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THIRTEEN
days before Santa
Claus comes. Behave
or you may be forgot¬
ten.
ICE CREAMLESS
Day Thursday. Don’t
let the white wagons
lead you astray*
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VOL. VI— NO. 10 PASADENA HIGH SCHOOL, DECEMBER 12, 1917, PASADENA, CALIFORNIA _ PRICE 5 CENTS
SOPH DOINGS ARE
FEATURED- BY
SKIT
Gafluey Special Is Promi¬
nent Automobile at
Big Show
RAYMOND ENTERTAINS
A Real Program of Merit
Features Sophomore
Party
Marked by a program so diversified
as to resemble a three ring circus,
side show and all, a large crowd,
Xmas holly, and plenty to eat, featur¬
ed the annual Soph “Doings,” now
ancient history.
Instead of in the library, the party
was held on the roof garden. Signs
showed the way up stairs. The halls
were posted like the Lincoln highway
and many had to repeat the trip in
order to see if they- were still on the
way' to Mr. Parker’s emporium.
The main feature of the evening was
a skit entitled “Alex’ Holiday.” Near
the middle of the show a chummy
roadster rumbled into sight amid a
splurge of color. Driving the affair
was none other than he of the creamy
voice, Doug McKenzie. The ton
neau of the outfit was graced by the
syph-like figures of Prank Little and
Howard Vesper. They immediately
experienced some difficulties with
their obstinate engine. When the
engine is sufficiently revived, Little
attempts to sell the car, a new series
Gafluey Special 'to the millionaire,
Ralph Riordon. Not until he recon¬
ciles the millionaire’s son and the
vamp, Art Garfield and Frances Bart¬
lett, to his enraged parent; and after
some squabbles with Dott Russell
and the blase butler, Frank Blauvelt,
does he succeed in closing the deal.
During the festivities, the now fa¬
mous “Ragged Band” played the latest
popular pieces. This organization,
composed of Art Ferguson, Leroy
Watson, Frank Wright, Herndon Mil¬
ler, and Charles Pierpont, certainly
were on the job and no one could re¬
main still once they struck up some
of the new rags.
A surprise greeted the onlookers in
the person of the great Raymond,
master magician. He presented some
exceptionally mystifying tricks and
very few discovered where the elusive
balls disappeared.
An unheralded stunt was the ap¬
pearance of Cliff McBride in some
original chalk talks. His character¬
izations of the Kaiser, Mr. S. Claus,
and several school celebrities brought
down the house.
The next person of note was Gerald
Boltinghouse in a repertoire of songs
that wrought havoc with the hearts,
souls, minds, etc., of all the young
ladies present. His rendition of “I’d
live to love you” was especially dis¬
astrous.
Wtait a minute! Don’t forget the
eats! The beauties of 1920 in the role
of pretty waitresses filled the wants
of the then starving congregation.
Ice-cream and popcorn constituted the
menu and everything to the last
crumb was consumed by the ravishing
crowd.
Much credit is due to the hard work¬
ing social committee, under the ef¬
ficient leadership of Ruth Crowell, to
the success of the affair. All day
Saturday Miss Crowell and her band
of huskies worked heroically in con¬
verting the place into a veritable
fairyland. The responsibility of such
an entertainment is enormous, but
from all indications they delivered the
goods. Another party equally as good
iu the "Doings” will he given In the
near future and plans are already
tender foot.
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HELPING SANTA CLAUS.
JEFFERSON HI:— The boys here
in wood shop are making toys to give
to the needy children in Los Angeles,
for Christmas. Playthings of every
description are being turned out very
rapidly.
POPULAR NEW WAR
SONG IS COMPOSED
BY PASADENAITES
“We’re one for Uncle Sam,
We’re one for Uncle Sam,
It used to be for you and me
But now its Uncle Sam
In danger anywhere
In earth or sea or air
The Boche and Hun will find us
one,
All one for Uncle Sam.”
There, now, heres the chorus,
so stop singing the first line
over and over again. Ever
since Friday’s Assembly, upper¬
classmen as well as lower class-
men may be heard murmuring
inaudible words to the tune of
“We’re one for Uncle Sam.”
