We might add that ne is as yet unmarried, though we cannot venture to say that such a popular fellow will remain in that state through the present leap year. —Tom Broadbent. Feb. 24, 1928 OHS NEWS Stan Spencer ‘28 THE TENNIS BALL Although there wasn't a fair representation of the student body at the Tennis ball, those that were there heartily enjoyed it. We think it a "hot" success—seeing that everyone had such a good time and that we more than cleared ex¬penses. The orchestra was very good—the floor sort'a slick, and everyone in high spirits. We are glad that we have a good starter toward buying the nets for the ten¬nis courts. —M. K. JUST "TED" "Hey! Hey! And how! Yes, and that isn't all"—-a noise, a scurry, a hurry—oh, yes, it's just Ted. You might know. Everywhere she goes there is commotion and shouts of laughter. Her real name is Esther but can you feature "Ted" being an "Esther"? Might as well liken an angel to a little demon. Ted is our high and mighty ed¬itor of the year book. A snappy editor she is and oh, how she slings the glue and pictures in the student body room. She is going to make the book one that we can be proud of certainly, for despite her "cut-uppishness" she is steady, and re¬liable and really a worker. Stellae and Carpe Diem are very fortunate in having as a member this peppy girl. AN UNUSUAL DAY The day was a very useful day, therefore the sun rose at the regu¬lar time without injury. The halls were crowded with orderly boys and girls. Everyone was whisper¬ing quietly. The bells rang and immediately all whispering ceased. Everyone tiptoed to his classroom quickly. No one forgot note book, book, or pencil. The teacher did not have to call the students to order, such silence reigned. The roll was called and everyone was present and on time. Every student was in his seat with his hands folded and answered to roll call as having prepared a perfect lesson. After the noon hour three bells summoned all to assembly. The students marched into the beauti¬ful assembly room in step to the harmonious music. When the first speaker began to talk such silence fell over the assembly that the ticking of the clock was heard all over the room. Mr. Merrill, as he introduced the speaker, looked very proud of being principal of such a well organized group of students. The assembly was a huge success. Fifth period came at last and with it our English class. The class was very orderly while roll was called. All answered prepared. Mrs. Newcomb then made the annbuncement that the superintend¬ent thought the students were working too strenuously and would need a two-day vacation. Then Mrs. Newcomb announced there would be no assignment for the next day. Oh, dear! I must stop or my title will be ruined. I commenced writing about an unusual day at school, and here I am ending up with a miraculous phenomenon. —Mildred Skeen. AUNT JANE'S CORNER Dear Aunt Jane: What do you think about a girl that sluffs a fellow, for no reason at all except to go with another boy? A girl whom I like better than anyone else, sluffed me last night and later, walking down the street, I saw her with another fellow I had never seen before. She wasn't to school this morning so she has offered no explanation for her conduct—but do you think I should even give her a chance to? I don't even want to speak to her now, but I know later on I will. What would you do in a case like this? —George. Dear George: If you had never seen the fel¬low before, maybe it was an out-of-town fellow, or even a relative who it was necessary for her to go with; but even in a case like that she should have let yw— some way. Personally, I don't think there is any excuse tor sluffing and I believe I would treat her very coolly for a while. Speak to her, of course, and, if she offers an ex¬planation, accept it on its face value. Later on I am positive she and you will be friends again, be¬cause when you are young noth¬ing seems too great to forgive and forget. Sluffing, though, is a sign of unreliability, but if she has never done it before give her an¬other chance—but wait until you have made her feel mighty sorry for what she has done. In this case, keep cool for awhile. —Aunt Jane. WASHINGTON PILOT We wish