Washougal High School - Kaiyawi Yearbook (Washougal, WA)

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:L ' ' ' t'fr7 1 - A,-:,,,,,lg , of Christmas carols. The holiday singing was a great novelty to the students, and, indeed, such a novelty to the townsfolk, as well, that one of our goodly citizens misconstrued the good intentions of the serenaders. However, for the most part they seemed to appreciate our efforts. To the students it was a pleasure to sing the carols and German folk songs, and they realized better the true Christmas spirit for having sung them. COASTING PARTY. Coasting parties in this part of the country are far from common occur- rences. In fact, last winter's storm afforded the only event of this kind that has ever been enjoyed by the High School students. The opportunity was certainly made the most of, and celebrated to the greatest extent. ' The crowd met promptly at one o'elock and proceeded merrily to the hill. Here a couple of happy hours were spent in coasting, which is one of the most exhilarating of all sports. As, at the end of this time, the sleet was falling heavily, the chilled pleasure-seekers adjourned to the gymnasium. Here they were thawed out by fires and certain exceedingly vigorous games, such as Last Couple Out and Flying Dutchman. Another amusing feature was the basketball game between the boys and girls, which was particularly en- joyed by the participants. Nothing could have tasted better than the supper that was served at about five o'clock. An enormous supply of buns, weinies, baked beans and doughnuts had been provided, but the way they and the coffee disappeared was indeed astonishing. After supper everyone was required to contribute some stunt to a vaude- ville. Here, as in other things, our teachers proved themselves excellent enter- tainers, and their numbers on the program were by far the most clever and amusing of all. But finally wearying of this we wended our way to the l'ark Hall, where dancing was enjoyed until about eleven o'clock. The day had certainly been exciting and strenuous enough for everyone, so it was a happy but exhausted crowd that finally bade each other a gay good-night. THE HAI.I.tlX7N'E,EN PARTY. What form of entertainment is more enjoyable than a Hallowe'en party? None, was the answer given by the merry crowd who attended the High School party last October. The assembly hall was beautifully and appropri- ately dccorated, the refreslnnent committee had more than outdone them- selves in furnishing a suitable and daintily served supper, and an exceedingly clever program for the evening had been arranged. Hallowe'en .games were played, and the crowning t'eature ot' the evening was the trip thru' the grim and spooky LTnderworld. The evening was gaily ended by a Virginia Reel and a Grand March. Much of the success of the party was due to the interest and help given us by our t'aculty, who took an active part in the preparation for the festivity. THE FRANKLIN Hov. The Franklin High School basketball teams are certainly made up of jolly students and, particulatly on the girls' part. good dancers. This fact was proven to us at an X. Y. Z. hop given in their honor. As it was late when

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- '4' fr-fr Qfaunomwk Qiflf-ff,-fffa ' Society Notes The school which Principal and Mrs. Thomas could well invite to an evenings entertainment in their little home has long since outgrown itself. Iiut the feeling ot' fellowship which existed of old is with us still. It will live as long as the school has traditions, or until we can no longer feel in others those glad limes which we ourselves enjoy. The social happenings of the year have been many and varied. Besides those formal parties, which we regard .as a matter of course, several unusual events have taken place, which were ot' very notable interest. All have given a zest to high school life, and relieved for a time the daily routine of studies and recitations. 'FHE Fmasn MEN ltnenr'rioN. The Freshmen were not few enough to escape notieeg instead, the Sopho- mores, who were proud of their recently gained title, felt it their duty to welcome them among us. Accordingly, a reception was held in their honor on the sixth of October. Incongruous though it may seem at a reception of welconie. they were forced to amuse us with a number of humiliating antics. We will hope that they enjoyed their bread and milk as much as the upper classmen did their punch and cake, but it is to be doubted. However, you see, they were only Freshmen, too humble, as yet, even to resent. CHRISTMAS Panrv. Happy he must be who recalls that gay time in the Grange Hall. Grange Ha'l, indeed, but so transformed by beautiful decorations that upon entering everyone was at once inspired by the predominating spirit of Christmas. This party was another claim which the faculty made upon our affections. The entertainment of the evening was cleverly arranged. One amusing feature was the presentation of some gift, accompanied by a particularly appropriate verse. to each student, and these verses were required to be read aloud. Still we smile over the remembrance of Arthur's diamond ring, Edith's rattle and Winfield's dictionary, an A, B, C book. Refreshments were served upon tables covered with evergreens and illuminated by rows of large red candles.. After- wards dancing was participated in until the hour of departure, when every- one declared that the faculty certainly were trumps. THE Canol. SiNGEns. Altho' weary from one ot' those joyous events known by the name of X. Y. Z. aft'airs, the participants gaily assembled and marched from house to house, breaking the silence ol' the l'irst hours of morning by the sweet melody

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A':'+f4 T'-Zfilffi rgifaunamah flffxff-evra the crowd assembled at the hall after the games, it was necessary 'to make the dances rather short. However, we managed to have our usual twenty-four numbers on the program and still give our visitors two or three hours' sleep before rising to take the early boat. A NEAR Tmr 'ro KIAPE HoRN. What might have been, are not these the saddest words of tongue or pen? Such they seemed to the basketball girls as they stood at the depot helplessly watching the train go on without them. This was to have been the team's first trip. Bubbling over with enthusiasm, thrilled with the adventure of it all, every girl was so engrossed in the situation that when no coach arrived on the train, they could scarcely be convinced that thus the trip was impossible. Stunned far greater than if they had met defeat, the crestfallen team trudged slowly back to town. VV.-KSHINGTUN BIRTHDAY HIKE. Altho' melting drifts of the winter's storm still lingered in the fence cor- ners and a cool mist filled the air, they were no discouragements to the jolly students who had planned the hike of February 22. Early in the morning twenty-nine High School representatives. three faculty members included, set out at a brisk pace, which not once subsided until Gibbon's Creek was reached. Immediately fires were made, and altho' it was difficult to get the damp wood to burn, once started, the fire blazed up merrily. Dinner was .then pre- pared. -The pleasant odor of coffee increased everyone's realization that their appetites were indeed in need of attention. After satisfying them as much as possible, active games were participated in, bringing to memory the pleasure of bygone days. A little later the party started up the canyon in search of tne falls. However, long before they were reached a mutiny broke out, and part of the hikers returned to camp. The remainder again divided, 'and these parties scrambled thru' snowdrifts and up the two steep sides of the canyon as best they could. Upon returning to camp, they found the mutineers had replenished the fire. So in a body, headed by Mr. St. Johns, the boys marched away to the nearest farm house in quest of eggs. Much to our sur- prise, they returned with a plentcous supply. Very soon the smell of coft'ee again arose from the flames, and seating themselves in a circle about the fire, everyone enjoyed the meal of boiled eggs and .coffee to the utmost. Much fatigued, but in highest spirits, the party returned in the early evening to Washougal. HIGH ScHoo1. Excenslon. The .lesse Harkins, chartered by the High School for the evening of Feb- ruary 26, set out at seven P. M. with sixty-three pleasure-seekers aboard. The seas0n's most important basketball game was to take place between Washougal and Vancouver, at Vancouver, the destination. This, of course, was the in- spiration of the excursion. . The boat's upper deck was occupied chiefly by students, all jolly and hopeful, and why not? During the season our team had been undefeated, and would this not be another victory? An almost continual volley of High School yells and songs drifted away from the boat's stern as she sped along the river. The trip down 'was splendid, but the game, alas! You may look in the athletic department for that.