Ogden High School News April 25, 1928 CONTEST CLOSES We wish to again announce that the short story, the poem, and the essay contests are to close on Fri¬day, April 27. You may hand them in on Friday but absolutely no later. So if you are planning to enter any or all of these contests see to it that your work is in on1 the specified dates. We wish to have a fair representation of all the student body, so please every¬one try out. The prizes and the honor gained are well worth your efforts. Hand these compositions to Mrs. Newcombe or myself.— Marjorie Kelley. ORATORICAL CONTEST Box Elder, Davis, Weber and Og¬den high schools participate in the annual Lewis oratorical contest in Central Junior hall on Thursday evening, April 26, at 8 o'clock. Judges will be from the public speaking department of the Univer¬sity of Utah. PRESENTED THREE TIMES The play, "Grandma Pulls the String," was presented in the Thir¬teenth ward Monday evening to an appreciative audience, thus making its third appearance. It was very well liked and the laughs came thick and fast. This play is very appealing and humorous, and for this reason is to be entered in the state contest at the U. of U. "in Salt Lake, on May 11. We hope it brings home the bacon," so to speak. CONGRESS Miss Nicholas favored Congress with a worth-while speech Monday night. In order to improve the de¬bating technique of the club, she explained how to choose debating issues. The talk explained many small details seemingly not very important but details which are of great importance in assembling your points clearly and concisely. Friday is a gala day for all senators. From all corners of the state they will come to join in the festival. Friday, you see, is a date which all congress plans to make famous in history. Yea, in years to come^ real senators, ambassa¬dors and "governors shall break all state engagements and be at the Hotel Bigelow on Congress' ban¬quet night, proudly announcing to the world that they are alumnae of the Congress of Ogden High. Yes, Friday is the epochal night of the Senators' first annual banquet, —Margaret Schmalz. FORUM On Monday night it was decided in Forum that awards should not be abolished in the Ogden high school. Of course we don't mean that this action will be taken but we merely mean that the negative team, debating the question, "Re¬solved: That awards should be abolished in the Ogden High school," was victorious. Many good points were discussed by both sides and many humorous situations developed in the definition of awards. For example, Mr. Johnson de¬fined Mr. Larson's reward as a chance to suffocate in a tempera¬ture of 999 degrees Fahrenheit. All this was in fun, however, and the serious question was well discussed pro and con, by Mr. Rawson and Mr. Johnson of the negative, and Mr. Roberts and Mr. Larson of the affirmative. Our new cup was presented for Forum's approval and met with applause from the members of the organization. It will go to South Junior High Thursday or probably Friday. Just two more weeks until the banquet. Until then all members are on a diet, physically and mentally. Next meeting our triangle team will clash on the verbal field in a practice debate among them¬selves and we are assured a good meeting. "MIKADO" REVIVED Mr. Peterson took some of the cast of "The Mikado" to North Junior on Friday, April 20, and presented them before the student body in several of their songs and dialogs. They were very heartily received. Participating were the following members of the cast: Iris Smith, Helen Miller, Gladys Anderson, Blanche Heed, Gordon Larson, Royal Harrop and Kent Bramwell. On Monday, Blanche and Kent went over to the state blind school and presented several songs and dialogs of Ko-Ko and Katisha. Sue Evans accompanied them on the piano on both occasions. POSTER CONTESTANTS There are several members of Mr. Stewart's art classes trying out for the poster prize to be given on "U" day. This contest is under the auspices of the U. of U. and thej will adjudge the winner. Those trying out and their subjects are the following: Harlan Petterson with "Utah Sugar" as his theme; Henry Iannone, "Utah's Salt"; Les¬ter Grange, "Keeping the Utah Dol¬lar at Home"; Myrta Peterson "Utah's Steel Industry." May the best one win! FACULTY MEETINGS Members of the Hall of Fame (as Mr. Merrill calls his helpers) met Tuesday, the most prominent members giving interesting talks. Miss Emma Chesney gave a very suggestive and helpful talk on "The Teacher as Salesman." Mrs. Lucille Chambers reported a most interesting chapter from a recent book detailing the enormous changes that have taken place in recent years and how colleges and universities are endeavoring to meet the demands of an ever changing civilization. Miss Keener had as her subject, "Teachers Tenure and Salaries" and told what many cities are do¬ing for the teaching profession. R. O. T. C. INSPECTION On Thursday morning, May 3, the annual inspection of the R. O. T. C. unit will take place. As a preliminary to this event, Captain Dockler will assemble all companies at the high school tomorrow morning, to give the cadets an oppor¬tunity of learning what may be expected at the inspection. THE BALANCED MEAL In Miss Peterson's home econom¬ics class, the girls are studying the importance of well balanced meals, taking into consideration the food values and calories so necessary. The meal to be studied this week I is one for the high school girl, Eight girls have charge of the cooking, serving and planning of the perfectly balanced meal. Table manners are also taken into con¬sideration. CONTEST CLOSES As announced, the short story contest, the poem contest, and the essay contest are closing tonight. There haven't been as many sent in as desired, but out of these we think we will be able to produce in the year book replicas of these manuscripts that will please all. Awards will be given in assembly next week. The literary editor wishes to thank all those who so kindly helped her during this con-test.