Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-12-05
High School Notes.

At tie la.t business meeting q ,iir
Star aud Crescent society the Sophomore
class was rcsarrecttd. but all attempts to
Bring ;he Freshmen class 10 life unavail'
ing. however the task will be taken up
agaiu at the next meeting At this meet
ing hotly contested election Of class
editors was held The following were
elected.
Freshmen Russell Tanner.
Sophomore James Mitchell.
Junior Nellie BelIinger.
senior Eather.ne Mckinley.
The ncw gymnasium IS fast nearing
completion aud i, IS thought that it will
soon be in readiness f5r tie baske, bali
teams 10 get to ,sork. The boys have a
very small squad to pick from but the
girls expecl to turn cut championship
team.
The following Alumni Of the High
school we're home from The University Of
Coiarado 10 spend Thank seiying Misses
Honor Plumuer. Mary Roberts, Charlotte
Nicholson and Messrs. Ernest Clayton.
Carl gnoet,ge aud Mack Roberts.
The High school IS very proud Of the
ueys departmental course OF study which
sir. Potter Instituted early IN the year.
Tie six departments English, Mashe.
III 4ties, Science. History. Latin, German
with iopf complete years work Of ore
hour per week IA each department. Can
didates for graduation must have done
al the work in some ore department
have secured a total Of y credits aud
four credits in each OF the FIRST four de
paglments. 4 credit unit Is rqral 10 tgt
fscitatiogs per week for one semester
concerHing This course of study such esti
mates as the following have bes n received
at the High school. State Department;
VERY grateful for the opportunity To-
examine The uew course q study. Nefy
much interested in the work. hope to
have a cliauce 20 discuss it personally
state Uuiv rsi'y; Schedule II erts our
hearty approval State inspect RS visit
to the idaho Springs High school this
xesr q vivid and pheasant memory
University ~ peuveF. "course Of study
exeellet,ly planned" University Of
Coloratlo; Like this course of study very
much WI be glad TO hear more from
the school. Hope TO be allowed to help
in any way we may he able to assist %
School Of Mines. We'll arranged and sat
isfaetofy any graduates of your
school will have no diGeuity IN entering
the School O. Miues.'
Prof. Hsl' has instituted an iler school
seminary for the benefit Of those students
of the first year LATIN and German CLASSES
who have exhibited an Unsuitable desire
10 hang 10 their books TIL the last call
for supper.
Miss Weaver has had charge OF the
morning exercises this week and has
royalty entertained the High school.
Thursday morning she read a very inter
esiing original story. Tuesday morning
the exercises we're opened with vocal
solo by Miss Beatrice Rule aud this was
followed with a sketch by Miss Weaver
in which she revealed the character Of
tiifirfen, members OF the High school
and the faculty through their handwrii-
ing
The Freshmen tell Us that the Profes
sor has been performing experiments IN
the physical geography class.
The Denver Chapter Of the Daughters
OF the American Revolution have just
extended an invitation to the High schoo' .
to enter a contestant in the annual essay
writing contest. The subject chosen for
this year is Some causes which led to
the American Revolution.
TIE Thanksgiving program given by
the Star aud Crescent society "Wednesday
November ,i, was decided success.
The BOYS Clee club made its first appear
snce at this program. They made great
hit in a Pumpkin Pie. and the Faculty
members aud the numbers of the Board
all gave thanks Tor the pumpkin pie
which the boys passed around.