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

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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

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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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y-u- Betty Ringlandk rendition of Schubertls Allegretto from Impromptu, Opus 142, at the close of the lecture was most fitting. It seemed to evoke the very presence of Schubert, to verify all that Dr. Heller had said of the great artist, and to act as a rever- ent amen to the cultural hour. Leslie Mann, who was a famous football and basketball coach and who played for sixteen years with the Boston, Chicago, and Cincinnati Clubs of the National Base- ball League, gave a unique lecture to an assembly of boys Tuesday, May 6. His talk was illustrated With slow motion pictures. Since Mr. Mann has retired from playing ball, he has made a scientific study, by photographing famous athletes in action and then setting the films to slow motion, of the right way to play games. The Senior play, At the Sign of the Pewter Jug drew crowds to the school auditorium on the evenings of April 3 and 4. The play was a comedy centering about three sisters, and their inn in the Berkshires. Nearly everyone managed to fall in love and to benefit by the riches found in the Rpewter jugll. Credit for the great success of the play goes to Miss Kloakls diligent efforts. The seniors taking parts in the play were: Sara Brown, Norma Wolpert, Annabel Lumpkin, Margaret Williams, Alice Al- coke, Margaret Loth, Robert Davis, William Ratliff, Hammond Davidson, Eugene Brasington, and uPep , the senior mascot. Two of last yearls graduates, Harold Lobaugh and Fred Wilson, put on :1 humor- ous black-face negro sketch, which added greatly to the program. The school orchestra played several selections between acts. Miss Holt, Director of Religious Education at Stephenls College, Columbia, N10,, presented her splendid talk The Parliament of the Commonplace,l to the school Wednes- day, May 14. Miss Holt was sent by the Board of Education at the advice of Mt. Merry, principal of Hughes, to speak to the high school students throughout the city Miss Holt's address was :1 model of hne diction, vivid description and a noble message. The girls of Hartwell High are proud to see women speakers on our platform rivalling men like Dr. Heller and Rabbi Reichert. Mr. C. L. Swain, a loyal friend of the school, and a lawyer of no little note, talked to an auditorium assembly on Temperance Day. His stirring address impressed upon our minds the necessity for enforcement of the Eighteenth Amendment and proved to us that Prohibition is by no means the failure that popular propaganda endeavors to picture it. 61