ATTENTION The editors of this column wish to correct a false impression. We have been challenged to improve our efforts toward the Notes. We have been called bulldogged, resentful of criticism, and unappreciative of any suggestions for improvement. We can only say to those who in¬sist that we are not editing this col¬umn to the best advantage that the students of this school, not the ed¬itors, are responsible for the ma¬terial appearing in the Notes. We are only the directors. If no ar¬ticles are contributed, what are we to do? Should we throw down our pens and call the whole affair off? Recently a number of the best writers at Ogden High were ap¬proached upon the subject of writ¬ing for the Notes. A variety of ex¬cuses was offered. "Too busy," "Nothing to write about." "would not care to" were among the ans¬wers we received. We invite suggestions of improve¬ment—that is, constructive ideas. Help us secure printable material and "make it possible for us to have a decent O.H.S. column after all." We assure you that we will not be bulldogged, unreceptive or resent¬ful. A THOUGHT Be glad, be joyous, be gay; There's light; there's sunshine; there's a day. Be thankful for happiness too- Then the world will mean more to you. —Emily Merrill. 15. CLASS MAKING FINE PROGRESS IN LANGUAGE Spanish Songs Learned By Students; Literature Books Sought OGDEN HIGH SCHOOL NEWS Emily Merrill, Editor; Blaine Larsen. Associate Editor. In our third period Spanish class which is made up of second year students, we are progressing very rapidly. This class is interesting because we not only study the language, but we also study the Spanish speaking countries and the customs of the people. We have had different peo¬ple speak to us about the customs of these different countries. We try to devote a part of each day to speaking Spanish instead of English. This helps us to learn how to speak the language, for, re¬gardless of how well you know the language, it doesn't do you any good unless you can speak so as to make people understand you. Another thing that helps to make our class interesting is singing. We have learned many songs, and al-most everyone in the class likes to sing, including our teacher. We have many students in the class who are good singers and as a result it is pleasant to hear them singing. If we keep on progressing as rapdily in the next half year, I am sure that by the end of the year we will be able to speak the lang¬uage quite well. And I am sure that no one will be sorry that he took this class.—Vera Dewey. OGDEN LEADS GAMES Battling on even terms for four quarters before a crowd that pack¬ed the A. C. gym to the rafters, the Ogden Tigers last Thursday gained first place in the northern division basketball race by defeating Logan High by a thrilling 34-33 score. There was never an idle moment in the course of the whole game. It was a battle of undefeated teams, and all was at stake. Supported by an enthusiastic group of 40 Ogden High students, the Tigers proved their superiority by toppling Logan High into the "loss" column. All agree that our team will gain much recognition this year through consistent basketball playing! Tigers we congratulate you!—Editors. BOOKS NEEDED Because of a shortage of new Lit¬erature and Life, Book IV, copies, any former students of the Ogden High will find a ready market for old copies of this book at the school. The senior English classes would be greatly appreciative if all per¬sons who possess copies of Lit¬erature and Life, Book IV would bring them to Mr. Merrill's office. Naturally, a reasonable price will be paid for these books. "KNOCKERS" NEEDED A few nights ago, I noticed an article saying that we should not "knock" our school in public print, that we should not complain of un¬comfortable seats or the behavior of the students, etc. I can't agree with this. It seems to me that it is absolutely useless to complain about the seats or oth¬er conditions that cannot be remed¬ied. But so far as making constructive criticism and suggesting ways in which we can improve our school, making it more comfortable for all, such a procedure would be welcome and of real value. So, students, let's have constructive ideas, but no useless "knocking."—W.B. GIRLS' ASSEMBLY The Girls' association took charge of our regular assembly last Friday. The theme of the program was that most unusual event of the year the Accolade. (Call it "girls' treat" if you will!) A fine program of music, dramatics, and, of course, one of the usual unusual skits pre¬sented by the girls. This assembly was one in a series that is being presented by the va¬rious organizations of the school. Through this plan of giving all or¬ganizations an opportunity to pre¬sent an assembly, much more talent is heard than if all assemblies were presented by the student body of¬ficers. CLUB BASKETBALL A great deal of interest is cen¬tered around the club basketball games that take place each night in the gym. A great many teams are entered in the race. Although the fellows are not in a class with the Tiger team, they create, with their antics, a great many laughs, plenty of fun, and some basketball. We have heard that one club en¬tered in the competition had never seen a basketball before the first game. One member of this club especially appeared even uneducated in the art of basketball. (And to think that he is the best debater of any R.O.T.C. officer of the school). Well, what can you expect when there are entered in the club series teams ranging from the Bulldogs' to the Vocal Discords? (Or from ridiculous to the sublime!) FAMOUS CONTENTIONS Contrad Smith maintains that no matter how deep the ocean, a per¬son can still throw rocks through windows. "A bird in the hand is worth two from the audience," insists Chuck Norton, flashing Tiger center. Mr. Robins says, as does the women in the story, that it is not so much what you say as how you say it! Contrary to all who have told him differently, Dick Briggs still thinks that on July 24, 1847, the Declaration of Independence was signed by Huey P. Long. (But it's a lot of "huey.")—Peter Zane. 16. SMILE IF YOU WANT FRIENDS, WRITER URGES Radiation of Happiness Enriches Pleasure of Life OGDEN HIGH SCHOOL NEWS Emily Merrill, Editor; Blaine Larsen. Associate Editor. Friendship is one of the most beautiful things in the world. If one has many friends, he is usually very happy. The people who have friends, I have noticed, have something to offer. Perhaps not in wealth or riches but something that comes from the person. Some call that thing personality, but I think I shall call it happiness that radiates. A person who is happy and who is able to give that happiness to other people generally has a number of friends. We notice in our schools that some students have more friends than others. If we take more notice, we usually find that that person is happy and that he is able to trans¬fer that happiness. A person who takes all and gives nothing in re¬turn is soon left to himself and is not asked to join the fun and frolic of his schoolmates. He soon finds that life lacks something. He misses the society of his fellows. Of course there are a number of other qualities a person must pos¬sess to be a true friend. In my es-timation, though, I think happiness that radiates is one of the first steps toward friendship. If you are not happy, throw off your depressing spirits and greet the world with a smile. I am sure that each and every one of us will find the world a better place in which to live.— Velma Hunter.