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

Page 5 text:

A,..x-H ik ,--. ,.x L. ,rf fro ni 1 7 Q fa' f l .R f it ff as A N QQ xiii? XX L W, WV V521 g ' I FN g sly . e, , I X , L J ri 'D ff f H 'sq 35-f,5,1' 're-,c ye KJ xx -Lf -ff . fi f TL! 55 ll ,fx RAI,-kk -Xl Z g Senior Assembly On the first lVIonday in almost every month the careful listener might have heard the ear-splitting crash of camp chairs hitting the gym that time held The floor, and might then have surmised, and correctly at that, preparations were in full swing for Senior Assembly a short later. These monthly gatherings of the higher department were with striking success, and were used for a number of purposes. doughty Mr. Schnadig, as chairman, did much to assist in the development of school spirit by strong and often caustic vociferations upon a variety of subjects. At one time the rewards merited by our deserving gridmen were given them before the assemblyg at another, an interesting talk on the Junior Red Cross was made by a Miss VVright, followed by a well known Red Cross wartime speaker, Dr. Green. On still another occasion the assembly listened attentively to a speech on conditions in Turkey and Armenia. These instances serve to show clearly the advantages which the student body may gain from such an assemblage, and it is our earnest hope that the practice be furthered by succeeding Senior classes at Harvard. Alpha Delta Sigma lVith the graduation of the present Senior class a club will auto- matically become nonexistent, which for four long years has guided the destinies and policies of the class. Organized in the fall of 1922. after the pattern of preceding clubs, the Alpha Delta Sigma soon began to be recognized through its regular weekly meetings as SOIDC- thing of a power in the school's activities. From the first it encouraged debating and speech-making, and under the leadership of its Fresh- man president, Jack Franks, it continued to gain in prestige. In its second year, with John Karger holding the gavel, several interesting and exciting debates were held wi-th the remaining high school classes in which the Soplhomores broke even. The third year saw Mel Pfaelzer directing the club,s activities, and many alfairs of importance were brought to a climax. The class during that year purchased its graduation rings and acquired further distinction by managing Harvard's first Junior Prom. The honor of presiding in the club's fourth and last year went to James Freisleben, and regardless of the fact that its various doings were slightly curtailed by strict faculty supervision, nevertheless the club's period of existence was satisfac- torily terminated. Its name and renown will doubtless remain many years in the hearts of both alumni and students. .1 v ' .-' iw ..,'5r' .1 J L ' 1,-. - X 'aw'-. . Q. , we 1 3 X s.4uLlr it-1.1-L X A 'e f - l r . s,,A1,f,'-ef. .ef 1, ff,--W-were WIA, A , X ce? :H. .1 .-'rirs L L' fi' 'li 'l iii -f ali a tg' -f-Il 'S L-x ,, We Q' ' SX., ,wg FJJD- r' H ,aft-c t .'l1 ' sf 1 Rrig grey! ..f -if v 'l..c.i,1'7,.:Ja,.2f -.,.. ex , pe, fe, V' rf- -wL--1e-1w-x---a-f- -..a . . .s . . ggi Y. , ca . ' 'S-... .-...,N ,,.f AU ,psy .PQ 5 ...KX v . . 90

Page 4 text:

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

Page 6 text:

,ft ,-, '- ,N , ,A 2 .V f i - '7 ,,,1,:::i::,f KF x is , f V' L ..J,Q-,,.,Ql,, ,, t,f5,l,,z q 0.2 k ke' 1 3' 37 E ': -A -1 - 4. . ' -5 fr . r YE Q X lf 5' llifni,s-+,,W:lf3i5f,i23543,145 f X 'ls,-ysf-,,-,-f-fs F-w-gf if e--X.,,-ef fees? Ch arity Continuing its policy of former years, the student body united in donating small sums each week into the school charity fund, which is turned over at the end of each year to several institutions, including the Boys' Brotherhood Republic, the Glenwood School, and one other equally needy organization. In connection with this work, the school received the honor of having one of its delegates to the junior Red Cross Council, VVilliam G. Swartchild, elected president of the Council for the second successive year. In summing up Harvard's charitable activities, let it be said that the school firmly believes in the famous words of Coleridge: He prayelh best who loweth best JH things both great mid slnnlll. For the dear God who lowflz ur, fle fzzade and lofveth all. Tieless Friday At intervals on Friday, lwarch the twelfth, one might have heard the following brief conversation: Say, what's all the commotion down at the other end of the hall? That fellow in the center looks like he was having his throat cutf' That's nothing, theylre only taking off his tie, and he isn't so keen about it. And by the way, off with your own tie. You're no privileged character. Yes, it was Tieless Friday, one of the school's sacred traditions. The idea was originated by the class of '25, and the day this year produced excellent results, yielding in the vicinity of three hundred and fifty gorgeous bits of neclcwear, which were immediately turned over to the Boys' Brotherhood Republic, where no doubt they will be sincerely appreciated. Donlt be downhearted, fellows, if you lost your favoritesg there are plenty more good ties in this world. , 5 , , ,fi LX-gggvgg . E ', sf , , -in A X ,X i E W. , ,A if-aff, ,,, . . N LJ ' Y I- -7,11 1--. L-' -- xr:'1yJl li Q 'Z L fri-', -441,71 .Ml -af., :-nf-1, - ee-CN ::L:.- X15 --3, -few? 1-st if 1--xref, 13271- if-, --...1-affs. Mfg. t, , Af , , .1 Auxx 1 -ex. - ,-f jug, , , ,,-.-,,, ,..-at., -.-vsg N M ,fl ,1 an '---'fee-'ere-Qs-, A , , , , ,,,.---..s.,..,,.,,,.1-iw, 1. , ,, ,li ,Dt J , -as-,-:fg,,,-. N,,,..AG-gf 'i-if-qt-,n,-.,.i:2vV W' Ns.,.g.:.-I-1-f 9 'T 4 91