East High School - Redjacket Yearbook (Pawtucket, RI)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1920 volume:

®1}T QHaaa look PUBLISHED BY THE Senior (Elass OF THE ffauttorkrt ®igh Srluml 1020 MARY B. CUSHMAN, Editor-In-Chief. EARL C. WILSON, Business Manager. 1920 PAWTUCKET HIGH SCHOOL 3 THE FACULTY ELMER S. HOSMER—Principal PAWTUCKET HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS ARTHUR W. RUFF GEORGE E. ARNOLD HAROLD B. BLANCHARD PERCY R. CROSBY FRANK O. DROWNE WILLIAM O. HOLDEN JOHN T. HUBBARD ALFRED R. MACK M. EUGENE THRASHER BENJAMIN A. WARD, JR. HERBERT E. WOLFE WALTER H. PARTINGTON BESSIE M. BAN YEA MYRA B. BOOTH FAITH BOWEN MAUDE E. BRADLEY DOROTHY J. BULLOCK MARGARET F. COREY MILDRED E. CUTLER ALICE L. CURRIER FLORA S. CURTIS NELLIE V. DONOVAN MABLE M. DURFEE EMELINE E. FITZ MARION P. HARLEY MARY J. LENNON AGNES E. LITTLE MARION D. LEACH MIRIAM HOSMER KATHRINE MACKENZIE KATHARINE MURRAY MARY G. OSBORN SARAH M. OSBORN JENNIE M. PRESCOTT JENNIE J. RICE LAURA M. ROGERS ETHEL E. ROWE BLANCHE G. SNOW BERTHA N. SMITH GRACE STUDLEY MILDRED T. WALKER CAROLINE M. WHEELER r, n v. r. •r. O 5 o r 'O N) O CLASS BOOK BOARD, 1920. 1920 PAWTUCKET HIGH SCHOOL 5 GLASS BOOK BOARD MARY B. CUSHMAN, Editor-in-Chicf EARL C. WILSON, Business Manager BEATRICE O. PERRY HAROLD A. OLDFIELD RUTH B. TUCK JOHN C. MARTIN RICHARD W. CAVANAUGH MILDRED C. KEOUGH ALBERT DUBUC AGNES T. ANDERSON HAZEL M. WALKER DELONG H. MONAHAN BEATRICE B. BUTLER DANA R. ARNOLD IRENE D. CARLIN ALBERT E. BUCK RUTH A. SMALL WILLIAM L. BOWEN ABBIE I. WOOD FREDERICK P. McKENZIE HELEN M. PATTON MARIAN LENNON DAVID G. GODDARD EDITH C. HYDE SAMUEL R. DICKIE PAWTUCKET HIGH SCHOOL 1920 CLASS ODE c Too swiftly, Alma Mater, These fleeting years have passed, And now with lingering footsteps We bid farewell at last. If future years shall crown us With laurels or with fame, May all our joys and triumphs Add glory to your name. We’ll ever cherish fondly The friendships we have made, And to these bonds be faithful, When youth’s bright rainbows fade. Dear Class of Nineteen Twenty, We pledge our love to thee, Unwavering devotion, And lasting loyalty. —Irene Carlin. 1920 PAWTUCKET HIGH SCHOOL 7 PERSONALS S GEORGE HAROLD ALEXANDER “Who is that handsome young man sitting in the corner seat, there? whispered a fair Senior of 26 to her neighbor one day not long ago. Oh. that's Alexander the Junior ‘Whiz,’ who's taking the four years in three, replied the neighbor with an ardent glance toward the corner seat, but George wasn’t looking; he's usually that way when it comes to the fair sex—with, of course, one or two stunning exceptions, lie's intent on making a brilliant record and so. graduating with the illustrious class of 1920. Brown will receive this prodigy of learning next year. AGNES TWEEDY ANDERSON CLASS PROPHET, CLASS BOOK BOARD, CLASS SECRETARY '20, GLEANER BOARD ’20 Ladies and gentlemen, you arc now gazing upon one of the most popular members of our fair ciass. “Ness is one of the “Five Reds” and as full of “pep as can be. Eat, drink and be merry. advises Nessie, and we might add “dance to this counsel, for Nessie is a decided advocate of Terpsichore. sk Brass Buttons; he knows. When we heard that Oberlin was to have our Nessie next year we immediately deemed that college the luckiest in the U. S. Here’s luck to you. Nessie, to you and your pencil. DANA ROBBINS ARNOLD VICE-PRESIDENT DRAMATIC SOCIETY, GLEANER BOARD '20, CLASS BOOK BOARD There was a crash one fair September day when our beloved Dana fell on us from the wilds of Saylesville. Since then much of his uncouth mannerisms, such as “chinning” himself on the door of Room 17 and devastating the lunch counter at recess, have disappeared, and he has become a social butterfly ( ?). He surely surprised us last year in dramatics when he starred as the dashing hero—but, oh, that checkered suit! I fe is decidedly undecided about next year, but wherever he lands it will be with both feet, and that college will hold as little terror for him as his four years at P. H. S. 8 1920 PAWTUCKET HIGH SCHOOL MARGARET MARY BARRY Margaret is another of those who have helped to make Mr. Holden’s department popular as well as famous during the past four years. “Peggy” excels in stenography and is a good student. She is ambitious to get ahead in the future, and as a graduate of the class of 1920 we know she will succeed. 7 ERNESTINE MAY BAXTER Here we have Ernestine, one of the studious members of the class. For four years she has been our “rosiest” classmate. She has taken the college course, and says that her favorite subject is history, but we can't just understand how she will use this as a social settlement worker. Of course, if she becomes a singer, as she is thinking seriously of doing, we may expect to hear her selections sung in Latin or Erench, of which she was always very fond( ?) Next year, she expects to go to Brown. With her motto, “Perseverance has its own reward,” we are sure that she will be successful there, and in later life as well. LILLIAN ELLEN BEAULIEU Who is that quiet, dreamy-eyed little maid in Room 26? Why, that’s “Lill” or “Snooks,” as her friends call her. We always see her if we look for Eva. “Snooks” came to us from St. Jean’s Academy, and has certainly worked hard at P. H. S. She excels in business practice and typewriting, and we hear she desires to show her ability as some business man's stenog. Good luck, Lill. ROLAND EUGENE BEAUREGARD In school Roland is a quiet, studious fellow, but we believe that when school hours are over, he is a lively, cheerful chap. He came to us in his third year front Edgewood, and has been with us ever since. Next year each morning will see him wending his way to some business establishment, real estate office preferably. 1920 PAWTUCKET HIGH SCHOOL 9 MORRIS CLARA BERICK 'I'he owner of “a ten cent gold piece hiked over to us Ironi Church Hill. He is a student through and through, as he has mastered the College Course in three years. His favorite study is English. Why not? lie’s a great talker. Next year he intends to show the boys at Brown what a P. H. S. graduate can do. Some happy day in the future he hopes to have M. D. attached to his name. RUTH MARIE BERRY A very obliging and cheerful young lady is our Ruth—more or less quiet at times, but when it comes to football—she can make some noise. Stenography is Ruth’s forte and next year will find her established in the business world. HAROLD NORTON BLISS From the back woods of that wild and untamed wilderness known as Seekonk. this lad came to us. But Harold has pluckily plugged his way through four years of High School life and is now preparing himself for still higher training. Textile work claims most of his attention, and next fall will find his name on the books of some fine textile school. WILLIAM HENRY BOWEN FOOTBALL '20. CLASS BOOK, CHAIRMAN RECEPTION COMMITTEE See that good looking fellow with the blond hair and merry face? That’s Filly, center on our great eleven. Late hours don't seem to worry Bill, for in spite of his frequent dates with “the one and only,” his course has been a varied one owing to the vagaries of his fancy; but he inclines toward electrical work and intends to make that his profession. Well, Bill, we’re with you. 10 PAWTUCKET HIGH SCHOOL 1920 EVA BEATRICE BRISEBOIS Did you hear those giggles in the hall near Room 26? We did. Yes, it’s “Breezy.” Everywhere that Eva goes, the giggles are sure to go with her. Eva has followed the rocky road of the business course during her sojurn in P. H. S. She' iias enjoyed her four years at high school, and claims she will be sorry when she leaves. Breezy” is particularly fond of giving oral themes, and her favorite pastime (during school hours) is practicing penmanship in Mr. Holden’s third period bookkeeping class. How about it. “Breezy?” Eva’s motto is “Laugh and be happy, and she helps others along that line, by chasing away the blues. She expects to enter the business world after graduation. ALICE DOROTHEA BROOKE Here’s our pride—clever little “Al from Room 26! “Al” always wears a smile. Even on Monday morning, when all the rest of the room have settled down in gloomy silence, Alice appears cheerful. But there’s a reason! Applied design has attractions for “Al,” and her ambition is to become an expert jewelry designer. Go to it, “Al.” DOROTHY SHERBOURNE BROVYiY Dorothy Brown—the friend of everybody—unknown bv nobody! She is a very quiet ( ?) black haired damsel who has pursued the normal course thruout her four years at P. H. S. In addition to the studies included in this course, she has taken four years of Latin and in return has received remarkable marks. In Virgil class Dorothy can always be counted upon to answer the hardest of questions. However, she does not spend all her time studying and she is exceedingly fond of a good time. Next year Dot will become a traveller. Every morning she expects to journey all the way to that imposing yellow building at the foot of Capitol hill in Providence. Good luck. Dot. ANNA JOSEPHINE BURNS Oh ! No! Anna is not as quiet and dignified as she appears. When she is with her pal from Room 24 and the other one across the hall she adds to the general disturbance. When these three get together they are the despair of their teachers.. When Anna is alone she is generally hunting up some information for her English class or taking a last glance at her history or French book, and it is a sad occasion for her when a mere 5- falls to her lot. “Nan” considers going to Normal School, but her unmistakable business ability leads us to believe she may follow a commercial