Elwood Community High School - Crescent Yearbook (Elwood, IN)

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N THE WINGED VICTORY A reproduction of Nike, the famous Victory of Samothrace, is in the front corridor of our high school building. The goddess is represented standing on the prow of a vessel as if leading the fleet to success. Her attitude expresses the sense of exhilaration from the rush of the wind in the face of one borne along on a moving vessel. The proper inter- pretation of this work of ancient Grecian art makes its presence in our high school both appropriate and significant. It symbolizes victory-victory, we hope, for all of us not only in our school work but throughout life. Eight

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THE NEW GYMNASIUM The new gymnasium is the biggest asset that the school city has recently acquired. The reason for this is that it can be used for so many functions. It was not built for basketball alone, although it has an excellent playing floor and the best equipment. It will prove to be a real community building for years to come. The possible uses of the new gymnasium are many. It may be used for musical entertainments given by famous musical companies which tour the country playing be- fore high school students and other people. It may be used for general musical festivals such as are being given in many schools each spring. In some cities all of the schools participate in these affairs, singing and playing the music they have learned in music classes, glee clubs, orchestras, bands, and other organizations. These affairs are, of course, usually public and are always well received. The gymnasium may be used for baccalaureate and commencement exercises. Until this year, there had never been a room in Elwood large enough to hold the people who wished to attend the exercises. The new school building makes a large attendance possible, Large banquets can be served by means of a dumb-waiter, installed in the gymnasium for that purpose, which connects the kitchen in the basement with the playing floor. The new floor is large enough to hold indoor track meets, which, no doubt, will be held before many years. Also, school parties and dances can be held in it. Altogether, the entire town is grateful for the op- portunities the building offers. The gymnasium was very well planned. A stage occupies one end of the playing floor. The floor itself has a very fine finish. The building is equipped with the newest scoreboard. In the basement are locker rooms, shop equipment, and a kitchen. The building adequately suits the purpose of the school. With these things added to ath- letics, interest in school activities will be increased. IMPORTANCE OF ATHLETICS Probably the foremost thing in the minds of the average high school student is athletics. At first thought Mr. Taxpayer might shake his head because his money was wasted on facilities for play. He would say it benefited too few. If he really thought this through, however, he would soon see benefits derived by the entire student body. Nothing goes further toward developing good sportsmanship throughout the school. Backing one's team builds good school spirit and a willingness to back other activities. It brings neighboring schools closer together. Although a spirit of rivalry results, it is friendly and serves as a stimulant in making each school strive to excel. It gives the student who takes no part in extra-curricular activities a feeling of use- fulness because he is necessary to boost his team. It brings closer relationship between the school and the people of the city. It offers another source of amusement and recrea- tion for everyone. Seven

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