Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-04
TROPHIES FOR ATHLETICS
Those Donated to High School by
Graduates Formally Presented.
BRINGS OUT A LARGE ASSEMBLY
Principal Gran, Among other speak
ers, Points out value of Clean
Athletics as an Adjunct
TO school Work.

That athletics are not a dead issue at
the high school was forcefully demon
strated Monday afternoon. when fully 100
teachers, students and alumni OF the insti-
tuition, all that could find seats or stand
ing room In the schools largest assembly
room, gathered to witness the presentation
OF the 1903 trophies that were donated by
last years graduating class Cor annual
competition in athletics. Several strong
addresses on athletics were delivered, and
the whole affair proved to be most success
ful from the viewpoints Of both school
and alumni.
Ben Cherrington, the instructor of
athletics and debating on the high school
faculty, presided. introducing the speakers
and making the necessary explanations
concerning the gift to the school. Miss
Grace Mcbride. 'Os, opened the program by
rendering two well-received violin select
lions, Miss Eloise West playing the accom-
paniments.
Athletics were emphasized as the school
activity, which the presenting class wished
TO benefit by It's gift OF the handsome
sterling silver loving cup, solid gold and
silver medals. Mr.. Cherrington, in his
opening remarks. told Of the athletic
reputation held by the class Of 'os and OF
us " n -
I'm the shape Of a group Of athletic trophies
He then introduced Ralph s. Doud, chair
man of the 1908 committee that was APP
polnted to take charge OF the money set
aside for the benefit of Omaha High school
athletics, who read the conditions of gifts'
The athletic board of faculty members
is made the custodian OF the trophies under
the condition of the gift. The cup and
medals are to be contested for yearly the
! former by classes and the latter by IN
dividuals, and winning them three times In
succession is specified as necessary to
secure permanent possession.
Conditions TO Win.
A class basket ball tournament and in
door and outdoor track meets between the
two classes will determine which class
shall be the yearly winner of the cup, and
each year the winning class will have its
numeral engraved on the beautiful trophy
The yearly winner Of the gold medal will
be the best, all-around athlete discovered
during the year in track and field con-
tests. As second award in these contests,
a handsome silver medal is provided. Both
medals are made to be worn on leather
straps as watch fobs, and were made to
order by a local Jeweler. The design is q
oAlLPi0 OhN u "a AtNNf
the Inscription 'OS Athletics, o.. H. s." in
heavy raised letters.
A brief speech of presentation was made
by President Merle Howard Of the class OF
'O8, after which he turned over the trophies
to Principal e. u. Graft, who accepted
them on behalf of the school Clean ath-
letics, conducted under the proper super
vision and as a side activity Of school
life, were lauded by Principal Graft, who
said that such sports were a credit and
benefit to any school. He praised the pres
ent high standard of athletics and scholar
ship existing in the high school and ex-
p~ressed\the hope that the gift of the class
of 1908 would help to keeprtbem SO.
Athletics TraininE for Life.
Last on the program was a strong ad-
dress by ID. r. Porter. a Rhodes scholar
ship man who also won recognition in
athletics while at school, and who Is now
an international field secretary of the
Young Mems Christian association. His