career. We know she will be successful whatever course she may take. 1920 PAWTUCKET HIGH SCHOOL 11 ALBERT EDWARD BUCK TRACK '18, '19. ’20. TRACK CAPTAIN’ T9. '20, FOOTBALL '20, BASEBALL '20. MINSTREL SHOW COMMITTEE ’20, SECRETARY ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION '20, DEBATING T9, '20, DRAMATICS '20 CLASS BOOK COMMITTEE “Al ’ spent the first two years of his High School career over in Central Falls, but has nevertheless won for himself a prominent place in the school activities since he came to P. H. S. His prominence here lias been largely due to his athletic abilities, for as captain of our track team he has brought home many a trophy to grace the walls of the school library. “Al” also starred in football, where he made his letter, and also won a place for himself as end on the ‘’All-Star team. But athletics has not been “Al’s” only strong point, for his popularity has been proven in the social side of school life as well. His ability for getting “steadies” cannot be equalled, but. after all. we think you enjoy the scenery best up on North Bend Street, “Al.” The “Peerless Four” has also given him the distinction of membership, and his ability to sing “Sweet Adeline” and remain alive has caused much excitement and comment in the pugilistic world. After a course at Brown. “Al” expects to enter a law school. BEATRICE BARBARA BUTLER CLASS BOOK COMMITTEE Everyone knows Bea, that stunning dark-haired girl who sits in Room 26. Better late than never is “Bea's motto. She is a confirmed member of the 8:31 club, but somehow she seems to bewitch even the clocks, with those blue eyes of hers, so that -Mr. Ruff doesn’t see her shining morning face as often as he might. “Bea” is very fond of dancir.g and whenever there is a dance she is always on hand. Next year Beatrice will probably continue her education in some other line. CATHERINE MARADA BUTLER If you ask us for a dainty, youthful-looking Senior with a pleasant smile and a winning way, one who is never boisterous nor bold, nor yet lacks a bit of spice, we will introduce you to “Cath. If you plead for a girl who can also see the serious side of life, who is responsible and earnest and has a good amount of business ability, we again point out our friend Catherine. Up in Saylesville they think she's great, and any Saturday night you’ll find a jolly crowd at Catherine’s house. Any hour of the day you'll hear her telephone ring. So, if you want a typical American girl, “Cath” is the girl you are looking for. 12 PAWTUCKET HIGH SCHOOL 1920 IRENE DOROTHY CARLIN GLEANER T9, '20, CLASS BOOK committee, class ODE “What’s worth doing is worth doing well,” declares Reen. So say we all of us, but—alas! we seem to find it rather harder to practice than to preach. Not so Reen. She has been one of the brainy, peppy members of our class, full of executive ability and possessed of a winning personality. Reen's ability does not lie along one line alone, however, as her desperate hand-to-hand struggles at the Y. W. with a certain senior of Room 29 show. We expect to hear of her as a shining light at Brown, where she will take up her studies next year. RALPH HAMMOND CASE Ralph Case hails from the town of Seekonk. He has a melancholy voice, can generally be heard before he is seen, but oh, how shy he is! Ralph's little flivver has carried him to every football game, for lie’s a consistent supporter of all school athletics. His favorite studies are French and Spanish. He has not definitely decided about next year, but his ambition is “To be a Success.” In this we are sure he will succeed. RICHARD WILLIAM CAVANAUGH football, T8, T9. '20: captain football, ’20: track, ’17, 18, T9. '20: HOCKEY MANAGER, '20; PRESIDENT OF ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION, '20; CLASS SUPPER COMMITTEE, CLASS BOOK COMMITTEE, MINSTREL SHOW COMMITTEE Bang!!! Crash!!! With a ten yard dash and a running broad jump, “Wild Dick” lands in Room 26 at 8:28 A. M. Dick’s honors speak for themselves. He has had his finger in every High School pie since his Sophomore year. Popular—well. I guess. But in spite of all his honors and popularity there is nothing conceited or spoiled about Dick, and his persistent smile and undisguised friendliness only strengthen our conviction that his head has not been at all turned. Dick's fancies have led him from the College Course to the General, and from thence to the Scientific Course, but he expects to land in R. I. State next year, where he will turn out either an engineer—or a football coach. Here's luck, old scout. 1920 PAWTUCKET HIGH SCHOOL 13 JOHN ARTHUR CHAM PUN Who does not know “Art?” He comes to us from Grove Street Grammar School and is a quiet fellow in appearance, but quite the opposite to those who know him well. Arthur is a good student. His favorite study is history. “Take things as they come.” is his motto, and he follows it out completely. Art is socially popular and is right there when there is a school dance on for the evening. Arthur expects to enter New Bedford Textile School next year. HELEN SHERMAN COLQUHOUX Helen Sherman Colquhoun is one of our college prep, girls who came just this year from Central Falls High. “Chemistry Ann,” shy and unobtrusive, intends to take up studies in Colby College next year. She will major in analytical chemistry, and because of her enviable High School record we know she will make good at Colby among the bottles and tubes of the Lab. MARGARET ELIZABETH CONLEY “Peggy’s” motto is “An ounce of pluck is worth a pound of luck.” This must account for her hard studying and earnest effort. “Peggy” certainly amuses her English classes with her famous recitations, beginning: “Well, er—er,” and “And er—er.” But “To err is human,” as we all know. This young lady is a commercial student and intends to follow business as her course in life. Good luck, “Peggy.” HELEN BENEDICT COXXLY CLASS SUPPER COMMITTEE Helen is one of the little girls of our class, although she dislikes very much being called “little.” But. never mind, Helen, for you know “good things come in small packages.” It is a well known fact that where Helen is there “Bea” Butler is also, and vice versa. Helen dances well and spends much time at dances. Helen is undecided what she will do in the future, but eventually some big college will claim her. 14 PAWTUCKET HIGH SCHOOL 1920 MARY BRADFORD CUSHMAN EDITOR-IN-CHIEiP, CLASS HOOK; EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, GLEANER, ’20; ASSISTANT EDITOR, GLEANER, '19; SUPPER COMMITTEE Behold! The crowning genius of our Titian-haired “Pinkey!” After reading all the honors under her name, and taking into consideration her wonderful record of four years' hard plugging, her ever-present jollity and her charming personality, we find that our Mary is almost perfect. Almost, because, like the rest of us poor mortals, Mary has two great weaknesses, viz., football games and motoring with friends. To “Pinkey” nothing is more thrilling than a good, lively game, when one of her many heroes is starring. As for the second named weakness, Mary “just loves the front seat of a certain someone’s new car! Mary’s motto is “Eat and grow thin,” but we notice that she keeps the method to herself. XVe feel certain that Mary’s career will be a literary one, as her talents in that line are remarkable. She has a masterly way of ordering round her “underlings” on the Gleaner staff. We expect to hear of Mary’s brilliant record being continued way out in Oberlin, Ohio, next year. KATHRYN MARION DENNENY This is Kathryn Marion Denneny, brainy and as full of pep” as can be. She will not disclose what her ambition is, but we think it is probably “teaching High.” Kat is a fiver” in most subjects, her favorite being French. She is also one of the dozen who have survived Virgil. Her motto is: “Don't judge others as you judge yourself. Next year Brown University will probably claim her. ROSALIND COYLE DENNENY “denny” Back in the old days at Grove Street, little did we think that “Denny” would go through such a period of transformation. But this surely is the same young lady. At first “Denny,” like many others, saw little to be gained in thrusting herself into the limelight. She made few acquaintances, but cultivated a genuine friendship with a certain Senior. You know, “Denny, you will have to “cut that out if you wish to follow out the profession of teaching. We wish you the best of luck, and we know you are well qualified to “Paddle your own canoe” in the future. 1920 PAWTUCKET HIGH SCHOOL 15 SAMUEL RAYMOND DICKIE GU5ANKR BOARD, LYCEUM, CLASS BOOK Ye gods! Look who’s here! Our famous “Oratio,” the man who habitually writes his themes about ten minutes before recitation—and gets bv. Samuel represents that celebrated school known as Fairlawn. 