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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1923
Page
6
Tillman Dardin Editor a Biggs Margaret Howard Junior Class Reporter Billie Harrison Sophomore Class Reporter Mamie Moran Freshman Class Reporter
The Student's Council at Pecos High School began its first meeting on September 21 with President Joe Brown presiding. Members include two representatives from each class and the group aims to foster self-government, with praise from State Supervisor of Public Instruction Mr. Marrs.
Pecos High School progressed in literature by practicing standard selections of prose and poetry last week. Mr Norman led with The Recessional by Rudyard Kipling and students showed growing interest in the rendition. The superintendent announced an ordered literature on the subject to deepen study once it arrives.
A move to establish inter class debates and to include debate in the Keeping-Up Club program is proposed. Proponents argue it would broaden the school’s identity beyond athletics and aid participation in scholastic leagues.
The Keeping-Up Club will be renewed this year with classes competing to create the best programs. Seniors lead the effort, and the plan aims to build better programs through class loyalty rather than schoolwide participation. This marks another literary step for P. H. S.
Ninety two pupils enrolled in the Primary Department. Work has started satisfactorily and pupils are enthusiastic. On Friday October 5 the Primary Department pupils are invited to furnish entertainment for the Mother's Club. Teachers plan to use some of their daily work during the program. All parents and friends are invited.
The Glee Club organized on September 17, 1923 with 14 members, later adding five more. Plans include rehearsing choruses and producing cantatas or operettas.
At the first practice two veterans joined Cowan and Brown, with Cowan at full-back and Brown at left half. Moorhead Hudgens and Adams compete for right half, Adams from Saragosa. Dean at quarter leads a lean but fast squad with strong tackles by the Hendrix brothers and Eudaly. Captain Cowan, a Sophomore starter, guides a young team coached by Mr Dean and Mr Norman as they aim for a game against Barstow in late September.
The Bayeux Tapestry is described as a 230 foot long canvas embroidered in vivid colors with 72 scenes recounting William the Conqueror’s conquest of England from Harold’s farewell to Edward to the Battle of Hastings. The work’s authorship is debated and it is now kept in Bayeux Normandy, valued as a record of period costumes and customs. The piece is believed to have been made in Bayeux Cathedral under church direction or possibly by Matilda’s ladies, with one person taking about a year to embroider 39 square inches.
Barstow travels to Fort Stockton for the season opener in a Friday or Saturday game aimed at starting their Interscholastic League run. Pecos fans plan to attend to gauge Barstow’s lineup as Barstow also meets Pecos later this month. The Barstow squad shows strong potential with a solid coach and heavy players, while Fort Stockton historically performs well against Pecos.
On Sept 21 the Junior Class hosted a picnic for the Freshmen to thank them for supporting high school officers. Students met after dismissal, rode to Alamo Playground, enjoyed games and a luncheon of sandwiches pickles iced tea and watermelon, and expressed their thanks as they were sent home.
The town and the school rally behind Pecos with spirited pep to push the team toward victory as fans call for a strong showing this season.
The Junior Class of 24 at Pecos High announces officers Josie Prewit president Anna Mahal a Murray vice president Nathan Peer secretary treasurer Joetta Cowan Tillman Dardin student council reps and Margaret Howard class reporter. Colors purple and gray flower purple chrysanthemum. Class motto Dont stare up the steps but step up the stairs.
The Sophomore class elected Paul Morrison as president Nona Garrett as secretary Billie Harrison as reporter Edna Peer and Gordon Stine as class council representatives Miss Slaton is chosen as class teacher The class aims for stronger preparation this term and remains the same overall with a few changes
A note on a thirty strong Freshmen class entering High School. The piece jokes about fish imagery, welcoming rituals, and the idea that all students were fish once, underscoring school life dynamics in a playful tone.
A freshman recounts starting at a high school in September 1923. She describes mixing with peers, initial unease, and eventual comfort as she adjusts to new freedoms and the larger, noisier environment, hoping for a successful term ahead.
Mr E L Harp of Toyah spoke to Pecos High School about a music reading class and a local orchestra. He and Mrs Harp have built an orchestra at Toyah over a year and aim to create a permanent, beneficial cultural group in the Pecos region, with no expectation of money as reward.
Mr. Harp, an efficient orchestra director, visited the school last week and supported the development of a High School orchestra and choral club, with prospects for improved music programs and student involvement.
In Pecos Texas on Thursday September 20 a hotly contested student election chose Joe Brown as president of the high school with Norman acting as chairman until the tally. James Caroline won the vice presidency and Camp managed his campaign. Margaret Howard became the musician, Catherine Dean led as chief bowler and yell leader with John Wilson as her assistant. On Tuesday September 25 Tillman Dardin was elected editor of the page with juniors and freshmen gaining council seats.
The Pecos High School orchestra under Mr Harp receives strong training and shows favorable results. Mrs Butler leads the Glee Club focusing on creative music making rather than credits, aiming to widen student interest and make music a permanent school-wide emphasis.
The High School welcomed Rev. C. A. Johnson for an assembly last Monday. Students express gratitude for his visit and note he soon leaves for Colorado City to make his home.
Virginia Runnels joins El Paso Junior College and earns one of the top three English theme grades. Lucille Thurston attends T W C Fort Worth. Mattie Lee Wilson studies El Paso Business College. Francis Warn attends Northwestern University Chicago. Adam Ross pursues T C U Fort Worth. Charles Weyer holds a high store position tied to the University of Texas.
The Freshman Class showed strong turnout as the Junior Class president addressed them. Sadie Holman, a promising student from Monahans, is attending Pecos High School this year.
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