Miss Sable, head of the Music
Department, composed the
music and Rev. Robert Freeman
who is now in France, wrote
the words. The song is a splend¬
id march song and bids fair to
attain great popularity.
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MISS McMURDO PROMOTED
Miss McMurdo, like Old Sol
has to rise. Just lately word
Comes from Washington that
she has been promoted. Better
look out back there, some of
you office-holders. Make way
for Miss McMurdo, the world-
beater unstopable.
DR. MERlTsMIIH IS
SPEAKER BEFORE
STUDENTS
Dr. Smith Tells of His Ex¬
periences at Presidio
Training Camp
Last Wednesday, the students of P
H. S. were trtated to two as¬
semblies in one. The first thing on
the program was a talk on ’’Patriot¬
ism” by Dr. Merle Smith. Dr. Smith
laid special emphasis on the fact that
people in general do not realize that
America is at war. He said that
there is one class of people, howevver’
who do realize this and that is the
fighting force. Dr. Smith had just
returned from a visit to the Presidio
and he told of many interesting things
which he had seen and heard there
among the soldiers. He remarked
especially about the happy and opti¬
mistic attitude of the soldiers.
Everyone should realize what it
means to be living in such history¬
making times as these are and should
“do his bit” to the best of his ability.
Three things should be constantly
kept in mind by every patriotic citi¬
zen. These are efficiency, economy
and self-sacrifice.
Following Dr. Smith, Elston Ireland
made an announcement concerning
the first league debate, which was
held last Friday. The assembly was
then turned over to Dorothy Stewart
for te purpose of boosting the first
Item of the year. Miss Hart, the
faculty adviser, spoke briefly on the
merits of the forthcoming issue, after
which Miss Esther Brown, proved her¬
self a shining light in the realm of
amateur pianists. Art Ferguson mean
while seconding her efforts by repeat¬
ing the Pete Simpson episode. Then
Harold Hart entertained by numerous
selections (classical and otherwise)
on his ever-popular accordian. The
Commissioner of Publications then
spoek the welcome words, “We will
now adjourn to the third period.”
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BIOLOGY EXCURSION
Last Friday afternoon, several mem¬
bers of Mr. Higgins’ zoology class mo¬
tored to the Selig Zoo, for the purpose
of classifying the various species of
animal life in captivity at that place.
The menagerie furnished a large field
for that subject, as nearly everything
from the proverbial worm to the lat¬
est variety of hipocamel was to be
seen.
The study of animal ilfe from ob¬
servation forms a most important
branch of Mr. Higgins’ department.
The excursion was a most interesting
one and was thoroughly enjoyed by
all.
Friday morning, as the stu¬
dents gathered in the halls
and prepared to go to their
classes, they were shocked with
the news that awaited them.
Although many in the school
had heard of his accident of
two days’ previous, the school
was quite unprepared to learn
that Don Lewitz had been
taken from its midst.
We shall find it hard to do
without1 you, Donald Lewitz.
In passing through our midst
you gave us. much that was
worth while, and we feel that
we are better for your having
been here. Your ever ready
smile that emanated kindliness
and good humor and never
malice, your unqualified enthu¬
siasm in all you undertook,
your loyalty to the school in
all its activities, your square¬
ness, and your integrity — all
these we shall miss, but we
feel that they have left their
imprint upon our lives. We
shall aim to emulate your many
virtues, and with you as an ex¬
ample we shall try to make
ourselves loved as you were
loved by us.
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APPRECIATION FOR FAVORS.
The parents of Donald Lewitz
wish to express to the students
of the Pasadena High School
their deep appreciation fdr the
beautiful way in which they re¬
membered them in their afflic¬
tion. The many words of sym¬
pathy from the students and
from members of the faculty
have meant much to the bereav¬
ed.
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DOING THEIR BIT.
SOUTH PASADENA HIGH:— The
Art Department here is busy making
booklets for the sailors. They con¬
tain the most interesting stories from
the .most interesting magazines.