to congratulate the editors of the Washington Pilot on editing an exceptionally interesting and clever book. It is nice and thick, and the cover design is really good. We like your humor-—and your literary section is ex¬cellent. We also like your alumni section—and the article by our student body president, Arthur Hales. ART APPEARS Well, we know what is going to happen mighty soon, by the looks of the blackboards and walls. At what other time, except Classicalia time, are the students allowed to let loose their "kindergarten com¬plex" and daub up the said boards with chalk advertising their choice for queen? Vella, Dorothy, Arleen —oh, there are a goodly number of the genus filia possessing both beauty and brains and other lov¬able characteristics, who would make wonderful queens for O. H. S., consequently the competition runs high and intense. Just who will be? It's safe for many a bet! —M. K. WHERE BUILD A man may build his home on the top of a hill if he wishes. The inconvenience of reaching it may be repaid by the joy of the won¬derful view and fresh air and sun-shine it affords. It is a matter of individual taste. But when it comes to building a school house, a court house, a church, etc., the convenience and economy in reaching it are of para-mount importance. Accessibility must outweigh beauty and all else. It is for the patrons' convenience and service. Feb. 27, 1928 OHS NEWS Stan Spencer ‘28 NOW READ THIS! All's fair in love and war—and this also (in strict propriety) can be applied to Classicalia campaigns, Now that things are really started —now that candidates for queen are to be chosen, praised, lauded and extensively advertised like "no¬body's business," I'd like to tell you about a certain girl. She is tall—divinely tall—and dark. Of queenly mien and bear¬ing she has the enviable trait of coming down to earth when neces¬sary, and being quite the most lov¬able girl known. Few queenly peo¬ple can do that. She is witty, bright, scintillating. She is clever, ir'1 Ur¬gent, intellectual. She is under¬standing, sympathetic, sweet. She is a good sport, fair, just. Really, doesn't she sound like a paragon of all virtues? And yet—she makes mistakes, too, so Ave like her all the more. And she has brought many honors unto herself, but she is glad only because the school she loves is honored, too. What more ctfuld you desire in a queen? Of course, we have enumerated only her big traits; there are other lit¬tle characteristics about Dorothy Foulger that we know and love. So let your unbiased judgment be your guide. —ANONYMOUS. DEBATING TEAM Tryouts were held Thursday, Feb¬ruary 23, in Miss Irvine's room to determine the debating team. It was a hard job. The judges, Judge Hendricks and Mr. Blaylock, had a hard time picking the four out of the eight debators who tried out. The eight participants were Vir¬ginia Nicholas, Margaret Schmalz, Dorothy Foulger, Dan Johnson, Grant Syphers, Tom Broadbent, Karl Hopkins and Charles Dunn. The four who now comprise our debating team are Tom Broadbent, Dorothy Foulger, Grant Syphers and Dan Johnson. Hooray! We wish them all the luck in the world and we know that they'll capture all honors in competing with other schools. —M. K. DIGNITY TO DOWNFALL It was a huge round revolving contraption which was continually alluring the inquisitive jolly crowd into the trick of it all. If the individual fell, in his attempt to walk through the barrel, he would roll and kiep on rolling until some kind-hearted person, who had be-come accustomed to the peculiar sensation, would rescue the victim from his plight. After my first glimpse of this unusual fun-making device, I was determined to try my luck and show the spectators that I could succeed in the experience. I, one of the weaker sex, would display my ability in walking through the barrel. I stepped inside—took two steps and fell! My mental capacity and my physical alertness could in no way assist me now, because my nerves were tingling with excite¬ment, my noble ambitions had been frustrated and I was convulsed with a laughing spell! My body rolled and rolled in accordance' with the revolving barrel; my sides pained from excessive laughing; and hilarious outbursts were con¬tinually coming from the audience. When I was helped out of the barrel, my hair was ruffled, my clothes were soiled, and my face was crimson from laughing. I was not unusual, I was just merely an¬other unfortunate. —NORA SORENSON. AUNT JANE'S CORNER Dear Aunt Jane: I've often wondered just who are you? Sometimes by your answers I think you are Mrs. Irwin; other times Mr. Merrill and at still other times some sort of an intelligent student. (If there are such things in O. H. S.