Jefferson Junior High School - Jeffersonian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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The Jeffersonian Page 12 Monday, June 7, 1926 HAND BOOK A VISIT TO THE UNDER-WORLD WJmton Sanger I am dead. My spirit wrote this. In the year 1926 Hermes led me down the dark and perilous passage to the fields of asphodel where the tired and worn out spirits of men dwell. It is now 1980, exactly sixty-four years since I died. Since that time my class companions of the June Class of the year 1926 have been gradually joining me. I remember that in the “J6” English classes we studied Homer’s Odyssey. When my companions arrived in Pluto’s kingdom, they were somewhat surprised to learn that the spirit of Homer is as active here as he was on earth. We have a spirit lodge where we pass our weary time. It is called the Jefferson J6 Lodge of the year 1926. Once a month the spirit bard Homer sings and tells us of the mortal past. Homer is one of the few spirits that is allowed to know what is happening on earth. The last time he came he amused us, as is his wont, by giving us epithets as wre entered. Said he, “Leo Nedoff, that heavenly gift to the gum companies, mayhaps when you know that England has a monopoly on the rubber industry you will be happy that you have your imaginary gum! You, Elizabeth Baxter, the ‘A’ girl, were you on earth you would now find it much easier to get your ‘A’s’ because they study now with radio ear power.” Towards a group of shades in commotion he glanced, saying. “Pauline Kantrowitz, continual arguer, whom do you disagree with now? To the opposite entrance he turned, addressing thus, “John Olmstead, little boy of toys, what childish apparatus have you now?” As numerous papers and scraps began to blow across the room from some carelessly kept desk. Homer laughingly called for George Andrews, litterer of books and desks. At this a burst of laughter was heard. Frowm-ing, Homer cried out, “Edwin Conklin, easy of mirth, do you still laugh so heartily and loud?” C. F. New students entering Jefferson are not familiar with the building and have many other problems that arise during the first few weeks of the semester. For this reason, the “President’s Council ” suggested issuing a hand book for the convenience of the new Jeffersonians. Mr. Sifert appointed an executive committee consisting of five members, namely: Forest Pester, Chairman, Beverly Bunn, Camillus Fitzgerald, Mary Burnet, and Adele Wurdeman. The committee expects to have this hand book printed by next September, ready for the use of the new students. Three groups of students have made the Jeffersonian a success, the staff, the mechanical staff, and the loyal subscribers. I wish to thank these people for the splendid cooperation I have received. J. L. McRae, Instructor of Printing “Blah, blah, blah!” “Ah!” said the bard, “that must be Bob Woodruff, endless everlasting discourser.” “Someone stole it or I might have lost it,” cried a voice, probably Victoria Thompson, incredulous loser. “You lost it!” mocked Homer. ““Fine!” quoth the poet as Eleanor Mickelson, teller of humorous stories, related a joke. “Jack Gleason, beloved by the maids, pray tell us the secret of vour charms,” sang the bard in light humor. “Dorothy Cutler, sad and downhearted of face, is there nothing that can make you laugh or smile?” Even Dorothy’s face broke into a broad smile at this sally, and we spirits, quite happy and satisfied, returned each to our own shadowed abode. PARENT TEACHERS’ MEET The social meeting of the Parent-Teacher Association, on May 17, was the closing program of the year. The following program was given: Song by 8A chorus. Song by 8th and 9th grade chorus. Violin duet by Elliot Hoffman and Harry Bertelsen. Selection by the Orchestra. Song by the Boys’ Glee Club. Following the music program, Mr. Giddings gave a talk on his favorite topic, Music. He told us of the educational value of music; and how careful teachers must be when teaching vocal music in the Junior High School. Then he spoke of instrumental music. He said that if he had several hundreds of thousands dollars, he knew exactly how he would spend it. It would go toward school-owned instruments, including a pipe organ. In this way the orchestra would be made a balanced one, and more students would be able to belong to the orchestra. Between two numbers of the program, Miss Wisely explained how unbalanced our orchestra is and how badly it needs new instruments. She announced the Benefit Program of June 10 and appealed to the mothers to aid in selling tickets. Then followed a short business meeting after which refreshments were served. Winners of the J’s. (Continued from page 1) Edward Hoye, Howard Jensen, Norman Jensen, Vernon Johnson, Elmer Lehman. How ml Meagher, Forest M’ckelson, Leonard Nelson, Hildur Paulson, Myron Paulson, Forest Pester, Jack Price, Herbert Rend, Charles Reif, Edwin Booth, Robert Sanders, Billy Scott, George Taylor, George Terp Alvie Wh:te Howard Wilcox, Wallace Williams, Clifford Wyeth, and Jerome Zalkind. The boys who received “J’s” because of winning the boys’ championship basketball tournament are: Edward Hoye, Kenneth McLaren, Leonard Nelson. Cecil Saunders, George Shama, and Carl Sodren.

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