The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-02-25

A test was given in Miss Montieth's
first hour geometry II! class, Thurs
day, for those who wished to boost
their grade. Few' took the test be-
cause most of the students in that
class receive ''A'' grades.
! Many of the high school students
enjoyed their vacation playing basket
| ball at the ~"
DR.. Samuel Elliot, head of the Uni
tartan movement, entertained Topeka
high school in a special assembly,
Monday, February 20. DR.. Elliot is
the son of DR.. Charles Elliot, eX-
president of Harvard university.
He showed the correct means of
giving and getting an education. His
main points were - pursuit is bet
ter than achievement, that being prac-
teal is not sufficient, and that there
! is no end of knowledge as there is in
physical growth.
The girls of Miss McMillen's sewing
| classes have made the sewing room in
the south building attra ctive with cur
| tains and pictures. Mr.. Buckles fur
| girls themselves made. Pictures were
| purchased with a collection made in
, the sewing classes last term.
The sophomore class held meet
ing Monday, February 20, for the
! purpose of electing officers for the
new term. The following persons
were elected: Mitchell Foster, presi-
dent; Mary Stitt. vice president; Helen
/ Clary, secretary; Gilbert Robe, treas
urer; David Swearingen, World re-
porter: Mildred Adams, sergeant-at-
I'armss
! The typewriting classes have been
doing outside work for members of
the faculty. The work is distributed
among the pupils of the class SO as
not to overburden any one person.
The second hour girls. gym class
has challenged the fourth hour to
volleyball game Thursday afternoon,
February %, in the high school gym
nasium. The third hour class will play
the fifth hour class the same day.
The girls first hour dancing class
is divided into groups. The technique
is taken together; but the gym III
girls do not dance with the gym "
girls. The IFS have just finished the
dance "Pavlowa's French Doll Dance"
The Tvs are working on the dance
''Valse Romantique."
Most Of the pupils have seen and
appreciated the new shelf and bulletin
| holders in the library. The shelf is
the work of the woodworking depart
ment which is under the supervision
of the instructor, Albert H. Winter.
Miss Marie Crawfords Spanish
classes had an eXtemporaneous debate
oR the subject, Resolved: That wom-
an has no right to vote All the
arguments were given in Spanish, the
boys. taking the affirmative and the
girls, the negative. No decision was
reached.
The scene for one of the stories
which Miss Crawford's Spanish "
students are taking, is laid in Gra,-
NADIA. Miss Crawford is illustrating
the story by showing pictures of Ora
NADIA and the Alhambra.
E. L. Hendrix, penmanship instruc-
tor. is teaching his pupils to write
rhythmically. Records are played on
photograph. The plan is proving
satisfactory.
The Hi-Y will hold its usual meet
ing next Monday night at 1880. Eu
gene Olander will have charge.
The members of the first basketball
team had their pictures taken Wed
nesday afternoon. AS this picture did
not turn out well another sitting was
required.
Large attendance at the high school
this term has deprived d number of
pupils of seats in assembly. Hereto
fore seat has been assigned to each
student; but this term all the seats
are taken and about IS must sit on
the steps of the balcony.
The algebra " class of Miss Minnie
Stewart has started its graph work of
the term. Theoretical and practical
graphs will be made.
The high school paper '"T. H. S.
World' was issued on Thursday in
stead of Wednesday this week be-
cause of the holiday on Wednesday.
The T. H. S. quintet met its first
league defeat of the season at Hor-
ton last Saturday night with the score
of 1881. By winning this game. To-
peka would have clinched her hold on
the pennant; as it is. the champion
ship game will be played Saturday
night. February Is, in the high school
gymnasium when Horton plays a re-
turn game at Topeka. A capacity
crowd is expected as both teams are
strongly supported.
The high school cafeteria has IN
creased its patronage since last term.
were served. This term it is estimated
that about 500 patronize the cafeteria
daily.
The unsatisfactory work report
came out at The end of this week. This
is a list of those pupils who have been
doing unsatisfactory work the first
four weeks of the term.
Miss Peers Classes in clay model
ing are using living models to work
from instead of the charcoal and PEN
sketches.
Jack Bingham and Paul Pinet, two
Topeka high school students, have left
school for this term. Both of them
are expected back next fall.
A thirty minute sketch entitled
Suppressed Desires was presented
! Friday, February "a, at the assembly
period by Professor and Mrs. E. D.
Schonberger of the dramatic depart
ment of Washburn college. They were
ably assisted by Miss Kathryn AL
baugh- The acting was good and the
sketch made a decided hit with the