McKinley Junior High School - McKinleyan Yearbook (Brooklyn, NY)

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'I 'MANY A GATEERING GAY I A picture of Abraham Lincoln was presented by Oswald Land in behalf of the student-body. The assembly, giving in concert the last two sentences of his speech, Stand with anybody that stands right, stand with him when he is right and part with him when he goes W1'Ol1Q.U1ffflflllltllll Linroln Mr. Vlfilson, our vice-principal, accepted the picture in behalf of the school. We are indebted to Mr. Lewis and his printing classes for the beautiful pro- grams which had printed on them a picture of Lincoln. After the program, the entire student body assembled on Fifty-fifth St. to see the flag raising on our new flag pole. The first and second story bridges were lined with American flags, swaying in the breeze. A bugle call was given and Mr. Brown, from the second story bridge, led in the salute to our flag. Zlfczrrlz IQ.-Commemoration of the anniversary of the birth of George XVash- ington was held in the auditorium. Several speeches were given by members of the oral English classes under the direction of Mrs. Bartlett. His boyhood was de- scribed by Tillie Krugerg his love for farm life by Vica Fuchs, and his favorite books by Elizabeth VV'eatherington. The latter speech was made especially inter- esting by the enlarged book-plate drawn and displayed by Arnold llylen. lsadore Beswick told of the friendship of Xvashington and Lafayette. A large picture of George Washixigton, the third of a series to be presented by the student-body, was presented by Flovd XVilson of the Board of Control. It was accepted in a pleasing speech by Mr. Ritter. For this program also, the boys of the printing department made beautiful two-color programs. March 21.-VlL1Clg6 'Wade a promoter of the National Oratorical Contest, de- livered an oration to the pupils of the eighth and ninth grades. He told us a great deal about his experience on the bench, where he has dealt with many men and wom- en, some of whom knew the Constitution only as a name. He encouraged the pupils t0 study the Constitution, and his interest and assistance was much appreciated, es- pecially by the contestants.. During his presence a flash-light picture was made of the auditorium, after the seventh grade had come to the auditorium for the picture. ' ' - ' ' .-1zi'.:'lfL . ' . '.-..c..:. ' -, L N ' , Q , .' 'l.LL-'.b.s.s...5f1iE753-4 35

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I MA-NY A GATHERING GAY I this week we led you spell--bound through the mystic fairyland of 'Aladdin, or the VVonderful Lampf Furthermore, our scholarship is above reproach. The last few days you no doubt have noticed many of the Faculty in tears,-because with the departing A9 Class, the brains of the school are leaving. It is with a knowledge of all these trifling things, and hoping to see you again 'some bright tomorrowf that I give you this precious gavel, with best wishes and the hope that your accomplishments may approach ours in greatness. Oswald Land replied: It is with great pleasure that I accept this gavel in behalf of the B9 Class. lt is our earnest desire to wield it as skiccessfully as you have done. The characteristics of this illustrious A9 Class which we wish most to copy are your humility and modesty, of which you have given us so striking an example today. A9's-you are leavingg your days are over at McKinley, but your work is not closed. The example which you gave to us will continue to bear fruit, and we shall carry the good name of McKinley with a fond memory of those who have made it what it is. Again let me thank you for this gavel, and let me assure you that we will endeavor to follow in your noble footsteps to the best of our ability. The farewell came last. The B9's went on the stage, leaving a path in the center of the stage over which flags were held, for the graduates to pass through, while the B9's sang the bautiful Hawaiian farwell song, Aloha Ooef' At first only the B9's sang, but as the A9's passed down the aisles of the auditorium, the whole school joined in the chorus, and so expressed their regret at seeing their friends and schoolmates go. lirbrmzry .1.+Three hundred sixty-four l37's were welcomed in the auditorium. February 15.-A meeting of the Boy Scouts during the first and second periods. There were approximately one hundred scouts, which shows that many of the boys of our school are interested in healthy outdoor life. lllarrlz IO.-lhgif-3 meet in the auditorium to elect representative for the Board of Control. JW arch 12.-In memory of that great American, Abraham Lincoln, a program was given the sixth period. Mr. Brown opened the program with a short talk com- paring the two great Ameriwns, VVashington and Lincoln, and he also told of the origin of February,-how, after having two days subtracted by the two famous Caesars, February comes down to us with only twenty-eight days. Speeches on the outstanding events and points of character in I,incoln's life were delivered by various pupils. Margaret Weisz told us in an interesting man- ner of Lincoln's superlative leadership. Mary Adams brought many good laughs from her audience with a group of selected short stories. Lincoln's famous Gettys- burg address was given impressively by Louis Fehr. Charlotte Kennedy told us of the last days of that wonderful life. Bernadine VVaddell spoke of the many Lincoln memorials, at home and abroad.

