Washington Park High School - Kipikawi Yearbook (Racine, WI)

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failed to receive the nickels of the students and faculty, as the Red Cross Banks, which were distributed in the halls, caught all the small change during the week. The contest between the boys and girls aroused intense enthusiasm and keen competi- tion. Up to Friday noon the girls were far in the lead, as they had the advantage in num- bers, but they were very willing to call the race a tie and have everyone make a special effort to cram the banks. The sum raised was contributed by individ- uals, but some few groups wished to give as organizations: llliss VValker's Senior and Junior English classes gave the amount of 54.50. The Junior Dramatic Club gave 35.00. The lfnicar Staff gave up the banquet that had been planned and contributed fI5.00 to the fund. The entire amount raised was 3160. Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors all worked diligently to make the campaign a success. There were many individuals who worked untiringly. lXfIiss DuFour, of the his- tory department, deserved a great deal of credit for the success of HSelf-Denial VVeekf' SENIOR AND JUNIOR GIRLS, CLUBS. Among the patriotic clubs of Racine High School, both the Senior and Junior Girls' Clubs deserve special recognition. The Senior Girls of the Class of '18, with their class ad- viser, met every Friday noon in room nine. The girls enjoyed the social hour together-and how well acquainted they became, for while their nimble fingers worked at knitting and sewing, they chattered as only High School girls can. During their existence as a club they made the following articles: 49 sweaters SI pairs of socks II helmets I4 pairs of wristlets 4 trench caps IQ bath Initts 9 scarfs Nearly every girl in the club became a mem- ber of the Girls, Patriotic League. The various exemption boards also received the assistance of these girls. The Junior Girls ,IQ, made a large number of bed stocks and three beautiful colored afghans. 'THE FRENCH CLASSES AND CLUB. The French classes are safe in saying that they struck a blow at the Kaiser. The girls used every spare moment for knitting, and, as a result, made a large number of scarfs, wrist- lets, and helmets. The French classes of IQIQ are IOO per cent as to membership in the Red Cross. ln 1917 scrap books were started by the pupils. An exhibition was held in the French room in February, 1919. The display, con- sisting of the scrap books, a German helmet, a cap Worn by a German private, and several vases made by French soldiers, proved very interesting. A French soldier was adopted by the club in the fall of 1917, and every month a dol- lar has been sent to him. A Christmas pack- age, accompanied by many cheery French let- ters greeted the soldier at Christmas time. R. H. S. IN LOYALTY PARAIJES. The spirit of R. H. S. was shown not alone in the parade on hlemorial Day, 1917, but also last April in the Third Liberty Loan par- ade. Gn lllemorial Day about five hundred students, besides a majority of the Faculty IHC1'1lbCI'S, were in line. The captains and lieu- tenants were students from the upper classes. These boys took entire charge of the High School line of march. Qur honored Batteries C and F, and the Ambulance Corps were with us in the first par- ade. lNIany R. H. S. students and alumni were in these units and left Racine in July of that year. No wonder then that when we were given a chance to show our loyalty by march- ing in the Third Liberty Loan parade, we turned out in larger HLIITITJETS than ever, over

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Ralph Peterson. lfdgar VVishau. CLASS OF 1920. Harold Kopplin. Klarvin Lassen. Alohn Ulle. Norman Porter. Burton lValker. The boys will never regret the summer of hard work, for they received their school credit, and, at the same time, helped their country to win the war. XV.-lit NVoiu4 or lJOMl5S'I'IC SCIENCE lJlil'AR'l'lN1IiN'l'. 1917-18-19. The lloinestic Science classes devoted most of their time to war work under the direc- tion of the teachers. lCvery week, three periods of forty minutes each were spent upon this outside sewing. lt is the custom of the girls of these classes to make clothing for themselves, and one period of the week is given to lecture work, hut when the urgent call came for supplies to help support our fighting boys and Allies in France, the girls willingly sacrificed their regular dressmaking for that which was more necessary. Over four thousand refugee garments were made from the material furnished by the Red Cross Society. lfach outfit consisted of one gingham apron, one pair gingham or Hee nel hloomers, one flannel petticoat. one mus- lin underwaist, one flannel nightgown, and one pair of flannel bootees. Bed socks and nightingales were also made. XVith the small pieces of flannel left from the garments. twenty-five patched quilts were made. Then came the urgent need for workers for surgical dressings. The girls responded im- ll1t'tll2lI't'lf to this call. by giving thirty hours of strenuous labor, Pompoms. drains, and bandages were turned out in large numbers each dai. Knit, knit. for the hors 'Over Therelfl echoed throughout the l nited States. llid the girls shirk this call? No, they went forward wth eager hearts. The Red Cross furnished the yarn for seventy-five knitted garments, including sweaters, helmets, wristlets, and socks. The large American flag which hangs in bliss Porter's room was made by the Junior girls of the 1919 class. This year the work has not been so exten- sive, although something was in progress all the time. Heavy woolen material was donat- ed by lvlr. E. B. Adams, from which eleven blankets were made for the Soldiers and Sail- ors' Club. The County Council of Defense has furnish- ed material for boys' blouses and hloomers, girls, dresses and aprons, women's dresses and aprons, and any other clothing needed by the suffering people of the city or county. ln cooking, the girls made no food for them- selves, but learned to use the war ingredients and substitutes in the economical war ways. These products were sold to outsiders or used in the school cafeteria. SELF-IJIENIAI. VVIZEK. 1917. The Self-Denial Week which was originat- ed in Miss DuFour's lvlodern and lvledieval History Class, was another bit of war work successfully carried on by the High School students. The campaign which involved every class in the school was set forth to the stu- dents at one of the biggest and most enthusi- astic mass meetings held in the year 1917. Systematic plans were made and the contest be- tween the boys and girls started on lvlonday, llay 14, and continued until Friday, lVIay 18. Nl want to do my bit for my countryfl was the slogan that rang throughout the school. The majority of students had denied them- selves some pleasure or luxury and agreed to give the money thus saved to the Red Cross. Klovies were shunned by some, while can- dy. gum, and pop-corn were given up bv oth- ers. ln many cases the entire weekly allow- ance was pledged. rlhe street car company

