Newport High School - Blunita Yearbook (Newport, PA)

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Page 2 THE BLUE AND VHITE New Teacher Appointed I was interested primarily in getting this position because I wished to get my permanent teachers certificate', said Mrs. Paul Wertz, the new English teacher. Mrs. Wertz a graduate of Central High School in '26 and of Bucknell University, '30. The student body welcomes Mrs. Wertz and will try to make her stay pleasant. Harmony and Rythm The regular monthly Parent and Teachers' Association meeting will be held on February 14, in the High School Auditorium. At that time the audience will be entertained by the senior mixed chorus of Newport. Miss Moyer has groomed this group of nearly one hundred voices to sing several old favorties for the enjoyment of those present. The first number will be Auld Lang Syne followed by the boys' solo selection My Heart's In The Highlands'.' The combined chorus will then sing The Lor-eley , A Cappella. A popular song Arkansas Traveler frequently heard on the radio programs will ensue. The girls will render a solo number Farewell To Thee as the closing selection. Miss Mary Cox will be the accompanist. Kline Selected By D.A.R.. - Each year the Daughters of tiie American Revolution select one senior from each state to take a trip to Washington. This year, Birdine Kline was elected by her classmates to represent Newport High School. The girl was selected by meeting the following qualificationsr---The first qualification was dependability, which includes cheerfulness, loyalty and punctuality.The other qualifications wererService leadership, and patriotism. Birdine has already taken the examination given to her by the D.A.R. organization and is patiently waiting for a reply Here's the best of luck, Birdine! Music is Progressing In Our School At the oasketbalT game between Marysville and our school, the band shoved . r.uchenthusiasm for their teams by the fine se-lelections they played. TLa band also played several stunt numbers in assembly which the students very much enjoyed. The orchestra has practiced every Monday evening at 6:25 and plays regularly for assembly. The music teachers of the county have met twice to plan for the annual springfestival. Miss Ickes of the Duncannon Schools has been electedchairman to succeed Miss Moyer. The program will be similar to last year's with an all county orchestra, chorus and band. Turn ToThe Orange Leaf Another exchange! This time it is The Orange Leaf from Orange N.J» The Blue and White has exchanges from New York, Ohio,Nebraska, Kansas, Illinois, and New Jersey. These are due to the National Mimeograph Exchange of which the Blue and White is a member. STUDENTS ENJOY PROGRAM On January 26th, the student body greatly enjoyed an assembly program rendered by the Utica Jubilee Singers, who represent the Utica Industrial School of New York. There were five in number-; namely, Charles Williams, Luther Saxin, George Raysten, W. G. Carver, and Clarence Ratliff. They sang several Negro • spirituals, sone of Stephen Foster's songs, a and others. Charles Williams, a first tenor, favored us with a solo, When It's TwiJ’.ght on the Trail, and received so much applause that he sang another Without A Song .

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SECTION □ i ni the - BLUE AND WHITE February 9, 1938 Newport, Pa, Page 1 ACTIVITY NIGHT Operetta Principals Chosen All students interested in trying out for principal parts in Operetta report to Library after school. This was the announcement that was on the Bulletin Board one morning. All during the day such questions as, Are you going to try out for the Operetta? or » iio do you think will get the leading parts? were buzzing around the school. That evening, after school, there was much commotion in the Library when about thirty students reported for principal tryouts. After much straining of voices and stretching of necks to reach certain high notes, the principal characters were chosen. These were chosen not only for their tone of voice but also for their volumn. For the two leading characters, Ruth Heisey and Albert Dorwart were chosen. Ctuer students who secured parts are: Rooert Kough, Marjerie Lupfer, Samuel Henry, Robert Jones, Betty Acker, Jean Gelnett, Martha Hultzapole and Herbert Enck. There are a few principal parts yet to be chosen. Operetta practices have been started and with the cooperation of teachers and students, An Old Kentucky Garden should be a great success. Fry Remains President On January 21, 1938 the school board met in the Fourth Street School building to elect a president for the ensuing year. Mr. George R. Fry was reelected to that pesition, also Mr. J. Earl Noll and Mr. Charles D'Olier took seats as new members of the board. The b ard consists of five members who are: President.............Mr. George R. Fry Vice President......Mr. Charles D'Olier Secretary..............Mr. A. K. Ludwig Treasurer..............Mr. J. Earl Noll Mr. Paul V.’ilson PLANNED Plays, Dances, Eats, for A LL The annual Activity Might, under the supervision of the Student Council, will be held in the Newport High School Auditorium, February 10, at 8:00 P.M. A better program than ever before is promised by the present Student Council. The Thespians will present a one-act play entitled Elmer by Beatrice Humiston McNeil. The characters are as follows: Elmer Collier...................Bruce Becker Susan Collier...............Jane Cren Jeanie Collier...............Jeanette Hetrick Janie Collier.................Kathryn Heisey Miss Luisa Pinr.ey..............Helen Wagner Mrs. Collier....................Betty Heisey Fannie Belle.........Mary Ellen Wagner Hubert Brown...................Marvin Maneval Russel Jameson.................Marlin Watson Newport has its own Varsity Show . The members cf the varsity football and basketball squads will provide an entertainment which will not be forgotten quickly. Rough's orchestra will play for the daneers. A full twc hours of dancing is guaranteed Each home room promises something origional in the line of eats. At the various stands, you'll be sure to find cake, ice cream and hot dogs at a mini-mun price for maximum quantities. Be 3ure to patronize each and every one. F r an evening of fun, Be sure to come To Activity Night!

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THE BLUE ANJ '.'KITE Page 3 Ag. Class Visits Farm Sho The agricultural class, under the supervision of Mr. Harold Park, visited the Farm Show in Harrisburg on Tuesday,January 16. The boys, say they enjoyed the show anu received a great deal of educational value from their inspection of animals and farm machinery. But let them speak for themselves. A few of tne boys quite earnestly told me their opinions of this Farm Show. Ray Gable says, It wasn't bad. I enjoyed the woodchopper most of all. Robert McNaughton replied in answer tr questions asked him .tnat it was all right and he enjoyed the shows up above post. These two boys voiced the thoughts of all the boys in gen- Hurray For The P.S.P.A. Three cheers for the Pennsylvania School paper Association. It has given the members of the Blue and White Staff a chance to go to Hershey. It not only gave them the trip, but also quite a few tips on hbw to improve the school paper. Such as having a two col-umpage on all pages and slip sheeting every p£ ge. There was a double feature movie at the Community Theater, The Ice Fellies of 1938 at the Ice Falace, and a Reception and Dance in the Card room of the Community Building. These were very entertaining. Bet ter Cooperation Given As Quality For Student Body The student body of Newport High School has many good qualities but it also has its faults. Your reporter has asked this question of a few students, and teachers. What quality, do you think, does the student body of Newport High School need to cultivate most? Betty Dunn- Better Cooperation. Serena Campbell- Better Sportsmanship. Kenneth Knisely- Better:Sportsmanship. Maxine Fleisher-- Courtesy teward fejlow students and teachers. Eugene Fleisher- Better Sportsmanship . Erva Byers- Cooperation among the students. Kathryn Kapp- Friendliness. Mary Bowers-- Better cooperation among the students. Mr. Rothenberger-- Better leaders among the student body and better sportsmanship. That Man Left Town 6h.' you don't know .who it was who left Newport High School-stranded in the middle of the term. It was none ether than the English teacher and the man behind the scenes in our school 1 ay s. Yes, it was he who left New port and went to Middletown, N.ir. January 20. What] you still 'don't know who it is? It's Mr. McLain, the Adviser of the Blue and White to who we say, Bon Voyage.