Eastern Junior High School - Arrow Yearbook (Pontiac, MI)

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14 THE ARROW ' At this time he was presented with a steamer book, letters, and a pen knife. . Perhaps the most entertaining assembly given by the room was the dramatization of the Hoosier Schoolmaster. How' we managed the big explosion is still a mystery to some people. Since our return in September the room has enjoyed a rollicking Halloween party, has given a Christmas Assembly and the recent Memorial Day program. We have kept our banking record a.nd will closethe year with a party at Helen Snyder's home near Clarkston. MRS. J EwETT's RooM ' We entered the Eastern Junior High in the fall of 1925. Most of us came from different schools. There were some from the Web- ster, some from the Baldwin, some from the Wilson, and others from the McConnell School. All of the eighth grades were divided into groups. We were put into the Latin group. At the beginning of the next semester, our Latin group broke up and some were put, into the commercial group and others in the industrial group. Of course many of us still stayed in the 'Latin group. , , Before leaving for summer vacation we had added a picture to our room. Of course as all classes do we had a party before we left. . Beginning last fall, some of our people went to High School, but a few boys were taken from some other groups and put into ours. , At Christmas time we did our wee bit ,by giving a basket of food, many clothes and toys to a poor family. In February we gave a Washington's program. Our room was the first in the Eastern Junior High to have a home room organization. John Kyser was appointed by Mrs. J ewett as the first President. Miss BROWN'S Rooivi When school was called on that memorable day, Sept. 6, 1924, ten of us who are now 9A's were enrolled in the seventh grade by Miss Brown. ' That winter in the shacks we almost froze to death, and with the approach of spring we suffered from the intense heat. - This

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' - THE ARROW ' 13 On the eighth cf September, 1926, we again transported ourselvesg this time into Mr. Sturdy's room, 202, and here We remained the exceptionally long time of one semester. During this semester we were allowed to choose part of our subjects. Our room had a Halloween party and a good time was had by all. Later the 9B's and 9A's enjoyed at very nice Christmas party where presents were exchanged. We had a good time, but we felt we hadn't the true spirit ot Eastern. When we grew to be proud 9A's it was again our hoodoo to play fruit-basket upset. But without complaint we came down off our high perch of the second and third floors and are now perfectly happy and content to be on the ground floor. We are in Room 100 with Mrs. Hogue as our session room teacher. Now we have the spirit of our school, and we are continually backing it. The 9A's and 9B's had a very successful St. Patrick's partyg even St. Pat himself couldn't have helped having a good time. . Most of us have taken part in some activity-basket ball, tennis, plays, etc. We-have ever tried and are trying now to obtain good grades so that we may be on the Honor Roll and thereby ruin our former reputation. Though we have much harder work now than when we were in the eighth grade there are many more of us who can say that We have been on the Honor Roll several times. Our last semester in this school is coming to an end and we are all sorry to leave dear Old Eastern and one of the best teachers, Mrs. Hogue, who has shown us the many Ways of supporting our school and who has nelped us to obtain a good school spirit. t We feel We have tried a bit of everything over here by shifting so much, but it has been a helpful experience and we are glad to have had it. May our High School life be as happy as our days at Eastern. MRS. HORN'S Rooivi Room 108 entered as a group from the Wilson, McConnell, Grove, Baldwin, Crofoot, and Wisner Schools. and some of the pupils came from out-of-town. During that first month we concentrated on one hundred per- cent banking and gained that ideal situation within four weeks. That, first year we enjoyed a Christmas party, and in June had a farewell party for Joseph Toole when he departed for Australia.

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5 4 THE ARROW - 15 was not enough to test our endurance and so the powers above deemed it wise to make us really suffer. Two long, horrible days filled with torture, agony, and suspense slowly dragged by while we valiant students wavered on the jagged abyss which either spelled defeat or glorious triumph. At last to our relief the news was broadcasted that we had won the battle against our mortal enemy- examinations. ' . September dawned again and brought with her twelve more loyal pupils to join our valiant band which then met in Rooin 306 of Eastern Junior High. . T History, as usual, repeated itself and brought with it the annual foe-examinations. Again we successfully triumphed over our powerful antagonist. . 'When school was called last September, fifteen more pupils, coming from various other home rooms, swelled our ranks and we have had many happy times together. We all enjoyed the 9B Party given at Christmas time, and had heaps of fun. During the week before Christmas Vacation our own home room celebrated with a glorious party. That our memory should be cherished-also because we were anxious to leave some fitting memorial to the school-we formed a league with the other 9A Home Rooms, whose plan it was to leave one large memorial from the whole 9A class. Our first step was to elect officers. With them each room is represented equally on different committees. . Many of our members have gained distinction in the following manners: Athletics-Harvey Taylor, Donald Long, Nelson White, Wm, Warrilow, Vio Trusler, Keola Smoot, Maxine Anderson, Elizabeth Green and Rosa Haperg Declamatory Contest-Rosa Harperg Operetta+-Marjorie White, 9A Class Play-Marjorie White and Ralph Coxg Hi-Y-Neil Mc Nally and Ed. Woolleyg 9A Class Oflicers -Neil McNally, president, and Neil McLeod, treasurer: in the ten highest of the 9A Honor Roll-Neil McNally, Keola Smoot, Edward Wooley, and Beatrice Russell. ' - The oflicers who have steered our ship so heroically during our 9th Grade voyage are: Neil McLeod, President: Marjorie White, Vice President, Elmer Bays, Secretary, and Vio Trusler, Treasurer. We anticipate that we will have the success in the Senior High that we have had in the Junior High.