The Sophomores enjoyed a party last Friday night. The entire class and several teachers were present. The evening was devoted to games and the serving of an informal dinner.
November 3, 1927 - The carnival and festival was a huge success. Why? Because of the unstinted efforts of students and teachers and the interest and support of the community, all of which we sincerely appreciate.
November 3, 1927 Vaccination – pro and con. The local board of education decided at their special meeting on Oct. 24, 1927 to have Mr. Hollingsworth go to Des Moines and confer with the State Board of Health on the scarlet fever question, and vaccination. The doctors in the state office gave out the following information: Vaccination against scarlet fever is as yet a new thing and not proven to the point where they feel that it is advisable to vaccinate on a large scale. It is giving good results in most cases and they believe that in a few years it will be in general use, just as smallpox and diphtheria.
The opinion was also given that in case it became very bad and in a serious type it would be advisable to vaccinate. They urged, however, that it be done with the knowledge that it is a new thing and that the effects were more severe than that of diphtheria as a general rule. Fatalities are very uncommon and the statistics show one out of 40,000. This again seems very small, but is greater than smallpox or diphtheria. We will appreciate receiving the opinion of the parents on this problem. In case there is sufficient demand, the school will do all in their power to secure the vaccination at a very reasonable figure.
November 3, 1927 Local Student Wins Prize for Editorial The World News, a magazine used in the History department, recently conducted an editorial contest for H. S. students. A $10.00 prize was given the winner, $5.00 to second place and $1.00 each to the eight next best editorials. Mary McWherter was one of the eight, her name appearing among others. When you know this paper has a circulation of over 300,000, and many editorials were submitted, her achievement is one of which we can well be proud.
November 10, 1927 - Collins High is Second in English Tests, Again Collins High has a right to be proud of the work done in the English department. At the state convention the reports of the Iowa Tests on Minimum Essentials for 1926-27 were given. Collins stood second only to University High school of Iowa City in both tests. Various scores ranged from 62 to 108 (Collins) in Test I. And from 59 to 113 (Collins) in Test II.