Charlotte Pilot

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THE
CHARLOTTE
VOLUME 7 NUMBER 1 OCTOBER 10, 1938
McKNIGHT CUP PRESENTATION MADE
Wightman Wins Award
As a sincere memorial to Archie Financial Plan Falters
VIcKnight, former athletic star and
>upil ot distinguished character, the Charlottes financial plan consist-
Zharlotte Alpha Chapter of Hi-Y ng of 659 signed Coop members re-
ias established the Archie McKnight ports that only 463 are paid up.
]up. Thursday, October 6, in the Tiairman Paul Dettman stresses the
enior high assembly, the cup was point that students still have an op-
•resented by Hi-Y president Ted portunity to add their signatures to
Sailey to Arthur Wightman, who is the list, any Coop morning in home
le first to receive the award. room. To quote him: ". . . it's not
The cup goes to Wightman, de- oo late to sign up ... most of the
lared Bailey, "because, first Art has features are yet to come . . . more
le fine spirit of Archie; second, he payers are needed . . . Charlotte
ves up to the ideals that were needs at least 700 Coop members
j-chie's; third, Art is a loyal Hi-Y . let's show the stuff we're made
lember; and as Archie was, Art is of ... sign and prove your behind
resident of the Beta Chapter of it! ... "
li-Y." Betty Kobinson Incidentally, more Coop support
The cup will be on display in the is strongly required to prevent a cut
lain corridor, in memory of Olympic Star in our fall budget. This would di-
xchie, until next year when it will rectly affect all activities both ath-
jain be awarded to a deserving letic and social. Posted conspic-
ipil. Here Next Week uously on all the home room
bulletin boards a copy of Char-
Betty Robinson, one of Amer- lotte's fall term budget awaits those
[umpf Joins Growing ica's "Speed Queens" at the 1936wishing to see it. The Pilot in con-
Horticulture Staff Olympic Games in Berlin, and junction with the Coop committee
If, recently, you have been ask- winner of the 100 meters race in invites you to inspect it ... and
g your friends, "I hear we have Amsterdam in 1928, comes here take warning.
lew horticulture teacher. Who ispersonally on October 13, 1938 to
?" or "Who is that young, pleas- tell a story of sportsmanship and
t looking man I've seen around courage, athletics and action, and Dolan Delivers Drama
100I lately?" The answer is: Mr.foreign places and personalities.
illiam A. Kumpf, a grand fellow, Her talk here will be on sports- When we learned that Mr. En-
sh out of college, who has come manship in general and on her ex-right was leaving us for a short
e to help Miss Griminger in periences at Amsterdam and Berlin time, we were, naturally, very dis-
in particular. She knows well all appointed, but while his dynamic
rticulture work. the members of the teams and com-personality is greatly missed, we are
/Ir. Kumpf went to high school ments on such stars as Jesse Owens, compensated by the presence of
Buffalo and attended Cornell Eleanor Holm Jarrett, Glen Cun- amiable and energetic Mr. Dolan.
iversity for four years. He spe-ningham, and many of the foreign He promises us a highly enter-
ized in Floriculture and Orna- celebrities she has met. taining series of assembly programs,
ltal Horticulture. As for actual Since her second trip to the with one act plays both the
erience, all his spare time, dur- Olympics, groups everywhere have junior and senior high.
his college career, was spent in wanted to hear her, and she has re- A special word to all you future
il florist shops. He had a state sponded ably to all sorts of crowds, Bernhardts and Barrymores is that
>larship for one year. though she admits enjoying student Mr. Dolan is hoping to put into
Ir. Kumpf has said that he likes audiences the most, liking the re-production a three act play, which
^e. We are very happy to have action she gets from people near her will probably be given some time in
with us and wish him the best own age. December.
jck.
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Accomplishments
THE CHARLOTTE PILOT are great things. Con- "Pilot" Rebuilds Staf
Editorial Headquarters, Room 112 tinuous accomplish -
Editors and Reporters in Column No. 3 ments show a marked
ability. Seldom do we Journalism is one of the most
Kindergartners? realize that in our practical activities a school can con-
We believe that the pupils in the community, our own duct. Its rewards, in the form of
English and greater ability to write
lower years of Charlotte High do school, we have one
are numerous. Apparently many
not want to draw attention to their of few those chosen who have ability
people appreciate this, as can be
childishness by their kindergarten Let us look back over the years.
seen from the new interest in The
behavior. Running through the We find, about five years ago, a Pilot which is manifested about
halls—swarming over the staircases, young fellow serving as Junior school.
generally annoying the other pupils, High School President; modest and The most criticized organ stands
and impeding progress in the cor- unassuming, he goes about his work, a great chance of becoming a strong
ridors are not making you very doing it well and faithfully. As we factor in student life. The pap;r is
popular. Will you younger boys come down through the years, we here, and depending on the interest
find him still following that ideal of
and girls be more considerate when of the pupils, can be successful.
doing things well.
going up and down stairs? You A board of editors has been ap-
Today, we are proud to show
have five minutes to reach your pointed to share the burden of run-
that man as a symbol of our school
classes. Please wait your turn, es- ning the paper. This board has
and as our President. So we pause
pecially at the stairways. What's highly resolved to make this paper
to pay tribute, not in awe, not in
your hurry, anyway? You're only flattery but in admiration and something. I hope we may count
going to another class. Please coop- friendship, to our chosen chief, on your cooperation.
erate and help make the interim Albert LaFave. Those comprising the Board are:
from class to class a pleasant thing. \TTTT7TTTTTT TTTTTTTTTTTT T^William Graver, Harrison Fisler,
Theodore Bailey, Robert Bushfield,
Girls' Sports Rally ^Greetings From Principal WesH William Stallman, Marion Buch-
h • I am especially happy to extend greet- Hinger Ruth Donoghue, Eleanor
Tremendously Popular Hngs to you in this fine First issue of The HKohn and Robert Lohwater.