—Mrs. Chambers doesn't think so.) Please tell me as I've made a bet I'd find out who you are, and if you'll tell me, we'll split. CURIOUS. (But I'm no female). Dear Curios: Well, you see, it's this way: If I told you you'd be disappointed be¬cause that's human nature, so I won't. Disappointments are terri¬bly hard to bear. But I'm not Mrs. Irwin, nor Mr. Merrill, nor Tillie the Toiler, nor Harry, the janitor, although I could be any one of the above mentioned. I'm just plain me, who turned into an aunt, due to reverse circumstances. —AUNT JANE. FAY HOPKINS If you've never met Fay—con¬sider yourself the most unlucky person alive—sit down and curse yourself for being the most^ blind "person—and inert step right up" and make her acquaintance. It's worth it. Her quiet smile, her , quiet, steady strength, her soft mannerisms, bring out the old trite saying, "Still water runs deep." Being the editor of the quarterly is no easy job, but Fay shoulder¬ed it quietly and with reliable intentness. She edits for your approval a book of no small literary val¬ue. And we certainly like it and read each edition over hundreds of times. The quarterly is representa¬tive of the school, containing con¬tributions from a large number of students, Fay using her fair judgment and keen literary eye, when she picks their. We like Fay, and we like her book. She is like a soft, deep emotion, strangely imbedded in a conslomeration of jangled moods and noisy feelings. "Still water runs deep"—you know. —M. K. A CHUM The chum who sticks through thick and thin, And clasps your hand if you lose or win Who cares not whether you're down or up Who stands near by with a cheer¬ing sup Who sings your praises whatever you do And helps and boosts and sticks like glue— Who shares your joys as well as your woes And don't give a whoop if it rains or snows So long as it helps to serve your end—- Is the only chum to call your friend. LEAP YEAR Leap year comes but every four years, What joyful news for the girls to hear. They begin to look their very pret¬tiest, And also begin to act their giddi¬est. A smile as broad as open spaces, Prevails over all the fairest faces. They take g'reat pains in combing their hair, Their skin must indeed look very fair. The men go around with frightened faces; To dodge the women, they quick¬en their paces. When one is caught and the ques¬tion asked, He settles down then to the most humble task, And wishes that leap year had al¬ready past. —WINIFRED McCLELLAN. ASSEMBLY REPORT Our old friend, Rev. J. E. Car¬ver, spoke to us Friday at the regular assembly which was spon¬sored by the Stellae club. It was an interesting speech, about George Washington and John Smith and stars. We liked It very much. The musical program was excellent. We heartily appreciated "Guzzy Wuzzy" and (as a favor to Kate) "My Love Is Like a Red, Red Rose." Mr. Greenwell was ac¬companied by Mrs. Hillabrant. Miss Kathryn Fisher, accompanied Mr. Jagger, who played two beautiful violin solos. The assembly, which was offi¬ciated over by Tom Broadbent, president of the Stellae club, was then adjourned. CLASSICALIA CONVENTION The delegates from the various class rooms met in the gym Fri¬day after school and proceeded to elect their various candidates. Gor¬don Larson officiated, with Vir¬ginia Evans acting as secretary. The convention was conducted like the regular presidential elections, with each group representing a state. Various campaign speeches were given by those who were en¬thused enough, while each nominee was loudly applauded by the del¬egation. There were 20 girls nominated at first, and then by tht delegation each voting three at a time, those who were wanted and elected were eliminated and the students voted on the