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

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HALLOWE’EN MASQUERADE On the night of ()ctober 26th the Sophomore twirls entertained the Junior girls with a Hallowe’en Masquerade. Hie gymnasium was tastefully decorated with cornstalks, weird lights, orange and black crepe paper, and such things which pertain to Hallowe’en. Prizes were awarded to the girls wearing the most beautiful, the most unique and the most comical costumes. The charming and clever costumes made it difficult for the judges to come to a decision. However. Virginia Denman as a Spanish senorita received the prize for the most beautiful. Evelyn Kenton and Cornelia Shaw as Pierrot and Pierrette were given the prize for the most unique, and Dorothy Francisco as a Dutch girl received the prize for the most comical. The evening passed quickly with games and dancing, and about ten o’clock refreshments were served. After which everyone went home feeling very festive. THANKSGIVING BASKETS A few days before Thanksgiving it was suggested that the School should help some people who were in need. Each class organized separately, choosing different families to aid. The classes vied with each other and food and supplies of all kinds poured into the school. The Home Economics Room was set aside for the purpose of collecting the numerous articles. Nine bushel baskets, tilled to overflowing with both necessary food and goodies were delivered Thanksgiving morning, giving a real Thanksgiving for several happy families. At Christmas also, the benevolent feeling was extended to members of the poorer class. Each person in every room was requested to bring fifteen cents so that food could be purchased and delivered to them. CANTATA “The Child Jesus.” a Christmas Cantata, was given at the Christmas program. Thursday, December 20. by the seventh grade, under the supervision of Mrs. Davis. An introductory program of songs was presented by several other grammar grades.

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i6 UPPER ARLINGTON ANNUAL JUNIOR CLASS WILL ’e, the lunior Class of 1924, of Upper Arlington High School, of the City of Columbus. County of Franklin, State of Ohio, United States of America, of the planet of earth, being of sound mind and memory, do make, publish, and declare this the following, to be our last Will and Testament. Item I. We do hereby direct that all of our just debts and funeral expenses be taken out of the class treasury, also payment for: (at The ink wc have spilt (b The desks we have carved. (c» The damages we have done t » the beautiful grass and flowers, id) The candy we may have promised the teachers for passing grades in the finals. Item II. To the Faculty we do hereby give and bequeath our sincere appreciation for tolerating our presence, and for guiding us along the right road, during our sojourn at this school. Item III. To the Freshmen and Sophomores we give and bequeath the following. hoping they will receive them with our sincere appreciation and affections: a) T« the Freshmen we bequeath our blase and fearless air in approaching teachers. (b) All our special privileges 1 if they can locate them) to the Freshmen, also. c) To the Sophomores we bequeath any air »»f dignity and prestige held by us. and which they may deem necessary to assume fitting to the position thrust upon them by our passing into a new. cold, unappreciative school. (d) Our special registration room, which has sheltered the Juniors for many years, wc hereby bequeath to the Sophomores, hoping they will continue our work of keeping the rows in order and paper « tf the floor; also the curtains which were handed down to us front our predecessors in a like manner. e) To the Sophomores, our duty of being a shining example to the ounger students. (f) The honor banner (which we always have) we do hereby give to the Freshmen. Item IT. The following miscellaneous articles we bequeath with due benevolence to anyone who will accept and fully appreciate them. (a) Dorothy Fuller's bright remarks. (b) Jo Hughes’ dancing. (c) Catherine Gibson's place on the Honor Roll. (d) ilametta Morris’ acting ability. (e) Elizabeth Benbow’s glasses. (f) Dorothy Francisco's position as a leader. g) Frances Sayers' place at the Candy sales. (h) Mary Lou Kirkpatrick’s smile. (i t Evelyn Fenton’s giggle. (j Dan Thomas’ Snapp Stories , t k Stanton Wilson’s studying bent. rhe foregoing was acknowledged in the presence of the Junior Class, and witnessed this day of our Lord, May 23. 1924. Signed: Evelyn Fenton.

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30 U P P E K A R L I N ('.TO N A N X I A L Katherine Reading. Marjorie Smith. Joe Thomas and John I ritsche were the soloists who assured the success of the musicale. I hey were very good, and Joe Thomas especially deserves commendation for his unusual ability. lie also sang a duet with Marjorie Smith which was beautifully rendered. I hen there was a delightful trio composed of Russel Wing, Fim Armstrong and John Tritsche which ably rounded out the program. “Silent Xight and other Christmas Carols were sung by the audience in closing. FRESHMAN PARTY On Friday evening. October 26. the school-house was the scene of a vivacious and frolicsome Hallowe’en party which was sponsored by a group of eighth and ninth graders, who proved themselves able hosts and hostesses. A grand march started the festivities, and prizes were given for the best costumes. Gene Huddleson took first prize for being the most beautiful. She was attired as a languid, alluring. Spanish lass. Olive Milligan took second prize, because of her original makeup as a pickaninny from the Southland. Dressed as a girl. Frank Thompson took last prize for being the most comical. The usual round of games followed. “Wink being one which has never failed to create interest at a party. Dancing also provided entertainment. Last, but not by any means least, were the refreshments, that proved to be a feature which could not have been eliminated under any circumstances. Pumpkin pie, very delectable doughnuts, apples, candy corn and sparkling cider revived waning spirits and everyone went home wishing there could be more such parties. CHRISTMAS TREE PROGRAM The gymnasium, on Friday. December 21. was the scene of a happy group of students. A Christmas tree was beautifully decorated and shone with shining splendor. C hristmas songs were sung by the entire classes and two duets were sung by Dorothy Francisco and Josephine Hughes. Then came Santa Claus (otherwise known as Mr. Jackson) with a pack on his back. He caused much hilarity among the students. The presents were then distributed. They ranged from ear-rings to jew’s-harps. Suitable “poetry was presented with the gifts. After distributing the presents, the classes were sent to their respective rooms and dismissed. The program was planned and managed by the Juniors. HIAWATHA Hiawatha was given by the eighth grade on the Friday before Thanksgiving. Those who took the principal parts were: Wayne Geissinger (the brave, Hia- watha). Mildred Marquardt (Minnehaha). Robert Sherman (little Hiawatha), Robert Francisco (Mudjekcewis), Olive Milligan (old Xokomis). Billy Albright (the arrow-maker), Marcella Rardin (Pan-Puk-Kcewis). Anne Zartman (Chi-biabos), Frank Sayers (medicine man), and Frank Thompson (white priest). All other members of the class except two who were ghosts in the death scene appeared as squaws and warriors.