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'f iv-rigtisivu A Q-ATI:-IERING GAY 1 You may be sure this caused a great deal of excitement, for Hash-lights are always unexpected even when one is expecting it. Pictures were also taken ot the con- testants with Judge VVade in their midst. April 2-S.'-OTHt01'lCZll contest in the evening. First place, Margaret Thomas, second, Bernice Lucierg third, Margaret Vlleisz. April 28.-An interesting assembly for the boys was held during the sixth period. Mr. Dant Millikan, Dean of the University of Southern California Col- lege of Law, gave an interesting address in h0nor of the International Boys' Week. May 2, zz. an.-Enthusiastic celebration for the award of a medal to the Mc- Kinley lfli Y Boys who marched in the Boys' Parade. This medal was given for the Best All Around Comrade Exhibit in Y. M. C. A. Comrade Section. The twenty-three boys who brought this distinction to McKinley marched to the stage, headed by Oswald Land, their president, as well as president of the general section of junior l-li, Y, who made an impressive speech in acceptance of the medal on behalf of the boys. May 2, fi. 711.-lTl'CtlCl'lCli Wlarde. one of the best actors and speakers of the present day. gave ns an address called Fifty years of Make Believe. He gave many readings from Shakespeare, besides giving accounts of many of his own experiences on the stage. Mr. VVarde started Douglas Fairbanks as an actor at the early age of seventeen. and told us of some of their experiences together. Mr. Vllarde was for many years the leading character in the Mission Play. Alai' 9 s-The puppet play vias a great success. It was enjoyed by everyone who attended. Many of the students thought that the puppets were just to do the acing, but to their surprise, when the curtains parted Snow-Wlhite was sitting at a piano singing and playing. For the clever puppeteering of Snow-XNhite through- out the play, we must give the credit to Van Schroder, who guided her movements, and to listher Pressman, who gave her a voice. Margaret VVeisz was the pup- peteer of the queen, who in her high pitched voice, caused much laughter in the audience. Redbeard, who was to have killed poor little Snow-Vllhite in the forest, but softened at her plea, had Louis Fehr for his puppeteer. George Blum, Ray- mond Alvarado, and lfflarold McCall were the puppeteers of the Great-Big Dwarf, the Middle-sized Dwarf, and the Little Bit of a Dwarf, who were so kind to Snow- White in her distress. Kean Buchanan was the puppeteer for the Prince, who kissed Snow-Wlhite on her lips, in her sleep and brought her back to life. To the Faithful Hound the honor of the play must go. l-le was always ready with his little bark, produced by Marion Manning, his puppeteer, at the end of each scene. The electrician was Virgil Beck, and the curtain manager Maxine Cook. The pup- pets were constructed by Miss l3ay's Home Room. They Wore costumes made by Miss llaker's A9 drawing class. Before the play the Boys' Clee Club favored the students with songs. This calendar was compiled by the Annual Staff from writings submitted by llflarflzn l'illl !jPl'. llorollzy lirnlzdiyyc, llflnry flallcrly, Nell Fvnnell, Illaybcll Halas, Vida Held, Helene Hnndmlocrfcr, Clnzrlotztn Hunt, Gcizvtfiffw foncs, Inis Jordan, Ezlillz Keyser, Harold Lccx, Frank Pltll'lIj', J. D. Rey, Edith- Staple, lffllllll Swan- son, lllarn' Taylor, Helen Tlmlnzlivn, lllwgzzrcf Y'l10111c1.r, ll ll'gllIlfl PVagg0nt'v', lllar- cclln l l'rllv!jlll'l', and Olga Znliry.