Hartwell High School - Wave Lengths Yearbook (Cincinnati, OH)

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ttg c5717! g 213cm of $11 CEbat 3' Wave We? eTennyso n. CEHE unfortunate freshies went through their annual torment October 7th. Eugene Brasington, President of the Senior Class, acted as head surgeon in a hospital scene where the brutal seniors cut out everything from playful antics to the tfukeleles of the juvenile freshies. The hard-hearted upper-classmen succeeded in mortifying the blushing newcomers for a large part of an hqur, after which refreshments were served in the gymnasium. l Rabbi Victor Reichert, a notable citizen of Cincinnati, addressed. the student body, Armistice Day, on the prospects of world peace. Rabbi Reichert lauded President Hoovefs and Premier MacDonaldk efforts in furthering peace He also pointed out, in an earnest and impressive way, that the question of peace rested largely with his audience, -the Citizens of to-morrow. ' It is hoped that Rabbi Reichert will visit Hartwell often. There is food for thought and inspiration for action in his words. Mr. Bert Wallenstein, Assistant Director of the Civic and Vocational League, gave the school a most interesting account of his hobo trip around the world. It was hard to get down to business after Mr. Wallensteinls Visit. School, books, and teachers seemed dull. Oh for a tramp steamer, the open sea, Shanghai, and the Bay of Bombay! Charles Maish, a student of our neighboring school, Wyoming, addressed the high school assembly on his experiences as delegate to the Boy Scout Jamboree in England last fall. Charles told in a style which the audience of his own age fully ap- preciated, of the greeting meeting at which the Prince of Wales spoke, of a memorable night in Paris, of the various thrills at camp, and of the characteristiCS and customs of the different nationalities represented. The Hopi Snake Dancers, in charge of Mrsi Edythe Sterling-Billingsley, visited Hartwell. The Indians went through their famous religious dances and presented a short, humorous sketch in their native tongue. Surely everyonegs wildest expectation was realized in the weird ceremonial dances of these Indians, their unique and fascinating rhythm, and their chill-inspiring whoops. An engagement of unusual interest to the school was the visit of the International Boy Orators, each the champion student speaker of his respective country. James R. Moore of Kentucky, acted as master of ceremonies and introduced his colleagues Wm. H. Fox of Canada and Efrnim Brito Resndo of Mexico. Each of the young men gave the ten minute oration which won him the clmmpionsliipel'The Advantage of the Government Under Which I Liveih This program was without equal, not alone from the thrilling interest of the studentsl direct contact with each personality, but also from its value to classes in history, civics and oral English. 59 ea

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QDramatic Club First Row Heft to righth-Margaret Graf, Alice Alcoke, Betty Wistner, Grace Galey, Patricia Parrish, Eleanor Cunningham, Dorothy Bates, Mary Elizabeth Sims, Dorothy Rohman, Ruth Wiehe, Margaret Williams. Second Row-Francis Lumpkin, Ruth Wilcher, Mary Mathews, Annabel Lumpkin, Betty Woods, Miss O,Brien, Jane Hill, Margaret Schehr, Esther Gerard, Katherine Hudson, Jack Kothe. Third Row-Robert Haines, Richard West, James Cunningham, William Ratliff, Robert Kirkland, Jack McCune, Hammond Davidson. HE DRAMATIC CLUB, in answer to the common request, Leths have a playh was organized late in the spring of 1929. Its purpose is to foster the true spirit of amateur dramatics by producing, without too exhausting an effort or an aping of professional performances, simple entertaining dramas; to build up a progressive ex- perience in play acting, which will not pass on with any one group. Membership is earned by participation in the production of a play. Mere joiners are eliminated. 58 .L.

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on On Saturday, January 4, the youth of Hartwell, 21nd ifs vicinity spent an en- joyable evening at the Senior Dance, in the school gymnasium. The music was furnished by Frank Hotzels weIl-known orchestra. Although the dance was not lucrative, socially it was most successful. Mrs Kenyon, a representative of the Theater Guild, was with us on January 23rd to provoke more interest in the legitimate drama and especially in Eugene O'NeilFs l'Marco Millions . In an exceedingly humorous manner, Mr. Kenyon told of the melo- drama of former years, giving us a glimpse of the evolution of the modern drama. If there is any question as to the enjoyment of his talk just mention the span of life or Ah -a human bridge.tn to someone Who heard him. Bennie Oosterbaan, most celebrated athlete of his college generation and three times All-American star in football, addressed the school on How To Play the Game? In his inspiring message he pointed out the dangers of back-sliding and of the losing habit as applied to every day life as well as to athletics. A brilliant student throughout his college career, Oosterbaan is now a successful coach at the University of Michigan. On March 14, Miss Graccio Houlder, a native Australian, gave us a spirited and lively address on the prohibition question. She presented conditions as they exist in Australia, and also told of the distorted propaganda that is widespread concerning the youth of America. Frederick Krull, who was a personal friend of James Whitcomb Riley and who has set some of the Hoosier poetis verse to music, entertained us on Feburary 14 with his familiar recitations and his pleasing voice, Mr. KrulFs droll presentation of the Bear Storyh evoked the laughter of kindergarten days, and his T'For the gobblins Tel get you, if you don3t watch out, sent shivers up and down our spinal cords. The lights dimmed out; footlights flashed on! The audience sat almost breath- less as the miniature curtains parted to disclose the fairy world of marionettes-a world which for centuries has charmed all who have the magic gift of mnke-believe. Sue Hastingis Marionettes, which presented the most delightful entertainment imaginable, visited Hartwell February 4. The tiny wooden figures, so carefully pro- portioned, presented the ever-fascinating story of Hansel and Gretel . After the play the small actors minicked a popular revue with :1 charming and humorous effec t. The high school was particularly fortunate in having for its auditorium guest, February 26, Dr. James G. Keller who presented the life of Franz Schubert. Dr. Heller stressed particularly the fact that Schubettls soul overflowed with music that cried out for expression. The seniors, whose pencils were amusingly busy during the address, will vouCh for its logical structure and faultless unity, coherence and emphasis. 60