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

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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

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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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THE ROUND TABLE 5 SUBSCRIPTION DRIVE BY SENIORS (Continued from page 1) The salesmanagers of these teams were: Janice Sobel Robert Mc'Coach Vera Norcross in the order named. Of course each team tried to get more sub- scriptions than the other and keen competition ensued. The standings of each team were shown on a chart which was placed on the bul- letin board of the Senior High School. At the end of the allotted time the chart showed the Red Riders to be the winners of the race. The Green Ropers followed close be- hind and the Blue Wrangers were last. About $132-70 was cleared by this drive and the members of the class sincerely hope that Mr. Mil- ler will visit us again and ‘Jet us m” on more of his money making projects. James Curly was the business manager of this successful sub- scription drive. H. Kruse, ’27. THANKSGIVING PROGRAM A very appropriate Thanksgiving program was given in chapel Tues- day morning, November 23. The hrst Thanksgiving proclama- tion of George Washington was rea d by J ack Houghton. Anna Black then read an origin- al essay entitled, “Our Thanks- giving Day.” This was followed by a poem of Angela Morgan's—“A Song of Thanksgiving,” given by Mary Mullen. Our Mayor, Honorable W. H. White, gave us a talk on the rela- tion between the school and the community. He spoke of the ad- vantage of a city planning commis- sion in preventing the location of objectionable buildings in residen- tial sections. He also showed the hne opportunities which we have for river sports. At the close of this address, a representative from the “School Saving System” encouraged us to try for a 100% town. EXCHANGES Our exchange friends have greatly increased in number. May many more join the number and may all be found here each month. We would also ask our friends to give us some friendly criticisms, for we are desirous of improving our paper in whatever ways pos- sible. Among the papers received this past month and which we consider deserving of honorable mention are “The Orange Leaf,” from Orange, New Jersey; “The Litahni” from Manasquan, N. J .; and “The Spotlight” from Cranford, N. J. The following papers were also received: “The Pine Needle”, Lakewood, N.J. “The Chronicle”, Niagra Falls, N.Y. “F.H.S. Spirit”, Freehold, N.J. “The Kahko Kat”, Portsmouth, O- “The Monad”, Belleville, N.J. “The Red and Black”, Reading, Pa. High School Times”, Hightstown, N.J. 4The Valkyrie News”, Somerville, N.J. The Blue and Gold Broadcaster”, Tuckerton, N.J. “Heigh Chime”, Frostburg, Md. “The Western News”, West Phila- delphia, Pa. “The Trident”, Ocean Grove, N.J. AS WE SEE OTHERS! “The Orange Leaf” is truly a paper deserving merit. We wish, though, that the Literary section contained more stories and poems. More jokes would undoubtedly lend “snap” to your paper. 1The Litahm” It is in our opin- ion a real paper. This paper shows the cooperations of the student body. If more jokes were “sprinkled” in we would read it with much more pleasure- The Spotlight.” The Literary department is the “best yet.” We prophesy that soon Cranford High School will be boasting of its Long- fellows and Shakespeares. A paper deserving the greatest commenda- tion is our opinion of the “Spot- light.” The Pine Needle”. We would advise the use of more cuts if pos- sible. Also stories and poems would improve your paper. “The Chronicie.” A newsy little paper. Keep up the good work! We missed Dr. Ima Nut’s column this month. “The Kahko Kat”. Are there no serious minded students in your school? Of course we admit the fact that jok es are essential, but we need something to make us think! “F.H.S. Spirit.” Clever jokes. If they are original “F.HS. Spirit” certainly has some witty students. “The Trident.” Glad to hear from Neptune High. Get some stories and some “newsies” in your paper. “The Heigh Chime.” Our cry seems to be for stories! They would really help your paper. The jokes are many and witty. “The Monad.” Good jokes and stories. If more class notes were to be found the paper would have added interest. The Blue and Gold Broad- caster”. We welcome most cor- dially a new exchange friend. Here’s to your future success. A paper full of school news. “The Valkyrie News”. Another new friend is added to our list. May your paper always be as full of news as the November issue. “High School Times”■ We look- ed in vain for jokes, stories and poems! They were among the missing. The activities of the school received so much space that the jokes were forgotten! We students need something to lighten our book-laden minds! “The Western News”- Wel- come—friend. Call often. We hope you enjoyed the Hallow’en party. Only two jokes! Where’s your sense of humor? TO OUR EXCHANGE FRIENDS We have as yet received no criticisms from other schools! Does that mean our paper is perfect? Let us know what you think of us. The exchange editor received a communication recently from the exchange editor of “The Lemon Peal”, Mi ami, Fla. Astonishment was registered when it was learned that the exchange editor was a stu- dent at R. B. H. S. two years ago. We are anxious to receive a copy of their paper. G.C.D., ’27.