A rally open to all the girls of ^IPtlot. My sincere wish for you is good;
K- health, success in school both "on the - Over fifty people turned out for
the school on Wednesday, Septem- Hfidd and in the classroom" and happy,- the first Pilot meeting. As is ob-
ber 21, was held in the small gym. ^wholesome living. ~ vious, this number makes staff mem-
Nearly three hundred attended, at h- I am sure you join with me in orchids -
least two hundred more than were •to the Pilot staff and Mr. Westburg. bership a competitive proposition.
t Sincerely. However, we welcome anyone who
expected. Nathaniel G. West " wishes to join the competition by
The program was short. The of- LllllliJ.XlllXlllli.iJ.lllU. i turning in a story.
ficers, Dorothy Laval], vice presi- Charlotte Graduate
Those on the staff of the new
dent; Catherine Craig, secretary; Witnesses Hurricane Pilot are: Sally Bennett, Janice
and Jean Hughes, assistant secre- Phyllis Wolz, formerly of Char- Bessey, James Billings, Dorothy
tary were introduced by Grace Al- lotte High School, was one of our Brown, Dorothy Bruce, Margaret
peter, president of the G. A. A.former students who witnessed the Cameron, Marilla Carey, Julia Ann
Marion Buchinger, played a piano recent New England hurricane. A Carroll, Dorothy Clemens, Virginia
solo, and Miss Kathryn Gaffney, a junior at Simmons College, she saw Conklin, Roger Crane, Fred Curran,
graduate of Bouve, Boston School the large trees of the Fenway up- Dorothy Decaire, Stanley Durbin,
of Physical Education and Boston rooted and one fell directly in front Ellen Ely, Mildred Falone Anne
University, and director of Camp of her dormitory. Two dormitory Fleming, Leona Gage, Doris Har-
Madonna, spoke on "The Ideal Girl chimneys were carried away by the vard, Helen Hayden, Betty Hen-
in Sports." A review of the various terrific force of the wind and many derson, Jeanne M. Howe, Edna
activities included in the G. A. A. windows were broken. Kelso, Patricia Ling, Barbara Link,
program was given. Miss Davis pro- "Of course we had no heat, light George Mawson, Eleanor McKay,
vided laughs with an amusing game, or hot water for two days," she Betty Moore, Jeanne O'Connor,
after which refreshments were wrote, "and we could have only Robert O'Connor, William O'Con-
served. candles till ten o'clock; then the nor, John Pagel, Barbara Pitts,
The following sports program was watchman came and saw that they Michael Pohzzi, Jane Ragan, Walter
outlined: were all out, and everyone had toRenz, Jean Rettig, Dorothy Rowe,
Monday-Volleyball go to bed." Jacob Samenfink, Dorothy' Schmid,
Tuesday—Beginners' swimming and Also, for two days neither mail Marion Searls, June Shea, Jane Sick-
soccer nor newspapers were delivered to elco, Elwin Smith, Adelaide Snvder,
Wednesday—Life saving, beginners' the college. However, though a Lorraine Tamblyn, Ruth Tischbein,
tennis preat deal of damage was done in Don Wanjon, Patsy Waters, George
Thursday—Soccer Boston, conditions are reported to Wheten, Keith Young, Shirley
Friday—Badminton be speedily returning to normal. Chamberlain.
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Night School Bell Merry Dime Dance
V. A. Corps Overflows
Rings in New Year Opens New Season
For the small sum of fifty cents Considered by many the best With Trained Workers
i course, Night School offers par- dime dance ever held, the affair The Visual Aid Corps, under the
ents and adults a great variety of Tuesday, September 27, in the supervision of Mr. Edgarton and
rourses and so it follows that the small gym was certainly most sat- Mr. Bennett, announced Monday,,
nore courses you take the bigger isfactory. Dorothy Brown was September 26, its staff of officers for
he bargain you're getting. chairman, and genial William Mil- the fall term: President, David
For the stylish stouts, the gym ler, representing the faculty, con- Bushfield; Chief Projectionist, Ken-
:lass. It's guaranteed to make you tributed greatly to the success of neth Thompson Traffic Manager,
.limmer than the slimmest. Along the affair by joining in the dancing, Eleanor Kohn; Secretary, Marjorie
with this, to use the time for the much to the merriment of all. Halbleib.
"nost opportunities women should (Attaboy, Mr. Miller, keep it up.)