11 is favorite study is history; and his ambition is to become an orator—a good combination, indeed. “Oratio” has been very faithful to his motto, which says, “Never do to-day what you can put off till to-morrow.” He expects to transfer his arguments to the halls of Brown next year, where we are certain he will make a name for himself. MARGARET DOW Well, here is Peggie Dow. Who does not know this bonnie Scotch lassie who is as cheerful as the day is long? It would seem as if her motto were, “Never trouble trouble 'til trouble troubles you.” Oh! Peg, we hear that you are crazy over dancing school, lias that anything to do with these wild stories about that dashing young fellow? This little light-haired piece of sunshine expects to enter Pembroke in the fall if in the meantime she does not take a trip to Scotland. Anyway, wherever you are Peggie, we wish you the best of luck and happiness. ALBERT DUBUC GLEANER BOARD '20, CLASS BOOK BOARD Who's that studious looking fellow who is carrying enough books for a week’s studying? Why, that is Dubuc, our prize scholar. He has taken a college course and has never yet had less than a 4. His favorite study is Spanish, but he is one of our math fiends. “Al comes from St. Jean Baptiste School and his ambition is to be “something worth while.” He expects to go to Providence College next year, but he may change his mind. Y'ou never can tell! SARAH El SEX BERG Sarah is a very little lady and very industrious. We never see her without a stack of books about half her size, but that winning and ever-present smile of hers counteracts all attempts at solemnity. “Strive and succeed is the motto Sarah will carry into the business world next year. 16 PAWTUCKET HIGH SCHOOL 1920 DOROTHY MAY FLEMING Talk about your live wires! Here’s one, all right. Whenever fun is brewing, it is “Dot who is stirring it up. She is that girl with the wonderful mass of auburn hair and the twinkling eyes who keeps Room 24 awake. Certainly her wit is her wealth. Yet “Dot's” gifts do not end there. You should see the exquisite designs she makes for jewelry and stenciling. She is one of the stars of the Applied Design Department. As for friends, Dot has a host of them. We always like girls who make us forget our troubles, and rumor has it that a certain former P. H. S. student never has the blues when she is around. CHARLES FLEET FOSTER BASEBALL '19, ’20, CHAIRMAN OF CLASS SUPPER COMMITTEE “Charlie came to us from the prosperous city of Woonsocket and soon became one of the “bunch. His musical talent was not at first discovered, but his inseparable “Hal” will tell you that “Chick” is some boy in that line. Piano, drums, or bells, it matters not to Chick.” nor does his ability lie entirely in one direction. “Chick” is equally proficient in baseball, and can “nab the pill” with the best of them. His chief interest is in chemistry, and he intends to enter Philadelphia Textile School next fall. Good luck. “Chick. MALCOLM ANDREW GARBER Malcolm, alias “Buster, started his High School career in Woonsocket, but fortunately for us transferred his interests to P. H. S. during his Junior year. Since then he has not remained idle, judging from the number of friends he has already made. His favorite study is trigonometry. We marvel at his scholastic record when we hear him cheerfully admit that he hasn’t “cracked” a book. He seems to be a very ambitious lad. for he intends to take up Psychological Research as a life work. He is undecided as to the institution he will next attend. I lis motto is, “Sav it with Flowers.” That looks suspicious. Wonder who she is? ELEANOR TERESA GARVEY Hen- is Eleanor Garvey, but how she has changed since she er.ered P. H. S. About as big as a good-sized peanut was Eleanor four years ago Now look at her, not quite so tall as a giraffe, but getting there rapidly. However, her growth is not due to her noon lunches, for the poor kid seldom gets a bite, as her friends are legion around lunch time. Wheelock’s School expects to see her next year. With her good, sweet disposition she will certainly be the children’s favorite as a kindergartener. 1920 PAWTUCKET HIGH SCHOOL 17 DAVID GRISWOLD GODDARD TRACK '19, '20. GLEANER ’20, CLASS HISTORIAN ’20. PRESIDENT SUMNER LYCEUM '20. DRAMATICS '20 W-e-1-1, Dave, how goes it? Trig, all done, Chem. all done, French, History, English—Huh! A snap. Ye gods, what a prodigy! “Gassing seems to be Dkvc's” forte, as his Lyceum record shows, yet from his recent and rather unfortunate experience with balloons in “A Pair of Sixes” we should imagine that he would be a trifle wary of “gas. All seriousness to one side, he is “there’’ when it comes to scholarship, and we expect that the tortuous mazes of M. I. T. will become an open book to “Dave where next year he takes the long, long trail to the realization of his ambition to become a civil engineer. JOSEPH GOODMAN Boom! sounds the warning and in comes “Joe.’’ Joe has the most unusual habit of letting his mind wander to things other than his books when in class. He says it is only occasionally, yet the teacher invariably calls upon him in those rare moments. Then, indeed, his motto is plain: “It’s up tc you” (to bluff). Chemistry and French, he says, are his favorite studies! Well, that only proves that appearances are deceitful; who would have “thunk it ? Joe’s ambition is to be an engraver. He intends to enter Brown University next year, so you will soon see him sporting the little brown cap. LAWRENCE VINCENT GRAHAM “Larney” is one of those fellows who never worries, always looks on the bright side of life, and takes things very easy. He started off in his Freshman year as a Latin shark, but as time went on, the Latin also took on shark-like proportions, so Larney said good-bye to it in his second year. Larney is to go to Providence College next year, and in time to come he expects to write an M. D. after his name. Larney expects.to use his motto, “While there's life there’s hope,” after he becomes a practicing physician. WALTER RUSSELL GREENWOOD All hail! the great cornetist appears. Although “Russ” is an exceptionally small fellow, he is an exceptionally good cornet player He came from Broadway Grammar School, and since he has been with us he has become a very fine scientist, as he is a perfect shark in chemistry. “Russ” expects to be an electrical engineer, and his personality may be judged by his motto, “Nil Desperandum.” 18 PAWTUCKET HIGH SCHOOL 1920 HATTIE LIZZIE HARRIMAX Well, well! Here’s another of our old friends in Room 24. Hattie is taking the commercial course, and, as she is from Fair-lawn, she gets all fives when reports are handed out. Her favorite study is typewriting. Her ambition is to be a stenographer, and to that end she will attend Bryant and Stratton’s next year. Hattie iias rendered valuable service to the school by playing a violin in the school orchestra for three years. Her motto is 100 per cent.” GEORGE WILLIAM HARRINGTON Behold the history shark! George is small, but by no means has he a small thinking apparatus, for when it comes to history, George is right there a gale. While he has been with us he has made much of the Commercial Course, and he is one of those lucky fellows who actually gets along with his teachers. When George grows to be a man (and a success) he is going to be an advanced electrical engineer. JOHN MacCALLUM IIARROP Oh. Johnny, why are you so silent and pensive? Don’t worry, you can't possibly lose her. Though not inclined to talk, when it conies to driving automobiles or mixing drinks, John is right there on both feet. But who is the fair Elaine” that nestles rather close to her bold “Lancelot” as he rides forth in his “Overland Six” to the Sluibert? Ask John, he knows. However, this bold youth has a practical hand for business. He plays tag on the typewriter keys, and fairly eats up shop math. With such promise it is very evident that John has success ahead of him as a great business man. SAMUEL EVERETT HENRY Everett has taken almost a straight college course since he has been with us, and so next year he expects to be a member of the Freshman class at Brown. Being a rather bashful fellow, he shied at the thought of that love story in Virgil, and the third hour Latin class has sadly missed his star (?) translations this year. Chemistry, however, is his forte, and he expects some time in the dim and distant future to become a chemist. Then indeed Edison will have to watch out for his laurels! 1920 PAW TUCKET HIGH SCHOOL 19 GLADYS HERBERT Who may that young lady be that sits in the corner seat near the window in Room 24? Surely you know “Glad.” While interned in P. H. S . she derived great benefit from Applied Design. Shorthand seems to have a great attraction for Gladys, for she ranks high in that subject. Some business man will always smile when Glad” walks in. for the nickname suits the girl. You can judge this last sentence by looking at her motto, “Never worry about lessons; just do them when you get time.” If at any time vou enter a hospital and hear a patient singing, “I Don’t Want to Get Well,” you'll know who the nurse of that ward is, for Gladys at some future time wishes to become a nurse. SYDNEY HERBERT SWIMMING CAPTAIN, ’19. ’20; ASSISTANT MANAGER OF FOOTBALL, ’20; baseball, T9. ’20; Track, ’20 Splash! Here’s Sid, our star aquatic performer, the blonde young “masher” of Room 24. He’s a charter member of the Bicycle Club, which held its meetings daily during fourth period, but which was disbanded because of a “Rough” disposition on some of its members. The Agony Quartet” is also enriched with his melodious voice in that stirring but pathetic melody, “Patsy, Mind the Baby.” “Blondy” has been prominent in baseball and track— but when it comes to swimming, then you’ve got to take his dust— er, that is, his wake. We expect to hear from him later on at Brown next year. JOHN ROBERT HOLLAND JUNIOR DANCE COMMITTEE, CLASS RECEPTION Who does not know this merry faced lad, one of the liveliest and most popular members of our class? Jack is a faithful slave of Terpsichore—and, oh. how he does dance! His brow is still uncreased by worry over his studies, for his motto is, “Trust to luck.” He is the alternate joy and despair of his teachers. Next year he intends to transfer his endeavors to R. I. State or Brown. Medicine or Chemistry will claim him in the sweet by and by, he says. FLORENCE RUTH HIORNS Fluff)' is that quiet, little brown-eyed girl in Room 24. Florence doesn’t make much noise, but is liked by everyone who knows her. Her favorite study is French, but for that matter she excels in all her studies. She expects to take up music next year and later on to become a music teacher. 