Nelsonville High School - Saga Yearbook (Nelsonville, OH)

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10 The Scarlet and Gray October 20.—The memorial tablet of the fallen heroes of Nelsonville High School was unveiled today in the pres- ence of a large number of visitors. Miss Parks read the names of all the boys from N. H. S. that have been in the service and Mrs. Lane read the names of the six who made the su- preme sacrifice. Principal Fri, who was with several of the boys all thru the thickest fighting gave a short talk. The names inscribed on the bronze tablet are Clermont Howell, Glenford Dugan, Arthur Stratton, Noble Lax, Clarence Hoodlet, Harry Collins. October 21.—The parents surely re- sponded well to the invitation extend- ed them to visit our schools. There were about two hundred and seven registered during the week in the High School. October 24.—Last day of visitors’ week. A meeting of the parents was called for purpose of organizing a Parent-Teachers Association. October 25.—Jackson game. Score 44-0. Nuf sed! October 27.—Roosevelt Memorial Day! Chapel program consisted of readings by Louise Hyde, Velma Young, vocal selections by Lieut. Paul Parks, accompanied by Mrs. Ralph Parks, followed by a short ( ?) ad- dress by Prof. Bert Thompson of Ohio University, of Athens. October 31.—Rah-rah! Boom-ball! School dismissed! Southeastern Ohio Teachers’ Association at Athens. A good place to meet. November 4.—Kxyl Orchestra was greeted by one of the largest aud- iences that has ever been presnt at the High School Auditorium. Mr. Burnell, the Senior president, made his first public appearance this evening. (Mr. Fri says we have some orators in our school). November 7.—Pep meeting. Mr. Fri’s original idea. Quite a novelty and the best ever. Thanks to the cos- metics and the orchestra. November 8.—Logan game. No ex- cuses to offer. We were just beat, that’s all. Sh-sh-sh—rumors of a good basket- ball team, masculine and feminine

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9 The Scarlet and Gray things, really big things we can be thankful tor, besides the hundreds of small every day things. Somehow we overlook these, and try to find some- thing that doesn’t quite suit us. Yes we do, and if we will be really frank with ourselves, we’ll admit it. Let us stop sometime when we have not anything else to do, and “count our blessings,” as the old hymn goes. We would soon run out of fingers and most of us would need an adding ma- chine before we were through with the job. t If someone would only start the fad of being thankful instead of grumb- ling, wouldn’t it be fine? Lot’s of peo- ple would do it, because it was a fad. Measles and mumps are catching, as we all know, but that isn’t the end of things one can catch. Good things are contagious too, although most of us have to be exposed to them several times before they take. But in time, the idea of “being thankful” would get such a hold on us we would even be willing to miss a little turkey. Let us pupils of N. H. S. start the fad. and see how many things we can be thankful for this year. N. H. S. Faculty I am thankful for a good spirit in the high school and loyal working corps of teachers. I would add to this a faithful staff managing the Scarlet and Gray.—D. A. Ferree. And now that Thanksgiving season is here and we are privileged to ex- press our thoughts, may I take this opportunity to say I am thankful I am in Nelsonville, Ohio, instead of France, and that I’m working in a High School that’s really doing things.—J. L. Fri. 1 am thankful that I am an Ameri- can. that I have a part in the educa- tion of the boys and girls of my home town; for the autumnal beauty of the Hocking Valley hills.—Mrs. Lane. I am thankful for the increased in- terest of the pupils in their class work and for their spirit of loyalty.—Miss Parks. As the Thanksgiving season ap- proaches, I can think of nothing for which I am more grateful than life with all its attending joys and oppor- tunities.—Miss Hoflrert. I am thankful for the sunshine, Good health, and countries free. For the victories in ages past That affects you and me —Miss Rickenbacher. Je suis content que vous m’ aimez. —Miss Crawford. I’m thankful for Nelsonville High. The Freshmen—they study. The Sophomores must be small, I haven’t many at all. The Juniors—Chemicstry! I’m nev- er homesick. The Seniors NEVER talk in study hall. The Scarlet and Gray—Lt’s just fine.—Miss Smith. “For eyes to see this autmun world, And lips to sing its beauty, For feet to make the happy trail Of winter’s’ waiting duty; For light of home and love of friends, And wholesome joy of living, For grace to know my good estate, Thanksgiving!” —Miss Rickards. 1 am very glad to be back at N. H. S. this school year. And at this sea- son I agree with you in saving “I don’t want to eat what I ought'to, I’d ruther eat what I’d ruther.”—Miss Loof bou now. Perhaps some of us have forgotten that list of things that should be in- cluded in “A High School Student’s Efficiency Score,” Mr. Fri read in chapel one morning not long ago. He has given us pel-mission to print some of the most important ones. I’m sure jt is a list well worth the short time it takes to read it over. Don’t only read it, but stop and think how it would benefit the pupils of N. H. S., if each could answer all the questions satisfactorily. I. According to your age and height is your weight up to standard? . Do you take part in out door sports or otherwise usually spend two hours a day out of doors? 3. Do you play some musical in- strument or draw? Or have you a hobby which will be of lasting benefit to you ? 4. Do you use carpenter tools or garden tools; needle and thread or cooking utensils? 5. Have you daily work to do for your father or mother? 6. Do you examine regularly three magazines ? Are you well acquainted with the lives of the four men or women you admire most? 8 Do you read at least one stand- ard book a month ? 9. Do you make and keep friends? 10. Is your best confidential friend one of your parents? II. . Do you give careful attention Continued on Page 12