:ake up dressmaking so that when The music was good and the stu- Visual Aid instruction had its
:heir figures are ready for a size 16 dent support fair. These affairs are birth in Rochester high schools at
:hey'll have "something to wear." worth well over a dime. Come out Charlotte as an experiment. Its pur-
.Men, we're not deserting you. and join the fun. From the size of pose, to supply aids in the forms of
Come out for the athletic clubs and the crowd attending, our reporter films, slides, and radio programs to
keep up with your wife. Don't could see room for improvement. supplement classroom instruction
think your "days in the gym are The dancers who did attend had proved so successful that soon
gone forever" for one minute. More opportunity to request their favor- Corps were being inaugurated in all
attractions include drafting, print- ite numbers and also were able to high schools by the Board of Edu-
ing, and photography. persuade Kenny Knapp to pur- cation. As knowledge and effi-
chase "The Lambeth Walk for the
This voluntary "plug" is more next swing session. ciency in licensed operators is need-
than an inducement as even we stu- ed, students are especially trained.
dents realize the value of, and ap- j Training has been indefinitely post-
preciate these opportunities. Boys' Camera Club poned as the Corps now contains
The Boys' Camera Club has al- 65 members.
Optimates Plan Initiation ready begun work on the new Junior high pupils wishing to
Witan. At the meeting Wednesday,
Alpha Chapter of Optimates elect- September 28, a selection of people know more about the organization
ed officers and discussed plans for for various duties was made. The are invited to visit the Visual Aid
this year's activities at a meeting new president, Donald Dreher, and Headquarters, room 235, where stu-
held "September 19. secretary Wentworth Slobbe, were dent officers will be glad to answer
questions.
The officers are as follows: First elected at the first meeting Wednes-
Consul, Robert Lammers; Second day September 21. *
Consul, Ruth Donoghue; Scriba,
Marion Buchinger; Quaestor, Mar- Peachey Periods Feminine Photogs
jorie Halbleib; Aedile, Louise
Hughes; Nuntius, Jack Lohwater. For Homemakers Snap Busy Program
Preparations are under way for The number of students taking
:the semi-annual initiation of new the homemaking course in Char- Injecting a bit of charm into the
members and a banquet to be held lotte High has grown considerably matter of photography, the Girls'
October 14, at 6:00 in the teachers' since the course started. Camera Club is again in action. Un-
lunchroom. Dancing will prob- Miss Harriet Childs, homemaking der the guidance of Miss Katherine
ably follow the program. teacher, said that there are at least Van Alstyne, the club is off to a
Monthly meetings are also plan- a1b0o0u pt u2p5il%s r eogviesrt erlaesdt, yanea irn'sc rcelaasses eosf. wflyaisn ge lescttaerdt. pMresairdye nJt uante thLeuirf fmfirasnt
ned for the group. The two-year elective course, meeting, Eleanor Kohn secretary,
At the Rochester exposition last which may be taken by the senior and Nancy Neel, treasurer.
month advance horticulturists, with high girls, gives 10 full credits. A committee was selected to
the aid of Miss Grimminger, put on In addition to cooking and sew- draw up a new constitution, while
an exhibit of the growth of tomato ing, the course offers such handi- a program schedule to cover the
plants in chemically prepared water, crafts as knitting and crocheting. semester's work was begun. One of
and a striking display of lawns At present the girls are busy at the first tasks will be the making of
which received praise from fans and the art of preserving foods. One of a printing box. Assignments to
leading florists. pupil in the 7th grade, having pre- cover the Charlotte-West game, the
Accompanying this, the V. A. served peaches in a jar, failed to senior high girls' rally, and to make
Corps showed the color film they preserve the jar when she acci- a pinhole camera were issued. A trip
have made of our horticulture class- dently dropped it in the front hall to the classes conducting courses
The film starred Lloyd Chase recently. The girls, however, have in photography at Edison Tech has
and made blonds out of our pret- had a successful preserving season. been planned for the near future.
tiest brownettes. I
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Charlotte Swamps Jefferson Under the Showers Lakesiders Swamp
Ted Bailey Washington
After losing a heartbreaker to The boys who fight while others
Madison last Wednesday 2-1, Char- cry, "How terrible they are," asked Friday Sept. 30—Seeking reveng
lotte's soccer eleven, fighting a me to thank Mr. West and the stu- for their defeat at the hands i
harder and faster game than ever dent council for the Pep Assembly. West, the Charlotte Leather Chas
ssbcoeonfor,e rte ho efthi r4i s-0 fsoeramsoern , swupheipripoerd bJye fftehre- gamRaeys thSiesi dyeel ari s anredf eirse eailnsog osuorc caesr- woerfhs a3st-h 0u. te rToruhattei cWGalraleyseh niniaeggsta oipnnls atby yed aa ssohcmoarrede-
er Jaelflf 'tsh rgoouaglihe twhaes gkaempte inb hyo tm wanaty- sgiestt ahnitm c ofoacr ha. n (oTfofioci abl.a)d we don't gfirgehgtaintigo ni.n exTpheeri enficresdt Gsceonreer alcsa mage-
whistling drives that either just George "Zip" Zimmerman, Char- after about four playing minutes of
missed the corners or just cleared lotte's gift to the golfing profes- the first quarter, when Art Wijht-
the white bar. sion, has brought honor to his Alma man lofted a corner kick right to
Almost before the echo of the Mata. "Zip" is city and sectional the goal mouth where Ronny Cook
opening whistle had died away, golf champ. (Nice going, Zip!) pushed it in. About three seconds
Harold Stone, wing, closed in on The Cross Country team looks later Goalie Warren Schantz re-
the Jeff goal and drove in the first good this year with Fisler, Fritz, ceived a severe bump on the head
score. Welch kept the meshes ting- and Backer back from last year's which left him very woozy. He was
ling during the second quarter team. There are also two good pros- immediately replaced by Eddie
with two consecutive goals. pects in Perkins and Lohwater. Troicke, who played the remainder
The final goal came in the fourth Jack Tesmer is now playing soc- of the game. The first quarter end-
quarter when Sprague faked the cer for John Marshall. (Treason in ed with Charlotte in front 1-0.
