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Saturday, November 22, 1924. THE SCHOOL NEWS BOX ISSUED ONCE A WEEK c H. S. EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief: Evie Epps. Business Manager: Wilbur Wilson. 0 General School News: Myrla Bowden. * Literary Editor: Ethel McLeroy. Sport Editor: Woods Ison. Joke Editor: Holcombe Johnson, Personals: Henrietta Brewer. R. O. T. C. Editor: James Knox. Senior Reporter: Ethel McLeroy. Sophomore Reporter: Nadine Pursley. NOTICE Owing to the holidays next Thursday and Friday, the stu dent body will have no news in next Saturday's edition of << The Griffin Daily News. M THE CARE OF t SCHOOL PROPERTY - (By Erie Epps) L, wonder how many pupils have ever really considered seriously the idea that the various articles of furniture and other things put in the interior of the school do not belong to them but are the property of the school? In fact, I wonder if very many ever give it serious thought? The property of the school should be treated as carefully as the household furniture in your own home. When a pupil deliber ately takes his knife and prac tically destroys school property, he is doing something which I *■ sure, if he took time to con sider, would net often be repeat ed. If the Board of Education is .......... kind enough to place desks and oth^r things in our school for our own benefit and comfort we certainly ought to be courteous •enough to protect that property. What good does a pupil derive from cutting his name or that of some one else on a desk? What pleasure does he receive from putting his feet on the wall and thus giving the room an as pect of uncleanliness? Not only is there the property of the school to be considered but also the private property of each individual in the school. As you all know text books are rated at a high price and of course should be taken care of by the owner. But if perhaps a book is seen to be lying on a desk, which is the property of someone else, ( what satisfaction does a pupil get by taking that book, tearing out some of the pages and with his pencil marking it from cover to cover ? Another thing that could be mentioned along this line is the habit of depositing unsightly waste paper on the floors of the different rooms. It would take on ly about one-third the physical exertion to drop a piece of paper in the waste basket as it would to deposit it on the floor and the rooms would always have an ap pearance of cleanliness. Let’s all co-operate with the faculty and the whole school in these matters and I am sure that everybody will consider it a greater pleasure in coming to school and will take more inter est in it as a whole. DEBT TO BE PAID The Student Body Association was organized by the student ‘body of the Griffin High School for the purpose of undertaking and carrying out any school busi ness or activity. We have before us now a debt to be paid to Traer & Johnson, left over from last year’s Annual staff. This debt has fallen upon the Student Body Association and it is up to them to pay it. Don’t you think the citizens of Griffin will think more of the school and the school will have a better name if we get to work at once and get rid of this debt? Don’t you think that the pub lishers will thinks more of the school? There are thirty Annuals left over from last year and if we sell these Annuals the debt will almost be covered. Those who did not get an An nual last year and who want one now, please see Margaret Newton at once and help us to close this matter as soon as possible. R. O. T. C. (James Knox, Editor) Squads Write”! There ought to be a new com mand holding on to the above handle for it would sure make it easier on the writer if a whole squad were thinking and writing at the same time, instead of just one, and perhaps (or to get rash) it would undoubtedly make it more interesting. During the past week there has been a lot of new stuff shot at the members of the R. O. T. C., such as, extended order drill, dif ferent firing positions, etc. And along with this goes the weekly job of cleaning rifles, which con sists of pouring oil on the rifles and rubbing them until it is off again, or at least thats what it seems like. There has been much talk here recently about a school band com posed of members of the R. 0. T. C. and here’s hoping - this move ment is put over, for it would sure be a great boost to Griffin Hi. Companies A, B and C are all raising money to buy a flag for each company and from Che amount possessed by the top ser geant of each company—there ought to be three swell looking flags rolling in before long. FROM SUPERINTENDENT TO THE PUPILS OF THE GRIFFIN SCHOOLS Last week we talked about study as one of the things in which your co-operation will help to make our schools the best in Georgia. I have been learning some things about you since that time. I find that our scholarship as a whole is improving, but there are some boys and girls who are still expecting to learn without meeting the conditions of learn ing. It is a very foolish boy or girl who studies only half as well as he ought and yet hopes that some sort of luck will come along at the end of the term and help him pass. Let’s get these two ideas clear ly fixed in our minds and make them a part of our daily program A suitable place for study; a reg ular time for study. Another thing we ought to think about now that the winter days are near, is the importance of at tending school regularly