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The Scarlet and Gray 11 SCHEDULE Y. M. C. A.-N. H. S. Business Men, Tuesday and Thurs- day 7:30 P. M. Juniors, Monday and Thursday, 3:30 and Saturday 9:00 A. M. Intermediates—Tuesday and Friday 3:30 P. M., and Saturday, 10 A. M. Seniors—Monday and Wednesday, 7:30; Saturday, 2:30 P. M. N. H. S.—Every night excent Satur- day, 6 to 7 P M. Teachers—Wednesday, 3:30 P. M. Girls—12 until 2 P. M., Saturday. Wellston Game—26-0 On Saturday, October 10, Wellston journeyed to our fair metropolis, to engage the N. H. S. team in the most deadly of all sports, i. e., a game of football. Wellston’s team proved to be con- siderably heavier than our eleven and as can be recalled by some of our sen- iors now, that in 1916, Nelsonville sent a football squad to Wellston much heavier than the 1919 team and in- cluding several former stars, Morgan, Johnson, Walters, Schuler, and the heavyweight, Dowr Jean. This Nel- sonville assembly was defeated by a score of 44-0. So you can see that a result of better coaching the 1919 team showed up much better against Wellston than the 1916 team. Much credit must be conceded to Mr. VoiTies of O. U. who has been coaching this year’s gridironers. He has developed from absolutely green material a team which is showing bet- ter and better form as the season pro- gresses and which will be n A-l con- dition to start off the season next year Jackson Game—44-0. On October 25, our team hit the trail for Jackson to play one of the best and heaviest elevens in this sec- tion of the state. Nelsonville was handicapped by the loss of some of her backfield men and forwards: Price, ineligibility; Patton, Wood, Zeller and Lutz, injuries. The boys put up a game well worthy of praise, but on account of their weight they were unable to score. They had the ball on Jackson’s five yard line several times and when a pass was muffed on Jackson’s three yard line with no Jackson player near- er enough to be dangerous, N. H. S. lost another chance to score. Logan Game On the eighth, Logan sent her team donw here and defeated N. H. S. by a score of 37-0. Logan High plays thru tackle were the chief gains. Logan also made several nice passes altho no touchdowns were made from passes completed. Shorty McDaniel made some pretty tackles, still the whole team tackled good, but sumpin’ was wrong, jus’ couldn’t stop Logan. Usher, an all- American tackle refereed this game and should be commended for the square deal he gave both sides. Random Notes The basketball squad is out for practice and any one desiring to prac- tice report at the “Y” at six o’clock every night unless practice is pre- viously announced to be cancelled. The class games will be played Continued on Page 15