goalie out of position and then sent the Ranks.) In the fourth and final period
a fast tally past him and over the Royal (football) Brown has been things again became interesting.
white line for number four. having forty men out for next With the last quarter two minutes
Superb on defense were Bobby vepr's grid team. (And is doing underway, the referee called hands
Wagner and Elton Jackson, whose well.) penalty against the Generals. Eddie
steady drives kept the ball away Wanted: forty more football Connell took the kick which he lift-
from our goal. players. Report to Coach Brown ed beautifully to the edge of the
either Tuesday or Thursday. Get
goalie area. Ready and waiting was
the experience for next year's
Jack Elliot who sent the brown
Come On Out! You're eleven, boys.
sphere into the mesh, making the'
Bill West is taking his soccer
Young Only Once! score 2-0.
ability to the U of R—Bob "Hap-
So, you've decided you can't be py-go-lucky" Sickelco will play CoAok faegwai n mshoomt etnhtes balallt etro tRheo nnneyt
bothered with extra curricular ac- football for Buffalo U.—Ray Hud- at the extreme right of the Wash-
tivities this year! Well, anyone can son is likely to tend goal for the ington goalie for the third score of
be a greasy-grind and burn the mid- Dennison Frosh eleven. (That's the the game.
night oil or be just another bump boy, Ray)—Margaret Hak, star
on a log. Suppose you don't know girl soft ball player, is attending Outstanding for Charlotte wereV
the difference between a dribble or Geneseo Normal. Ronny Cook who scored two of*
the three points, Jack Elliot, Eddie
a drop-kick, or that you don't hit a
Bob Lohwater Connell whose long kicks savec"
badminton "birdie" on the feathers When the first whistle was blown, the game more than once for thi.
end — then for goodness sakes getopening this soccer season, the Greenies, and Jim Trayhern who"
out and learn! Maybe you'll never whole student body was bubblin' played very well in his first chance I
be able to swim like Eleanor Holm over with anxiety about our chan- with a Charlotte Varsity.
Jarrett; what's the difference? ces ... Rumor had it that the team
If you haven't the inclination (or was bigger'n better than e'er b'fore
umph!) for sports, what about war- . . . which is not true .. . October
bling in the choir? You'll be taken Our first problem is that of a for- 10-Pilot Meeting, 2:45, Room 103
even if you don't sing "Carmen," ward line . . . Some say that Jack Girls' Camera Club, 2:45, Room 303*
and you'll have lots of fun! Perhaps Elliot's boot (for our lone tally) 11-Soccer-East with Charnlootntee aatt
you can make a violin cry; then—to was skill, brought on by years of 12—Columbus Day
the orchestra! But if you toot es- practice and experience . . .It 14-Optimates, 6:00
bpaencida'lsl yt hel otuhdi ngo!n! the tooter, the sbeee mMsr, . hEolwlieovt'esr dtehbaut tt hiins shoacpcpeern s. .t o. 17—PSjolApccvt eernM-uEeede tiDisnogn, a2n:4d5 , CRhoaarorlmot te1 0a3t ; £
You don't go around the halls Ah, but comes the halfbacks . . Girls Camera Club, 2:45, Room 3<>2 (
with your eyes closed (so the rush They (from experience, probably) 19-Soccer-Monroe at Charlotte
indicates,) then why close your iold balls from passing into the 21-Soccer-Franklin and Charlotte at ii
eyes to a good time? Get out and goal area like a sieve holds water 26-SocFcreanr-kMlinarshall at Charlotte
join something! (not ice) otherwise . . . heh . . heh. 27—Teachers' Conference 'a
28—Teachers' Conference »
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THE
CHARLOTTE PILOT
'OLUME 7 NUMBER 2
OCTOE
COUNCIL LAYS PLANS
Copenhagen Praises
School
FOR FOOTBALL FUNDS
In an exclusive interview Satur-
day, October 8, Chief of Police
At ihe Tuesday meeting of th Copenhagen told a Pilot reporter
iCommon Council, plans for raisin that Rochester had the best high
the two hundred dollar footba school safety patrol system in the
I fund were openly discussed. An A United States. "We were one of the
lumni game and several other idea first cities in the United States to
i were offered but were not feasibl have a safety patrol in the high
;to raise the money. school, and they are all doing fine
Jack Huse was nominated t work," he declared. Charlotte High
head a committee to investigat School was among the first city
(the possibility of having a Inter ligh schools to have a safety patrol.
scholastic dance. Lake Avenue is one of the busiest
If you have any suggestions streets in the city and the most dan-
ake them to your homeroom rep erous. We may feel proud that
resentative so he or she may brin lur safety patrol has done much to
them to proper attention. ower the number of accidents on
'^ake Avenue, according to Chief
Copenhagen.
