Humboldt County High School - Winnada Yearbook (Winnemucca, NV)

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COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT PROGRESS, in the Commercial Department of this High School, has been as much evident as in any course given here. This progress is due not only to the interest and con- stant study of the students following this line of work, but also to those who have endeavored and succeeded in making it a most practical and interesting High School course. How have the teachers succeeded in making it what it is? Simply by making it a game— a huge game which, like all others, has its starting point, its drawbacks, its recompenses, and finally—its goal. The starting point dates from the entrance of a pupil into high school as a Freshie. He begins by shaking his dice to see where his first efforts will place him. He shakes again and again, reaps his reward, and smiles at the little disadvantages that seem an essential thing in this big game he, as a Commercial student, is playing. In this course, stenography students are play- ing their games of “Tests ’ whereby, if they play well, and reach the goal, they will find there awaiting them certificates and pins which entitle them to membership in the Order of Gregg Artists. The typing students are at their game of “Speed—and Accuracy.” Their re- wards are medals, pens, and certificates, and the penmanship students are likewise re- warded. All who are enrolled in these classes have found their efforts worth while and in many cases they have proved to be very profit- able. The bookkeeping students are playing a rewardless game of “Neatness—and En- durity.” Nevertheless it is a success because it requires that all players must put forth their best efforts and be alert in order to be termed a “High-man.” Commercial English students are so far without a game, but the daily pro- gram is made interesting by such features as will best tend to hold the supreme interest of every member of the class. Parliamentary drill practice is one of the main features on the commercial English billboard, while another is the Friday talks on salesmanship, which are given by prominent and experienced business men of this city. This is just a summary of the plan followed which has been responsible for the success and progress witnessed in our Commercial course during the last year; the summary of the plan which will make business men and women of our boys and girls who are playing the game and playing it well.

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SOCIETY ON SEPTEMBER THE 16th, a “get ac- quainted” party was held in the High School gym. Dancing was enjoyed until quite late, when light refreshments were served. Thursday, September the 22nd, the girls of the Freshman class were initiated by the upper class girls. The Freshies were led through the main streets of town, some dressed as bears, others as monkeys. Especially noticeable among them was the infant in the buggy at- tended by her negro mammy. After the performance on the streets the can- didates were taken back to the High School, where they were made to do various things, such as walk across the Sahara desert, shake hands with the lady ghost and jump over a six- story building. Each Freshman performed a stunt and then read their last will and testa- ment. In the end the upper class girls fed the now full-fledged Freshies welsh rarebit, coffee and mints so as to soothe their ruffled feelings. On the evening of September 30 the Fresh- man boys were initiated. After an evening of great enjoyment for the upper class boys, all that remained of the pocr Freshman was given proper burial. However, even a few survived their funeral, so they were allowed to partake of a sumptuous repast with the others. About the end of September the Domestic Science class served a dinner to about twenty- five Masons. The Masons were all lavish in their praise and promised to come again. The Junior Prom was held November 4. Upon entering the gym the guests were amazed at seeing it transformed so suddenly into a pink and white fairyland. During the grand march fancy caps were presented to all and later in the evening vanity bags were given to the girls as favors and bead rings to the boys. During the evening pie a la mode and coffee were served. The Juniors should be praised for their un- tiring efforts in making their party such a success. On Friday evening, October 14, a reception fcr the parents was given by the Faculty and Students. Dancing was the main feature of the evening. Between dances a delightful pro- gramme was rendered and dainty refreshments were served. On Friday, November the 18th, the Fresh- man Glee was held in the form of a barn dance. The auditorium was appropriately decorated for the occasion. 2 V