Dec. 13, 1927 OHS NEWS Stan Spencer ‘28 Don't forget the famed dance of the seniors, the Holly Hop, is only 12 days off, so if you haven't your dates now, get them immediately! No stags!! Hop said the junior, And he Dixie Stomped away. Hop said the senior, And he waltzed all day. Holly said the teacher, Said the guest, "They're in a trance." But they were speaking of the Hol¬ly Hop, The annual Christmas dance. —T. B. "So long, fellows, I have my girl." "I love you more than any¬thing on earth, but I could never marry you." "Hey mother, can I take the car?" "Sometimes I hate you. Sometimes I hate the very words you speak." "Now I know more about men in a minute than you and your mother put together know in a year." "Am I crazy?" say you. No, not crazy, but just giving you a few of the high points of the play. It's filled with such stirring conversation, and action—well, you saw a sample of that in assembly. I might I add that tickets will be on sale Monday at the Orpheum at 3:30. WINTER APPROACHES The following litle fantasy was contributed by R. C. Z., and as we like it very much we wish the au¬thor would make himself (or her¬self) known: THE WINTER WEDDING The bride, charming in a gown of glistening satin, with long, snowy veil, entered through a bow¬er of flake-covered trees, and was greeted by a shower of snow when the North Wind sighed. Her brides¬maid led the procession. This love¬ly little lady was beautiful in a crystal gown trimmed with flaming berries. The flower girls, all in white, nodded and bowed as they marched up the aisle. A tall, stately best man greeted the bride-elect. A little ring bearer in shiny green, knelt before the altar, and the groom stepped from behind a bower of glistening white. The bride, Mlle. Nature, was then wedded to King Winter by Father Time. The bridesmaid, Scarlet Berry, and the best man, Evergreen stood quiet and dignified. The little flower girls, snowy, downy bushes, and the smiling ring bearer, Holly, watched with awe. King and Queen Winter will reign over the world until the coming of Spring. PROGRAMS Miss Irvine is going to leave a pleasant taste in the mouths of her students (as it were) for the Christmas holidays. She has ap¬pointed a chairman in each of her classes to prepare an interesting program for the last day of school, that being Friday, December 23. I believe a prize is going to be be¬stowed upon the class giving the cleverest and most original pro¬gram; so the chairmen are doing their utmost to win it by preparing clever little entertainments for the i students to enact. It certainly I promises to be interesting. FIFTEEN FOR FORUM Hats off to Forum—for their ability to produce more laughs in less time than the Whiz Bang An¬nual. The distinction of presenting the peppiest assembly of the year is unanimously theirs. We were pleased to learn of the manner in which Congress conducts her meet¬ings. Dan was the elongated im¬age of Miss Irvine and Lee—well, we think Stan makes a splendid rabbit. Success to the alligator, and his new cognomen. Mayor Francis was there also. (To in¬vestigate Mr. Oberhansley's appli¬cation for dog catcher, it is ru¬mored.) Rex Greaves. AUNT JANE'S CORNER Dear Aunt Jane: Please Inform me just how to ex¬change dances at a formal party. P. D. Q. Dear P. D. Q.: Being a boy, you secure a program at the beginning of the dance. When you exchange a dance, you trade straight across, that is, your partner dances with your friend, you dance with your friend's part¬ner. It is appreciated if you are so considerate as to ask your partner if there are any at the party with whom she would especially like to dance. Of course you have the stags manage, but usually you will have no trouble with those persons. Aunt Jane. OGDEN HIGH SCHOOL CANTATA The cantata is to be presented either December 21 or 22. The place of presentation has not been determined, but it is thought that some down town auditorium will be secured for the performance. The cantata selected is "The Greatest Gift," by H. W. Petrie. The music is very tuneful and is pre¬sented in the form of choruses, trios, duets and solos all giving out the glorious atmosphere of Christmastide. The soloists have been selected and all are now hard at work in preparation. The cantata is under the direc¬tion of Mr. Peterson. Gordon Lar¬son is business manager. More de¬tails will be given later. Mary Ethel Brittain. WHAT TEACHERS SAY It has often seemed to me that fundamentally the object of the es¬tablishment of public schools sup¬ported by public tax is the mak¬ing of good citizens. To that end then our whole program should be shaped. The development of char¬acter, of responsibility toward the community, of wholesome ideals of living, of worthy use of time—all these should be a real part of ev¬eryday teaching. Gertrude C. Irwin, Vice Principal. Our pupils will undoubtedly for¬get many of the facts we teach them, perhaps most of them; but they will remember the personal reaction between teacher and pu¬pil. The work of the teacher, then, is to establish a working contact with the pupil that will increase within the pupil the desire to re¬spond favorably to the environment in which he finds himself. L. A. Robins. One of the first