The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-25
SHORTRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL.

The Dali Echo has purchased some new
type.
Hugh Jones is again in school, after
brief illness.
Edna Schermer has returned to school
after short illness.
Olive Fitch has gone to Cincinnati to take
up the study of photography.
Mr.. Jack Hathaway furnished the entire
programme for Room B recently.
Carl Brickert recently gave an inter-
esting character sketch in Room b.
The NJ l. Club of Girls met at the home
of Miss Helen Noll Wednesday afternoon.
Little Dorothy Ladley sang in Room B
one afternoon this week and was much en-
joyed.
gave Room d very interesting talk on the
Argentine Republic.
Thomas Cathro, who has been appointed
a lieutenant in the regular army, was
visitor at school this week.
Mr.. Charles S. Thomas. teacher of senior
English. has gone to Louisville, where his
grandfather is critically i'll.
Room recently enjoyed a musical pro-
gramme composed of numbers by Miss Mar
garet Cook, Eva Hornaday and Walter
Nonnegut.
The Junior class meet this morning and
discuss plans for the reception to the class
of 1902. Other important business will be
transacted.
Professor Hubbard used the blue pencil
on the copy for the Friday Echo this week
in the absence of Mr.. Thomas, who is the
regular censor.
Miss Hall, who has been ont of school on
account of illness. may be able to resume
her duties next week She is instructor
of one of the English classes.
Ethel Rowland has returned to school
after prolonged absence. Major Downing
a former student, has won the champion
ship in fencing at the University of Michi-
gan.
The juniors are beginning to talk of a
reception for the outgoing seniors. Several
suggestions have been made and the popu-
lar idea at present seems to be trolley
ride
The Oratorical Club held its regular meet
ing in Room A Wednesday afternoon. The
speakers all did well. Those who delivered
orations are Ernest Cohn. Ralph Blatchley
Sumner Clancy, Cecilia Koehler and Ward
Fisher.
Mabel Charpie has rendered her resigna-
ton as assistant on the staff of the
Wednesday Echo. She has been on this pa
per since X was first issued this year in
September. Louise Milligan will succeed
her.
Webb Adams got out the Friday Echo
this week. in the absence of the leading
editor. This paper will put out another
special edition. but ii is said that it will
be free from anything yellow" The spe-
cial issue will be a contest number and
will appear next Friday morning
The Shortridge Highl School Senate will
meet as usual in its chamber Room d, this
afternoon at Ais, and the session will no
doubt be an interesting one. The newly
elected officers assume their duties at to-
nights meeting and il is said some pre-
pared speeches will be delivered on the
DISTINGUISHING bill.
The senior class has elected James Gipe
and Paul c. Edwards TO speak at the grad
uating exercises in June. The choice was
a very popular one. as both students are
well known in school circles. The former is
prominent in Oratorical circles, while the
latter is we'll known in literary depart
ments The list of speakers at commence
ment is now complete and includes Charles
s. Lewis. Gertrude Baker, Ethel Sahm.
James Gipe, Maggie Strack and Paul Ed
wards.