The Collins school was very ably represented in the Junior High District Declamatory contest held here Wednesday, Dec. 10, in which Collins, Colo, Maxwell and Zearing were contesting. Two of our contestants, Oscar Serbein and Alta Tiffany, won first place in their respective divisions, oratorical and dramatic, and represented the district in the county contest this week. The achievement speaks well for the superior coaching of Miss Njus and the students are to be commended for their effort.
Thirty-eight high school students have signed up for Senior high declamatory work, and Miss Njus has begun work in directing the contestants. With so many speakers entered it will be necessary to have an elimination contest, which will be held shortly after Christmas vacation.
Christmas Program Last evening (Wednesday) the high school auditorium was filled to capacity to listen to the Christmas program put on by the students of the school. It was thoroughly worthwhile and enjoyed by everyone present. The spirit of Christmas was in evidence throughout the entire evening. The following program was given: Operetta “Box of Dolls” - 1st and 2nd grade; “Christmas Wishes” - 3rd grade; “Dance of the Snow Flakes” - 4th grade; Recitation - Harold Hale; Song “Christmas Stockings”; Play “”Christmas in Other Lands” - 5th and 6th grades; Song “Santa Claus Land” - 3rd and 4th grades; Recitation - Donald Hand; Christmas Star Drill - 6th grade; “Merry Christmas Drill - 4th grade; Recitation - George Owen Sokol; Play “Trouble in Santa Claus Land” - 7th grade; Pantomime “Silent Night” - Harriet Sokol; “The Nativity of Christ” - High School.
On Friday at 12:45 p. m. a “Pep” meeting was called to arouse the interest of the people in the basketball game of the evening. The best spirit that was ever witnessed at a Collins pep meeting was shown. Great cooperation of the students with the yell leaders (Iva Dodd and Donald Evans) was given with good spirit and plenty of volume. As cheering works a great influence over a team, they promised much encouragement to the boys. The high school was well represented in the cheering section.
Physical Training The high school girls in the non-athletic physical training class decided that a variety of exercises would make the hour more interesting. With this thought in mind, three girls of the class have charge of the work each Monday. Sometimes the hour is spent in playing basketball, volleyball, in physical exercises, relays, or folk dancing. Whatever the schedule, the variety makes the class one that is looked forward to.
On Friday, Dec. 12, Collins played Colo on the home floor. Boys’ 1st and 2nd teams played. The Colo boys were too big and took the 2nd team game. The 1st team came onto the floor for a brief practice period. Ober Elliott was appointed as captain for the game. The first team did not make a very good start but kept increasing their fighting to the finish. In the first half of the game Collins did not do much scoring because of apparent nervousness. The final score for the 1st team game read Colo 22, Collins. 18.
Music Miss Skarshaug has been teaching the students in her music classes a number of new and clever Christmas songs, besides the beautiful old carols. Everyone has been busy practicing for the Christmas program.