aims in teaching should be to gain the good will of ;he student. As a consequence, one will get the confidence thereby knowing the student and help him individually, thereby knowing the means by which to appeal to the student for better work and cooperation. Placide E. Garcia. The important thing, to me, in ny school work, is to know the itudents individually. The point of riew toward the subject needs shanging. When this attitude is ight, then the subject to be taught jyill mean something to the stu- ent. J. W. Connell. Dec. 14, 1927 OHS NEWS Stan Spencer ‘28 Only nine more days until the famed Holly Hop! Everyone should have their dates by now. JOIE FRANCAISE Our regular meeting was held on Thursday, December 8, in room 307. As it was the first meeting for the new members, time was taken to ex¬plain the club rules and standards. Mr. Stewart gave an interesting talk on art, and a discussion follow¬ed. Plans for initiation were then discussed, and it was decided that we would have them on the Thursday before Christmas. Poor critters. —Marian Hussey. COMMITTEES COMPLETED Plans for the annual senior Christ¬mas dance are well under way. Ex¬tensive advertising has been done un¬der the direction of Milt Rawson and his able committeemen, Lee Cain and Blaine Morse. The decorations are being elaborately planned by Bob Wing and his co-workers: Ted Lashus, Philip Empey and Jeannette Rosenburg. The refreshments promise to be dainty and clever as Iris Smith and her helpers, Ida Peterson and Margaret Stewart are in charge. The programs are ordered and are to be handpainted by Marjorie Kelley and her helpers: Helen Hodge, Vella Fowler and Arleen Nelson. The gifts are clever and original, due to the fact that Kate Green well and her helpers, Tom Broadbent and Louise Becker have planned them carefully. The tickets are being widely distrib¬uted by Dan Johnson and. his dis¬tributors, Pat Aaron and Ruth Goss. The grand march is being planned by Dorothy Robinson with the aid of Mrs. Reed. And over all these able henchmen rules the high and mighty; Paul Skeen. —M. K. CHRISTMAS CANTATA On Thursday, December 22, at 2 p. m., the music department of the high school will give a Christmas cantata, "The Greatest Gift." The students have been working very hard on this and promise us a real musical treat. Patrons, parents and friends will be welcomed at the program. STUDENT VOLUNTEERS Captain Anderson of the Salvation Army visited the school Tuesday and spent the fourth period in Mr. Hyde's sociology class, discussing the social conditions of Ogden and the good work their organization is do¬ing. The class, as a whole, resolved to help, and appointed a secretary and a committee to collect the various offerings made by the students. Any donations on the part of the students will be appreciated by Mr. Anderson, especially during the Christmas sea¬son. WORTH WHILE RECORD If students could only see ahead we are sure there would be some worthwhile changes in our every day school life. "Seeing ahead" would induce practically, if not absolutely, every pupil to do now the very best work of which he is capable. Wheth¬er the student attends high school one semester, one year, two years or three years, the record made should be the best possible. Future days de¬mand it. Not a day passes in the high school but some former student writes back asking that a transcript of his record be sent to some institution, some cor¬poration, or firm. For whether one enters school or work nowadays he does it on the strength of his record. It is sometimes embarrassing, after the flight of years to be reminded that once we attended high school— were exposed to its work—but the work germ didn't take—and we have only a worthless record to offer. TWO TEAMS There is some talk of having two basketball teams at high school this year. It is believed there is sufficient good material to have two cracking good teams. In this connection it is interesting to note that the University of Michi¬gan has already arranged for two football teams next year and has scheduled eight games for each. CONGRESS The snappiest debate of the sea¬son was held Monday night in the hall of congress. The question: "Resolved, that fraternities and sororities should be abolished in all universities," was debated pro and con with great skill, Mr. Broadbent announced that the question for the debate between Congress and Forum would be the same as the state question. Each I club will be represented by both a negative and affirmative team. Congress' two teams consist of Vel¬la Fowler and Dorothy Foulger and Virginia Nicholas and Margar¬et Schmalz. All the senators wish to compli¬ment Forum on their very clever stunt in assembly Friday. The imi¬tations were so subtle and charm¬ing. Although it did seem that per¬haps Mrs. Chambers had, shall we say, widened, and Miss Irvine elon¬gated considerably, still it may have been our defective eyesight. Ah, Tom, what a sweet girl you made, and doesn't Karl make an adorable sponsor? May we commend Mr. Rawson on his poetic ability? The Senators are indebted to Forum for those clever debating suggestions. They have been duly noted for fu¬ture reference. No one should have missed that Forum assembly. —Margaret