Debating Club Entertains With Humorous Debate
The Thalian society enjoyed a Monday night program at the debating club meeting. Herbert Sisson was introduced as the new president by George Taubeneck and appointed Parlee Hurst as program committee chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thalian Society
Herbert Sisson
George Taubeneck
Parlee Hurst
Louise Foley
Mildred Craig
Snowball White
Granville Geisert
Rufus Rastus Johnsing
Fred Reglin
Nebuchenezzar Jones
Carl Barkley
Hphiram Pullemdown
Wilbur Clark
Hezekiah Gildar
Leland Baker
Alumni Notes Highlight Regional Returnees
Granville Brogman class of 1925 from Terre Haute spent the weekend at home. Irene Stewart class of 1924 from Indianapolis visited her parents for the weekend. Roy Baird class of 1925 from the University of Illinois visited the school Friday morning, April 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granville Brogman
Terre Haute
Irene Stewart
Indianapolis
Indiana
Roy Baird
University of Illinois
Circus Solly Presented at Pythian Theatre by Auxiliary
The Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion presented Circus Solly at the Pythian Theatre on April 8 and 9 with an all star cast of high school students. Featured players included Herbert Sisson Gerald Thompson Bernard Myles Tarquin Bennett and Augusta O'Neal with four choruses from area high schools. A highlight was Louise Foley's dance specialty and Lois Travoli’s stocking gag elicited laughter from the audience. Virginia Allen, a Coffeen High School transfer, joined the junior class and is expected to be a valued asset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circus Solley
Pythian Theatre
Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion
Herbert Sisson
McGinty
Gerald Thompson
Bernard Myles
Tarquin Bennett
Augusta O'Neal
Home Economics Students Present Short Plays
Home Economics students performed short plays as part of the Home Economics Short Course. The pieces focused on color selection and clothing care, adding interest to the program and enjoyed by all attendees.
Martin Begins Spring Practice for Football season
Coach Martin called a Monday meeting to outline spring football practice goals and training. Forty boys announced their intent to try out while track season starts immediately and a joint schedule will be arranged by two coaches to avoid conflicts.
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Martin
Local Names Featured in Special Report
A special report lists Wilbur Clark Virginia Knipe Parilee Hurst Fred Reglin Walter Booth Leland Baker Mary Amyx Louise Foley and others including Sam Prevo Dean Findley Glenn Wyrick Virginia Morgan Stella Pierce Marie McDaniels Paul Baker June Metz and Etta Mae Mitchell as case study subjects and contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Clark
Virginia Knipe
Parilee Hurst
Fred Reglin
Walter Booth
Leland Baker
Mary Amyx
Louise Foley
Sam Prevo
Dean Findley
Glenn Wyrickrginia Morgan
Stella Pierceters
Marie McDaniels
Paul Baker
June Metz
Etta Mae Mitchell
Editorial Cooperation A New Staff Takes Over The Paper
A note from the school newspaper explains that a new, mostly younger staff may make initial mistakes. It asks for student cooperation to maintain a strong paper, aiming for first place at this year’s conference after last year’s second. It invites readers to share news with any of 17 staffers to ensure a lively, newsy publication.
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Execusit Pleez
Champaign
HARD WORK The Janitor's Battle Cry
Mr. Norton speaks at last and a reporter declines a janitorial post. A public buildings inspector notes the cleanliness and details a janitor’s routine. Norton works six to six, cleans floors and chalkboards weekly, and oils floors before school starts.
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Mr. Norton
Lycar
Senior Show At Pythian Theatre Pleases Crowds
The senior class presented What Happened to Jones at the Pythian Theatre on April 13 and 14. Reginald Denny starred in the comedy which drew good crowds and earned praise from a noted town critic as the best comedy in a long time.
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Jones
Reginald Denny
Pythian Theatre
Ons
Eiveryone
Townships Talk Dates Spotted in Terre Haute Weekend
Local notes list residents visiting Terre Haute Robinson Hutsonville Westfield Paris and Chalmers from April 6 to April 11. Names include Glenn Wyrick Virginia Quick Rosanna Gunder Edith Davison Agile Hitel Clarence Nightlinger Nellie Forsythe Ruth Smittkamp Velda Hurst Ruby Hornbrook Mary Amyx and others with gatherings at Hornbrook Foley Grisham and Spittler households.
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Glenn Wyrick
Terre Haute
Virginia Quick
Lois Travoll
Rosanna Gunder
Virginia Luckhaupt
Marie Taylor
Junior McGee
Lawrence Lewis
Robinson
Ruby Hornbrook
Westfield
J. R. Hornbrook
Edith Davison
Agile Hitel
Margaret Grisham
Clarence Nightlinger
Gary
Ind
Virginia Morgan
Nellie May Forsythe
Paris
Dave Forsythe
Ruth Smittkamp
Velda Hurst
Ruth Doll
Mildred Spittler
Samuel Finkbiner
Hutsonville
Mary Amyx
Virginia Gibson
Woody Collins
Louise Foley
Mary Johnson
Fern Craig
Marie McDaniel
Virginia Allen
Ross Clatfelt
Junior Class Plans Banquet Committee Assignment
The Junior Class met Friday morning to discuss the upcoming Junior-Senior banquet. Herbert Sisson appointed Walter Booth as chairman and members Sam Prevo Virginia Knipe June Metz Pamlee Hurst with Migs Smith as faculty adviser. The committee has begun work and aims to hold the banquet about two months away.
