The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1915-12-09
High SCHOOL NOTES
C. c. H. S.
AM Enloxahle Vacation.


The school enjoyed a delightful
Thanksgiving vacation. This vacation
proved a rest for all the students as
ell as the teachers. especiaiy after
the strenuous study of the past few
weeks. Some OF the students tried
their luck at the turkey shoot; others
remained at home.
The New Building.
The new building is rapidly nearing
completion. 1t is expected that it Will
be ready for occupation by the first of
the year since practically all except
the interior is finished.
Besides the spacious Manual Train
ing quarters. the building will contain
large gymnasium with a gallery for
spectators. All indoor games OF the
school will be played in this place.
Short Session.
The school has adopted a single
session for Festival Week. School
tegins at s O'Clock and continues in
session until 12:iO. The program was
arranged in forty minute periods SO
that all seven recitation periods might
be carried out
Everyone is certainly glad to suffer
the slight Inconvenience in order to be
free for the afternoons pleasure.
Manual Training.
Manual Training is making excep-
iionaIly good progress so far. All stu
Tents enrolled in this department OF
the school are becoming thoroughly
absorbed in its study. 1t is exceed
ingly interesting and gives practical
training for after life. The text used
Is Essentials of woodcraft"
All taking Manual Training are look
ing forward to the occupancy OF their
new quarters in the new building.
Report Of Study.
Eyery student reports at each OF
his several classes the amount OF time
Ient in study OF that lesson. Special
nks have been provided for this
purpose The aim of the faculty is
o have the student, do systematic
ork. and it is hoped that this will be
scompiished.
Music Club Entertains.
The Music Club OF Canon City en-
tertained the school with a delightful
ogram Monday. All appreciated
their kindness. and it is hoped that
in the future these ladies' will again
entertain us.
Franklin Little Back
Franklin Little has had a slight at
tack OF tonsilitis and was confined
II home for several days. All are
eased to see Franklin back in schoo',
BOOM BOOM! eooMi
After four veeks Of honest toll and
effort the members Of the Faculty and
the students Of old C. C. H. g.. were
repaid for their exertions Friday even
ing in the event Of the High School
Boom Every Individual OF the In
stitution was enthusiastic over the
enterprise and 1t was only thru the
hearty cooperation of all that such
high measure OF success was real.
ized.
The Faculty especially commends
the manner in which the students re-
sponded to every demand. Never was
the splendid spirit OF the school
shown to better advantage.
The Boom Of 1915" was the most
highly successful undertaking Of its
kind ever attempted In the institution,
both from the standpoint OF financial
returns as well ~ that OF fun and the
spirit OF enthusiasm.
Some appreciation OF the size Of the
Boom may be gained from the fact
that by s O'Clock Friday evening. over
twenty-four thousand tickets had
been sold.
The proceeds could be used to good
advantage in many ways, but IL is
probable the most OF the money wiz
be devoted to equipment for the new
gymnasium.
The faculty and students take this
opportunity of expressing their ap-
probation to those who so liberally
responded to requests for donations
OF every kind, and to all the citizens
of the community for their hearty sup
port and patronage.
They are grateful to those individ-
uals who sought to protect all parti-
cipants from fire. disorder. or other
annoyance. Donald Duncan deserves
special praise for his voluntary ser.
vices In the capacity OF an electrician
He has a comprehensive knowledge
of electricity and was well fitted for
the task.