAFF Sports, (Boys) Howard Lady, 29 Assistant, John Doerr. ‘28. (Girls)Jeanne Stivers, 28. Assistant, Evelyn Eller, '28, Carol Meads, Assistants, Cynthia Eldridge, 29, Jane Menefee. ‘30. Virginia Porter, 29. 7 Faculty, Helen Swic! Alumni, Leola Olmstead, 29. Humor, Edwin Ross, 28. George Didden. Assistant, Allie Sandri Exchanges, Elsie Sea Poetry, Dorothy Secrest, BUSINESS STAFF sxe, 750. Assistants, Richard Hollis. Watt. '28 ilham Rogerson “ts, ‘28, Fi Pe Keat Circulation Mana ‘SS STAFF Bookkeeper, Helen Breen, '29 Louise Turner, ‘23 PRINTING STAFF Gale Barr, '30 orge Shorb, 30 mer Marceron, ‘30 Joseph Robey, Clarence Hanna, James Mon Clarke Foreman. '30 Martin Littlefleid. ‘23 William Steiner’ ,28 Fred Hutton, ae Herman Riley, Edward Glavin, Milton Smith, 30 William Cox, ist. Roger Smoak, '30 Robert Henery, 30 Mason Stultz, ‘31 Harry Erb, 20 William Sudwarth, ‘30 Frank Unk! Jacob Replogle. Louis Depro, ‘23 George Charnley, ‘31 George Emmart, ’31 Melvin Davis, '28 A Christmas Story A é Christmas In a Sicilian Town . The Ritterness of Fate The True Light : TABLE OF CONTENTS A Fine Musician and a Good Briend of Eastern ei E, ¢ c t . c Silhouettes 9 £ a School News 5 - 7 Editorials é . c The Christmas Star é . Sports a é 5 Personals Q 3 3 Humor © ° 2 é Faculty © 5 a Poets’ Corner . 5 5 Exchanges . 6 2D THE EASTERNER—6 z a we BAD “and what does ‘burn’ mea ial ‘4 small stream,” the git] recited glibly. the ao! Miss Spenser turned 4 page. Sair “Sore or troublesome.” “Ken?” “To sbut up.” fe Cea Miss Spenser shut the book. No, she e wearily, ‘‘that isn’t it at all, Miss Waller. Scotch words by now. “Kiduaped’ certainly should know these How can you ever pass in a test on I’ve told you what ken If you had ip 1 means. if you don’t? y i eTaAay We took it up in class yestercay- been listening--- Wait. “I have no more time to dril] youu You'll have to make up that test some other way. sition with these words NOW. Suppose you write a compc in it. At least $00 words---”” How wearyingthey were, these English 2classes! Full of girls like Catherine Waller, who may have studied semi-oceasionally, but always the wrong lesson; who missed assignments, cut classes, and simply didn’t care. Miss Spenser lea: ed back int her chair, and yawn ed. The -vood-framed, business-like clock high up on the side wall swung off another minute equally lored with the silent room, with empty, rigid desks, with four o'clock. Gathering up her papers, Miss Spenser prepared to leave. battle, slid humbly into her brief case. The desk in order. The green blotter, mon- arch of allit surveyed, glared into the half-dark. Miss Spenser glared back at it: She and the blot- ter were traditional enemies. She hated it-- -it was so sensible ! Miss Spenser sometimes wondered whether she, too, were sensible. She hoped not. And yet, as she sat in the street car, toes pressed primly to the floor, she was afraid that she seemed sensi- ble. Test papers, fresh from the field of Well, she needn't worry about that, She'd just Jean up against the window etl Gan in of her Idea. iN Tt was a wonderful thing, this Idea____ written story, waiting for the day that shoulg its formation. It had already waited a long tj ever since Miss 5 Doris, they had called her. Doris--seyen daughter of alovely, frivolous little woman, hes whom Doris herself seemed large and chu Doris, who always looked in florists’ windows the fish and turtles, whiles the others went a raptures over clothes; Doris, who read novels lying on her bed, feet up in the air, ang th awake shivering with ecstasy that hurt ;Dori always her wonderful Idea which Un. See had b : Me penser na een a girl y teen, into While en da S, Who asured treasu! would some day be a wonderful story. ‘And she had vowed to herself that she ay never, no, never, be sensible. But one has a way of drifting into thin One day Doris Spenser became aware that i had taken to wearing Sensible Shoes, Then Ei most as easily she came to wear Sensible Dre with collars that were strictly business, One step more and she carried her black brief care Antony. Still-- v “I'm going to try to Saas my Idea tonight� she promised herself. “‘I’ve tried it go seni Tonight I may be able to do it, though, | must —J! must! And it’s going to be about Christmas —a Christmas story. Tonight, or—neyer} Teachers can make short work of test papers, Each trembling little testimonial comes up for judgment and is dismissed in five minutes. Thus befure a pupil has had a chance to “‘sleep of? the test, his fate is decided. Thus Miss Spenser settled down at 7:30 toa long evening with her Idea. With her desk pro- perly mussed, anda newly sharpened pencil, she began. But— (Continued on page 31) ould THE EASTERNER—7 Asenk or, THE CORONER'S REVENGE By H. Grevorp Inox (As W.S. Gilbert would have it, with a few touches of Pietro Mascagni) Dramatis PERSONAE Sapolio (the town coroner) tenor Aminina (his wife) soprano Saltino (Justice of the peace) basso Santa Claus (himself) _falsetto Chorus of soldiers, townspeople, jurymen, street- cleaners, robbers, landlords, barmaids, and sea- lions. Scene - Syracuse, - not New York, Sicily. Time - Midnight, December 24. Scenr - A public place in Syracuse. At the back of the stage is a cathedral, and nearby, a macaroni factury. (he stage is dark except .or eight flood-lights. Chimes and fire-engine sirens are heard after which the entire chorus trips on th e stage. OPENING CHORUS ‘Tis Christmas Eve, ‘tis Christmas Eve, Tra Ia, tra la, tra la. Santa Claus received from us A mail sack of notes, ‘And if he brings us what we want We'll admit he knows his oats. ‘Tis Christmas Eve, ‘tis Christmas Eve, Tra la, tra la, tra la. (The chorus is repeated until the audience is im- pressed with the fact that it is Christmas Eve. ) Enter Saltino All--Hark, hark! “Tis Saltino, the man with red whiskers; He’s Justice of the Peace and brother of seven sisters. SOLO---Satrino | Prepare to shed your tears For the case, it now appears, Measures up to all my fears. At first a rumor spread, Then the truth came to my head Our dear Santa Claus is dead. Cuorvs—Santa Claus dead! Impossible! Sartino—At least he will be. Cuorus—Pray, why so? Sattino—Listen, I'll tell you all about it. BaLiap—SALtIno. As everybody here may understand, The post I hold has great responsibility; 1 enforce the law within our cherished land, And no one dares to doubt my capability. Cuo. —Yes, yes, no one dares to doubt his capability. Our statute books are very harsh and strict, In them everything but murder is decried: But murder, Sicilians can’t restrict. Though the penalty is death for suicide. Cuo.-Yes, yes, the penalty is death for suicide. Now owing to a right we've held for years. A Sicilian, for some reason or another, May take vengeance, and no penalty he fears,— It's his civic right to put to death his brother Cuo-Oh yes, it’s our right to put to death our brother. It so happens that this custom is exerting Its force; for now Sapolio doth rave; As he found his wife with Santa Claus a-flirting, And now he'll put poor Santa in his grave. Cuo- Oh horrors, he'll put Santa in his grave. Sattino-Yes, Aminina, the attractive wife of Sapolio, our coroner, was found flirting with Santa Claus. Cuo-Santa Claus flirting; --- never! Sattino-It’s the absolute truth, and what’s Sapolio will take vengeance when Santa Claus visits our little bambinos tonight. more I saw it witl my own eyes. Cuo-Can’t you stop him? Sartino-No. Our statutes say that a Sicilian may commit murder at his discretion, but if he takes his own life he shall be punished with death. Cuo-Curses! (Coulinued on page 9) December 1927 958 Z at THe EASTERNER— The Bitterness of Fate By Dowarp A. Cnare, '29 Bill Adams decided to devote his life to elimb- ing the ladder of literary fame. It was while a senior in high school that Bill ‘diseoyered”” himself. How this came about is a story in itself. A paragraph must suffice here. It happened when Bill was a senior and seven- teen. At this stage anything is possible, and a good many things probable. With Bill the most probable had occurred. To make a long story short, Bill, after looking at Betty across the lunchroom aisle for two weeks, finally went over and sat down beside her, She hadn't exactly asked him to either, but— Our story begins three months later. In accordance with the natural course of human events, Bill now carried Betty’s books to and from math class, and had ceased to frequent his accustomed noon-time haunts. He had tak- en her to Fall Show and a frat dance, and had dates for every affair up to and including the Spring Play. To say more would be unneces- sary. Anyone to whom this story has any ap- peal whatsoever will understand the situation without any further digression. This state of affairs had a very definite effect on Bill. His teachers knew it. Mr. and Mrs. Adams realized it also. Something was deeid- edly wrong. But what? They didn’t know. He didn’t misbehave in class. In fact he was unusually quiet. He seemed to be working hard, yet he came near failing in several sub- jects. And in previous years he had been an honor student. It may all be summed up in one word—poet- ry. Bill had turned poet! He had always liked to write. The school A OxXC a ¢ had already printed several of his ‘Just last month his name had headed a But poetry—Well, it surprised Bill as much as it would have startled his parents! Nevertheless, when he began penning sonnets magazin efforts. short story there was no stopping him, How he kept them from his numerous friends isa mystery. They were written anywhere, anytime, and on anything. Lines were even to be found in the back of his Latin book, ‘These were really not at all suitable Latin tor a book either, because history tells us that the Romans “Pools, dark and blue, Always luring me to you,” This however, is a very mild sample of an ex- ceptionally passionate and eloquent style. Bill was at the height of his secret poetic career on the tenth of December, Naturally, Bill at this time was also filled with the spirit of Christmas. Most particularly did his mind lend itself to thoughts of Betty. Suddenly he decided that the inspiration for his works should receive some material benefit from them. He would sell a poem and buy her a real Christmas present! Tt took hima week to make up his mind which publication merited the fruits of his genius. He then mailed his finest work, being careful to keep a copy in case of loss or misplacement. He sent his best to be sure of its publication. The rest he could use at his discretion once his name was established Since all genius is temperamental Bill may be excused for so impatiently awaiting a reply, However, he was rewarded the following Mon- day. The answer came ina big blue envelope, Continued on page 22 December 1927 ‘The Bitterness of Fale. (continued) It was a check for fifteen dollars! He was now recognized as a writer of ““emol- tional verse, as he termed it. He expected Success of course, but the shock of its reality startled him, Al was the first one Bill told of his achieve ment, Al had suspected Bill in a vague way of Writing an occasional poem, but this sudden con- firmation of his suspicions and the remarkable Success wer e too much for him and soon he had Spreae the news all through the section, as well as the lunchroom gang. It doesn’t matter how Betty found it out, but she was even more profuse in her congratulations than Bill had hoped for. “And, Bill, will my name bein areal poem? she gasped. Bill sighed a truly poetic sigh, “Ah, Betty, it was you who really wrote it, not me! , he marmured. All that was left now was to wait for the uext issue of the magazine. Soon the name, Bill Adams, would be before the eyes of