Ensley High School - Jacket Yearbook (Birmingham, AL)

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28 THE GLEAM This semester will close on a brilliant record for the Argonians, to be equalled only by the record we will make the coming semester. Come. Join us! MILDRED SMILEY, '25 ---------:o:-------- Thalians “Hello! These are Thalians on the wire, but look out! It's a live wire. If you try to ring us. Central will say we are busy.” Our President, Florence Quigley, certainly knows how to get through with the business in a jiffy. We have the system in our society that Mr. Smith advised. We think we are very fortunate in having Miss Sloan and Miss Samuel as advisers. Louise Rowland always has entertaining programs for us to enjoy. We have been studying modem authors of the South this semester, and once a month we have an extra program in the Library, on which occasions, many visitors are present. Recently, Mrs. Jack Thomas gave a pleasing talk before our society on her trip to Europe. Our society has an organized basketball team. The Argonians challenged us to a basketball game and of course we gladly accepted; we lost, but that wTas a small matter. Just wait until the next game. We are getting pins and we shall be glad to wear them and let every one know that we are proud to be Thalians. LOUISE LIGHT. ’25 ----------:o:---------- Valerians Present Pageant On December 20, 1923, the Valerian Literary Society presented a pageant, “Bethlehem , portraying the Christmas spirit. It was a play of the first Christmas Eve, the scene depicting the shrine at Bethlehem. The characters w'ere in order of appearance: Medieval Lady.............................. Virginia Averyt Angels Shepherds... Wise Men... { Gertrude Park ) Augusta Kyle Phoebe Andrews Mary Parker c Lena Canant Ina Maye Parker ’ Pauline Vincent

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THE GLEAM 27 The Shakespearean Literary Society The Shakespearean Literary Society is the most thriving society in school. It is now composed of mostly upper classmen; but we're very interested in the Freshmen. We need every good member we can get. We assure you of a very interesting program every meeting. We expect to do big things the spring semester; but we can't accomplish these things unless we have the cooperation of each member. We meet every Wednesday at Assembly period. Freshmen! Come, and visit us. Then there will be no doubt in your mind whether you will join us or not. We extend a cordial welcome to everyone. EDWIN BRASWELL, President. -----------:o:--------- The Argonian Literary Society The Argonian Literary Society has been one of the foremost factors in contributing to the social, educational, and athletic life of the school for the past semester. Bessie Lewis has been the capable president. In reviewing the past semester, one of the first events that the Ar-gonians put on, I recall, was the Thanksgiving party. It was a grand success. Many faculty guests were present. Our favors were novel, and our refreshments consisted of chicken salad sandwiches and tea. The next item in our social calendar was the “Get-Acquainted Party , a unique idea for new members to meet the old members. This party was held at the regular meeting time, and our advisers. Misses Palmer and Grayson, secured the library for us. A very interesting program was rendered, and favors consisting of sticks of candy tied with Argonian colors were distributed. One of our finest achievements was the presentation of the comedy, “Not a Man in the House . We gave this play in the auditorium during assembly period. Enthusiasm in the audience was high. The parts w ere well taken, the cast including Alice Billings, Gladys Fuller. Jessie Childress, Kathryn Meehl, and Mildred Smiley. Many of the Argonian members are now the proud possessors of pins. It is considered a great honor to be allowed to wear these beautiful pins as a certain standard has to be acquired before one may wear a pin. Next semester more girls will be wearing the Argonian pin. Our programs have been highly instructive this year. Much credit is due Myrtle Benton for these delightful programs. A fitting conclusion to our past semester was the thrilling basketball game of the Argonians vs. the Thalians. Cheered by the yells of their followers, the Argonians emerged triumphant with a 15 to 28 victory. The following players wrore the Argonian colors; Augusta Graves, Edith Journey, Cecilia Phillips, Maud Fallow, Annie Morris, and Grace Whitten.

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THK G LEAM 29 Leper........................ —..................Eva Lee Cox Blind Man....................... ................Bernice Cox Oriental Women..... ............... Herald Angels........ Vieva Gibson I Linnie Parker , Eunice Wyatt Light D'Albergo Elizabeth Lee I Cora Lee Roebuck Louise Stapp The Spirit of Christmas—Orville Knight The piano accompaniments were played by Onzell Flippo. The pageant scored a hit. if repeated curtains calls and applause are any criteria of its success. The dancing of Orville Knight was a particular feature. She is a graceful and talented little toe-dancer and in her the Valerians have a treasure. The other characters were chosen according to types and suited their roles admirably. Gertrude Park deserves praise as the first angel because of her mellow stage voice. For an amateur performance, the Valerian sketch cannot be given too much praise. :o: The Art Club The Art Club is a young, active organization, and has accomplished a great deal during the first semester of this school year. We have been studying modem artists and illustrators. One of our best programs included a talk by Mrs. Eldred, Supervisor of Drawing in the Birmingham Schools. Mrs. Eldred's subject was great artists. She showed us some of the world's most famous pictures. The officers for the Art Club this semester are: President.................................. Katherine Byrum Vice-President. ................................ Evelyn Barrett Secretary.................................... Martha Ruth Buck Treasurer .........................................Edith Nickel Critic........-...-..................................Irene Wells Chaplain...........................................Lucile Rasco Reporters ... Willie Gibbs Marian Hurlbert. MARTHA RUTH BUCK. 24