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seven hundred strong. For were not our own fellow students and class mates in France? The students of Racine High School have been prompt in responding to whatever ap- peal the Government has made. We are IOO per cent loyal. Moroiz Cones. The illotor Corps was organized lllay, Ifjlii, under the auspices of the VVoman,s Com- mittee of the County Council of Defense. l.Vhile we can not properly claim this organi- zation as a Racine High School activity, at first, most of its members were High School girls, under the leadership of Mrs. Helen Van Ars- dale lit-hh, '12, The work of the corps varied, including service for the Department of ,lus- tice, the Health Department, the Local Draft Boards and the Central Association. The girls distributed 150 quarts of soup during the Flu epidemic last fall, and drove into the country to collect vegetables for the canteen. They were of great service also in driving the photographers of the Smile films, and the Young XVomen's Christian Association inspect- ors of factories from place to place. livery member gave ten hours of service September 12. the last registration day. ln the last four months before disbanding, the corps responded to 75.1. calls. B1cvc1,E Cokes. Last October, 1918, the Bicycle Corps was organized with forty members. This was a unit of younger High School girls. They gave prompt service by going on errands for the Red Cross Office, collecting magazines and knitted articles for the soldiers, delivering literature and letters, and working at the Red Cross rooms They were especially good helpers dur- ing the inf'lue'i2a epidemics. Both the llotor and Bicycle Corps had me- chanical courscs and weekly military drill. NUT S11151.1.sl Mom? NUT S11121,1,sl Ulen the call come to conserve all nut shells and fruit pits. Racine High School was ready to assist. An explanation of the pur- pose of saving them was made the subject of experiment in chemistry and of expositional themes in English. The bulletin board scintillated with witty slogans, such as, Peach Pit Patriots Perse- vere , 'fWe Are Pitted Against the Kaiser, Stone Him, and Have a Crack at the Kaiserf' A large basket was placed in the lower hall. Bright and early on a lylonday morning the nuts began to come in. A little pink tag was given to the contributor of each quart of shells. One of the teachers deposited her nuts first- teachers have an unfair advantage in collect- ing nuts-and thus became the first wearer of a tag. The basket was filled and emptied many times and then came November 11. But We had again used our opportunity to help make Democracy reign supreme. T11 is CAsTA1.1A AND Pv1'11mN Do ,IXIIIEIR BIT. The Pythia Literary Society responded to Uncle Sam's call, by devoting one meeting in each month to war work. lVIany hours were spent at the rooms of Racine's Red Cross Chapter, and much work was accomplished. The members of the Club also made trench candles, which were a very necessary article to our boys in the trenches. Old newspapers, scissors, and paraffin were the required articles. The paper went through a certain process of folding and cutting, after which it was dipped into melted paraffin. About 1,000 candles were made, and we hope proved a source of comfort and help to the boys. The Castalia Literary Society displayed patriotism by discontinuing its literary work in lllay, 1917, and taking up Red Cross work. Bliss Neitzel and llfliss Harvey both prov- ed themselves very efficient as critics and facul- ty advisers of the Clubs. r-PHE ART CLASS. The Art Department also did its share in the VVar work carried on by Racine High School. During the school year 1917-1918,