Jacksonville High School - Crimson J Yearbook (Jacksonville, IL)

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Frank Cooper, '06, is employed in Brown’s Business College at St. Louis. Morgan H untoon, '07, has entered his final year of civil engineering at the Armour Institute, Chicago. Irvin Potter, '07, and Carl Weber. '06, have positions in Farrell’s hank. M iss Helen Carter, '08, after a three weeks’ vacation spent at the home of her parents, has returned to St. Luke's Hospital, Chicago, where she is attending the Nurses’ Training School. M iss Mary Louise Powell, ’08, is attending school at Lake Forest. Miss Cornelia Wiegand, 08, has a position at the Illinois Woman’s College. M isses Hazel Bell Long, ’08, and Edna Sheppard. ’10, are teaching music in Prof. Stead's school in Peoria. Miss Annie C. Long, ’08, is attending Macomb Normal School. M iss Helen Leek, ’09, is teaching at Sunnyside. M iss Ruth McLaughlin. ’09, has entered Mount Holyoke. M iss Marie Mayer, ’ll, is teaching at the Kindergarten. Misses Ruth Taylor, Irene Cox, Moss Carter, Josephine Ross, Rose Ranson, Lu-cile Reinbach, Agnes Rogerson, Helen JpT galls and Ethel Nortrup, '11, are attendifig Illinois Woman’s College. Misses lay lor, Ross and Ingalls are also taking a course in physics at the High School. Jay Rogers, ’ll, is working in his father’s implement house. FACULTY NOTES With the addition of two new men on the teaching staff this year, there is every indication that Jacksonville High School will he in the lead among the H. S. in Illinois this year. A. F. Cook, who comes to us from Oconto H. S., Oconto, Wis., is a graduate of Ripon College. He will have charge of English and public speaking, and will also be faculty advisor of the Nautilus. Paul E. Morrison, a resident of our ow n city and a graduate of Illinois College, will teach English and ancient history. They have already proved themselves a valuable addition to our splendid faculty. Everything at present points toward a most satisfactory and successful year for the Jacksonville High School. From the large number of students enrolled, we may count on the ardent support of all oui enterprises from the entire student body. So far, we have about 358 pupils, and the study hall presents a most business-like and energetic appearance during chapel. The various societies have been organized, the C elected their officers.-the membe’ board of control have been chosen, w.nie a surprising amount of “pep” has been manifested on every occasion. Football has started, and we hope for a mighty ’leven to uphold the splendid standard established for us in past seasons. From their first two games, we may safely conclude that our hopes will not be killed. If they keep on lUe “training table,’’ there is no reason why we should not come out with colors flying. We hope to do things. Our High School is noted for its ginger. The basket ball record proved that. So with one voice we vote for one grand success with our school and paper this year, and close with three rousing rah’s for J. H. S. to

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The plans for this year are somewhat more developed than last season, ajici k«sr-TH(!u tering for this course- -rrtay'obtain a knowl-'' edge of dividing and analyzing questions, methods of investigation and research on public questions, and presentation of points of argument in debate. Beginning December 5th, the class will meet twice a week until March 15th. Approved work in this course will count as an equivalent lumber of hours’ work in Lngiish. Arrangement for this credit will be made 1 .he'S ector and the instructor in English. he outlook for two strong teams this year should he excellent. Bullard and Weeks, of year’s teams, are again candidates. A n unifier of last year’s squad who displayed ubililt but did not make the team, are still in school and should make strong candidates. AH in all, the prospects for a good v tar in literary activities were never betti Enough variety in the lines of work is afforded so that every one interested may participete. 1 he following is a summary of the plans for the year: Athenian and Forum (open to all students)— Meet once every three weeks. Dramatic Club— Every Thursday at 7:15 P. M. Debating Class— — 1 wice a week, beginning December 5th. March 8th— Local oratorical contest. March 15th—Debates: Springfield—at Springfield. Quincy—at Jacksonville. December 20th, 1911— Holiday Dramatic Production. January 12th— Candidates for oratory register subjects. J. H. S. vs. J. H. S. vs. April 11th— Declamatory contest. April 25th— Annual Senior Play. May 3rd—W. I. H. S. League contest. THE ATHENIAN The Athenian Literary Society held the first meeting of the year on Monday, September 15th, at 3:30, in the Study Hall. Officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows: President—Lois Hayden. e President—Lura Wiswell. Sec’y and i'reas.—Marian Mowry. The program for the year was merely touched upon. The society is planning to have same interesting papers and enthusiastic debates, which every girl should hear. 1 he Athenian has proved itself a splendid thing. Now it needs new members. It needs you and you need it. The meetings, held immediately after school, are always short and spirited. “s—(jirls, think about it and come to the next meeting. THE FORUM Literary Society held its and the following officers March 1st— Orations completed and marking. handed in for The Forum annual election were elected: President—Everett Weeks. Vice President—Edward Bullard Treasurer—Tracy Alexander. 7

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□ c □ c 1 THE EDITOR’S TABLE Editor-in-Chief - Katherine Hardin Assistant Editor - Irene Merrill Business Manager - Everett Weeks Assistant Manager - Ellsworth Black Faculty Advisor - - A. F. Cook Athletic Editor - - • Weir Wood Alumni Editor - - Everett Long Exchange Editor - Harlow Brown Forum Reporter - Elbridge Thrapp Athenian Reporter - Dorothy Danskin Senior Reporter - - Irene Straight Junior Reporter - • John Kolp Sophomore Reporter - Faye Mitchell Freshman Reporter - Frank Merrill Published monthly by the students of the Jacksonville High School. Entered in the Post Office at Jackson-sonville. Ill . as second class matter. Subscription price, Seventy-five Cents. As yet, it is too early for any of the exchanges to be coming in. But we are expecting as many as we received last year, - Aeu - These papers should be given Vice 1’re- -areful attention and the most con-sld ,c mention by the head of that department. They should not be criticized too severely, even though they seem to be seriously at fault. The critic must remember that the ones who prepare these papers may not be able to put out an elaborate and catchy paper. A few spicy remarks will serve the same purpose as a bunch of sarcasm. The last mentioned is never a popular way of reaching people. A few well directed suggestions may be instructive, and at the same time not cutting or dictatorial. 1 n our own High School, we make every effort to put our paper on a level with tne best school publications. And if criticised harshly, the epithets surely stick. So be lenient and judge these papers as carefully as possible. We are waiting for the early exchanges and hope to have them come in rapidly. It is said that “a hint to the wise is sufficient.” This is not a hint, but a broad statement. The Nautilus is out, and we intend to make it the best paper possible. Of course, we need money for its publication, and we know that the subscribers will see the need of paying their dues quickly. All right; let’s have the money in as soon as it is convenient. We know we have your co-operation. Remember that time-worn phrase, “Be a booster.” Yes, and be a booster. Leave the little hammer on the shelf, where it belongs, and use the better way of driving at things. If you have any serious objections to what the staff has done or is doing, bring it up and we will promise to remedy the fault. Remember, we are waiting and need that seventy-five cents. EXCHANGES WHAT IS SUCCESS What is success? A sad awakening, A something that we wanted long ago— Which, won, but serves to show us How poor our aims have been and low. What is success? A mocking bitterness Depending on the power to use men for one’s will; A moment when, defeat behind and years of want passed over, A man may say, “At last I have my fill.” Yet, while the charlatan most often is successful, And the fool loves best what he has striven for, T he hypocrite alone—strange paradox— 11