This picture was snapped during 4E
Attendance He went on to say that students
unch hour last week. It was taken in
,vho drive cars do not take their
Improves, Excuses he middle of the period, not nea esponsibilities seriously enough.
The Same he end. The above evidence is on Asked if they should have classes
eason why the north door, is nc t evening school on driving, he re-
1 According to jMr. Woodman's open at noon. ilied, "Yes it is an excellent idea.
records the school attendance for Ve can never teach enough about
his year is approximately 1/10 ber- >upils Actions Endanger afety."
ler than last year, but that doesn't Liberties
;o for tardiness, which has decreas- As the interview neared its close
>\ in the past year. Some excuses Are the students of Charlotte recalled an incident of his
nfh as; getting up late, walking to going to abuse their noon- ounger days. We were all pretty
our privileges until they lose mch afraid of policemen then, "he
DW, or loitering in the corridors
lem? lid," because they didn't do much
j-e frequently given for being late.
They are allowed to leave the xcept arrest people who had com-
The same procedure for tardiness
afeteria and walk around outside itted crimes. One of the policemen
. ses which was used last year will
fter they have finished eating here I lived had quite a big stom-
fc continued this year so "Be on
unch. However they are not sup- ch. His name was Mr. Hess and
lime."
osed to smoke in front of the e all used to call him "Bean-belly
tudenfHeads for chool, or play football on the lawn. ess". Boy, how we would run if
Another objectionable practice is e saw him coming. You couldn't
National Fame rge group gathering on the front e us for the dust.
Herbert Lacy, prominent local steps making that entrance nearly
ebater, won a nation wide orator- inaccessable. Recently Mr. Zornow,
) contest at Binghampton, New of the Board of Education visited
ork, Wednesday, October 19. the school and had to ask students The Pilot may now be
His subject was, "Shall America tn move so he could get to the door.
ight Another War?" Surely the students appreciate the purchased by non Co-op
When this issue went to press he privilege of an after-luncheon stroll members for 5 cents
as on his way to New York Cirv but they should do more to attempt
, the final contest. to retain this right.
r
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June McElwain Dolan Plans Drama
THE CHARLOTTE PILOT
A Pilot Personality Program
Editorial Headquarters, Room 112
Long experience in school activi- By now we all know that Mr.
— Editors — ties marks June McElwain as an Dolan will be our dramatics teacher
Theodore Bailey William Graver outstanding Charlotte pupil. Proof for this semester because of the ab-
Marion Buchinger Eleanor Kohn of this was recently retested when sence of Mr. Enright.
David Bushfield Robert Lohwater
she was elected vice president of the Although Mr. Dolan claims
Robert Bushfield Betty Kolb
school. But this is only a logical Rochester as his home, he originally
Ruth Donoghue William Stallman
climax to her successful career. came from Boston, Massachusetts
Chairman: Harrison Fisler Because in her earlier years with where he received his secondary ed-
the vice presidency of the Senior ucation. He received degrees from
Council; she has served in many ac- Boston College, Conesius College
Hedgehoppers Ask Pass
tivities, best liked of Jwhich,-.-srie and from, the Drama Guild of New
For five cents anyone can ride says, is dramatics. Here again sheiYork.-
from Beach Avenue to the end of became a leader, heading the build- Mr. Dolan formerly taught at
the Lake Avenue car line. Yet it ing crew in the latest play, "Julius Aquinas and Niagara University in
costs the same nickel to go from Ceasar." this city.
Beach Avenue to Charlotte High, June, in a recent interview, ex- Mr. Dolan has written a passion
or from the school to Stone Road, pressed the belief that no Charlotte play "As it Was in the Beginning"
distances of a scant mile. This is students would mar the school's and stages it annually at Easter time
definitely not in proportion. record by disorderly conduct at the in Aquinas Auditorium.
Couldn't the school work out coming Marshall game. As to his plans, Mr. Dolan intends
some agreement with the street car At the same interview, June said, putting on plays in both Junior and
company whereby a $.25 weekly "My wish as president, is to see theSenior assemblies. To complete the
pass could be issued for students governing body more closely relat- season, the dramatics classes will do
within this range? It would elimi- ed with the governed. This can bea three act comedy sometime in
nate much of the hitch-hiking on effected only by cooperation of December.
Lake Avenue and would be of great pupils with their homeroom repre- He says about our school, "I am
assistance to the students who de-sentatives. I hope that this term will very much impressed by the spirit
pend on this street car to get to andsee the happiest conditions ever pre- and cooperation I have received."
from school. vailing at Charlotte."
