West Side High School - Legenda Yearbook (Saginaw, MI)

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Le Cercle Francais Le Cercle Francais is a new organization in the Arthur Hill High School. Its initial meeting was held January 19, 1915, at the home of Miss Keating. At this time the officers of the club were elected, those chosen being Ethel Raymond, president ; Fern Finley, vice-president ; Edwina Smith, secretary ; and Miss Keating, fac- ulty adviser. The aim of the club is to further skill in conversing in the French language. In order to carry out this idea, word-games are played and tete-a-tetes carried on in French. Later, it is hoped that French music and literature will be discussed. Games as well as musical selections on the Victrola have played a large part in the entertainments. The membership at present is fifteen, tho many more are ex- pected to enroll next year. It must be remembered that Rome was toot built in a day, nor in fact, was any other great organization. May this club, tho still in its infancy, grow steadily, so that in the near future Le Cercle Francais will be counted as one of the most important factors in the social life of the Arthur Hill High School.

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The social fimctions of our school this year were numerous and all were successful and enjoyable. The Juniors, as usual, opened the festivities with a dance at Smith Hall at which everyone thoroughly enjoyed himself. The Junior Hop followed, being given at Teutonia Hall. The Juniors again proved themselves royal entertainers and set a lively pace for the other classes. The music was furnished by the 3rd Regiment Orchestra and punch was served during the evening. The grand march was led by the president, James Jerome. Later on during the year on a fine Friday evening the Seniors gave a little party at the usual place, Smith Hall. Nevertheless it proved a big success socially and a near success financially. For the first time in several years the Freshman class woke up, removed their bibs, and decided to give a dance. Preparations were made and the dance was given at Teutonia Hall. The hall was prettily decorated with flowers. Refreshments were served through- out the party and excellent music was furnished by the 3rd Regi- ment Orchestra. We certainly give the Freshmen very much credit for this successful party. The last dance was given by the Juniors who showed their usual class and high quality. We may say that the Juniors have done their share in the social activities of this school year. Again we hear of the Juniors giving the annual Junior Ban- quet which will be given in its usual high style. We hear rumors also, of the annual Senior Return which ushers the Seniors out of school and which always closes the year ' s festivities.

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COMMENCEMENT WEEK AND A LITTLE BEFORE Mr. and Mrs. Baker ' s Senior Party justifies the last part of our title. On June 2nd they royally entertained us at a Lucky Lark Party at the St. John ' s Guild House. The faculty and all of the Seniors were guests. A fine lunch was served, the time which , passed all too quickly was spent in carrying on contests, the win- ! ners receiving prizes most of which fell to the girls. Humorous readings and recitations were heard and original songs were (sung?). The party later broke up, everyone being reluctant to leave and at the same time declaring what a good time they had had. (We thank you again Mr. and Mrs. Baker.) With the baccalaureate address commencement week began The address was given by Dr. H. R Stark al the First Presbyterian Church on June 20. The class was indeed fortunate in securing Dr. Stark to give this address and duly appreciated the honor. Next came the Junior Banquet of which you have heard much before. As you already know it was given at the Canoe Club. A banquet it was for no Government Banquet to the Foreign Diplo- mats ever excelled it. Toasts were given to the Senior, the Juniors, the Faculty, and the Athletics. The horn was presented by the Seniors and graciously received by the Juniors. Dancing followed and still being school children the grave Senior and festive Juniors were ushered out at 12 o ' clock. Commencement came on Thursday. June 24. The Seniors re- ceived their diplomas with heavy hearts for our ties with good old Arthur Hill were broken but we shall never forget the happy days spent inside its doors. The last event of the week and also of the year was the Senior return. It was some return and the feed was some feed. The eats committee was certainly on the job as everyone testified. When this pleasont day had passed school festivities were over and vacation began.