Northfield High School - Orange and Black Yearbook (Northfield, MN)

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Dec. jan. Feb. 26 26 27 4. 9 IO II I5 17 18 19 5. 6 T3 14 26 2 Supt. George presented the football boys with their N,s . The literary societies met for the purpose of electing officers. The Boys' Glee Club was organized. The gymnasium is at last ready for basketball. Twenty-two men re- ported for the first practice. The farm engineering class took a trip to study the different types of engines. The boys are starting their work for the Christmas program. The basketball schedule is just out. George Mohn favored the high school with a cornet solo. The Zoology classes visited the Carleton Zoology laboratory. The 6th grade pupils from Longfellow school sang at chapel exercises. Christmas Celebration. Tradition says that the high school Christmas celebration had its origin within the walls of the old building when one morning of the fall term, the peaceful chapel service was interrupted by the sound of sleigh bells, and Santa Claus, the messenger of the football team of that year, burst into the room and planted a small Christmas tree on the platform as a surprise to the faculty. From this spontaneous expression of good-will the somewhat complex entertainment given each year by the high school, the management of which is, nominally, in the hands of the Senior class. Our Christmas of 1913 was perhaps the largest event of that kind for several years. Everyone was invited and the assembly room was packed with eager listeners who came to see the performance which was to take place. Some in- dustrious boys had obtained a beautiful evergreen which was placed in its usual corner in the assembly room. Each pupil in the school contributed money, and gifts more or less appropriate were thus provided for members of the school and faculty. After a program consisting of musical numbers a short farce was given by live amateurs'l of the high school, which proved very interesting, Santa Claus then appeared on the scene and gave the meager children their presents. After the high school annual newspaper was distributed and read with much interest, everyone went home glad of the two weeks' vacation to which we had so long looked forward. and appreciation has grown Some new reference books came as a Christmas present to the science teachers on their return to work. J. A. Vye, assistant editor of The Farmer, spoke in chapel. The class in dairying visited the creamery where they watched the process of butter and cheese making. The songs given by Mr. Eltun and Mr. XVarren were much enjoyed by all. Miss Greaves and the Latin Classes have presented a picture of the Roman Forum to the Latin room. The pupils of the agricultural classes were treated to alfalfa biscuits by Mr. Field. The musical program given at the high school last Friday, jan. 30, was well attended and enjoyed by all.

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Sept. Oct. Nov. Calendar Senior class meeting held and officers elected. The high school chorus began work. Miss Huntoon gave us a solo after chapel exercises. Miss Law favored the high school with a violin selection. The students enjoyed a holiday in the afternoon to hear President Vincent speak at the Fair. Mr. George presented a trophy to the school in the form of a banner. The trophy was won by the track team at Mankato last spring. Florence Street favored the school with a piano selection. A picture of the Promethes moth drawn for Miss Louis by Alice Clow took second place in the original water color sketches at the Fair. The Freshman Reception. The first social event of the school year, the reception for the Freshmen was held in the gymnasium. A program which was much enjoyed was given by the members of the three upper classes, consisting of violin, piano and vocal num- bers. A grand march was held after which refreshments were served and the rest of the evening was spent in playing games. On account of winning the football game last Saturday we enjoyed a holiday. Mr. Geo. B. Aiton and Prof. Howard visited the school. Mrs. H. Earle North favored the high school with a vocal solo. The number of pupils enrolled in high school has just reached 300. The high school orchestra was organized with about twenty members. 23-24. On account of the M. E. A. at Minneapolis there was no school. A meeting and organization of the Girls' Glee Club was held. A Hallowe'en party was given by Mr. and Mrs. George to the teachers of the public schools. A Sophomore party was held at the home of Edwin Parson. A horned toad and a tarantula from Kansas, and a centipede from Ar- kansas have been added to the high school Zoology collection. The Heavens are Telling which disappeared so mysteriously a short time ago, has just as mysteriously returned. The Seniors were entertained at the home of Frances XVeichselbaum. Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds, with Mr. von Levern entertained the football boys at a banquet at the Reynolds home. A large number of pupils of the Senior English Class attended the play, A Comedy of Errorsv given by the Ben Greet players. A very interesting talk was given by Mr. J. D. Deets.

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18. 20. M arch Dr. T. L. Harris addressed the high school on i'The Needs of Social Consciencef, After the chapel exercises the high school pupils tendered a kitchen shower to their music teacher, Miss Shuttleworth, who had an- nounced her engagement to Mr. Richard McCarthy of Montana. Rev. VV. G. Clark gave an interesting talk in chapel on the subject, 'fXVhy I am in School. The pupils of the high school were given a rare musical treat consist- ing of several selections by the Carleton Glee Club under the direc- torship of Prof. Strong. The high school is justly proud that three of its graduates are members of that organization. junior Farce. The troubles of a high school superintendent, who is kept busy giving advice to all, from a Freshman to the president of the school board were fully portrayed in the farce, The Professorfl given by the junior class. The parts were all well taken by Franz Exner, Gertrude Tschann, Wfinifred Linderman, Harold Hunt. XY111. Revier, listher Lee, Carl Bue, Leona Legler, Yera Leyh, Alice Clow, lllargaret NVeichselbaum, Frederick Tripp, Hazel llas- lip, Loy Rowe and Oliver Slctteu. JUNIOR FARCE CAST