The Pulse from Washington High School,
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Volume XXV, April, 1925, Number 4
Contributed by, Richard Stamats
School News
The annual Alpha Rho-Kappa Phi Tau debate was held the evening of :larch 4.
The question for debate was, "Resolved: That the United States should enter
the World Court." The affirmative team composed of Clarence Schulte,
Darrell Horsfall, and Franklin Kemp, was coached by Mr. Maurice Cahill; the
Kappa Phi team, or the negative, composed of Garretson Seely, Richard
Searles, and Lloyd Harper, was coached by Mr. B. D. Silliman. just before
the debate both societies filed into the auditorium singing their
respective society songs. The Alpha Rhos wore their flowers, red
carnations; the Kappa Phis, jonquils. The debate was stirring from start to
finish with both teams giving excellent arguments. The negative won the
debate by a two to one decision. After the debate both societies held
banquets in honor of their teams. The Kappa Phis held their banquet at
Van's; the Alpha Rho banquet was held at the Mandarin Inn.
The resounding "whack" of paddles was the only music in the air at the home
of Clayton Kuning on Wednesday evening, February 25. The occasion ,vas the
initiation into the Zetagathian society of Philip McKim, Bruce Ross, John
Montgomery, Richard Reynolds, Atanosis Voloria, Dwight Alderman, and
Stanley Moore. Preceding the initiation Mrs. Kuning served one of her well
known lunches. We are glad to say that all the fellows reported at school
in prime condition the next day.
The regular meeting of the Girls' Council was held at the home of Blanche
Snouffer, 1531 Washington avenue, March 9th. The picnic supper was followed
by a business meeting.
The sympathy of the school is extended to Miss Wilson for the loss of her
brother. and to Miss Byerly for the loss of her father.
The Alpha Sigma Alpha society held a mid-year dance at the Arcadia on
February 20. The hall was decorated in the society colors, blue and black.
The he forty couples which attended consisted of the active members and the
alumnae. The chaperons were Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Cameron, Mr. and Mrs. E. C.
Allen, Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Turpin, and the society critics, Miss Combs and
Miss Blackford.
The Hi-Y-Ettes held a meeting February 4 at the Y. W. C. A. Ten girls were
votes{ on to represent Martha and George Washington and their attendants at
a Colonial Costume Party, which was given Wednesday, February 18.
The Fioya society held a bake sale at Killian's on February 14. The money
was used to pay the society's pledge to Coe College's Endowment fund. The
Cecilians and the Boys' Glee Club gave a matinee concert at McKinley Junior
H High School Thursday, the nominal admission charged going to the fund to
send the glee clubs to the interstate concert at Kansas City in April.
A special meeting of the Alpha Rho society was held February tenth to
discuss society affairs and to appoint committees for this semester.
The Erodelphian society held a most enjoyable sistership Friday, January
30, at the home of Alice Bailey. A picnic dinner was followed by the
election of officers and selection of committees.
At a meeting of the Hi-Y Club on March 12, the following officers were
elected: President, bred Tangeman; Vice-President, Russell Knapp;
Secretary, Edward Murray; Treasurer, Herbert Ainsworth; and PULSE Reporter,
Ed Kinney.
The Zetagathian society held a stag theatre party at the Majestic Theatre 1
Friday evening, February 27. Nearly thirty members were present.
On Monday, February 16, the Fioya society held their regular business
meeting. Two new members are: Helen Blessing and Ethelyn Lindsay. The
program consisted of initiation and a report on a chapter of Emily Post by
prances King.
A real peppy Alpha Rho fellowship was held at the home of Russell Knapp.
"_'004 Bever avenue, March 16. Amusement was furnished by two of the Alpha
Rhos who, by their singing, seem destined to become future Carusos.
Refreshments were served later in the evening and the old Alpha Rho pep was
evident throughout the melee. All declared the fellowship to be anything
but lacking in n pep.
Sixteen new pledges were given informal initiation at an A. S. A.
sistership at the home of Florence Ferman on March 15. The girls who
received the initiation are: Betty Davis, Jane Ludy, Martha Pohorsky, Mary
Stubbs, Imogene Easterly, Hazel Cooke, Margaret Hageman, Marjorie Lortz,
Catherine Clements, Virginia Taylor, Helen Lee, Orva Mitchll, Faith Newell,
LOUiSe James, and Rosebud Hickok.
A short business meeting of the Zets was held at the school on Monday,
February 16, and another one on February 23.
The Fioya society held a business meeting Monday, March 2, at the home of
Maxine McCammon. Alice Wetzel was voted in as a new member. This is was
followed by initiation and a picnic supper.
The Washington High School Band, under the leadership of Major Doetzal,
appeared Friday evening, March 20, at Benjamin Franklin auditorium in the
contest with the Dubuque Musicians.
