pations that she had in the days of yore. He also told us about the Classicalia and encouraged the girls to sell tickets. He compli¬mented the girls' association on do¬ing something for the school, and we can equally compliment him on his remarks. It was announced that the pins would be the same as last year and could be bought for 70 cents. The meeting then adjourned. THE OPERA The tryouts for the principal parts of the opera, "Mikado," to be presented by the Ogden High school, have been held. Those winning parts are: The Mikado Lee Cam Yum Yum Iris Smith Nanki Poo Don Corey Pitti Sing Gladys Anderson Katisha Blanche Heed Ko Ko Kent Bramwell Poo Bah Gordon Larson The ones taking the parts of Peep Bo and Pish Tush have not yet been chosen. They will be cho¬sen soon. The judges, Mrs. Berniece Tyree, Miss Phyllis King, Ed Smith and Reed Gammell expressed the diffi¬culty at arriving at a decision, on account of so much splendid material. The students have started out with much interest with this and the capable direction of Mr. Ralph Peterson, a very good presentation is assured. March 12, 1928 OHS NEWS Stan Spencer ‘28 Let's make the Classicalia next Friday the greatest success of all time. We can do so if each one of us will only do our part in stim¬ulating a rich tide of enthusiasm among our respective clubs. Surely we are all anxiously awaiting the arrival of the day when we may be¬hold our wondrous queen in all her splendor. To gain this privilege and to be in harmony with her and her subjects in the midst of a Chi¬nese atmosphere, we must come in costume. Since this is the first time that the clubs have had full sway over this big event, let's es¬tablish an excellent precedent for future years. Be energetic, enthu¬siastic, and even covetous of the honor to walk off with the grand prize for the reputation of being the most active club. Sell tickets as fast as you can receive them, all come in costume, advertis your dance, and you will be in line for the honors! LIVELY ASSEMBLY The most enjoyable assembly of the year was held Friday. Pres¬ident Hales officiated and introduc¬ed the Ogden high school quartet of last year, who favored us with four very clever numbers. Om, what harmony! Jeanette Rosenburg and Wanda Preston, first and second prize winners of the D. A. R. contest, read their orations to us. They were excellent, showing a real effort to attain the perfect in the way of oratory. We wish to congratulate the lucky girls. Miss Eva Erb presented the beautiful gold medals to Jeanette and Wanda. Miss Gene Kimball read "Lasca" beautifully and sincerely. Kent and Roger, in a highly original stunt, broadcast the fact that Vella and Dorothy are still in the running as candidates for queen. E. Smith explained to us the manner of bidding, and then the fun commenced. Don Coray of¬ficiated, the noisy thing, and show¬ed us how real bidding is done. The clubs bid high, Zeta Phi Zi get¬ting the choice, or, I should say, the first choice on any of the six dances, I-Wanna-No's got second, H. C. got third. Phi Lambda Tau got fourth. Stellae got fifth and Gamma Kappa got sixth. A little word here—we move that the male members of the faculty get up a little spirit, emulate the women, in other words. Mr. Smith explained that there was high competition to be mani¬fested among the clubs. The club getting the highest honors will get a free page in the year book, be¬sides the prize already up. The clubs are allowed to arrange all particulars in the way of music and features for their individual dances. Each one is encouraged to put forth their best efforts and make their club a leading one. It's up to you! All right, all together, now, three cheers for the Classicalia and— stating it ungrammatically—every-thing what that means! —M. K. TWO CANDIDATES Beautifully tall and slender, graceful as a willow wand, queen¬ly, dignified, gracious, sweet, a per¬fect queen is Vella. Beautifully tall and slender, graceful as a willow wand, queenly, dignified, gracious, sweet, a perfect queen is Dorothy. It's hard, terribly hard, to even consider choosing between the two. Both are the embodiment if per¬fectly controlled grace, intellectu¬ally superior and intellectually wise; the essence of real, charming girlhood; "Queenly candidates for Queen!" WTho to choose! Who to choose! We