The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-02-26
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

Monday, February IL, opened new
term, and high school people went to
work with a vim.
Monday, February 10, and Tuesday.
February 20, brought another vaca-
ton, but Wednesday came around
with its regular work, only more so.
An Innovation.
, The introduction into the high
school of P. H. S. caps. arm-bands,
and pennants in school colors, ma
room and white, has resulted from the
ever growing P. H. S. school spirit
Maroon and white is the cry, and
there has been a continual rush to
secure the paraphernalia from the
agent, Herbert Matthews.
Home Economics Department.
The domestic science and are girls
are now especially busy. The Senior
girls are beginning to plan their
graduation dresses. mo need TO say
how industriously they expect to
work.)
The domestic science and art classes
together are soon to entertain the
Parent Teachers Association. Doubt
less this will bring an added fervor
to the already enthusiastic parents.
The supper given by these untiring
school girls, under the direction of
Miss Helen Carter and Miss Rex
Todd, Saturday evening, brought
more evidence Of the unfailing school
and class spirit. Four tables were
arranged-Senior, Junior, Sophie
more and Freshmen. Each was at
tended by its devotees of the culin-
airy art, who did their best as mag
nets to secure patronage for the add
ed glory of their several classes. The
tables were artistically decorated in
the class colors, indicative of the
keen but good-natured class COMPETE
ton.
The supper, given for the purpose
of raising money for a much-needed
refrigerator, was most kindly do
mated. The hall itself, the Victrola,
the tables, chairs, and the materials,
all were loaned; not to mention the
services of Miss Genie Carter, whose
gumbo and chowder became famous.
Music Class.
The music class again rendered its
services at the Art Exhibition. on
Saturday night.
Efforts are being made to change
the class hour from 11:30 a. m. to
p. m. so that the meetings may be
held at the school building instead
of at the Knox Presbyterian church,
as heretofore. The days, Monday
and Tuesday, will remain as before.
The 'NTattler."
General satisfaction was expressed
at the last "Tattler," the Sophomore
number. Much credit is due the edi-
tos for their careful discrimination of
articles, and their constant attend
ance of the numerous staff meetings.
The staff has already begun work on
the Junior number, to appear about
the middle of April. The next meet
ing will be held at 9 o'clock sharp
in the Y. M. c. A. class room, on
Monday. A full attendance is ex-
pected.
Athletics.
The changed schedule has made il
little different to continue the ath-
letic work.
The manager of the Boys Athletic
Association, George Hartman, has
/ written to Barton Academy, Mobile
and to Sidney Lanier High School
Montgomery, trying to arrange bas'
ketball games, but as yet has re.
ceived no reply.
Girls basketball has been hiuderec
by the afternoon session and the
closing of the Armstrong building
Three more games of the series are
yet to be played-Senior- Freshman
s Senior Sophomore, and Junior Fresh
: man. The Junior Freshman game vii
t be played Monday.
Washlngton's Birthday.
t A part of the first period Thursday
= was devoted to the celebration Of
= Washington's birthday. Patriotic
e feeling is especially welcome at this
3 time.
: Dramatics.
!. The Seniors, at class meeting
: Wednesday, decided to put on a Sen.
= Tor play. They selected "Aaror
/ Boggs, Freshman" a Gomez of col
| lege life, in three acts. selections
e for the cast will be made in the frs
r week of March, during which tins
= trials will be made by the coach, Mrs
= A. c. Reilly. The regular work Of
the dramatic club will go on as be-
fore.
The Orchestra.
I The High School Orchestra has hat
numerous engagements in the pas
two weeks. The practices have beer
= continued as usual, and especia
! credit is due to the leaders, whC