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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1915

Page

16

Seminary Girls Appreciate A Talk At The College

Elizabeth Macdonald reports a talk by Durham at the seminary honoring Sid ney Lamer’s birthday. The speech blamed dérision for literary slow growth and praised budding talent. A debate on land ownership by Japanese in America followed with lively presentations. Miss Sharpe and Miss Emma Scott host weekly sewing bees for boarders and day pupils. Rehearsals for a French concert stir the study hall as crippled pencils sell briskly. Washington seminary girls wish the hospital project success.

Elizabeth Macdonald Plato Durham Methodist University Sidney Lamer America Mademoiselle Washington Seminary

Athletic League medals and participants listed

In a local athletic league summary several students gained medals across schools. Gold badges were awarded to Louise Bagleys Forrest Avenues school and Gwen Lynam Forrest Avenue school while Warren Bearden Calhoun school and Walter Brown Forrest Avenue school earned bronze badges.

Iece A Pukie Edgewood Warren Bearden Calhoun School Cod Louise Bagleys Forrest Avenues

Splendid program given by pupils of Battle Hill

The Battle Hill Literary society held its second meeting Friday January 29. The third grade presented The Story-teller with roles for the King princess story teller lords ladies and guards. Songs records and a staphophone program accompanied the event. Louis Silas and Charles Mooney won quarter medals. Seventh grade visited Grant Park and the nyelorama, studied the Civil War and the Battle of Atlanta, and viewed animals of Africa and South America. Fifth grade plans bird nest stands for nature study. Nancy Tripp led the seventh grade in attendance with an average of 98.1.

Battle Hill Grant Park Thenyelorama Atlanta Africa South America Ruby Currie Grace Garrison Lois McKenny Kathrine Gibson Nellie Stewart Grace Gattis Nancy Tripp

Tenth School Sees Science Talk and Transfers

The sixth P.M. classes show interest in elementary science and electric magnetism after a lecture by Professor Gruen of Tech. Students Dunbar Ogden and Jack Sharpe illustrate concepts, while the fourth grade visits and new pupil Fletcher Pierce join Sixth A. Jim Hipp leaves to be coached, Jebb Stone and Atwood Cole depart for Florida. The fourth A boasts perfect tardy and spelling records, and the Seventh B honor roll lists Jane, Lewis, George Stevens, Joe Hichberg, Josephin, and Robert Blanton. PAUL BROWN JR.

Gruen Tech Dunbar Ogden Jack Sharpe Fletcher Pierce Jim Hipp Jebb Stone Atwood Cole Florida Olive Bfall Fellowes Jane, Lewis George Stevens Joe Hichberg Josephin Robert Blanton Catherine’ Pierce Paul Brown, JR

Princeton University Opposes Paid Coaches

President John C. Hibben condemns retention of paid coaches and calls for elimination to free intercollegiate sport from a superimposed system. He argues paid coaches stifle spontaneity and natural initiative, urging drastic reform of athletic management.

Ya A. Mode Wes Lesllers John C. Hibben Princeton University

Fraser St. Boys Dominate First Grade Five Of Fraser High

Fraser St. boys won 48 to 3 over the first grade high in a basketball game led by Cohen Harrison and Storm for Fraser with Minsh starring for the visitors. Captain Carter Warrison and manager Herman Cohen praised, while other students earned high marks for academics and activities.

Fraser ST Gur Cohen Harrison Storm Fraser Minsh Herman Cohen Carter Warrison Alin Anthony Mamie Lowe Hubard Samuel Tenenbaum Rose Thiessoff Trelen McAllister Willie Mewborn Eula Ragsdale Fenton Luckett Ralph Martin Ralph Smith Nellie Brown Grace ‘David Woulie Gershon David Spielberger Famite Bulaid Ddna Chambers Mattie Caper Dorothy 4In Lola Mayfield Lucy McAllister Glenna Stoper Margaret Zattan Janes Atkingon Albert Fowler Harles Goddard Robert Martin Louise Jones Samuel Tanks C. C. Knight Literary and Debating Society Dorothy Maye Nettle Anthony Sam Jaffa Julius Anthony Sam Loefler Harry Wolfe Elocution Saat Tillie Pollock Lucile Roper Elkin Vogt Freeda Lichtenstein Ignatius Czintz Puth Gillespie