thousands. On the day before the Christmas holidays it eame out, While walking to school, Bill stopped in Joe’s newsstand. He seanned the pages. One after another he tarned fruitlessly. Could it be that = =n Jump arose in his throat. Still he kept on, Suddenly he stopped. He clutched the book his cyes on the page. At first there was a smile on his lips, but gradually, almost imperceptably so, it fnded away. Joe was never surprised at anything ,but he wondered. Slowly, so slowly, the magazine fell from Bill's hand. He turned and walked out of the store. Joe thought he could discern a trace of tear in eyes as he passed him. He went to replace the magazine in the dis- play: rack. Purely from curiosity he glanced at the open page. now dirty and torn where it had fallen on the floor, It read: “A PROMISING HUMORIST” “There is humor to be found in everything. Will- iam Adams, hiterto entirely unknown to the read- ing public, has attained the heights of the sup- remely ridiculous in the following work——— Joe read no further. With a shrug he replaced the book and began to mix a coke for a waiting customer. THE EASTERNER—9 ag 3g Ko 2s Eo a % 2 S Bee The True Light Tt was a ‘cold, clear night and the snow lay over the world like a great white blanket. Along the main street of East Aurora last minute shop- pers were hustling along, getting ready for the good old Saint’s visit that night. High on a hill at the far end of the town stood the town church withits lofty steeple pointing upto the shining stars above. A little boy was being carried along by the hurrying erowd. Occasionally he extricated himself from the mass of humanity to gaze long- ingly in the baker's window filed with raisin bun, and big, fat, round fruit-cakes. Then again per- haps a shiny red, toy automobile or a scooter caught his eye. He heaved a deep sigh and was swept on again by the crowd. Finally, as a river washes its excess upon the river bank, he was thrown off into a little side street, a block from the big church. That church had always held a fascination for the boy. Ele had always seemed to see a tiny light gleam through each of the eye- like windows on either side of the great wooden door. He had always wondered what this light was and where it came from, but he had never before had the opportunity of exploring it, because he worked so late in the nearby factory and because the heavy shadows that hung around the church frightened him. But to-night the factory workers had been dismissed earlier to make their meagre preparations for the joyful morrow, They were meagre, indeed, in some cases. The light somehow seemed to draw him to- night, so instead of turning his footsteeps down the narrow little side-street to the little house where heand his half-invalid mother dwelt alone, he kept straight up the hill to the great dark church that seemed to stand like a buge giant silently regarding the town and its inhabitants. Finally, the boy reached the top of the hill and shyly pushed against the great wooden door. It was unbolted and gave way at his touch. The church was always left open in hopes that some- one might come in to pray, but those hopes were for the most part in vain, for the church was usu- ally empty on week days. On Sundays the neighborhood donned its best and came to dis- cuss thenew Bennington baby or the pros- pective marriage of Maria Evans and Augustus Dennis. The boy, as be pushed the great door open, was filled with expectation. Surely, now, he would find from whence came those tiny lights! Before his eyes at either side of the altar stood two high silver candlesticks, each in the wind that came through the opened door. “How silly!” thought he; “‘it was only those candles. I mighthave known that they were the cause of the gleam.” 5 The boy was more tired than he realized and so he gently closed the door and slowly ad- vanced down the aisle, dropping on the cushions in front of the altar. For a long time he re- mained thus, just staring at the flame and the rays of light from it, which pierced the sur- rounding gloom. As he was thus watching the flame his eye caught sight of a tiny ray of light that seemed to take shape. The figure in the rose-window seemed filled with life. Why, the lips were actually moving, and the most beauti- ful light shone from the eyes. Then, a voice like the sweet, mellow notes of the big organ poured forth these ‘words as the boy stood filled with awe at the beauty of it all: “Go, Maurice. You have found from whence comes the light. It is not from the candles, for they are too feeble. They will flutter ani die out in the wind. I am the light. I endure forever. Go tell your people what you have seen, for they trust too much in the candles.” Margaret S. Payne, 728 Christmas in a Sicilian Town (Continued from Page 7) Enter Sapolio, enraged. RECITATIVE—Sarotio Stand back, ye dogs of Syracuse, No man, my good name shall abuse. As Santa Claus has flirted with my wife It is my inborn right to take his hfe. Sleigh bells are heard approaching (Continued on page 27) THE EASTERNER—10 Re FF fe ISI ER URIS UII 2B. : COL GPGPCOHGI GPE GCP OMG Ce EERE NCE The First Section to Come Through With a 100 Percent Subscription Section 216-3-- Miss Knee Section Agent; Wm.‘ Rogerson Axa� PQxGORGICO CxCOY RKC xCDACOKEDCOHCEEI PGS | —— December } 1927 THE EASTERNER—11 SSS SS SS SS SSS SSS SSS SS g A Fine Musician and A Friend of Eastern | From an interview with Ludwig Manoly by Herbert Cooper. SSS = EE Many questions have been asked about the gen- tleman with the cheery air who directs Eastern’s band and teaches music to the orchestra. He is Mr. Ludwig Manoly, a very famous manin the musical circles of America. He was born September 14, 1878, in Boston, Massachusetts, and received his education in the public schools New York of and New Jersey. When a very young man, he had the good for- tune to win ascholarship to the National Conser- yatory of Music of America. Later he studied under such masters as Anton Dvorak, Paul Mier- sch, Victor Herbert, Edward McDowell, and Her- man Hans Wetzler. After this excellent musi- cal education, he began to teach string ensemble playing at Syracuse University. He later play- ed in the Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, New York, and American Symphony Orchestras. He directed the orchestra with the original Flo- radora opera company for three year. Following this, he directed for three years the orchestra which accompanied Sothern and Marlowe, the famous Shakespearian artists. Who hasn’t heard of ‘‘Way Down East’’ and “The Four Horsemen,’’ the latter starring Ru- dolph Valentino? Mr. Manoly, for eight months, directed the orchestras travelling with each of these shows, after which he was appointed gen- eral musical director of the Metro-Goldwyn-May- The Light Blue and White Oh, it's a clear and steady blue, Symbolizing the love, deep and true, That shows in all we do For dear old Eastern. Oh, it’s a firm, pure white, Shedding faith and truth and right Like an ever guiding light From old Eastern. Oh, the light blue and white, We'll work with all our might To keep you clean and bright For our dear Eastern. Hanmer M. Rypen, 29 er picture corporation, and later, of the Para- mount corporation. He was then made musical director of the popular operatic presentations, “Blossom Time’’ and ““The Student.” It was at this time this Mr. Manoly experienc- ed what he describes as ‘‘a call’? from the public schools of Washington. He declined an offer to lead the Seattle Symphony Orchestra in order to direct the instrumental music of the Washington high schools. To the students of Eastern Mr. Manoly sends this message: “The day is fast approaching when a school without a band and orchestra will be as out of date as channel swimmer, and with the coming of that day, the man who de- pends upon music for a livelihood will find mul- tiplied markets for his services. Music - espec- ally instrumental music- is just as important as any other subject in our curriculum. Boys will not take to vocal music, but place a band instru- ment in their hands, and all the pent-up energy of an over-sensitive mind will find an outlet, be- cause music - especially instrumental -seizes the soul of the child when it is most susceptible and moulds it into forms of beauty and sincerity.”’ Despite his full program, Mr. Manoly still finds time to teach at the Washington College of Musie, and to direct his attentions upon other schools than those of Washington. Can You Imagine? Ronald Van Tine--without women around him? Charlie Millar—-getting first honors? Millard Sniffen—in short pants and a buster brown collar? Dale Snell--twelve inches shorter? Ralph Watt--withovt Elizabeth Jenkins? Miss Boyd--sending no one back tostudy hall? And Coach Guyon--smoking cigarettes? THE EASTERNER—12 sie 3 BG KO x io SS Bg VIVE LA VULGARIA! So many requests have reached us to tell more about the romantic principality of Vulgaria, that we feel a word or soshould be written for the general information of the whole student body. The play which Easternites lately witnessed was based on an incident in Vulgarian history----an almost disastrous war, when our beloved publica- tion lent its helpful assistance and brought vic tory to the armies of Crown Prince Rupert Ru- dolf Rudgore. The Crown Prince is an amiable chap, personally, who has a weakness for high school and college co-eds. He is also passionate- ly fond of red shoes as is his right-hand-man, Duke Pritz of Pretzel. Count Kale, Count Klutch, Baron Sponge, and the other dignitaries whom you saw portrayed at Eastern are regard- ed as the hottest---I should say most graceful--- dancers on the Balkan Peninsula. Vulgaria a short while ago became embroiled in a war with Jukoslopia. The rival armies ayoided each other as long as possible but a con- flict was inevitable. The Jukoslopians stormed the city of Pretzel and after a brutal struggle, captured it. WVulgaria not only lost its only cannon, but on the same day its fl-et was des- troyed by the Jukoslopian sea forces. 1t was at this juncture that Duke Pritz of Pretzel placed a2by 4 advertisement in the EASTERNER, as Miss Holmes will testify. This event turned the tide of the war and a greatly inspired Vulgarian army put the enemy to rout in the battle of Vienna-on-Switzer. The Jukoslopian government came to terms and ceded a large section of Caviar to the victors. Crown Prince Rudgore married Marie Jeanne, the inn girl, and they now rule together happily at Vodka, Count Kale runs a five and ten cent store in Pretzel. Duke Pritz is touring America, where he will visit his alma mater, Eastern High School. All Vulgaria is enjoying a period of peace and prosperity. 