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Show I : Friday, May 19, 1944 SOUTH HIGH SCRIBE Page Three ROTC Companies Parade In Annual Inspection not be known until July, whether or not the school will receive an honor rating for meeting the re-quirements. PROMOTIONS LISTED On Monday, May 15, some pro-motions and transfers were made. Lt. Col. Larsen was transferred to the Regiment-al Headquarters Staff. Gordon Howard was pro-moted from ma-jor to Lieuten-ant Colpjiel, to replace Larson as Battalion Com-mander. Wallace Livingston was advanced from By Cadet Major Cliff Tatterson On May 9, the annual inspec-tion was held at South, on the football field. The inspecting of-ficer was Captain Benson of the University of Utah Senior R.O.T.C. Captain Benson was accompanied by Captain Murphy and Lt. Ron-ald Sundquist of the Junior R.O.T.C. Headquarters. Among the distinguished vistor was Lt. Col. Ramsey, officer in charge of the R.O.T.C. for the nine western states. The inspection began at 9:15 with a look at the records and facilities. During this time, the inspecting party visited the prin-cipal. At 10:00 the battalion was formed for a personal inspection. During this time cadets were des-ignated for oral and written ex-aminations, to be given in the af-ternoon. At the conclusion of the person-al inspection, various squads and platoons participated in close or-der drill and extended order drill. The extended order platoon was commanded by Cadet Lt. Don Le-fav- or. The extended order squad was commanded by Staff Sgt. Claude Purles. The scouting and patrolling was under the direc-tion of Captain Melvin Knapton. At 11:15 the battalion was re-formed for Mass Physical Calis-thenics. They were under the or-ders of Major Ralph Pyper. AWARDS PRESENTED During the parade, awards were given to the outstanding cadets of the year. The awards were pre-sented to the following: Outstanding commissioned offi-cer, Lt. Col. Boyd Larsen. Outstanding nan - Commissioned officer, Corporal Kenneth Martin. Best drilled cadet in the city schools, Corporal O'Neil Ras-mussen- .v Outstanding cadet of the school, Pfc. Spencer Simons. Best dressed cadet, Pfc. Bob Maaga. Ross Cadet Lt. CoL Captain Adjut-Howar- d ant to Major to occupy Col Howard's position as Battalion Executive. Lawrence Johnson, captain of the honor company, was promoted to Bat-talion Adjundant. William Meine was advanced from 1st lieutenant to Captain commanding Company C. Transferred to the Command-ant's staff was Captain George Littke. Replacing him is Marvin Rapp, who was made a Captain. Thomas Judd, of Company C. was promoted from Staff Sergeant to 2nd Lieutenant. CADETS PARADE FOR WAO In honor of the Women's Army Corps' second birthday, the ROTC cadets paraded last Monday for the citizens of Salt Lake. The members of the three city high schools made up a large portion of the paraders. The prospective officers for next year have been meeting this week. The early gatherings are for the purpose of advanced train-ing. Under the guidance of Sgt. Redmond, the annual officer's party is taking shape. The affair is being planned for Saturday, May 20. Dancing ana reiresn-ment- s are the chief attraction of this commissioned officers' event. Citizenship awards, Sgt. Pyper and Corporal Duane Lund. Outstanding company, Company B, Captain Lawrence Johnson, commanding. - ....During the afternoon, the ca-dets who had been previously designated reported to a class-room for the oral andd written tests. These cadets constituted a major part of the inspection. This inspection is classed as one of the most important events of the year for the cadets. It will Commencement Tea, Picnic Big Club Events For May Diplomas were awarded to the girl3 of Social Arts by Miss Winifred Dyer at their commencement exercises yesterday after-noon in the Music room. Presentations took place at 3:10. For the girls who have had per-fect attendance this year, seals were placed on the diplomas. Usu-ally corsages are given