Cave Man Chart Showcases Second Grade A Peebles

In the Peebles school a second grade A group is making a cave man chart with skins and other items. Fifth grade leaders include Henton Higgins and Westell Gardner, while seventh grade B prepares for Georgi Day. Margaret White signs the note.

Henton Higgins Westell Gardner Mary Alice McGuinty Edward Lowry Virginia Bryan Margaret White Dwight Sanders

Fair Street School Notes from Bird Friendly Project

Eleven grades discussed music excellence with ten receiving excellent and one very good. Visits by Mr Landrum Mrs Osgood and Miss Smith were enjoyed. Fifth grade B makes weather charts and an attractive corner. Second grade A leaders Wilma Singleton and Charlie Stanton. Nature club received bird seed a bird nest from Atlanta Burrough and pamphlets How to Help the Birds About Atlanta. Bird boxes were made for trees.

Landrum Osgood Miss Smith Wilma Singleton Charlie Stanton Atlanta

Marist Five Leads In Prep League Tussle

In the local prep league race the Marist five hold the best record with no defeats, while Boys' High trails. If Boys' High wins all remaining games and Marist loses to no one but the High School team, a playoff against Donald Fraser would decide the pennant for Marist. Standings show Marist four wins, Boys' High one loss, and Donald Fraser two losses.

Marist Five Boys' High Jultmet Marist Marist Boys' High Donald Fraser Cclub Tech & Boys’ High Ae Peacock

Faith School Fifth Grade Leads Attendance

Cold and rainy weather did not deter students at Faith School as the fifth grade topped attendance last week while the sixth grade hopes to win this week. James Cornett joined the school, and plans are underway for Washington's Birthday and Georetta Day programs. Five students earned excellent report cards: Irene Hardaman Lois Hollingsworth Vilvery Miller R. D. Shaw Cora Belle Pruette Eva Langley. Ethel Patrich reports fifth grade led in spelling.

James Cornett Washington Irene Hardaman Lois Hollingsworth Vilvery Miller R. D. Shaw Cora Belle Pruette Eva Langley Ethel Patrich

Class Leaders Announced At State School

Ialé announces term end and honors 116 students with perfect attendance. Leaders listed by grade include Catherine Hulaenbecis, Fannie York, Imoan da Maner, Ethel Lindsay, Eula Atcheson, Amelia Lichtenstein, Inez Martin, Janie Johnson, Irene Patton, Lille McCreary, Frankie Lee Grace, Thelma Atinsen, Claire Splyvey, Margie Winters, and Thomas Cheney.

Ialé Catherine — Hulaenbecis Fannie Mae York Imoanda Maner Ethel Lindsay Eula Atcheson Amelia Lichtenstein Inez Martin Janie Johnson Irene Patton AJ Lille McCreary Frankie Lee “Grace Thelma Atiinsen Claire Splyvey Margie Winters Thomas Cheney Sach Child Wwe Ura Oliver

English Ave Concert Honors Pupils at English Ave

English Avenue held a school auditorium concert to honor pupils with perfect attendance. Highlights included Dora Colley and Helen Colley with Dolly Song, a third grade B drill, Emma Tella Thomas recitations, Christine Brown recitation, Lena Jefferson and Joan Brewer recitations, and a phonograph piece It's a Long Way to Kupperary. Principal Laura Smith praised the school.