A special Alpha Rho business meeting was held March 19th to discuss plans
for the Alpha Rho dance to be given March 28th.
In the coming Accie-A. S. A. debate, to be given April 30th, the latter has
chosen to defend the negative of the question, "Resolved: That the Child
Labor Amendment should be adopted." The members of the team will be
Florence Ferman, Jane Ludy, and Garnet Hedine.
The Zets held their usual business meeting Monday, March 9th. A very
interesting debate was given, the question being, "Resolved: That the Child
Labor Amendment should be adopted." Wallace Smith, Wayne Stookey, and Leo
Stodola argued for the acirmative, while the negative was upheld by Leon
Vesely, John Montgomery, and Philip McKim.
The Mixed Glee Clubs are good examples that hard work does pay. For their
efforts they now hold the state championship, just a step toward winning
the national honors. They contributed to the program at Coe Vespers at
Sinclair Chapel Sunday, March 22d. The offering taken will aid in defraying
the expenses of the two glee clubs to Kansas City.
Officers of Sophrosyne, Washington High School chapter of the national
honor society, are: Alma Janko, President; Lydia Hrubesh, Vice-President;
William Grunewald, Secretary. The pupils elected to Sophrosvne represent
the ten per cent. of the senior class having the highest scholastic
average. There are now twenty members, while twenty more will be admitted
the middle of the semester.
At the band concert at Benjamin Franklin auditorium, Ralph Leo gave several
selections, accompanied by his father, Professor E. A. Leo.
The band and orchestra contest between Cedar Rapids and Dubuque was held at
Benjamin Franklin auditorium Friday evening, March 20th. The two orchestras
contested first, followed by the two bands. According to the decision
rendered the following day, the winning band is Council, Bluffs, while
Cedar Rapids won the orchestra championship for the state.
The new members of the Academian society are Robert Nelson and John Trumbull.
A fellowship was held at the home of John French, February 21st. The
following were initiated: Robert Evans, Ed Drew, Robert Nelson, Jack
Smythe, John Koffron, Jack Day, and George Warriner.
The Cecilians and Boys' Glee Club gave a concert in costume Tuesday
evening. February 24th, at Franklin junior high. The same concert was given
to the student body at Franklin in the afternoon, while the concert was
repeated at Roosevelt on March 12th. Selections from the "Mikado" were
riven by the Cecilians, the boys giving numbers from "Robin Hood."
The Kappa Phi Tau Boiler Makers' Ball was given at the Oriental Hall
February 7th. The ball, which was attended by many alumni, was a huge.
success and one of the first of its kind. The chaperons were Mr. and Mrs.
Novak and Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Chandler.
As a result of a movement among the senior girls to simplify commencement,
Miss Rogers called an assembly for them. Geraldine Roberts presided, while
representatives from the various societies, the presidents, gave their
opinions concerning graduation. The girls voted unanimously to simplify
commencement, but it was decided to appoint committees which in turn will
decide upon the flowers, clothes, and shoes to be worn.
On March 10th four alternates were taken into the Cecilians: Winifred
Fowler, Margaret Ilageman, Margaret Pratt, and Irma Townsend.
A dinner dance was given by the Cecilians and Boys' Glee Club at Roosevelt
Junior High Friday, March 13th.
A business meeting of the Phi Sigma Psi was held at the school Wednesday,
March 4th. Two new members of this society are Roy Holtz and Paul Cummins.
For the first time in its history, the Kappa Phi Taus held a dad's
fellowship, a father and son affair. It was an unusual success and the boys
hope to make it an annual affair.
The Phi Sigma Psi held a fellowship and formal initiation at the home of
Herbert Clark, Monday, March 15th.
The Alpha Rho Spring Hop was held at the Oriental Hall Saturday, March
28th. McDonald's orchestra furnished the music, while a special feature was
a group of songs sung by Fred Tangeman and Paul Cummins, the latter playing
the ukelele. The hall was decorated in the Alpha Rho colors, red and black.
The dance was a big success, with more than fifty couples, including alumni
home for spring vacation, attending. The chaperons for the hop were Mr. and
Mrs. Munger and Mr. and Mrs. Adams.
On Wednesday, February 25th, the B. G. A.s held initiation of the new
members. The following girls were taken into the society: Julia Armon.
Fsther Averill, Bessie Buresh, Isabelle Defoe, Martha Dobrovsky, Lenore
Dostal, Agnes Hadac, Lucille Harness, Jennie Hrbek, Thelma Miller, Martha
Sawyer, Nettie Sisam, Helen Suchomel, Maxine Thomas, Libbie Uridil, Laura
Victoring, and Fern Washburn.