20 PAWTUCKET HIGH SCHOOL 1920 VIOLA MAY HORTON Here is our shy retiring Violet—yes, but she’s a daisy, too. A stenographic course has been her choice during her High School career, and now she is nearly ready to be turned out as a first class stenog. “Wait a minute,” says “Vi,” when questioned as to her motto, but declares that she is going to go hunting for a new motto soon. “Vi” expects to go to Magnus Business College or some prep, school to continue her business training. EDITH CAROLINE HYDE DRAMATICS ’20. CLASS PIANIST, GLEANER BOARD T9, '20. CLASS BOOK BOARD, SECRETARY DRAMATIC SOCIETY, MUSIC FOR CLASS ODE Well, if here isn't little Edith! Get the dazzling smile with which she has charmed the whole masculine portion of P. H. S. into devoted slaves. Edith has developed a strong liking for Cadillacs, but we must say she shows partiality to “Little” Coles! Studies have never seemed to trouble our Edith, but somehow she pulls down those grades—so why worry? Edith is right at home behind the wheel of a car, and as a driver shows remarkable ability, but her attainments do not end here, for as a dancer she has few rivals— and, oh, how she can d-i-v-e! Wellesley looks pretty good to Edith ; it’s near Dartmouth and the scenery is beautiful! MARY MAHER HYD.MAN May is the girl with the dreamy blue eyes and wavy hair who sits in Room 24. She goes her way doing her work in the modest, pleasing manner which has gained for her so many friends. May is belter known as “Hydie” to her more intimate classmates. During her four years at P. H. S. she has pursued a commercial course and expects to work as a stenographer when she leaves us. Hydie is especially fond of writing “Palmer method,” and any one who chances to look into Room 23 the third period will find Hydie discussing the point with Mr. Holden. May has enjoyed her four years at High School, but is looking forward to the time when she shall claim the responsibilities of a stenographer. We wish her the best of luck in her business career. MAUDE LOUISE JACKSON And still they come! Those fair-haired girls from Room 24 who find the Commercial Department the most interesting in old P. H. S. This is Maude, who hails from Broadway School and has helped to uphold its reputation while here in High. She expects to join that vast army in the world of commerce next year, and we wish her luck there. 1920 PAWTUCKET HIGH SCHOOL LOUIS HALLIDAY JAFFEE Louis is one of our three-year sharks. He has safely weathered the storms of underciassinanship and conies through in time to make himself illustrious by graduating with the class of '20. Mathematics is Louis’ delight. Nothing pleases him (and the class) more than one of those delicious all-period arguments with Mr. Crosby. Louis expects to enter the Law School at Boston University in the fall. MABEL THERESIA JOHNSON Another fair blonde from Room 24! This is Mabel, one of our commercial sharks. We are certain that she must burn the midnight oil “up in Mabel’s room.” since she’s been so successful in her business course. Next year she will pound the keys of an “Elsie Smith” in some business man's office. GEORGE WINTHROI’ JONES Here is our champion chemist. He breaks more test tubes than the rest of the class together. He was one of those studious people who came down front Saylesville on the 6:15 in the morning. We notice that he has been growing fat since he moved to Pawtucket. Jonesie says that his favorite study is mathematics. He gets that way by figuring how much the clocks are off time so he can calculate the second when the dismissal bell will ring. He expects to go to college next year but as he is extremely reticent, we cannot discover which one he will honor with his presence. His motto is, “Beware of glassware.” RUTH MADELINE KEENE Ruth, or Rutliie,” as she is called by her friends, is of a very quiet but sweet disposition, and is well liked by all who know her. Ruth’s favorite study is French, but by the frequency of her visits to the typewriting room, we think that her talents lie in that line. Ruth’s motto is, Look before you leap, but we have a feeling that she will wait until this summer before leaping. After graduation Ruth expects to go to Canada. Next year she will attend Miss Gibbs’ School, and we are sure that success will follow her wherever she goes. 22 PAWTUCKET HIGH SCHOOL 1920 GRACE ELIZABETH KEOUGH Demure? You said it. That’s Gracie. She’s one of Miss Wheeler’s prize pupils, and, judging from tier motto: “Get ahead of the winner,” we’ve been thinking she must be ambitious. The commercial world will receive her next year, where she will probably introduce some new system of shorthand. MILDRED CELESTIA KEOUGH PRESIDENT OF DRAM.'TIC SOCIETY, GLEANER BOARD, CLASS BOOK COM MIT TEE Hear that merry laugh ringing down the hall? That’s our “Ducky.” Of all the lively girls she is the greatest, for Mildred believes that you should never trouble trouble till trouble troubles you.” Moreover, Mildred is the kind of a girl who doesn’t wait for circumstances; she makes ’em, so she will certainly make her way in the world. We envy the lucky man who gets her as a stenographer. As for her ability to act. she is Julia Marlowe the second. Yes, Ducky is some girl. Ask George he knows. EDITH MARION LEE “Good things often come in small packages.” If anyone calls for Edith, she is usually found merrily clicking the typewriter in the typewriting department, or busily making a pretty piece of jewelry up in the Applied Design room. Affairs of this busy world have not caused her much worry, for she firmly believes in her motto, “Trust to luck.” We certainly will not forget Edith, as she goes to Miss Gibb’s Secretarial School to continue preparation for the business world. GORDON HADLEY LEE Who is he? Don’t you know our prize baby? Tie is our old friend “Cupid.” He is’ another of those people in Room 24 who hail from the wilds of Fairlawn. ‘ Cupid is taking the college course now although he hung out with Mr. Holden for two years. His favorite study is history, but he says he got the most out of the study of English. Lee is going to spend next year at Pawtucket High as a P. G.. and then he will attend Brown. He is a modest boy, and says that he has had no honors, but lie has forgotten that he runs the elevator. “Cupid’s” motto is ’‘Never do today what you can put off till to-morrow.” 1920 PAWTUCKET HIGH SCHOOL 23 CECILIA MARIAN LENNON CLEANER BOARD, '19; CLEANER BOARD, '20: CLASS BOOK COMMITTEE “Two fives and three ones, please.” Those are the words which ring in Marian's ears from eleven-twenty to eleven-forty while on duty at the lunch counter. She has a keen sense of humor, as some of her teachers will tell you. Of course, being a Senior, she tries hard to be dignified and demure—during class hours. But read the Locals’' and some of her stories in the “Gleaner,” and you will be assured that she still has her vivid imagination. We all sigh when we see Marian’s reports, and a half dozen fives” stare us in the face. How do you do it, “Mar?” While in P. H. S., Marian has starred in Latin and numerous other studies, but English is her hobby. Marian is going to Brown next year, and we expect to hear that she’s taken it by storm. Just keep smiling,” “Mar,” and the success you wish for will be yours. EMMA ALICE L'HEUREUX Alice, as her friends call her. is a brown eyed little blonde from Room 24. She is very quiet and well behaved, and can always be depended upon to have every lesson well prepared. Alice’s motto is, “When at first you don’t succeed, try, try again,” and she certainly lives up to it. Alice is especially bright in business practice and stenography; and we hear her ambition is to show her business ability in some office next year. We all know she will succeed. CATHERINE ELIZABETH LONERGAN TREASURER OF JUNIOR CLASS, JUNIOR DANCE COMMITTEE There's a charming, little maid Whom we all know well. Her name we do not care to tell. Why hesitate? Because she’s always late— That's “Billie.” However, her motto is “Better late than never,” so we must give her credit for getting there eventually. But to be serious, we know that Catherine will always be the most reliable person in the world when she follows the work she has chosen. She intends to enter the School of Pharmacy—later to become a Registered Pharmacist. That she may succeed is the sincere wish of her classmates. 