Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-21

by the members; old friendships are re-
newed and strengthened good fellowship
and sympathy are established stronger
feeling of responsibility and realization
of the true dignity of work are engendered
in the minds of the younger members. who
meet those older and more experienced,
while the older minds profit by contact with
youth and enthusiasm
The officers have had a stanch and able
ally In Mr. Davis, the principal, whose
time, labor and executive ability have not
been spared IN the service of the associa-
ton. Indeed, it may be said that every
member of the school faculty encourages
the alumni in the establishment of an IN
stitution which, it is believed, is destined
to play so important part in the business
world
The Officers.
The officers are particularly well chosen.
They represent not only tact and ability,
but have abundant supply of school
spirit. 1t seemed peculiarly appropriate
that Mr.. Hermon Charles Metcalf should
be chosen first president of the association
as he was, during two years, president OF
the first class which graduated from the
Business High School. Mr.. Metcalf is not
Washingtonan. He was born in Lansing,
Iowa, in May, 1872. but came to this city
in September, 1889. He entered the Bust
ne IS High School and graduated In June,
1891. After graduation he engaged IN ire
real estate and Insurance business, put
Bank. During this time and since he has
been actively interested in religious ana re-
form organizations of the District he was
assistant secretary of the Y. NJ. c. A. IN
1S96 and 81, and secretary of the District
Christian Endeavor Union in 1916. AL pres
ent Mr. Metcalf is in the quartermaster's
department of the army
The secretary, James F.. West, 10 WhofA
the Alumni Association in its present form
owes its origin, is some four years the
junior of Mr. Metcalf. He was born in
Washington, d: c.. May Is, 1876 His fath-
er was from TennessJ e, his mother from
Virginia. Both parents died before his sew
enth year, leaving their son entirely alone
But his ambition for an education was
gratffied in 1893. when he entered the BuSl-
ness High School. During his second year
in the school Mr.. West was editor of the
school paper. the Balance Sheet; manager
of the foot ball team and librarian. After
his graduation IL '95 he was employed in
the office of Woodward & LothrOp. Later,
Mr.. West found employment in the law
office of L. Cabell Williamson whence he
has entered the National University Law
School. Mr.. West. as well as the president
has been actively engaged in y. NJ. G. A.
work. He was for time acting general
secretary. and did valuable work in tn
canvass for funds for a new building He
Is 1t present in the ordnance bureau of the
War Department.
The assistant secretary, Miss Carolie c.
Robinette, Pennsylvania, graduated from
the Business High School in 1893 and from
the Eastern in 1895. She received a diplo-
ma from the Normal School in 1896 and
has since been member of the Business
High School faculty. She, like the other
officers, is peculiarly fitted for her posi-
ton, since by reason of her connection
with the school, both as pupil and teach
er, she has wide acquaintance with the
graduates, and through her work in the
Christian Endeavor Society, In which she
has held many important positions, she has
extensive experience with methods.
Prospects for Success.
With the success already won, with
bright prospects Of further success, the
association bids fair to become al its pro-
motors hope for tia great factor in the life
of the school, an assistance both to those
who are entering upon their business ca
reers and to those who may desire ad-
vancement, convenience to the business
man who needs competent assistants.
The executive committee, composed of
one member from each class, consists of
j. GOckeler. 81 Robert H. Young '92
chairman; William H. Alburger, '93; II. c.
Wilson, "a Paul E. Seman, 30; Lee Ross
9G; Maude Watkins, 81; William B. Kerk-
ham, '9S; May l. Mcguire, 90 1t now has
IN hand arrangements for the first annual
banquet, to be given at no distant date.
From the present outlook it will be an
occasion of much meaning for the associa-
ton Men prominent in business circles will
make addresses