The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1901-04-03
High School Bulletin.
EDITORIAL sTArr.
Editor in Chief Clement Flynn;
Assistant Editor-Ralph Kir


Assistant Editor Ralph Kirk.
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Although we are conscious Of the fact
that each season allotted to us by the
Almighty has its own peculiar beauties
which renders u dear to us, still we
also realize that each one has certain
periods when these beauties are the
more keonly appreciated. We have
now entered upon that season when na-
ture seems to have assumed u now garb
and to have diiruscd more vivid spirit
Of enjoyment into all our senses, which
renders existence living poem. How
wistfully do wo look forward to that
time when the song of the robin Is
waited tO our ears on the morning
breeze, for then we shall be able TO am
nounce with an oxulting heart that
Spring has arrived. And then, who
has not experienced the gentle and
serene Influences Of calm spring even
ing when, for the first time, we hear the
frogs, natures musicians, raising their
anthems Of joy over the resurrection Of
nature to life.
Spring is the most beautiful senson of
the year, and yet to us there is always
mournful and pathetic spirit mingled
with its coming for IT. is at this time
that we are seized with longing To
roam In the meadows and bask In the
sunshine so TO speak, and as these poet
ic moodings are not recognized by the
school statutes, there arise conditions
which result In six hours not constitute
ing days work. Moral: DO not let
the sun beams divert you from the path
that leadeth unto learning.
At the present time the attention Of
the school board Is being occupied in
forming plans, and discussing suggos-
tiOns that have been offered in regard
to the erection Of the new school build
ing. Timely suggestions have been
offered in regard to the system OF heat
ing, the arrangement of the Assembly
hall and various other affairs, but much
To our regret, we have not heard any
thing mentioned In regard to the ar
rangements for the seating of the
scholars. Hitherto the single scat sys-
ten has been i'm use. but experience has
taught that It's main recommendation
lies In it's taking up room that might be-
prolitably utilized for other purposes
While IL might hc advuntageuusly util-
lied in the lower rooms. whore the
pupils are small, it Is not suited for the
larger scholars who require more than
one and Il half feet upon which to work.
In consequences Of this lack of room the
pupils must adapt themselves tO the
conditions, aud as II result, when they
arrive at mntured growth they will
possess forms likened unto crooked elms.
Therefore. we advocate the returning
tn the double seat, or perhaps, what
would be botter, the retaining Of the
present systcm-tabcs-wh our
short experience proves to be excellent
a. sI.N 4. T.,
system Is in vogue in any school or not
yet II it isn't that should not condemn
its adoption by us. 1t would give the
pupil more working room, more com
fort, and be great improment over
the barbarous systems OF the past
Caroline Belle Nichols. one of the
leading elocutionists on the American
platform, has been engaged to give one
Of her rccitals for ;he benefit Of the
school on Monday evening, April 8.
The Juniors are having troubles Of
their own just at present, as they are
now engaged in the arduous task Of
selecting pieces to 'spell-bind" the
judges on the evening of the Junior
contest for the coveted prize.
II might be well to note, as timely
suggestion, that but five weeks of the
school term remains.
The Seniors have their orations well
under way, with some completed.
While we have been under many disad-
vantages, still we hope to be able to
interest our friends, at least, at com
mencement.
Several from the High School have
boen i'll the past week; Miss McGaw '01,
Miss Alley '03, Miss Coda King '03.
Misses King and Alley are with us this
week, but Miss McGaw will be confined
to her home for few days. We hope
it will not be long.
Prof. Lenkerd was on a "trip thro the
western part Of the state the last of last
week, and arrived home the first of this
week