Poland Seminary High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Poland, OH)

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1934 THE PIONEER 25 IQ 'Qu BASKETBALL AWARDS Through the years at Seminary High School letters have been awarded in a rather haphazard fashion. The coach has had all the responsibility, for he had no definite basis for giving the awards. With the growth of the school, it has become increasingly necessary to form definite requirements for the earning of letters. One of the first tasks facing the student council was the formulation of such :1 definite set of requirements. After much deliberation and thought, they set the following requirements for basketball awards: To earn a varsity felt, the player must participate in at least half af the quarters, for a reserve felt, he must have at least one-sixth of the quarters to his credit. A squad felt is given for faithful service and attendance. The council decided to give gold basketballs to those players having certain qualifications at the end of their academic careers at Seminary High School. These basketballs can be kept always as a remembrance of high school days and can be worn anywhere. On the other hand, chenille letters can be worn only on sports sweaters. To receive a gold basketball, the player must have two var- sity felts or one varsity and two reserve felts or one varsity. one reserve, and two squad felts. lt is hoped that these more permanent awards in the form of gold basket- balls will inspire a greater appreciation of their value from the standpoint of honor and that the recipients will guard their possession with greater jealousy. 2-..--Q.--..i REFLECTICN S lt is hoped that these more permanent awards in the form of gold 'basket- school. The success of our people in a scholastic way is most gratifying when I recall that a few years ago we were unable to attract any attention at the academic contests. The showing of our literary and music teams was splendid. The whole- some increase in sincere interest in achievement in the athletic department is a sign that we are on the way to more success in this field. lt is an indication of a well-balanced school when the scholastic, musical. literary, and athletic teams all are successful. lVhen we realize that the representatives of our school are really eligible to participate in extra-curricular events we fell a greater pride' in our achieve- ments. lklany of our pupils! who first found it difficult to maintain eligibility later remarked that the requirements for eligibility have made it easier to do the work necessary to qualify properly. The determination necessary to produce results, can produce nothing 'but good and lasting effects. Though we of the faculty may have failed with a few individuals who find it irksome and even impossible to live in an ordered and civilized community such as a school should be, 1 believe, on the whole, that we have secured a habit of achievement, a desire for success, and a respect for the fine basic principles of American life. If such is the case, l thank the members of the faculty and the pupils of our school for their part in this attainment. The growing interest of the people of the community has been very pleasing. This interest and cooperation can succeed only in helping us to accomplish those things for which our school was established. Signed, G. bl. Barton

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26 'l'IIIC PIONEER 193+ 'dl 'Os' A KID'S PROPHECY Iffonlinurrf jimm fwlyr Illl more history. I lorence is going to he like Alt. Longfellow. She pomed about Bob Johnston: He can play a piano swell. And l like him very well. Uhhie will never stop whistling. Oh well, all famous people have a trouhle and they get shot. Ruth sewed something for her doll and she will he a sewing lady. Her sister, Helen, works hard and will he very hissy. Alohnny Ifisler has a hohhy named Ladigo, which he will keep. -Ianette Ripley will he nice in high school. She thinks Helen Xlartin should have a higger naine 'cause she will he a hig Iihrarian and needs a hig name. Kathryn KIcGarry calls high school gi lunatic huilding and she will go there 'cause she makes us laugh. 'lihey will have to teach Catherine Cunning how to talk in high school hecause she is very quiet. --...,- . ...YY i A XVORIJ OF APPRECIATION 'lihe annual is thought of wholly as a students' project. lt is a students' project hut nevertheless the students need a guiding hand. Ifver since we have produced an annual, Klr. Lindman has heen our guiding hand. The title he receives is faculty adviser. However, l'm afraid we don't realize how much more than advising is incorporated into Klr. I,indman's joh. It takes hours and hours of his valuahle time and much actual. lahor. VVe, the staff, realize and appreciate how indispensahle his help has heen in producing this annual and we would like to take this opportunity to express our thanks and appreciation. IIICST NVE FORGIf'li 'lihere is one who works in our building quietly and without complaint. His excellent work testifies, however, that accomplishment can result without fuss and display. He has kept our huilding a tit and pleasant place in which to work. VVe wish him to know we appreciate also the many favors he has done for us so we say, 'l'hank you. lllr. Kridlerf' . ...-,....-g . I-IONOR BRI CBI-IT On lfriday evening, April 27, the Senior Class of Seminary High presented. as their final activity as students of Seminary High, the play Honor Bright under the direction of lNIrs. hlercer. After much consideration the following cast was chosen: june Hamilton. ,Iean Iialph, Ifleanor -Iohnson, Virginia Logan, Kathryn Nlcfiarry, Dorothy -Iunc Osherg. Osborne Leonard, john Goodridge, Steve Korchnak, Richard Yolosin, VVallace Sloan, Rohert Johnston, Fred Crumhacher, Adair Gailey.