Wright High School - Chronicle Yearbook (New Orleans, LA)

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' ' La Classe de Conversation has been busying itself during the past month for French Day. This has been an annual occurrence in this school for many years, and is al- ways looked forward tO ' with great anticipation. It was held this year on Friday, May 8. The program consisted of two plays, ' ' Pauvre Sylvire and ' ' La Surprise dTsi- dore, prepared by different girls from Miss Roman ' s and Miss Du- pre ' s classes ; recitations by Rowena Duffy, Alice AVest, Cora Sadler, and Comita Streiffer; a dance by Eliska Tobin and Virginia Tete; a violin solo by Dorothy Todd; and French chorus by the French classes. The event proved a big success and was enjoyed by all. Second only to French Day was the feast of the French Club. This took place the Friday following French Day. Through the kind- ness of Mrs. Lusher we were al- lowed to use one of the large base- ment rooms. Delicious sandwiches, salads, ices, cake, etc., were served. Needless to say, this proved a gala event. In closing, the Club has asked me to wish the Chronicle all kinds of success for next year, and hopes it will continue the good work it has begun. Bernice Mansberg. DRAMATIC CLUB NOTES On Tuesday, May 5, the Dra- matic Club held its monthly meet- ing. As it was better music week, some of our girls who are talented in both music and dramatics gave us a scene from Madame Butterfly. The overture was rendered by the special orchestra of milk bottles, pop bottles, a watering can and a piano, the musicians were all fin- ished artists who, by their skill, showed years of sincere practice. The next number on the program was a recitation entitled Casey, which was very well given by Adele Craig. Our most distinguished guest at the meeting, Miss Perkins, was asked to entertain us. This she did by accompaning the Chemistry Cho- rus in their H2SO4. The concluding number to our program was several jazz selections by Winnifred Heath. We did not

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the General calledi his daughter to him and informed her that not only had Stanley asked permission to woo her, but that also the President had himself seconded the match. ' Come, daughter, ' he concluded, ' ' will you not tell me just how you met Stanley Lee? And very care- fully Jocelyn told all concerning Stanley, even the words of the President. Then she added ' , ' ' Father, I love Stanley; but be- fore I marry him, I shall prove him clean, honorable, and strong. The following night there oc- curred that heart-rending tragedy — the assassination of President Lin- coln. Jocelyn, remembering his last conversation with her, regarded these words as a child would regard the dying command of its parent. Conscientiously she remained true to her resolve not to marry Stanley until she knew him to be the pos- sessor of all three virtues. Nearly a year passed before she was sure. Then, one night she stood before him with such shining eyes that he knew immediately that something unusual had taken place. Jocelyn, he cried, Jocelyn, your love, has it come at last? I have waited patiently, are you ready ? With a joyful smile, she ans- wered firmly, I am, Stanley. Without a word he put his arms about her gently, and, for the first time their lips met. A month later, one of the fairest brides ever seen in the capital ad- vanced down a flower-strewn aisle to meet the bravest officer in the Southern army. Kitty Ruth Bacon. ALGEBRA (MY DOOM) ' Twas midnight on the ocean Oh, yes, that lovely song But, ' twas midnight in my bedroom And the light was burning strong. My algebra before me, A pencil in my hand ' , And pretty signs of square root Danced round me in a band. And then I got one right — The joy was sweet but sharp, For the shock was far too great And now Pm playing the harp. Pitiful Patory. HIDE AND SNEAK Outside, the boys are gathered ; Excitement ' s high, you bet, While Johnny hides from Mother,. And smokes his cigarette. Inside the women gather; Excitement ' s higher yet. While Mother hides from Johnny And smokes her cigarette. P. Pung. A republican is a person who thinks a Democratic administration is bad for business ; a Democrat is a person who thinks a Republican, administration is bad for business ; both are right. Prize winning defi- nition in a competition held by the- Baltimore Sun.

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close with the usual refreshments, much tO ' the sorrow of the girls, but maybe they are preparing for a real treat next time. Well, we ' ll have to wait and see. The February class of 1926 held it meeting March 31. The election of officers was as follows : President, Betty Donaldson. Vice-President, Adele Dufour. Secretary, Esther Bye. Treasurer, Lorena Mansefield. THE BOTANY CLUB The Botany Club is following the old saying of All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. There has been no end of good times. So many parties have been given that we fear that all play and no work is going to make Jack a dull boy. The Botany Club gave a grand initiation, with plenty of spooks and ice-cream. The May Day party was lovely. Besides King Dorothy Hennessy and Queen Myrtle Long, in their flowing robes of green and white, there were four dukes and maids and two pages (who were more like paragraphs), and a court jester. The king was presented with a huge cabbage filled with cigars, and the queen received a bouquet of carrots. The queen pre- sented her maids with beautiful lockets, and her pages with yery pretty rings. The kind presented the id ' ukes with handsome green and white watch fobs. Green and white ice-cream and cake were served, and games were played. We have lately had a flower show. The show was one of the finest we have ever given, and proved a great success. Miss Bu- chanan, Mr. Abale and Mr. Hines were judges. The first prize for the most artistic table w as won by Dorothy Hennessy and Lorelia Wooley ; for the best arranged vase, Ruth Bentley; the best wild nature, efl ect, by Dorothy Hennessy and Lorelia Wooley; the best cut flow- er, by Bessie Pringle ; the most original idea, by Margaret Hymel and Susie Roberts ; and the best potted plant, by Elvira Heitman. The tables were very lovely and the collection of plants large. After the show a house-warming was given to the graduated members. All the members are working hard to make the school proud of the Botany Club garden. Margret C. Hymel, Sect. CHEMISTRY CLUB On Wednesday, April 22, the Chemsitry Club held its regular meeting. The program, which con- sisted of talks, songs and poetry, was most interesting. A demon- stration by Miss Perkins added much to its interest. The new Laboratory baby ' s name was cho- sen. It ' s Chris. How do you like it. It was so late, however, when we finished our program and choosing his name that we had to postpone the christening tO ' the next regular meeting, when all his parents and grandparents will be present. Rena Wilson.