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

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THE ROUND TABLE 3 TO WRITE A POEM Were you asked to write a poem? Did this ever fall to you? Did your teacher send you home. With such a task to do? To write a poem is most hard Especially for a boy. Some girls can write them by the yard. Could I, 'twould give much joy. One day I sat and tried and tried. And could not write a word; Many a poem in the making died. Such ones you’ve never heard. How can one put his thoughts in verse, If talent he is lacking? I’ve done my best, and have seen worse. To you they’ll seem nerve racking. If these are not exceedingly fine, I cannot be to blame, For I have written my very best lines. And so am not ashamed. Jack L. Ryder- Once upon a time, you see That’s how the tales are told Of damsels fair and deeds so bold To win them liberty. In towers high in days gone by Where waved the wizard’s wand, A ploughboy would his valor try The prize—a princess’ hand. To me a little child then. How real those stories seemed; Now, they all must forgotten be But I, their meaning gleaned. O’Donnell. OUR OWN LITTLE LEOPARD The leopard gave our town its fame, And don’t imagine, that kitty was tame. Straight from his haunts in Africa came he, To our little zoo in New Jersey. Then one day when he was alone. He escaped from his cage without being known. Then as you all know. They hunted for him high and low. For miles around the doors were locked, Windows closed, and rifles cocked, No one walked on lonely roads. And cats and dogs were killed by loads. Though a dog’s life wasn’t worth a cent. The leopard was safe, wherever he went. His foot-prints were seen every- where. And he himself seen here anc there. But his career ended with a snap. For he was caught in a farmer trap. There he was found by the farmer’s son. Who finished him, with his old shotgun. Arthur Boross, ’27. A DREAM GIRL Her eyes were like the deep blue sea. Her hair was blonde as blond could be; Her lips were like the Cupid’s bow, Her teeth were white, as white as snow. Her name was not what one might think It was just this, Sally O’Tink; She was Irish but yet not quite. Her great, great, grandfather was an Arabian knight. And as I dreamed this dream so true, Morning came; and darkness lost its sullen hue; Out of bed’s comforts I then me got. And this dream girl’s phantom was soon forgot. E. Dodd. CREDIT Perhaps our readers will notice the Round Table s new cover- This cover is to be a permanent one. Much credit is due Vera Norcross for her faithfulness in designing and working up such an attractive dress for our school paper. S.G.S. IF (With apologies to Killing) If you can keep your hair when all about you Are shearing theirs and wanting you to, too, If you can hold your tongue when others mock you. But make allowance for their mocking, too. If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew To keep your hair long, after theirs is gone. And hold on to it when there s nothing in you Except the will which says to you, “Hold On!” If you can talk with crowds and keep your locks too. Or walk with “Sheiks”—nor lose your common sense; If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you. If women dub you “Freak” in self-defense; If you can smile without a hat to fit you. If you can sigh, but never shed a tear; Yours is the Earth and everything that’s in it. And—which is more—YOU’LL BE A LADY, DEAR. It is m the middle of the day and yet all is quiet and still. Then a grinding and crunching is heard. This is followed by a soft tapping, tap—tap—tap—tap, which is regu- lar and continuous. A mysterious voice is heard and it counts in time with the tapping, one—two—three —four, one—two—three—four. As a sudden clap of thunder a tre- mendous noise begins which sounds like a hundred horses rac- ing down a cement road- This uproar continues for what seems ages but perhaps is only a few min- utes. Then a woman's scream above the uproar: Stop! Stop! and as if the voice possessed magic, the noise dies away and Miss Donaldson quietly stops the Vic- trola and addresses her typewriting class.