Chi-Y Plans Party Acquaintance Urged with
At the meeting of the Chi Y held Library Facilities
Bandwagon! Monday night, October 17, plans It seems a shame that our students
Government of the people, by for a Halloween party were dis- do not take full advantage of Char-
the people, and for the people—that cussed. The date has been set for lotte's large and diversified library.
is what the student councils should Thursday night, October 27, at the Go in and get acquainted with the
be, but are they? Do the repre- Y. W. C. A. Committees were room, know the location of the
sentatives take their jobs seriously appointed for decorations, enter- fiction, non-fiction, reference books,
enough, or do they consider a meet- tainment, and refreshments. It is toand magazines.
ing just an escape from English, be a masquerade party, with mem- It is up to you to decide whether
bers wearing anything from overalls
Algebra, or what have you? Do or not you have library work, if
to Mickey Mouse costumes. Also,
they report what happens in each you have, come and fill out a stand-
the new members are to be initiated,
meeting to their homerooms and ard pass, which will be taken to
so everyone is bound to have a good
report suggestions of the students to your study hall.
time.
the council? Do the advisers think Provision is made to familiarize
it worthwile to attend council Graduation Exercises seventh and ninth grade students
meetings or could they find a more Promised Seniors with the library, but if you enter
profitable use for their time? During the past several months Charlotte in some other grade, don't
If any government is to be suc-there has been rumor, discussion, wait to be introduced. No one bites
cessful, there must be unfailing and doubt as to the probability of and certainly with 5,000 volumes in
cooperation behind it. Make the a graduation in January 1939. The the library, one of them must suit
meetings worthwhile. See that the class was small, the Board of Educa-your taste.
representatives (or the homeroom tion has been cutting down expen-
secretaries in the former's absence) ditures, and a large number of Jan- Be sure
attend all meetings and do their jobs uary graduates usually take post-
well. A school government which graduate work until June. These to attend
one can be proud of is what every facts gave rise to rumors which the DIME DANCE
school wants, and what Charlotte were dispelled by Mr. West's state-
can have! ment that exercises will be held. Tuesday
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Boating Enthusiasts
Offered School Course Year-Book Work Begins Sporchids
Because Rochester's population Attention! Seniors interested in Bob Lohwater
enjoys such varied attractions, its working on the Witan, Charlotte's Don't be surprised or shocked if,
apt to overlook some things of real year book, are urged to attend in the months to come, rumors and
value! Situated on Lake Ontario at weekly meetings held in room 115. reports of foul-play begin to drift
the delta of the sublime Genesee, Department heads have been select- over from Marshall, after the feud
our city offers residents a worth- ed and plans for the taking of photo- Wednesday.
while pastime — boating! Why notgraphs of the seniors forwarded. I suspect that the friction be-
take advantage of your good for- tween the schools will be increased
tune, and try this sport? You don't Pilot Office Changed through a series of incidents already
need a "Queen Alary," a rowboat Because of previous room limita- plotted by one, and I dont mean
or "double-ender" will do! If you tion The Pilot office now occupies ours.
have neither, you can have the sat- room 112, instead of room 119. The Head noise-maker, "Ace" Bailey
isfaction of really doing something change serves a threefold purpose: has certainly increased the volume
—making your own!! Perhaps, you to provide a permanent suitable of the crowd at the games . . .
need a new sail for your boat, why meeting place for The Pilot staff, to Mostly because of the song-and-
not make it? Let's start then! How? facilitate the grouping of Pilot ma- dance produced before each cheer.
terial for files, and to enable stu-
By enrolling in the "Boat Building Some of that special 'goal manu-
dents to consult more easily with
and Sail Making" course given in facturing oil' (or 2 in 1) has been
the editors concerning the news-
Night School! found leaking out of the shoes of
paper.
star forward 'Ronnie' Cook, who
has been obliging in the majority of
Poison Latin Honor Society
games as the one to lurk within the
A non-fiction book that has a Combining initiation rites with an shadow of the goal and send in
wide spread interest despite its entertaining travel log, members of those vital scores that bring erect a
ominous title is "Poisoning the Pub- the Latin Honor Society held their roaring crowd.
lic," a recent addition to the library. annual meeting in the teacher's caf-
Russel C. Erb, the author of this eteria Friday, October 14.
book, is also the writer of two pre- Mr. George Eddy, principal of Peekin' Around
vious chemistry books. In this pub- Washington High School, describ- Mathematics has invaded the
lication he discusses the chemical ed his personal experiences with Horticulture class, of all things! It
changes and reactions in the human Turkish bandits in Constantinople. seems there is a patch in front of
body and their causes. He stresses Dancing completed the evening's the greenhouse and — well, here's
the fact that in our daily life we are program. the problem: How many Narcissus
in continual danger of being poison- bulbs are needed to plant in a space
Les Babillards
ed by medicines, cosmetics, bever- covering 208 square feet, minus an
There was a meeting of Les
ages, household products, plants, area of 18 square feet devoted to
Babillards, Monday, October 24.
metals, animals, and food. All in shrubs, if the bulbs are planted six
Election of new officers was the
all this book is an excellent one for inches apart? Come on all you
main business.
