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Parents to the Rescue
HIS year it is our turn to be very proud of the Faculty and Parents, for their
noble endeavors to raise our Hospital Fund to the necessary two thousand dob lars. Did I say endeavors? I meant to say glorious performance, for such was the Faculty'Mothers basketball game. Both sides played with great vigor and skill (most of the students took notes), and only after an exciting struggle did the Faculty win, by a score of 28 to 26. The details of the game, however, were really the most delic- ious bits of the evening. First the teachers limped on, with canes, books, and that T must'havedearning look. Then in romped the green'filleted, stockingless mothers, with
nurse, doctor, and stretcher in attendance. The audience was divided into three cheer' ing sections. Mr. Ivins, as leader, spurred the husbands on to many “Hot'cha'chas for ma'ma'mas.” On the stage six small sons, fascinated by the sudden demonstration of athletic prowess in their families, completely drowned out the entire School’s attempts. Mr. Pratt made a charming nurse, for he was officious and buxom—all that a nurse
should be! He and grave Doctor Tweedy spent the entire evening practising their crafts, and entertaining us. Sixty'six dollars was added to our Fund, and we had an
uproarious time.
Now, as this book goes to press, Oakwood is given over to preparations for a “Hullabaloo,” completely run by the parents, the proceeds of which will also go to our Fair account. We are thrilled at the prospect, and we thank our parents most warmly for their enthusiastic interest and help.
P. T., ’33.
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