remaining number of girls. Those girls go¬ing out first were Dorothy Foul¬ger, Vella Fowler and Gene Kim¬ball. The next girls to go out were Ted Lashus, Arleen Nelson, Iris Smith and Lucille Fowles. The next were Fern Parry, Louise Beck¬er, Ruth Goss, Phyllis Halverson, Pearl Ball, Dorothy Robinson, Ruth Jackson, Bernice Thorstenson. From fifteen girls seven will be chosen and from these seven one will be queen and the other six ladies-in-waiting. Now let's go and support your girls. Hooray!! TRYOUTS FOR OPERA The opera which will be held in the near future and which is spon¬sored by the music department is going to be "The Mikado," by Sul¬livan. Tryouts for the various parts will be held next Friday in the mu¬sic room and anyone in school can try out. Be there!! CLASSICALIA COMMITTEES The following committees for the grand Classicalia are announced by General E. S. Smith and Col. Gor¬don Larson: General: E. S. Smith, E. Wangsgard, Gordon Larson, Sue Evans, secretary, Iris Smith, Kate Greenwell. Concessions: Mrs. Chambers, Miss Hubbard, Miss Pederson, Carmen Garner, Gene Kimball, Roger Woods, Paul Skeen, Milton Rawson. Tickets and sales: Mr. Hyde, Mr. St. Hilaire, Ralph Roberts, Alwilda Glenn, John McCrum, Isabell Bramwell, Ida Peterson, Louise Becker. Decorating and art: Mr. Stewart, Sadie Wade, Ruth Yorgason, Harlan Petterson, Beatrice Emmett, Bill O'Connor. Pageant—Miss Irvine, Miss Corless, Miss Chesney, Margaret Stew¬art, Helen Wilson, Ruth Goss, El¬sie Wheelwright, Virginia Morton. Advertising: Leonard Robins, Mr. Willis, Tom Broadbent, Henry Jor¬dan, Willie Larson, George Hartog, Don Corey. Floor committee: Mr. Widdison, Art Hales, Jack Norback, Cliff Lund, Blaine Corry, Paul Blair. Construction: Mr. Connell, Albert Bragonije, Henry Ianone, Rorer Kingsford. Printing: John Davis. A BALKY HORSE Last summer a friend had an experience with a balky horse that is worth repeating here. He and some friends started in a wagon for a point 20 miles dis¬tant. They had proceeded but a mile or two when one of the horses decided to balk. He refused to budge. Various expedients, such as filling his ears with sand, build¬ing a fire under him, etc., were recommended, but my friend would have none of them. He said, "Just keep your seats and we'll soon be moving again." Quietly he climbed over the dash board and walk¬ed out between the horses on the wagon tongue. Suddenly he jump¬ed on the neck of the balking horse and behold, they were off at a live¬ly pace, and reached their desti-nation in good time without fur¬ther trouble. "How do you explain it?" asked one of his companions. "Very simple," said my, friend. "You know, I'm a school teacher. I've had lots of experience with balky kids: I used my school ped¬agogy. I simply distracted the horse's mind from balking and got him to thinking of something else." This little story is respectfully recommended to all teachers and parents. Feb. 28, 1928 OHS NEWS Stan Spencer ‘28 AH, COMPETITION! Vella—to 'most everyone she gives the impression of utmost sweetness and charm and she is quite beautiful. Like Dorothy, she is tall and dark but unlike Dorothy of a languid, rather dreamy nature. She is sponsor of the band, and has certainly proved inspirational to all concerned. She is an excellent I student, a member of congress, and therefore a debater (and one of their best). She is a Carpe Diem sister, and therefore a good sport. Vice president of the student body makes her highly competent. Oh. she is lots of nice things around school and highly ornamental be¬sides. A combination of beauty and brains plus personality wouldn't be so worse in a queen, huh ?, Now, as I said before, let your good judgment be your guide. —Anonymous ANOTHER EDITOR This year at Ogden high the fad seems to be for noisy editors—and I it's almost a draw between Ted and Marge to just who is the noisest. Marge may be littie but her voice is highly developed, as is I her brain power. Although' the High School Notes are not as important or such ari established fac¬tor at school as the quarterly or] year book, they have proven to be highly interesting to studenU asdteachers and hundreds of outsiders. They certainly require time I and effort. But Marge-being