Dolly Song Dora Colley Helen Colley Emma Tella Thomas Christine Brown Lena Jefferson Joan Brewer Kupperary Martilia Jett Helen Kennington Mary Lou Jett Erne Lee Neill Horace Perkins Dovie Johnson Albert Jefferson Edward Mackey Amanda Maner Johnnie Mae State Street School Fred Smith Lizzie Hill Walter Wood Thelma Lester Flora Elred Minnie L. Jefferson

Crew St Pupils Report Cards Show All A’s

School notes praise for Ruby Murphy seventh B with perfect attendance and all A grades for last quarter. Esther Barnett Rosa Goldstein seventh A also earned all A’s. Sixth grade Norre Rice Lina Brown tied for top honors with mostly A’s and one B. A Russia-born pupil Nora has three years at the school. Two seventh graders excelled in music this month. Bad weather limits athletics. a wish for sunshine ends the note.

Ruby Murphy Esther Barnett Rosa Goldstein Norre Rice Lina Brown Carda Nora Russia Murphy

Prep Baseball Dates Announced For Local League

The prep baseball schedule for the upcoming season, announced by Captain Rosser of G M A, sets a start on April 9 and final games on May 11. Six teams join the circuit this year with Donald Fraser entering for the first time in years. Each team plays ten games, five at home and five away, with a double round robin around area schools.

Rosser G M. A Donald Fraser Boys' High School G. M. A. Marist D. FL Peacock Tech Tech High School Boys D. FS Marist Boys’ High School Bore High School Martat Bere Eish

Lanier Society Holds Meeting at Hannahs

The Lanier Literary Society met last Friday with Miss Sadie Chambers reciting and several solos by girls. After the program, the basketball team practiced while other students enjoyed candy mulled. They declined a Decatur high girls challenge due to two key players injured. Most girls are inexperienced, court condition hindered practice, but they aim to form a capable team. Report cards issued. medals for highest averages went to Mary Ralston, Margaret Sandefur, and Thel Phillipson. Ruth Breck returned after illness.

Neil Morn Lanier Literary Society Sadie Chambers Decatur High Mary Ralston Margaret Sandefur Tthel Phillipson Ruth Breck

Hill Street School Records Attendance Pride in 96.4 Term Average

Hill Street School reports an attendance average of 96.4 for the first term with the fifth B at 97.5 and a recent spike to 109. The seventh B and fifth B show the fewest tardies at four. Joe Gaston of seventh B was ill last week. Alberta Belser has a perfect attendance since founding four years ago. New pupils Murrél Dunkle and Meier Silver join the fourth B. The first A beat the first B in an arithmetic match. February includes birthdays of Lincoln Edison Longfellow and others plus Georgia Day and St. Valentine’s. The seventh A motto is We become like that which we constantly admire. Ella Braswell wins a coeiring prize in a painting?

Hill Street Joe Gaston Alberta Belser Murrél] Dunkle Meier Silver Lincoln Edison Longfelow George Washington Sidney Lanier Lowell Georgia Day St. Valentine's Miss Wesley Iane Winningham Louise Simpson Annie Holland Ella Braswell Massudson

English Avenue School News Notes Field Day Dances and Film Show

A report from English Avenue describes sixth and seventh grade girls hosting fifth graders for field day rehearsal, and a capstone film show about Hindustan and China. Misa Milledge visited the primary grades. many students earned excellent in various classes. The seventh grades enjoy captain ball as teachers aim for steady improvement. Minnie Jefferson.

Misa Milledge Hindustan China Finch Moving Picture Machine General Film Company Minnie Jefferson

Boys' High Defeats D Fraser Quintet In Decatur

Boys' High traveled to Decatur last Friday and routed Donald Fraser 38 to 2, ending Fraser’s two-year on-court winning streak. Scott led with 18 points as the Purple and White dominated from the opening tip, while Cummings, Babock, and Talley supported the strong defense. Donald Fraser’s Thompson brothers and Talley provided the lone backbone for the visitors in a lopsided contest.

Decatur Donald Fraser Grimes Street Boys’ High Boys High Donald Fraser Pee H. Thompson Scott Lowry Adama Boyxs Thompson Boys Talley Hoy Pos B. Adams Vaser White

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