Newark High School - Reveille Yearbook (Newark, OH)

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FOUR YEARS OF RETROSPECT Though everyone naturally looks forward to his Commencement it is with feel- ings of both joy and regret that he realizes how short his high school days now are. The members of this year's Senior Class can hardly believe that four years have passed since they first entered Newark High School, but many important events have oc- curred both in and out of school during that time. ' In the fa-ll of '1918 when the class of '22 became Freshman in Newark High School, the great World War was in progress, and results of it were felt in .many ways within the school. Nearly 200 former N.H.S. students and graduates' participated in the War and eight of them made the supreme sacrifice. But early in November came the signing of the Armistice which brought peace and joy ,to the war torn world though it could not undo the damage or alleviate the sorrow which had been caused. Later in the year impressive memorial services were held in honor of Sergt. Gray Swingle and Lieut. Ralph Laughlin, two members of the Class of '13 who. after especial bravery were killed in action. But the last result of the war was experlenced when the High School was honored by a visit from the distinguished French War heroes, M. Beneteau and M. Louge. Another event which did much toward disturbing the usual course of affairs was the imiuenza epidemic. There was so much absence among the pupils and 'teachers that it was necessary to close the school about a month and then to lengthen the school day in order to make up some of the time lost. The Freshman Class sus- tained a great loss in the death from infiuenza of Theodore Smith, one of its most promising members. Another result of the Hu was the discontinuation for the year of the Triangular Debate. Due to the high prices caused by the war, it was also found necessary to discon- tinue the Reveille until the second semester. , But in spite of the war and inHuenza much progress in a literary way was made throughout the year. Toward the last of November the Thalians held their first Tag Day for the benefit of the Public Library and raised the surprisingly large sum of 3800. The Thalians also presented a very interesting play entitled The Revolt, and the Athenians gave a Mock Trial in which they disposed the Kaiser in a most agreeable manner. This year also saw the formation of a very important society, the Dramatic Club. Athletics for the year were not as successful as they might have been. Because of the Hu the football season was limited to three games of which Newark won two. Basketball also was hindered for the same reason, and we won less than half the games we played although the sum of our points was higher than that of our opponents. The year of 1919-20 saw the beginning of a movement for a new high school, when the Board of Education purchased property just back of the high school on Church street. Although their plans did not materialize, they at least started people to thinking about a new building. During the year progress was made in several other ways. The lunch room was a convenient addition to the school and was much appreciated by both teachers and students. In the spring, tennis was introduced a-s a class sport, and gave the girls their first opportunity to participate in out-of-doors school athletics. Notable improvements in the Annual Reveille were the additions of the Freshman and Sophomore class pictures and the space for autographs. Among the happenings of the year which are to be regretted is the fact that we lost both debates. Then the class of '22 was again very unfortunate in losing another of its members, Edward McDonnell. Athletics were better than in the previous year but were not wholly successful. This year it seemed advisable to abandon football after the fourth game in which a member of the visiting team received injuries from which he died. But this disappointment was partly made up for by a very successful season in basketball. A l The first event of importance the next year was the night session of the school, which was held in October. It wave the Newark residents interested in educational work an opportunity to observe the methods used and particularly to note the crowded condition. Another interesting event was the spelling test given every pupil in the school. .The results showed that each class was better in spelling than the one fols lowing lt. Then there were several events which showed progress in various phases of school activities. The Dramatic Club presented its first plays. One was given at Thanksgiving and another at Christmas: both gave evidence of good coaching and remarkable dramatic ability. Newark was also successful in winning both debates and thus became the leader again in the number of pennants gained. Early in the spring ano.ther.new organization for girls was formed-the High School Y. W. C. A. This society 1S open to the girls of all four classes, and thus furnishes an opportunity for every one to take some part in school activities. It has instructive literary programs and does other work of a civic and charitable nature. Athletics for the year showed improvement. Both football and basketball were fairly successful. But this last year in High School for the Seniors class has indeed been a banner 16