PASADENA “ARMY” TO
MARCH IN GREAT
PARADE
After much indecision ana arguing,
the students of Pasadena decided by
an overwhelming vote to march in the
Tournament of Roses parade. V- hen
the question was first broached in
assembly last week they voted almost
unanimously in favor of it But many
subsequently changed their minds
while others found that their duties
would call them elsewhct’3 and on
Monday the matter was yet unsettled.
In the assembly period of this day a
ballot was taken and although almost
all were in favor of having the High
School represented in the parade in
this way, only about two thirds were
able to sign up for active participa¬
tion. Of these about eight hundred
will be selected by Mr. Main and Miss
Cooper to make up the two battalions
which will compose the High School
entry.
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AGRICOLAS HOLD MEETING
and Show some
SLIDES
The Agricultural Club leads this
year in being the first club to really
do something. Friday morning, to
the great enjoyment of its members,
a series of slides was shown. The
series was headed. “A Fertile Soil
Means a Prosperous People”— a true
statement, although many do not re¬
alize it. The slide dealt with these
subjects in general: Maintaining the
fertility of the soil, crop rotation, ap¬
plication of manure, humus in the
soil, the results of unfair treatment
SECRET OE ASSEMBLY
EOR GIRLS IS
NOW OUT
Christmas Assembly Secret
Leaks Out and Pro¬
gram Is Given
BY MARGARET BRAVINDER
It has been said so many times that
it’s getting bromidic to §ay it any
more, that a woman can’t keep a se¬
cret. That may be so, but no one
ever loved a secret better than a wo¬
man — if it’s only for the joy of telling
it!
That explains, perhaps, why these
Girls’ League people are so secretive; j
they are plannig an assembly for {
Thursday. Now, anyone else would j
come out and advertise it, but these j
wily maidens only look wise and keep !
still. . Wise, indeed — perhaps they
know that is the best way to arouse
curiosity.
Anyway, they did let drop a few
hints, and among them is this: It’s
to be a Christmaf Assembly. Vir¬
ginia Woolery, Marion Gibbs and Eliz¬
abeth Coffee, who are in charge of the
assembly, are assured that the secret
and hidden delights of the assembly
will make Christmas seem very near,
indeed. For one thing, the tall and
stately flag pole in front will be con¬
verted into a Christmas tree. It’s for
your own powers of the mind to imag¬
ine that this stunt can be done, but
leave it to the girls!
The real heart of Christmas will j
soon be here, too; that is, the Christ¬
mas spirit of Love and Goodwill, for
as guests, the Girls’ League is going
to entertain some children from the
South Pasadena Children’s Home. The
need in this home is so great as to be
very pathetic — much more so than in
our Pasadena Home, and, for this rea¬
son, the South Pasadena children were
asked.
The Girls' League asks all who have
toys that been been outgrown, but not
outworn, to bring them to school
Thursday morning. They will be
given to the little children, who oth¬
erwise would have none. The toys
need not be new, only in good condi¬
tion. Christmas candy, too, will be
gladly received.
The need for clothes and food is al-
st> very great. The following articles
are suggested as suitable and accept¬
able: Clothes (all sizes, especially
for boys), shoes, handkerchiefs, stock¬
ings, coats, sweaters, hats, all canned
goods, jellies, fresh fruit that will not
spoil, pumpkins and potatoes.
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LOCKERS TO MAKE
MIGRATION DOWN
TO LOWER REGIONS
On returning from their Christmas
vacation the students of Pasadena
may find their lockers relegated to
the basement. This move is being
seriously considered by Principal
Wilson because of the greatly increas¬
ed number of thefts in school. The
lockers would be locked up in one of
the basement rooms and opened up
only before and after school. This
would necessitate everyone taking out
enough books to last the day, or at
least until the noon period, before
8:45. Although the chief advantage
of the new system would be to pre¬
vent olcker pillaging it would also
eliminate much confusion and waste
of time between periods. No more
lost books and tennis raquets; no
more hourly mob scenes at both ends
of the corridor; no more last minute
sprints to classes; the old school will
be like a different place without them.
So if anyone feels inclined to grumble
at the slightly increased burden in¬
volved in the new system let him re¬
member all its good features.
to the soil, the advantage of feeding
the products instead of selling them,
and the profit in stock raising. The
slides were well colored and the
graphs showed clear pomparisons.
