Marine City High School - Mariner Yearbook (Marine City, MI)

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MEMBERS CALLED BY THEIR GIVEN NAMES It is a requirement of the Club that every member call every other member by his first name, to aid the men in becoming better acquainted. Any Rotarian may also go to any meeting in any city or country. It is a ruling that every guest pay for his own luncheon, thereby encouraging the bringing of guests. Rotary has no constitution or set laws, but there is a Code of Ethics consisting of eleven articles. It does not take part in politics, or in any issue that might cause antagonism. ACCOMPLISHMENTS The Rotary Club is accomplishing many things. Our local club is active in the work of beautifying our city, especially the river frontage. It has a fund that is used for charitable work in the community and helps to look after the crippled child- ren in the county. A NEW GYMNASIUM FOR MARINE CITY Since this article was written, the Rotary Club has by its influence brought to our school and city one of the greatest improvements in years. Some time ago a public spirited citizen, the late Sidney McLouth, gave the use of McLouth Hall for community, school, and athletic purposes. Since it burned in 1921 the need for such a building has been more and more apparent, but it remained for the Rotary, not only to see the need, but to see the way to supply it — hence the new gymnasium. 21

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Plans For New Gymnasium — The Board of Education has practically completed plans for the new $20,000 gymnasium to be erected where the McLouth Hall now stands. The building will be about sixty-three feet by eighty feet, having a hard- wood floor, basement, and balcony. The balcony will be large enough to seat one hundred and , twenty-five people, and the whole building (including balcony) will seat about seven hundred and fifty. A large dining room, kitchen, showers, and lockers are planned for the basement. Plans for future improvements for the benefit of those who are working for an education will be continued and carried out whenever possible and wise. — E. G. THE ROTARY CLUB By Alta Boughner (This article was originally an English 12 class assignment. Supt. Greenman had been interviewed by all the students collectively, and material thus gained was written up in the form of an interview, the students pretending they were reporters.) SIGNIFICANCE OF ROTARY The Rotary Club started in 1905, is a national and international organization which is rapidly gaining in popularity. Already there are twenty-eight countries enrolled. The name Rotary was suggested by the fact that the meetings rotated from one place of business to another. The wheel, expressing the rotary idea, was chosen as the symbol of the club. PURPOSE Rotary was organized to promote friendship among the various business men of a community. It aims to better the members, the members’ businesses or pro- fessions, and also has some influence over their families. MEMBERSHIP Membership is somewhat limited. Only one man in each line of business can join. By this arrangement the spirit of rivalry is eliminated. The cost of belonging is $40 the first year, and $20 each year thereafter. Applicants are voted on before admittance to membership. A member must serve his fellow men and must be willing to apply the golden rule to his business. MEETINGS EACH WEEK Rotary usually meets at noon each week, that being the most convenient time for all the members. Sometimes meetings are held at the dinner hour instead of noon, but this is on special occasions. In Marine City the club convenes at the Episcopal Church House, that being centrally located and, therefore, most con- venient. Faithful attendance is necessary, and four consecutive absences will drop a member. If one is unable to attend in his own town, he may go to a meeting in another community. The program for the meeting is simple. A short business meeting follows the luncheon, guests are introduced, and the meeting is then turned over to the program committee, who usually provide a speaker. FEES AND REGULATIONS Besides the regular yearly dues, fines are imposed on the members for various offenses. These fines, ranging from ten cents to five or ten dollars, are used for charitable purposes. 20

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JACK McKINNEY— 4 John” “He has the wild stag ' s foot , the lion ' s heart. — Arnold. Pres, of Sr. Class; Basketball, ’24-’25; Hi-Y Pres., ’23; Asst. Joke Editor for Mariner; Pres, of Boys’ Athletic As- sociation; Chairman of Student Coun- cil. JEAN SCOTT — “Scottie” “Hail to thee, blythe spirit. — Shelley. Pres. Freshman Year; Cheer Leader (Girls, ’25); “The Charm School,” ’24; S. Y. C.; G. A. A., ’22- ' 25; Asst. Librarian; “College Days”;“AU Aboard’’; “Keep ’em Smilin’”; Vice-Pres. Sr. Year; Drama Club, ’22; Camp Good Time, ’23. ALBERT DANIELS —“Bud “A Knight there was; he loved chivalry e and curteisye. — Chaucer. Sec. of Senior Class; Alumni for Mariner; Personnel Editor for Mariner; R. “Y” Group, ' 22; “The Charm School” (Asst. Business Manager). FLORENCE McNEILL — “Micky “ Glides glimmering o ' er my fleece-like floor. — Shelley. Treas. of Jr. and Sr. Class; Sec. and Treas. of G. A. A.; Speed ball, ’24; Basket- ball, ’25; “The Charm School,” ’24; “Keep ' em Smilin’,” ' 24; “All Aboard,” ' 2 3; “A Full House,” ’25; Pres, of S. Y. C., ' 24; Chorus, ' 23- ' 24; Typing Staff for Mariner. EDITH G. K ESS E L — “A ngel “Now awful beauty puts on all its charms . — Pope. Holy Cross High, ' 22- ’23; M. C. H. S., ’24-’25 ; “All Aboard,” ' 23; “Keep ’em Smilin’,” ' 24; “College Days,” ’25; M. C. H. S. Pianist; Typing Staff for Mariner; Chorus. NELLIE BECKER — “Slats “The voice of duty is the voice of God. Pres, of Class, ’24; Business manager of Mariner; Debating, ' 23-’24; Basket- ball, ’22-’25; Capt., Speed Ball, ’25; Track, ’22; Pres, of G. A. A., ' 25; S. Y. C., ' 22- ' 25; Leader of L. S. Y., ’23-’24; Pres, of County Y. W. C. A., ' 23; “Forum,” ’23- ' 24; “The Charm School”; “Rooms to Let.”