Wednesday, March 11th the B. G. A. society held their regular meeting. The
book, "The Parliamentarian," was introduced in the form of a drill given by
several girls. The following program committee was chosen for the next
meeting: Lorraine Smith, Bessie Buresh, Martha Sawyer, Anne Kriz, and
Libbie Uridil.
On Wednesday, March 25th, the G. B. A.s held their regular bi-weekly
meeting in room 316. 1 likes and picnics for the spring were discussed. A
program was given carrying out the idea of "All Fool's Day." The Senior
Prophecy was read by Anne Kriz.
The Alpha Beta Chi and Phi Sigma Psi dance was given Friday evening, March
27th. at the Grant gymnasium. About sixty couples attended. Music was
furnished by Neill's orchestra. Novel programs and a special dance were
features of the evening. The chaperons were: Mr. and Mrs. Burchard, Mr. and
Mrs. Shramek, Mr. and Mrs. Prentice, and Nlr. and Mrs. Knapp.
WORKINGS OF THE SENIOR MIND
Every year, at about this time,
The seniors become uneasy.
They begin to yearn for a change of clime;
They wonder if college is hard or easy.
They begin to wonder where they'll go;
They peruse the college catalogs.
Shall it be close, right here at Coe,
Or U. of C., in West-Coast fogs?
They start to plan for the future:
They build air castles high.
For them, each college has its lure,
As commencement time draws nigh.
-Milton W. BUFFINGTON '26.
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SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT
Cedar Rapids.................. 33 University High ............... 20
Cedar Rapids.................. 29 Springville ................... 14
Cedar Rapids.................. 22 Ottumwa ....................... 13
Cedar Rapids.................. 24 Nevada ........................ 17
Cedar Rapids.................. 46 Council Bluffs ................ 16
Cedar Rapids.................. 27 Fort Dodge .................... 17
BASKETBALL
Washington High won the right to play Marion in the Class A finals of the
sectional tournament by their victories in the first and second rounds.
Coach Novak's Tigers won from Mt. Vernon and Marengo without extending
themselves, taking the former five into camp 34 to 10, and trouncing
Marengo 38 to 15.
The Tigers were given quite a scare by Marion before they earned the right
to compete in the district meet. The Red and White topped the Orange and
Black at the quarter mark by a three point lead and were in a twelve to
Vxelve deadlock at the half.
Cummins took a hand in matters in the last two chapters and in the third
quarter the Tigers were ahead 24 to 15. Marion came within two points of a
tie during the final period, but the Tigers again spurted and were leading
32 to 15 at the finish.
Cummins was the big noise in the game, gathering eighteen points for his share.
The lineup:
CEDAR RAPIDS (34) MT. VERNON (10)
Boegel............................F............................ Hunter
Skelly............................F............................ J. Dee
Zvacek............................C............................ R. Dee
Tangeman......................... G............................ Robinson
McClung.......................... G............................ Garner
Substitutions: Cedar Rapids-Harper, Groth, Carter, Mumford, Cummins. Mt.
Vernon-Fordyce.
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CEDAR RAPIDS (38) MARENGO (15)
Boegal ........................... F...........................
Langlas
Skelly............................ E........................... C. McGivern
Zvacek............................ C........................... F. McGivern
Tangeman.......................... G.......................... Thomas
McClung..........................G............................. Peizer
Substitutions: Cedar Rapids-Groth, Cummins, Mumford, Harper, Carter.
DISTRICT TOURNAMENT
In the district tournament Cedar Rapids met Reinbeck in the second round
and came from behind to win, 14 to 13. This placed them in the semi-finals,
their opponents to be Osage.
In the Reinbeck tussle, two baskets by Cummins in the final quarter gave
the Tigers a one point lead. The game was airtight throughout, with the
count being tied five times. Cedar Rapids took a 6 to 3 lead in the first
quarter, but Reinbeck rallied and held a 10 to 9 advantage at half time.
The third quarter ended 12 to 9 for Reinbeck. Fn the final quarter' Cummins
tossed a, free throw and counted twice from the floor to give the Tigers a
victory.
In the semi-finals played in the afternoon, Cedar Rapids was eliminated
from the tournament by being defeated by Osage.
ILLINOIS INDOOR CARNIVAL
Cedar Rapids won the high school one mile relay as usual. Evanston, Ill.,
was second; Peoria Central, Peoria, Ill., was third. The time was 3:39.
Cedar Rapids took the lead at the start and held it until the final lap,
when Clayton of Evanston stepped into the lead. Shove of Cedar Rapids
over-took him on the back stretch, however, and won by a yard.
The relay men ran in the following order: Redel, Harper, Stamats, Shove.
IOWA INDOOR INTERSCHOLASTIC
History repeats itself and so do Cedar Rapids high school track victories.
