Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 41, Number 46, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 February 1909 — High School. [ARTICLE]
High School.
The Senior German class has finished reading “L’Arrabiata.” “Stub” Gundy has developed a poetical talent, which seriously threatens the popularity of the renouned author of “The Modest Proposal." The “Reds” and the “Blacks” played quite an Interesting game of basket ball Thursday night, and the audience, although not very large, was very enthusiastic. The Blacks were defeated by a score of 14-3. The Glee club seemed quite pleased with the addition of the triangle and timbrel, and It seems that they will add considerably to the effect of the "Gypsy Chorus." The grades have been employed with the usual busy work for George Washington’s birthday. They do not Intend to celebrate the day otherwise however, some drill work was given Lincoln’s birthday and boxes for Valentine days.