its informative material. Pythagorases, do your stuff and,
Enjoyable History Lacy Recovers give your answers to Mr. Kumpf
Of the new books in the library, As a consequence of serious ill- in room 145!
the historical novel, Renoun, by ness Mr. Kenneth Lacy, commercial So the Garbos and Gables have
Frank O. Hugh stands out as one of teacher, is convalescing at Strong had their chance at last in posing
the best. The background of the Memorial Hospital. for the birdie. The Times-Union
story is the American Revolution certainly made Charlotte look
and the main character is Benedict Sportsmanship pretty "slick" and made our good
Arnold, the famous traiter. The tale Sportsmanship isn't just in win- old school spirit give a little spirit.
is told in an interesting and absorb- ning a game, it's in losing too. Is it Speaking about newspapers, have
ing fashion. One obtains a more sportsmanship to boo the decision you seen those tenth graders? Don't
sympathetic impression of Arnold of the referee or plays of the other think they enjoy toten those papers
than is usually gained from history team? Cheer, of course, for your around; it's just that they're trying
books. Renoun also paints a more own team, but also be ready to rec- to study journalism!
vivid picture of the war, of the ognize a spectacular scoring play From Puddn'head Wilson
struggle for freedom, of the spy of the other side. If its good enough In the first place God made
system, of the strategy used by the to score, it deserves applause! Sup- idiots. This was for practice. Then
two conflicting countries and of the pose you did win, don't gloat over he made school boards.
true character of some of the fa- the other team's loss. If you do lose,
mous men of this period. In addi- just remember, that every time The Constitution of the United
tion, the book is worth reading for there's a game, somebody wins and States is that part of the book at the
pure enjoyment. somebody loses. end which nobody reads.
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Under the Showers
Charlotte Tangles Here's the cheers you ought to knew
With Marshall Next yearT, eldik eB aaillle yother public buTt adkoen tht eseme mov teor ktnoo twhe a fti ethlde tgoanrimghst.
Today Charlotte finishes a suc- schools, Charlotte will be compelled and give them a workout.
cessful soccer season by taking on to give up the English sport, soccor,
for the American pastime, football. 1. Locomotive
Alarshall in their traditional battle.
Through the eyes of coach Brown, C-H-A-R-L-O-T-T-E
Although Marshall is in a four way newly appointed grid coach, we see (three times)
tie for fifth place, it will in no way a small unexperienced eleven, trying Charlotte (drawn out)
effect the playing ot either teams. hard. The outlook on football is Fight—Team—Fight
The Marshall Game is always a dark, but if we keep up the fine 2. T-E-A-Al fight - fight - fight -
spirit shown in soccer, Charlotte fight (three times)
good, hard, clean game, with the
will be near the top at the end. Yea Team Fight
spirit of rivalry running high. In- Ray (splash) Seidel, expects big 3. G-r-r-r-r-r Fight!
cidently, rumor has it that the things this year from the swimming G-r-r-r-r-r Fight—Fight!
Marshall players are not worrying team. With our pool holding quite G-r-r-r-r-r Fight—Fight—Fight!
about Charlotte. It c.in be said that a lot of the meets, Charlotte is ex- Team—Team—Team!
the Green and White players will pected to end up in the first divi- 4. Yea Green!
be in there getting their "Forty sion. Yea White!
Out of the girl's side comes the Yea Charlotte!
Winks" without undue interrupt-
news that they have good athletics, Fisrht—Fight
ions. in fact some will even give the boys 5. B-E-A-T Jefferson!
A few of the chief threats which a good match. Nancy Connor and (three times)
will face the Greenies on Wednes- Alary Koehler are the mermaids, Team—Team—Team!
day will be ''Sparky" Tarbox and while Wilma McKay and Louise 6. (stamp feet fast)
Koehler are rated tops in soccer. Whistle (long drawn out)
Jack (Traitor) Tesmer, In spite
Then at volleyball, they have Alar- BOOM!
of these "Overwhelming" odds ion Clark and Alary Baroni. Clap hands-RAH!
Charlotte, with the aid of Bo!) Wag- As the present time for recreation 7. Victory (drawn out)
ner, Ron Cook and "Moe" Schantz activities in high schools has been Victory (drawn out)
should walk off with the honors. inadequate, a state law now increas- V-I-C-T-O-R-Y!
es the gym periods from three to Victory (drawn out)
five hours a week. Although it will Fight—Team—Fight
Mystery House Exposed be impossible to include all the per-
"The field house is in use only as iods on the regular schedule, a plan
a store house," replied Air. Seidel, has been devised still to have the October-November
when questioned about it. All ropes present three periods during school Oct. 27—Teachers Conference-
and equipment for games are kept time, and have two elective hours No School.
there. If football starts, it will also after school spent on particular Oct. 28—Teachers Conference-
be kept for that. The reason it isn't sports. If the pupil does not comply No School.
used more is because it isn't finished. with this regulation he or she may Nov. 1—Visual Aid Meeting-
When it is finished, it will of course expect a mark no higher than C. Room 227, 2:45.
be used. Tennis courts are to be Charlotte High is exceedingly for- Nov. 2—Boys Camera Club Meet-
marked off soon, and that equip- tunate in having enough space to ing—Room 105, 2:45.
ment will be stored in the field enforce this law, but in schools in Nov. 7—Pilot Aleeting—
house also. There is hope that h which recreation facilities are limit- Room 112, 2:45.
will be finished soon. ed must modify this law accord- Nov. 8—Girls Camera Club Aleet-
ingly. ing-Room 302, 2:45.
