Southwestern High School - Prospector Yearbook (Detroit, MI)

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Midgets In Action The Midget Club has been kept busy this semester per- forming various duties. The choice of a faculty adviser was the first important problem of the club. Mr. Dolan was selected to fill the vacancy left by Mr. Lynch, former faculty adviser. The boys appreciate Mr. Dolan's willingness to work with them. The Midgets soon started a membership campaign. which ended with five new members. A rough initiation was the lot of these fortunate boys, they survived to be- come full-fledged members. Following the initiation there was a party at the home of one of the members. All enjoyed themselves immense- ly: the only disadvantage was that it ended too soon. The latest project of the Midgets was the installation of mirrors in the boys' lavatory. They also furnished four mirrors for the boys' locker room. The following officers were appointed as a result of the election: Paul Dinger, president, James Price, vice- presidentg Alfred Farber, secretary and reporter, and Bill Adderly, treasurer fsucceeded by Alex Golandaj. Auditorium Classes Busy The semester in the auditorium has been devoted primarily to plays, although the first part of the term was given over to special reports. These reports were on sub- jects investigated in the library, during auditorium class- timeg each student was given one period. The plays studied were: Tom's Gar- den, an Arbor Day play, by 7A-1 and 7A-3, The Enchanted Garden, a May play, by 7A-II and TA-IVQ The Stolen Prince, 8A-II and SA-IV, How Sleep the Brave, Decoration Day, 8A-II and 8A-IVQ The Blue Wigwam, SB-5-6-7-85 In the Green-Wood, 8A-1-33 Dick Whit- tington, an elaborate pantomime, 8A-VI and 8A-VIII, Daniel Boone, 8A-1 and 8A-3g The Boston Tea Party, 8A-5 and 8A-7g The Ceremonial of the Flag, SB- VI and 8B-VIII, Treasure Island fScene IJ, 8B-1 and 8B-3. As a culmination to their special li- brary reports on the subject of artists, the SB-II and 8B-IV gave an interest- ing slide lesson, using pictures painted by the artists whom they had studied. In addition to the plays, a few poems and speeches were studied, usually for . T. D. C. Produce Two Plays ' i l - mia The Thespian Dramatic Club, consisting of eight, ninth and tenth grade girls, have done remarkable work during the past semester under the able leadership of Ruth Leonard, president. Phyllis Gardner and Gertrude Voellmig acted as secretaries during the past year. The club has been working on two plays, Sylvia's Aunts and The Toy Shop , which are soon to be pre- sented in the auditorium. The girls have also succeeded in getting attractive pins this semester. In Caesar's Camp The purpose of the Latin Club is to bring into a friend- ly social contact all who are interested in the study of Latin. As was predicted in the winter Pictorial, Castra Caesaris, the Camp of Caesar, has enjoyed a very delight- ful year of club activities. It has acquired a prominent position among school organizations. Applications for membership numbered close to one hundred with the second initiation of the year. Since the membership of the club was limited to fifty members, the qualifications of the candidates are unusually high, with scholarship the leading requisite. The February initiation, in which eighteen new members were admitted to the club, was only the beginning of a pleasant semester of interesting activities. A banquet at Southwestern was the first social function for the club. A Bonstelle Theatre party for some fifty members was given on May 5. Several other delightful social gatherings were undertakings of the club. Officers are: Frank Taylor, president, William Voell- mig, vice-president, Clara Knitli, secretary, Ruth Uhle- man, treasurer. Miss Walsh is faculty advisor of the club. such special day programs as Arbor Day, Decoration Day, and Flag Day. Page TIl'l'H.fj!-T100 Castra Caesaris

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Slide Rule Mathematicians DeWitt Severence, president, Margaret Kanoc, vice- presidentg and Gerald Hallahan, secretary-treasurer, were chosen to lead the Slide Rule Club this semester. Thirty new members were added to the roll in a short time. The Slide Rule Club is sorry to lose five members, due to graduation. They are: Gerald Hallahan, William Sands, Lyle Jannisse, George Sagatelian, and Lillian Siegel. One of the first tasks provided for learning to operate the slide rule. The members did not spend all their time at this work, however. A picnic was planned at which the members thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Mr. Seaver, adviser of the Slide Rule Club. predicts the rr ost brilliant accomplishments for the coming term. l- Librarians Make Scrap Book The library staff of Southwestern High School had twenty-one members this semester, the largest number of girls to take this course since its origin in 1926. The library girls generously contributed to the making of' a scrap-book. In it are pictures of the staff and the librarians and also statistics of the daily circulation and attendance. A scrap-book of this sort was made in every high school in the city, to be presented at a convention of the American Library Association, which was held from May 9 to June 2 at West Baden, Indiana. Miss Doll attended the convention during the last week of May. The March meeting of the Detroit high school librar- ians was held in the Southwestern library on March 17. The room was attractively decorated with green crepe paper. There were also green plants of various kinds. It was a St. Patrick's Day tea. The library girls served. Since the girls had no means of distinguishing them- selves, they decided to purchase pins this term. In return for the Christmas party the II's and III's gave the I's, the I's gave a party for the rest of the girls in June. The following statistics were found: Monthly attendance in the library each hour, 9,142 Monthly circulation in the library, 2,880. Number of bindery books, 1,000. Number of new books, 350. This course is also for boys. Many boys in other schools are taking advantage of the opportunity. There are two-and-half hours' credit offered for this course. Anyone interested should see Miss Doll. Southwestern Librarians As the Poets View Life The Poetry Club hopes to serve as a center of fellow- ship for boys and girls who find in verse one of the chief delights of life. Some young people find this delight in music. in the brush and pencil, in dancing, or in dra- matics. But in any big school there is always a group of people who feel that, even more than in these things, aesthetic satisfaction lies in the music and magic of verse. The Poetry Club Poets and poetry lovers have always been persons of the most diverse gifts and destinies. Some have been kings and conquerors, like David and D'Annuncio, some farmers and shepherds like Virgil and Burns, statesmen like John Hays and Bayard Taylor, or successful business men like Louis Untermeyer. But always, whatever their major preoccupations, they felt the need of the Henchanted line , and of a little circle of friends with whom to share it. The Poetry Club was newly organized this last semes- ter, but already it has thirty-five enthusiastic members. So far its chief activity has been the writing of verses, some of which have appeared in each issue of The Pros- pector, others in the corridor cases. The officers are: Edwin Coulson, President. Laura Crawford, Vice-President. Charles Thoms, Secretary. Winnifred Bergstresser, Treasurer. Charlotte Firth, Chairman of the Editorial Committee. Margaret Reed, Chairman of the Publication Com- mittee. Miss Bowyer is the sponsor. Biology Club Organized The Biology Club was organized late in the semester. The aim of the club is to popularize biology. The membership is restricted to those studying biology or to those who have had it. Subjects under discussion are those that are of particular interest to members of the class. The club adopted a constitution and held an elec- tion. The results of the election are as follows: president, Lela Bagozzig vice-president, William Herlingg secretary, Evelyn Hittingerg treasurer, Clara Henig. The adviser of the club is Miss Hamilton. Junior Girls' Glee Club The Junior Girls' Glee Club has met this semes- ter daily during the sixth hour for practice. The main pieces of their work this term were: The May Song , Hope Carol , and Star1rif Night'f. These were sung very nicely at The ay Festi- val , which was held on May 9, 1928, at Cass Technical High School. Page Twenty-Ona

