Pasadena Chronicle, October 25, 1916

BULLDOGS CHEW QUAKER m ^Another State Champion- ' ip for P. H. S. this year in football. Il-pl And why not another in debating as well? Support the teams. VOL. IV— NO. 2 PASADENA HIGH SCHOOL, OCTOBER 25, 1916, PASADENA, CALIFORNIA PRICE 2 CENTS STATE CHAMPIONS AGAIN MAKE GOOD-14 TO 13 <=£=*> <H>° °ф> <=£з>° Another State Title In Sight — To Meet Chaffee Union Saturday GIRLS’ LEAGUE IS READY 10 START GOOD YEAR Officers Working Hard to As¬ sure Successful Year for Organization Every Girl in P.H.S. Is Con¬ cerned in Plans Now Being Made The official machinery of the Girls’ League was started last Thursday when the different departments had their various meetings and began the work of the year. The program department under Helen Atkinson, the president, met in r|jbm 108C. After a short speech by the president, the following girls were elected as members of the Advisory Board of the League: Junior member, Ruth Davies. Sophomore member, Florence Weav¬ er. Freshman member, Jennie Rhodes. The Social Service department un¬ der the vice president, Margaret Bra- vinder, met in 200C. This department is a very large one and many willing workers were present to help carry on the different activities. Papers were passed on which the girls stated their preference in the matter of work, Charities, Raymond Lunches, or the Big Sister movement. Then the election for advisory Board members was held, Doris Clearwater being the Junior member, Dorothy Vance the Sophomore, and Elizabeth McDonald the Freshman. The meeting held in the assembly room with Frances Bartlett, the sec¬ retary, in charge, was even larger than the one in 200. Many girls, it is evident, are interested in the Hospi¬ tality department. The girls were giv¬ en the opportunity to state in which group they wished to be. Among the activities carried on by this group are : Decorating of the athletic field for football, baseball, basketball, and. soc¬ cer games; decorating of the plat¬ form; welcoming of new girls; and the annual spread. The members of the Advisory Board from this group are: Marian Gibbs, Junior; Elizabeth Rus¬ sell, Sophomore, and Helen Davis, Freshman. The last department is one whose size is not at all proportionate to its importance. About ten interested girls ЖЯЁШг 201C with Sara Grassie, the treasurer of the league. The Civics department has charge of the rest rooms and the sanitation and hygiene around the grounds and in the build¬ ing. This work is interesting and of great value to the school, but does not require as great a number of girls as some of the other departments. Marie Grassie was elected Junior „ member of the Board, Gladys Kimball the Sophomore, and Ella Clyde as the Freshman. Pasadena is doubly honored this *'■ year In having the annual convention of the Girls’ Leagues of Southern Cali¬ fornia meet here, and in having the (resident, of the Federation chosen from our league. The Federation meets here on the 17th and 18th of November. A profit¬ able and interesting session, as well as jolly high jinks and toothsome supper, is expected. BULLDOG FOOTBALL MEN WIN FIERCE SCRAP FROM WHITTIER BY A CLOSE SCORE OF 14-13 Coach Seay’s Men Show Old P. H. S. Fighting Pep in Bringing Quaker Aspirants to Terms; Wilke, Bedall, Steve and Chisholm Star for Pasadena ; Bull¬ dog Line Holds Strong Long Jawn McConaghy, the famous |ine buster of the Bulldog Champs, brought back the old memories of the |j,son past, by appearing in person on I gridiron last week. Jawn was con- kred the greatest tackle in the state la big factor in bringing home the on to P. H. S. last season. As umissioner of Athletics he made a tie for himself that will stand. “This makes or breaks the old school, boys, go in and win.” With these simple words from Coach Duffy Seay, the Crimson and White Varsity of Pasadena High jogged on to Albertson Field, and against great odds they gently but firmly slipped a 14 to 13 victory over on the husky Whittier Quakers. Out¬ weighed six pounds to the man on the line, and at least eight in the back field, the Bulldogs by pure grit and ag¬ gressiveness held the Quakers in check. From the first toot of the referee’s whistle to the last second of play, the game was full of thrillers and spec¬ tacular plays which kept the huge crowd on its feet three- fourths of the time. And Coach Seay’s Bulldogs