Greene Dreher Vocational School - Keystone Yearbook (Newfoundland, PA)

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THE KEYSTONE Boys Stock Judging Team As we review the activities of our school since the publication of the last Keystone, the work of the boys' stock judging team seems to be out- standing. The class of '21 feels especially honored by the opportunity offered to give an account of the work done by the team, and also by having two ofthe boys as loyal members of the class of '21. The members of the team, Ross Osborne, Friend Uhl and Rush Simons, received their training and instruction in the Greene-Dreher Vocational School. It was with no small effort on the part of the boys and their in- structor that the training was made possible. Our community could not furnish the proper types of animals for preliminaiy work, so it was neces- sary for the boys and Mr. Jacobs to travel many miles in search of desirable animals that could be used in preparing for the final contest. 33

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THE KE YSTONE The Community and Vocational School Fair HE 1920 Fair was an expression of real community spirit as well as an activity that is fostered by our school. The recent fair was the first under the new management. In the Fall of 1920 the Community Fair was put in the hands of a Community organization, with the school co-oper- ating. The results of the new arrangement left no doubt in the minds of the people as to the advisability of the scheme. We do not have space to go into detail, so we will endeavor to only tell of the important features. The added attraction this year was the livestock exhibit. The patrons of the school showed their desire for this feature by the excellent manner in which they entered their stock. The committee underestimated the interest in livestock, for the large number of stanchions that were built did not accommodate the entries. We trust that we will improve in this department next year. The tag day was a success when we consider that nearly ninety dollars was realized. The booths conducted by the different classes were artisti- cally decorated. The judges awarded the prize to the seniors for the pret- tiest booth. The competition is strong in arranging booths, and much in- terest is shown by the classes. Of course no celebration is complete without eats. This necessity was provided for by the ladies of the community. All those who were served spoke in high praise of the repast. Financially the fair was beyond expectations. A nice amount was put in the reserve fund, and about two hundred dollars was given to the Com- munity Hall Association in payment on the hall. As Seniors we hope that the future classes will realize the importance of the annual fair and will continue to show the interest in the future as was shown in the past. All honor coming to the community comes to the school, and all honor coming to the school comes to the community. Let us work in an effort to make a better school and a better community. 32

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ll ill Elk THE KEYSTONE The results of the State College contest prove the worth of the Pennsyl- vania school system as expressed in vocational schools. Practically every county in the State was represented by one or more teams, making the con- test one of the largest ever conducted by the Division of Extension. In a mock sale contest that was open to every one, including cattle men, farmers, county agents and students, the boys from Greene-Dreher finished first, second and third, proving conclusively that the boys were consistent and understood the value of records, blood lines and the tuberculin test. In recognition of the boys achievements the American Holstein Fresian Breeders' Association presented them with a large silver cup. The Penn- sylvania Holstein Fresian Breeders' Association awarded the boys a trip to Chicago where they would compete as a team with the State teams from all over America. At the Chicago contest the boys finished ninth as a team, and Ross Osborne finished third in the placing of Jerseys. The Chicago trip was very educational, and the boys will always remember it as one of the high marks of their school days. The achievements of our team will never be forgotten, and we trust that the trophy that adorns the auditorium will recall pleasant memories to the alumni and will serve as a stimulus to encourage boys of the coming classes. A i 4 - .7 L 111' -.i iii ' 34