Petaluma High School - Trojans Yearbook (Petaluma, CA)

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HIGH SCHOOL ENTERPRISE ’0 7. On February 1st the Class of ’09 gave a reception to the Class of ’10. It was a pretty sight to see the little Freshmen in their short frocks and knee trousers tripping the light fantastic while those not so inclined played hide-and-go-see or drop the handkerchief. The main feature of the evening was the scarcity of the sterner sex. We have had the pleasure recently of hearing two illustrated lectures. One on Australia given by Mr. Brownlee and the other by Mr. Harper on the Hawaiian Islands. The Senior Class have made themselves famous by their pie sales, several of which have been given to raise money for the Enterprise. Debates The interest in debating has once more been revived and at present we have two rival debating societies. One is composed of the Seniors and Sophomores and the other of the Juniors and Freshmen, the officers of which are as follows: Senior—Sophomore President, Vice President Secretary Sergeant-at-arms Leo Hart Lillis Hemphill Kitty Connolly Will Nicholson J unior—Freshmen President Russell Booth Vice President Margaret McAskill Secretary Sophie Schuler Sergeant-at-arms John Cavanagh The first debate was held on May 3rd, the question being, Resolved, That the removal of the state capital from Sacramento to Berkeley is desira¬ ble. Those on the affirmative were Lorene Meyers, and Emil Nattkamper. Those on the negative were Lillis Hemphill and Burns Walls. Both sides presented very good points, but the decision was in favor of the negative. It is the intention of the societies to hold these meetings every two weeks, the debate to be preceded by a literary program furnishd by the students. The second debate was held in May, the Senior-Sophomore debat¬ ers were Charles Denman and Joe Glikbarg. Those of the Junior Freshmen society were Russell Booth and Roy Evans. On March 28th there was a very interesting debate between the Seniors and Juniors on the question, ‘Resolved; That a powerful mayor is better for a good municipal government than a strong council.” The Juniors had the affirmative, their debaters being Myra Green and Alger Scott. The Seniors were represented by Bonita McKinney and Volkert Faltings on the negative. The question was very good and the debate proved very interesting, the speakers being repeatedly applauded by their respective sides, and class spirit ran very high. In the end the Seniors won the victory. 31—

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He chief social event of last term was the farewell reception given ll to the graduating class of ’07. It was held in Elk’s hall, which was artistically decorated with P. H. S. pennants, greenery and crepe paper. There were about two hundred guests present and the evening was spent in dancing. Two farces have been given during the term, one by the Athletic As¬ sociation and the other by the Juniors. Both were very successful and there was considerable dramatic ability displayed. In the Athletic farce Miss Jo Mooney who played the leading role proved herself to a very clever actress. The Seniors are proud of their fair classmate. After her return last lear the Senior class gave Miss Perkins a recep¬ tion at the home of Miss Belle Rankin. There were twenty guests present and a delightful evening was spent. Several very enthusiastic rallies have been held this term, which were well attended by the students and their friends. Under the able leadership of Leo Hart the Petaluma High School rooters have acquired a splendid repu¬ tation and our “Whiskity” is becoming quite famous. However, if some original chap would write a few new yells or a new song they would be very much appreciated. On September 6th the Senior class gave a dance at Armory Hall which was a social if not a financial success. Leo Hart acted as floor manager. The Basket Ball girls gave an invitational skating party in February at the Dreamland Rink in honor of the Vallejo team. It was due to the kindness of Mr. Macnider that the visitors were so pleasantly entertained. —3fl—

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High school enterprise ’ 07 . Coromercial Department The Commercial Department is just closing its first year in its new quarters and feels proud of its new home. For two years the department was limited in space to one room which necessitated the use of the hall for typewriting. During the last summer vacation the two rooms in the center of the building on the first floor were thrown together for use as a study hall, and the old study hall was given over to the Commercial Department. This change was of advantage to everyone. The study hall is within easy reach of all without the climbing of stairs, a point of great importance when evening meetings are held in the building. The Commercial Depart¬ ment now has much more commodious quarters, although it will soon need more room for offices. At the back of this large room a small one about twelve feet wide and extending the full width of the room has been set off by a glass partition, for typewrit ing. This enables those using machines to work in a comfortable place and puts everything in full view of the instruct¬ or, a condition the students would sometimes like to have changed. Last year there was a seating capacity for forty-two, this year there is room for fifty-four and all the seats have been assigned. The enrollment this year has been greater than in any previous year. The course of study is being continually enlarged and improved. A special two year course entitles a student to a Certificate of Proficiency but the four year course like the other regular courses leads to the regular High School Diploma. All of the pupils who while in the High School have attained profick ency in the commercial subjects and who have desired positions, are now at work and giving satisfaction. Various members of the present class have substituted at various times in offices in town. V A theological student was sent out one Sunday to supply a vacant pul¬ pit in a Connecticut Valley town. A few days after, he received a copy of the weekly paper of that place with the following item marked. “Rev of the Senior class of Yale Seminary supplied the pulpit at the Congregation- al church last Sunday, and the church will now be closed three weeks for repairs.” “Recent revelations,” says the Baltimore sun, “show that there is graft even in coffins.” The country would be better off if more of the graft¬ ers were there.—Ex. —32—