1920 PAWTUCKET I1IG11 SCHOOL VIOLET ESTELLE LORI) Here’s our ambitious little Violet. True to her name she doesn't make a big show, but she is a “True Blue friend; always as a liable and pleasant as can be. Popular—that’s no word for it. “Vi” excels in typewriting and shorthand, and next year will probably find her established in some busy man’s office. MARJORY LUTHER That there is an exception to every rule is proven in our Midget, for, although she is blessed with a wealth of auburn locks, she lacks the proverbial fiery temper. Once a friend, she is always a friend. Marjory and good times are synonymous. Her terpsichorean abilities are well known among her followers, and a dance cannot begin too early or last too late to suit her. Perhaps this explains why she is always so anxious to get home and read her mail, and why she looks forward to those week-end expeditions! Midge is undecided about next year. Since she has braved four years of the college course, she will probably enter one of the institutions of higher learning. MARGARET ANASTASIA MALONEY Margaret is that pleasant, cheerful Senior of Room 24 whom some people consider quiet. Surely they can't be well acquainted with her, for we have found that she is very' lively indeed. Her four years at P. IT. S. have passed without any great concern about her studies, for “she should worry.” Margaret is undecided about next year. Either the School of Design or Normal School will see her, she hopes. ELSIE EMELINE MARSH This little girl's welcome face appears bright and early every morning at P. II. S. Elsie, better known as “Sis,” never puts of! till to-morrow what she can do to-day. The first three years she didn’t know whether she would like to be a stenographer or a teacher, but she finally concluded that her ambition lay along the line of the former. The employees of the Western Union have the pleasure of Elsie's company every afternoon. She is just in her glory when she is there pounding the typewriter. “Sis” intends to continue her work-in the telegraph office after graduation. 1920 PAWTUCKET HIGH SCHOOL 25 JOHN COLIN .MARTIN- CLASS B(X)K BOARD, GLEANER BOARD '20, CLASS PROPHET, CLASS TREASURER John is that industrious ( ?) fellow, inhabiting Room 24, who believes in “doing as little as he can, and then a little less.” Nevertheless, he gets his share of 5’s. In his last two years he has courted Terpsichore steadily, ably assisted by a Senior of Room 29. He has made many friends in his four years in P. H. S. John expects to invade Rensselaer next year. HAZEL ELLA MATHEWS Hello! Hazel. Where were you last night? No need to answer when we can do it just as well ourselves, namely: that she was “tripping the light fantastic toe” into the wee. small hours. “Dance and keep thin,” is Hazei's motto, and she advises all those who are rather stout to try this plan of reducing. Hazel has taken a commercial course during her four years at P. II. S.. and although she is somewhat undecided as to what she will do next year, she will no doubt enter the business world. SARAH MAYOH Susie’ has a wonderful smile. She is so cpiiet that we know little or nothing of her affairs. “Susie” is so small that if it weren’t for her perpetual motion and her laughter we would hardly know she was there. We have great confidence in her ability as a stenographer, and wish her all kinds of good luck for the future. RAYMOND FRANCIS McCABE M NAGER OF BASEBALL '20, ASSISTANT MANAGER OF BASEBALL '19 To watch “Mac” during school hours would lead us to believe that he is one of those “angel children” we read about, but seldom see. “Mac” isn’t so quiet as you may think. He is a member of the Royal Rooters' Society and cuts up all kinds of capers when with the “gang. “Ray” doesn't get his complexion at the drug store, but his rosy cheeks are the envy of every girl in High School. “Ray” says his favorite study is Chemistry. Well, we all make mistakes. “Mac’s” motto is, “Always forget what you can’t remember.” Judging from certain French translations, we think he takes his motto seriously. “Ray's” intention is to be a civil engineer. 26 PAWTUCKET HIGH SCHOOL 1920 CATHERINE JOSEPHINE McGINN Have you ever noticed that dark, curly haired person who sits near the door in Room 24? Well, if you haven’t, you don't know what you have missed. It is “Cath-’ McGinn, otherwise known as Kate. Her motto is, “Better late than never,” and we all know that during her four years in school “Kate has done her best to follow it out. Take some advice, “Kate,” and change your motto, because after you enter the business world it means earlier hours. Catherine may appear to all unsuspecting passersby as a quiet and reserved young person, but You'd be surprised.” At any rate, we know she'll be a big success whatever she may do in the future. FREDERIC PITTS McKENZIE CI.ASS PRESIDENT '20. FOOTBALL '20. DRAMATICS T9, '20, TREASURER DRAMATIC SOCIETY '20 Hail, the Conquering Hero Comes! Who? Why, Freddie, of course, the noble President of our most illustrious class. Although “Mac” is fond of studying the English language, he believes that he has obtained more knowledge, or shall we say more satisfaction, from the social affairs connected with the class. Fred is now fully prepared to present himself at “Dartmouth's classic halls.” That his ambition to be a bank president will be realized is without doubt, for Fred, as we all know, served the class faithfully in the capacity of President. “Mac has also gained honor in other departments and enjoyed the distinction of breaking his right limb for our almost-champion football team. One glance at Freddie’s merry face is enough to convince you that his belief in the motto, “Pleasure first, work afterward,” is not merely a superficial one. STELLA GERTRUDE McNAY Another habitue of Room 24; Stella of the Normal Department. We’ve not heard much from Stell during these four years, but know she’s been right on the job—especially in French, which she claims to be her hobby. Next year the big yellow building near the railroad station in Providence will open its doors to Stella, for in the future she expects to become an instructor in the three “R’s.” ANNA MONICA McNULTY The tall, attractive girl with the lovely brown eyes and broad smile is “Ann.” At eight-thirty-one A. M. she slips into her seat in Room 24, for “Better late than never” is Ann's motto. One always knows that “Ann” is coming before one sees her, for she is usually in the midst of her chums giggling over some mysterious joke. Anna anticipates entering Normal School next year, but we expect that in the near future our “Ann” will be seen following in the footsteps of some great movie actress. 1920 PAWTUCKET HIGH SCHOOL 27 MARGARET MARY McVAY Everybody knows Peggy, that shy little girl in 24 who blushes so profusely when she recites. Four years of P. H. S. strict discipline have not taught Margaret that the hell rings at eight-thirty instead of eight thirty-five. But, as she says, “Better late than never.” She is sure to show up sooner or later. Maybe it is this extra amount of sleep that makes her so pleasingly plump. Margaret leaves us to travel still farther along the path of knowledge. She intends to enter the Normal School next fall. May success await her in the fulfillment of her ambition. MAXWELL JOIIXSTONE MEIKLEJOIIX Bang! Boom! Crack!! and some one drops under “Micky’s” gentle greeting. “Micky” says his favorite study is music! That may be, but we privately think his tastes run more into discords and jazz than to the classics. We have been unable to learn from what study he has derived the most benefit while at P. H. S. Can it be that he has received none? Xay! Xay! out upon the thought! Say rather that his advantages have been so multitudinous in all the branches of his endeavor ( ?) that it would indeed puzzle the Seven Wise Men to discriminate among such a wealth of choice. “Micky’s” motto is the Golden Rule. Oh, beatific child! Oh, angelic boy! Perhaps, if we knew all, “Micky's” life is devoted to the fair sex somewhat more than to his studies. He is generally considered a “hit” wherever he may be (save the classroom). “Micky” has not entirely made up his mind about his activities next year, but lie'll be there—with bells on ! ROBERT LEROY MILNE Roy is one of the most popular members of the sterner sex in our class. He is that ever-smiling chap from Room 24 who may be found nearly any night in the week whiling away the weary hours on the dance floor. Next year he intends to grace the halls of Rhode Island State College. LOUIS JOSEPH MOGELEYER Bing! Bang! Biff!! Another oil can in the room. Everybody knows that ambitious chap who just came in. That is “Mogie,” the boy of the hour. “Mogie” came to us from Church Hill and has been a consistent supporter of the Lyceum. In addition to debating honors, “Mogie” holds the distinguished office of “press agent” for the “Peerless four.” Brown will claim him in the fall, and we predict a successful future for him. 28 PAWTUCKET HIGH SCHOOL 1920 DELOXG HAYILAXD MONAHAN DEBATING '19, ’20, GLEANER ’20 Halt! Who conies there? Who could guess what revolves under that angelic countenance? Ask Ruel, he knows! Wherever Ruel is, there is “De-de.” “De-de” is a shark (or is it shock?) in Latin. He started Virgil, but soon decided that the trials of the pious Aeneas held no joys for him, and so informed the teacher, “multa gemens,” that the Latin class must no longer “he for a care to him.” “De-de” is a born arguer, and so he made the debating team and was alternate in the contest with Classical. There he demonstrated his habitual thoroughness and produced excellent counter-blasts to each of Classical's points. Delong expects to enter Dartmouth next September with his boon friend, Ruel. His ambition is to be a civil engineer; go to it, De-de!” CATHERINE MAY MURPHY “Cath just loves stenography 1 She has been plugging away at it for some time now, and expects to make her mark in the world as a snappy stenog. A smiling, happy girl is “Cath.” always “all set” when it comes to a ripping good time. For this reason she has become popular, and we feel assured that she will endear herself to the business world next year, even as she has endeared herself to us as a member of the class of 1920. BENITA ANNA MURRAY Benita is that attractive little blonde who travelled all the way from Garden Street for four long years. Far be it from “Bennie” to make .Mr. Holden miserable by hanging about the corridors. Oh, no! She devotes too much time to iter studies for that, especially to U. S. History, for that is her favorite study. “Bennie’s” motto is “Laughing is good exercise.” You never see Benita unless she wears that smile that won't come off. After leaving P. H. S., Benita intends to enter R. I. N. S., and we are sure that she will be successful there. HAWTHORNE LEROY NEWCOMB Well, here is Xewcombe, another corn fed and husky youth most commonly known as “Speed.” Speed by name and by nature. He travels through this world at an amazing pace. Judging from appearances at the theatre, it won’t be very long before there is a “Mrs. Speed” also. “Speed” has a great inclination towards poetry. His ambition to become poet laureate is indeed admirable, but it is evident that he has far greater gifts than writing. 