Pasadena Chronicle, January 09, 1918

TRACK Team starts practice. Who will be the Whit Reeves this year? ANOTHER Swimming Champion¬ ship in sight. P.H.S. Landlubbers take to water. VOL. VI— NO. 11. PASADENA HIGH SCHOOL, JANUARt 9, 1918, PASADENA, CALIFORNIA. PRICE 5 CENTS. GIRL BATTALIONS ARE BIG FEATURE OF PARADE Many Desertions Deplete Ranks of Boy’s Companies FAVORABLE COMMENT Pasadena Marchers Prove Big Patriotic Spectale The body of High School students who marched in the Tournament of Roses parade constituted one of its most noted and/' favorably commented upon features. Owing to the compara¬ tively small nuber of marchers that assembled on Orange Grove avenue, the prospects at first for a successful exhibition were rather disappointing. Out of the four companies of boys which kicked up such a cloud of dust in the preparatory drill a scant three platoons turned up at the business end of the proceedings. But good exchange as all the candidates for the “awkward squad” were among the absent. At 11 o’clock the eomand “Forward March;” was given and the cohorts were set in motion. Following the time-honored custom of “ladies first” the girls swung into line to the time of the flaring trumpets and equally flaring neckties of the P. H, S. Band. The boys followed directly after, led by the San Pedro Naval Band. But experience proved that this order should have been reversed; in which case Mr. Main’s hopefuls might have received some credit for their efforts before the girls came in and spoiled it all. For, sad as it is to relate, the girls displayed a brand of super-march¬ ing that made the boys look gawky and lead-footed by contrast. Try as they could all the latetr received by way of comment was “Try again. You’re not in the same class as the girls.” Not/only did the girls comer all the marching honors of the parade but so impressed the visitors with their martial dexterity that their fame spread to other cities. Here are some peaens of praise from the Los Angeles Examiner: "The best was the marching of the Pasadena High School girls. We had seen the soldiers and the sailors march; we had seen all form of glit¬ tering glory and decorative finality, but those girls! They were dressed simply and they marched like regu¬ lars, uniformed in the magnificent panoply of youth — and in most in¬ stances, beauty. Whoever drilled these young women ought to be drilling men.” Such eloquence was devoted to the girls while the boys were not even mentioned. But although they were outclassed by the members of the fair sex the latter bore themselves with credit, and at least had the satisfaction of the realization that they had done their best. Next time they hope to re¬ verse the decision. On the whole it was a happy, if tired throng which disbanded at Wil¬ son avenue and those to he pitied are those who did not march. SAMMIE-KN1TS ARE BUSY KNITTING FOR MEN OF UNCLE SAM Talking about the epidemic of “Nasty Knitting Nerves,” which is sweeping over the country, it’s a wonder that it has not hit P. H. S. by this time. Don’t be alarmed if some indus¬ trious maiden tells you that you get on her nerves.” She has in all probability a large amount of nerves which are easily offended because she is doing her bit to help Uncle Sam. “My Goodness!” exclaimed a member of the facul¬ ty upon viewing a pile of knitting which is to go down to head¬ quarters from P. H. S. “I see how why some of the girls don’t have their work done.’’ But that is pessimism for the girl who finds time to knit is usually a good student. Few of the students realize just how much knitting is being done through the Girls’ League for the Navy League down town. Miss Corwin is in charge of the transpotration of the knitted gar¬ ments and she is invariably seen making her way down to the main office with a large bundle of knitting under her arm. There are eighty girls at work and every one of them is very enthus¬ iastic over her work. And why not? There certainly is a lot of romance about having a garment that you have knitted, acknowl¬ edged by a stunning Sammie in khaiki. . - о - JOKE BOX IS FOR USE, NOT ORNAMENT¬ ATION, SAY ITEMITES The Item staff wishes to call at¬ tention to the joke box which has been placed in the main hall in the neighborhood of the front en¬ trance. The joke box is by no means a new institution in this high school, for about a year ago it was seen fit to remove the one which was then up because it was not being patronized in a profit¬ able. way. But again through the untiring efforts of several members of the Item staff, the authorities were convinced that the stray humorist should be given a chance to im¬ mortalize his jokes and help to make the joke department more representative