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Science Club Admits Girls Believing that many girls as well as boys are inter- ested in science, the Science Club has this year opened membership to girls of Nordstrum and Southwestern. Taking an active part in the club, the girls have put on several interesting programs. Reports and demonstra- tions have also engaged the attention of the club. Science Club The club was formed in January, 1927, as Nordstrum Junior Chemists. It was renamed the Science Club in the fall of 1927. During the past year, meetings have been held every two weeks, while boys and girls alter- nated in taking charge. Ofiicers are President, George Weiss, Vice-President and Chemist, Hubert Knochg Secretary and Reporter, Peter Szlukg Assistant Chemist, Stephen Eberle. Members are Bonnie Smith. Jane Melms, Martha Young, Mildred Boone, Dorothy Halligan, Thelma Childs, Marion Kalin, Marion Stow, Maxine Miepoth, Margaret Borsodi, George Weiss, Peter Szluk, Virgil Wilton, John Greene, Stephen Kuzma, Charles Chene, Sheldon Knoch, Stephen Eberle, Hubert Knoch, Kenneth Himes, Bennie Gruenfeldt, and Daniel Grush. Miss Rosenberg and Mr. Yeatter are faculty advisers. Juniors Honor Guests The Junior Boys' Glee Club has closed the past semes- ter with honors, having participated in the May Festival at which they sang Old Black Joe , a southern melody, and Mareanina,', with a combined mixed chorus of the Junior Girls' Glee Club. They also sang for the National Bankers' Association at the new Masonic Temple. The boys were ,guests at luncheon as a tribute to their singing. The boys have made an impressive appearance in their white trousers, shirts, and black bow ties. There are thirty-three Nordstrum students in the Glee Club. Domecons Enjoy Banquet The social calendar of the Domecon Club this year in- cluded many notable events such as the pleasant and profitable trip to the Detroit Creamery and the Mother and Daughter banquet on May 9. This date was the gala day of the club when mothers and daughters ate and made merry. Another social activity was the Bunco party Domecon Club given by Katherine Beauvais at her home. The Domecon girls were her guests. This term, ten new students were invited to join the club. After a difficult but comical initiation, which was later appeased with delicious refreshments, the girls be- came full-fledged members. Those initiated were Ethel Tuchelski, Wylie Conklin, Loraine Perry, Mildred Phil- lips, Helen Vincent, Vera Benn, and Elizabeth Martin. Only girls who have had at least one term of cooking are eligible. At the first meeting of the club the following oflicers were elected: president, Coryl King: vice-president, Mil- dred Ray, secretary, Katherine Beauvaisg treasurer, Viola Schlack. The club will readily assert that a great part of the credit for the successful outcome of all of their ventures belongs almost wholly to their different advisers, Miss Parke and Miss Lauer. E. H. R. Sells Candy fContinued from Page 20.1 Chocolate bars were sold, to enlarge the treasury for the new members, who will carry on the work of the club in September. The officers of this club are: June Marie Rust, Presi- dent, Irene Rosensweig, Vice-President, Elsie Osborne, Corresponding Secretary, Elva Strong, Treasurer, and Leonora Corsini, Secretary. The advisers of the club are Miss Becker and Mrs. Wilson. Service Club Sets New Record The Service Club has found great improve- ment in the conduct of the students of South- western. In fact, there have been very few complaints of the mis- conduct of students in the halls. The school is proud of the record. for it is an evident sign that Southwest- ern students are capa- ble of taking care of themselves. This semester the boys and girls of the Service Club have en- joyed many affairs. The girls initiated the new girls at a pot-luck supper. Later in the season, the entire club enjoyed a dance, to which their friends were also invited. All had a jolly good time. Lieutenant Yeager was greatly pleased with the co-operation extended by the stu- dent body and mem- bers of the club. He appreciates their aid very much. Page Twczzfy-Tlzrcc