15h S65 Us In D.S. Class Student: Why do they sew meat, Miss Jonas? Miss Jonas: J didn’t know they did. I never heard of sewing it. Student: Well, I heard my mother say some- thing about basting it once. Tale A La Beowulf By ALEX GOODKOWITZ, 29 arm of the fly-attracter Long had the guiding igh- exacted toll of the sleeping residents of our ne boyhood. In the middle of the sun’s rest, about seven a, m., to be exact, the wily, foxy, sneaky garbage-man crept up on silent haunches and un- arbag ashed his terrible war-trumpet, the call to put out the hog-fodder for his bottomless receptacle. We had no objection to his calling for the pails of waste; we knew it was necessary, otherwise the es would be in a dilemma indeed. We housewiv: e raucous, nerye- did, however, protest against th wracking, unharmonic, off-key summons to the home-kings, disturbing us brethren of the stern- er sex. We endeavored to remonstrate with the vile son-of-foul-smells; it was to no avail. We fought against him only to be vanquished by greater clamor next day. Despair came upon us. We acknowledged our defeat. One by one, two by two, three by three, four by — we gave up our second sojourn in slumberland. We rose ear- lier and departed quickly lest we be overcome by the hideous voice of the king of the dregs. And then came the dawn, as ’tis said in the subtitles. A stranger took up his abode in our midst We warned him ot his great peril. Little cared he. Our efforts to save at least one from the terrible ogre, from the black-cloud that always tortured us, were useless. The stranger proved our salvation. He called a council of the house-fathers He called for plans. He called for his pipe. He called for his bowl. He called for—, None were available. At last he struck the thought that aved our sleep. Next morning as we were all ensconced in bed— dimly through the fleecy clouds of pleasant sleep could be heard the gen- tle strains of a cornet. We had bought the dark keeper-of-the-garbage a cornet and taught him to play but a single harmonious, pleasant, nerve- soothing call. And our pitch-way slumbers gently through the night to a natural awakening. Detective? Miss Boyd to Student: Tell me what you want or leaye this library immediately. Student: I want the guy that killed Garfield. THE EASTERNER—13 SUL OUNEAr ES Mrs, Metzler. One of the most popular of our English teach- ers is Mrs. Metzler. Born in Findlay, Ohio, in the latter part of the nineteenth century, she attend- ed Findlay High School and later went to Witten- berg College in Springfield, Ohio. She had pre- viously intended guing into the business world, but after graduating from college she decided to teach, In the year 1913 Cupid added another victory to his list, for the maiden high school teacher be- came Mrs. Metzler. For six years she stayed out of school, but then during the World War, she decided to return to the profession of teaching as there was a shortage of instructors. Ten years ago Mrs. Metzler came to Washington. Central High had her services for three years when Eastern was fortunate in adding her to it faculty. Mrs. Metzler is very fond of boys nd under- stands them well, having two of her own. She is very much interested in athletics and the theatre, She says that, as a whole, her life has been quite but been a E.S. uneventful, nevertheless it has happy one. Miss Tayjor Miss Olivia Taylor, Eastern’s petite mach teacher, wes born in Virginia and is still a resi— dent of that state. In Miss l'aylor’s« pinion, that is enough to satisfy any human being. Another evidence of the luck of Central High School was brought to light when Miss Taylor confided that she was graduated from there. After completing her course at Central, she studied at George Washington University. She graduated from Geo. Washington with a. B. A. degree. Miss Taylor thinks that she is a very uninteresting person but we are sure that most of us will disagree with her on that point. Her hobbies have all been shattered from over-use. May you all be lucky enough to get Miss Taylor for math next semester! M. F. Miss Lohmann The willowy lady who inhabits room 108 is one of our most interesting teachers; she is Pauline Lohmann. Miss Lohmann is a Washingtonian and a graduate of Eastern High School, Wilson Normal School, and George Washington Univers- ity. She started her career as a teacher in the first grade, butshe left this in February, 1924, to take her place in Eastem High. It is interesting to know that she is now teaching some of the pupils she had in the first grade. Miss Lohmann’s favorite pursuit is attending summer school. Her list now covers Harvard, Cornell, University of Virginia, and finally the University of Colorado, which she attended this past summer. About her Western trip she says—‘‘In the West the educational work, like everything else, has the pioneer spirit of experimentation. There, many more psychological and educational tests are given and used to advance new methods”. We hope there will be enough schools for Miss Lohmann to pursue her hobby for many more years. Dik: Mr. Kochka Among the teachers at Eastern who show the greatest interest in the individual students and their activities is Joseph L. Kochka. He hails from Jersey City, New Jersey. In 1917 he at- tended Seton Hall College but at the outbreak of war left to enlist in the New York National Guard. Assigned to Military Police in the 27th Division, he went to France. The Division was brigaded with the 2nd and 4th British armies and served in both the Somme region and Flanders, Mr Kochka holds the opinion entertained by so many others who wer in the World War, as he says, “War has no glory. It issimply a dirty job done under constant hardship and danger.’? After returning from France, he studied at Georgetown and at the Teachers College of George Washington University. Mr. Kochka is both a camera and sailing fan. You'll always recognize him by his cheery smile. December 1927 THE EASTERNER—14 RRR Ge ISIN fe Srhuanl News EASTERN TRULY GOVERNED BY PUPILS School Achieves Self-rule Through’ Students’ Council Allis serene in Eastern’s political ranks! With vo ‘‘Big Bill” Thomp- sons or ‘Do not chooses” to cloud the issue, the students proceeded to select, in what was. with but one exception, a decisive election, a gov- erning couneil for 1927-28. In its times of prosperity an institution most necds efficient ruling, so it is fortunate that the students were so wise in their choices of repre- sentatives, The sixteen delegates chosen, a boy and girl from each semester, elected by their own semester, are listed below, with officers. Sth semester- Kathryn McKaffrey, secretary Parker Faber, president 7th semester- Virginia Daiker James Dietz, vice-president 6th semester- John Doerr Catherine Heflin 5th semester- Howard Lady Esther Hughes 4th semester- William Benhoft Pearl Young 8rd semester- John Hazard Julia Fick 2nd semester- Walter Bean Murriel Smith ist semester- Franklin Richards Lucille Maize Boys’ Clogging Class The boys’ clogging class’ clever- ness was very well shown at the Fall Show and at the Football Sup- per where they gave a reproduction of the Eastern - Central game to music. The Lunch Room Has Refrig- eration Plant Guzzzz! Rinktinkle! Still more Guzzz! No, it’s not Santa Claus choking to death, nor is it the Key- hole Club Exclamos. It’s the new electric refrigeration plant installed in the lunch room for the benefit of those students craving frosted des- serts. Mr. Guilford says that the machine also saves money, but it is chiefly valuable because of it’s util- ity as a food preserver. Weamy now buy home made pas- iries for our epicurean palates. A “pakeress'’? has started operations here to furnish the populi (ask our dear editor the meaning of this) of Eastern with sustenance. Girls’ Clogging Class The rattle of feminine slippers may be heard regularly twice @ week n the girls’ gym. DOW. Althoug the girls’ clogging class began with 76 aspirants to the terpsichorean art, the dropping of habitual absentees has reduced that number to 30 The girls haye already learned three dainty dances, showing themselves apt pupils. Students Play Good Samaritan On November 24 four of the dom- estic science classes prepared bas- kets, containing everything that Gould be desired for a gastronomi- cally happy Thanksgiving, tobe al- jotted among the needy, through the Associated Charities. The Fide- jis Club helped'out also, and as usual, with a basket and money, putin the hands of the Central Union Mission. Miss Jonas, Miss Krey, and Miss Bell were in charges of the work, and several students, under the sub- rivision of Kenneth Clow, aided in t he distribution. This year a Washington Inter- high Press Club has been formed. As its origin was at Eastern, mem- bers of the Easrenner staff are showing much interest in it. The Glee Club Since its magnificient part in the Fall Show, the Glee Club has been working on Christmas music Work on ‘Man Without a Country,’ a cantata by Hosmer, has begun, too. This is to be given in the spring with the other high school Glee Clubs. Girls’ Rifle Club Warning!! Boys steer clear of all members of the Girls’ Rifle Club. In a match with the Boys’ Rifle Club, they completely and easily annihilated the enemy. The lowest feminine score was above the high- est masculine score. Boys are ad- vised to wear shoulder holsters at all times. Fine Display of Spirit MarkFall Show In all the talking that has been done about ‘school spirit’’ and “Joyalty to the alma mater,’’ et cetera, some of it prattle, some gos- pel’ none has so effectively struck home as the story concerning the Fall Show. The Thursday perform- ance was held the evening of the day of the disastrous tornado which struck East Washington, and it seems that some twenty perfomers were affected by it. Several left partly demolished home. and moth- ers and grandmothers in a bad state of nerves, right at a time when they were most needed, to insure the show's success. Hi-Y Adherring to its usual custom, the Eastern Hi-Y Club made up bas- kets of food for a few needy families which were brought to its attention the day before Thanksgiving. Most of the members attended the Interstate Older Boys’ Confer- ence held in this city Dec. 2, 3, 4. They claim to have derived great benefits from both the banquet and the discussions. December 1927 EASTERNER—15 With boys fer the most part new to printing, and without interfering with the usual output of routine work, Mr. Flinn is now having his “‘devils’’ print the Easterner. Some $300 worth of type, principally eizht and ten point, and much decorative material was procured to meet the increased demand upon the shop’s epnipmeht from printing the Easterner is equivalent to that which would be obtained in any regular shop, and as a result is exceedingly pleased with the arrangement. Laboring under great difficulties, even tho pos- sessing much modern equipment, the printing department deserves much recognition for a aud supplies. Mr. Flinn believes that the experience gained Easterners Proud of Band The Eastern High School band started off this year literally and figuratively withabang. When the first call for bandits was issued, no less than seventeen responded, there- by setting a recoid for Eastern. Of these, a great many are new to the organization, but green or experien- ed, all are undoutedly good. These new acquisitions include four cor- netists, one very good drummer, two trombonists. two clarinetists, and two B flat tenor saxophonists. Much is expected of the band, as is testified to by the fact that noless than three junior highs and one senior high are clamoring for con- certs. Of these, Western High and Hine Junior arealmost certain to be obliged, and, iftime permits, so wil[ McFarland and Jefferson, withpleas- ure,thark you. Besides upon these occasions, the band will play. as usual, at various games, and will sp- pear before the students every Tues- day and Thursday during lunch per- iods. One of the outside engage- ments already kept was on October 7, when a majority of the band was included in the larger affair compos- ed of units from all the high schools, which played at Union Station to wel- come the international oratorical con- testants home. The band is direct- ed by Mr. Manoly. What, Again? The success of our band gives rise once more to the question of a cadet credible piece of work in the Easterner. band. With its own regiment, and its own staff, Eastern's crowning glory would be its own band, tomarch on the field! Imagine it! Sodalitas The Sodalitas has been having some very interesting meetings. at one of which forty out of sixty elig- ibles were initiated. To be eligible one must be an excellent Latin stu- dent. Extra