The Delta independent., 1922-05-12
. Junior High Notes
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Among the splendid treats enjoyed
by the ]. H. S. recently, was a talk by
Mrs. C. R. Hollems who told of the ex-
periences of our contestants while CO.
ing to and returning from Denver.
Naomi Hollems and Donald Laycock
also gave detailed accounts of the
weeks events while in Denver. They
/ felt we'll repaid for their efforts which
gave them this wonderful trip and de-
clare Denver people most generous
and gracious entertainers.
Last Wednesdays program consist
ed of two parts. The first being an
address given by Miss Winona Jewell,
director of young peoples work in the
w. C. T. u, who is a master at pre-
senting truths and setting young
people to thinking about the higher
things of life The second part Of the
program was rendered by the Misses
Matthews and Nelson, Mrs. Pittser.
and Mr.. Ratekin, who sang many
beautiful selections. We are proud OF
our faculty members.
One of the biggest and best enter
tainments given by the ]. H. this year
will be the Literary contest to be CIV
en- next Wednesday and Thursday
evenings at the High School auditor
ium. Come one, come all; bring your
friends and encourage the little folks
who have worked long and unceasing-
ly to give you real literary treat.
original orations and essays, piano
| loeues and humorous readings along
with special numbers in music will
delight you. Cash prizes are to be
awarded to the winners in each class.
This being boys week. the ]. H. S.
bows we're invited to meet at the High
School auditorium during the assem-
bly period with the High School boys
where Mr.. Fairbanks and Judge Stew
art gave very fine heart to heart talks
to the boys. DR.. Grove being chair-
man of boys work in this county had
planned the meeting and acted as
chairman.
| The leaders for the Sth grade hav-
ing the highest average for two years
Junior High are: Margaret Mathers,
| first with an average of $685.
Naomi Hollems, second. with an aver,
age grade of 94S4. About ten others
| nave an average apo'S W.
The boys OF the town and commun'
ity attended a reception given by the
Rotarians at the Lincoln Assembly
Tuesday evening. Good talks, music
nv the Radio, and refreshments were
served after the music and speaking.
The Junior boys and girls are drill
ing for the May day stunts to be given
between the 18th and goth OF May
| The exact date has not yet been sci
by Supt. Foster.
The faculty of the Junior High al
feel that they nearing the close OF
very successful year OF work. VIZ
regret that Miss Matthews will not bt
with us another year. She has ac
cepted a position at Gunnison. carry
ing with it a better salary than she
could get here. Then she can De a
home too. Miss Matthews has made
a splendid teacher the two years she
has worked in Junior High. She ha'
given wonderful cooperation with the
Principal, superintendent. and othel
members Of the faculty. She ha'
never shirked, but has always peel
right with US to do her part in eltnel
work or play. We wish her well II
her new field of work.
Mrs. Cummings gave a very inter
esting and instructive talk to the Jun
ior High students last week. Sht
gave the boys and girls some goot
advice which II followed, will leac
them to become better prepared mer
and women for their life's work. She
urged all to remain in school until
thew had finished their education.