The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-05-21
NoRTHFIELD SCHOOL NEWS.

The Eighth Grade completed their State
Examinations Wednesday, and from what
could be gathered from their teacher. Miss
Marts, they have not only done wei, but also
done better than classes which preceded
them. We congratulate them and their swor-
thy Instructor (Surely this and the reports
of the average from all the other rooms, puts
an end rather abruptly to those. being in the
minority but yet who exist just the same.
who predicted the sacrifice of the three
RS at the altar of Music and Athletics.
"The Proof of the pudding is in the eating. -
Did Mortified ever have such a banner
year? Let US sum up their accomplishments
in a few words. Firstly, let us mention the
large increase in attendance which necessi-
tated the procuring of a sixth teacher and
the probable necessity Of a seventh next year.
Secondly. the institution of the lunch room,
which by the way is considered one of the
best in the State in a rural school. Thirdly
the winning of the Cyrus Cobb picture of
Lincoln art the contest at Bargaintown.
Fourthly, the championship of Northfield
over the other schools along the shore in
baseball among the boys and bat ball among
the girls. Filthy. the examination returns
in academic subjects. Sixthly. the winning
of the silver cup at the Music contest at
Hammonton, May IA. Seventhly, the win
ming in the Athletic field at Hammonton of
LIST prize in Boys Grammar School in the
100 yard dash and the u mile run, of End
prize in the boys relay race, and Sd prize in
the running broad jump. The only other
contest entered by the boys in which they
did not get recognition was the baseball far
IuIOW. NHtn VIC tOuoldtI ludI NOIIliiciu
was not only competing against schools of its
own size, but also against large school sys-
tens, most of which employ Special Physical
training teachers, such as Egg Harbor, Min
otola, Ventnor and Hammonton, we must in
deed feel g~ratifed at the results. Great
credit is due Mr.. Murray II. Bennett, who
gave his time gratuitously to the boys for
the good of the cause. As for the winning
Of the silver cup no one can imagine what
that meant to the Mortified Glee Club. The
first two years they entered the contest, they
were the only school competing against Vent
nor and they lost. Last year several schools
competed, and Mortified had to be satisfied
with a 'close second" This year, having
been refused financial aid just at the last
moment they rallied and earned their own
money to goa matter of about $50. Need
less to say, they could scarcely believe their
ears when they were announced winners.
Their leader, Mrs. Bennett, was as one In a
dream when called forward for the presenta-
ton, but the class would not let her dream
long. They rallied round her with a yell
which they themselves had composed:
"Sars aparilla. Ginger Ale. Orangeade, Pop,
Northfeld Glee Club, at last-on top %
Surely their spirit was worth commentator
as also was the spirit of Hammonton WHO
although disqualified through a technicality
cheered heartily and sincerely for Mortified
1.-THE school of good sports" The Glee Club
wishes to thank Hammonton for their earnest
best wishes for Mortified and for the manner
in which they have always received them.
Mrs. Bennett wishes to announce that there
will be an all-day party on the beach near
her home on Drexel Avenue, Atlantic City,
the 4th to the 9Th Grades inclusive. at an
early date not yet fixed. Watch the papers
for definite Information which may appear
at any time.