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Garvey
Herbert Sisson
Walter Booth
Sam Prevo
Virginia Knipe
June Metz
Pamlee Hurst
Migs Smith
P T Classes Disbanded After Freshman Meeting
A meeting of freshmen and sophomore boys discussed spring athletics and physical training. Students who join spring sports will not need physical training but must report practice or provide a valid excuse every evening. About sixty five boys joined track and field, leading to combining classes into one which meets Tuesday and Thursday.
Practice Begins For The Spring Meats And Music Events
Practice for the spring meets underway under Miss Wheeler with many students trying out for declamation under Miss Burktart and oration under Mr Colbert and Mr Garvey. Miss Blackburn notes several students auditioning for essay writing with ample room for more. Overall response to spring events is strong, with openings still available for additional participants.
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Ander
Miss Wheeler
Forty Boys Open Track Season At First Call
Track season began with a Monday workout as about 40 boys reported. Coach Carpentier expects a brilliant season thanks to many underclassmen and notes practice will strengthen teams for future years. Interclass trials will pick track positions ahead of numerous upcoming meets including May 22 Eastern Illinois League here.
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Carpentier
Pennsylvania Station
Reglin
Wabash Valley
Robinson
Mattoon
Eastern Illinois Normal School
Charleston
Superintendent Colbert Writes Article in U S Magazine
Supt. J. R. Colbert is honored with a feature in The High School Teacher April issue. He authors “The Selection of Sponsors for Extracurricular Activities” detailing six teacher qualifications. The piece, in the Garvey-edited division, boosts the school’s standing with readers of teachers and officials nationwide.
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Colbert
Garvey
City ends 8 00 p m curfew after long debate
Clarksville city assembly votes to discontinue the 8 pm curfew claiming it woke residents despite a heated debate. The report notes local reactions and the decision's effect on nighttime activity.
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Clarksville
City Assembly
Dennison News
Walter Volkers
Iisher
Junior Class Forms Committees for Banquet Work
The Junior class met on Wednesday April 14 to appoint banquet committees. Walter Booth and Sam Prevo chose Noland Johnson Garnet Elston Preston Shade and Fred Pennington for property and decoration. Parlee Hurst and Virginia Allen named the program committee. Virginia Knipe picked Jessie Welch and Lucille Craig for reception duties.
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Walter Booth
Sam Prevo
Noland Johnson
Garnet Elston
Preston Shade
Fred Pennington
Virginia Allen
Margaret Ramsey
Fred Reglin
Everett Shumaker
Parlee Hurst
Virginia Knipe
Jessie Welch
Lucille Craig
Desert island tale told by a Freshman
On May 1 1925 the ship Uppanattem sank after striking a rock. Mrs Smith of Chicago washed ashore on a desert island with cargo including a portable house grass seed shrubbery coal and Mrs Smith. Miraculous growth followed and she ate well until a ship with a skull flag appeared revealing California nearby. She fled into a tree vowing to die.
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Uppanattem
Smith
Chicago
California
Aittle Hill
Mrs. Smith
Los Angeles
Freshmen Win Girls Interclass Championship
The freshmen beat the juniors to clinch the interclass girls basketball championship. Key scorers for the freshmen were Etta Mae Mitchell with 12 and Mildred Spittler with 4, while Nina Kannamacher added 4 and Lucy Beuller had 2 for the juniors. Alberta Heminghouse was a late substitute.
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Carpenter
Mitchell Beuhler
Kannamacher Ramsey
Matthews Craig
Iedpadenetad
Spittler Welch
Puig GS
Esa Peeretens
Machlan
Nina Kannamacher
Mildred Spittler
Etta Mae Mitchel
Lucy Beuller
Margaret Ramsey
Alberta Heminghouse
From The Tower Radio Sign-Off Sparks Prize Guess
The Tower post notes spring sports and term themes with busy students. The Freshman Junior girls basketball game drew a small crowd led by Mr Bunk John Bright, while an assembly program entertained though some students studied instead. Radio station FTT signs off with a prize for identifying the announcer.
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Bunk
John Bright
FTT
Nervin program delights as music department performs
The music department presented a Tuesday morning program featuring Nervin compositions. Fern Lucan and Ruth Carpenter performed Mighty Lake Rose, Etta Mae Mitchell played Narcissus, Jonn Black with Mrs Thomas on piano accompanied, Mary Johnson sang the Rosary, and Mary Casteel offered a piano suite A Day in Venice with Dawn Venetian Love Song and Good Night.
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Music Department
Nervin
Lake Rose
Fern Lucan
Ruth Carpenter
Etta Mae Mitchell
Narcissus
Jonn Black
Mrs Thomas
Mary Johnson
Mary Casteel
Venice
Spring as Cubs and campus labor in playful prose
A whimsical campus scene shows agriculture students rolling the lawn to erase tracks from a prank while chatter and jokes fill the air. Mr. Connelly aids the class as they exercise, dreaming of future pride in a smooth campus and strong men.
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Jaybird
Mr. Connelly
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