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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1916

Page

9

Military Training Debate At Main Avenues High School

A student gathering at Main Avenues High School debated the potential introduction of military training into the curriculum. Willem Cinic and Mr. McCloud spoke for approval while Messia and Dithmar Alexander Super spoke against it. The Sieh School Gesiaun Club held its first meeting under the new administration, appointing committees and officials and planning a German play for the auditorium in April.

Main Avenues Willam Cinic Mr. McCloud Negativa Messia Dithmar Alexander Super Willem MY Gunaway Sieh Schou Gesiaun Alva Rosary Raby Hyberger Reymond Zirkel Holflichkeits Ketla Seabe Roan George Cheryl Dalkowitz Ipr Chantel Ednting Manger Elms Dittmar Kenn Wagner Harald Hoefgen Alecander Bleerarhel Marie Maser Tenge Cees Gutzeit Margaret Deutsch

Jeffersonian Society Debates Compulsory Military Training

At a Jeffersonian Literary Society meeting Weldon Davin led the affirmative for compulsory military drill in high schools, opposing by Robert Palma and Cosme McMon. The discussion included substitutions for a speaker, and broader calls for mandatory drill amid Texas cities adopting similar programs.

Jeffersonian Literary ® Society Tts Nelaily San Antonio Fayer Mheir Texas Dte Alex Garza Searbak Mie

Club Proceedings and Membership Appointments at Hayne Deheting Club

The Hayne Deheting Club held Friday sessions at the high school. Members discussed membership committee assignments with Alfred Appinny Heavin We nod Robert Melton publicly Ray Smith John F Crider and new a] rlefics Afoors named. A public publicity plan was announced and a report on the Spoaten stalem was noted for next week. Willam Smith and Laward Cinvin opposed Dean Jimelun and Bein Cannon. the judges' decision was negative. Jameson Tews Kayton gave an impromptu address on Eun Attionle's Public Benefite. Newly elected president Paul Daulz announced active membership for the February 1017 class. Coulter Timoxpo's name was brought up for vote.

Yeur Bioks Wislelbu Iti Alfrid Appinny Heavin Robert Melton Ray Smiteh John F Crider Publites Willam Mith Laward Cinvin Dean Jimelun Bein Cannon Junges Waa Berars Minith Jameson Kayton Gays Eun Attlonle Daston Wilde Paul Daulz Februars Coulter Timoxpo Wee

Melton Seffersonian Club Elects Officers and Plans

The Melton Seffersonian club elected officers including President Paul Delis and Vice President Muth Honey. The group decided to meet every other Monday, with duties assigned to secretary Vantin Tea tos and treasurer Tes Hubbard. Sponsors Mr Halstay and Mowize yah will advise, as preparations for February graduation and a larger February term are noted.

Holloman Weeghasen Club Hes Phnsen Saipile Bruruary IBIT Hol 2d Gitte Adr Johnson Paul Deiiz Muth Honey Secretare Vantin Teatos Treaauser Tes Hubbard Joli Bhook Whitlam ‘Chinn

Athenian Society Elects Barnett President at Meeting

The Athenian Literary Society elected Miss Heeste Barnett as president during a Tuesday afternoon meeting, following Mine Millian Kaufman’s resignation. Barnett thanked members and a program included the pledge that every person in the United States should be given military training. Lorraine Tyree and Tela Kyily, for the affirmative, defeated Lilian Triam and Prances Kehoe. Blanche Na Itlan delivered the afternoon oration.

Mies Heeste Barnett Athenia Literrary Hopiety Bte- Bhen Austin Eehnal Hiscepulae Millian Kaufman Dilis Buinett United States Misseu Lorraine Tyree Tela ‘Kyily Miasea Lilian Triam Prances Kehoe Mise Blanche Na Itlan Ufteroan

Foresters Highlighted in High School Society Program

George Dixon opened a talk on entry and profession for young men, detailing required knowledge in government, botany, math, and forestry. Jefferson Put-Torun expanded on forest resources and United States land figures, noting vast acreages and commercial possibilities.

George Dixon Forouhry Wits Tople Alving An Mart Hlmenlf Jefferson Put Torun

Congress Challenges the Jeffersonians Debate Duels Begin

Rival student clubs the Congress and Jeffersonians prepare three team debates on civic issues with March 3, March 17 and March 31 contests. Teams feature Walter Comstock Alexander Compheldt PAM Archer Sen Morrit Alfred Appleby Walter Bergstrom Lon Hubbard Oscar Wolff Willam St Clair Richard Smith Robert Mellon Henneth McUnlin in bouts about municipal government and Philippine policy.

