Munhall High School - Munhisko Yearbook (Munhall, PA)

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'1' HE MUNHISKO 5 THE HIGH SCHOOL BANQUET The annual High School Banquet, held this year, was a success from every angle. No one went away wishing he had his money back, and everyone felt that his money, as well as his evening had been well spent. This banquet is held every year to award the letters to athletic men and medals to debaters. It has always been the aim of Mr. McCready to make this a success. This year s banquet, held in the United Presbyterian Church on Thursday evening, was better by far than any we had ever had before. The banquet was started promptly at 6:30 p. m. During the periods between courses, many songs were sung. By the time the dinner was over, everyone was in a merry mood. A few more songs were sung while the dishes were taken away and then everyone was ready for the speeches. Before Mr. McCready introduced the toastmaster, he told everyone to turn his chair so that he would be comfortable. He then introduced Mr. Scarry as toastmaster. Mr. Scarry responded to the introduction. He said that this was the first time he had any direct connection with Munhall High School pupils, but he hoped it would not be the last. Then the toastmaster introduced Mr. Wherry, who took the place of Mr. Stone, who had been called away. He said his “kick-off was a typical one. He wanted it to start off the program. He gave an instance of a kickoff he had once witnessed. He told us how the referee asked one captain if he was ready, and he answered Let er Go!” But when he turned to the West Point captain with the question, “Are you ready”? the answer was, We are ready, Sir”,—courteous and direct. Following Mr. Wherry’s talk was a talk by Mr. Jawelak. He spoke of the “Siprit of Athletics”. His speech was Act One of the subject. He spoke about training, stressing this point more thoroughly than the other points of his talk. The toastmaster then introduced Miss Albright. Her talk was “A Word of Praise”. She told of the honor roll now used in our school. She wanted to praise those who were able to attain an average of ninety and no mark below eighty, but particularly did she wish to express our appreciation of the work done by Marie Frankofsky in the recent contest at Tech. Athletics were important, but she was concerned about those who were bringing honor to their school in a better and greater way. The girl’s quartette then sang a couple of songs which were rendered very well, as was shown by the applause of the audience. Following the quarette’s selections, Miss Miller gave Act Two of the topic, “The Spirit of Athletics”. She spoke of the requirements of a captain. She said if she were playing for a team and the captain, before the game, came up and told her they didn’t have a chance to win, no matter how much better the other team was, she would feel like going back and changing clothes. She said the captain should always encouarge the teammates. Next was a piano solo, rendered by Miss Beltz, who showed she could handle the piano as well as direct music. The pupils only hope they will hear more from her. The last speech on the program was given by Mr. Pruger, our debating coach. This was the first time some of the pupils had seen Mr. Pruger. He suggested a new way of conducting debates in this country. He said the eight teams should be divided into two leagues of four teams each. This would give each team an even chance. He also praised the debaters and awarded their medals to them. Albert Frantz followed Mr. Pruger and awarded the football letters. He said the reason so many had not won letters was because every one was given a chance to play on the team. Edward Busch awarded the basket-ball letters to the men and girls. He had some witty saying for each award. He proved that in the future he is going to follow Patrick Henry, Cicero and others. Mr. Scarry used a novel way of introducing the speakers. For everyone he introduced, he spoke a fitting quotation. They were so apt that they won the admiration of the audience. He proved he was a fine toastmaster. Some of those attending, later went to the Alumni Association dance, while others went elsewhere. The banquet ended at about nine o'clock . Harold Richards, ’25. OUR ALUMNI ASSOCIATION In the year 1924 there graduated from Munhall High one of the best classes in the history of the school. Previous to that year, when students graduated from school they seem to forget about their Alma Mater, and about the wonderful and exciting times they had while there. This class was different. It didn’t forget. It was so interested in staying connected with it that it formed an Alumni Association, which has patronized everything the school has put on. The association not only patronizes, but it also has its own activities to be patronized. When the Senior Class of 1925 graduates I hope it will join the association and help it to carry on its work. Thomas Reed.

