Harvard Boys High School - Review Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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ll . ' , 1 ,, ,, f The Christmas Dance A soft red glow filtered from above through the gym. tinting with a rosy color all within its reach. To and fro upon the smooth floor glided by numerous couples, swaying rhythmically to the lilting tunes of a lively band of musicians. Through the entrance draped in a billowy curtain of red strands passed a constant stream of gay young peoiple, rejoicing in the spirit of sparkling gaiety throughout. In an opposite corner stood the heavily laden punch bowl, the chief interest of many in their search for cool refreshment. Thus the evening passed away, until promptly at midnight the mellow strains of Home, Sweet Home announced that the fun was over. In this wise ended the Christmas dance which claimed the attend- ance of a goodly gathering of students and alumni. accompanied by an equal number of the fair. It was assuredly a notable success, a fitting climax to the contributions of the Seniors to the social life of Harvard. Junior Prom For the second time in the history of the school the Juniors have graciously consented to give the Commencement Dance, thus follow- ing the custom established by the present Seniors in 1925. The affair was widely heralded throughout the winter by several multi- colored bits of pasteboard. designed especially for the occasion by the master sign-painter, and serving effectually to brighten otherwise drab and monotonous surroundings. The unexpected enthusiasm speedily shown by each and every Junior succeeded in calling forth words of astonishment from the lips of the entire high school. As is anticipated, the Prom will form a distinctive ending to a year which stands out as one of the most gratifying periods in the annals of Harvardls history, rivaling only in splendor and gaiety the original Junior Prom. S9

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' ' ' 7 . f ' ' ff, T31, - Y, ' -' 3 . -4125 14 if Football Banquet On or about December the twelfth. the traditional banquet. held in honor of the team, brought to a stirring finish our remarkable football season. The affair was given at the Chicago Beach Hotel by Captain Farland, and was a success from beginning to end. The meal served was tasty, conversation was loud and gay, and several of the linemen and backs demonstrated their musical and danc- ing accomplishments. Followed by a speech from Roy, summing up the results of the season, came a talk from the Coach, who spoke highly of the team's achievements and of the aggregation as a whole. linmediately after this oratory, the election for captaincy of next year's eleven took place with the highest number of votes going to Hamilton hfloses, who forthwith made a modest speech of acceptance. After hearing each member of the team attempt to say a few words upon being eulogized by Roy as toastmaster, one might say of them. as was said of lvashington, that their modesty equaled their valor. The banquet closed with several rousing yells led by our dashing cheer-leader, lklel, and all departed satisfied with the rewards of hard work. Basketball Banquet Adhering closely to a firmly established precedent at Harva1'd. Roy Farland, captain of the heavyweights, and james Freisleben, two years captain of the lights, gave a splendid banquet for the two teams at the Chicago Beach Hotel, on April the first. It followed in the course of former affairs of this sort. inasmuch as the letters were awarded by Coach lVood to those fortunate enough to receive them. ln doing so the coach paid each man some deserved compliment. Before the affair closed every member of the teams spoke a few words expressing his app1'eciation to the captains for the banquet. and to Coach XVood for his excellent instruction. As a fitting end to Harvard's most successful season in athletics, Tom Skillman and Francis Gitsham were unanimously elected as captains of next year's heavies and lights, respectively, and John XVineman was given the position of manager of all the teams. Coach YVood delivered some- thing of a farewell to the four Seniors whose athletic careers at Harvard we1'e te1'minated with the completion of the season. l . SS

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