1920 PAWTUCKET HIGH SCHOOL 29 ELEANOR SMITH NICKERSON Here is one of those joyful spirits in Room 29 who make that room the joy of those who sit there and the envy of those who don’t. “Buttons says she just loves to study, like everybody else in Room 29. She is taking a commercial course. She tells us that stenography is her favorite study, but how anyone can like that Chinese scribble is more than we can see. Before joining our worthy ranks as a Freshman, “Buttons” came from the Clark Street Grammar School in Valley Falls. Eleanor’s ambition is to be a singer, so she will study music next year in preparation for this. HELEN LOUISE NOLAN Ah, here’s Helen, another habitue of the dressing room outside of Room 24. Appearances are deceiving, for one might suppose that Helen was a shy, retiring maiden. Then you don't know our Helen. Normal School will get her next year. GERTRUDE SARAH O'CONNOR When the world’s against you and you’re feeling blue, just catch a gilmpse of Gertie’s sparkling eyes and happy smile and you simply can't resist smiling, too. She’s been with us only two years, but she seems like an old friend. Gert is bubbling over with life and good nature, and she just won’t let anyone be serious. We often wonder how she manages to learn her lessons without worrying over them, but we have to admit she does it. Moreover, Gertrude has all the commercial department green with envy when she clicks on the typewriter about ten words a minute faster than anyone else. We expect Gertie will be a charming asset to somebody’s office next year, but those who have heard her sing predict that she will be a famous prima donna before many years. AUGUSTINE ALOYSIUS O’DONNELL BASEBALL '17, 18. ’19, FOOTBALL 18, '19. CAPTAIN ’19, VICE- PRESIDENT ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION ’18. MANAGER FOOTBALL ’20. manager baseball ’19 Here he is, the stand-by of the class. “Gus” came to us from Church Hill. He has been one of our faithful fellows in athletics. Although “Gus only took part in athletics his first three years, he has a record of which to be proud, having made his letter in baseball in his Freshman year behind the bat. “Gus” is very popular with the girls, and he finds “Al” a great help in his love affairs. “Gus” says his favorite study is French. As a side line “Gus” sings first bass in the “Peerless Four” and was one of the ends in the Minstrel Show this year. “Gus’ ” motto is, “Never make the same mistake twice.” He expects to go to Georgetown next year. 30 PAWTUCKET HIGH SCHOOL 1920 HAROLD ARTHUR OLDFIELD BASEBALL '19, ’20, FOOTBALL 19, DRAMATICS ‘20, CLASS BOOK COMMITTER, MINSTREL SHOW COMMITTEE Behold! Before you is ;i representative from Saylesville. “Barney,” or “Goosy,” as he is more familiarly known, can always be found either leading the famous eraser fighters, Wild Bill Bowen,” “Hammer Head Harrop,” “Pussy Foot Martin. “Two Eraser Webster,” and many others in a battle for the supremacy of the dressing room or else basking in the charms of a certain young lady in Room 29. “Barney” is also well known as one of the best halfbacks in the Interscholastic League, and was also “there” behind the bat. “Goosy” expects to go to Brown next year to take up the study of medicine. Best of luck, “Barney.” DOROTHY PALMER Quiet! Who? Dorothy? Well, you don’t know her! She is one of our most sociable girls—always ready for a good time. At recess you can generally find “Dot walking in the corridor with Emma Shabbott, both giggling over something that happened at dancing school. “Dot is a good student, especially in French, which is her favorite subject. Next year she will attend the R. I. S. N., and although her motto is “Trust to luck,” we are sure that she will work hard and bring credit to P. H. S. HELEN MASON PATTON CLASS BOOK BOARD “Gee whiz, look at this end run! That was a corker, all right! Watch out for a forward this time! Didn’t 1 tell you ? Right through centre!” Don't be surprised. This is simply “Stubby” at a football game. She is in her glory when running up and down the side lines, and arguing forcibly with her neighbor as to the wisdom of the previous play. Those who have not glimpsed this small, but enthusiastic rooter in action have missed seeing “Stubby” at her best, for she lets loose all that “pep” which is unknown to us at school. No matter what happens, she always relieves her perturbed state of mind bv ber frequent I should worry!” Helen will enter the Rhode Island School of Design next fall. ELEXORE LANE PEABODY Well, “Noah,” how’s your “Ark?” Behold our Ele-n-o-r-e, once plain Eleanor, but now—well, the “e” looks so much more finished, you know. We are till rather relieved that Eleanor has come through four years whole, considering the number of times daily she has declared herself to have nearly “burst” over some amusing incident of school life. “Noah” is one of those worthy Seniors who have struggled so bravely through Virgil, and we are certain that she will make a splendid ”rep at Wheaton like her enviable one at P. H. S. 1920 PAWTUCKET HIGH SCHOOL 31 CARL HAROLD PEARSON This fair blond with a complexion like peaches and cream has an insatiable desire for mathematics; and, well, it wouldn't be fair to say, for the iris. We often wonder why he is so popular just before the first period class, but when we stop to think that he is such a “Trig shark, the mystery is soon solved. Though “Hal’’ fits him very well for short, yet we notice that “Blondy’’ was rather well liked by a certain feminine individual during the baseball season last spring. His motto is rather fine, but to make it clear to him what What’s love without another,” we suggest that he ask a certain Junior with whom he is acquainted. As a structural engineer we wish him the best of luck, and we look forward to seeing him established as the head of a corporation. BEATRICE OLSON PERRY GLEANER '19, CLASS SECRETARY T9, DRAMATICS, CLASS BOOK COMMITTEE “Here comes Beatrice! Hats off, boys! Don't crowd! Plenty of time!” Wlty all this rush? Because Bea” is one of our cheeriest, liveliest, classiest, fairest, truest, and best beloved Seniors. Everybody knows “Bea.” If you don’t, you're missing something. You see her walking in the halls, always gay. just the kind of a girl this old world needs. You see her at the football games cheering every hero. You see her as leading lady jn a school play. You’ll find her in all school activities and always surrounded by a group of both sexes. Her motto is “Look up and laugh—and love—and lift,” and she follows it so well that all the girls like her, and the boys—well, just ask them. It’s enough to take your breath away and make you exclaim. “Gee, some girl!” KENNETH RICHMOND PHINNEY About 8:35, if you happen to be in the locality of Room 29, you will see some one come slowly up the stairs, enter the coat room, deposit his books, and then proceed to Mr. Ruff to offer the usual excuse. This is “Shimmie,” the boy who came to us from Grove Street School, the one ambition of whose life is to write a poem. Kenneth declares that his favorite study is mathematics, although we doubt if Mr. Crosby would bear him out in this statement. “Shimmie” intends to continue his studies next year at Rhode Island State College, and we believe his sunny disposition and his motto, “Have a good time to-day, you may not be here to-morrow,” will fellow him there. BESSIE WILSON PILLING Pretty “Betty,” that little dark-haired girl, with the laughing eyes, did not come to us until this year. In this short time she has won many friends. Her motto is, Labor conquers all things,” and we are sure that her record proves this, especially in English, which is her favorite study. She has showed her ability in shorthand and typewriting, so we expect she will soon become “Somebody’s Sten-og.” Good luck, “Betty.” 