Gainesville High School - Hurricane Yearbook (Gainesville, FL)

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GAINESYILLE HIGH SFHOOL, 1915 two weeks' practice. lt is therefore the belief of every member of the school, as well as the team, that had the game been played later in the season, G. H. S. would undoubtedly have won the state championship. In athletics, as well as in everything else, the girls of the G. H. S., as usual, held their own. This was done in basket-ball, they having played and won two games. The games were played with Palatka and Duval, re- sulting' in scores of 1-1 to 9 and 13 to 10, victories respectively for the G. H. S. The boys too,decided that they could play basket-ball, and although a glance at their record will show that they were mistaken, they must be given credit for introducing that game as a delightful form of athletics for the boys of the G. H. S. Track work was the next in line. Owing' to the fact that a track and equipment was not secured until late in the season, the results were not as great as they would have been under more favorable conditions. Never- theless, G. H. S. for the first time, was strongly represented at the animal State High School Track Meet, six 461 points being' won by her team. Base-ball, for the same excuse as that of track work, was late in get- ting started: but at the time of this publication, the handsome new dia- mond presents many busy and exciting scenes, such as is presented by good hand practice. It is evident, therefore, that the G. H. S. will be duly represented in this national sport, base-ball. Athletic associations, one for the boys, and one for the girls, were organized at the begiiming of the term. These strong organizations com- posed of a large per cent. of the student body, successfully transacted all business of an athletic natu1'e. They also managed to combine athletics with many delightful social aflairs. For the success of these associations, every member is very grateful to The Gainesville Sun, the Ladies' Improvement Association, the County and Local School Boards, the Trustees, the Faculty, Dr. Buck, Mrs. H. F. Gobert, and all individuals who purchased tickets to the games or who oth- erwise contributed to the success of athletics in the Gainesville High School. The only excuse for not having a bigger success was due to the failure of the people of Gainesville to support. this necessary branch of their school. But it is seriously hoped that this sad fact will be remedied next season. The prospects for the season of 1915-16 are very bright. The facts that Professors Grimm and Buchholz will be with the school next year., and that the school atlords plenty of good Alachua County material capable of lgeing developed into first class athletes: is sutlicient to say that the suc- cess of athletics in the G. H. S. for 1915-16 will be surpassed by no other school in the State. CHESTER S. HARROLD. 26

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GAINESYILLE HIGH SCHOOL. 1915 velopment of the brute: but it consists of games and other contests that are conducive to manliness, pride, and other gentlemanly qualities. Foot-bail, base-ball, basket-ball, and tennis games, gymnasium and track work are the most popular forms of athletics. These games are played under oiiicial rules which are revised every year for the main purpose of elimi- nating all forms of danger, such as roughness. So, even the girls take part in athletics. At least forty per cent. of those benented by athletics are girls. And the Ladies' Improvement Associations all over the South are endorsing ath- letics. The benefits, then, derived from athletics are too numerous to relate. These benefits, however, can only be fully realized by those receiving theni. The contestant develops that love for his school and for his fellow students, who have fought the battle of victories by his side. The fan with his school spirit, his support to the team by cheering it on to victory. also de- velops a love for his school. In both cases this same love follows them out into the world and is long remembered. Athletics attracts many students to the school: and athletics holds them there. In view of the above mentioned facts, the Gainesville High School has been very actively indulging in athletics for the past five years. But it was not until the past term of 1914-15 that she enjoyed athletics as taking a strongly established stand throughout the entire term. Tennis was the first to attract attention: clubs were formed and tennis became very pop- ular among the members of the faculty, as well as the student body. Thus, for the first time in the history of the school two tennis courts afforded much pleasure and recreation to those who desired athletics in this mild but refreshing form. Second in order but first in importance, was foot-ball. liarly in the season foot-ball attracted the chief attention texcept for the classesi of the boys, and thus, indirectly, the girls. Dr. W. J. Buck organ- ized and continued to coach the team, until relieved by Professors Buch- holz and Grimm. The team played seven games, winning five and losing two: scoring a total of one hundred and thirty-seven 11375 points, and twenty-one 121i scored to its loss. The two games lost were as follows: Duval 12-G. H. S. 03 Florida Scrubs 7-G. H. S. The most decisive games were played with Gcala High School, resulting in the scores of 32 to 0 and 41 to 0 in favor of G. H. S. This team then made the best record of any team in the history of the school, and justly claims second place in the list of Florida High Schools. Duval won the State championship, and Gainesville played them their closest score. A challenge to Duval for a return game, and one to Hillsboro for a game were both declined. It must be stated that at the time of the game with Duval the G. H. S. had had only 25

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GAINESYILLE HIGH SUHOOL, 1915 THE VALUE OF A SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ASSO- CIATION TO A SCHOOL For untold ages, the activities of woman were limited to those within their own four walls, but this condition no longer exists. The Nineteenth Century with its ideals of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity gave woman her place, and she with her brother man now has her shoulder to the wheel and is a most potent factor in all the activities that have for their aim the uplift of humanity. Of the many organizations of women, none perhaps is better known than the School Improvement Association. This society carries on its work outside of the class room, and its chief purpose is the general im- provement of the school as a whole. About tive years ago the School Improvement Association of Gaines- ville Was organized and so far its work has been a great success. Its pur- pose in co-operation with the school. is to aid the child materially, to culti- vate his aesthetic emotions, and to develop him mentally. This Association has aided in a material way by beautifying the grounds, donating pictures to the school, and adding many books to the library. In addition to this, it furnishes any child who does not have the means to come to school with the proper equipment, but in such a way as to eliminate from the mind of the child any supposition that he is being aid- ed by charity. It is also the aim of the School Improvement Association to cultivate the aesthetic emotions of the child, and to do this, last year it otlered a prize of five dollars to the grade having the most beautiful flower garden. Furthermore, this Society stimulates and develops the child mentally by offering prizes for the best essays on given subjects, which causes the child to put forth his best efforts and gain confidence in himself. In no way can the Association do more good than by bringing the par- ents and teachers in closer touch, thus enabling the teachers the better to understand the child and to do the most possible good for him. This As- sociation has not neglected its opportunity here, but each year at the be- ginning of the fall term gives an informal reception to which teachers and parents alike are invited. The teachers are made honorary members of the Association, thus enabling them, Without expense or effort, to keep in touch With the Work and to meet many of the parents. On the whole the Woman's School Improvement Association of Gaines- ville is quite a factor in the community and it works in perfect harmony 27