credit is given for membership and attendance at meetings, The meetings are not devoted to Latin research alone but are, on the contrary, generally spent in amusing and pleasant Latin games. December 1927 THE EASTERNER—16 zie Ay il Cy Ny a Le The Easterner Wishes its readers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Uear Christmas Heap on more wood! the wind is chill; But let it whistle as it will, We'll keep our Christmas merry still, ---Scott These few words most aply describe the Christmas Spirit. The Yuletide season is one when we must forget our cares and sorrows and be happy. The spirit at this time has always been the same, but the Christmas celebration at home a century ago was rather different from that of Picture for a moment Christ- We see the present day. mas Day as it was many years ago. gathered together perhaps three or four genera- tions of one family. The house is alive with the laughter of the young people. The scene is 2 colorful one with holly, laurel, and the illuminated by candles. The old folks gaze somewhat enviously, perhaps, upon the gay antics of the young. Nevertheless, they enter into the spirit of the mistletoe adorning halls, which are oceasion, and for the time,at least, are young again. To the second generation usually falls the task of superintending the Christmas dinner, which work they do most cheerfully. And the young people----Christmas is really their day. As ever, golden-haired youth is’ the life of the occasion. Careless in their joy, they dance, laugh, sing, and occasionally kiss under the mistletoe,----the last being followed by blush- es and coyish laughs. The wee children, content- remain about the Christmas ed with their toys, tree. Four centuries ago the scene w the except that in England it was made even he early morning, house-to- as much same, more beautiful by t house singing of Christmas carols, and the old custom of burning the Yule-log. But the spirit was the same and has remained the same through all the years. In reading the Christmas stories of Dickens, ‘or the delightful description of an English Christmas by Irving, one sees the similarity be- tween their celebration and ours. It has been, and will always be, the same the world over,— a day of good fellowship, of joy, and of thank- HeGels ful praise. WHAT ABOUT THIS? Many schools and colleges in the United States have “‘pep’? committees. It is the business of these committees to conceive ideas for rousing spirit in the school and fomenting interest in the activities. Anyone who has seen and heard the middies ata Naval Academy football game knows what effect is produced by real school spirit. It is largely due to their ““pep’’ committee. The East 22 makes the motion that we have a “hep” committee at Eastern. How about it, stu- H.G.1. dents and faculty? “Curses, Like Young Chickens, Come Home To Roost.” Mr. Simon has been addressing a few remarks to his gym classes about the language they use on the athletic feld. When hotly waging a con- test, boys have a tendency to use profanity. They tendency about little (Continued on page 33) also have a to argue December 1927 THE EASTERNER—17 The Christmas Star I gaze at the Star in the east-- Still hoping, still longing; As men have gazed at it oft through the years With hearts burning, love yearning. For its charm is infinite still-- Its lure, undiminshed; As the night it appeared o’er the hill Of far distant Bethlehem. Its forces of love still call As they have through the ages gone; And its silyery beams still fall-- To cheer a lonely world. Through that star of peace and love— Comes the call of Christmas tide; And, gazing at its wondrous glory-- Hate and discord have died. Thus does the Christmas spirit Invade our lives today; And, as of old, transform us anew Reminding us at His feet to lay—- Our open hearts! Hexen M. Swick, ‘29 Ea BE Be a8 a8 ug te SOA ee SSL SRG TRG TRG RL SS SR SR SS SS RRO SB SSE SESE THE EASTERNER—18 Eastern’s Great Eleven Swamps Central 26-0 Whether Central has recovered from the decisive defeat handed her by Eastern’s gridiron warriors is doubtful. The heavy Eastern line drove its opponents down the field. Behind these strong forvards. the Eastern backs ran up the large score of 26-0. The Mt. Pleasant aggre- gation was completely bewildered by the attacks of the gritty Lincoln Parkers, Charles Millar, sparkling half- hack and high point scorer of the series, made two touchdowns, one of them a 65 yard run. Beautiful interference enabled Millar to break away from the line, and his dodg- ing completely outwitted Central's Secondary defense. Captain Hol- land, who consistently smashed the Central line for short but effective gains, scored the first touchdown in the first half. All of the scoring was not done by the backs, however. Jimmy Munro, Eastern’s brilliant center, intercepted a pass and converted it into a touchdown by running 20 yards behind good interference. Frank Miles and “‘Heinie” Hoffman kicked extra points. Central's only threat to score came in the last period but was thwarted by the whistle. The victory assured Eastern of a tie for the championship. The EAstensen congratulates these men who started and played the bulk of the Central-Eastern game: Chalkley, Nally, Montague, Munroe, Hayden, Wade, Wood, Reeves, Pyles, Millar, Holland. Breen and Dorothy Kelso Win Doubles Title bts The first half of the tennis aaa gram for girls this year has se completed. ue ee held under the supervision Be oe Fosdick, vas won by Helen ee and Dorothy Kelso, for ee will receive the much coveted , . 5 The Kelsos and Breens are addicte' to tennis, and the champions at to have inherited the playing abi i y of their big sisters, Mary Kelso an Theresa Breen, who it will be remem= bered won several tournaments while they were Eastern students. Helen Hikers Hit Trail The members of the Hiking Cinb report some pleasant hikes around the city aad the suburbs. One of especial interest was moonlight hike, the success of which was mar- red only by theabsence of the moon. Many other hikes have been arrang- ed and the girls are approaching their one hundred mile mark by leaps and bounds, or perhaps we should say by “steps and strides.” With such enthusiastic hikers as Rhoda Hatton, Vic ’ Daiker, Julia Fick, and many others, the club could do no less than succeed. The Clarion Calls Hear ye! Hearye! All ye staunch supporters of athletics, all ye guards, centers, side-centers, goal-throwers, or what have you! The call has been sounded. Flock to arms, ye Seniors’ end Juniors, Sophs and Freshman. Uphold the honor of your class. Come out, sign up, and play basketball. At last! That beloved game has commenced. Long have they wait- ed, those worshipers of the Godel! of Basketball, whoever she Tay be and now their patience has been i warded. By the time this goes lo press, practice will have started and the girls will talk of nothing else, The Seniors and Juniors are under the supervision of Miss Stockett the Sophomores will be coached We Miss Fosdick, while Mrs. Woodin will take the “dear little Freshmen” in hand and teach them which end of a basketball to hold. This yeny the batketball season will be as much of a student organization ag possible. The manager will be e lected instead of appointed as hat been done before, and the captaing of course will also be elected. After the preliminary coaching. the sec tion teams will play a series of intra. class games, and the players for the class teams, will be selected. Then the big event, the inter-class series, will be played. It is the height of these girls’ ambitions to be chosen for the class teams. With such outstanding players as Lucille Bixler, Alice Law, ‘‘Vic” Daiker, and Ida Cannon, the Sen- iors may well look forward to a suc cessful season. The Juniors last year almost won the championship and they will be a big threat. The Soph- omores have Julia Fick and Eliza- beth Bowie on whom ‘to base their confidence, and although we can’t say anything about the Freshmen as yet, we know that they have the habit of doing unexpected things, and they may give those cock-sure Seniors a scare yet. The girls are working hard now to attain the highest of all athletic honors, the much coveted ‘E. ” December 1927 THE EASTERNER—19 football for nearly fifteen years, ae having recently performed with Red Grange’s Chicago Bears. Last year he managed the Pottsville Club of of a professional circuit, This ag- gregation, incidentally, captured the professional football crown of the United States. Dinty incited a high morale in our boys who envy his football prowess. To show his intluence, take the example of Jim Munro. He taught Jim barrel of tricks about the pivot posi- tion. Jim budded from a mediocre player to one who scintillated in highest fashion. Dinty Hughes’ name will always be a fixture with the team that brought the tie for the championship to Eastern after so many hopeful yet luckless years. Eastern Sinks Western Red 6-0 For the past two years Eastern and Western have fuiled to come to an agreement as to which had the better football team. In 1925 the two teams battled in the sleet and rain toa 6-6 tie. Last year they 7 eae ench played anairtight game which Coach Dinty Hughes ended in a scoreless tie. This year, however, they have come to an agreement, No one will dispute Eastern’s superiority “Charlie’’ Millar shot through the Captain Frank ‘ Possum’ Holland who guided Rastern's 1927 team to victory Depro to Captain Eastern Five Louis Depro, sparkling center of basketball team, has Not so very many weeks ago our last year's football club didn't look so good. been elected captain of this year's clan of astern tossers. Led by this stellar player, Eastern is promised the prospect of a successful year. W hen questioned us to the develop- ment of the team, the red-haired giant said, It being too early in the season, L cannot predict a champ- ionship; but I do believe that with The board of strategy which in- cludes Jack Collins, Gordon Rath, and Charlie Guyon. needed a help- inghand. Thishelping hand arrived and it was none other than Dinty Hughes. Hughes is known through- out the country as “the biggest- little man in a football uniform.” Western line,scoring the only touch- down made in the game, but he failed to make the extra point. Louis Depro played a brilliant game. both offensively and defen- sively. He brought the team out of danger during Western's only threat to score by a brilliant 7+ yard dash, after intercepting a pass the support of the school. Eastern will end around the top of the list.” from Garber. i Dinty has had a fling at big time THEY WON IN 1897 WE WON IN 1927 This aggregation of brilliant stars of the grid- iron was the first,and for twenty-nine barren years,the only team to bring the football cham- x pionship to tern. Socrates oc’ ’ Maupin,captain,and Charlie Snell,fullback,starred in the play-off victory over Central. The scores tell the tale. Bost aoe Ru zor Gy a E.H.S 12 W.H.S.. 6 ang E.H.S. £6 B.H,S. i) 36 E.H.S 0 Cibo: 0 Be E.H.S gO CHS? ee a3 SPORTS, continued on page 30 December 1927 THE EASTERNER—20 ido Chernikoff was given miny envious glances Dorothy Lederer and Charles Jarrett are run- was typing in room 110, a rookie class, i i i ita ning around school together quite a bit. Isi 5 é case of cousinly love? Hester Yowell has become a football addict 4 ae . Maybe her English class has influenceg while she Whose Merrill Club pin is Howard Lady wear- lately. ea ing? We didn’t think he was that kind of a man. — her to some © A Gener Jean Hoch and Julia Obear have renewed ma- Billie Rossiter Laat Masel is Es Spice ny acquaintances and have made new ones since of Jife’?; ask Boots crstiperatzelen, Magee, their