Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-05-13

The program presented at the
regular weekly meeting and lunch
con of the Gardiner Rotary Club,
Wednesday noon, was one that
showed to the best advantage pos
sible the work and ability of Gardi-
ner High School students in the art
of public speaking. Three Seniors.
James Booker, President of the
Student Council, Samuel Slosberg,
and Arthur French gave talks on
school activities while the program
was completed by the most prom
Using young violinist in Gardiner,
Albert Henderson, another member
of the graduating class. He was &C
companied by Miss katherine Des-
mond, as pianist.
Introduction of new members
opened the meeting, the Rev. FIR. P.
HI. Reardon, and Harry Goldberg
being accepted into membership. A
brief talk was given by Elmer V.
Chain, vice president of the Pea
body, Mass. Rotary Club who was
the guest of the local club for the
meeting. Mr.. Cabin, and Charles
Kinsman of the Augusta Club were
welcomed as visiting Rotarians by
Col. S. d. Soule.
James Booker was the first of the
High School students to speak, and
gave a lucid and extremely interest
ing talk on the work of the school
organization of which he is presi-
dent. The Council, is made up of the
presidents of the classes, managers
of athletic teams, heads of school
organizations, as well as representa-
tives from each of the four classes.
There are committees for the vari-
Gus school work, such as Student
Welfare, Public Service. Grounds.
These committees have definite du-
ties and carry on their work with
enthusiasm and efficiency. Practi-
cally all of the school activities are
sponsored by the Council, and in
innumerable cases its work has
proven most valuable to students and
the school as a whole.
Samuel Slosberg was the next
speaker. and gave a talk on Re
sponsibility' taking the subject from
the angles of his responsibility as a
student, as member of the student
council. and as a member of the
graduating class. The sentiments eX-
pressed by him augured we'll for the
acceptance of future obligations and
responsibilities as citizens by BOYS
and girls who are now students in
Gardiner High. He also referred to
his duty in the class room, and his
responsibility as student.
Arthur French, another prominent
Senior, and also a member of the
debating team addressed the Club
on the topic: What I Have Gained
in My Four Years at High School,
and proceeded to show in a most
interesting fashion the advantages
he had gained by taking four year
course at Gardiner High. namely eX-
perience a sense of responsibility,
higher education, and better
chance on the road to success. Each
one of the boys used to advantage
all of the points brought out in their
debating work, and their talks were
straightforward and sincere. Albert
Henderson. the Violinist, gave two
selections which We're heartily APP
plauded by the appreciative Rotari-
ans. The members were all of the
unanimous opinion that the pro-
gram presented by the boys was one
of the best that the Club has en-
joyed, and considering the speakers
on national fame that have been
neafd IN the CITY tlllS Is SINCERE
compliment. Principal Taylor of
Gardiner High also came in for his
share of the appreciation. as he has
coached the debating team this year
and taken a keen interest in its
activities.
The singing which is now under
the direction of David f. Kelley, has
been especially enjoyable and pep
py the last several meetings and ii
was no exception on "Wednesday.