and promptly, It has been easy to attend school regularly during the fall for most of us have been in perfect health. As the weather becomes rainy and cold, though, attendance percentages diminish and school work suffers corre spondingly. You can easily see how desirable it is to be present • every--da yif yo u will w or k out a - problem in multiplication with me. You know that the multipli cand by the multiplier gives the product. Let what you learn each day, that is, your daily lesson, be the multiplier. The product should be knowledge of the subject if you learn each day’s lesson and attend each day. Absence from school will reduce your multiplier, just as lack of study will reduce the multiplicand, and ‘betwixt the two, you see,” the product may be too small to warrant a pass. Common sense, raincoats and overshoes ought to take most of us through the winter without the loss of a single day. We are going to publish in the News Box the monthly attendance aver age of each room in the schools. Let’s all put our “all-weather treads” on and make a record both in attendance and scholar ship. Your friend, L. M. LESTER, GRIFFIN DAILY NEWS Griffin, Ga., November 22, 1924. MANY BASKETBALL TEAMS Now that the football season has passed everyone is looking forward with pleasure to the sea son of basketball. Many boys and girls are going out for baslfetball this term and a good team is an ticipated. A new idea ]jas been developed at Griffin High School this year. A team has been organized in every home room and the differ ent rooms will play for champion ships. The freshmen will play the juniors and the sophomores the seniors and the winners will play each other. Everyone seems in terested in this idea and I am sure it will prove a success. . HOME BOOM PROGRAM (By Isma Maynard) One section of the junior class better known as Mr. Baynard’s Home Room, had cnarge of the program in chapel Monday morn ing. At the beginning of the year the following officers were elect ed: president, Isma Maynard; vice president, Bill Tyus; secre tary and treasurer, Ben Warren; program committee, Cornelia Griffin and John Ward. The following rendered: Scene—“Gypsy Camp”—Maeola Byrd, fortune teller; Martha Hammond, having fortune told; others characters, Lena Iff. Slieul ing, Louise Stallworth, Sylvester Malay and Ruth Westmoreland. Nora Bunn, piano accompanist. Reading — “So Did F*_Cary Reeves. Scene—“Woman’s Rights Re versed”—Roy Brown, washing; John Ward, paring potatoes; Sa rah Beck, reading; Ruth Elrod, typewriting. Piano Solo—Nora Bunn. Scene — “Flowers” — “Flour” Girls: Louise Stallworth, flower girl; Rebecca Mirtter, flour girl. Solo—“Mareheta”—Nell Hens lee. Instrumental Duet—Nora Bunn, piano; John Kard, banjo. This concluded our program and the meeting was turned over to Mr. Byrd. After announcements were made, the Rev. Malcolm William son gave a short talk on “Co-op eration,” which was enjoyed by all. SOMETHING TO LOOK FORWARD TO (By Myrla Bowden.) Have you ever wondered how dull life would be if we had noth ing to look forward to? Some one has said that we couldn’t be happy if it were not for the dreams ahead. For the last two or three 'Oeeks G. H. S. has been looking forward to something. Can you guess what it is ? One of the best days of the year—Thanksgiving, with its tur key, pumpkin pies and everything good to eat. We’ll have only three days of school next week and then the happy Holiday will begin. Most of you "know there’s lot of excite ment in the air when something good is going to happen, but in stead of just “waiting” till Thurs day somes, let all of you who go to school study hard those three days, co-operate with the teach ers, and accomplish something. In this way W can show our appre ciation of the holiday that is go ing to be given us, and when Monday comes I hope none of us will be unable to attend school for having too good a time. So let’s act like children do before Christ mas and be good till next Thurs day. SOPH COOKING CLASHES STUDY TABLE SERVICE By Frances Warren. The sophdmore cooking classes have been studying table service for the past week. It has been a most interesting study to all of us. Last Wednesday the first sec tion served a delicious breakfast. Those present were Carolyn Join er, acting as host; Fanny Willis, hostess; Lois Kendrick and Yarbrough, as guests of and Elizabeth .Moore and Warren as other guests. waiting on the table were Power, Ruth Westmore and Thelma Me Knee ly, with Scifres as head wait The table was beautifully with yellow chrysan and. at each place was & place card. This breakfast made the study table service more delightful attractive. The hreakfast consisted of shredded wheat, salmon hot chocolate and hot ATHENIAN SOCIETY MEETS FRIDAY The Athenian Society met Fri day, Nov. 21, in chapel. After the were read and approved and business disposed of, the following interesting piay was given: "The Feast of Adventures,” featuring such characters as Mother Goose, Alice m Wonder and Cinderella. After the play the election of officers was held for the next term of four Athenian Reporter.. JOKES (By Holcombe Johnson) Mr. Hulsey—Ernest, why did Hannible cross the Alps? Ernest Carlyle—For the same reason the chicken crossed the road. You can’t catch me on rid dies. J oftn Powell—I know some kinds of ants that carry large trees as if they were straws. James Berry—I don’t believe it. What kind of ants are they? John—Eleph-ants. Mr. Taliaferro—J)id