Santa Rosa High School - Echo Yearbook (Santa Rosa, CA)

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THE PORCUPINE, 19 from page to page and scattered in portions among one another so that, having read. the first part it is some- times a difficult magier to find’ thé remainder. The December nun ber of the G rl’s thigh Journal com- prises eighty pages Of. splendid original stories, poetry, illustrations, and editorials. “The Ancient Church” is a poem unsurpassed in the realms of High! School litera- ture.” “In Sunny Ttaly;, is: both interesting’ and instruc- tive, its clear description being set off by several pictur: esque scenes’ ‘of ' ideal Italian’ country life. The big bright eyes, of the bird of Wisdom stares up at us as,we take up the November issue of its namesake from Fresno, “A Borrowed Reputation” is well written. “Room 10,” in the Oracle, is a remarkably original and witty story. The literary articles in ‘this paper are all very ‘good but we have come to the conclusion that artistic ability’ is’ not: prevalent in the Oakdale High School. A few cuts would do much to enliven the somber looking pages. The November Acorn is edited by the girls of the school and dedicated to the members of the football team. Athletic stories and poems, and a generous supply of news relating to the track team and the recent games fill the paper.’ Such ardent school patriotism among the girls is certainly worthy of commendation. In addition to the exchanges mentioned, we acknowledge the receipt of. the Pharos, Aegis, H. 5. Review, Skirmisher, Forum, Yuba, Delta, Cardinal and White, Tripod, Normal Pennant. Text Books and Shoal Suiptlies C. A. WRIGHT: -CO. Leading ‘Booksellers and Stationers 527 Fourth Street - = “Santa Rosa, Cal,

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18 THE PORCUPINE pressive but rather out of keeping with the name ‘of the paper. ‘ As usual, the Mission, S. I’., is well-arranged and. fll of interesting’ material. The poéms,. “The Deserted School, House,” and “In, Doubt,” .are well written, and expreseive of deep feeling: We tind a romantie’ lithe story in “When the Unexpected Happens,” but: the “en gagement scene at the end seems rather strained and unnatural . . va We have received, for the first time, the Nautilus.a dainty little paper from Jacksonville, Ill. We tegret the scarcity of original stories, but that deficiency is some- what made up by the splendid material in. the other departments, especially the editor’s article. 'The appearance of the Adyoéate is greatly improved by the addition of a good, strong binding. The Clarion is well arranged, but we regret to find among its splendid articles on athletics, fraternities, and debating societies, only one story. That’one is good and its creditableness creates a demand for more.’ The Thanksgiving number of the Item is a great im- provement on previous issues of the paper.’ The editorial is particularly good. . ‘The Game,” by a Football Enthus- iast,. and “The French Revolution,” are. worthy of notice; the first, for, its easy and lively rhythm and the latter, for its exact..and, thoughtful portrayal of an epoch in history. We are very glad to receive the Autocrat, a breezy little paper from Nobleville;-Ind. Its illustrations and literary articles are very good but some’ criticism is due to the manner in’ which’ the stories are continued

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THE PORCUPINE 2 os oh ae F thilltat i es. Tis spring, the time when all schools throughout the country are doing their utmost to further the interests of track athletics. It is the ambition of every school to turn out the sturdiest and best all-around athletes possi- ble. It is the all around team that counts, not the indi- vidual stars. In the past, especially in the A. A. L., the team having the most individual stars, has usually won, but the constitution of the league has been so altered that the best all around team will win, as the sum of thé second, third and fourth places now count more than first pee The points now are, first place, 5, second, 3, third, 2, and fourth, 1, while previously there has been no fourth place, the points counting, first 5, second,3, and third,1. The season permits early training and those who get out now will have the best opportunity to make the team and even though they do not make the team they will make the greatest improvement. Many boys have the wrong impression about training, and believe that unless they can make the team there is no use of training. This idea is, without doubt, the greatest detriment to track athletics. ' The most important advantage in training is the devel- opment of one’s physical powers to such an extent that Paul T. Hahman, Ph. G. Jerry W. Claypool : Class of 93 HAHMAN DRUG CO. Prescription Druggists 215 Exchange Avenue Santa Rosa, Californie a The Place to buy your Rubdown and Athletic Supporters