32 PAWTUCKET IIIGII SCHOOL 1920 WALTER VALENTINE PLOETTNER Walt did not join us until our Senior year. He came to us from the wild and woolly section of northern New York State, where he says the country abounds with elephants and kangaroos. Walt’s favorite study is English and is one of the “sharks” (?) of Miss Booth's first hour English class. After taking a post-graduate course in P. 11. S. next year, Walt's one ambition will be to get married. We believe that his motto, “Have a good lime while you can,” will follow him out into the world and gain many friends for him. LOIS BARBARA PRICE Well, well, there is Lois again and arguing with Mr. Holden about that stubborn trial balance. She is that robust, care-free and cheerful girl of Room 29. Few things worry Lois, she ranks high in all her studies, and is practically the life of all her classes. She can usually be found laughing with her two chums, “Vi” and “M------,” over some new joke she has just heard. “Lo has taken the Commercial Course throughout her four years at P. H. S. Her favorite study is bookkeeping. In the fall Lois expects to enter the business world as a stenographer and in this way carry out her ambition to be a private secretary. Good luck, “Lo!” ETHEL MAY PURRUCKER Tee-hee-ee-ha, ha! A peal of laughter, some crazy antics, and here she is. “Bunny!” A name well suited to her. She is never still, except when eating. Go to it, “Bunny!” And, oh, those chocolates that appear every Monday morning—just left over from Sunday evening! (?) Is it any wonder that Peck's Victrola Dept, has more trade than they can manage? Just look who makes the sales! And maybe she can't dance! With this art, together with that of cooking and her most pleasing disposition, “Bunny” is a favorite with all. Her future is quite uncertain, but we have an idea that she will enter a hospital for training. The best of luck, “Bunny!” MARION FRANCES REED Well! Well! Look who's here1 If it isn’t Marion, the girl from Maine! “Speed” is one of the “three twins” who sit in Room 29. She is a datidv good sport, and always has a smile for every one. Marion has meandered through her High School career at a very deliberate pace. Hence the nickname, “Speed. But she does get there. During her four years at P. H. S., “Peggy has occupied her time with the practical arts course, and after attending Columbia she expects to become a domestic science teacher. Well. “Speed,” we are sure that you will make good, only—keep moving. 1920 PAWTUCKET HIGH SCHOOL 33 HAMILTON SEWARD RICE Take a pair of sparkling blue eyes and a wonderful faculty of being seen and heard at the same time. There you have “Haniniie,” “le petit.” We have the J. C. Potter School to thank for this wonderful product of learning, who likes nothing better than to dabble around in the “Lab.” as our Ricey” is going to be an electrical engineer. Xext year he is going to Brown or Kingston to prepare for this wonderful calling. Go to it, “Hammie!” THOMAS ROTH WELL, JR. The stunning youth before you is Thomas Rothwell, Jr., otherwise known as “Tommy.” He is one of the most brilliant in onr class, as is shown by those 5’s which he. in some mysterious way, manages to obtain. His one ambition is to become a successful business man, and he surely has a good foundation on which to begin his well chosen occupation. Here's to the best of luck, old “Tom” We're going to keep our eyes on you. GERTRUDE RITA RUDDLE “Gert” is the little brunette in Room 29 who is so popular with the sterner sex. You can never find fault with her work, as she gives good attention to her studies. However, she is much more interested in the plumbing business than she is in her studies. We wonder why? Gert's” favorite pastime is dancing and automo-biling. and we know of a certain young man who sees that she has plenty of both. Xext year “Gert” expects to enter the business world, and we know she will be successful. GLADYS MARIE SALISBURY “Better late than never has been “Glad's” motto at P. H. S., and she is another charter member of Mr. Ruff's far-famed 8:31 club. This maiden from Room 26 trips home from school day after day, carrying only one or two books. In some miraculous way ber lessons are always prepared, and when report time comes every one enviles “Glad.” She is undecided about her future plans, but we may rest assured that she will succeed in anything she undertakes. PAWTUCKET HIGH SCHOOL 1920 34 EDITH DE ROZARIO SERI’A “Edie,” the girl with the pretty, black curly hair, has traveled the weary road from Newport Avenue to Broadway for four successive years. She is an earnest student, faithful in her work, and especially in French and Applied Design. These two are her favorite studies. She came to us from Grove Street School and intends to finish her education in the Rhode Island State Normal School. Her happy disposition will win for her the success which we sincerely wish for her. EMMA ALICE SHARBOTT Here's “Susie,” that attractive little girl of Room 29 afflicted with the terrible disease known as “gigglitis.” Evidently she doesn't believe in the maxim, “Children should he seen and not heard. for we always know she is coming before we see her. “Susie” certainly shines in typewriting and stenography, and her favorite pastime can be quoted as “Trip it as you go, on the light fantastic toe.” She expects to enter the business world next year, where she is bound to succeed. FORREST EDGAR SLOCUM Of course we all know “Stoke,” best known among the girls as “Forrie.” M e wonder what he means by saying, “Live while you're living, because you don’t live, long. But when we see him studying industriously between 8:30 and the first bell, we guess that he has been “living” pretty late the night before. Il seems that this fair and somewhat impulsive youth desires to become a business man in the near future. So, pals, some day when you're walking along down street, and see a sign hung out over one of the doors bearing the inscription, “Forrest Slocum Co., don’t forget to drop in and leave your shoes. We have every reason to believe that he will do a most remarkable job on them. RUTH ADAMS SMALL cr.KANER BOARD ’20, CI.ASS BOOK COMMITTEE Why, of course, this is “Rufus!” Everybody knows her. She “Chases” her studies every night, as her highest ambition is to get into Wellesley after a year at Brown. Ruth says that she has learned more from English than from anything else while at P. H. S.. but we know that she has obtained a thorough knowledge of the Terpsichorean art. Also Ruth has served well on both the Class Book Committee and the Gleaner Board. “Rufus” believes in all the Leap Year tradition, but her motto is, “Look before you leap.” PAWTUCKET IIIGII SCHOOL 35 1920 MILES EDWARD SMITH Lonsdale claims the honor of producing “Smithy.” Where's Lonsdale ? Oh! That's a place some miles north of Pawtucket. Miles chose the scientific course and proved to be a shark in chemistry, but we fear he had other attractions. Was it girls? Xo, but oh—those witching strains of jazz! “Live, love, jazz and be happy, he claims as his motto, and he surely has lived up to it during his High School career. Xext year “Smithy” expects to join the student body at Worcester Tech, and some day he hopes to hang out his shingle as a full-fledged electrical engineer. VEXETIA DAVIS SMITH This young lady comes to us from Seekonk. In all kinds of weather she appears and says, “Snowed in, better late than never.” X'early every morning the girls who are seated near her hear of some wonderful dance last night or a minstrel show to come. “Yen” has taken a commercial course and intends to go to Boston University. She wishes to become a pianist, and her classmates may be astonished some day to see posters advertising “Yenetia, the Pianist,” at the Shubert Majestic, Sunday afternoon and evening. GERTRUDE JULIA STACKPOLE reception committee “Stackie” started in P. H. S. a trifle late, as her first year had been spent at I lope High. However, she has not been at all slow since, and has blossomed into one of our most popular classmates “On with the dance,” is “Stack’s” motto, and a certain Senior oi Room 24 is conscientiously trying to help her live up to it. Being naturally gifted as an artist, “Stackie” will enter Rhode Island School of Design next year. RICHARD FRAXKLIX STEERE See that bright red spot down the corridor? Xo. it isn’t fire. It’s Dick’s hair. Behold, the one and only “Red” Steere. Dick is taking the scientific course, and, as we ail know, he is one of those great “5” fiends. His favorite study is mechanical drawing. You will have guessed by now from his marks that he comes from the Broadway Grammar School. “Red’s” ambition is to own and run a machine shop. He is undecided as to what he will do next year. 36 PAWTUCKET HIGH SCHOOL 1920 ROBERT BERTEX STEERE CLASS BOOK BOARD Behold, ladies and gentlemen, a product of New Bedford. “Bob” joined our ranks the latter part of the Freshman year and has been way up to the front ever since. This budding chemistry genius has invented many formulae hitherto unknown to Mr. Wolfe and the rest of the scientific world, the most important of which is Steere's Odorless Hydrogen Sulphide. With his hair parted in that particular way, peculiar to himself only, “Bob is the envy of many. “Bob,” don’t forget there's a big field open for construction engineers. We're counting on you to make good. CYRIL JAMES SULLIVAN This husky youth comes to P. H. S. straight from the backwoods of Slater Park. To all appearances Cy” is destined to be a bachelor. His latest achievement is dancing, and really he is quite a shark at it. However, when it comes to girls, “Cy has very little to say. He is r.ot slow, by a long shot, judging from appearances, when he is at the wheel. You’ve just got to take his dust then. When it comes to drafting, “Cy” is right there with the goods. You can bet when he strikes into work and gets his pencil and rule going, there is going to be something doing. ALICE PEARL SUM M F.R SC A LES Pearl is that unostentatious maiden of Room 29. She came to us from Baldwin Street School and confirms our supposition that “Good things come in small packages.” Pearl's favorite studies are English and chemistrty. Next year she hopes to go to Normal School. Wherever she goes we know she will meet with success. GALDYSTAYLOR Did you ever notice a Senior in Room 29. muscular, tall and brainy? She is Gladys Taylor, who arrived in town from Brookfield, Vermont, two years ago. At present she is a “chemistry shark,” although she is by no means backward in her other studies. She is planning to be a doctor. We know that if she goes at it with the same zeal with which she captained the Y. W. basketball team, she will certainly be able to hang out her shingle as an M. D. some time in the future. 