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2 THE ROUND TABLE THE ROUND TABLE Published Monthly by Students of R. B. H. S. Year Subscription . . . .... 60c Single Copy 10c Editors-in-Chief— Geo. Olmstead Lois Rogers Literary Editor.........M. Alperin Art Editors— Y. Norcross J. Houghton Athletic Editors— G. Norman E. Yanko 0. Morford Class Editors— D. Story, ’27 E Cooper, ’27 F. Blaisdell, ’28 S. Hodas, ’28 R. Schroeder, ’29 A. Giles, ’29 Humor Editors— Harry Ingalls Robert McCoach Exchange Editor...........G. Dennis Circulation Managers— 'R. McCoach W. Brannin L. Colio Business Managers— J. Curley J. Van Nostrand N. Klatsky Typists — H. Van Dorn E. Walder Alumni Editor ............M. Kendell Faculty Advisors— Miss Stanger Mr. Gil land EDITORIAL The Round Table wishes to com- mend the students of R. B. H. S. for the fine spirit exhibited so far toward various school activities. The Round Table drive for sub- scribers, the Senior drive for mag- azine subscriptions and purchasers of Christmas cards, the support given to the Athletic Association, to the Banking System, to Debat- ing, Dramatics, all indicate an en- thusiasm which means Red Bank High is alive and ready for what- ever may be of benefit to all con- cerned. There is nothing better able to accomplish results, than the will- ingness to co-operate. If each in- dividual member of our High School would be as willing to co- operate with his teachers in mas- tering the subjects he must study, as he is m supporting school activi- ties, what a wonderful high school R- B. H. would be. It could very well, then, be known as the clCen- ter of Scholarship of Monmouth County”; and with what pride one could say, ”1 am a student of R. B. H.” Subjected to such a spirit of co- operation, no one would need to have his name recorded as one of many on the monthly list of fail- ures. Students of R. B. H., de- termine to fight and fight hard for high scholarship as your goal. SPIRIT Once again spirit comes to the front and takes a leading part in almost every activity. It has tri- umphed in banking, athletics, class meetings, and senior class activi- ties. There seems to be the will- ingness for all to take an active part, when each one did, the result was a strong school spirit. At the football games there was a spirit, a great spirit, but there were only two chances to put that spirit to its full extent. On Thanksgiving Day, when our team went down to de- feat, the students stood back of the school by cheering and the boys fought hard to the finish. In banking the Senior High started with the one hundred per cent record and kept it until the Junior High, who was close be- hind, passed them, when the Senior High got 99.2%. Much enthusi asm has been aroused over these rec- ords and the Junior High is trying to start the other schools of the town on the same path- At the be- ginning of the year the Round Table asked for subscriptions and the respond was 400 strong with a sale of 100 when the copies were brought. The Senior Class sold subscrip- tions to magazines and are now selling Christmas cards. These ac- tivities were supported mostly by the students of Red Bank High. If some one should ask you, “What is School Spirit?” just enumerate these facts and their measures of success. One thing must be taken into consideration, that almost every- thing calls for money and the time is very near Christmas when money is scarce, therefore, there has never been a better school spirit in R. B. H. S. THE POETS' CORNER MY CAR! I have a car that goes and stops, Sometimes it flies and sometimes it hops; Just crank her up; she starts hiss- ing, It’s all right though, there is noth- ing missing. She looks so strong I call her Katrmker, But with a mechanic you must link er; Just oil her up and feed her gas. She’s got more speed than a Rolls Royce has. The chassis may not look so good. But you never can tell what is under the hood; That’s the way with a Ford, you know, Henry ne’er built them for outside show. E. Dodd. BOOKS Books are friends, to whom we may go for aid; They refresh us, cheer us, com- fort and sustain. They make us lose ourselves within the thoughts Of another’s joy and pain. Countless pictures of lands we ne’er have seen Flash before us m words of beau- tiful hue, As vivid as if an artist had done the work For a connoisseur to view. The characters become our close companions. We understand their weak points and their strong. And as we see their faults and errors We can perceive ourselves, where wrong. So, portrayed so keenly in the won- derful realm of books. Are human emotions and actions. Enabling us to better understand Life and all it means. Lois Rogers.

