Emmerich Manual High School - Ivian Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

Page 22 text:

PSALM 151 Blessed is the boy that walketh aright upon the stairs, for he shall not then run afoul of Mr. Martin and be sent to punishment in the office. Blesseth also is he that standeth not upon street corners, nor smoketh on his way to school, nor sitteth upon the back seat in the recitation room and annoyeth the teachers by whispering. But he that giveth not up his seat in the street car to a teacher, and signeth his own excu ses, or laugheth not at his teacher ' s jokes, shall not be forgotten when the lime for promotion comes. Praise be to him who goeth not out behind the barn and curseth when his promotion card is inscribed with C — ' s and •■ D ' s, but joUyeth his teachers during the next term and carryeth home his card in triumph covered with A ' s and A+ ' s. Blessed is he that getteth up before the crowd in the auditorium and maketh his speech without a stumble or a hitch, for he shall be exalted before the school and the powers that be shall pat him upon the back and make much of him. But he that forgetteth his lines shall be much disturbed and a joke shall be cracked upon him that getteth confused. Will Scott, 1900.

Page 24 text:

M. T. H. S. In our school, athletics are held second in importance to the regular school work, and ATHLETICS the hearty support of both teachers and pupils is given. The purpose of all educational institutions throughout the country at the present time is the symmetrical development of mind and body. It has been proved by experience that a sound mind must be accom- panied by a strong body. A good athlete has attained much, but the student who is a good athlete and also has a good class standing, has attained much more. We may justly pride ourselves that the majority of our athletes are good scholars. It is a pleasure to every student as well as teacher to know that, when distinction has been won, on the gridiron, diamond or track, it has been done by those who have proved themselves worthy in the class-room. Our school is the recognized leader of scholastic sports in this state. Not only has the strength of our various teams been the chief source of our victories, but the admirable spirit shown has brought about the coveted results. We have been, and hope to remain, the promoter and defender of all scholastic sports which are elevating and beneficial. John Hotz, 1901. THE FIRST FOOT- BALL TEAM A few weeks before school opened last fall, some of the candidates for the team met and practiced kicking and catching. The benefit derived from this work was plainly shown later in the season, when the pig-skin was sent whirling through the air from behind our line. The first call for material was answered promptly by foot-ball enthusiasts, many of whom, though possessing science and skill in the art of playing, had not sufficient weight to qualify them for the first team. Shortly after the organization of the team, it was able through careful coaching to defeat a scrub eleven from Butler College. This victory not only encouraged the players,