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T H E M U N H I S K O 7 THE HOMESTEAD DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BANQUET On Monday evening, April 27, the Homestead District Chamber of Commerce held an Athletic Banquet in behalf of the athletes of Munhall and Homestead High Schools, and the swimming team of the Carnegie Library. All of the members of the above-mentioned teams were the guests of the Chamber of Commerce for the evening. The banquet was held in the Masonic Hall on Ninth Avenue. Though it was scheduled to begin at six-thirty it was seven o’clock before there were enough present to begin. After a bounteous dinner, which everyone enjoyed, the program for the evening began. First. Mr. John C. Forbes introduced the toastmaster, Dr. R. M. Miller, a former Munhall high school student. The first speaker, Mr. Horace Crider, the new president of the Chamber of Commerce, was then introduced and he gave a very short talk. Mr. Guy M., otherwise known as Chalky, Williamson, of the University of Pittsburgh, gave a very splendid address. He gave a bit of substantial advice to the would-be athletes and told them, that no matter what athletics meant to them, class work must come first. The last speaker, though not the least was Mr. John Bell, Jr., who presented beautiful medals to all of the members of the various teams including one medal for scholastic ability. Medals were first presented to the teams of Munhall High School. Those who received medals were: Homer Gifford, Ray Rutter, Edward Busch, Adam Slater, Alex Rosenthal, Alfred Smith, Frank Loadman, Charles Altman, Henry Ott, Richard Marshall, Burton Gilchrist, Joseph Bresko, David Click, John Mathieson, Joseph King. Dorothy Jones. Marie Frankofsky, Isobel Wozniak, Alberta Stafford. Catherine Watson, Alice Roberts, Mary King, Florence Taylor. Mr. Bell then presented similar medals to the Homestead High School football and boys’ and girls’ br.sket-ball teams. Medals were likewise presented to the Carnegie Library Swimming Team, of which Alberta Stafford is a member. A short talk by Mr. Bell on clean sports completed the speaking part of the program. After singing Auld Lang Syne, all adjourned to the Elks’ Temple to dance. The students of Munhall wish to express their thanks to the Homestead District Chamber of Commerce for the kindness shown by them to the members of their teams. Not only will they try again to earn the praise of the Chamber of Commerce, but they will also have another year of clean sports. We also wish to thank Mr. Bell for his words of appreciation of our efforts along this line. Marie Frankofskv. TYPEWRITING CLASS For years the various typewriter companies have tried to assist instructors in the development of better typists. This service begins with the Award Tests for Typing, which are issued for each school month in the year. The tests comprise more than a certain number of words to be copied in a given length of time. They are prepared by men who are well qualified for their work, the subject matter being both interesting and instructive. Munhall Junior and Senior typing classes joined with the many other high schools in Allegheny County this year in the hope of winning at least one of the different awards. The following have put Munhall on the Honor Roll by winning the awards listed below: Certificates (30 words per min.) Seniors Jane Bryan .................34 words per min. Dorothy Clegg ..............39 words per min. Margaret Kushner............3b words per min. Henry Ott ..................32 words per min. Jesse Snvder ..............35 words per min. Flossie Taylor ............ 39 words per min. Irene Szepessi 38 words per min. Garnet Harvey ..............31 words per min. Alberta Stafford ...........39 words per min. Bronze Medals (40 words per min.) Flossie Taylor (Underwood) ............56 words per min. (L. C. Smith)...........52 words per min. Dorothye Clegg 54 words per min. Alberta Stafford (Underwood) ............57 words per min. (L. C. Smith)...........58 words per min. Gold Medals (60 words per min.) Alberta Stafford . 60 words per min. Flossie Taylor .............62 words per min. Juniors Certificates (30 words per min.) Ruth Daibler .....-........ 33 words per min. Sara Hamilton ............. 36 words per min. Alice Zoe Himes ........... 38 words per min. Emilie Mihok ...............35 words per min. John Mathieson .............30 words per min. Alice Roberts ..............33 words per min. Celia Saron ...............39. words per min. Mildred Wagner 32 words per min. Celia Carpe ................34 words per min. Andrew Suhoza ............ 30 words per min. Bronze Medal (40 words per min.) Emilie Mihok ............. 43 words per min. Alice Zoe Himes ............45 words per min. Alice Roberts ..............45 words per min. Silver Medal (50 words per min.) Alice Zoe Himes ............56 words per min. Emilie Mihok ............. 58 words per min.