of themselves. It is hoped that the joke box will be widely patronized, because as the staff realizes, one of the most important requirements for a good joke department is to get the squibs which happen around the school. Of course it will be im¬ possible to use all the jokes which might be placed in the box but some of them are bound to be used and if your joke is not print¬ ed, do not be disappointed, but, try again with another. BEDALL MARRIES P.H.S. GRADUATE DURING VACATION AD CLUB BANQUET HELD IN MODEL FLAT The Model Flat was the rendevous of the Ad Club the day before the students of the P. H. S. were given', their long-looked for vacation when ' the first banquet of the year was held. ! It proved to be not only a very de¬ lightful but a very instructive meet¬ ing. Mr. Lewis was toastmaster and' introduced Mr. Dillon and Mr. Meub, who were the chief speakers of the evening. The last but not least on the program were selections on the ac¬ cordion by Harold Hart. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Meub, Mr. Dillon Mrs. Hart, Jewell Nichols, Lethe Knight, Arthur Ferguson, Leroy Wat¬ son, Howard Wilson, Carl Steele, Em¬ mett Jones, Russell Johnson, George Goodman and Wynnette Bedall. After dodging tackles on the P. H. S. football field for three years, Wynnette “Shorty” Bedall has been downed on the matrimonial goal line by Kid Cupid, the demon tackle of The Altar squad. In plain terms, Shorty and Manilla Conner, a gradu¬ ate of Pasadena High,, visited Santa Ana during vacation and returned as Mr. and Mrs. Bedall, the “I do’s” having been formally said in that city Shorty was well known at P. H. S. He played football for three years and for two seasons was a member of the track team. When a Freshman, he was president of the Class of 1919, ana has always been prominent in school affairs. Miss Manilla Conner — pardon the mistake — Mrs. Shorty Bedall gradu¬ ated last year, but returned for a short time this semester. The couple met at P. H. S. about six months ago and it is rumored that the front halls and late afternoons had much to do with the marriage. DEBATE SQUADS CHOSEN $ FOB SECOND SEBIES OF TRYOUTS Many New ‘‘Finds” Appear Among Names of Those Held Over NewStars Brighten Horizon and Atone for Loss of Vets The following constitute the squads that have been chasen,, after elimi¬ nation from those coming out for de¬ bating. The team will be taken from those showing up best in these prac¬ tice debates. These debates will be held in 103C at 3:10; eight 4-minute speeches. First affirmative 7 — 4 — 3 minutes. 1. Tuesday Jan. 15. Resolved that the U. S. govern¬ ment should use the restrictive draft in necessary industries during the continuence of the present war. Affirmative — John Davidson, Fran¬ cis Hall- Negative — Waldon Moore, Vida Marchand. 2. Wednesday Jan. 16. Resolved that there should be com¬ pulsory arbitration in labor disputes the United States. Affirmative — Louis Minsky, Loren Ryder. Negative — Russel Seymour, Roland Macwell. 3. Thursday, Jan. 17. Resolved that 500,000 imigrants from China should be allowed to en- in the United States. Affirmative — Dorothy Vance, Lo¬ well Trautman. Negative — Edwin Thayer, Clovis Fouche. A junior squad having for it’s sub¬ ject onq of these above subjects, de¬ bating on Friday the 18th. Affirmative— Albert Gould, Corne- treus Waldow Negative — Harold Wood, Fannie Boyd. 2. Subject, one of the above. Affirmative — Frank Campbell, Fred¬ erick Schumann. Negative— Arthur Pickett, colleague to be chosen later. PIERP0NT LEAVES P.H.S. FOR ARID WASTES 0E ARIZONA IPRING SPORT SEASON TO BE GREATEST IN HISTORY; WHITTIER BASKETERS HELD TO LOW SCORE NEW SPIRIT PROMISES BIG SPORT YEAR Champs Defeat Cardinal - | Quintet in Fast Basket- “Boost Spring Sports” has become the slogan of Pasadena High. With practice for track, swimming, baseball, and tennis ! starting earlier than ever before in the history of the school, with the best basketball team in several years, and with new en- thusiasm' being manifested in all branches of sport, results must ; be forthcoming. This new spirit promises that every able bodied Pasadena student will take up some line of athletic endeavor. It guarantees that spring athletics will be supported as never be¬ fore ; and it assures success. Pasadena enters the City League pre¬ pared to show that their standard shall not lowered through her admission and that competition from at least one “County” school is not lacking. Pasadena is prepared to even the score with Long Beach. Above all Pasadena will show that she is preparing future soldiers for Democracy. ball Game L. A. HIGH FRIDAY WIMMERS BEGIN 1918IGREAT YEAR FOR SEASON WITH LIGHT I CINDER MEN PRACTICE FORECAST Pasadena