Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1915-02-04

that we justify basket ball on the
ground that it meets with popular APP
proval. 1t is justified on the
ground that it furnishes an outlet for
physical energy and aids in physical
development; on the ground that it
furnishes wholesome recreation; and on
the ground that it helps in maintaining
a good school spirit. Since so many
pupils have an opportunity to play the
game it can not be said that few have
monopoly on it, as is so frequently
charged in many forms of atheletic ac-
tivity. In order to keep proper bal
ance between study and play we do not
permit any games in the gymnasium on
study nights.
i Up-to-date, the high school has played
only four outside games, two boys and
two girls games. In addition to these
there has been one Sth grade game,
which, however, was played in double
header with the high school girls, max
ing four games in all to which admis-
sion has been charged. There may be
three or four more games played, yet
at the present time only one is schedul-
ed. Those who may think we are hav-
ing too many basket ball games are
| probably confusing high school games
with the games played by the town
boys.
4 During the football season, four
games were played. This form of
athletics was supported sufficiently
well by the public to pay for itself
We were aware of objections to the
game but we were also confronted by
: those who desired it just as strongly
: so that we could only leave the ques
ton to the individual student and his
= parents as to whether he should play
I the game. No one was urged or re
lquested to play against his parents
> will. A comparison of grades made by
the boys during the football season
9 with those made during the preceding
season when there was no football
shows no falling off in work as re
y suit of the game. This is true of the
team as whole, though it is true that
: some took a slight slump in their work
g while Others did better work.
d Another form of school activity which
/ is taking prominent place in the higl
t school is the literary work of the tive
y literary societies. Rivalry is beginning
to develop between these two SOCIETIES
and ere long we hope to see some hotly
contested debates. There is constan
d Improvement in the programs being
G given. In addition to the debate eacl
It program may have an essay, speech
y a defamation, and musical number
d Programs are held every two weeks il
d the auditorium. The next will be he'll,
4 on next Friday at 500 +. m.
). The social activity of the high schoo
h this year has been very light. No reg
9 ular school party has been held Their
: have been three receptions, however
t One of these followed basket bal
e game, hence was very short. As t.
t outside parties, we disclaim any connec
tion as school 1t is matter tina
falls entirely within the PROVENCE o.
the parents and we believe the gooc
8 sense of the parents will keep the mum
j Der Of parties within such bounds a
r will not injure the work of the student
t in school. AS teachers we much NOR
k prefer to see boys and girls attend hom
9 parties than public ones.
Next week shall probably discus
s parent-teacher associations.
J. d. f. R. RICE.