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

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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)

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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?

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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)