Findlay High School - Trojan Yearbook (Findlay, OH)

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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.

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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 JUSTAMERE BANQUET There are some things we can't forget and some we'll ne'er remember: some things are glad and some are sad and so we hold most tender. Our days of school like this we find-with high lights and with shadows.--remembrances tomorrow bring their thoughts both sweet and sad ones. lVe'll ne'er forget, we justameres, the banquet at the Elks' Hall on April seventh, twenty-two-not if the skies should fall. In truth it was a wondrous feast both gorgeous to the eyes and pleasing to the tongues of us-'twas managed by the wise. And then the board was cleared away and Crane, Symposiarch, presided o'er a program fine of speech and music art. Thirteen toasts in divers strains-alumni, members, friends, and patient faculty all spoke-for none we make amends. They praised, they urged, they prophecied, said welcome and. farewell, they raised the standard of the Club that we all love so well. They filled our hearts with high desire and set up goals for life, they spoke of every thing that helps to conquer in this world of strife. And interspersed with these were solos. vocal two, piano one-alumni, members, faculty.- Then our Song and all was done, The best of hopes the best of luck, the best of all be with you, for you're our Club and you have taught what we must always do. FRENCH CLUB BANQUET On the nineteenth d' avril, Le Cercle Francais had its annual 'fsoiree in the nature of a banquet given the juniors who will carry on the work next year. Our banquet hall was La Salle Onzeh and our bons petits francais were some of our own members. The tables were decorated in the colors of 'tLe Cercle Francais which are crimson and French blue. A banner made in these colors was quite prominent in the decorations. lt was indeed a most festive and enjoyable occasion. YYe do sin- cerely hope that it may prove an inspiration to the juniors to make the most of their opportunity to better their knowledge of French and that at the same time they may enjoy the many good times which the club enjoyed this year. The program had many interesting and worth-while features. -A., 22. Program Wfelcome to juniors ........ .................... . . .... Marjorie Koontz, fPresidentJ Vocal Solo ......................... ,...........,.................. L ucille Steen Response from juniors ............ ,................. ....... B e tty Brickman Saxaphone Solo ................................. ,........,.. D on Corbin French Character and Customs ...... ................. O live Bear Vocal Solo .....................i................. ...... D wight DeHaven Club Prophecy ..,.,............,... ......... C Jlive Stevenson Vocal Solo ................................ ............ I iuthanna Davis A Wford from the Faculty ..... .....,.........................,............. ....... P r Of. I. F. Matteson f THE EISTEDDFOD Among the musical activities of Findlay High School, one that has come and has taken its place in the recurring events is the annual High School Eisteddfod. Last year a competitive association was formed including high schools of XYest Central Clhio. The first meeting was held at Lima. The contest of 1922 was held in our own High School auditorium on April 28, with Dr, Daniel Protheroe, the splendid American composer of Chicago, acting as adjudicator. The singing was of a very high standard throughout. It was difficult to believe that boys and girls of high school age could show such skill in the art of singing, both in solo and ensemble work. The laurels of Findlay High School were preserved through the excellent singing of Elsie Roth, who outclassed her competitors in the alto solo contest, and by Donald Shafer, who carried home the bacon in the boy's solo contest. Others who represent- ed the school were: Beulah Orwick, Earl Hamilton, Mabel Gruber, Ruthanna Davis, Mary Brewer, Gladys Needles. Richard Firmin, Rudolph Amsler, Roberta Hanrahan, and Betty Brickman, besides the chorus and glee clubs directed by Mr. Roberts, The Girls' Glee Club did not get into the race for first honors, but the Boys' Glee Club and the mixed chorus were close seconds, being nosed out by the Van XVert schools in both instances. Besides being very interesting the Eistedclfod proved to be a very educative and instructive event, and is sure to give our singers a higher and clearer conception of singing from the standpoint of art. THE COMMERCIAL CLUB RECEPTION The 'Commercial Club Reception, an annual social entertainment given by the Senior Commercial Club in honor of the Junior Commercial Students, was held at the K. of P. No. 85 Hall, Friday Evening, April 21, 1922. Page Ninety-nine