for this record, but the great number pre-vented this. The girls went to the foyer then, and had light refreshments. Kay Gertino, chairman of the affair, commented, "Everyone seemed to be thrilled and to have a good time." This last event took its place alongside of the Sweetheart's Ball. Slumber Party, Snow Frolic, and the other parties the club has sponsored this year. SPANISH CLUB Friday, May 12, sixty Spanish Club members met at Liberty Park for a fiesta. The picnic was sponsored by Mrs. Hickman and Miss Noble. The evening was chuck full of fun and food. At 6:00 sharp, refreshments were served, with every thing . from hot-do- gs to ice cream offer-ed, and with all the accessories. From then on, the evening was spent at the concessions, tennis courts, baseball diamonds, and playing croquet and rowing. Miss Dyer was honorary guest, and she brought a friend. The fiesta ended at 10:00 when the happy muchachos went home to dream of a Spanish picnic. Boy! the Spanish Club really celebrated last Friday with that picnic at Liberty Park. Every-body had a good time boating, playing tennis, horseshoes and crocquet, and eating. Mrs. Hick-man said it was quite success-ful except for a few .unfortunate incidents. Like, for instance, when John Church . and Jack Green were sent to get the ice cream, and ate most of it on the way back. Then, too, Margaret Chiado fell in the lake trying to rescue her dog. Brave girl, wasn't sner ion Jianaru was jonnny-on-the-sp- ot, building a boy scout fire for roasting weenies. Miss Noble and Miss Dyer were guests of the club's affair, . . ' Ih South Servicemen By PHYLLIS CLAYTON William S. Drury, a South grad-uate of 1942, now stationed in San Anton, Texas, is nearing the completion of his training as an Army Air Corps pilot. Bill became an Aviation Cadet last July, and has been studying these ten 5 months. He first was stationed at Miami Beach, Florida; from there he was sent to Butler College in Indianapolis, Indiana, where he graduated with honors. At South he was very active in the ROTC. Robert (Bert) Clayton, who is stationed at Bodega Bay, Californ-ia, in the Coast Guard Patrol is spending a short furlough in Salt Lake with his family. Since enlist- - ing in the Coast Guard in August, 1942, Bert has been in California, j with the exception of a few short trips to the Solomon Islands, Aleutian Islands, and other ones in the Pacific. Bert holds the rank of a Seaman First Class. Of the class of 1943 comes one of the South's outstanding gradu- - v ates. Wilford Stevensen. He is; known as Steve! to all of his friends. e At the present; time, Wilford isj stationed in New Mexico, attend-- v ing the Universi-- i ty of New Mexi-- co, where he is doing fine work! in the Navy "V-- 5" training pro-- i gram. He will graduate in June, at which time he will be an ensign in the Navy Air Corps. Perhaps he will train for another semester. Steve was rna rf i a fire hnvo tf OTlUot in the V-- 5 program from South, and left October 29, 1943. Participating in track, hurd-ling and basketball, Steve was i one of South's' most enthusiastic sports fans. ) . Three outstanding graduates I ? of South are the Woodbury broth ers, Joe, Ray, and Frank. Joe graduated from South in 1939, and entered the service last October. He trained at Far-ragu- t, Idaho. Now he is a Seaman Second Class in the Navy Air ; Corps. While at South, Joe was a sargeant in the ROTC. Ray was a member of the class ; of 1941. He went into the Coast Artillery Anti-aircra- ft in 1942. He took his training at Camp Cal ls lan, California. Ray was also a ; participant in ROTC when he was i at South. Frank, the youngest brother, is an alum of 1942, and is now a ! private in the Infantry. He has been in Africa, helping to capture German and Italian Prisoners. X Frank trained at Fort Custer, Michigan. ROTC was his high ! school specialty, too. Pawn My Word Mother: "Now, Junior, be a good boy and say 'Ah-h-h-- h' so the doctor can get his finger out of your