Bristol High School - Green and White Yearbook (Bristol, RI)

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THE GREEN AND WHITE 21 JO Miss Sisson’s History Class Miss S.—“What are the marks of the old regime? Miss Arruda—“Quotation marks.” “------- Oh, a (Jenius!” Miss Callan (French I)— We are going to start a French Club next Friday.” Bassing—“You mean the day after Thursday ? ” Miss Dollofif (Science)—“You here this morning, Thompson?” Campanello (Eng. 2a)—“They gave him a fitting burial funeral. Ingenious . Mr. Rhuland (Chem. 4)—“Where else can we get milk from besides a cow? McGrath—“A milk bottle.” Time Out Miss Sisson (Hist. 4)— Why was the war of 1754 called the ’Seven Years’ War’ when it lasted nine years?” Church— They had two years rest.” Mr. Lane—“What did Macbeth do before he went to bed?” Connors—“Ah,— put out the lights.” Miss Callan (French III)—“Why did you leave out the past definite in your conjugation? LeClerc—“I never use it. Miss Sisson—“For instance, suppose Lan-gello took them in his machine.” Langcllo—“I haven't any.” Makowskv—“Mr. Dowd, how much money did you make on the Dempsey-Tunney fight? Mr. Dowd (Dempsey rooter)—“Oh, not so much that I could buy a Rolls Royce.” Makowskv—“Zat so! And you couldn’t buy a Ford tire!” Miss Sisson (Hist. IV)—“Does anyone know how many Indians there are in the U. S.?” McGrath (Instantly) “5288. Miss Sisson: “What’s that, your registration?” Indeed, it is! Mr. Rhuland (after disgustingly watching Seniors looking at aeroplane flying by)— “Now, isn't that strange?” Tut, Tut, John! Mr. Lane (after reading passage)—“Shakespeare’s lucky numbers were three and nine.” Rcgo (absent-mindedlv)—“Mine are 7 and 11.” Bassing (French I)—“Who are these dames?” KES Miss Callan (French III)—“Brownell, continue the translation.” Brownell—“Pas mal—not bad.er .. shall I read more?” Mr. Lane (Eng. 4)—“Whom can we compare MacBeth with?” Various pupils—“King Arthur, Lancelot, Roosevelt, etc. Gorham—“Tom Mix.” -• Coach Rhuland (Football practice)—“Fourth down: five yards to goal line. Makowskv—“Hey, Tubby, let’s punt it!” Lew (arriving in Eng. 4 five minutes late) —“T just came in.” Mr. Lane—“I know you did. Lanwllo (Verv cold morning)—“Good morning. Miss Dollofif. Miss Dollofif—“What's good about it?” How did Iverson have the patience of waiting one hour and a half for his girl to show up? Mr. Lane (Eng. 4)— Give me some original poetry.” Levy—“Eyes were met; lips were set..” Mr. Lane—“Where were you last night? Miss Shaw (Math. 4)—“Mr. Rhuland, would you call 6i seven? Mr. Rhuland—“Would you, McGrath?” McGrath—“Yes, they do it at the A. P.” Miss Sisson (Hist. IV.)—“Was King Philip killed at Mount Hope?” Levy—“No, in a swamp.” Astronomers, attention! Nappi (Ancient history, talking about Greek theatre)—“You would first notice that the sky was an open sky.” Miss Callan (Giving out French sentences)— “With whom did you go to the theatre last night. Makowsky?” Makowskv—“I did not go. Miss Callan.” Miss Callan (to LeClerc)—“Give the principal parts of satisfaire.” LeClerc (Looks blankly for a second)— “Why, Miss Callan, don't you know them!” Hmm! Very suspicious. Mr. Dowd (Soph. Latin)—“Martin, what does reverti mean? Martin— That’s just what I want to know. Mr. Dowd (Soph. Latin)—“You are all going to your home rooms at 1 :00 and send squads out to clean up the yard.” Makowsky—“Shame, shame, Mr. Dowd, you mean the campus.”

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BASKET BALL TEAM Seated, left to right—Martin Biancuzzo. David Levitin, Ralph T. Church (Capt.), Louis Castriotta. H. B. Burnham, Jr. Mgr. Standing, left to right—Louis Sylvia, A. Richmond Gorham, Richard Mott, Frank A. Rhuland (coach).

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n THE (iREEN AND WHITE (Geom. Closs, Miss A. Paiva lounging in her seat in Room 6.) Mr. Dowd—'Miss Paiva, sit up in your dask.” A. Paiva—“Oo-oo, I can't, it’s too small.” Comparison? Did you ever see ‘Twister’ Church riding in his car?” “That's no car, that's a Ford.” Events that lead to death “Say, Barrows, get us a cheer-leader.” (P.S.—Patient resting as comfortably as possible.) F. Brownell (U. S. Hist.) — “Washington wrote in his ‘dairy’ day by day.” H. Manley (U. S. Hist.)—“Washington was 22 in the summer time.” ? Miss Bradford (English)—“Was the man dead?” Caisse—“No, he was killed.” V. Palmer—“1 didn't say anything.” Mr. Dowd—“Well, don't say it so loud next time.” Corea—“I’m getting pretty popular, all the teachers want to se me at 1:15.” “Little ottsi tootsie” McGrath—“‘Twister’ threw a piece of chalk at me 1” Miss Dolloff—“Well, Pm not your nurse.” Mullemaggi (Classical student)—“The worst subject in school is Latin.” Mr. Dowd— How do you know; you never took it?” Ashton—“What is the matter with Vorro’s wrist; it's painted with iodine.” Mak.—“He sprained his ankle.” Mr. Rhuland (Chem. 4)—“Suppose this room were full of H2 and match was scratched, what would happen?” Corea—“It would rain.” I. West (French)—‘They went walking on horseback.’ Miss Sisson— Is it a disgrace to be a Democrat ?” McGrath—“No, but the Republicans think so.” Miss Sisson— How can you account for AI. Smith's popularity, McGrath?” McGrath—“He was very popular. , M iss. Dolloff—“Finish those examples or you will have to do some until 1 o’clock.” LeClerc—“Oh, Miss Dolloff, I only do piece work.” Cruel! Cruel! Heard in Room 6: Corea—“Don’t you think I have a profile like John Barrymore’s?” LeClerc—“It looks more like Lon Chaney’s to me!” Ashton—“I just bumped my head. Is there a lump?” Makowsky—“Yes, you’re getting a swelled head.” Heard in Chem.—“Name another substance besides gelatine used in cooking to ‘set’ puddings.” LeClerc—“Soap.” Mr. Rhuland (Chem.) — When is water hard?” Corea—“When it rains.” Mr. Rhuland— How’s that?” Corea—“Because it rains hard !”