Red Bank High School - Log Yearbook (Red Bank, NJ)

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TILE RO U XI) T A BEE 11 ttoTeS SENIOR CLASS NOTES Since the custom of going to Wash- ington for a graduation trip has been inaugurated every class has devoted a great amount of energy and time in raising money to take the trip. Dances, cake and candy sales., etc., are all held for one purpose, namely, to make money. The officers of the Class can p.an dances, and cake sales, etc., but if they are not backed by the entire Senior Class, what will it avail them? Everything that has borne SUCCESS in the school or class has been so borne by the support of all,—not' a few! Therefore, realizing this fact, we, the members of the Senior Class, should give as much support as possible to our Class. If you can answer all of the following questions in an affirmative statement you are backing your class; if you cannot answer them in an affir- mative statement you are not backing your class. 1. Are your dues paid up? 2. Did you give or buy a cake at the last cake sale? 3. Did you buy tickets for the Christmas Dance? 4. Are you a supporter of the candy department? The class constitution was adopted at a recent meeting. A committee was appointed to select a class motto and flower. At a later meeting this com- mittee reported and the Class chose “Rambler Rose” as the flower, and “Success Reflects Effort” as the motto. There will be more dances in the future and the proceeds will go to- wards financing that Washington trip! So while we are enjoying ourselves, we are at the same time providing money for future enjoyment. The candy sales committee reports that the profits are rolling in fast. Cul- tivate a sweet tooth and help the class at the same time! “Take advantages of the opportun- ities that life offers.” This has been the advice given to many a student, and is undoubtedly good. The old fellow with the crop of hay on his chin and barren land on her head, will tell you all his troubles. He will tell you of the hard times he had when he was a boy and how he never had a chance to succeed, and that if

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10 TILE ROUND TABUS ton’s deserted house on Hollow Road. Enter, but be cautious. Search rigor- ously and you will find something to your advantage.” No name was signed. Only a tiny counterfeit of a green star glowed blandly. A strange thrill pulsed through Ruth as she re- read the words. And the same impulse, the desire to tell her friends, Tom par- ticularly, prompted her to obey the queer message. Pulling her coat still closer to her so as to evade still more the biting cold and the rasping wind she made her way not at all nonchantantly to the appoint- ed place. A chill clutched her as she saw the house. “How dark, how for- bidding it appears! Shutters flopping! Could any place look more decadent?” Tingling with excitement' and still drawn by the irresistible influence, she tremulously approached the house. The door yielded and she entered. But it swung shut so suddenly, impelled by the wind that she could scarcely restrain a cry of terror at the appalling noise it made. She felt a strange chill come over her and imagined she could discern wierd figures slinking through the hall ways. What a thing to tell Tom indeed but how much pleasanter to have Tom with her all this time? Of a sudden she stiffened. Out of the blanket of darkness which envel- oped her, came a scream which curdled her blood even as she recognized the voice to be Tom’s. “Help, for God’s sake! Ruth, Ruth Sounds of a struggle and a long drawn final wail of pain. Ruth was transfixed with fright but after what seemed an eternity she came to herself and leaped in the direction from which the sound had proceeded. She again flashed the light—now somewhat dimmed—and saw in its wan glare her old friend Tom, in the devastating grip of a huge fiend who was relentlessly choking what little life he had left to him. As in a dream she realized it all. The mad man had lured Tom out there to murder him and not content with that savagery lured good old Tom’s pal too. Enraged, Ruth picked up a knife which lay on a table and cried—“Leave him alone, you fiend!” and raising the knife, she took a step forward. Fatal step! Tom’s oppon- ent paused, and in a fraction of a second touched a button concealed under the table. ‘‘Fool, fool,” he shrieked. Ruth sensed what would happen and tried to side step but too late. The floor seemed to slip away from her and with the awful laugh of the mad man ringing in her ears and the last harrow- ing spectacle of Tom, burning her eyes, she fell down—down—down hitting bottom with a tremendous bang. Rue- fully she rubbed her head and -opened her eyes—to look into the face of her mother! “Ruth, dear! you’ve frightened us to death with your groans and screams. At first we thought that you were ill but seeing the mystery story guessed what had happened.” Shaking her drowsy, bewildered head, Ruth arose and made her way towards the stairs. “Mother,” she called, “if you see any green stars, save them for me until morning. Good night! ”

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12 TUE ROU I) TA BT.E he was a boy today what he would do! He goes on moaning over the easy time boys have today and success being too easy for them to obtain. Sounds good, doesn't it fellows? But, remember, for every position you may get in later life there will be more people trying to get that job of yours, and it will depend upon your ability to hold it. So why not prepare yourself now for the problems of later life. Get all the education possible and regulate your conduct in school so as to cause no trouble bo your teachers. The prisons are filled with people who do not care for the law. You should take the word of your teacher as law, because there will be no teacher spru- ring you along in the straight and nar- row path when you grow older. And remember, “Success Reflects Effort. -------o------ JUNIOR CLASS NOTES J—Jovial U—United N—'Notorious I—Industrious 0—Original R—Reliable C—Correct L—Loyal A—Attractive S—Sympathetic S—Sincere The Class of ’25 Take note. Seniors! The Junior Class rings have been ordered and will soon arrive. The class of ’25 aims to make itself prominent in school activities and shows signs of a most successful year. Even our Vice-President has been chosen as Captain of next year’s foot- ball team. Our class meetings have been excellently attended and plans have been made for a girls’ basketball team and likewise a boy’s basketball team. The girls’ are practicing and hope to play soon. The treasurers report has been re- ceived. Keep up that spirit Juniors and pay your dues. -------o-------- SOPHOMORE CLASS NOTES On Thursday, October 16th, a spe- cial Sophomore Class meeting wras held for the purpose of selecting a class motto. Numerous mottoes were sug- gested but despite all efforts none seemed to please the majority of the class. Finally, it was decided to leave the matter to a committee of five. The committee considered the two following mottoes as the best of the lot, and of equal merit. To Know is to Conquer Deeds Not Words On Thursday, Nov. 1st, a regular meeting was held in the Junior High school auditorium. The question of mottoes was again resumed and the class chose the motto. To Know is to Conquer. Notice bo all I Oth grade pupils! Do you know that it is necessary for you to pay your dues before you can graduate from this High School? Why not come to class meetings regularly and take a hand in the business? We want the Sophomores with the Blue and Gray at their head bo be the banner class of R. B. H. S. On Thursday, Dec. 6th, a class meet- ing was held in the Junior H. S. audi- torium. The first thing discussed at this meeting was some proposed amendment to the Class Constitution. According to the present Constitution an amendment must be brought up at