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Show COMPANY WILL EXHIBIT SKILL AT CADET HOP Feb. 13, 1935 Annual Dance Will Be At Berthana On 21st of Month OGDEN HIGH SCHOOL NEWS Emily Merrill, Editor; Blaine Larsen. Associate Editor. On February 21 at the Berthana ballroom the annual cadet hop will take place. This dance is one of the biggest social events of the sea¬son, sponsored by the four hundred cadets of Ogden High school. Hear ye! Hear ye, students! All support the cadet hop next week and all come out en masse to spend an extremely enjoyable evening. As usual the crack company will exhibit its skill to all onlookers. Every boy taking drill will be there in his uni¬form; every girl will be there in nifty dress. No more beautiful or appropriate dance could be held. Students, don't forget! The cadet hop will be on February 21. Ad¬mission prices will be announced later. TALK INTERESTING Some of the mysteries of early Utah were unfolded before the stu¬dent body on Tuesday by Dr. Frederich J. Pack, geologist from the University of Utah. Dr. Pack ex¬plained to us various formations of rock that are to be found all around us. He advised us to become ac¬quainted with geology and to learn to read the histories and interest¬ing stories that the various forma¬tions of nature tell. Dr. Pack's talk was made even more interesting by his explanation of how our artesian wells came into being. NEW MEMBERS Tri Delta is pleased to announce the names of the charming girls who were chosen as pledges last Wednesday: Aves Gray, Edna Brown, Virginia Carey, Else Roush and Illa Wright. DEFINITIONS A teacher is an individual who teaches what should be taught in teaching those who are taught when the teacher teaches. A student is one who studies all that should be studied to study that which is studied by those who study What real students study. JUST A FANTASY The air I breathe is filled with the most horrid creatures—small, dancing, slimy microbes! I look in dismay at the atmosphere, and my vision becomes suddenly clouded by the spectacle of minute living or¬ganisms floating through space. When I take a deep breath of fresh air, I choke when I think of the particles with which my lungs are spontaneously filled. In repulsion I begin to eat and drink, attempting to disregard my morbid thoughts. But alas! I gaze at my milk. Instead of seeing a delightful white substance I see a liquid filled with germs, dead and still, mingling with specks of mat¬ter. In deepest repugnance I turn to devour some spinach. But, ah me! The food is literally teeming with small portions of dirt, weakly sprinkled with water. "Oh, what shall I do?" I cry in exasperation. How lucky we are that we can't see the organisms, germs, and microbes that chemistry teaches us are present! TO GOOD MANNERS Good manners are the tickets to success, for the art of pleasing is the art of rising in the world. The sooner we, students, learn how vital winning ways are in influencing our chance to obtain the desired goal, the quicker will we realize our hopes and ambitions. The patronage of every office and store depends upon the pleasantness and refinement of the clients, and the most successful men and women of all time are those who practice the golden rule. Such great per¬sonalities in history as Lincoln, George Washington, Queen Victoria, Mirabesu, and others would never think of being impolite. Bad manners often neutralize honesty, industry, and the greatest energy. School time is the best time to begin practicing courtesy, for now students, is the habit-forming pe-riod of our lives. Even the most petulant welcome those who spread light, sunshine, and joy everywhere Why? Because such individuals dis¬arm jealousy and envy and bear good will to all. "Bees will not sting a man smeared with honey." If we wish to attain the heights of success, form good manners now to break every barrier which we have to overcome. SCORES ACTIVE IN HIGH SCHOOL STAGE VENTURE Feb. 28, 1935 Students Rehearsing Opera; Sets and Costumes Being Prepared OGDEN HIGH SCHOOL NEWS Emily Merrill, Editor; Blaine Larsen, Associate Editor Opera days are here again! Nearly 150 musicians are studying parts; rehearsals have begun in genuine enthusiasm, and songs of piracy can be heard from the music room nearly every period. Scenes are be¬ing painted and constructed to rep¬resent the romance of the high seas. Beautiful bridal costumes for the girls and dashing pirate outfits for the boys are being skillfully pre¬pared—everywhere there is a keen anticipation for this most thrilling event of the year—the opera. After March 15, everyone in school will be humming popular snatches from "Joan of the Nancy Lee." Remem¬ber the date,. March 15; the place, Washington auditorium; the price of admission, 25c; the audience, ev¬ery music lover of Ogden. IS IT FUN? Is it fun to scribble on posters hanging in the halls, The pupils of this school have worked long and painstakingly to make the posters attractive to the eye. Yet their pa¬tient labor is in a minute gone for naught because some careless per¬son thinks it is fun to draw a Jiggs or some other caricature on the once-attractive posters. If you must draw, students, why don't you buy some paper (paper is cheap), or take lessons from Mr. Stewart. I'm sure he would be glad to teach you.