Fettersonians Congress Jim Teffersonotans Aphou Jeffersonians Deligtors Olle Ang Lely Ye Bay Jettell Marc Chamber of the Congres United States Philippines Alfred Appleby Walter Bergstrom Lon Hubbard Oscar Wolff Viea Very Lkely Messrs Willam St Clair Richard Smith

Philomathean Debate Attracts Members And Offtopic Talks

At the Philomathean meeting the debate on executive duties in American cities ended with a negative view led by Misses Ruth Ragsdale and Violet Crain. Miss Cray won best speaker. talks followed on elephants in India and the aims of the Pennola Girls’ Phendahta Club. A punen party was planned for February with a social committee including Misses Wine, Ragsdale and Van Riper.

Philomathean Mary ‘Com Oshorn Mab Ruth Ragsdale Voolet Crain Miss Cray Margaret Gohueon India Newixt Olivette Wise Tha “Hie Benool Wine War Philamethonna Ag m Misa ‘Wise Hualazia Ruth Ragadaile Ant Thelma van Riper

Spanish Club Tees Up Annual Program and Awards

The Spanish Quintnstalig meeting named officers and committees for the club. Present were Garena president and Renvia Cox secretary with May Wall treasurer and Luz C. Rabalin sergeant at arms. Committees include Program Herta Ronth Loz C J Rabalin and Reavin Cox publicity Lucilie Parker May lull Goame McMann social Nellie May Scrivener Helene Meristere Corrine Mair membership Jenacin Pratt Reavis Goe Edriha Booth. The club will honor a graduating member with a surprise event February 27 and finalize 40 day committee plans. A full year program includes Spanish and English programs with a history of Spain and The Rise of the Mones readings planned for next Monday afternoon.

Herta Ronth Loz C J Rabalin WU 'Son Southwell Irma Wrigal Spain Mander May Hel Tenselay Pratt

Trial for Hiki School Congress Next Week

The third week of the business session will feature a mock trial in the school auditorium on Friday March 24. Toward McPade and Richard SMU will defend, while Mesara UL and Quinn WI lead the prosecution with witnesses Mesara Raper Gerhardt Belt and Comstock. Roy S. Roltoman to preside as judge with Jack Allensworth assisting.

Gerhardt Prank Belt Walter Comstock Roy S. Roltoman Jack Allensworth

Demosthenes Debate at Brutkenrige School Meeting

A turbulent week at Brutkenrige School led to a public debate on child labor in factories. Proponents Messta Kalteyer Mecindy argued for the bill while Lusamen Hendridhdon opposed, with teachers and staff weighing the potential reform and its impact on education.

Tha Merlings Demosthenes Draekenrides Wmessta Kalteyer Mecindy

Wright Riley: Early High School Sports Leader and Captain

Wright Riley became a student at Male Avenue High in 1914 and quickly revived school athletic spirit. He joined the track team, helped push a winning culture, and by spring 1915 was a top runner and basketball captain under Titley. His leadership spurred a stronger overall athletics program at Old High.

Wright Tory Riley Becane Male Avenue High Bolwol Huey Wan Ghosehale General Maliferenca Ackons Old High Riley Glac Foty Mans Ralnatiin Titley Br Hari West Texas Cipla Jamnsworth Newberry Wrishy

Girls Give Ausicale by Shakespeare Club

The High School Shakespeare Club hosted a Thilsicale event on a Wester day afternoon with Miss Danline Hair as hostess. Performers included Miss Mabelio Teryar on piano, Miss Lucilia Everett, Miss Christine HiT on piano, and Len Dora Taylory. Receptions were served by Lucille Everitt and Elizabeth Tayley. The group plans a regular weekly meeting next Wednesday afternoon.

Girls of the High Rabo! Shakespears Club Danline Hair Boon Dhritman Mabelio Teryar Plano Cain Lucilia Everett Christine Hit Len Dora Taylory Amlescn Tiadlé Moerrks Lillian Wagner

Boating Globe High School Club Organizes Meeting

Main Avenue high school students organized a new boating and wrestling club with Principal van calling the meeting to order. Aubrey Schofield was elected president, Charles Aleks vice president, H Riley secretary treasurer, and reporters Benjamin Wiggan and others appointed to committees. Training planned at the school with equipment and demonstrations, aiming for public showcases in the auditorium. Also notes two dramatic society elections at Drackonetiga High School with Charlatin Hose as president and Learn Uietzberr as secretary.

Main Avenue Jasmuncon FL. van Aubrey Schofield Charles Aleks Lee H. Riley Seccokary Benjamin Wiggan Thatan Antonio Chyna Pew Society Sechsfields Constitution H. Herndon Riles Bennhit Chache Heke H. Teele Ken Duggan Boyd Tke Athora Ananienl Teainips Lana Leon Lady Gregory Dramatic Lobby Drackonetiga High School Charlatin Hose Pesdents Rather

Poems Worth Remembering From the North Wind

A fragmented page presents poems and verses including Sir Patrick Spence and a long scene with nature imagery. The text mixes ballads and lyric lines about waves, winds, and autumnal scenes, with references to Dumferling town and a garden, ending in reflective expressions of beauty and memory.

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