CARPE DIEM HELPS Every year since the organization of Carpe Diem it has been the cus¬tom at Christmas time for the club to aid those less fortunate. This year Carpe Diem made a number of scrap books which were distributed in various homes where there were small children. A huge basket con¬taining food supplies was also de¬livered to a home. In this particular club activity a great deal of help and co-operation was needed. The pledges of Carpe Diem willingly supplied it and the members wish to sincerely thank them. At this time Carpe Diem wishes to welcome our seven new pledges who were pledged Wednesday, De¬cember 26 at the Christmas Shin Dig. The pledges are: Barbara Smith, Eloise McKay, Avon Watson, Mary Soderburg, Virginia Andrews, Helen Shurtliff, and Verlaine Hinley. Carpe Diem sends them a love greet¬ing and hopes that they will enjoy the coming year. — Reporter, Clara Young. WOTTA LIFE THIS! From out of nowhere came a piercing shrill followed almost im¬mediately by another many times as piercing. My hand crept out into the darkness, groped for a second, then came in contact with the trembling thing. With a swift and slight jerk I quieted the creature and pulled the cold fingers back. Then, ah! sweet oblivion! Later, I know not how much later, I opened one eye to investigate the room. After wandering about the ceiling it fell on a rather forlorn looking being which was lying on the floor with both hands shamefully hiding its face. It was While gazing at those tell-tale hands that the terrible premonition came over me. Today meant school and there I lay in bed at eight o'clock! Ten minutes later found me half- dressed, with a sandwich in one hand and a few straggling books in the other, waiting patiently for the street-car. The minutes were hurry¬ing by and still no trolley appeared. Finally, giving up all hopes of ever seeing it. I gathered my belongings and started on a mile sprint for the "little red school house." I stumbled in the door just, in time to hear the tardy bell, staggered up the stairs and tip-toed into the English room and took my seat. However, I hadn't escaped the teacher, as I thought I might, for he gave me a this-is-a- fine-way-to-start-the-year-stare and went on with the lesson. Ah me! Wotta life! Oh, well, there's only 63 more school days till Spring Vaca¬tion!—Winnie Winchell, (E. C.) ANOTHER SAILOR Kimble C. Knowlden, U. S. S. Houston, San Pedro, California, writes to one of his teachers very interestingly about his experiences in the navy. He thanks especially his teachers in typewriting and stenography, whose instructions en¬abled him to secure an office posi¬tion and relief from many menial tasks. He extends New Year Greet¬ings to his school friends and teach¬ers. 3. QUEEN OF FAST TALKERS NAMED AT NIGH SCHOOL Parents Urged To Attend Meeting Wednesday At Central High OGDEN HIGH SCHOOL NEWS Emily Merrill, Editor; Blaine Larsen. Associate Editor. At a recent meeting of the word counterupers of O. H. S., Mrs. New- comb was elected Queen of Fast Talkers. This decision was reached through circumstantial evidence and popular vote. The queen averaged between 4747 and 4863 words per period. Miss Ballinger came in with a close second with between 4584 and 4669 words per period. Honor¬able mention goes to Miss McKey, who averaged between 3297 and 3312 words per. If there are any other teachers in this old school of ours who think they have a "gift of gab" equal to these three worthy English teachers, let them come forth and show their talent in a "super" contest to be held by us.—The Three Spare Ribs. NOTICE TO PARENTS All patrons of the public schools of Ogden should present themselves at Central Junior High school on Wednesday evening to hear the na¬tional secretary of the Parent- Teachers Association of America. This talented lady will doubtless have much information to impart concerning the progress of Ameri¬can schools and especially the good things growing cut of parent-teachers associations. Be there, if pos-sible. NOT SO BAD, AT THAT Mr. Taggart: If a Frenchman is smoking when he meets a person on the street, he throws the cigar or cigaret away. Student: Do they always do that? I should imagine that would be ex¬pensive. Mr. Taggart: No, I used to tie a string to mine. Marge: I bet I'll never get a de¬cent mark in French. Laine: I know my mark will be D. Marge: And mine will be an E, but why should I care—"E" stands for excellent—Two Old-Fashioned Minnies. BASKETBALL The Ogden Tiger basketball squad opened its playing season last Fri¬day at the Weber gym as they op-posed and defeated Box Elder, 22 to 20. With the exception of one player, the Tiger team was composed of juniors, which probably accounts for the fact that play was rather er¬ratic. With a little more experience, the Ogden team should gain high honors in the northern basketball di¬vision. In a preliminary game, the Tiger seconds defeated the Bees, 49 to 13. FRIENDSHIP One of the most beautiful things a person can have and give in this world is friendship. The secret of being a friend lies in the power to give, to do, and to serve without thought of return. Wanting to have a friend is altogether different from wanting to be a friend. The for¬mer is human craving, while the latter comes from a loving heart. Unless we have shown to others that we are a friend, we certainly can¬not have c. friend. There are three possible ways in which our friends come to us: First, through an affinity of spirit; sec-ond, through a common work; and third, through a mutual purpose. Whatever the path may be, friend¬ship should be colored and polished with truthfulness, loyalty, respect, and honesty. The art of friendship, which is self-acquired and which is a lifetime habit, requires a person to be genuine, real, and worthwhile. Making friends is an art, but keep¬ing friends is a greater art. One writer says, "They take the sunshine from the world who take friendship from life.—Lilian Kadoike. A WISH The third period biology class, conducted by Mr. Oberhansley, has a hard time keeping their mind on studies, especially the boys. If you have ever tried to study to the sound of dancing feet and yelling voices, or the sound of a girl trying to croon a love song, you will know what I mean when I say it is nerve- racking. While the teacher is ex¬plaining how to stop blood poison¬ing you hear the piano playing the song, "East Side, West Side," or some other song suitable for danc¬ing. Then you hear the girls' gym teacher telling them how to do a certain dance step. If you have ever had the experience you will know what I mean when I say, "I wish we had sound-proof walls." Yours truly, LeRoy Hart. ACCOLADE GALA AFFAIR One of the most gala social events of the year will occur Friday, Janu¬ary 25, at the Berthana ballroom— the "Accolade." This dance is sponsored by the Girls' association. Therefore, girls, it is up to you to make it a success. Ask your boy friends; don't be bashful! Remember, there are only three weeks left! The boys have taken the girls everywhere, so the seventy- five cents admission fee is certainly not too much to pay for such an evening of pleasure. Dear Sir: I used to be one of your pupils, and as I'm getting transferred to Hawaii for duty, I though that I would drop you a line. If at any time there is anything I can do or get for the teachers or students, please let me know. My address will be J. A. B. Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Anyone who writes will receive an answer promptly. Sincerely, Ralph Mann, U. S. N. DATE CHANGED Upon request of Principal George S. Bates of Logan High school, the date of our game with Logan has been changed from Friday, January 25, to Thursday, January 24th. This will give our boys on the team a chance to go to the Accolade, i. e.,