—Barbara Clark. WHY STUDENTS FLUNK The clock clanged with a slow dead tread. Bong — bong — bong— bong—bong—eleven times. With a last desperate tremor of its great gong, it subsided. Twelve o'clock and all is most decidedly not well. Arousing myself from my sleepy stupor I looked toward the clock. Suddenly, I was startled by a creak from the cellar. Louder it grew un¬til it became a weird grating noise as if huge doors turned in metal stockets. In the intervals of com¬parative silence I could hear low moans, and always weird improvised extravaganas from some stringed instrument. In sudden terror I seemed to arise and flee hurriedly down long damp corridors. I passed one huge door after another, all slamming shut behind me. Finally, I came out of the great oaken door¬way and ran on towards the stables. Always behind me the clangor grew greater, and as I fled along a nar¬row causeway over "a dull, dark, sullen tarn," I heard a crackling sound behind me. Turning, I saw the grotesque fantasia of a castle breaking up; and through each fis¬sure glowed an orange light, As, with a final resonant roar, it fell, broken, into the moat, my knees turned to water, and all power over my muscles ebbed away; I slipped from the horse and seemed to be falling—falling into the dark wa¬ters. Crash! Like a final flourish to some wild overture, a resounding thump followed the clamor I had heard; and, I sat up on the floor just in time to intercept with my head that weighty volume, "Ameri¬can Literature," in which I had been reviewing Poe's "Fall of the House of Usher" for the English test.—W. B. Aside from the fine drills and movements executed by the crack company at the recent Cadet Hop, the people who attended that event were thrilled and amazed at the splendid work done by the Ogden High school band. The numbers played by this musi¬cal organization before the crack company took the floor were well arranged and appreciated very much by the people present. No doubt the skill displayed by the cadets was largely due to the sup¬port given by the O. H. S. band. Glenn Hansen, Captain Gene Phillips, and Band Major Glen Wilde are to be congratulated on the fine performance given by the band at this military event. TO CLUBS One of the extra-curricular activities in which clubs indulge is basketball. Every organization at-tempts to maintain a high standard by having each of its members sup¬port activities, yet not a very large percentage participates in inter- club basketball tournaments. There are seventeen clubs at Og¬den High school. Why doesn't each of the seventeen clubs turn out to basketball games one hundred per cent? Let's be loyal; let's support basketball tournaments. Two-court basketball will begin Monday, February 24. The schedule of the games is on both bulletin boards and in Mrs. White's office. The playing will begin promptly at twelve. May all be there.—Club Member. INTERESTING SPEAKER Miss Woolley's sixth period oral expression class had the pleasure of listening to a talk by Mr. R. C. Glasmann during our class period last Friday. Mr. Glasmann told us what happens to a play from the time it is accepted by the board of directors of a motion picture com¬pany until it is shown upon the screen in our own city. The class Wishes to take this opportunity in thanking Mr. Glasmann for his in¬teresting talk.—Anna Saunders. PLEDGE PARTY The pledges of Phi Lambda Tau entertained the members at a lovely card party Saturday evening, Febru¬ary 16. This party was held at the home of Mildred Beck, one of the pledges. A light lunch was also en¬joyed. By the way, if you don't know our pledges, let me intorduce to you two lovely girls, Mildred Beck and Beth Giles. You make fine pledges.— Barbara Foulger. Phi Lambda Tau wishes to extend its greatest sympathy to one of its members, Kathryn McGowan, who is in the hospital. Hurry and get well, Katie. — B. F., Phi Lam Re¬porter. HIGH SCHOOL MOURNS All students of Ogden High school are bowed in grief at the passing of Ida Fitzsimmons. Because Miss Fitzsimmons was supervisor of primary grades during the past 16 years practically every student in the en¬tire system has come under her SUN'S OUT AGAIN! With slamming of doors the wind announced its boisterous arrival in the middle of the night last Satur¬day. Thunderingly it tore around corners and did its best to pound its way into the house. Shivering, I huddled deeper in the covers till only the tip of my nose was reveal¬ed. All day Sunday