Omaha daily bee., 1906-01-28
OMAHA High SCHOOL NOTES

The last week at school has been a
strenuous one for both pupils and teachers
and the respite given to all concerned by
the cessation OF examination is exceedingly
welcome Many have been made happy by
the successful termination of their work
and few mourn the losses they have sus-
tained. Although no definite Information
may yet be had as to the total percentage
OF passing grades and failures. II is gem
orally rumored about that fair showing
will be made of those who were successful.
Friday was devoted largely to the assign
ment Of classes to the pupils No grades
We're given out, as had been expected;
This latter matter was deferred until
Monday.
1t mas been generally conceded that the
method employed this year in giving ex-
All were given the same questions at the
same time, thus eliminating any posi-
biity of gaining any unfair advantages on
the part of the pupils Furthermore, all
possibility of Partially on the part OF
the teachers was done away with by the
papers by numbers. No names appeared
on any of them.
The various literary societies omitted
their regular meetings on Friday afternoon
on account Of the early hour of dismissal
OF school and also on account of the
upset condition Of things preparatory to
the opening Of the new term. However,
the Pleiades society was delightfully."- en-
tertained by the High School Male quar-
tet In return the society treated us VS.
the afternoon was most entertainingly
spent.
it's serni-annual election of officers on Fri
day afternoon. The officers chosen for
The closing year were; pres resident George
secretary, David Oberg treasurer, Da' d.
son: librarian, Guifford; sergeant-at-aTms.
Mccullough. The office of reporter was
done away with. debate Is to be held In
short time with the Webster society on
the question Resolved, That strikes In
the United States have proven beneficial
n.0Ia ho1 Tan a.
tlves OF the Demosthenian Deba ting society
were chosen by a competitive debate.
sent the society's interest In the coming
event.
per under the efficient leadership OF Miss
Fannie Arnold and Mrs Atkinson A de-
cIded improvement has been made In the
work OF the society by instituting regular
program at each meeting. Miss Helen
Sadelik favored the chorus with two vocal
selections, My Own United states by
Edwards. and who IL SILVIA by shn-
bert, which were heartily ,applauded No
less applause did Walter Hoffman receive
when he. too, sang two beautiful seiec-
mann. and The Capture OF Bacchus," by
Dudley Buck. Selma Anderson also gave
a brief but altogether interesting account
Hammer" on February the chorus is to be
favored by the unique and entertaining
program OF folk songs. The program will
OF the Board OF Education in the city hall
building and will be in charge Of Miss
Helen Mackin Other well known artists
who will appear in their several parts
are Miss Louise shsdduck4 Nioin MISS
! Ingrid Peterson. piano; Mrs. A. L. sheetz
| Mrs. Wagner Thomas vocal, and Mr. A.
| Helgren. Mr.. Lucius Pryor, MI. r Holovt.
! chiner. NJ D.. vocal woman's quartet
! will render several selections. Folk songs
Of Russia Germany italy, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland England, Ireland, Scotland
4 and Wales will be sung
! on February 5. at the regular semi
| weekly meeting of the chorus, MT Ira b.
J Penniman. choir director OF the First
! CONGREGATIONAL church. will sing the
! French national song, La Msrseillsise, In
3 French. This Is Mr.. Pennimans second
} ,nneaTance al the high school and bespeaks
! the esteem with which he is regarded
there
/ THE program rendered by the Latin so
! ctstV was an instructive as well as an en-
| Pertaining one. The topic OF the after
l Moons program was Funeral Customs
| Among the Romans.