mouth." Green and Gold Cannons to the right of them, Cannons to the left of them, Cannons in front of them. Boy, what a towel factory! The Box Elder Bee Spectator: "Hey! Sit down in front!" Drunk: "Don't be ridiclish, I don't bend that way." The Utah Chronicle And then there's the one about the Germans who named their ships after jokes so the English wouldn't get them. The Bruin "Gimme a all-da- y sucker," the youngster demanded of the candy man. He was handed one. "Looks kinda' small," remarked the youth, looking at it doubt-fully. "Yah, the days are getting shorter.' In France men kiss men. In the U. S. men kiss women. "God Bless America." Totem "What's yer trouble, Goitie?" "Aw, de spaghetty's too stringy." "Wy doncher try it wit yer veil off?" Teen scribe Here's to the prexy A wit and a thinker. The classes sure think He's just an old sweetheart. Totem Visitor: "And what's your name my good man?" Prisoner: "9669." Visitor: "But that's not your real name." Prisoner: "Naw, it's just my pen name." Echoes Perhaps the shortest poem in existance: Sail Gale Pale Rail. Ester: "How many men do you think will be unhappy when I marry?" Elmer: "How many do you ex-pect to marry?" Echoes "Bread, bread, give me bread," the actor said, and the curtain came down with a roll. Totem Oh heart, oh me I love he But he loves she And she ain't me So me and he Ain't we!!! - Junior Publication Issued May 5 by 1944-4- 5 Paper Staff Under the editorship of Bruce Goates, the Junior Staff published the annual Junior Issue, May 5th. Composition, make-u- p, head-lines every technical point about the paper was exceptionally well-don- e for an amateur group. Bruce was assisted on the front-page by Paul Tollestrup, and Jay Tashima, the news editors. Ho-ward Anderson had charge of the feature page. Frank Matheson did the work on page three, while Cliff Miller covered the sports. Ruth Woolley, business' man-ager, and Janice Littke, ad man-ager, handled the money end of the paper. Joyce Hoskins was the associate editor in the place of Karon Gwilliam for this issue. - Bruce, speaking for the staff, said they would be working for an NSPA AU-Americ- an rating next year. IDial Flowers Express Thoughts ! Corsages Specialty Our j 541 East 17th South j Patronize Our Advertisers . . . They Patronize Us! PARKS THE JEWELER 25 W. So. Temple I j I Leyson-Pearsa- ll Co. j I Jewelers j Engagement Rings j 236 MAIN ST. SALT LAKE CITY j VBssnsssf w ""' j WHAT ARE YOU QUALIFIED TO DO? ! Intensive, practical training at the L. D. S. Business 1 College to supplement your general education will j help you prepare for important work in Government,. I military, or industrial offices. Visit the school or call 3-- 2 765 for information. New 1 students may enroll on any school day. L S i BUSINESS COLLEGE 7 70 North Main Salt Lake City j Phone 65 j I Day and Evening All the year j imi ,, ,, j NEW & USED PHONOGRAPH RECORDS j 5c to 79c j ! New Shipment Every Saturday t - at - I j Summerhays Music Co. j j 17i West 1st South I Want a quick start in busi- - j doing interesting, well- - j Iness, office work? Then j look any further. Drop J I in at the authorized j J Comptometer School (only j one in the city), and learn j I first-han- d about the new ac- - I j celerated course and oppor-- j ! tunities open to graduates, j t Comptometer School j j 10 West 1st South I j Room 422 TANK Presents Food, Frivolity The Teen Age Night Club (TANK) opened again last Sat-urday to give high school boys and girls another night of recre-ation. Sol Betnum and his orchestra provided the music for dancing in the gym, while the boys patron-izd- e the swimming pool. South high turned out for the affair, and, as usual, helped itself to the Snack Bar and dance floor.. High school students are urged to join in the Saturday night fun. Membership cards can be pur-chased at the door, or from any of the TANK Club committee. They are void for two months. The fifty cents they cost present a million dollars worth of fun. - |