admit it is a difficulty but may the best girl win! SCHOOL OPERA "The Mikado," a beautiful opera written by Gilbert and Sullivan, will be produced in the near fu¬ture by the students of the high school, under the direction of Ralph Peterson. There is excellent ma¬terial in the school to put on such an opera and it is going to be a decided success, that is, if hard work plus exceptional talent counts for anything. The cast has been chosen after due consideration and is already rehearsing religiously. The cast is as follows: Yum-Yum, Iris Smith; Pitty-Sing, Gladys Anderson; Ka¬tisha, Blanche Heed; the Mikado, Lee Cain; Ko-Ko, Kent Bramwell; Nanki-Poo, Don Corey; Poo-Bah, Gordon Larson; Pish-Tush, Royal Harrop. There is one girl's part which is not filled yet; that of lit¬tle Pee-Bo. It will be announced later. As the opera is always a source of interest and beauty, the student body is asked to support it. Tell your friends and parents about it. It cannot be a success without the hearty co-operation of us all. —M. K. AUNT JANE'S CORNER Dear Aunt Jane: What do you consider a good recipe for "being popular"? I'm pretty, and all, but just don't seem to register. Come on, Aunt Jane, help me out. Frankie. Dear Frankie: No one holds the recipe for "be¬ing popular" except yourself. Just "be yourself" and let everything go hq,ng—quit worrying about it and see how quickly people begin to notice you. Turn your attention to others, give a friendly smile, a pleasant word to everyone. See how many you can make happy by being kind. Cultivate friendliness outside of your own group. Hap¬piness is contagious. AUNT JANE. INTERNATIONAL The participants of the D. A. R. and the S. A. R, contests will like¬ly qualify as candidate for the hon¬or of representing the school in the international oratorical contest on the constitution. FRIENDSHIP Down in the corner, of my heart there burns a tiny, brightly burn¬ing flame. Just an ember, unconsoled and neglected it was, until an enthralling bit of spark called "friendship" brought it back to life, to burn—forever, I hope. I have just reached a point in my life when I have begun to realize how much my life depends upon my friends. Friends come and go, as time wends his hurried way, across the world, but my friends of today so far, are my friends of yesterday as well. There is one friend in par¬ticular called "best friend"; one in whom I can confide and who con¬fides in me. One of whom I be¬lieve one could say, "He who knows all about you, and loves you just the same." But it is not only this one, but all of my friends who comfort me so much. When troubles appear on the horizon of my life, even though they be small and insignif¬icant it is my friends who push away the clouds and reveal to me the shining golden rays of the sun of the future; who lift me from the bony arms of Melancholy and set me down on the sweet bosom of Joyousness. And it is then that my heart cries out, "A toast to them—may they be forever—my friends." —GENE KIMBALL. THE PLEASURE OF LOAFING Loafing! What a vast amount of territory one small, seven-letter word covers! Really it is a great pleasure to loaf. By loafing I do not mean going down to the pool hall, to the picture show, or to the dance. Of .course, that is one way to loaf; but the main way is to sit down and think about every¬thing in general and nothing in particular. By that I mean think of the pleasures of life. Before ' starting to loaf, put all of your troubles in a tin box. Then get a very large lock, and after locking the box securely, throw the key away. While loafing one does not want to trouble with anything but pleasures. Worry goes with work, and work is the reverse of loafing. Lie in a meadow or even on your front lawn, some sunny day and watch the clouds. Of course, you think that this is child's play; but it isn't. Only a grownup can find the hidden things which God has put in the sky. There are the sim¬ple things to look for and there are the more interesting things re¬ferring to human life. There are chariots driven by prancing steeds and angry, fighting clouds. Like a sulky person, they are the dark clouds hanging over the mountains and trying to drive the sun away. But the jolly old sun is too bright to have his light put out. Then there are the happy clouds having a party, so