Upper Arlington High School - Norwester Yearbook (Upper Arlington, OH)

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ARLINGTON ANNUAL 27 EIGHTH GRADE PLAYS DON QUIXOTE I he play, Don Quixote, was given by the students of the eighth grade the afternoon of I hursday, April 19. The acting was good and the pupils portrayed their parts well. The armored Don Quixote and his excellent Squire were perhaps the best and most laughable characters in the performance. I he action was all that could be desired. When the cage of the sleeping lion was opened and the valiant Knight rushed forward, it was a comical sight to note the expression on his face. The Duke and Duchess looked very well together. The traveling lady was warmly defended by her earnest coachmen. In the same scene Don Quixote also played the Protector to the Poor Farmer Boy. All the players were deserving of much credit for their fine work, under the supervision of Miss Irwin, the Eighth Grade English Teacher, who directed the entire play. LAND OF DOLLS On the evening of April 2 I the first, second and third grades gave an operetta, ’Land of Dolls,’ which was greatly enjoyed by all who attended. The children were well directed and their costumes caused favorable comment. Many familiar dolls were seen there, such as Fat Sing, the Chinese doll; Fifine, the Parisian doll; Babette, the Dutch doll; Raggedy Ann: Kimpy. the rag doll, and many others. Our toy orchestra, of which we all are very proud, played a few selections. Violin solos were rendered by Elizabeth Stoltz. MUSIC FUND BENEFIT On the evening of Saturday, February 29, a musical entertainment was given in the gymnasium for the benefit of the music fund. A large number attended and the program was thoroughly enjoyed by all. The program rendered was as follows: America Red Lips The Aviator March........... Fligh School Orchestra The Marching Song .......... Tramo, Tramp ............. The Military March ....... The Rheinlander ............ Toy Orchestra accompanied by Mary Katherine Royer Cavatina (Raff) Violin Solo Marthel Ryan Spring Song (Mendelssohn) Xylophone Solo ......... ......... Junior Ruppersberg Barcarolle (Offenbach) Violin Duet ..... Stewart Collins. Warren Sisson Praeludium (McDowell) Piano Solo ... Mary Katherine Royer “I See You,” a folk dance by the first grade pupils, was accompanied by the Toy Orchestra, and Dorothy Sawyer gave a Chinese dance and a Fairy dance. The program was concluded by the singing of Stand Lip and Cheer” and was accompanied by the Toy and High School Orchestras. HALLOWE’EN PARTY A masked Hallowe en party was given for the High School by the sophomore class. I here were many elaborate costumes, while there were also many original ones. A prize was given to the most beautifully and also the most originally costumed person. Many games were played in which prizes were awarded to the winners. Between the games there was dancing. The evening came to a happy close.

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26 ARLINGTON ANNUAL Bell, N. 2816 Citizen 10661 Burns Brooks Garage and Auto Laundry West Fifth Avenue and Wyandotte Road Tires and Supplies, General Repair Woik Vulcanizing Cars Washed, Polished, Greased Welding and Brazing, Cylinders Rebored and Reground WITH COMPLIMENTS TO THE UPPER ARLINGTON DRESSER Spring is Here to Stay Good clothes you must wear for you ate judged by your appearance. Wear Custom Tailored Clothes and you will be a well dressed Man. We make suits and Topcoats that are perfect fit. The “ Grandview Creation ” a snappy Sport Model coat has met the approval of several young men—come and buy yours now. Community Tailor Shoppe HIGH GRADE CLOTHES FOR MEN Also Cleaning, Hand Pressing, Repairing for both Men and Women. Hilltop 2913 J We call for and Deliver 1660 W. First Ave.

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28 ARLINGTON ANNUAL DEBATE On March 28 the History Class gave a debate before the Assembly. This debate was the result of a suggestion made by Mr. Jackson to his history class. The subject chosen was: Resolved. “That tile French Policy in the Ruhr is Just.” It was decided that three representatives be chosen from the girls to represent the girls, and three boys to represent the boys. The girls elected for their team. Anna Mills, captain, Marian Wright and Frances Sayers. The boys chose Stewart Collins, captain, Harlan Kirk and Edmund Dwyer for their representatives. 1 he girls were given the choice of sides and took the affirmative. Mr. Jones, Mr. Jackson. Miss Irwin, Junior Ruppersberg and Dorothy Francisco were judges, while Cecil Kerr was chairman. Both sides prepared the debate with utmost care and the arguments were presented in good form, both side3 bringing out strong points. The negative side succeeded in winning by the margin of one point. (Three to two.) It was an afternoon well spent and enjoyed by all. JUNIOR “HARD TIME” PARTY The Juniors got their heads together to plan an entertainment of some sort for the High School, and the result was the “Hard Time” party. Everyone in the High School received a piece of butcher s wrapping paper, which invited them to appear at the “gym the following Friday, December 9, in a “Hard Time costume. On that night anyone looking through the gym window saw a real “Clothesline Alley. ” There were lines of old clothes strung from one side to the other, while old tin cans, umbrellas, rags, and so forth, hung from the lights. They would also have seen hoboes, urchins and every indescribable character imaginable. A prize was awarded for the “worst costume, which was won by Edmund Dwyer, dressed as a darky. The evening was spent in the usual way—“forfeits. guessing games, and of course “wink. The guests were then served with “jaw-breakers. water and toothpicks. These, however, were speedily followed by real ice cream and little vari-colored cakes. PAPER SALE On March 30 and 3 I. a paper sale was held in Upper Arlington under the supervision of the High School Student Council. A wagon was loaned by the Upper Arlington Company and a group of boys, under the direction of Harlan Kirk, spent the two days collecting newspapers. Fred Wing was head of a group of smaller boys with small wagons for the side streets, and a large territory was covered. 1 he papers were so.d to the Indianapolis Paper Company. Part of the money is being used for a large leather scrap book for signatures, pictures and records of important events of the school. CHRISTMAS PROGRAM It has been the custom of the school for the last several years to give a Christmas program before Christmas vacation. This year Mrs. Davis planned the program, which was the famous cantata “Noel. All the high school students participated in this. Solos were sung by Betty McCammon, Dorothy Zart-man, Dorothy Francisco. Alfred I homas and Nash Kelly. Several mothers and fathers attended the program, which was rendered excellently and enjoyed by all who heard it.