you hear about the Jew walking off and leaving his change on the coun ter? Mr. Cahoon—No, I didn’t hear it. Mr. Taliaferro—Neither did I. Preston Bunn—What do you think of the Salvation Army, Mr. West.? Mr. West—It appeals to me very much. John Powell is so polite that he takes off his hat in a phone booth before calling central. Waiter—These are the best oysters we have had for a year, sir. Mr.' Taliaferro—Let me see some that you have had only for about a week. M-r. Brd sure pulled a boner at a faculty dinner last week. Some one asked him if he would have some more corn and he said yes, and passed his glass. Judge — What’s the charge against the prisoner? Policeman Running around dressed as September Morn. c Judge—Thirty days has Sep tember. We want to know why prices are so high in Griffin. Even the canary has a bill. First Cannible—You should not talk about your neighbors SO. Second Cannible—I notice you roast a few yourself. Mr, Byrd—What are you late for this morning? Tardy Stude—Class, of course. SAM BAILEY Fourth Grade We had an arithmetic match last Friday. The captains were Vivian Stanley and Raymond Tin dall. Raymond’s side won. All the pupils enjoyed the race. The A-l spellers for the past week were Syrell Kelley, Sarah Reeves and John Rosser. Mildred Golden, Class Reporter. Fifth Grade C We come to school every morn ing looking nice and clean, ready for a new day. December 12, is Visitors’ day. We want every one that can to come see how we work. The only one who has made A in everything is Sarah Lou Horton. The girls won in the match, the score being 6 to 5. Minnie Ruth Suggs, Class Re Fifth Grade B This week we have been mak mg Thanksgiving decorations, as turkeys and Pilgrims for our room. We have learned sever al memory gems and two Thanks giving songs. Margaret White, Class Reporter. Fifth Grade A We took a test on the Thirteen Original Colonies this week and most of the grade made splendid marks. We also had a test on the Southern States. Friday each pu pil lectured on a slide of the Southern States. We regret to say that Kincaid Me Lauren couldn't be with us this week on account of Illness. Our teacher is reading us a very interesting book, "The Bears of Blue RiveT,” a story of pioneer days.. Sfxtfc Grade B We had just put our room m order after a drawing lesson Tuesday, which usually litters up the floor and had gotten quiet, when all of a sudden Mr. Lester popped In. Weren’t we lucky that he didn’t come in sooner? Last week the boys had a foot ball game which was the hardest fought g ame wi th boys this aea son and ended in a 0 to 0 tie. We are all trying to get oxrr lessons perfectly and the majori ty of us are doing it and keep ing a well ordered room. Gordon Futral, Class Reporter. Sixth Grade A Prof. Lester brought us some arithmetic test pads and they are different from any we’ve ever had before. We enjoy using them very much. We also have something new in our geography outlines. They also are interesting. Every morning we begin the day by taking exercises. We are always glad to have visitors and hope you readers will take time to come and see what we are do ing. Charlotte Tyus, Class Reporter. Seventh Grade B The week that has just passed was a great one for Seventh B girls. They have won in volley ball every day during the week. The members of the team are: captain, Ruby Wilkerson, Clarice Stanfield, Lillie Hadden, Bessie Hadden, Louise Miller, Putman, Ida Bell Christie, Ethel Washington, Edna Prichard. Those making head marks spelling since the last report Lennie Lewis, Ruth Shierling Lillie Hadden. Seventh Grade A This grade is busily engaged 'thjb contests. Four boys made per cent in the Curtis arithmetic test Wednesday many of us only missed one lem. Nelle English, Sam Bailey ful to us all, since the picture taught us to care for our teeth. Second Grade We are making a Thanksgiving postal for Thanksgiving, Our teacher gives us stars when we make 100 in our studies. Fourth Grade A As December is visitors’ day m m m la® WiM CHILDREN’S UNDERWEAR For The Cold Days That Are Coming See that your child is protected with warm underwear from winter winds that will soon begin to blow. Our present stock of Children’s Union Suits offers you exceptional values. Knee and ankle lengths. Sizes 2 to 16. I 89c 98. Choose early while assortment is complete. # Griffin Mercantile Go. Known For Good Values / THE BOYS’ STORE—SECOND FLOOI^ = . * - = i. : 5 7i t I c I i KEEP WARM! Good Warm CLOTHING is the way to ward off a cold this winter. We were never better pre pared to supply the boys with Over coats, Suits. Sweaters—in fact, every thing to make a boy comfortable. - ■ ■ *** Slaton-Dowdl CLOTHING * COMPANY CHens and 'Boys' Outfitters ,* I I &»« immmk HUH SAM BAILEY ANNEX First Grade We are enjoying school much and wish to thaqjt Mr. ter for letting us go to the ture show, which was very k w \TOP in and see the ; t/ new Eversharp. It r is a beautiful, practi cal pencil. Mechanical perfection guaranteed. \f We have an assortment of sizes and designs for * you to choose from. kY ‘Prices $1.00 I up The NEW PERFECTED Pickering's M v. My". 3% > 4.... filmed? ' _ VOL. I—No. 8 . ......... it. We I we are preparing for making a fruit basket with on es, apples, pears, bananas and grapes. On the day before Thanksgiving each child is going to respond to the roll call with s reading pertaining to Thanksgiv ing. We are now busy preparing ■ r m (Continued on Page 7.)