Schmalz, Reporter. AUNT JANE'S CORNER Dear Aunt Jane: What would you suggest to give to a senior girl for Christmas? Is it all right to give jewelry, such as a compact, or are flowers and candy better taste? S. P. Dear S. P.: __ I am unable to divine from your letter whether you represent the male or female sex, so will take both into consideration. If you are a girl and desire to give another girl a present for Christmas, al¬most anything will do, if you get; something inexpensive and that will suit her individual taste. A little thought as to how she will like it is the most important. Now, if you are a boy, S. P., I would not give her jewelry as it is in bad taste unless you are engaged. Flowery and candy are lovely presents, but i; you want something a little more personal, a book, or a compact are nice. There are a lot of clever modern little gifts at a gift shop that can be given within the bounds of propriety and good taste. Come again, S. P. Aunt Jane. STAFF CHOSEN The staff for the O. H. S. News has been chosen as follows: Sec¬ond assistant editor, Rex Greaves; reporters, Helen Hodge and Lucille McFarlane, respectively. A meet¬ing will be held soon and the of¬ficers informed of their various duties. —M, k. THE HOLLY HOP It used to be, long years ago, That Christmas time meant Mistle¬toe. And as young couples danced td and fro, They often stopped 'neath the Mis¬tletoe. There was tinsel too, and gifts ga¬lore, On .top the tree a wee star diq soar, Jolly St. Nicholas made the dancers roar, Then into the air with his reindeer would soar. 'Twas happiness there, all through the night, As young folks laughed, with spir¬its light. The Christmas dance was gay and bright, And sweethearts spooned by the moon's pale light. Couples seem always to dance side by side. It used to be in a Minuet glide, But now it's a Stomp or the Blue¬bird Slide, At the annual Yule-tide Glide. There'll be little nooks-in which to spoon And music and laughter and a big, round moon. Santa will come, oh! very soon To gratify each wish, except that for the moon. So come, oh come, all your trou¬bles drop. Be merrie and gay as you dance the Hop. Let your spirits rise, till they reach the top, At the best of events—The Holly Hop! —Lucile McFarlane Dec. 15, 1927 OHS NEWS Stan Spencer ‘28 Only eight more days until t..e famed Holly Hop! Anyone who hasn't a date by now is just about out of luck. LET'S ALL SING "Oh Where Has My Little Dog Gone?"—Frank Oberhansely. "Love Sends A Little Gift of Roses."—Ralph and Dorothy. "Side by Side."—Art and Ruth. "Parade of the Wooden Sol¬diers."—Captain Dockler. "Stars of the East."—Ernie and Dave. "Thanks For the Buggy Ride." —Miss Hubbard. "Call of the Wild"—Red Knapp. "When the Red, Red Robin."— George's Bug.—R. G. BASKET BALL Basket ball at the Tiger lair is well under way. The class series has been played and Coach Kapple has selected a squad of 2 0 for the holiday practices. With the return of two letter men, plus an abund¬ance of new material, the season's prospects appear bright for the "Orange Streaks" when they swing into league action on January 13. -R. G. MIST It lowered itself over the universe—a cold, piercing, impene¬trable haze, moist and freezing.:" People threaded in and out—un¬able to perceive a few feet before them and the mist fell heavier, denser and more penetrating. Lights flickered with a dim, faint glow and the mist deepened. A gray stillness, a gray atmosphere, a gray mist—shifting, moving with if credible slowness—but there alwaf with its oppressing burden, •stifling presence.—H. H. Above you have shining examp of the reports that won for tM clever writers a place on the O S. News staff. Lucille's was p. lished Wednesday but I am sv you haven't forgotten it. With th, help and cleverness the notes be decidedly improved.—M. K. COUNCIL REPORT Regular council meeting w called to order by President Ha on December 13. Roll was call and the minutes were read and a proved. Mr. Skeen of the social comittee asked permission for t. French club to have a party. Pe mission was granted. Mr. Johnso of the honor system committee rV ported that a pledge had been\ worked out and it. would be put before the students for signature! before Friday. The committee on the council assembly outlined the program. Both reports were accepted. Mr. Hales reported that a type¬writer would be placed in the stu¬dent body room after January 1. Presentation of names for busi¬ness managers was put off for"' another meeting by a motion. The secretary pro tern reported that Jim Doon and Louise Becker have been automatically dropped from council on account of three successive absences without excuses. A committee, consisting of Mil¬ton Rawson, chairman, Ralph Rob¬erts, and Roger Woods, was appointed to form a plan to acquiref -better order in the halls.—Milton Rawson, Secy. Pro-Tern. AUNT JANE'S CORNER Dear Aunt Jane: I know that there is an old saying that all is fair in love and war, but: is it ethical to ask the girl with whom your chum goes out, for a date? I like her and flatter myself that she doesn't hate me. I wouldn't even speak to her if I thought? it would break up my friendship with the other I fellow. What shall I do? —D. K. L.