it seems. They are the bright, white, blue ones. They are the happy people; out for a good time, and never a care in the world. Then let us wander down town some Sunday afternoon. There are people who think that going to church once a week will keep them good. They make me smile. Deco¬rated young girls; the watchful po¬liceman. So, if you are going to loaf, just remember the old saying: "God helps him who helps himself." Aft¬er remembering that, 'go out and look for the road that leads to Pleasures in Loafing. —FAY WILSON. March 14, 1928 OHS NEWS Stan Spencer ‘28 CLASSICALIA ORIGIN In March, 1915, when "Dad" Beeson was our principal, he, to¬gether with Miss Carrie Knapp, art teacher; Thomas Heney, English- teacher and faculty advisor of the Year Book, and Moroni Olson, dra¬matic art teacher, conceived the idea of holding a dance, in the form of a carnival, for the purpose of raising money to finance the Year Book. They cejled it the Classicalia—and it has been held annually—in March—ever since ihe first Classicalia was very, very funny. Can you imagine Moroni rfiV. as the burlesque queen, and -pad Beeson as the burlesque lung m the pageant? It is quite hard, but it was no doubt terribly funny. Since then, the pageant and the choosing of the queen has been- the most important function of the Classicalia. Although we don't burlesque it, we. are in the habit of choosing and sponsoring a popular girl—a beautiful one—one to whom the whole school can look up to- consequently the Classicalia- in spots—is a little more wonderful and regal each year. But it is still a carnival—a fun carnival, and we all go—in costume—to enjoy our¬selves to the utmost. This year is to be no exception. Three cheers for the Classicalia! CONGRESS The meeting was called to order by the president, Gene Kimball. The minutes were read and approved. Senator Foulger was rec¬ognized by the chair, and gave a very bloodthirsty talk. Senator Manning was then recognized by the chair. She talked so cleverly that everyone was spellbound. Senator Schmalz was recognied and spoke convincingly but lengthily and barely escaped prosecution for filibustering. Senator Nicholas' talk was a gem, short and sweet. What was that talk about? Oh, time alone will tell. —Margaret Schmalz, Reporter. AUNT JANE'S CORNER Dear Jerry D.: I received your letter through the mail and was quite pleased to think that our outside friends are so interested in our corner—enough at least to ask a question of Aunt Jane. I hope that your letter, al¬though it is too long to re-print here, will encourage others to write. And now for the answer. You have only been going with your friend a month, so I cannot help but say you were rather in¬discreet. Don't you think so? If I were you I would hold myself rather aloof for awhile; but he is, of course, wrong. You would have been much happier if you and he were merely good friends. He may have a girl he likes a lot up here at school. I hope I have answered your question without divulging too much. I hope, also, that you will come again. —Aunt Jane. FORUM Again Forum turns from the light to the serious, in a debate on the question, "Resolved: That the cabinet form of government should be adopted in the United States." Mr. Cain and Mr. Rawson for the affirmative won the decision over Mr. Roberts and Mr. Morse. Leave it to Forum to start the new ideas into circulation, and that isn't meant as a boast. Last night a committee was appointed to ar¬range an alumni register. We are going to have a regular alumni as¬sociation, with every member reg¬istered at Forum. What say, gang ? Don't forget that the junior high debates come on March 20, 22 and 2 4. You are all invited to hear the youngsters debate. I WONDER Mr. Kapple has been married for some time. He can't be having a funeral. His birthday passed quite some time ago, the basket ball team turned in their uniforms about a month ago. Despite all these facts thfere reposed on Mr. Kapple's desk a gorgeous bunch of carnations. Is it a result of leap year—or what is it? I ask only to express the ques¬tion in the mind of so many stu¬dents. Can't we find out some way, Coach, even if it is personal? ZETA PHI XI Don't you think that we are getting more unique every day? Well, I guess you don't know what w have done lately, then. Do you? At noon