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Third Class fNone below 805 1. Lela Hendron ......,...,. . 28 26 1 1 2. Helen Warman ...,..,... 28 26 1 1 3. Marguerite Smith ...... . 28 25 2 1 4. Mary Settles ....,..,... 29 25 2 2 5. Elizabeth Haban ..,.,. 28 21 6 1 6. Twila Hessin ........................................ 31 21 7 3 Thelma Adams, Helen Gregg and Bessie Hirsch just fail to make this list as they have each nineteen in the 90's. fHelen Gregg has the best record of these three as she is the only one of them to have no grade below 855. Other pupils who might qualify for such a society are listed below. No Juniors are listed with less than 12 grades of 90 or above, no Sophomores with less than 9, and no Freshmen with less than 3. Juniors 90 or above 85-89 80-84 Dorothy Herschberg ,,...,...,................ .... 2 0 0 0 Olive Hoskinson ............. 20 0 0 Bertha Clutter .....,.... .,..... 1 3 5 2 Sophomores 90 or above 85-89 80-84 1. Inez Hooper ,,,,...... .... 1 2 0 0 2. Harold Hughes ...... , 12 0 0 3. Grace Martin ..... . 12 0 0 4. Elizabeth Scott ...... . 12 0 0 5. James Settles ........ . 12 0 0 6. Catherine Brown ...... . 11 1 0 7. Dorothy Davis .,... . 11 1 0 8. Roy Hohl ............. . 11 1 0 9. Louise Ralston . 11 1 0 10. Esther Rogers ..... . 11 1 0 11. Marian Spencer ...... . 11 1 0 12. Alton Schmutzler ..... . 13 2 0 13. Macile Miller .......... . 10 1 1 IA. Carroll Amos ...,... 9 3 0 15. Bernice Noise ,,...., .,,,, , , 9 3 0 l6. Karl Smith .......,,.,.......,,,...,,,,..,,,,,,,,,,,.,,,,,.,,,....,,,,, 9 3 0 Freshmen fFour Grades in 905. Grace Baker, Mame Barnes, Dorothy Emerman, Dick Graeser. Helen Gregg, Miriam Hildreth. Zula Huifman, Lawrence Lankford, Helen Lugenbeal, John Rector, Walter Settles, Emily Spencer, John Taylor, Virginia S. Wilson. Helen Wyeth. fThree in 905. Georgia Boothe, Pauline Dalv. Edwin Evans, John Gamble, Thelma Herner. William Klein, Grace Smith, Edward Walker, Walter Kenney, Ruth Linton. Irene Wente. The number of seniors in this list is indeed remarkable. For some years past no graduating class has had such a splendid record. Next year's graduating class can not possibly have such a fine record as only three names appear on this list. The contrast between these two classes is indeed very uncomplimentary to the Juniors. The Sophoirores and Freshmen up to this time have good records. Of course, as yet, thev have had fewer grades to fall below eighty. They have the chance to make n splendid record. In considering this list it is interesting to note that there are no representatives of the stronger sex until the Sophomore class. It seems that the boys are pos- sessed with a. great dread of being grinds or bookworms. If they would consider this list carefully they would realize that. for the most part, the pupils represented in it are all-round pupils, interested in school and outside activities, athletics, and social events. They prove conclusively the fact that to bc a good student does not neces- sarily mean that all of one's time has to be employed in studying. 15

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year. In consideration of the financial conditions in the city, the Thalians thought it expedient to abandon their annual Tag Day, but all other events have been progressive and encouraging. For entertainment, there have been two very good plays given by the Dramatic Club, and some distinguished and interesting chapel speakers. Newark has again won both debates and thus put herself farther ahead of both her opponents in the number of pennants won. A movement more earnest than ever before has been launched in favor of a new high school. Surely with all the service clubs and organizations of the city behind it, some results must come of it. This year's athletics have been the best for some time. Not one opposing team was able to score on Newark's football team, which won the championship for Cen- tral Ohio. In the regular scheduled basketball games Newark lost but onc. In the two tournaments, however, the team was somewhat handicapped by the size of the Hoors. The prospects for track and tennis are the best they have been for years, and so a successful season is expected. The final event of the year will be the Senior Play. The cast has been wisely chosen and rehearsals are taking place regularly at the time this issue goes to press. But all these events are now mere memories. Only a few days remain in which the members of the Class of '22 will be students of Newark High School. Their career as such will close with Commencement, June 8, the speakers for which are Naomi Alspach and Richard Scheidler as winners of thc Denison University scholarship, and Helen Ranney, Donald Jordan, John Alexander, Glenn Snyder, Helen Jones and Mary Settles. THE DEBATING CLUB Recently in Newark High School a new society was formed known as the De- bating Club. The purpose of this society is to study parliamentary law and or- ganization. Nearly all the plans for organizing this club have been carried out, but nothing of great importance has been done by the society yet. However, this does not mean that nothing will be done for steps have been taken towards putting this club at the hfad of all others in the school. The constitution and by-laws have been drawn up and adopted. Ofiicers for the remainder of the year have been elected. At present the membership is about thirty, while the maximum has been fixed at forty. To be eligible to join this society one must have a semester average of at least eighty, although one separate study average may be in seventy. Since every afternoon after school has bren taken up by some other society or club it will be necessary to alter- nate with one of them. The Debating Club sees a great future for itself. It will be the aim of the mem- bers of this club to make it the best societv in the school. The pupils who will rep- resent Newark High School in the Triangular Debates with Mt. Vernon and Zanes- ville' aftfr this yrar will be selected from this club. According to the present outlook it will not be long before the other societies of the school will be obliged to recognize The Debate Club as their equal. ai GQ I 513' ' A if 0 2 :'2s 9314 'fo fig. i8 , 17