The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-11-29

Craig.
Jessie Mortimer a member of the
class of '16 visited classes Thursday
morning. He is now attending bus
mess college in Hutchinson. Mr.
Mortimer was valedctorian of his
class and L. H. S. is proud to claim
him as a member Of the Alumni.
The Fresh-Sophomore classes had a
meetiny Monday night completing
plans for Fresh-Sophomore party
Wednesday evening. The Soph-
more's estimable president, Miss
Ralston, presided and committees
were appointed to arrange all details
concerning said party.
Chester recited once Monday.
/ Wanted: knowledge of person or
persons who are disorganizing tennis
rackets of certain members of the
club. One boy has had two racke.s
destroyed. Also please join the ten
mis- club if you play on the grounds.
Don't be a sponger.
Wanted A few better grades in
the English II classes. In fact more
information and knowledge of the
master play "The Merchant of Ven
ice." The grades have lately ranged
from 10 to 80. One class was given
another test. Grades were better in
the latter class.
For Sale: A god many bits of
knowledge on the Merchant of
Venice" The bits are perfectly true
according to our remembrance of
last year.-The Junior Class.
We are mighty thankful to have
electric lights in the study room
these dark, foggy days. In the south
part of the room it is impossible to
see without thir aid.
Earl Craig former student and foot
ball player has been seen an the L.
H. S. gridiron several afternoons this
week. He will play with the home
team against Guymon town team
here Thanksgiving day.
Most of the students will spend the
holidays at home. The boys in the
country will find plenty to do in the
fields and it may be that many of
the students will do their bit to-
ward gathering the harvest
1t is rumored that Albert Augerot
will join the navy. We do not print
this as authentic, but as heresay.
Albert is good strong student and
conscientious worker. He has prov
ed his worth on the field and in the |
class room. AS a senior, nearing
graduation, we should hate to see
him go.
What is the high school thankful
for? Laying aside the frivilous we
say seriously how glad we are that
we are permitted to go to school. Few
realize the benefits of high school
course, taking it for lack of some
thing better to do. We say few. |
Most girls and boys are here for a |
reason. High school is a means to
an end and that end is not merely |
The word commence
ment carries with it more signifi-
canoe than we realize. There is
nothing completed but it is simply a
In 1870 there were ITO
high schools in the country. Now
there are 10000. Secondary educa-
ton is no longer a privilege as it was
in our grandparents time: it is now
a necessity. But we started this
article to tell of the things for which
we are grateful. We are glad that
we do not have to practice Zeppelin
drills as our friends across the water
10. The spirit of good will, democ-
'acy and congeniality that prevades
The high school is a wonderful asset
Affairs move smoothly and every
body is glad to be alive and a student
in Liberal High School.
Wanted: A detective to learn
Who tears up the seats in room 5.
Then the Seniors. juniors, sophmores
md freshmen had better look out.
Blanche Brown was absent from
.lasses last Thursday and Friday.
= The English III classes, were given
, test over the first two acts of
Macbeth last Thursday. The grades
we're not very satisfactory the
eachers or pupils.
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