Warren Area High School - Dragon Yearbook (Warren, PA)

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THE DRAGON 11 this aspect is sadly lacking. More like the ancient Amazon is their demeanor then. But let us tarry yet awhile and await the coming of the youth- ful Apollos. A class is soon due upon the floor. Meanwhile, friends, let me remind you that you are in the lists where many a gallant contest has been fought. Varsity and Class teams have contended upon that Hoor and many memorable bat- tles have been recorded in the school archives. Aha, they come! the youthful proteges of the insti- tution. They too, are armed with the fragile wand but their aim is not to develop grace Qthough no boy regrets pos- sessing such a traitj but to develop their latent strength and obtain recreation from the monotony of their school rou- tine. Our wonder increases as we advance, friends, and will increase still more in the course of our tour. We are now in, what the pupils term, the hash counter. The peaceful sereneness of its pres- ent state is by no means the general aspect of the place. A rush greater than the famous gold rush of '48 can be seen any noon as the pupils issue forth, pell-mell in their search for grub. But if I mistake not, savory odors are already issuing from the regions of the kitchen. Let us descend upon the commissary and view the food in the making. Here you

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10 THE DRAGON other to find that the tortures of the ancient arena were mild, compared with chapel speeches. Yes, that elevated mass of timbers, gazing at you so serenely in its now de- serted condition, has witnessed the downfall of many high hopes. Below its rising side, you see many stands, groaning under the weight of great mu- sic. These are mute symbols of the High School's greatest organization, the Orchestra. In this organization, friends, you find the greatest of the school's musical talent, the coming genius for world musi- cians. Now they satisfy themselves in bewitching their school friends with their art: later, the world will bow down to their prowess. But let us tarry no longer, let us seek the still hidden gems. XVe will fol- low this twisting trail into the depths of the building and see the elves and fairies in their work and play. Lo! we are in the workshop of the busy gnomes. Softly now, lest thou disturb their rapt attention and break their scene of bustling activity. Is it not alluring, this chamber of strange contrivances? Note the efficiency of the place. Solomon in all his glory, had not a fairy land like this. Here the magic art of Aladdin reigns. You wish a thing and prestol the wonderful machines scattered here and there put your wish into actual existence. Obstacles are of no avail in this realm of activity. They are met and vanquished by the pervading spirit, I'll find a way or make one, and the work glows in its pursuit. Now that we have seen dexterity and ingenuity at its best, grace and strength of gymnasium work will take the limelight. A troop of High School lassies now hold the l floor, waving their wands with H the dainty grace of their early fairy ancestors. Gentle and angelic they look now, but in the strife of their inter-class basket ball games,

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l2 'I' H li see the domestic side of school life. Here the feminine side of the house learn the intricate arts of cooking. The future women of America ply their art and discover that the bis- cuit can be made as an edible rather than as some newly invented missile to be hurled at an enemy to crush him with its weight. This discovery has led to better health and concord in the world at large and has been a great uplift to the cause l DRAGON of humanity in the past century. Now that we are viewing the domestic side of life, let us ascend this narrow causeway and visit the realm of sewing' machine and needle. Here you see the lass diligently seeking to learn the difference between the school-boy's stitch ands s ss. Oh well, you who are bettter versed in the art than an old bachelor like myself, know what I'm driving at. This science, I'll admit is beyond me. Hut come, we will assay yet further in our inspection. The next object of interest is this vast room which now lies before you. 'Tis known as the Study Hall and provides a convenient place for the tired student to forget his troubles in the enjoyment of an hour's nap. It is also a haven for general conversation and serves as a trystingg place for the enamored ones. Many exam- ples of these various pastimes can be seen if you will let your I N . 5