fought with a speed and determina¬ tion that dazzled the monster crowd in the stands. Pasadena received on the kickoff but fumbled the ball, Whittier recovering. Things looked dark for Pasadena for a few moments, but the Bull¬ dogs held like a stone wall, the Whittier gang being un¬ able to gain a solitary yard in their alloted four downs. They attempted a forward pass but “Shorty” Bedall slipped his mitts over the pig hide behind his own goal line, making a touchback. Starting on their own twenty-yard line, the Bulldogs began a steady but resistless march down the field. Wall Chis¬ holm plunged through the heavy Whittier line for gain after gain, making five and six yards every down, Wilke shot through the line for sev¬ eral yards at a swat, while “Shorty” Bedall skirted the ends for long gains. Then on the Whittier ten-yard line, Bobby Schlaudeman outfoxed the oildiggers by signalling a forward pass and receiving the said pass himself, back of the Whittier goal line. Big Steve converted. Again after forcing the Quakers to punt, the Seayites started down the field. Wilke frisked by the Whittier bunch on short off-tackle bucks, “Shorty” still slipping by the Whittier ends, and plunging Wally Chisholm, slashing holes in the line for five and ten yard gains. The bewil¬ dered Quaker bunch made vain attempts at stopping the headlong rush of Seay’s team, but every time some poor Quaker would stretch out on the ground, and — “Is there a doctor in the crowd?” With the ball on the Whittier eight- yard line, Wally Chisholm smashed through the whole Whittier team for another touchdown. Again Big Steve converted. While the team were lining up for another kickoff, the half ended, Pasa¬ dena 14, Whittier 0. The second half began with the Whittier bohunks playing like mad Swedes. They lined up fast, ran better interfer¬ ences, and in all played better ball. For a time Pasadena seemed unable to fathom this attack, but after the Whittier gang had scored one touch¬ down they tightened, and kept the ball in Whittier terri¬ tory for the remainder of the quarter. (Continued on Page 4) I. FUESSLE GATHERS IMPRESSIONS FROM BIGJAME Runs Thirty Miles to Record His- Version of Whittier De¬ feat for Chronicle Vanted — A good doctor. Wynn’s no bd. \ By KENNETH FUESSLE Just the other day one of the man¬ aging editors called me up and told me to “run over and cover the Whit¬ tier game.” I was amazed, first be¬ cause the idea of running thirty miles never had entered my mind, and sec¬ ondly, I don’t know enough about the game to edify myself, say nothing of enlightening anybody else. But it turned out that he didn’t mean what he said. He wanted me to go to Whittier in a machine, and in¬ stead of getting the game, to get the crowd. I was to go with the Crowd, sit with the Crowd, yell with the Crowd, and, in short, just be one of the Crowd. So I gave up my pass, surrendered a place on the sidelines and bought a bleacher ticket. There were three thousand other people in the crowd, and one feels mighty insignificant in such a contingent. But the group itself L. PRESIDENTIAL IS ELECTION TO BE HELDJIT P. H. S. Not content with the regular election of the commission of the High School, P. H. S. is to have another election on Monday, No¬ vember sixth. This will not affect the politics of the school in any manner, but will be a straw vote for the President of the United States Preceding the election, the stu¬ dents will have an opportunity to listen to four future presidents of the United States, who are starting this early in life to make cam¬ paign speeches. Students repre¬ senting the four different parties will address the assembly, extoll¬ ing the several candidates, and supporting their platforms. These orators will, however, not be allowed to speak in an offhand fashion, but will have carefully prepared speeches. Any person who feels that he, or she, would like to campaign for the president- to-be should communicate at once with either Mr. Batkin or Mr. Ash¬ ley. Tryouts will be held on October 27 and again on October 31. This leaves only a scant week for the aspiring candidates. wasn’t nearly so interesting as the different people. But before we get to these people, I’ll give you a few impressions. The day was cloudy. A cold wind sent shudders through the awaiting throng. The atmosphere was electric with sup¬ pressed