Harmony High School - Cardinal Yearbook (Harmony, MN)

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Niutta (Unmmcut The High School on December 22nd was th3 recipient of a framed copy of the Declaration of Independence, presented to them by the Board of Education of the year 1904—5. The following program was rendered on this occasion: Music, (a) Vesper Hymn, Russian Melody (b) Silent Night, Hadyn High School and Eighth Grade Chorus Recitation, Ring Out, Wild Hells, Tennyson Theresa Stenviok Recitation, The Little Christmas Tree. Susan Coolidge — James McNee Piano Solo, May Bells Peal, H. Siewert Dora Daniels Recitation. The Gift That None Could See. Mary Collins — Ruby Dunn Oration, The Declaration of Independence, J. Q. Adams — Eugene Hunt Piano Soi,o, Vesper Chimes, F. G. Rathbun Josie Vail Monologue, How Girls Study, H. McDonald Thea Larson Ohation. The Signing of the Declaration of Independence, — Hubert Russell The members of the Board of Education, of the year 1904-5, privately subscribed for this copy of the Declaration of Independence to be presented to the High School. Presentation. — For the Board. L. O. Haugen acceptance, For the High School. Floyd Newell Music, Annie Laurie. F. D. Jacobs High School Girls' Trio Besolutions thanking the members of the Board were adopted unanimously by the students. We were very much pleased on February seventh to receive a visit from Mr. Aiton of Minneapolis, State Inspector of High Schools, and K. W. Buell of Preston, County Superintendent. They both gave very interesting addresses to the pupils of the High Sehool and eighth grade. Mr. Buell spoke on the growth of our school, saying it was second to none and an honor to the community. The advice he gave on the worth of work in declamations, oratory and debate made everyone feel that they ought to take an active part along this line. The only thing Mr. Buell regretted was that so few from the country schools enjoy the privileges we have.

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■Nruta Cmuuu'ut £X chool opened Monday, Sept. Third, with an increased enrollment, especially in the High School. Hy the smiling countenances of everyone, we judged that they were all glad to get back at work again. The earnest work done ptoved Lhis beyond a doubt. Four new teachers were on hand to commence work, Misses Hon well of Blue Earth, and Paddock of Minneapolis in the High School: Miss Skeffington of Northtield in the sixth and seventh grades, and Miss Hall of Spring Valley, in the lifth and sixth grades. On Friday, December 8th, the W. C. T. U. of Harmony, presented the High School with a beautiful portrait of Miss Frances E. Willard. It is beautifully framed and will always be an object of inspiration to the pupils as well as an ornament to the room. The following resolutions were adopted by a rising vote: “Resolved, That we, the students of the Harmony High School, express our sincere thanks to the Harmony Union of the W. C. T. U. for the beautiful portrait of Frances E. Willard, that has been this day presented to the High School.” The following program was rendered on that occasion: Music— Selected, H. S. and Eighth Grade Chorus. Conversational— Miss Willard’s Home, Ella Sanderson. Recitation— Dorothy’s Mustn'ts, Florence Reid. Conversational— Mrs L N. Stevens’Address at W. C. T. U. National Convention, Ora Willford. Recitation— Poor Little .Joe, Lela Patterson. Music— Selected, Miss Medora A. Paddock. Oration— An Apostrophe to Water, Timothy Ryan. Presentation of Picture of Miss Frances E. Willard, Mrs. W. E. Thompson. Acceptance for the High School, Eda Kasen. Character Sketch of Miss Willard, Miss Emily L. Bonwell- C. G. Selvig. An Appreciation—

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Mr. Aiton spoke on the value of an education. He said no one should pet an education merely to shine in high society, but thinks it ought to give us a broader and truer view of the world at large. He closed by speaking of our advance along educational lines, saying it was due in no small measure to the work of our superintendent, Mr. Selvig. They visited the different rooms until the 10:il(J train and then left for Preston. The school will always appeeiate the visits of such men and remember the inspiring addresses given us. The attractive cover design of this annual was executed by Miss Bon-well to whom The Moccasin Board expresses sincere appreciation. The Moccasin Board gratefully acknowledges valuable suggestions and assistance from the high school teachers, Misses Bonwell, Paddock and Mr. Selvig, in planning this booklet. Also to Mr. Haugen, the publisher of the annual, who has spent extra time and energy in making it attractive. To all others, too, who have so freely given both time and effort to aid the High School in this endeavor are due our sincere thanks. IBuhhlfii Before the debate:- “Where is Mr. Selvig?” “Developing the negatives.” “Who’s been taking pictures now?” Has auyone heard our School Board sing, “ Watch on the Rhine?” Too bad the Seniors did not engage them for Commencement Exercises. Say, boys, is it consistent with Senior dignity to take Spelling after school? We are quite cheered about the state of alfairs in the U. S. Senate since Josie informed the Senior U. S. History Class that they were restricted by the tenth commandment. Surprise greeted the information from a Senior that Macaulay’s essays on “Milton” and “Addison” were among Carlyle’s most noteworthy works. Come on, Sophomores 1 Don’t be afraid of German. Freshman Junior . Senior Out of the mouths of babes-translation- “The girl wanted to be at home.” Teacher, “No, that wasn’t what she wanted.” Freshman-” Well, its mighty hard to tell what a girl does want anyway.” In the Physical Geography class aquestion was asked one day whether, if he went up high, a person could sit down and watch the earth go round.