Guards Hold Whittier to Low Score of 29 to 12 Jan. 8, 1918 — In the second City League game of the basket¬ ball season, the speedy Pasadena quintet won by the score of 25 to 22 over the Lincoln High five. The contest was a scrap through- Bulldog Neptunes Work With Fronkus Von Mohr as Captain Starts : CaptainShlaudeman’sSpeed Demons Should Take Southland Title Few Veterans Back But ’Weight, Hurdle, and Vault New Material Doing Good Work Answering his country’s call, Charles Pierpont, now the ex-presi¬ dent of the Sophomore class, left Monday evening for the arid wastes of Arizona. His decision was made hastily upon the receipt of an im¬ portant telegram. He is accepting a position on his uncle’s ranch at Som- erton. Here he will fraternize the sage and cacti, while incidentally getting a far larger salary than his late one as Sophomore president. Associates of Pierpont were dumb¬ founded as well as sorry to hear that hew as to leave them. His absence leaves a most unfortunate vacancy in the class. Being a prominent member of the different musical organizations of the school, makes his loss a keen felt one. Pierpont expressed his re¬ gret at being unable to stay the yeai out. He said, “My body may be out in no man’s land chasing coyotes, etc, etc., but my thoughts sure will be back in P. H. S. where they belong. I hope to come back next September.” All through school he has held a high position in the esteem of his large body of admirers, and those who knew him well and those not so well, join with him in hoping that he will come back next year. DUNN IS NEW SOPHOMORE RRESXDENT Frank Dunn was elected president of the Sophomore Class yesterday. The vote was cast as follows. F. Dunn 258; L. Brown, 49; O. Cramer, 103. BOYS PASADENA AMBULANCE GIVE PLAY Ambulance Service News, Allen¬ town, Penn: The Pasadena Battalion gave the play, "The Seven Keys to Splash! Splash! Once more the P. H. S. Mermen are before our eyes, their 1918 goal being to keep the State Swimming Championship right where it has been for the past two years, in Pasadena High School! Last Tuesday the call was issued, and thirty or more aquatically in¬ clined students turned out. This year the Y. M. C A., indoor plunge has been secured four nights every week for the use of the P. H. S. swimming team. The reason for the early date for the start of practise was given as the fact that all of the Los Ange¬ les High Schools have had water polo teams started for the past month, In preparation for the swimming season, and it would never do to let them get the jump on Pasadena. This year the team will be led by “Fronkus” Von Mohr, who has been practising diligently and who has de¬ veloped into a man to be feared In the long distance events. Other nota¬ bles who are out for the team are Harry McCamet; Chase, a good fifty and hundred yard man; Fred Cohn, and Llewelen Gilbert, whose specialty is the breast stroke; Emmet Jones, Noble Macllvaine, and Bob Schlau- deman, high divers, Ferguson, Wat¬ son and Gabriel. The reason for the large turnout is given as the fact the students realize that P. H. S., has her reputation as State Champs to up¬ hold, and that they are out to “do their best.” The team will be handicapped this year by the ineligibility of “Tubby” Ong, the star plunge for distance man and captain of last year’s team. He will, however, together with Harry Day, captain two years ago, act as coach. Day will handle the swimming events as well as the business end of affairs and Ong the diving, thus in¬ suring good supervision in both de¬ partments, as both men have aston¬ ished the whole state with their work in past year?. The team will be in the City League this year, the same plan being fol¬ lowed as in basketball. Meets with the different City High schools will be arranged for the early part of the spring, but meanwhile let’s remember that Pasadena High has her State Champion reputation to defend, and that this con’t he done unless every¬ body supports the team. Baldpate,” at Redding, Pa., for the second time. The play brought praise from several newspapers and was a huge success. The receipts were hand¬ ed to the mess fund of the Pasadena sections. Men Needed to Round Out Team | Along with basketball, baseball, ! swimming, and tennis comes track : and its sidelight, cross-country. The i call for candidates will be issued I soon, and an inter-class meet will be staged in the near future foF the pur- pose of developing new material for the team. Pasadena has something , the same record in track that she has in swiming, that of turning out teams that, if they are not of cham¬ pionship caliber, are always danger- ; ous, and Coach Main and Captain : Bob Schlaudeman are out to keep up the