Nov. 9—Boys Camera Club-
Warning Charlotte-East Game
Room 105, 2:45.
Charlotte added another game to Nov. 14—Pilot Meeting-
The Financial plan is not set- their ruin column by defeating East Room 112, 2:45.
ting its needed support. In round High 2-1, at the old U of R field on Nov. 14—Girls Camera Club A4eet-
Tuesday, October 11. ing-Room 302, 2:45.
figures— Ronnie Cook scored the first Nov. 16—Boys Camera Club Meet-
600 Signed up. goal shortly after the game began. ing-Room 105, 2:45.
It wasn't until the third period that Nov. 21—Pilot A4eeting—
400 Are paying. East tied the score. Room 112,2:45.
1 50 Are Senior High. In the fourth period Charlotte Nov. 21—Girls Camera Club Meet-
again was put out in front by a ing-Room 302, 2:45.
250 Are Junior High. beautiful pass from Don Miller to Nov. 23—Boys Camera Club Meet-
Ronnie Cook. ing-Room 105, 2:45.
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THE
CHARLOTTE PI
VOLUME 7 NUMBER 3 NOVFMBER 18, 1938
CAST SELECTED FOR "CRAIG'S WIFE"
"Craig's Wife," the Pulitzer play Everybedys' Doin' It Actress Lauds
of 1926, written by George Kelly,
will be produced by our Dramatics School Dramatics
classes under the direction of Mr. Interviewing Miss Helen Men-
Dolan on December 9. ken, the charming little lady, famous
for her versatile work on stage and
The casting is not finished, but,
radio, is a grand experience. Her
as we go to press, the cast is as
delightful personality is vivacity
follows:
and friendliness personified.
Craig's Wife Betty Kolb
Born in New York City, Miss
Craig Erford Bedient
Menken started her career when
Miss Austen .... Adelaide Snyder
four years old as Peaseblossom in
Mrs. Harold Ella Nuccitelli
"A Midsummer Night's Dream."
Mrs. Frazier Nancy Connor
She had her first starring role when
Birkmire Art Wightman
twelve years old. For several years
Catelle Bill Graver
she played in stock at the Lyceum,
Harry Jim Billings
here in Rochester, "a city of which
Fredericks Bob Lammers
Seniors Ready I have the fondest memories." Miss
Ethel, the niece, and Mazie, the Menken returned to Rochester,
maid, are to be chosen. For Party October 14 and IS, after an absence
of ten years to play the role of
Although it is a drama, taxing The "Varsity Hop," gala event Abbey in "The Late Christopher
the dramatic capacities of the ac- of the season at Charlotte, is to be Bean."
tors, it has a good deal of comic held this evening in the small gym. "If you love the stage, get up a
relief. little group and try for the start
—o— The gym will be arrayed beyond you want" is Miss Menken's opin-
recognition, however, with decor- ion. "School dramatics are fine."
V. A. To Open ations that will lend a collegiate Miss Menken will not compare the
atmosphere. Dancing, refreshments, stage and screen as "they are so
Photo Studio and entertainment await those who different, each having its excellent
attend. Your friends will all be points." The stage gives the actor
To finance the production of a there doing the famed "Varsity a chance to hold his audience for
new movie, the Visual Aid Corps Dance," as demonstrated recently minutes at a time, while on the
will open a photographer's studio. in Assembly by Ted Bailey and screen, everything is speed and a
Three photographs of a student are Dot Brown. Music for the dancing change of background.
to be offered for ten cents. will be supplied by "The Gene- The petite star thoroughly en-
Kenneth Thomson and Donald seeans" orchestra. The admission joys every part of her work, has
B. Miller, members of the Boys' price is only thirty-five cents to equally fond recollections of each
Camera Club, have been chosen to non-Coop members. The party be- or her plays, starts every new ven-
act as photographers by, and un- gins at 8 and ends at 12. ture with the same enthusiasm.
der the direction of, Mr. Edgar- Artiste Acclaimed
Janet Lederman is chairman of Designers and craftsmen of the
ton. Practically all of the equip-
the committee. Jane Arbeiter has Memorial Scholarship Fund poster
ment to be used has been made by
prepared the decorations and Ted prove to be no other than artists
Donald and Kenneth with the aid
Bailey has arranged the entertain- Ralph Dettman and Tiny Loh-
of Mr. Edgarton. The publicity
ment and publicity. Jane Dunk, water. Ralph, first prize winner of
committee, headed by Margaret
Bill Riley, Dot Brown, Jack Huse, last term's Spring Festival contest,
Taylor and Eleanor Kohn, with the
and Fran Moore are other members supplied the figuring and ruling,
help of Mr. Bennett is actively en-
of the committee. while Tiny, winner of many sec-
gaged with plans for promoting the
ond prizes, contributed the letter-
enterprise. Watch for further de- We'll see you there tonight! ing.
tails.