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21 HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL ATHLETICS. Through the timely efforts of the faculty the V. H. S. has taken on a “Modern Reformation.” The effect has been prominent in the Oratorical field and still more no- ticeable in Athletics. It was a cluster of anxious countenances that assembled one evening to the call of our superintendent, supposedly for the purpose of receiving a serious lecture on moral con- duct. Great was the mingled joy and consternation of the boys when the good secret, that Mr. Hughart held, was re- vealed. It was indeed an interesting one, as it especially appealed to the wishes of the entire assembly. A Track Team was the subject for discussion. Could we be the organizers of such a delightful and beneficial sport? Could we contest on the field of battle the efficiently trained high schools of Porter county and keep up the level of Valpos sports? A hasty decision might be later termed as a blunder, so it was thought expedient that the decision should be postponed for deliberation. The ensuing night the question was brought to a vote. What was the result? Was there anyone so rash as to manifest a “nay?” If there was, his voice must have been cracked and the support of the good cause may be termed unanimous. “Track Team” was the topic for discussion on the street corners for a few days. The trend of thought in every conversation could be traced to the above named sport. The team was yet to organize. Who were to be its officers? At a later meeting it was decided that Gordon Durand should assume the responsibility as captain and Wood Wilson should serve cojointly as secretary and treasurer. Now came the difficulty. Cash was to be raised. Were we to look abroad? No, a uniiorm tax was placed on all the boys, with which to purchase our implements of war- fare. We now retreated to the fair grounds and were enshrouded in deep mystery for a short time. After about a week’s crude practice, our condition was certainly critical. No definite end was looked to. Enthu- siasm was lacking. A business meeting was called and a private council was held. What could we do to stimulate the actions of the team? It was at this meeting that the most potent factor in our early history expressed his sympathy with our work.
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22 HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL ATHLETICS— (Continued.) Again we say that with the support of our girls we can It was in the person of Mr. Skinkle. Henceforward our j do anything and we heartily thank them for the disinter- ested efforts in our behalf and in tEe interest of our and hearts beat faster and our work increased proportionately. their glorious High School. A scientific basis was assumed on which to plan our future work. A dual meet was planned with one of the neighbor- i ing towns, later to be known as Hobart. J HIGH SCHOOL CLUB NOTES. We, green as we were, determined to meet Hobart and get a worldly view of what a track team was ahd what it THE BRIDGETS. was expected to accomplish. One gloomy day we boarded a Pennsylvania train with a group of enthusiasts, mainly The Valparaiso High School, unlike the city in which it boys, and arrived safely in Hobart, Ind., only to meet a is situated, is not blessed with many clubs and societies, signal defeat However, it was not with our eyes shut, but it can be safely said that what is lacking in quantity is for the knowledge and enthusiasm it aroused left us far made up in quality. from discouraged. Early last fall six of the V. H. S. girls decided that life Among the many things on which we may congratulate in Valparaiso was becoming decidedly dull; so, for diver- ourselves with pride, we place first in rank the incompara- sion, they formed a cooking club and appropriately called ble enthusiastic support of the feminine portion of our themselves “The Bridgets.” High School. The girls have always boasted that they It was then decided that they meet every two weeks on the defeat that would otherwise have been unbearable. Saturday night, to partake of a six o’clock dinner, for were proud to second us wita thdir cheers, whether we which each member was to prepare one dish. Much merri- contested on the platform, diamond, gridiron or the track. ment and fun ensued at the meetings of this club during The fellows have graciously said that it was the smiles of the next few months, w ' hen one day they awoke to the their lady friends” that had inspired them to w r in their fact that something was lacking and the fertile brain of many victories. the “Chief Cook and Consumer of Fruit Jelly” solved the Especially was this true at Hobart, where a large dele- problem — there were two “forgotten but not gone” people •gation inspired our boys to partially overcome the impossi- who were necessary to the existence of the society. Know- ble, for their womanly sympathies took away the sting of ing that it is never too late to mend, they invited these the defeat that would otherwise have been unbearable. two fair damsels to belong, and they, consenting, took the Why, the delegation actually numbered five of the upper formal oath “I do solemnly swear that whatever I con- classmates? No, they were all from the Freshman class tribute to the Bridget suppers will be cooked for the Brid- that supported and consoled them in their race for fame gets by a Bridget.” and honors. 1 1 On March 31 these young ladies pleasantly entertained
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