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16 THE OCKSHEPERIDA Alumni Notes Ruth Evans We were glad to have so many of the Alumni members, who were absent itom Sheridan, to return and enjoy the Christmas season with us, among whom were Myrtle Smith, Mabelle Goehring, Georgia Sheldon, Helen Stuby, Irvin Smith, Helen Huffman, One Toland, Charlie Miller, Josephine Adams and Eva Williams. DeRoyce Dudley of Basin spent a portion of the holidays in Sheridan. The Alumni association of the S. H. S. gave one of the most successful dances of the season on Christmas night. Its attendance of about one hundred and twenty-five couples, exceeded those of previous occasions. The four-piece orchestra was exceptionally good. Light refreshments were served, and dancing was continued until I o’clock. Those who participated in the pleasures of the evening said that it was the best ever. During the holidays Mr. and Mrs. George P. June, of Buffalo, Wyo., were the guests of their daughter, Mrs. Harry Wood. Mr. Percy Metz of Basin, Wyo., spent Christmas with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Metz. Hazel Stahl was in Sheridan to attend the Alumni dance, on Christmas night. Eva Williams entertained the Daughters of the King on the evening of December 26th. Prof. Herbst gave a 6 o’clock dinner at the Great Western hotel on Decem-! er 29, for the members of his German class of ’11, namely: Misses Mabelle Goehring, Josephine Adams, Georgia Sheldon, Helen Stuby, Ruth Evans, Claire Cone, Nelle Polly and Lorena Dunning. Geneva Messick, a member of the class before its High school career, was also present. Unfortunately the boys of the class, Peter Paul, Will Metz and Seymour Sharp, did not return to their homes for their Christmas vacation. “Fessor” extended the pleasures of the evening by giving a theatre party. On December 31st, Florence Pate became Mrs. Henry Warriner, at her home, 204 Sherman Avenue. We wish Mr. and Mrs. Warriner the many greetings of the new year. Ada Brittain of Buffalo, Wyoming, spent a few days visiting in Sheridan, previous to the holidays. Fred Portz is in Omaha, where he has undergone an operation. We hope his recovery will be speedy. Of course we have made numerous good resolutions, and determined to execute them. Sometimes one’s motives are misrepresented, as were those of the old Scotch lady’s. She was compelled to carry an ear-trumpet wherever she went. Upon visiting a small church, she was watched very suspiciously by the sexton until she reached her seat. Then, as if he could stand the suspicion no longer, he went to her,
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15 THE OCKSHEPERIDA ling, vaulting and jumping will be done in the school yard. Some new shot will have to be made, as the one we had last year was borrowed and never returned. We don’t know who borrowed it, or maybe they would return it. But with all our trouble, we are prospering, and are going to clean up everything in the line of track this year. THE HIGH JUMP. Coach Omer of Northwestern University Describes Proper Form For the Event. The old-fashioned side jump, where the jumper runs from the side and “scissors” the legs over, is done away with and no really good jumper uses it nowadays, says Coach Omer, of Northwestern University. Jumping is one of the most artificial a.hletic events, as is proved by the fact that no untrained high jumper uses the correct form in jumping. The best jumper runs straight toward the bar and shoots over feet first, coming down facing the bar. The difficulty in the event for the beginner is the number of different movements which are invoiced in the correct form. The first thing to get is the take-off. The athlete should run about 50 feet to the bar, making the last three strides with speed, the first part of the run being slow and smooth. It is usual to mark the third stride from the take-off, and also the starting point as a double check. The take-off should be about the same distance from the foot of the standard as the height of the bar. Supposing that the jumper takes off from the right off, he runs as before described, swerving slightly to the right. This is done to aid in the half-twist of the body. At the instant of jump- ing the left leg is thrown above the bar and at right angles to it, the jumper at the same time allowing his body to be thrown backward into a horizontal position, the arms thrown upward and twisting to the right. This is to aid in giving the body the half turn. The right leg is brought up bent and to the right of the body and is snapped as quickly as possible downward and back. By the time this movement is completed the body is across the bar with the front turned toward it. The twist is the most important thing in the high jump, and different coaches use different methods of getting the same result. One prominent Conference coach uses the shoulder movement. It is said that Keene Fitzpatrick got the same result by a movement of the head, while others depend on the leg snap or the swerving movement at the bar. When you are learning to high jump you should perfect your movements with the bar at a low height, say, 3 feet 6 inches or 4 feet, raising it higher only when you can jump it easily and quickly. Do not jump for height oftener than once a week and not then until your form is established. Attempt to get the horizontal layout from the start and have the jumping pit well dug up so that you will not jar if you fall. Always keep your eye on the bar and not on the take-off. If you are jumping from the side convert yourself into a front jumper. It may take four months or a year, but in the end height will be added to your jump. Finally, it must be borne in mind that all of these movements must be gone through with force, and that the foot must be thrown higher than the other parts of the body.
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THE OCKSHEPERIDA and shaking a warning finger emphatically, said, “Madam—one toot and you’re oot.” Many people always avail themselves of “making better” by New Year’s resolutions, and others think they can be made no better, for they have already attained the highest degrees. But they find themselves mistaken, as did a physician who had practiced his profession for fifteen years. He said, “I thought I had answered almost every poosible ‘fool’ question; but a new one was sprung on me, recently. A young man came in, who had an inflamed eye, i pre- scribed medici 17 office, but returned in a few minutes, poked his head in the doorway, and asked, “Shall I drop this into the eye before meals or after?” Just take notice to recognize the effects of our resolutions. Though some people appear deaf, to the dictation of others, they always hear something, as did the old gentleman whose hearing was l ecoming very ineffective. As he was crossing over a railroad bridge, a train underneath gave a deafening whistle. “First robin I have heard this spring,’’ he calmly remarked. Boys and Girls you can get pens, ink, paper, pencils, erasers, chewing gum and all other necessary supplies at Hayes News Stand. re Notes 1 Helvey Ruth Snively was out of school for a week on account of trouble with her eyes. Jewel Carroll has pneumonia, rv-t we hear that she is better now, and able to sit up for a short while each day. We shall be glad to see her in school again Elmer Murphy fell down on the cement walk and broke his arm, last week. It was an unusually serious ac cident for Sheridan High school. The Glee club has a good many members from the Sophomore class. Girls, let’s keep our reputation A FEW WANTS. Chewing gum—Inquire Room 5. A girl—Earl Carlson. A brilliant geometry class— -Mr. Hawkes To go home at least fifteen minutes earlier than usual—Mr. Sherman S'lence in English II B —Mi s C oper. Romans, not Belgians—Miss Furr. LOST AND FOUND. Found—One girl, by Alfred Bonham. Loser may have same by paying for this “ad.” Lost—Good reputation. Reward for for return of same to Hugh Huston. Lost—One owner of dignity. Liberal reward for return to Horace Tshirgi. Lost—Liberty. Return to Mr. Sherman and receive reward.
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