—Marjorie Kelley. BUREAU OF INFORMATION If you asked Mrs. Newcomb any questions during the past week, they may be answered in our new department—so watch closely. Question No. 1. Why does school always become so monotonous dur¬ing the last six weeks? Answer—Perhaps it's just habit. One groans and moans around just because he sees other people do it and he thinks it the style to be lazy. Personally, the last six weeks are always the nicest be¬cause of the gorgeous weather. Question No. 2. How would you go about getting a date with a person you would like to go with very much? Answer—How simple! Simply ask them! Question No. 3. What is the first step toward getting thin? Answer—Stop eating. CUP IS AWARDED At last the Forum cup is in the hands of its new owners, for one year. Pete Cain and Tom Broadbent, accompanied by Milton Rawson, Thursday took a trip to South Junior and presented the much coveted trophy. Pete gave a speech as only a Forum member on a momentous occasion, can, and Tom managed to get a laugh out of the audience. Mr. Raw- son received many smiles from the female members in attendance, and Superintendent Hopkins added his congratulations to Forum and to South Junior. Junior Forums under other names are being organized in all of the junior highs, and North already has one under the name of "Parliament." IN PROVO The O. H. S. tracksters will en¬ter the B. Y. U. invitational meet in Provo on Saturday. Wakefield, Stewart, Finch and Carruth, the relay team, loom as possible point winners for O. H. S. Wattis, Noblett and Greaves are enrolled for tennis competition and will accompany the team. ROTC DRILLS The combined companies of the ROTC unit from all Ogden high schools met and went through drill -and calisthentic exercises on Monroe avenue on Thursday morn¬ing. The boys made a splendid showing and were highly compli¬mented by Chief of Police Harry Andersen and other interested spectators. Ogden has every reason to be proud of her fame ROTC or¬ganization. BOYS' HOBBY DAY All high school boys were ad¬vised on Friday of Boys' Hobby days, Wednesday and Thursday of next week, and were encouraged to exhibit at Masonic hall all evi¬dence of their skill, craft, in¬genuity and natural interests. SPECIAL ASSEMBLIES Special assemblies will be held in the high school on Tuesday and Thursday of next week at 12:45 o'clock, in the line of special ac¬tivities of those days in connection with "Boys week". Special speak¬ers have been assigned for these days. SPRING MUSICALE High school students have been given an invitation to attend the spring musicale to be given by the boys and girls of the state school for the blind, in the main chapel, on Monday evening, April 30, at 8 o'clock. This school is noted for its wonderful musicales and pageants and any one who attends these functions feels abundantly repaid. The musicale is in charge of Helen M. Bartlett, instructor. RUSH ON Those directly responsible for the getting out of the year book are working overtime these days in an effort to get the book out on time. The many demands of Classicalia opera, prom, etc., have greatly handicapped the art de¬partment which is struggling now to catch up. We sincerely hope all things will work together for the consummation of our fond hopes—a more beautiful book than ever before—and out on time. PALETTE AND CHISEL That the work of the artist and that of the scientist are correlat¬ed, was the talk of Interest given by E. Smith at our regular meet¬ing held last Monday. Mr. Smith also brought up the fine points of each profession, stating that the scientist observes everything about him as nothing, and the artist observes nothing about him as everything. Ana¬lyzing the two quotations, they both mean the same—a compli¬ment to both the artist and thei scientist. We enjoyed the talk immensely, and Mr. Smith will aJways find a ready to appreciate any talk on any subject at any time. A hike on the coming Saturday: Is to be staged in lieu of the trip to Springville, and you will hear of it next week. —Jack Norback. Ogden April 30, 1928 . . High School News I BELIEVE IN YOU Charles H. Barton, president of the National Bank of Commerce gave a most instructive talk at Friday's assembly on the subject, "I Believe in You." He explained, using a number of pertinent illus¬trations, how confidence and faith in ones self and in others is the real foundation upon which every successful life is built. This fine talk, given by a prac¬tical, successful business man, must bear rich fruit in the lives of Ogden students who have no excuse for attending school other than they might learn how to build happy and successful lives. Weber College Glee club, under Prof. Lester Hinchcliff, sang two pleasing numbers. BOYS' DAY IN INDUSTRY Tuesday is boys' day in industry. Instead of visiting industrial plants as heretofore, business men will visit all schools of Ogden and talk to all students—girls as well as boys—on the industrial phase of life with particular emphasis on the industries of Ogden, and how this city can best go on in her in¬dustrial progress. A special