Findlay High School - Trojan Yearbook (Findlay, OH)

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THE BLUE AND GOLD GOOD ENGLISH WEEK Hurrahl Hain't we got fun! Sh h h: that is no way to talk, echoed a shrill voice from the hall. XYhy what's the matter? came the surprised answer. Don't you know that this is Good English XYeek? Then the light of intelligence began to dawn and upon .the realization of the serious error that they had made, they apologized and retraced their steps toward the As- seinhly-Room resolving to do their best tri help make Good English Wieek of '21-'22 a rousing success. In order that this cause might be furthered to the greatest extent possible. Blue and Gold tags on which were printed Good English were distributed to everybody. During the course of the ensuing week. original programs were given which were no less benehcial than the effect of the tags. Monday the campaign was launched with a very interesting talk given by Mabel George. Tuesday in a very interesting and novel manner the different departments were represented. showing how Good Ifnglish assists in every line of activity. XYednesday, appropriate songs were sung by the student body. Thursday the Freshmen. Sophomores, -Iuniors and Seniors gave a program which was very beneticial to all. In the first part of the varied program all the classes participated. There were several clever little stunts in which Humpty Duinpty and .-Xlice in XYonderland played the leading roles. It was especially interesting because of its humor and novelty. And what is a better way to bring the monotonous problem before the student body than by something which he can visualize? It was arranged that a clever little play let, written by Thelma Poole and Lois Hart be given. NVe can hardly do justice to the merits of the artistic posters which were designed by our students during the week. They were a great asset to our school. Let us hope that in the future we will always remember the lessons which this week has taught us. -MARGARET RUDOLPH, '22, SENIOR RHETORICALS Grandma, now can't you come? The Seniors are going to give a program and you can come as well as not. So spoke a certain young Sophomore to her grand- mother, who had come to spend Thanksgiving with her. Ulf course, grandmother decided to go. At two o'clock that afternoon grandmother found herself seated in the High School Auditorium. wondering very much at the impetuosity shown by the various students. Such cries as these assailed her ears, Come and sit over here , Move down one seat, won't -you , and Seniors. rah, Seniors, rah. rah-rah, Seniors, Indeed the poor lady had begun to think that there was to be no program, when our music de- partment gave us a sample of their work, This was vigorously applauded, although grandmother wondered how they could judge the merit of the performance when they had been talking all the while. Now Grandma , said our Sophomore, whom we will call Mary, This is ,lack Betts, the Senior President. They always have the Class President give an introductory speech. That girl is Ruth Harper, who is going to sing for us. Then Helen Reimund appeared dressed as a Puritan Maiden, which seemed to please grandmother very much. Following this Gladys Needles gave a vocal solo, Olive Bear told XVhy High School Students Should Be Thankful, and Addison .-Xlspach gave a piano solo. Then Grandmother sat up in her seat for Emily Gibson told a story about Abraham Lincoln. I liked that. for I always did admire Mr. Lincoln. grandmother remarked after Emily had finished. But don't you enjoy this? You always seemed to like music, for Merlin Hosler was playing his Cornet. Yes, I like it, but I enjoy Lincoln stories so much. Now, grandma. you must listen to this for it is the Senior paper. 'The Flarllligllf-' Isn't the staff well chosen? They have chosen Margaret McLeod, editor-in-chiefg Frances Eoff, assistant: Treva Elsea. society editor: Harold Parsons. joke editorg Kenneth Shultz, Athletic editorg and Don Stillberger, cover-designer. Now, Mary. who is that? I couldn't hear the name. f That is Ruthanna Davis, grandma, doesn't she speak well? Then Marjorie Koontz appeared dressed as a French maid and talked with a decided French accent. Page Ninety-seven

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THE BLUE AND GOLD Why Mary, does she always talk that way? She doesn't? Well, I think that is real clever. 1fVell, Grandma, are you getting tired? Don Shaffer is going to sing a solo and the chorus will sing another number and that will end the program. Well I think that was a pretty nice program. VVho helped those children get that all ready? , asked grandmother on the way home. 1Yhy, Miss Baker, grandma. She always knows just how to prepare a program. THE JUNIOR RHETORICALS One night, about four weeks before Christmas, the Junior Class was informed that Rhetoricals were to be given by them. As soon as they had recovered from the shock of this announcement, things began to buzz: meetings were held: long consultations with the powers that be took place: then someone had an inspiration and a definite plan for action was formed. An entirely original entertainment was developed and rehearsals began. The program, in the form of a playlet, opened in the drawing room of a rich home. The hostess enters and guests begin to arrive. The guests entertain themselves by music, singing and a short pantomine. The Junior Class is greatly indebted to Miss Culler, Miss Jenkins, Miss Snow, and our Faculty Advisor, Miss Hill, for the attention and work they have given us. The Cast GUESTS OF PARTY: Newton Priddy, Ruth 'Wisely, Richard Hosler, Opal Crates, Earl Hamilton, Margaret Renninger, Edwin Capell, Betty Brickman, Paul Day, Jess Altshul, and Franklin Hoyer. Violinist ....i..................... .........i....... E lmo Tyner Small Brother ....,.,.. ......,.............. D on Corbin 'Chorus ..,................................................... .....,...................... ............,... M t isic Department IN PANTOMINE: Margaret Renninger, Ruth VVisely, Everett Myers, Naomi Bish, Roa Phillips, Earl Hamilton, Alice Kresser, RiEADER OF PANTOMINE ........................ ..-.-.--------...--------...----.-------...----.............. O pal Crates -NEVVTON PRIDDY, '23. SOPHOMORE RHETORICALS On February 21, 1922, the Sophomore class presented an original program in com- memoration of the birthday of George 1Vashington. The spirit of democracy, which was shown through the life and work of that noble patriot, guided us in the planning and presentation of the program. Our aim was to give a few pictures of American life at different periods, showing some of the elements which have gone into the making and developing of America: some present day problems: and finally. the uniting of all the nations in peace and harmony with one other. A brief introduction preceded each scene. After each episode, appropriate music was rendered by a double quartette. First there was a little pantomine representing the Indians leaving the lands which the white men were beginning to claim as theirs. The next scene represented the life of the Pilgrims of New England. It was these brave and cheerful Pilgrims who sowed the seeds of our great American democracy. The spirit of 1776 was represented by a scene in Philadelphia on the evening of July 4, showing the inspiration and enthusiasm aroused by the signing of the Declaration of Independence, our first great step toward democracy. The spirit of 1860-'65 was portrayed in a camp scene when the news of the Emancip- ation Proclamation was reported. This showed the second step in the development of American democracy. , The modern trend of thought was shown by the conversation of three young Americans concerning prospects for world peace. To make our work more complete we attempted to represent the future, the unit- ing of all the nations in peace and harmony. Representatives of England, France. Russia, Belgium, Italy, Japan, and China, together with those who had taken a previous part gathered about Columbia and sang several patriotic songs. It would be impossible to name the participants in this program as the majority of the Sophomore class was represented. However it may be said that the pageant was entirely original being written by: Bernice Beeson Mildred Cole Everett Royce Marion Clark Florence D5 Rodes Ruth Riemourld Elizabeth Porter Evelyn Damon Page Ninetyfight -EVELYN DAMON, '24.