on Tuesday Zeta Phi Xi and Joie Francaise collaborated or a luncheon meeting. Each girl reported in Mr. Willie's room with her lunch and between bites we dis¬cussed the Classicalia. A stunt' An electric sign! Candy! Were ali hurled from mouth to mouth with very interesting results. Too bad we can't tell you the outcome, but you'll hear in time. I have good news to impart! Zeta Phi Xi three pledges who will become members next year; they are: Mildred Purdy, Mariorie Far¬ms and Audrey Clark. Don't you think they're lucky? That's all for this time, but more anon. —Kathryn Blake, reporter. MAKING GOOD Clyde Grix, '24, made a short call at high school on Monday. Clyde is making good as junior auditor of Sears Roebuck & Co having been in the Denver office the past two years and is now be¬ing transferred to Los Angeles. TEACHER ILL Egile St. Hilaire, instructor in French, is quite ill this week at the Dee hospital, suffering from poison infection from a diseased tooth. Alton Wangsgard is taking care of Mr. St. Hilaire's classes. MR. HYDE SPEAKS B. H. Hyde addressed the teach¬ers at faculty meeting on Tuesday, on the subject "The Home Room! Plan in Secondary Education." ALUMNUS VISITS Dr. George Vogel, O. H. S. '20, spoke before the physiology stu¬dents on oral surgery on Tuesday morning. While here, the doctor visited several of his old teachers, and expressed his pleasure at meeting them again. He said, "I owe a great deal to some of my teachers, who were kind to me during my high school days. On several oc¬casions I had decided to quit school, when one or more of these fine teachers came along and en-couraged me to stay in school. I am profoundly grateful to them." KNOW YOUR STUDENTS At faculty meeting on Tuesday, Principal Merrill, in urging teach¬ers to know their students, quoted the following from Roger Bacon: "We must diligently inform our¬selves of the particular persons we have to deal with—their tempers, desires, views, customs, habits; the assistances, helps, assurances whereon they principally rely, and whence they received their power; their defects and weaknesses where¬at they chiefly lie open and are ac¬cessible; their friends, factions, pa-trons, dependents, enemies, en¬virons, rivals, their times and man¬ners of access. . . .But the surest key for unlocking the minds of others turns upon sifting and searching their tempers and na¬tures, or their ends and designs; and the more weak and simple are best judged by their temper, but the more prudent and close by their designs. But the shortest way to this whole inquiry rests upon three particulars, viz: 1—In procuring numerous friendships; 2—In observing a prudent mean and moder¬ation between freedom of discourse and silence; 3—Not to disarm one's self by too much sweetness and good nature, which exposes a man to injuries and reproaches; but rather at times to dart out some sparks of a free and generous mind, that have no less of the sting than the honey," SOME MORE! Has anyone noticed a different atmosphere around and about school lately? Hints of Oriental mystery seem to cling to the dif¬ferent groups of students as they converse in low tones, with now and then an enthusiastic burst of laughter or disagreement. "You vote for her and we'll mob you!" "Oh, gee, we don't want her— she is lovely and would make a grand queen, but ah, gee, vote for—" What is it all about? Who is jit? When is it? If one had walked into Dave's room Tuesday morning he would have been greeted with the most peculiar smell, sort of Chinese, and an atmosphere of illusive airyness. It was a smell that clothed the senses and made of the room one darkly hung with heavy curtains, and—oh, well, in other words—in¬cense. Doesn't it just make you want to enter into that realm of mystic hidden oriental heaven which will be wrought on the night of Friday 16 in the Berthana? A CORRECTION The notes for Monday evening announced that Zeta Phi Zi had attained first place in the bidding for Classicalia dances. We regret that such an error has been com¬mitted. Zeta Phi Zi and Joie Francaises combined funds and bid to¬gether; without their aid Zeta Phi Zi would have had little chance to compete in the bidding. The members of Zeta Phi Zi wish to apologize for the mistake and to thank Joie Francaise for its help.—Kathryn Blake, Reporter.