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4 SENIOR CLASS ACTIVITIES At the second meeting of the Senior Class it was decided to ac- cept the plan offered by the Crowell Publishing Company. This plan was to sell the American and other magazines from the sales of which we received a commission. The class was divided into three teams : the Red Riders, the Blue Wrangl- ers and the Green Ropers. The Red Riders won in the number of subscriptions but on the basis oi percentage, the Green Ropers “brought home the bacon.” Be sure you buy your supply of Christmas cards from the Seniors! If you do, you’ll surely be delight- ed with the results. D. C., ’27. SENIOR DANCE Well, the first activity of the Senior Class started off with a Bang” which was heard every- where. The explosion occurred on Friday evening, October 29, and re- sulted in 50 dollars ($50) for the treasury and demands for more dances. The gym, which housed the event, was attractively decorated with cornstalks and crepe paper which gave it a hallowe’en effect. Unlike other dances, new novelties were introduced in the form of grab bags and fortune telling performed by Miss Boardman. These, to- gether with the delightful music of the “Twinlight Orchestra” made the evening an enjoyable one. CANDY REPORT Receipts Balance Oct. 11 ..........$ 67.98 Sales for week of Oct. 11. . 96.25 Sales for week of Oct. 18. . 100.00 Sales for week of Oct. 25. . 97.10 Sales for week of Nov. 1. . . 117.00 Sales for week of Nov. 8. . . 83.75 Sales for week of Nov. 15. . 111.80 $673.88 Payments Oct. 15—Groce-Garbarme . $ 27.98 Oct. 21—Schwarz Son . . . 98-35 Oct. 22—Brewster Sons Co. 29.10 Oct. 28—Schwarz Son. . . 69.15 Nov. 5—Schwarz Son. . . . 79.04 Nov. 17—Schwarz Son. . . 119.66 THE ROUND TABLE JUNIOR CLASS JOTS The Juniors have had a very busy time since the last issue of the Round Table. The first important achievement was the selection of a class motto. The committee in charge of this matter reported through its chair- man, George Sturgis. Several mot- toes were proposed and after due consideration the class selected, “Deeds not words.” In order to live up to this motto, the next thing we did was to select and order our rings. We will re- frain from describing them, for in a few weeks they will be telling to the world their worth. SOPHOMORE CLASS NOTES The second meeting of the 10-B Sophomore Class was held Mon- day, November 15, at 8 :45, m Room A. It was called to order by the new president, William Mack, who likewise announced the results of the election of the last meeting. A short speech was then made by Betty Cleeland, recently elected treasurer, asking for the co-opera- tion of the Class in the paying of its dues. President Mack talked for a short time on the same sub- ject. Mr. Strauss’ suggestion of crediting last year’s payment ot dues to the payments of the next three years was discussed and ac- cepted. The question of raising money for the Washington trip by cake sales, etc., was next discussed by the president, who appointed a committee for this branch of ac- tivity. The members are as fol- lows : Marguerite Zweifel, Chairman Louis Grob Alston Beekman Marie Martin Another topic of interest was taken up. These people were se- lected by the president to decide on the class colors: Margaret Sutphin Melvin Decker Helen Van Kuren A third committee, that of the Class Athletic Association Commit- tee, was also chosen by the presi- dent. At first the committee was made up of boys only, but a mo- tion was made and seconded that there be an odd number of both boys and girls- The final selections were: George Carey, Chairman Florence Powers Betty Curtin Adrian Rose This being all the business to be discussed at the present, the meet- ing was adjourned. A. Giles, 10B. DEBATING NEWS THE ANSWER! I journeyed one day to a room down stairs Wh ere Mr. Strauss takes care of Debating affairs, I was surprised to find that only two or three Were trying debaters to be. So, ’tho you may find it very hard work. Play the game square and always be there, Take your part, don’t be a “shirk.” The answer’s “Debating, come out to work.” Jesse Bennett, Sec’y-Treas. STOP—LOOK-LISTEN Watch for Date Mr. A. I hear there is a pro- gram to be given in chapel in the near future. Mr. B. By whom? Mr. C. Why, haven’t you heard the news. There has been a great deal of excitement in a society m school which has been called, the dullest and most foolish society created. Mr. D. This society upon hear- mg the scandal has come out of its “shell” and is giving a demonstra- tion program in chapel. Mr. B. I am still waiting to hear who is giving the act. And the date? I can’t stand the sus- pense. Mr. C. That’s the secret! Keep your eyes open! Be on the Watch! For special benefit of the Jun- iors, we wish to announce that they should find their good behavior as “It won’t be long now” before Santa Claus will arrive! $423.28