JTHS Memory Book . ur Senior year. The crowning yearfor our class, and the year which we shall alwaysthink of as representing our high school life. Socialactivity began early. It was decided that a socialhour at which the amusement should consist ofdancing, should be held every other Friday in thegirls gym. These social hours were well attendedand were very much enjoyed, especially by theSeniors. Along towards winter we gave a play, the pro-ceeds of which—over ninety dollars—went to theFrench orphans. The entertainment consisted of 33 clogging by Viola Storey and Harriet Copley; se-lections by
JTHS Memory Book . ur Senior year. The crowning yearfor our class, and the year which we shall alwaysthink of as representing our high school life. Socialactivity began early. It was decided that a socialhour at which the amusement should consist ofdancing, should be held every other Friday in thegirls gym. These social hours were well attendedand were very much enjoyed, especially by theSeniors. Along towards winter we gave a play, the pro-ceeds of which—over ninety dollars—went to theFrench orphans. The entertainment consisted of 33 clogging by Viola Storey and Harriet Copley; se-lections by the famous quartette—Olsen, Swenson,Kennedy and Spicer; an oriental scene plus DeaconTilsey; a sketch entitled Miss Civilization, anda patriotic finale. Lois Rogers, John Foley, JackMaitland, Arthur Montzheimer and FranklinLewis took the leading parts in the sketch. On April 5, 1918, we had our Senior party in theboys gym. The gym was decorated with Americanflags, streamers, palms, and, of course, our big 18. banner. Music was furnished by the high schoolorchestra, and Paul Jones figures were used to mixthe crowd. There was a favor dance in which paperflowers made of our class colors, served as souvenirsof a pleasant evening, Home Sweet Home wassounded at 10:45, but every ones desires were Along, long ways from home. On April 16, the public speaking class, consistingalmost entirely of Seniors, had a banquet at SnappsCafeteria. Decorations were carried out in thenational colors. After-dinner speeches were givenby Edwin Teale, Jack Maitland, Clark Feeney,Harold Shlensky, Violet Krusemark and ClaraGreif, with Ralph Spicer acting as toastmaster. Next came the Junior and Senior Receptionwhich was very informal due to the war was held in the boys gym, which was veryprettily decorated for the occasion. Everyoneturned out to enjoy the party, and we are gratefulto the 19s for affording us a very delightful even-ing. Our class day program June 18, was also a bigsucce
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