assembly is called at the high school at 2:45 o'clock to which the public is invited. Jesse S. Richards, secretary of the cham¬ber of commerce, will be the speaker. Two musical numbers will be furnished by the music de¬partment under the direction of Instructor Ralph Peterson. R. O. T. C. INSPECTION Annual inspection of the R. O. T. C. unit will take place on Thursday morning, May 3 on tab¬ernacle park promptly at 9 o'clock. This review and inspection has be¬come one of the great spectacular traditions of Ogden high schools, 1 as indeed we may say of Ogden City. Hundreds, yes thousands of people usually witness this event, and listen to Hy Lammers' band. We trust that this year will be no exception, and that all who pos¬sibly can, will join with us in this beautiful demonstration. Aside from the government in¬spector, officers from Fort Doug¬las will be present to judge the exercises and will award the Kanzler cup to the company which, acquits itself most acceptably and efficiently. BOYS' PARADE On Friday morning, May 4, the annual May day parade of all the boys in Ogden City high schools will be held on Washington ave¬nue, at 9 o'clock sharp. The par¬ade will be headed by the grand marshal and escorts and the Am¬erican Legion fife and drum corps. In the parade there will be, of course, the R. O. T. C. band, and some four or five drum corps from Ogden schools. It makes the hearts of Ogden people swell with pride to witness annually this great exhibition of exuberant youth— the hope and promise of the fu¬ture of our great and beautiful city. ENJOY THE COURTS O. H. S. tennis courts are prov¬ing a, great boon to high school students. At all available hours the courts are occupied. Would that we had more courts and more sports of this character. PALETTE AND CHISEL Messrs. Stanley Spencer and Jim Burton, two promising students of this high school club, gave a very interesting demonstration of char¬acter and caricature drawing before the students at the regular assem¬bly on Friday. The art depart¬ment at the high school is certain¬ly functioning and is discovering much talent among our students. CONGRATULATIONS Ogden High school students were thrilled on Saturday morn¬ing to learn that Floyd Farr, an Ogden boy, had won in the state¬wide oratorical contest, held in Salt Lake on Friday evening. He had nine outstanding competitors, from eight Utah districts, making the achievement a very notable one. Weber county is very proud of Floyd, and the Ogden High extends sincere congratulations to Floyd and to Weber High on this signal honor. THE CAUSE OF WAR Every citizen of Ogden, includ¬ing youth and age, should have heard Private Peet's masterful ad¬dress in the Bigelow hotel on Fri¬day evening. Peet declared and, we think, proved, that the causes of war are not economic but social. They are due to the onesided education and laudation of mili¬tary glories. He believes that if we should build up in youth en¬thusiasms and devotions to the arts of peace, we should come soon to a time when "wars shall be no more." Private Peet is deserving of highest praise for the splendid work he is doing throughout the nation. ATHLETIC MEETS The annual athletic meet of junior high schools will take place at Lorin Farr park on Friday after¬noon, May 4. On the same day, senior high school athletes will participate in the invitational meet of the Utah Agricultural college, Logan. SPONSORS ENTERTAIN Sponsors of the R. O. T. C. en¬tertained battalion and company officers at a dinner in the Hotel Bigelow and a show in the Para¬mount theatre Saturday evening. Colonel Iris Smith acted as toast- mistress and the following re¬sponded: Col. Gordon Larson, Mrs. C. J. Dockler, Captain Blanche Halversen and Captain Katherine Greenwell. Special guests were Supt. and Mrs. W. Karl Hopkins, Prin. and Mrs., A. M. Merrill, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Irwin, Captain and Mrs. C. J. Dockler. EXERCISES IN EGYPTIAN Baccalaureate services will lie held this year in the Egyptian theatre through the courtesy of Harman and Louis Perry. The services will be held on Sunday, May 20, at 11 o'clock. The Rev. Ray S. Dum of Salt Lake will de¬liver the address. Among the musi¬cal numbers will be two solos by Mrs. Jessie Beeson Freeman. LOIS WHITE’S ESSAY IS BEST Takes First Prize In Fire Prevention Contest Lois White, of 2732 Van Buren avenue, a junior in the Ogden high school, was awarded the $7.50 first prize in the chamber of commerce-Ogden city fire department Fire Prevention week essay con¬test, at an assembly held in the school auditorium this afternoon. Wanda Phillips, a senior, of 35 79 Porter avenue, was awarded the $5 second prize, and Grant Syphers, a senior, of 2179 Grant avenue, the third prize of $2.50. Mayor-elect Frank Francis, rep¬resenting the chamber of commerce, made the presentation speech. He was accompanied on the stand by the prize winners, also Principal A. M. Merrill, Fire Chief H. H. Wardleigh, his assistant, Bruce Hamilton, and Chairman Carl C. Gaskill, of the chamber committee on fire prevention. Students of the English classes ta the high school competed ajjd Chief Wardleigh and Mr. Gaskill selected the winners from among dozens of esays. Following the presentation of e say prizes at today's assembly, the Forum, boys' debating club of the' school, conducted the program, which consisted of a parody on Congress, the girls' debating club. The boys of the club, in girls' dresses, sang songs, told Jokes OB; the girls, on other students, on teachers and even on Principal Merrill himself.