Elkland High School - Loudspeaker Yearbook (Elkland, PA)

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THE LOUD SPEAKER '38 COURAGE Screw your courage to the sticking-place, and we'll not fail. fShakespeare Everyone's courage at some time or other must be testezl. If all our lives were smooth and flawless, there would be no satisfaction in the end. It is each trial that we over come which makes success so sweet. If we screw our cour- age to the sticking place, there is no difficulty which we cannot overcome. As we look back over life, it is the courageous deeds of our lives which we cherish. In the World War, the very soul of France was shown by the grim deteumination at Verdun, They shall not pass . These men were determin- ed to die rather than yield that gateway to Paris. Their courage was certainly screwed to the sticking point . A modern example of Shakespeare's quotation can be shown by our own beloved and honorable president. Mr. Roosevelt has screwed his cour. age to the sticking point, and without a doubt, he has given the American people a greater hope than they have had since the depression. Having given to his country the best he has. no doubt the best will come back to him in the shape of a courageous people in a courageous country. . We Fail? Never! We'll screw our courage to the sticking place 7-A. E. LIFE'S FITFUL FEVER Life's fitful fever -how true is that expres- sion--a fitful fever, a walking shadow, every thing that's uncertain and unstable. Huge fortunes totter and fall, beggars become millionaires over night, life's but a question at the most. Nothing is certain in this world of ours. One day everything is calm and serene, with the sun shining cheerfully overheadg the next day a terrible earthquake or tornado wipes us off the globe. We poor, ignorant human beings think of life as the all important, everything that imatters, but to be a superhuman?-4'The world's a bubble and the life of man less than a span . Why should we be disturbed by petty trifles, jealous grievances, and the like? Destinyffthe all powerful-doesn't give us our own way about the essentials of life, it just marks out our path, and we have to follow it. Life's a fitful fever with which we have to deal blindfolded, not knowing what is in storeefor us. Man's life is like unto a winter's day, Some break their fast and so depart away, Others stay dinner, then depart full fedg The longest age but sups and goes to bed. O' readers, then behold and see! As we are now, so must you be. kJ. C. THE FIRST SNOW Softly and silently, swiftly and gladly, The light fluffy snowflakes fly. They rush by my window madly And ,make me wish that I were not I. First they whirl in eddies, And then they slant-wise go: Oh, how I wish I were ready To fly away with them so. How they seem to jumble, Like a fine, white misty veil. They bring us news a-tumble Of a world high above the vale. The wind carries them onward, And they drift in banks so high, They cuddle themselves ground-ward, And in soft furry beds they lie. J. E. N. I 'JEGM ,AY Nik. ' ' llllt fm? 4' . 1 N! ' 'Zyl yr 1 ' 9.1 s Eg

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32 THE LOUD SPEAKER On December 12 the second meeting was held. Those attending were first entertained by a French skit, written and put on by the members fbf the third year class. This was immediately followed by the Star Spangle Banner sung in French, fi.'st by the ones who were in the skit antl then by the entire group. After that follow- ed ga.mes, more songs, and the giving out of the password for the next meeting. Because the club is an experiment. it was decided that no dues would be asked this year. and no officers would be elected. In the place of officers a committee will be appointed by Miss McCabe to preside over each meeting. This com. mittee generally consists of two or three meni- bcrs of the third year clazs and a representative from each of the other two classes. Much benefit could be derived from this French Club. Let us all work together to tiy to make it a success, not only for this ycar, but for years to come.-J. L. THE E. H. S. DRAMATIC CIRCLE A new project, the organization of the E. H. S. Dramatic Circle, has been undertaken this year, under the sponsorship of Miss Eleanor Donovan. The object of the circle is to promote the enjoyment of good plays. There are at the present time about thirty members, and it is hoped that more will see the pleasure and benefits of the work, and join soon. Anyone from the Sophomore, Junior or Senior classes is eligible for membership. The work of the Dramatic Circle is going forward rapidly. Several plays, which will be given before the high school members and faculty, are under way. and plans for further entertainment are being made. It is possible that the public may see the results of the hard work sometime in the future. It is planned to give a play for the public so that the people may see the results of work and the talent of high school students. Wednesday afternoon preceding 'Thanksgiving a program was rendered in accordance with the holiday spirit. Ann Ellicott, had charge of the Thanksgiving program which was as follows: Song: America the Beautiful School Bible Reading Helen Cashdollar Thanksgiving, the Holiday Frances Pieruch Song: Friendship'y Girls Glee Club A Bit About Thanksgiving M. Finelli Pumpkin Pie Jean Littl' Song: Ship of Peace School Song: Old Fashion Carden School Poem: Song of Thanks Roma J. Ingersoll Pantimime Poky-hunters Members of Dramatic Circle Piano Medley Eleanor Horton Antiques Jeannette Paltison Song: When Day is Done School Other officers of the circle are: vice-president Francis Piecuch, secretary Ruth Wynkoop, and treasurer Helen Van Dusen. If the Elkland High School Dramatic Circle prove.: successful this year, it is hoped that it will be reorganizel next year. The Seniors of the Dramatic Circle extend best wishes to those members of next yez1r's Dramatic Circle: J. E. N. HALLOWEEN PARADE The Senior class of Elkland High School sponxorcd a Hallowe'en parade for the children of Elkland and vicinity on October 31, 1934. The purpose was to keep the children out of mischief and to provide an evening of fun for them. 'Thi- following committees were selected: aclvertising committee, prize committee, ways aol means committee, police committee. In spite of the cloudy skies, Halloween night found the high school building crowded with over three hundred masktd children. The police committee kept the children in order. At sever o'clock the lines were formed ani the pai-ao' started, with the band lending. After marching through the main streets of Elkland, the chil- dren halted on Main street in front of the Post Office building. Here the judges, who were prominent citizens of Elkland, selected the eight prize winning costumes. The ntxt thing on the schedule was a free mov.ng picture for the children, but as it was not yet time for this, thi- children were again ushered into the school building where they were supplieii with suckers to help pass the time away. At nine o'clock thi- children took their seats in the Lyric Theatre. Before the picture was snown, the prizes were awarded to the winners. Everyone seemed to enjoy himself throughout the whole evening. The results were also satis- factory because, on the ni-xt morning, thcre was no sign of any damage.- F, M. P. p ., ii

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