excitement. Everyone was waiting for The Game. Now the Pasadena cheer leader calls for school yells. A great wave of sound sweeps across the field, thun¬ dering defiantly at the Whittier fans some -yards farther down the line. Then, in response, the Quaker rooters send back the Big Noise, accompany¬ ing it with a great stamping that shook tfie stands. So waxed the battle between pompadoured youths who led the cheers. Adding to the general noise, Pasa¬ dena’s High School band started pump¬ ing notes into the staid Whittier atmo¬ sphere that made even the tin club¬ house rock on its firm foundations. And in reply to this, the Whittier State School band roughed things up on the other end of the bleachers. A sudden hush. Then as one man, the Pasadena Crowd rose to its feet. A hundred machines klaxoned hoarse welcome. The team trotted out to the middle of the grid. With a shrill shriek of the referee’s whistle, the game started. The cheer leader called for another yell, and ““Hit ’em high, hi) ’em low” (Continued on Page! 4) PROF. EUGENE KNOX IS ONE OF THE BEST OF Impersonations Prove One Most Interesting As¬ semblies Held of Prof. Eugene Knox gave an enter¬ tainment last Wednesday in assembly period. Those who were not present missed one of the best assemblies of the year. After Prof. Knox had been intro¬ duced by Commissioner Bob Lilley, he began his performance by giving a German piece. His expressions were like those of a circus clown and from the was he talked one would have thought lie had just arrived from Ger¬ many on the Deutchland. His second piece was about Mark Twain and some friends on a tour through Europe. Those who were present will remem¬ ber that the doctor played a prominent part in this part of the program. The third piece cut short the laugh¬ ter and everyone listened quietly until he had finished. It was about an old father and mother who had a son at the front in the Civil War. Although it was very pathetic it was played so well that many thought that this was the best part of the program. The fourth piece was the longest of them all and probably the most amus¬ ing. The name of this piece was “A Debate in the Old Country School House.” The question to be debated was, “Resolved, That the press should be suppressed.” As most of the debat¬ ers did not know much about the printing press they would wander off on such subjects as the cider press, and their social life in Boston. At the end of this piece the pro¬ gram ended and although there was great applause for more the curtains were dropped and the assembly ad¬ journed. BAND PROVES SUCCESS AT PASADENA HIGH Under Direction of Prof. Parker Band Is One of Best Musical Groups Four years ago was born an organi¬ zation destined to become one of the most important in the music depart¬ ment. A great need was felt for a band as it would help instil enthusi¬ asm at rallies and games, and would also give an opportunity for musical instruction in a branch not then avail¬ able. So in due time a band was or¬ ganized. Since that time it has de¬ veloped until it can hardly be recog¬ nized as a four year old. Under the able direction of one of the most ex¬ perienced music teachers in Southern California, the band has become one of the best high school bands in the country. In the July issue of Musical America was a picture and a very complimentary article about the P.H.S. band. The credit for the success of this organization is due entirely to Mr. H. H. Parker, for without him there would be no band. Last year the band played at prac¬ tically every football game and rally besides giving a concert at the end of the year. Several times the members have shown their school spirit by paying their own way to out-of-town games when the Student Body has not seen fit to do so. Now is a good time for anyone who plays a band instru¬ ment to join tthe band as it is badly in need of a number of instruments. Boys desiring to study the following instruments: piccolo, slide trombone, valve trombone, clarinet, alto horn, ’cello, viola, bass viol, E flat clarinet, see Mr. Parker. The use of these in¬ struments will be furnished free. KENNETH FUESSLE TO HEAD SERVICE FORP.H&WEEKLIES What will Pasadena High School venture to accomplish next? The answer is now and surprising. In Southern California, the larg¬ er high schools, in an endeavor to promote mutual interests, have in¬ stituted a plan for the exchanging of news topics. The topics are to be of interest to the schools con¬ cerned. At present there are those of San Diego and Los Angeles and will be a noteworthy addition to their various papers. Eventu¬ ally, it is hoped all the larger high schools will be active participants in this exchange. There is no obvious reason for this not being a success as at pres¬ ent its prospects are encourag¬ ing. Only the favored few have been able to gain the much desired privilege of watching our gridironites in their daily little “ruff-ups” this week. It has been a week “of steady, consistent practice in secret, and the so-called little “ruff- ups” have been real work. Every day shows a decided improvement in the and veteran-like e| NIGHT SCHOOL IS SUGGESSFULFROM ALL VIEWPOINTS Of all the advances made by Pas¬ adena High School one of he most advantageous to the general pub¬ lic is “night school.” There are eight hundred and six¬ teen in attendance and this is am¬ ple proof that this newcomer is appreciated and the fact that there are twenty-seven teachers connect¬ ed with night school is significant of its value. Among the numerous subjects offered are Spanish, practical Eng¬ lish and the Ladies’ Auto Repair class. The hours are from seven to nine and the general routine is identical to that employed in the day session. This new plan is rapidly spelling “Success.” Squad Chosen Which Is to Up¬ hold Record of P.H.S. During Coming Year OUTLOOK IS NOW BRIGHTER Work Under Coach Carson Should Produce Another Debating Title ' At last the debating season in Pasa¬ dena High is on. With the two squads chosen and the first league debate only a little more than a month off, Pasadena is now well on the way to¬ ward another championship. During the last two weeks a remark¬ able change has taken place in the prospects for debating in P. H. S. From prospects as bright as the moon during an eclipse, the outlook has im¬ proved until it is now generally con¬ ceded that Pasadena has a least an even chance in the debating league. The cause of this change was largely due to the splendid showing made by many who had never debated before. The only last year’s team members back again this year are Hyallie Fied¬ ler and Laurence Metzger, so that three-fourths of the squad must be made of new material. The fortunate eight chosen at the semi-finals to make up the first squad are: Engenia Ong, Carlos Alviar, Ray¬ mond Barton, Clark Bogardus, Miss Goodell, Lyle Hance, Richard Ham- brook, Clarence King. Those chosen for the second squad are:' Marion Laird, Elizabeth Lowstetter, Genevieve Malone, Ruth Jones, Frances Davis, Billy DeLapp, Charles Paddock, Lau¬ rence Metzger, Howard Emert, Foster Daniels, Edward Mitchell, and Donald White. Between now and December 8th there will he four squad debates, each member having two different col¬ leagues and debating on each side of the question twice. Then the two teams will be chosen, and a debate be¬ tween the teams ' and the remaining squad members. While the team members are chosen from the first squad, the second squad members still have a chance, since if any second squad member does better work than a first squadder, the second squad member is promoted to the first squad. In this way, every member of the- first squad must work to keep his place on the second squad and the second squad members must work harder to take the place of a member of the first squad. By giving each, squad member a, chance at each aide of the question, each one is fiaihiliar- ized with every angle of the question. This is one of the main features of the system which has proven so suc¬ cessful in P. H. S. The first question which the' squads will debate is: Resolved, That the policy of excluding all Chinese labor¬ ers from the United States should be abandoned. This is not the question to be debat¬ ed at the league debate as the general subject of immigration has been given out. The specific question will not be known until the first of December. Now that the debating work is well started, it is up to the Student Body to support it in the style that brings home championships. Wilkie is playing the same old style of ball, but the quality is coming to be in a class by itself. His tackling is much beyond that of last season and he is hitting the line a fullgrown bag of reinforced concrete.