Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-31
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RlTH the general weather con-
Nv dihons bidding fair to bring
M a mild Easter season. both
w the pupils OF the schools and
their teachers are looking
forward to q holiday Of several days
when they can give more freedom to the
spirit OF "spring fever. which has been
gradually sweeping over every one. Fol-
lowing the Easter holidays will come the
home stretch leading to graduation,
class nights and promotions.
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"Strongheart," the college play which
proved SO popular several seasons ago.
when Robert Edeson was starring in
1t. has been selected for presentation
by the students Of Mckinley Manual
Training School for their spring enter
tainment. This is regarded as a big
production for high school boys and girls
to undertake. but the friends of the
school declare they are equal to the
task which they have chosen. 1t is to
be produced in the ballroom Of the New
Willard Hotel. Nelson McKernan is
chairman OF the committee In charge.
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A. NJ. Chesley Of the Y. NJ. c. A. made
the principal address at meeting of the
Parent-Teachers' Association Of the
eighth division. held at the, Jefferson
School Tuesday evening: general dis
the parent should hold to the teacher and
as to how the parent can best aid the
teacher. A vote Of thanks was rendered
the Misses Grigsby for their part in the
musical program. w. A. H. Church
Section 900 of Business High School was
presented with banner Thursday morn
ing for having sold the largest number
Of tickets at the school luncheon, held
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that about 500 had been received. This
Is larger amount than has ever been
made before on any similar event ever
held at the school.
Miss F. s. Hay. member Of the faculty.
Miss Emma L. wharfage, the member
of the winning section who had sold
more tickets than any other member of
lance.
Two spiral staircases are being built in
the rear Of the assembly hall Of McK1n-
ley Manual Training School, leading
from the balcony to the first floor. The
criticism had been made regarding the
safety Of the assembly hall in case OF fire.
With the addition of these staircases the
hall will be we'll equipped in both front
and rear.
The senior class Of Central has decided
to give q play class night 1t probably
will be "She Stops to Conquer"
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The first Of the interhigh school base
ball games will start Immediately after
the Easter holidays, April 10. The first
game will be between Eastern and West.
ern The remainder Of the games Will
be played as follows: April %. Tech and
Central; April 26. Business and Western;
April 60 Eastern and Central; May 3,
Business and Tech: May Z. Central and
Western; May 10, Eastern and Tech; May
IA, Business and Central; May II. Tech
and Western; May p. Business and
Eastern.
Thirty-sx boys answered the call for
those who wanted to try for the Tech
team.
Several hundred parents took advantage
OF the parents day. held at Central
High School Friday afternoon. Teachers
and parents discussed the individual
needs Of the pupils and the best methods
Of meeting the respective needs.
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Methods Of improving Washington may
be discussed by members OF the Daniel
Webster Club Of Business High school
II plans which Principal Allan Davis mas
in mind at present materialize. Mr.. Davis