good work. j Charles Paddock, the undefeated sprinter, will be on hand to take care of the hundred and two twenty yard dashes, and to serve as a nu¬ cleus from which to build the team. Fouche promises to be Johnny-on-the- spot when it comes to the shotput, javelin and discus, as does “Dynamite Dick” Mitchell. Jeff Kemp and Fris- cus Franciscus, the fast ends of this year’s football team, are both expect¬ ed to be on hand for the sprints and 440 yard dash, and Kenny Saunders, half miler on the track team for the past two seasons, will show up for his event. In the mile, Noble Mcll- vaine, cross-country captain, will be helped by Davidson, 'Williams and Pentzer in capturing the long-dis- , tance digits. Captain Bob completes the list by promising to take care of the high jump, broad jump, and pole vault. With the above as a nucleus, things look good for the track team, , and if some new material is develop¬ ed, the outlook for capturing the Southern California and State gon- > falon will be very optimistic. | Cross-country practice has been j started ever since the early part of the football season, but said practice usually consists of a mile or two run by Noble Mcllvaine, the captain. Such a condition of things is a shame and casts a reflection on the spirit of Pasadena High, and even though on some nights there are as many as three on the track together, there should be fifteen or twenty out at least. For cross-country is more Im¬ portant than cross-country in Itself, as It develops long-distance men for the track team, and without long-dis¬ tance runners, the team will be sad-5 ly “out of luck.” Those who have gone out for cross-country deserve credit, but show your school spirit, some of you slackers and knockers and, remembering that the greatest miler In the state last year, Whit Reeves, was developed by eross-coun Down Whittier way some folks had an idea that the Poet basketballers were going to walk all over Pasadena in the first league game of the sea¬ son, but last Friday night the Bull¬ dog Basketers went down to Whit¬ tier and succeeded in holding the wonderful Quaker team to one of the smallest scores that it has been held in years. Although "Whittier finally won out by a score of 29-12, the game was one of the best exhibitions of basketball seen in Southern Califor¬ nia in many a day. The Poets took the lead at the be¬ ginning of the game and were never quite headed by Pasadena. They kept a four point lead almost through the first half, and then increased it to nine point advantage, the half ending 17-8. The second canto saw the best playing of the game, only sixteen points being registered by both sides, the better knowledge of the fine points of the game enabling the down-county team to win out, the fi¬ nal count being 29-12. Whittier was somewhat handicap¬ ped by the absence of Stanley, one of their star forwards, who had just been operated upon and was unable to play. Francis, however, took his place and proceeded to play a good game. The playing of the whole Quaker team was spectacular, but the per¬ formance of Moon and Votaw stood out In particular. Votaw, in addition to making twelve points In field goals, played a star game at guard, and Moon,, who is this year only a Fresh¬ man (and red-headed at that) came next in the point of scoring by drop¬ ping three field goals and three foul goals in the basket. For Pasadena, Keyes, Hackney, ana Whetstine starred. George made all of the field goals and one of the foul goals made by P. H. S., Strickland scoring the other three foul goals. The wonderful guarding of Whetstine and Hackney proved conclusively that P. H. S., has just about the best pair of guards of any team in the coun¬ ty. They faced a hard task, that of holding down Whittier forwards, who for years have been the best in the statje, and that they succeeded is shown by the fact that Moon and Francis only got three field goals apiece. The way Whetstine followed Moon gave a good example of Mary and her little lamb in modern life. In general the team deserves to be congratulated on the fight they put up against a team which in years gone by has won many state cham¬ pionships. Referee Stillwell of the Los Angeles Y. M. C. A. said at the end of the game that had Pasadena been able to drop more of their tries in the basket they would have won as Pasadena outplayed Whittier In point of guarding and getting chances to shoot goals. The story: Whittier (29) Pasadena (12) Moon (9) Forward Strickland (3) Francis (6) Forward Black Meyer Biddle Cliff (2) Center Keyes (9) Arnold Pitzer Kemp Votaw (12) Guard Whestine Pickett Guard Hackney Referee: Stillwell. try, come out and bring cross-coun¬ try up to the standard of sports at P. H. S. 6