Ensley High School - Jacket Yearbook (Birmingham, AL)

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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

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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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30 THE GLEAM Pen and Ink Club The membership of the Pen and Ink Club includes those taking freehand drawing now or in some previous semester. As a club, we are doing good work. Miss Conover, teacher of Art at Ensley High, is our director. The officers for the new semester are: President......... Vice President... Secretary........ Treasurer ....... Reporter.......... ...................Gladys Fuller ........-.........Pauline Vincent ...............Willie Mae Copeland .............. Martha Ruth Buck .................Beatrice Vincent BEATRICE VINCENT, 25 :o: Christmas Tree by Art Classes The Christmas spirit reigned supreme among high school students and teachers when the Art classes entertained at a Christmas tree on December the twenty-first. The guests on the occasion were greeted and tagged as they entered the door by members of the Art classes. The room was artistically decorated in Christmas colors, and art work made by the students of the different semesters of the school was on display. In the comer of the room stood a huge Christmas tree laden with many lovely packages and brilliant with Christmas decorations. Games and contests took place with great enthusiasm. During the afternoon one contest was “See how many friends you can make . The prize, a calendar, was awarded to Louise Rowland. All were busy making merry with the Yuletide spirit when Mr. Woodall appeared dressed in a nifty Santa Claus suit. Much excitement was created in the room. Santa walked over to the beautiful tree and began to deliver the presents. Everyone present received a dainty package from St. Nick, the packages ranging from a one inch china doll, received by Miss Samuel, to a police whistle, received by Miss Conover. Mr. Thompson, our science teacher, received a little crawling mouse which he will use in the coming year in his scientific experiments. Some of the younger boys were given gifts appropriate for them, such as marbles, rubber dolls, drums, balls, horns, tid-bits, and baby dolls. After Santa Claus had delivered all of the Christmas gifts, he presented each guest with a dainty tissue bag of Christmas candy. The evening was brought to a close after much excitement, enjoyment, and a good time generally. ETHEL FARRELL, '24