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

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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 !”

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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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THE GREEN AND WHITE 23 ALUMNI NOTES The Alumni Editor would greatly appreciate items of interest among the Alumni, as well as additional information or correction of any errors. Address Alumni Editor, care of the Green White. 1925 Robert Balfour is with the firm of Samuel Kinder Bro., florists. Bristol. Leonard Baron is taking a course at Columbia University. Rudolph Bassing is proprietor of the General Woodwork Co., Bristol. Gladys Beavis is a teacher in the Walley School, Bristol, R. I. Norman Benard is with the firm of A. L. Johnston. Bristol. James Bernard is at the National India Rubber Co., Bristol. James Bertrand is with the Outlet Company, Providence. Sheldon Burt is with the National India Rubber Co., Bristol. Arthur Brown is with the Herreshoff Mfg. Co.. Bristol. Helen Campagna is teaching in the Reynolds School. Bristol. Evelyn Clerico is a medical student at Middlesex College. Frederic Cornell is a clerk with the Collins-Aikman Corporation at Bristol. Fabio De Cristofaro is with the firm of D. DeCristofaro, Real Estate, Bristol. Catherine Fay is studying at the Comptometer School in Providence. Robert Garvin is at Taylor’s Shoe Store, Bristol. Gertrude Grice is living in Boston. William C. Hobbs, Jr., is at the General Electric School, Lynn, Mass. Hazel B. Hoyle is in the office of the Col-lins-Aikman Corporation, Bristol. Clifford Keating is at the American School of Osteopathy and Surgery, Kirksville, Mo. Madeline Koch is teaching in the Walley School, Bristol. Vincent Leahy is a student at the R. I. School of Design, Providence. Lena Levitin is with the firm of B. Levitin, Bristol. Morris Levy is with the Collins-Aikman Corporation, Bristol. George MacDonald is a Junior at the R. I. State College at Kingstown. George Marz is with the Callan Construc- tion Co., Bristol. James Maher is a student at Providence College. Joseph McGrath is with the firm of T. E. McGrath Son, Electrical Contractors. Thomas McGrath is a student at the R. I. School of Design. Cornelius McHugh has recently graduated from the General Electric Co., at Lynn, Mass., and has accepted a position there. Edward Menard is at the Collins-Aikman Corp., Bristol. Leo Nussenfeld has completed a course at Bryant Stratton Commercial College. Albert Pierce is with the firm of A. A. Edmunds, Insurance Co., Bristol. Louis Rinaldi is with the National India Rubber Co., Bristol. Ethel Robinson is a student at Columbia University. New York. Jerry Romano is a student at Providence College. Mary Ruggiero (Mrs. Anthony Conticri) is living in Watertown, Mass. Clifford Warner recently graduated from the General Electric School at Lynn and has accepted a position there. Dilys Wall is a student at the R. I. School of Design. 1926 John Andrade is at the National India Rubber Co., Bristol. Edward Blackman is a Junior accountant in Providence. John Burns is a medical student at the University of Pittsburgh. Esther Carey was on the 1928 Honor Roll at the R. I. State College where she is a Sophomore. Mary Charton is living in Providence. Walter Christensen is with the firm of William H. Bell, Inc., of Bristol. Frank De Felice is completing a course at Brvant Stratton Commercial College. Chester Dunbar is in the office of the National India Rubber Co., Bristol. Lester Eisenstadt is a student at Boston University. Julia Ferreira is a student at the Bryant Stratton Commercial College. Frederick Goff is at the National India Rubber Co., Bristol. Dorothy Holt is a student at the R. I. School of Design. Iola Janson is living in Providence. Marguerite Kennedy is a student at R. I. College of Education. Mary Kelley is completing a teacher's course at Bryant Stratton’s. Betty Kinder is in the office of the Title Guarantee Co., Providence. Eloise McGrath is a student at the R. I. College of Flducation. Helen Riang is a student at the R. I. College of Education. Leonard Sanford is in the Paymaster s Office, N. I. R. Co. Russell Southwick is a student at the R. I. School of Design. Louis Stabila is at the National India Rubber Co. Marguerite Tobin is a Sophomore at the Women’s College in Brown University. Mary Tobin is a novice in the Order of Sisters of Mercy in Providence. 1927 Francis Bowler is employed at the R. I. Soldiers’ Home, Bristol. Francisco T. Canario is a Freshman at Provi-