and Monday I felt a close kinship to the icicles hanging on the outside walls. But at last Apollo has ridden forth from his stately palace in his golden char¬iot to smile upon the earth once more. The snow on the mountains sparkles in the sunshine, and though it is still quite cold, Mother Nature subtly hints of the coming of spring. CIVICS Miss Poulter's fourth period civics class was entertained by an inter¬esting, illustrated lecture on the events which led to the making of pur constitution, given by Millie THE BAND TREATED The school band, after marching and playing at the CCC entertain¬ment Friday, was complimented by the committee and theatre manage¬ments with tickets to any theatre in Ogden. This kindness is appreci¬ated by every member of the band. Rukavina, who was assisted by Lu¬cille Krumperman. The room was darkened by heavy shades covering the windows, and the pictures were reflected to the front of the room by a projector, so that the class might obtain full benefit from them. The lecture, which took many hours to prepare, was in the form of a journey from one historical place in our country to another. The birthplace of our flag, the home of George Washington, a scene at Bunker's hill, the bridge where our brave Minute Men fought, and his¬torical buildings in Philadelphia were shown among several other in¬teresting places where important events in our history took place. Miss Krumperman operated the machine while Miss Rukavina ex¬plained the pictures as they were reflected upon the screen. A similar lecture was given in the third period class by Glen Stone, who was assisted by Julian Lindburg.—Virginia Pettigrew. AN EXCELLENT TALK The Rev. P. F. Kennedy gave, an inspirational and complimentary address before the assembly Friday on the subject of Sportsmanship. He declared sportsmanship comes straight from the heart and he named the character elements that go to make up a real sportsman. He also complimented the O. H. S. on the fine sportsmanship that he has observed in the school during the past several years. Thanks Father Kennedy. benign influence. Nor is there in the system a student who does not cherish the happy memory of many happy days spent under the care: of this most lovely, loveable, admir¬able woman. One who was always cheerful, always optimistic, always encouraging and helpful. Teachers as well as students unite in paeans of praise for their beloved leader, teacher, friend. Miss Ida Fitzsimmons is not dead for she lives still in lives of all who were fortunate enough to come under her care. NEW MEMBERS The Ex Libris club is pleased to an¬nounce the entrance of three lovely pledges into the club. Their initia¬tion took place last Friday at the home of Buellah Cherry. The pledges are: Zelda Smethhurst, Marjorie Hadley and Marian Knauss. SNOW IN TOWN The town was full of dirt and dust The winter brought but rain and rust, And hearts were low- Then came the snow To fall all through one frosty night And clothe the town in sparkling white. The wind might blow And whistle so But hearts were warm through¬out the town To see about all up and down The welcome glow Of winter's snow. —Elizabeth Parkinson. LOFTY IDEALS FOUND IN LIFE OF WASHINGTON Feb. 21, 1935 Sacrificed Self On Altar of Patriotism, Declares Writer OGDEN HIGH SCHOOL NEWS Emily Merrill, Editor; Blaine Larsen. Associate Editor. "First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his country¬men!" That is a quotation rightly applied to the father of this great country. George Washington was born February, 22, 1732, and died, after devoting his whole life to the service of his country, December 14, 1799. Washington lived in the eight¬eenth century but, like Lincoln, he does not belong to his age alone, but to all ages. In the dark, trouble¬some days' of the American Revolu¬tion with his great foresight, knowl¬edge of his country and understand¬ing of the human heart, he led his people successfully through the dangerous times of America's first national war. Today, if he were to return to the earth, he probably would stand at the helm of state once more and successfully lead the country through another war, the dark and gloomy war of the depres¬sion. Though this great man was essen¬tially a lover of peace, he sacrificed himself and his wants on the altar of patriotism. He loved his beautiful home at Mount Vernon and his greatest desire was that he might dwell there in peace with his beloved wife, Martha Washington, and play the part of a country squire, but Washington was never to realize his desire. He gave unstintingly his services to his native land until he was sure they were needed no more. When he retired from active service, he was so exhausted by the vigorous life he had led that he lived to en¬joy his home for only a few years, and then passed on to the everlast¬ing slumber that was his righteous reward.—Barbara Clark. |