The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-01-07
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

the past years work, and the future,
1917. The discussion proved highly
gratifying, both in regard to past
accomplishments and plans for the
future. The keen interest manifested
by the faculty inspired genuine en-
thusiasm among the students; and
while in some ways buildings and
equipments, for instance), they seem
short just at present, the spirit shown
Is largely redemptive.
The High School Orchestra.
The High School Orchestra which
has been but recently organized, has
had three rehearsals. This valuable
young organization is under the di-
rection of Mr. Brien Motta and the
management of Miss Julia Creary,
who is also the pianist. The violin
lists are Edward Lurton, Mercedes Ca
fiero, Lewis Tatum, C. ]. Heinberg,
John Burrow, Alex Saunders and
McHenry Jones.
For once the boys are obliged to
"come up to time" You might know
that something was afoot by the
rhythmic step and general movements
of the members, who are even learn
ing to wag their tongues in time,
and waving salutes in waltz-tinle
fashion. One boy actually gave out
this information carefully scaled and
barred. Us reticence in it?)
Everyone is glad that this pro-
gressive move has been made, and
all feel that it will surely bring
credit to the high school.
The "TattIer."
The February Tattler will have
several departments. The staff has
had a number of meetings during the
past week, and on Friday elected the
following:
Boys Athletic Editor-Toby Hersh-
kovitz.
Girls Athletic Editor = Carrie
Louise Yniestra.
Art Editor-Henry Mcclellan.
Exchange Editor-'Dot" Fulghum.
Alumni Editor-Patti Gray.
The new members met with the old
on Saturday to discuss plans for the
coming issue, and from all reports
splendid ''Tattler" may be expected.
The Parent Teachers Association.
THE Parent-Teachers' Association
which will meet January Is, will be
entertained by the High School Choir
us, the dramatic class, and the or
chestra after which an open forum
will be held.
Athletics.
Intense interest has been shown il
athletic fields this year and there
is general rejoicing over the repeated
successes of the boys football team
They won the first game of theil
basketball season held on January
with such experts for opponents a
the college boys home for the Christ
mas holidays, who have never befor
believed defeat possible, for them. 4
| lively basketball season is antici
pated, and games with outside school
have been arranged. The baseball
season which will not open unit
February will be featured by game
which are now being arranged wit
other towns.
The girls basketball season ha
been a source of great enthusiasm
Mat A games between classes are be
ing PLAYED for pennant and are call
ing for vigorous practice. On Mon
day morning the Sophomores Fresh
imen game resulted in score of %
in favor of the Sophomores. Tn
Senior Junior game registered vic
tory for the Juniors, with a sco1
of 1916.
4 Thursday afternoon a game be
tween the Freshmen and Junior team
was won by the Freshmen with
score of 1876. The Freshmen teal
played with members, the Junic
! with 5. Two Freshmen were di:
qualified during the course Of tn
game but activities proceeded with
out interruption as substitutes wei
Immediately secured.
Standing Girls Basket Ball League
! Il