return to Eastern. Why is it that Virginia Stacalelt blushes When Emma Bechtold does not grace many of the eye Chester Pyles’ name is mentioned? Heh, men (?) at Eastern with her attentions. Heh--- Busy No chance, girls! Nobody’s going to cop Two new stars of the ike magnitude appeared es “Andy”? Oehman while Elizabete Stull is around. jy the dramatic firmament in ies fall Abo Jean- se These dumb rookies! The other day down at ette Seiler and Hazen Shea deserve special men- SE the Rifle Range one of them,catching sight of a tion. ae telescope,innocently asked what kind ofa rifle Elizabeth Jenkins prayed; and along came ae it was, Ralph Watt. ey fy 4 1 Sa We don’t have to wonder about whose Hi-Y Marshall Grinder bids fair to succeed Ronald ue tha pin Marion Fick is wearing. Brown as the premier fisherman of Eastern High, That little sophomore Dorothy Baker, of 318- 4, gets a new crush every week. Lately, it’s been Gifford Irion and “‘Skip’? Faber. Aileen Boswell seems to have a hard time de- Pa ciding which ot her many admirers to take home OO after school. Girls ! Don’t miss this chance! Eddie Spies that cute sheik of 8184, was thrown Announcement over by his girl, and he says he wants anew one. At this critical point, the personals depart- Don’t rush! ment announces the opening ofa contest for boys Elizabeth Burns seem to have quite a “‘crush” of the school. A beautiful prize is to be award- on Jack Anderson. Is it serious? ed to the enterprising young man (be he in any Tommy Neff has been coming to school earlier class from frosh to senior) who exhibits the “hot- than usual lately. Perhaps it’s because he has test’’ looking piece of neck garment between the been washing only one ear. publishing of this issue and the next. Helen Hughes expressed her regrets that Every girl subscriber to the Easrerner will Chester Pyles was not elected Treasurer of the havea vote. Your vote must be in by the Fri- Senior Class. There was method in her madness. Lois Crown was seen at the Rialto with a friend. time to look over the new Christmas ties. All day after New Year's day. This will give you : Yes, and it was masculine, too. right,--boys, do your stuff! ! Se ———«_« « December 1927 THE EASTERTER—21 if S mn BeBe Around The Bank When Miss Gaines congratulated George Clark on his promotion to the rank of First Lieutenant, why did he become so extraordi- narily happy that he threw his pencil to the far corner of the room, ran his fingers through his hair, and finally had to give up work for the whole period because his hands were trembling in such an unmilitary fashion? For about a week after the Merrill Club’s Hallowe’en Dance, Alma Hickox suffered from stiffened muscles which she said resulted from riding in the rumble seat. Have you noticed that Miss Hardy is let- ting her hair grow? Arthur Zahn seems to have bows and ar- rows on a certain young lady with green eyes. Sounds interesting. And, speaking of bows and arrows, Grant Simmonds has evidently been smitten by Cupid. Anyway, he finds Virginia Rich to be ‘‘a very nice pitta, How did Elizabeth Bequette ever guess that red is our esteemed editor’s favorite color? Won’t sume gallant young hero please show Irene Swan why LABC does not equal LXYZ. Dorothy Donnella “‘kodaks’’ as she goes. Almost every week she brings a new batch of pictures to school. Who says it doesn’t pay to advertise? Catharine Bixler is the Bank detective and scandal reporter. Journalistic writing cer- tainly has trained her ‘‘nose for news.” Just exactly why is Ursula Hancock going to New York, Christmas? Didn’t she say something about Joe’s meeting her? Who can tell? Johnny Riecks, in English: The conflagaration caused the iron and brass to alamagate. One of the Alumni, Johnny Roper, is hoping that Olivia Atherton will never graduate from Eastern. She forgot to give him some of the ‘eats’! at a recent sorority meeting. What to give Teddy Bishoff for Christmas is completely filling the mind of Rosalie Goodhart. Our cute little co-ed Milly Offutt has been seen rather often in the company of William Rit- tenhouse. Good luck, Bill. Bernard Smith seems to be quite the thing in 2233, Some folks say he is girl-shy, but Julia Fick says “‘no.’’ Cynthia Eldridge and Ralph Day seem to have quite a “‘case” now that “Sap”? Allman is not here to stand up for his rights. Dick Portch used to be “‘the fellow who rides up and down East Capitol Street in his Ford, alone’’--but no tore. “‘The Four Horsemen,” Robert Scott, Blaine Harrell, Harvey Connick, and Wallace Bruder, are the life of Miss Shelp’s fifth period math class. “Geinie’? Hoffman and a certain young mem- ber of Theta Alpha Chi are stepping out together rather extensively here of late. How about it, Mildred? : ‘Little Eaton’? Chalkley and ‘“‘Big Eaton’’ Chalkley are having a very exciting contest to decide which one deserves the title “‘lover’’— but Jimmy Munro is beating both of them bya large margin. What? Has Aggie Gallagher added another he-man to her already lengthy list? Wasn’t that Raeburn Deane with her after the Fall Show? Has “‘Smoky ? Wood yet found any use for the basket he was given at the football dinner? We hope not! 2 ee ee ‘ Sea, x e Beate es SBE e Beet ss ait Seat es 2; EASTERTER—22 Missed by the Minstrels Bushong: Yassar, dat hoss of mine am de fast- est hoss in de world. He could run a mile a min- ute if it warn’t fo’ one thing. Paber: What's that? Bushong: De distance am tov long fo’ the shortness ob the time. Card in Kasterner: Thursday I Jost a gold waten which I valued very highly. Immediately I inserted an ad in your Jost-and-found column and waited. Yesterday 1 went home and found the watch in the pocket of another suit. God bless your paper. ‘Tommy Neff: of my mind. Clarke Harper: Oh, I wouldn’t. You haven't any to spare. I’m going to give her a piece All-American Football Team (Selected by T. Cappelli-Flunk College.) Pos Players Colleges LE. Fountain Penn. 0140, Flour Minnesota L.G. Lock Yale Center Smoke Pittsburgh R.G. ‘Toothpaste Colgate R.T. Wheat Nebraska R.E. Poorman Nota Dime Q.B. Twain William and Mary L.H.B. Grayes Washington and Lee R.H.B. Black Brown eB: Gunman Chicago Honornasce Mention Hills of Tennessee Battle of Gettysburg Fruit of California Tomb of George Washington Flood of Mississippi r had pneumatic Haworth: Eve : nie Woat kind of lung disease is that? jr aham + ‘A Different Dame Greenwell; What a fine statue that is! iree : ster’ e Tez. It’s alubaster, Isa ; ah Rittenhouse: No, that’s Aphrodite. Maybe Hash Recipe for salad as made by domestic science lass: Turn icebox upside down, shake thorough- class. ly until well mixed. Serve with forks, Nip: Give me a sentence with the word fasej- nate in it. Tuck: but she is getting so stout that she can only fas- My wife has ten hooks on her dress, ten eight. Knows His Delicatessen Joe Wood: Ches Pyles’ father is familiar with many tongues. Juddy Reeves: Quite a linguist eh? Joe Wood; No, a physician. Miss Henderson: What was George Washing- ton’s Farewell Address? Kenneth Clow: His last one. McDuffie, in hbrary: Have you “The Light That Failed™ ? Miss Boyd: It’s out. Heard In The Auditorium “sit down in front”. “1 wasn’t made to sit down in front”. December 1927 SREP TRAST Ro PALIN Sue rater RUE RC SINGERS +s SRASEUSTRI SSRIS re TUES 4 Boneae a Stak BD, THE EASTERNER—23 38 BA oii Page Mr. Ford “Did y 7 id you know in Idaho they have to paint the Fords red? “How is that? 6 Because of a new stite law requiring all tin cans containing gasoline to be of that color,” Believe it or not Timmons: Tripp had another accident last night. Mr. Rick: Yes. He shouldn't be allowed to drive a car, He's too absent-minded. Timmons: You're right. He took the man he hit to the garage to be repaired and then took his ear to the Emergency Hospital. . Stufled Date Frank Miles: Did you fill your date last night? Chester Miles: I hope so. She ate everything in sight. Bad Dream Doctor (examining life-insurance prospect) : Do you eyer talk in your sleep? Mr. Shorts: No, but I often tall people's sleep. Doctor: But how can that be? Mr. Shorts: I’m a Latin teacher. in other All Is Not Lost McDuffie: She has spread a lot of lies abroad about me! Knorr: It is lucky that she has not spread the truth, Watch Your Step Mr. MaeIntosh; You must economize! Think of the future. If I were to die, where would you be? Mrs. Ditto: I should be here all right. The question is—where would you be? E.H.S. Gossip: I went to the dentist's yes- terday and he made me keep my mouth open a whole hour. It nearly killed me. E.H.S. Sageman: If he had made you keep your mouth shut for so long it would have kill- ed you sure. Reward of Merit Mrs. Montague: Haye you shaved today? Jimmy Montague: Yes. Mrs. M: Have you brushed your hair? Jimmy: Yes. Mrs.M: Have you manicured? Jimmy: Yes. Mrs. M: Then you may kiss Fido. Grafton Harper: Do cows and bees go to Heaven? Miss Holmes: I don’t know. Why? Grafton: I was just wondering if all that milk and honey that is spoken of so much was canned stuff. He Has Symptoms Herbie Cooper: You are the most beautiful ¢reature in the world. You are the object of my dreams, the light of my life, the hope of my hopes. You are my inspiration, my only ambition. IT am ready to work for you--to die for you, Will you be my wife? Jeannette Seiler: Do you love me, Herbert? Negative Proof Mr. Winicov: Why don’t you answer me? Sniffeu: I shook my head. Mr. Winicov; Well, do you expect me to hear it rattle “way up here? Well Trained “Down, Fido! exclaimed a Junior in the lunchroom, as he swallowed the frankfurter. December 1927 THE EASTERNER—24 as — Facuiul a little excited est corner lly afraid But | must It was Christmas Eve. I drew breath from where I lay in the dark of the big, cheery room. 1 was fearful of being discovered and shot as @ SPY: was desperate. The Editor had said T the next morning at day- And so I Eve Party. have my news in by break or be hanged. [ had no news! decided to invent a Faculty Christmas i There was a great deal of danger involved for, if the Faculty discovered my treachery in divulg- ing their secrets, I would be in dire danger. But as the old saying goes--' I was between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea.’’ (The former-- the editor.) I huddled in my corner more tight- ly. This was going to be loads of fun. To let my imagination run free was the ambition of 4 lifetime, The teachers began to arrive! When Miss Monk came in carrying one of those dogs that are real- ly small suitcases, I laughed in glee for the day before I had heard her say they were the most dis- gusting things she had ever seen high school girls carrying. It was simply “killing”? when Miss Stockett (whose motto is ‘‘neither a borrower nor a lender be’’) asked Mr, Collins to lend her his athletic ticket for the next game, but it was worse than “‘killing’’ when Mr. Collins said he was sorry but he hadn't bought one yet. All the teachers were ridiculously hilarious. Miss Taylor's giggles could be heard all over the room. I was particularly tickled when Miss Taylor said, “‘T feel just about half my age to-night’’, for “‘half”’ was pronounc- ed with the wrong ‘-a’’ sound. But the real climax of the evening was reached whenMr. Shorts arrived escorting Miss Henderson. (In other words, dear faculty, you are all at the mercy of my pen.) Gee, I surely was having some fun! Finally Mr. Hart managed to call the meeting to order and Mrs. Hall got up and read in a rollicking fashion, “Twas the night before C' ristmas.”” Every once in a while Mrs. Hall was inter- rupted by Miss Taylor’s giggling in the back of Notes— and Miss Nard would reprimang ie verely by sayings Donteha know that oe re nothing giggling all the time!” in, nu can Miss Taylor would giggle some cores 4 noe they all started to sing. Miss Wool se eae couldn’t carry her part, was forced 4. the room, iD G 5 thy i ye the room in disgrace. Miss Gardner Tead ea « . ¢ a “Tdeal Christmas Spirit p paper on the I Pirit!? Dy, grammar Was atrocious, and the ideas very Oa. ch. Miss Watts suggested that they al] will letters to Santa Claus naming one desiré of thety heart. After the teaclicrs had engaged in childish babble for nearly thirty minutes, the letters weet written and read. a I was astonished at some of the letters, They were very silly and I was quite surprised thee Miss Hummer spelled Santa Claus as “Sanda Claz’’. Some of the gifts were well chosen, Mr, Guilford, for instance, desired a pair of roller skates in order to skate around the lunch room supervising the work. Mr. Shorts began his let. ter with quite customary words --- “‘If | were only rich!” Mr. Kochka wanted to learn the art of telepathy soas to be able to communicate with Mrs. Kochka at any time. Miss Boyd’s request was a surprising one. She said that just for once she would adore to climb out on the roof which the library overlooked. I: never really dreamed that Miss Boyd had any such desires. Silly re. quests were made for joke books and the like, but they were all so childish I regarded them as not worth space . Finally, all the teachers bung up their stock- ings before the fireplace. Miss Jonas served some burned fudge she had just made and the party broke up with hilarious guffaws. I was triumphant. I had my required number of words. But I dared not reveal anymore for J realized that after all is said and done, the fate of my advisory marks is precarious. To be serious, dear faculty, we all wish you a (Continued on page 33) THE EASTERTER—25 lees s Conmiei— Cloud-pictures in The Sky When theorems and silly rules Get twisted up together And angles turn to squares and things And J just can’t think whether Brave Ivanhoe was in my French, Or who he was and why. I cluse my books and gaze a bit At pictures in the sky. Sometimes a flock of wooley lambs Is grazing by the hill, Or tiny little children play Beside a rippling rill; Sometimes a field of daisies gay Goes floating gently by. Or Africa or India Drift slowly o'er the sky. One time I saw a pretty stream With trees along the shore And little islands in the way, One, two, or many more, And then a steamer flonted by Inst as they really do,— I'd like to go a-fishing once, Way up there in the blue. But often when I turn my thoughts From English, French, or Math, And dream of happy, pleasant things That drift along the path, It seems to help to straighten out T he things that make me sigh. So I am always thankful for Cloud-pictures in the sky! Lois Netson. “30 Christmas Eve There's snow tonight, And the houses are full of an orange light That fills the rooms and escapes at the windows. And when we stand by them, looking out, ‘The glass, against the night, laughs back. and shows us Ourselves, with patches of snow and tree-tops, A curious pattern. We shall turn out the lamps, And lose ourselves in a snow-blue mystery; In thoughts of the morning, white and cold. A mother’s lullaby, And a blessing that bows our heads with wonder- Roru Bet,’28 The Christmas Star A sleep-enfolded world beneath; a starlit arch on high— Oh, diamond-studded broad expanse! Oh, blue ethereal sky!— The Stars! Ah. heaven-wrought candles to light the ways of men; While one, so clear, so bright points on to Bethlehem— One glimpse and years are swept aside; One’s heart and soul have fled To the Night when One, The Son of God, was born in a little shed. One who was to die for us; we love him so, and yet Oh, ever-shining, silver Star, don’t let the world forget! F Allie Sandridge, “30 A Child to the Star of Bethlehem O lovely star! Will you guide me Across the sea? As once you did. so I am told, The Wise Men of old. On this one night of all the year ‘ I do not fear To go so fur abroad alone Into the world unknown For there are angels by my side To guide. So will you'lead me, lovely star, And take me into regions far That I may see the king new-born And be brought home before the morn. Dorothy Secrest, 29 The Greatest Thing in the World fam what you make me! Men and women die for me! 1 am the aim and ambition of life! 1 am the soul of unselfishness! I have inspired more sermons,more books, and more achievements than have been inspired by anything else. Lam the whole meaning of life I am the whole reason for living in life— Iam the spirit of happiness joy,and success in life. I have been killed but I,have never been con- quered! “Lam Love™ Evetyn Jorre, '30 December 1927 : : 2 a A = : x % THE EASTERNER—26 % ° RE Reo ReSTeRSINR i fi 5c ae FQ EER SERUIERISER REI SO, Bree Bator pues REES SNASt SES oe] Or m5 5 y Known Things Not Generally seal (07 Pretzels and cheese make tasty Hazen Shea every night before retiring: Miss Holmes believes in Santa Claus: forthe Carol Meads is president of the Society Extermination of Mistletoe. do not It is reported that Australian bushmen care for grand opera. Theodore Bischoff is the leading €xP0 tariff on applesauce. Robert McCormick never rides to scho taxicab. 2 The youngest child in a Malay famil spinach with his fingers. Paul Lawson neyer eats ” salt on them. Mr. Shorts denies that he is descended from the Man in the Iron Mask. Chester Pyles, our noted footballer, is not sup- erstitious, as he makes dates with both blondes and brunettes. Black cats are a lucky sign for Howar Mr. Kochka reads Latin in his spare moments. Miss Gardner's ambition is to fly to Paris. Kenneth Clow never eats mustard for breakfast. While at cadet camp, Gifford Irion and Herbert Co oper invented a new language. The Chinese cannot keep a straight face when nent of @ ol in @ ‘oh Henrys” with d Lady. sneezing. Ralph Watt is a gentleman who does not pre- fer blondes. He merely likes them. Mr. Flynn’s favorite dish is “Hot dogs und sauerkraut.” Rosalie Goodhart does not like red whiskers. “I’m sitting on top of the world” is the na- tional anthem of the Eskimos. Coach Guyon likes football so much that he wears cleats on his bedroom slippers. When playing football, Millard Sniffin carries rosin handy to keep the team’s average from slipping. Mr. Flury does not smoke “Old Virginia Cheroots. ”’ Black shoes are a good omen to Grace Lady. Mr. Haworth: What is the greatest water power known to man? Juddy Reeves: Woman’s tears. ly eats ° ou going, little flear’’ the dogs.”” —— offman) I wish you wouldn't ‘where are ¥ ‘pm going to pushes: (2 Hol 5 write: ae eal ight.---And promptly stoppeq Hoffman writing: = - What’s @ vacuum? mel: W Dr. Seid [’ve got it in my head, but J can't Sam 11008 explain it. Missed His Cues ‘mith upoo his wedding day, most excited creature, g bride the marriage fee her. Bill 5 Was e handed hi re tried to kiss the preac: ae No Mistake : anny 399 “ave you any sisters, Mr. Meads? : parsers “yes, I have one sister, a girl. ee ey 3 “Where are you living now? at the Raquet Club “Gosh! Must be a noisy place. ” s Wood, in Music Class: Sing so that you Mis: a 3 : can feel vibration in all the cavities i n your jaws and in your head. John Doerr: I have a chance for the basket- ball team. Dale Snell: Are they going to raffle it off? your mouth and put your feet in. Sealped Stranger: I represent a society for the sup- pression of profanity out of your life, and--- Hubby: Hey, Wifey! Here’s a man who wants to buy our old car. : Cookery with a Kick Young wife: I’m afraid, dear, my pie is not a all it should be. I must have left something out. : Unfortunate Husband (after sampling): = There’s nothing you could leave out that would a Miss Dent: Grimsley, take your gum out of i make it taste like that. It must be something you pat in. ei e £ December 1927 THE EASTERNER—27 Continued from page 9 Sapolio—’Tis Santa Claus | Cho.—Yes,’tis Santa Claus | Saltino—Poor Santa Claus! RECITAT: IVE—Sapotto Hide yourself within this shadow’ Then w Baioae: atch this villain meet his doom Enter Santa Claus Santa—Here I am in Sicily. the land of s and stillettos, : paca (Noises from crowd as, Sapolio steps forth.) Ho, ho, what's this? INVOCATION—Sapotto You, fat one— You have most mischievously flirted with my wife. You, red coat— You will feel the vengeance of my knife. Santa—Really, I think there’s some mistake, Sapolio—S'blood, no! In revenge your life I'll take. Enter Aminina dramatically Aminina—Hold on, I flirted with a fake! All—What's that? She says she flirted with a fake. Saltino—Tell us all before good Santa meets his death. Sapolio—Did you say ‘fake’? or am I getting deaf? SOLO— Asunrwa While shopping for my Tony's Christmas gift, Somehow, by fate, I chanced to drift Before a man all dressed in red and white, Who, fat like Santa Claus, was just his height. Yet he was but a travelling man from Rome. Dressed like our Santa Claus from Nome. At him I winked — my mother often did it, But when papa was around she slyly hid it, — And he, just like all travelling men, Winked back, and winked, and winked again; And so you see that Santa was a fake, Hired by the store for advertising’s sake. Sattivo—Three cheers, Santa Claus is ino- cent, Aminina— Of course he is. Sapotto---Oh, that’s different. have told me before. (Shaking Santa’s band) I’m sorry, old man. Forgive me. Santa--Holy icicles, yes. Att---Yea---Santa Claus! You should distributes gifts.) Fixare Santa Claus is saved! Santa Claus is saved! Aminina brought him trouble when she flirted with his double, Bat he’s saved, saved, saved, Yes, he’s saved. « ¥ (Curtain descends a.all dance and Santa Claus How is an Ideal Pupil? Our Faculty Answers This Question To Agnes Gallagher,’29 “My ideal pupil is one who thinks the world is full of interesting things and wants to learn all about them:one who is honest enough to make a fair return for a free education. ’--May Johnson “The ideal pupil is one who attacks his tasks with intensity,enthusiasm, perspective,and persis- tence; who seeks knowledge and joy, wisdom and good fellowship.’’--Henry Flury “An ideal pupil is one who not only studies but understands ;one whose body and mind grow harmoniously and constantly,developing finally whatever powers and talent nature has bestowed upon him.’’--W.R.Winicov My ideal pupil has a wide-awake interest in the opportunities of school life. Initiative, persev- erence,and trustworthiness are outstanding qual- ities of his character.’’--Eleanora Henderson “The pupil forme, gives the best he has, both to studies and to school activities,but realizing his duty to himself and his school does both in pro- per proportion.”--H. Daniel Shorts “Student is derived from the Latin word, tudere,to be eager. The ideal student is one who is astudent;that is,one who is eager---eager to learn.’’