The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-12-14
Christmas Roll Call.
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

The Conservation Day and British
Day program was combined and rem
dered at the town auditorium Friday
afternoon. The children were given
only a short notice and had not pre-
pared some of their recitations very
we'll. Then, too, the principal failed,
though not Intentionally to call on
one of the boys who had an excellent
recitation in store for us. But all of
our shortcomings were more than
overbalanced by the very excellent ad
dresses made by Prof. O'Flynn and
Rev. Cullen.
The school headed by the principal
carrying large U. S. flag marched in
double file to the auditorium. The
meeting was then called to order and
the objects of the same stated. Next,
we sang "The Star Spangled Ban
ner" led by Miss Oaksmith. After
hearing Mr.. Hoover's message read
by Hazel Best, Ollie Howery gave US
a splendid recitation. Uncle Sans
Home Message was then read by Hill
da Morrill,, after which Ben Radeke
gave us a recitation on the American
Flag. Seven girls then came forward
and sang "God Save the King" We
now had real lesson in patriotism
by Prof. O'Flynn on the history of
the American Flag. He also paid
beautiful tribute to Great Britain for
the part she had in winning the war.
Ben Radeke had the honor of hold
ing the flag while Prof. O'Flynn
taught the lesson which was very in
teresting and instructive to all. The
lesson being over the pupils stood up,
and saluted the flag and sang,
America" We then saluted the flag
again and wre seated.
Rev. Cullen now came forward and
gave us a very excellent address on
"England's Part in Winning the
Great World War" According to his
address America is indebted to Eng
land for protection, for preservation,
for everything. New York would
now be nothing but heap of ashes
had it not been for England's part in
the war. His address was enthusiastic,
interesting and instructive from start
to finish.
The principal then made some an
nouncements and again called in the
girls to sing. They sang "The Battle
Hymn of the Republic which ended
the program for the evening.
The attendance is improving. The
record for the last week follows: First
grade 95.3 per cent; second, 81;
third, 81; fourth, 92.4; fifth, S7.2;
sixth, 94.3; seventh, 1913; high
school, 92.2; entire school, 90.7. The
ow percentage Of attendance in the
seventh grade was caused by 50 many
being out on account of sickness. The
attendance should be far better this
week.
The pupils are now making prepa-
ration for the Junior four minute
men contests to be conducted in the |
school. A contest will first be con- |
iucted in every grade and certifi- |
'ate of honor awarded to the success |
'ul contestant. The four successful |
contestants of the first four grades
Will have a final try-out at the au- |
iItorium and prize will there be
awarded the best four minute men.
Seven other four minute men will
hen come forward, one at a time
md according to grade, and deliver
our minute talks The judges will
hen make their announcement and
'rizes will be awarded.
The Basket Ball team has been or
'anized by electing Raymond Abel,
aptain, Prof. LaCour is giving the
oys a little judicious practice everv
ay' which means that the boys will
make good showing in the first real
anne.
Our quota Of six Red Cross bedside
aOies are now ready for shipment.
llss lone Robinson has kindly con-
ented to make picture Of the ia.
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