They were secured through the cour¬
tesy of the International Harvester
Company and more art on the way,
Don’t miss another meeting; join
now, and get your pin at the book
store.
COACH CARSON TO LEAVE P, H. S.
Mr. Carson, a man who has meant much to Pasadena High School,
especially In the line of activities, leaves for a field of larger scope. Receiv¬
ing a leave of absence he has accepted a position on the editorial board of
the Lincoln and Parker Educational Moving Picture Company of Worcester,
Massachusetts.
Since 1913, the year that marked the arrival of Mr. Carson, a new note
was struck in the life of P. H. S. His first year saw the placing of debating
as a real live activity when he was appointed coach. Since then he has
been coach until footbp.ll claimed his ability. Besides this he coached last
year’s track team which, without a doubt, was the best track team in
Southern California. Due to his efficient coaching the track team captured
the County Title and just missed the State Title. The reading of this active
record shows what a big hole will be left next year.
We are sorry to hear of the departure of Mr. Carson but with him goes
the best wishes for success in his new line of work.
DEBATERS GET FOUR
OE SIX JUDGES’
DECISIONS
Metzger and Miss Fiedler
Win Three at Santa
Ana
SECOND IN LEAGUE
Thayer and Paddock Put Up
Good Argument, But
Lose 2 to 1
In a double header debate against
Santa Ana and Lincoln last Friday,
Pasadena both won and lost, winning
at Santa Ana with the score three to
nothing over a strong team consisting
of seasoned veterans and old timers
at debating, and losing to Lincoln by
the small margin of two to one.
Valiantly upholding the negative of
the question, Resolved: “That the U.
S. Government should take over the
actual operation of all coal mines
within its borders during the present
war,” Paddock and Thayer displayed
remarkable ability at refuting and
ferreting out the arguments of the op¬
posing speakers. Although not win¬
ning the decision, the teah showed
great power in both initiative and de¬
fense. Opposed to Thayer and Pad-
dock were Miss McKeen and Mr.
Lorenzo of Lincoln High.
Thayer opened the argument for
Pasadena with his characteristic firm¬
ness. His work denotes much im¬
provement over previous discussions.
Often his direct rebuttal endangered
the powerful offensive of Lincoln.
' Backing Thayer, Paddock presented
some good arguments, many times
crumbling Lincoln’s aggression; Pad¬
dock’s demonstration of his prowess
in refutation was clearly shown in his
direct attack on the opposing issues.
Even if a victory were not realized,
the team did good work and those
who missed the debate missed some¬
thing well worth their time.
Better luck at Santa Ana. Santa
Ana has always been a strong con¬
testant and a well liked rival, and"
her defeat does not belittle the effort.
Journeying down to the valley city,
Hyallie Fiedler and Lawrence Metz¬
ger represented a duo to be feared.
Taking the affirmative of the same
question they completely overwhelm¬
ed the negative composed of Edmund
West and David Smiley.
Miss Fiedler held her audience from
the moment she left her seat until
she again resumed her chair, putting
up arguments that could only come
from the first class speaker that she
is. Her attack showed brilliant fore
thought and much force.
Metzger proceeded to demolish all
opposition in his usual “eat ’efi£ alive”
fashion. His speeches, especially in
rebuttal, made the Santa Ana teams’
arguments into a' tangible mass that
could be used in carrying his own is¬
sues. At other times he would heap
sues. The two make an impregnable
team and there is no hope for oppos¬
ing teams when they have the floor.
February fifteenth is the date set
for the next debate. Pasadena will
send an affirmative team to Pomona
and the negative team will neet Glen¬
dale in the local auditorium. The
question has not yet been determin¬
ed, but will probably concern some
phases of the labor problems.
Pomona is now leading the South¬
western debating league, with Pasa¬
dena holding second place.
Wath six possible judge’s decisions,
the standing is ag follows:
Pomona . 6
Pasadena . 4
Glendale . 3
Lincoln ‘ . 2
Santa Ana . 0
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DRILLING AT GARDENA.
GARDENA — Military training here
has started, and has been accepted
with enthusiasm. An officers train¬
ing camp is to be organized for the
benefit of those who wish to become
officers.