--Lola D.Hall “My ideal pupil? He must,have ability to think intelligently,industry to work,courage to conquer,appreciation to enjoy. Not facts alone, but the use of facts in successful action should be his aim ”---Olivia Taylor “A healthy, happy boy or girl, fair in work and play,courteous and considerate of others,studious but not bookish,eager to contribute his best to all sides of school life,ymakes an ideal popil.” H.D.Staples “The pupil I enjoy teaching is one who has a wholesome attitude toward his work, his class- mates and his teacher; who is independent yet cooperative; and who lives’ up to the best of which he is capable. ’ ----Pauline Lohmann December 1927 EASTERNER—28 Dear Santa Claus: I’ve been a good girl this year, and my mother says that she thinks I ought to get some of the things I want. You know, Santa Claus, I am the Exchange Editor of ‘‘The Easterner,” the school publication of Eastern High School. I am Supposed to choose the three best exchange ar- ticles for publication in Taz Easterner. Please, Santa Claus, give me a little machine or some- thing that will point out the best articles when I put the exchange in front of it. My turkey gobbler helped me this time, Here is a little verse he picked out that describes my situation very well. Magazines large, magazines small, Magazines medium, magazines tall, Magazines brilliant, magazines mild, Magazines grave, magazines wild, Magazines, magazines of all sorts of styles! Sincerely, Exchange Editor Editor’s note: The following three items are those judged by our exchange Editor as the best we have received. Read them and see what other high school publications are printing. Be a John Smith We have all read the history of John Smith and his efforts at colonization. We also remem- ber the near failure that resulted from the system of a common store house where the idle as well as the industrious could get their food supplies. We have the same situation in the schools to- day. The idlers of the school often, through a ‘endship, force the workers to make the on frien eir study and labor the modern A casual, “May I copy that� e tactfully, so the surrender ig will and the idler gets the tax made against your grade. The Jo b ous situation the slogan; then, as modern “No work, n° that is unfair to tl teacher? “ me as Central Luminary, Kansas City, Mo, n Smith of 1607 remedied a danger in the Virginia Colony by adopting “No work, no food.” Can we not, “John Smiths”’ adopt the slogan grade,” and remedy a situation he idler as well as to the work. er and t The Road of Life The Koad of Life leads on ahead, Winding its long while way Through valley and hill and mountain peaks, ‘And none can say it nay. We all must follow the Road of Life, Nor choose we the way we go; There's but one Highway, beckoning on, For rich, poor, high and low. Some travel only on rainy days When the earth is drear and grey. . And some are blessed with the smiling sun, But they travel the same Highway. Some stride along with a joyous step, ‘Apd some help a comrade along; Some walk slowly with low bowed heads While some sing a cheery song. Some have for companions sad Trouble and re— And some the rogue called Fun, But they all wind up at the same old port When the whole of the journey’s done. And when we reach that last dread gate, The One waiting there will say, Not, “Where did you start?” or, ‘‘How did you come? But, “ What did you do on the way? ’ The Iroquois, Glens Falls High School, Glens Falls, New York (Continued on page32) December 1927 (at at at See i? Fao: ES o bg oa 7, Bees ie BE THE EASTERNER—29 wg HONORS FOR SEMESTER FEBRUARY - JUNE, 1927 : EIGHTH sk; MES First eee Virginia Barett Ruby Thelma Courtney ities ppl Merlene Everett Ruth ae Marion Gardner Ida Homiller Marjorie Keim Eleanor Hoffman Margaret Hummer Hilda. Katherine McCaffrey Harpe te Margaret Peed Gat Selalediisy Katherine Simons Marie Stone Leah Woods Russell Davis Conrad Grohs Gardner Davies Alton Denslow Harold Rhind Second Honors Grace Baker Maye wn Sth Marlon Siete Frances Wright Curent phempson Jobn Hardesty Repree Butler Edward Roberts papert Himes Elmer Whitney lgar Swick SEVENTH SEM ESTER First Honors Loulse Turner Hester Yowell Daniel Mowbray Second Honors Esther Rankia SIXTH SE) First pieiet Samuel Bryan Max Henry Cohen James Stratton Dietz Lois Crown Virginia Schmidt Theodore Bishoff Natale Caponiti Charles Louis Critchfle!d Ellis Greer John Wa: i : yne Hisle Chester Pyles Clyde Richardson Edwin A, Ross Ralph Wardlow Watt Barbara Virginia Daiker Evelyn Eller Lena Ewin Roberta Marie Fi Beryle Pickford Hackley Mabel a sat Helen Lucille Hughes Alice EloiseLaw Esther Lucille Linger Lyla Rosemund Moss Elsie Seay Loulse Carol Meads Kathryn G. Mushake Jean Elizabeth Stivers Second Honors Ruth Eleanor Bell Sarah C. Casteel Eliz beth Eleanor Jenkins FIFTH SEMESTER pyysiter Bean ‘st Honors TWO YEAR GRADUATION CLASS, JUNE, John Maydwell Riecks Edwin Allen Ross 1997 Miriam Cohen Virginia Facer i Frances Hain Gernand Rose Esther Saidman v Rea nis ener Tewksbi 7 irgini: jessie Tewksbut Margaret Simons Ruth Stuart Thelma Gelgenberger Dorothy Faulkner Second Honors Marion Phelps Clarence Richard Hartman Sophie Lubin Second Honors Leonard Minkoff Arthur Willis Marguerite Caron MEDALS FOR YEAR 1926 --- 1927 Bronze i Esther Linger Carol Meads Ruth Buehler Mabel Hesse Mildred Roberts Virginia Sloane Rugh Hedler Alice Law Genevieve Spence Jeanne Stivers Katherine McCaffrey Samuel Bryan Helen Swick Lucille Tucker Max Cohen Charles Critchfleld John Hisle Frederick Stewart Dorothy Berry Clara Critchfleld Enameled Mary Mourhess Anna Helen Ott irgini i Evelyn Eller Mary Louise Robbins Alice M. Sandridge No een Beryle Hackley Hildegarde Schatz Lydia Swain Carol Meads Lyla Moss Marguerite Teachum Blanche Windome Elsie Seay Theodore Bishoff Charles Hart ih James Dietz Chester Pyles ilver p i Iw Dorothy Donella Ruth Goldberg Ralph wate est FOURTH SEMESTER First Honors Janet May Buck Ruth Goldberg Mildred Roberts Genevieve Spence Lucille V, Tucker Second Honors Judson Harrison Rose Cohen Agnes M. Gallagher Evelyn Haynes L on Cooper Snyder THIRD SEMESTER First Honors John William Gernand Wiley Egbert Magee Joseph W. Rabbitt Sophie Bookoff Sophie H. Fischer Dorothy Edna Lang Rose E. Latona Jane P. Menefee Second Honors Kenneth Arnold Clow Thomas Nally Edna May Creel Josephine de Fabio Alma E. Gemeny Evelyn Dorothy West Adolphus May Worley SECOND SEMESTER First Honers Clara Critchfleld Mary F. Mourhess Frederick Stewart Dorothy Donella Karolina Johanna Hedler Virginia Sloane Helen Swick Donald Craig Bernadette Achstettcr Marion E. Fick Hazel Nellie Hartley Margaret Hcintt Dorothy Berry Lois Dennison Anna Helen Ott Mary C. Richardson Mary Reid Mary L. Robbins Allie Maude Sandridge Hildegarde Schatz Louise Schmid Lydia Swain Marguerite Teachum Blanche Windome Margaret Wolf Charles Hart Second Honors Grace Lois Nelson Mary Thomas Helen L. Turner Carol F. Warner Marion Webb Milton L. Grimes William Steiner Harold Swift FIRST SEMESTER First Honors Henrietta Belnick Sylvia Donovitz Bessie Furr Dorothy Gatewood Anna Hunter Margaret Thompson Marie Verdi Isaac Janofsky John Meads William Smith Serond Honors Lois Belfield Ruth Brady Virginia Hoffman Margaret Holtzclaw Catherine Klappas Helen Linger Margaret Lewis Alice May Dorothy Payne Dorothy Russell December 1927 THE EASTERNER—30 ETRE ER QO 0) BEseRE Twenty-seven Eastern High School graduates have entered the Freshman class at George Wash- ington University this fall. They are: Virginia Barret, James Brearly, Dorthy Black, Virginia Coffman, Margaret Cook, Allan Cross, David Dyer, Sacket Duryee, Warren Dyson Ruth Jarvis, Marjorie Kein, Samuel McGlathery, Emily May, Mary May, Carl Martin, James Madison, George Roberts, Harry Rosen’ Pauline Roth, Henry Ronning, Eunice Smith, Paul Spalding, Karlton Stein, Jasper Torcasio, Julia Wayland, Marion West, and Margaret Woods. Some sixty former students of Eastern High School who are now attending the Southern Bro- thers’ Business University have formed an Eastern High Club, according to information received by the Easterner. Miss Ethel Mae Frame has been elected president of the club; Miss Thelma Court- ney, vice-president; and Miss Lucille Waddell, secretary-treasurer. The club will function as a social organization and will hold weekly meetings at the school. Among the charter members are Mary Gastrock, Hilda Koontz, Olga Waddell, Edith Deale, Dor- othy Herold, Margaret Grant, Frances Kane, Amanda Fisher, Dorothy Allen, Elizabeth Boyd, Ervilla Rolff, ‘Athlyn Spahr, Ethel Mae Frame, Mary Jameson, Clyta Thorne, Thelma Courtney, Mary Kelso, Margaret Edwards, Rose D’Antuono, Thelma Geigenberger, Mary Wertman, Victoria Kissal, and Kathleen Cave. The club’s president, Ethel Mae Frame, has in- vited students to visit the Southern School and be- come reacquainted with classmates who are pre- paring to meet the world on business grounds. “We are getting ready to corner the nation’s gold,’ she said, “‘and want our fellow students to see how we are doing it. ? George Keckler: My feet aren’t so big. I can get on lots of girls’ shoes. Howard Lady: I’ll bet you can—especially on a dance floor. ALumul Marriages ‘A, Newcomb, 12, to Dr. Abner iss Mary Miss - aha 1 Nove! aE es McCalip to Mr. John Bullough iss Ma on October 21. Deaths II, 702, at Cleveland, Ohio oan was elected president ‘eacher’s College, George at the election held last Hugh S. Hi Ruth Greenwood, of the junior class of T Washington University, eae Angel, '25, a former Easterner editor has been elected to the board of editors of the “Hatchet” of George Washington University. Thi. is the first time a sophomore has ever been elected to the board. Congratulations, Herbert! Sports (Continued from Page 19) Standing of Teams Team Wines ects Eastern Sk 750 Tech See ieee 150, Central Sanne :750 Business 173) 5250 Western 07 6 000 Results Tech 27— Eastern 0 Central 1— Business 0 (forfeit) Tech 6 — Western 0 Eastern 14— Business 6 Central 12—Tech 0 Eastern 6 -- Western 0 Tech 7 -- Business 0 Eastern 26 — Central 0 Business 6 -- Western 0 Central 13 —Western7 Fifty-fifty Hazen Shea: Mabelann says she thinks I’m a wil. Dot Dunmire: Well, she’s half right. THE EASTERNER—31 vs (Continued JSrom page 6) Why, what’s the matter?”? can't get my characters to doa thing! They just won’t act! Elaine, come here!” Hovering just above the elusive, laughed fingers. “Flaine, come back ! not in the city; thereare No cities, yet. back, I say! Rodaro can’t doa th are back home! “Rodaro. I know Elaine is messing all up, but can’t you do coe oe he she wondered, ‘‘] ie Paper, Elaine, lovely, � gliding through Miss Spenser’s You live in this castle, Come ing until you next month,”’ he informed Miss Spenser one afternoon as he was working in her section. “What's the matter, Rod?’’ Miss Spenser, look- ing up from a senior’s impressions of the classic period. Rod glanced over his story thoughtfully. “Why, I just don’tknow. I’ve run out of ideas, for one thing. And thecharacters--why, they’re impossible!’ Hesmiled. ‘‘We’ve had so many arguments that working with them has become something of an endurance test--for all of us! But that’s really my own fault; I should let them act. Only they refuse to, at present!’’ Is change your part a little, if [ must. Please, Rodaro! Just omit the wedding altogether. Wait--you can have Marguerite--Oh, why won’t “That’s the trouble with most of them,’’ Miss Spenser remarked. Rod, who had begun to pace up and down the aisle, turned abruptly. oe that do? “The worst of it is that I must have it in for $y Te 1 : Listen, you two must do Something! Who’s the next month. I promised the editor. They 4 writing this story anyway? need a Christmas story !”” ’ But when characters are wilful, what is an au- “A Christmas story?” Miss Spenser straight- thor to do? Ya gate ened up. ‘‘Rod,’? she began in a queer voice, a voice at once stiff and excited, could you-- could you do something for me2”” ‘Why, yes, anything that I can,’’ Rod an- swered, clearly puzzled. “Then I'll tell you what it is.” She spoke hurriedly. “‘T have an idea fora story, but I’ve never becn able to write it. You could do it. I want you to take this Idea and write it up asa Christmas story | ? Miss Spenser suddenly |, her arm. “T never can---write---this story--neyer---”? Theyears glideby, smoothly and softly. Class- es come, classes go; Faces of pupils become an z indistinct blur, with now and then something clearer. Oceasionally there cuts clean and sharp ge across the surface-line an unusual personality. Such a one was Rod Anderson. Before he had been a week in Miss Spenser’s English 7 she was aware of it. laid her head down on And so it was that Rod came in every after- noon with pen and paper, and he and Miss Spens- His looks alone would have attracted notice, Soc” EHC cunt Hnstee Uericlice. even ifhad had no literary ability. Hewasslen- _ SGGae an Recs Hod eae der and dark, with long, sensitive fingers and a Huo a hae) she san)the wrong ae quick, wonderful smile. Let’s bring her forward a few centuries, ems Ro- But when he wrote, one forgot even his looks, dare needs change of'scenery too, He isn’t we his voice, and his smile, for he inti RSietiert husband for Elaine. You see, he has always been ; . yle : ‘ cy ’ = was magical. He could takea fragment of feel- interested! in’ Marguerite. “I’m Sole toa make : aa these changes right away.’’ ing and bend it into a poem or story that was as Miss Spenser, wonderingly, watched him. unforgettable as it was charming. How thrilling to see her story growing before her Rod was new at the school, having come from eyes; to see Elaine, willing and docile at first, the Middle West the summer before. He was humbly fo llowing Rod, and later gaining confi- soon on the staff of the school paper, of course, dence which resulted in marvelous acting! ““l’m going to take it home now and finish it,’’ Rod announced one day, ‘‘and then you'll see it complete, when it’s printed.” (Continued on page 33) class EER ee Mat aah and he and Miss Spenser, who was faculty advis- er, became firm friends. “T don’t believe I can get this story in for December 1927 THE EASTERNER—32 S 3 ES Si (Continued from page 28) Do You Follow Us? The Cheerleader mounts the main platform the day before a game, and ina Toud, clear yoice, asks if the assembled team backers are with him in a big yell for the old school. Upon receiving as a fitting answer, 4 crashing chorus of yeas, he begins his arm waving and jaw action. A reverberation rocks the foundation of the school for a space of time, closely followed by similar periodic dittos. After the last vyeal of the Jast yell has died, the cheerleader is con- gratulated by friends. Yes, he is darn well pleas- ed with the rooting section. Now if they'll come through as well at the game tomorrow! The day--the hour of the game! ‘The opposing team trots out amidst a perfectly organized yell from the stands. It puts pep and vitality into a man to hear that. They snap briskly in and out of their pcsitions. Darn good form. Snappy ac- tion! Then our team trots out and goes through the signals. Naturally they expect a yell. They see, out of the corners of their eyes, the cheer- leader raise his mezaphone to his lips. They bear a loud crash of eas which sounds like the bleachers falling. O Boy! the school is going to give ’emacheer! Their chests swell out; the fronts of their jerseys stretch taut. They’re going to get a cheer. The cheerleader swings one arm over his head and down. U! His other arm! RAH! -ah. The tail- “ah ? was from a few people drag- ging along. A great fear gnaws at the cheerlead- er’s heart. The second RAH! of the cheer is assembly given while his arm is only half way through the S next motion. His fear is confirmed! The rooters are now racing to keep up with a few who are ahead, The cheerleader frantically flails his arms, in a wild endeavor to catch up. The breach wid- ens between them all. You know the result. The moral of this story is: Elect a fellow to lead cheers, and then Jet him lead them; not fol- low them. It is the cheerleader’s business to study the game, and to know when to lead a cheer. Don’t razz him and call for a cheer; he may have orders from the coach, —The Comet, West Division High School, Mil- waukee, Wisconson. jen? i alien? -What is 20 ; gas yy ho is born outside of his Teu 5 A person W Pupil native Jand. ice of South High-- — stter keep your eyes op ‘Telen, You had better I ay today.” “why?” ‘Well, you W' closed, wou funny walking around wit}, auld loo! awe Jdn t your Bee --Retina-- understand that Jane is quite � Freshman: toe dancer. Senior: practice dancing 0 to be. She had enough s last evening. The Red and White-- beenr”’ She ought n my toe! “Franky! Where have you asked 5 Frank came in at 1 A. M. Mrs. Davis, ® “T've had a date. “what! With that dirty shirt?” “Naw, with Doris.”” soe Voice of South High-- ieee Sees “Oh,--l just saw big fish so long--under : the ice.”” “Nonsense. reflection ”” I’m certain it was only your --Voice of South High-- Curses! t inevitably the hour drew near. Ey- Slowly bu as fastened on tht clock, ery eye in the room W whose luminated dial shown forth in the darkness, whose tick-tock told of the approaching hour, Not a sound was heard in the room save when a sharp in-taken breath showed that someone was aware of the dreaded time. ““Tust fifteen minutes more,” a husky voice whispered. Fifteen minutes would bring midnight, the wi ches’ hour, when strange things happen. All were breathless—it was now twelve o’clock, the zero hour: Now it would bring the long-awaited something that silenced the occupants of the room. Ah! a mufiled tread was heard in the hall. The man shuddered in dreaded apprehension, “Regina, Regina, it’s twelve o’clock. Tell the young man good night.” Davin Poerser, 30 Dcember L927 THE EASTERNER— —83 A CHRISTMAS CAROL There's a star in the East, There's a flock on the hill; There are shepherds seated And all is still, : Suddenly angels Appear in the sky. They are telling good tidings To the shepherds nearby, “Away in a Manger In Bethelehem’s stall, Has come a small babe To be King o'er us all. “Let the star be thy guide AS ye go on your way To worship thy saviour, The Child born today,’’ The shepherds arose, And they journeyed afar, Till they came to a mi Above it, the star, In the stall stood three wise men And there, on the hay, With His mother bent o'er him, The Lord Jesus lay. ; Joseph stood by The crude little bed And a bright light encirled The holy babe’s head, Ah, little knew they What a wonderful thing Had happened to them In the birth of their King. anger,— But we realize our blessings, And now every year We give unto others Both gifts and good cheer, For ‘tis joyful to give, And ‘tis joyful to sing On Christmas, the birthday Of Jesus, our King. Manrna Hones, '28 Faculty Notes (Continued from page 24) Merry Christmas! This is a good season of the year to appreciate our friends. Certainly we have no better friends than our teachers. May the peace, joy, and love of the Christmas season abide with you in the coming year. (Continued from page 31) The days fairly flew, and nearer came the Christmas vacation. The day before the holidays the “‘Review’’ came out. However, one’s sec- tion must be dismissed, even when there isa story in the “‘Reyiew’’ that one wants to see. But at last they were gone and Miss Spenser was turning over the pages with fingers that had suddenly grown cold and clumsy. Oh--at last--Miss Spenser read breathlessly. Why--it was beautiful--beautiful. Her Idea, on the page in front of her! And then she was aware that Rod had come in. “I want to thank you, Miss Spenser, for the idea in this story. It’s really your story, you know.” : Her story! Her story! Miss Spenser turned away suddenly. What was she crying for, any- way? There was nothing to cry about. Yet she was glad to cry; at least, it proved that she would never be Sensible! “‘My story !’? She turned around. “Tt’s a good story, Rod,”’ she said. Ruru Bett, °28 (Continued from page 16) points and thereby slow up the game, or as boys themselves express it, “‘make the game salty.”? But, as Mr.Simon points out, foul words never made anyone a better athlete; and constant bickering over the official’s decisions never won a game. In fact, such practice cheapens and dulls a contest of any kind. It is the fellow who keeps his head and plays with a fighting, but not a quarrelsome, spirit who is of the greatest value to a team. Indeed, one may find a real, profitable lesson in his gym work if he heeds the advice of Mr. Simon. Perhaps you will recall the lines from W. S. Gilbert’s Pinafore, which the sea salt sang in the Fall Show: “Bad language or abuse. I never, never use, Whatever the emergency; Though, “‘bother it, I may Occasionally say, I never use a big, big D.”” December 1927 Letters to Santa There is graye danger that Santa Clause We be overworked this season for requests are P! a up thick and fast on the busy saint. Not peal students, but even teachers are asserting their wants this year. Do you think he will be shock- ed when he receives such notes as this: Dear Santa Claus, : I've been a real good teacher since Jast Chris mas, so will you please give me a long, Jong vac- ation and lots of peaches but don’t bother to bring me any nuts. Yours truly, Ella M. Monk Miss Egbert wants a bull-dog for Christmas-—- real ugly English bull. He has to be bow-legged and it is absolutely imperative that he have two very prominent teeth that stick out like tusks. Mrs. Sams is so used to sailing along in her sporty Nash that it might make her feel more natural if Santa Claus left her a pair of roller- skates to expedite her jaunts thru the corridors. That might hold g od for Miss Drumm, too. She’s been sporting a shiny new car lately. Miss Hardy hopes that Santa Claus will bring her a pair of ice-skates and a bathing suit. In case the connection isn’t quite clear, just think how appropriate the bathing suit would be if the ice broke. Teachers seem to incline toward sporting Miss Wood has expressed a goods, don’t they? Maybe she’ll chaperon desire for hiking shoes, the hiking club sometime. Miss Shelp didn’t tell us this, of course, but someone else did say that she would be tickled to death if Santa left a rose taffeta dress under her Christmas tree. Miss Boyd said that she would like about 200 uice, new books for the library. Not even a brilliant, fluent description of a mechaincal ‘‘boun- cer’? (as yet uninvented, of course) could dis- suade her. Miss Curtis’ greatest desire seems to be to haye a good time during the holidays. Here’s hoping she gets it. She’s been working awfully hard lately. Piatra) |S g Ls Wi % tea “td pee Edy CAT ONAL PERIOD” PERIODS | I a ee ear Classes for F shed Graduates The alternate educational periods of the co-operative system offer unusual opportunity for the mid- year high school graduate to enter college in February. doing this, and continuing through next summer, such stu- dents graduate a year earlier, THREE OTHER ADVANTAGES The co-operative stadent earns most of higieollege expenses. While doing this he is trained directly and practically for busi- ness. By working in his home city he may live at home half the time of his college career. Standard College Degrees in Business and Engineering DREXEL The Co-operative Collcge Won’t someone please send Miss Stockett a competent uwNGE ay to relieve her poor,oyerwork- ed vocal cords. ‘‘Sometimes J get so hoarse that the girls wonder why I don’t stop that pe- cular noise and start singing.’? oS Miss McMahon was very frank in expressing her desires. She said, “T want a section that t passes in every subject. Yes, sir a section that UW 2 passes in every single subject.? pes a Miss Johnson has a long list. She wants a trip aay ea (she’s optimistic) and a few if wishes its Vy nests of tables for her numerous teas. She says Sid that there must be no less than ten tables to a ans aclvettiser dy nest, but since they come three in anest, we don’t { Merry Christmas ay see how she'll get them. Miss Hawes will probably leave anote like this: sy and diced Are ir “Ss anta Claus ,— D “Please bring me some spectacles by which I may look into the minds of girls and iar, ee 4 “M. O. 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