As was the case in previous years, the Annual Iowa Indoor Interscholastic
Meet would have been a pleasant affair for other institutions if the Cedar
Rapids outfit had stayed at home.
From the start of the trials in the fifty yard dash the issue never was in
doubt. The Orange and Black flashed to the front so frequently that it was
not a case of which school would win, but simply a case of how big the winning
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score would be. It so happened that Coach Novak's crew piled up a total of
50½ points.
Burlington was second with 23 points and Winfield third with eight. Grant
high finished down the list with one-half a point.
The outstanding performance of the meet was the copping of individual
Honors by "Dick" Ivacek, the lanky Tiger star. With firsts in the pole
vault, broad jump, and shot put and a second in the high jump, he gathered
a total of eighteen points. Robinson of Burlington won the high jump with a
leap of live feet 10 inches. Ivacek was a close second with five feet 9 inches.
Cedar Rapids won first in both heats of the quarter mile dash. In the first
heat Maynor Shove took a fall out of the existing record by stepping the
distance in fifty-three flat. Coach George \W. Bresnahan of the University
of Iowa said that they were the prettiest quarters that he had ever seen
run. In the second heat Stamats won an easy first in 54/ seconds.
In the fifty yard dash "Sticky" Stamats, the old sensational, was first,
and Redel was third. Boyer, a newcomer to Tiger ranks, was second in the
pole vault. Redel also stepped out in the half, but too many preliminaries
in the dashes had tired him and the best he could do was a fourth.
Cissler won a third in the mile run. He is only sixteen years old and was r
unning his first mile in competition. Coming around the last curve, he was
in sixth place, but he turned loose with a powerful finished and pulled in
an easy third.
Harper stepped out in the hurdles to take the place of "Bab" Cuhel. A first
in the high and a second in the lows was the sum total of his efforts.
Other Tiger point winners were McClung, with a second in the broad jump,
and Cristv, with a third in the high jump.
For the first time in four years the Tigers finished second in the medley
relay. Shove and Stamats, running first and second, brought in nice leads
and Warriner arriner, running third, was off to a good start, but weakened
on the last lap. When Redel, Tiger anchorman, started he was about twenty
yards to the bad. H HC pulled up about fifteen yards on the flying leader,
but was unable to over-take the Burlington man.
As had been predicted. the new track saw the fall of many records. The half
mile record was broken by a matter of six seconds. A new records was also
established in the high jump and quarter mile.
NORTHWESTERN INDOOR MEET
Some day in the future, near or distant, a Washington H ligh track or
football team is going to fall in the dust and be trampled on, and when
that day arrives the people are going to ask what in the world happened.
The day of reckoning does not appear in the immediate future. This
conclusion is based on the performance in Evanston, when four of Leo
Novak's athletics annexed another national championship when they captured
high honors in the Northwestern indoor meet.
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In scoring twenty points to lick the cream of Chicago's prep stars, as well
as those of Peoria, Champaign, and other Illinois, Iowa, and Indiana
schools, the squad composed of Zvacek, Stamats, Redel, and Harper
accomplished some-thing that even last year's team, headed by "Bah" Cuhel,
could not achieve.
Last year's Tiger Outfit of Cuhel, Healy, Loftus, Cook, Murrell, and
Butterfield. was conceded a good chance of copping the indoor title, but it
was forced to second place by H Hyde Park.
This year it was believed that the inexperienced Orange and Black tribe
would not rank among the leaders but, by placing in seven events. the
quartet Of youngsters maintained the pace established by Tiger title
winners of the past.
In winning at Northwestern, the Tigers wound up the indoor season with a
1,000 per cent record. They captured the Iowa interscholastic meet with
case; won the one mile relay at the Illinois carnival, and finished with
glory at Evanston.
At the Evanston meet, Harper finished second in the 60 yard low hurdles and
fourth in the 60 yard high sticks. Both Stamats and Redel placed second in
their respective heats of the quarter mile dash. Zvacek copped first in the
Pole vault, second in the shot put, and fourth in the high jump. The Tigers
also placed fourth in the sole relay.
MR. MEYER: "What is vaseline?"
MR. Gerwig: "Vaseline is petroleum that has gone to college."
Some seniors are going to be great roamers in the world, judging by their
early start.
MISS RUDD: "What are you reading about?"
E. EPLER: "Electricity."
MISS RUDD: "Oh. current events, eh?"
E. EPLER: "No, light reading."
SAINT PETER: "You say you edited THE PULSE?"
BOB CRON: "Yes sir."
SAINT PETER: "Step into the elevator."
BOB CRON: "How soon does it go up?"
SAINT PETER: "It doesn't go up. It goes down."
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