New Richmond High School - Yearbook (New Richmond, IN)

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i liarrnt-Girarhera Annnriatinn 511:-3 . HE New Richmond Parent-Teachers Association was organized in Oc- tober, 1914, and is a branch of the Indiana division of the National Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teachers Associations. Regular meet- L 'i 1 I ings of the local society are held monthly during the school year at the school building. Subjects concerning child welfare and the advancement of school and home interests are discussed, and have proven beneficial to both teach- ers and parents. Among the very practical and instructive talks that have been given before the society are the following: 'fThe Diagnosing of Contagious Diseases, by Dr. I C. M. Wrayg The Care of Children's Teeth, by Dr. M. Roth, and a series of ' talks on Child Welfare, by Rev. H. D. Dick, Graduation Dresses, by Helen Meredith and Ethel Dunn. Any person interested in child welfare is eligible to membership in this organization. The dues are 25 cents a year. The object of this society as set forth in its by-laws is as follows: It is the purpose of this society to develop a common social spirit in the community with the school as a social center to induce a better civil life among us, to promote the general welfa.e of the community to create a better mutual understanding between the parents and the teachers, and to encourage their co- operation in all work for the interest of the children of the school. The officers and members of the Association for the School year 1914-15 are as follows: President - - NETTIE ALEXANDER Vice-President - MARTHA DUNN Secretary - ALTIvE KIRKPATRICK Treasurer - FLORENCE TRIBIEY Anna Marshall Frances Rayborn Lillie Smith Florence Long Margaret Young Ethel Machan Fannie Devalt Clara Shepherd Irene McMillin Leora Pierce Grace McBeth Gertrude Wray Mollie Long Lenna Hollin Caroline Livingston R Nettie Burris Nellie West E. W. Machan Vina Graves Maud Butler g Nellie Shepherd Myrtle Clark Margaret Dick Charlotte Kirkpatrick Jessie Kirkpatrick Annis Shelby Alice Mealsberry Minnie Hunt Clara Mason Ruth Dunn Helen Meredith Avanelle Carter Chester Dunn Martitia Tomlinson R. R. Schlemmer Page Thirty-two

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Ellie Efriangnlar Eehatr The primary for the triangular debate was held january 4, 1915. The debaters chosen to compete in the Hnal contest were, affirmative, Lura Hinton, Lela Hanawalt, negative, Maude Foster, Harry McMillen and Ethel Dunn. On February 22, the first of a series of triangular debates to be held an- nually between the high schools of Linden, Darlington and New Richmond, took Jlace. I Linden won the beautiful trophy, its affirmative team defeating the New Richmond negative of Linden, and its negative team defeating Darlington team in the debate held at Darlington. Each school had two teams and the debates were held simultaneously in these towns, the subjects being: Resolved, That there should be an illiteracy test for foreign immigration to the United States. Although we were unfortunate in losing to Linden it stood two to one, showing the closeness of the contest. We won from Darlington here, the score being three to nothing. Nothing but praise can be given for the work of these teams and Mr. Canup, who we are fortunate to have had at the head of the department. All deserve great reward. Hinntgnnwrg Qlnnntg Cbraturiml Gluntrnt On the afternoon of Saturday, April Io, the representatives of the differ- ent high schools of the county met at Crawfordsville in Music Hall to contest for the highest oratorical honors of the county. Nine high schools were repre- sented in the contest. These high schools were as follows: Crawfordsville, New Richmond, VV ingate, Linden, Darlington, Waynetown, Ladoga, New Market and Waveland. The contest was exceptionally good from the standpoint of oratorical style and of interest to the audience. Large delegations were brought by each high school represented and much enthusiasm was manifest. Cookie, our boy representative, spoke first. He had chosen for his ora- tion A Plea for Cuba, and gave a masterful delivery. He surprised and capti- vated the audience by his clear and ringing speech. Although Lowell was unable to land a place this year we feel sure than next year he will give a good account of himself and return victor for N. R. H. S. Miss Ruth Hunt, our girl representative, spoke last in the contest for the girls. The oration which she delivered was entitled The Conservation of Human Life. Although the people had sat there for above two hours and were almost worn out Ruth captured the audience with her first word, and from then to the end of the speech held them breathless. When she had Hnished there was a gen-- eral feeling in the audience that she had won the contest and it was with a great feeling of anticipation that the crowd awaited the judge's decision. When the result was announced it was found that Crawfordsville High School had won first in both contests, with Ruth a very close second. Next year we are certain that Carrie will take first place and again place N. R. H. S. on the map. Page Thiity one

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