1920 PAWTUCKET HIGH SCHOOL 37 JAMES JOSEPH TREAXOR “Jimmie” is that wild youth of Room 29 who makes himself known to us by his sharp shooting with chalk. His favorite sport is dancing and he is very adept in the terpsichorean art. as certain young ladies will testify. “Jimmie expects to leave for the Hawaiian Islands at the close of school, where his uncle has extensive farming interests. Well, good luck, “Jimmie.” We feel sure that you will make a successful farmer. WILLIAM PERRY TRUESDALE Behold “Bill. He claims his ambition is to be a model husband, and yet every morning, rain or shine, “Bill'’ hits the old school at 7:45. It may be that he doesn't sleep well, but, anyway, there's something besides women disturbing his peaceful frame of mind until 8:30. But study is not the only place we see him, for the diamond has claimed its share of “Bill’s” time, and he surely has made good there. R. I. State will claim him next year, and we know tliat he'll be as popular there as here. RUTH BISHOP TUCK cleaner board '19, '20, vice-president class T9, '20, class book COMMITTEE, CLASS HISTORIAN “Some people are born great, others acquire greatness, while still others have it thrust upon them.” We haven't quite decided which applies to “Bill, but rather incline toward the first. At any rate, she’s one of the leading lights of our fair class—and. believe me. she does shine! Her scholastic record has been a fine one and her “rep” truly enviable. However, let us turn to the other side of her nature. Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to introduce to you “Bill.” star twirler on the “Window Wallopers” nine, snappy quarter on the “Stonewall Smashers” eleven, and “Bantam Bill,” welter champion of Y. W. C. A. fame! Her athletic ability is well known, and we expect that if Wellesley does not come up to Ruth's expectations, she may sign up with the Red Sox for a hustling year at the bat. REEL ELHAXAX TUCKER One day in September, 1916, a tall fellow with great stability (feet) entered the portals of P. IT. S. “He looks like a farmer,” said some critical observer. “Don’t you believe it,” said I, “he came from Saylesville.” Such was Tucker.” “Tommy proved that he wasn’t a farmer by his progress in the college course and especially in French. And on another day in September Tuck expects to enter Dartmouth. To emerge four years later fully qualified to occupy the position of a mill chemist, is his ambition. Here’s luck! “Tommy was one of the leading members of the Dramatic Society, and his motto is, “Obtain HELP from THE OTHER FELLOW.” 38 PAWTUCKET HIGH SCHOOL 1920 ALBERT SHERMAN VAUGHN Who is the drummer boy? Oh! that’s “Al Vaughn, who lias been the school’s drummer all through the four years that he has been in P. H. S. Another of his pastimes is to argue in the English class. What he argues about we do not know, but he certainly does fill � tunc. “Al’’ intends to become a professional drummer. Whether on a drum or on a typewriter, we feel sure be will accomplish his intention. HAZEL MAY WALKER CLASS BOOK BOARD “Has anv one seen Hazel? “Why, of course, there she goes with her inseparable pal, “Bea’’ Perry. Hazel is the girl with those dancing eyes that are always full of mischief and fun. Her motto, “Be glad, is one which she has practised consistently during her four years at P. II. S. She expects some time to wear the little white cap of a trained nurse, but, alas, we sigh for the poor patients. 1 low temperatures will rise when Hazel turns those enthralling eyes upon the suffering ones! And the hospital will surely be a cheerful place if Hazel is there, because for four years she has been our chief “gloom-chaser.” At any rate, we know she will make things hum at Simmons or Brown next year, where she expects to prepare for training. CHARLES HAMBLER WEBSTER We might almost call “Chick” a jazz-baby from bis fondness for dancing, but let us say rather that he exhibits an aptitude for the terpsichorean art. Chick is one of Miss Wheeler’s delights, excelling in shorthand and typewriting. The business world will claim him in the near future. EVA LEWIS WEIS All hail to the great grandniece of James Otis! Didn’t know, did you, that we entertained an angel (?) unawares? This angel again has a wonderful ability with her pencil—can make it draw almost anything. Eve is going to R. I. S. of D. next year. We know that ' Eve will make her mark in the world. Let's give her three good cheers! 1920 39 PAWTUCKET HIGH SCHOOL STELLA CLARA WELCH Br-r-ring!!! Half-past eight. A flash in the hall, blue, no green!! That's Stella, of course. Better late than never. Nevertheless, “Stell is a bright scholar, and always conies to school with her lessons all prepared. She especially excels in stenography and business practice, and we hear her ambition is to become a stenog or a private secretary. We all feel that the boss who has this cheerful young lady for his “stenog'’ will be lucky, indeed. MAUDE RHODA WHITFORD Next on the program is Maude Rhoda Whitford. known to her intimate friends as “Mud. “Mud is one of the “three twins” who sit in Room 29. and although she may seem quiet in school, the people that know her well can prove that she is a live wire. Did you ever see her jazz? Perhaps you didn't know it before, but “Mud is the original “Jazz Bahv.’’ One reason why she took the commercial course was so that she could practice a new step in her mind while typewriting to the tune of “Dardanella. Her motto is, “When you know a good joke, tell it to some one, and she has lived up to it, much to the sorrow of some of her friends. RAYMOND ALBERT WHITTAKER Well, “Quack, how about the wood in that tree? Pretty good wood, eh? “Quack came to us from Broadway, the little school on the hill. “Ray started with a college course, but later forsook the mazes of that path and became a “general.” “Quack is our best jazz violin artist and one of the mainstays of the orchestra. Although “Quack has never taken any part in athletics since grammar school days, he has always been president of the “Royal Rooting Society, and his red thatch could be spotted on the side lines at any P. H. S. game. Ray's” motto is, “Fll play the one ball. His one and great ambition is to be a musician, and he ha-made a start bv singing second tenor in the “Peerless Four. He expects to enter Boston Conservatory of Music next fall. RUTH MADELINE WIGUTMAN “Good morning, Ruth; right on time, aren't you? Rufus is always on time, also right in it when it comes to domestic science, but claims that she likes to typewrite as well as to cook. She intends to start in an office next year, and, as her motto says, “Make hav while the sun shines. 40 PAWTUCKET HIGH SCHOOL 1920 FANNY WILDE Who does not know Fanny? At least, who does not know her sunny disposition and Iter infectious giggle? Fanny is usually very cheerful; yet she has her moments of gloom, especially during the chemistry periods. Her strongest point (?) is in her motto, “Better late than never. However, Fanny is a good student, and we feel sure that she will make a success of her future. Her object in life is to instill the rudiments of knowledge into the minds of future American statesmen. EARL CLIFTON WILSON assist .nus. manager of gleaner '18-'19, business manager of GLEANER ’19-'20, BUSINESS MANAGER OF CLASS BOOK Earl has been known as a quiet, studious chap during his four years at P. II. S. We seldom heard of him. but know that he was right on the job. He has managed the “Gleaner this year and has shown marked business ability along this line. His favorite study is French. Next year he expects to enter Brown or West Point and prepare for civil engineering. His motto is “Eat and grow thin,’’ although we fear he is not living up to it. ABBIE LOUISE WOOD JUNIOR DANCE COMMITTEE, SENIOR RECEPTION COMMITTEE,, CLASS BOOK BOARD Here is daintiness and style personified! Every one loves Abbie and her dear little giggle. A dance is not a dance unless “Squid is there, for she likes to do nothing better than to “trip the light fantastic toe.” If you wish to get thin or stout, see “Squid,” for she is going to be a Dietitian—that is, if she doesn’t—but I can't tell you that. It is a family secret. Well, “Squid,” whatever you do—here is the best of luck. VICTOR ALBERT WOTHERSPOON Here comes “Vic.” What! You don't know him? Why, I thought every one knew “Vic” Wotherspoon. “Blinky,” that’s his other nickname, came from Baldwin Street Grammar School with the old standby, “Better late than never,” as his motto. “Vic's” ambition is to become a chemical engineer, and he is going to R. I. State College next year to prepare for the fulfillment of his ambition. 1920 41 PAWTUCKET HIGH SCHOOL SOPHIE YESSIAX The saying, “Still water runs deep,” applies to this cjuict little brunette of Room 29. You'll seldom find her there before 8:25. When you think of Sophie, you think of applied design. She spends all her spare time in exercising her arm muscles in Room 32, on the third floor, either by sawing, filing, or polishing. The resulting silver rings, pins, and pendants are the envy of all her friends. Sophie says her ambition is to become a skillful nurse, but inasmuch as she has successfully pounded the typewriter for three years, she expects, for next year at least, to be “Somebody's Stenog.” 42 PAWTUCKET HIGH SCHOOL 1920 dt CLASS HISTORY as FRESHMAN YEAR could | HE first thing our glorious class of 1920 did to win the fame and distinction which now rests upon its shoulders was something which it not help, but which nevertheless is absolutely unique in the history of the school. We did not enter P. H. S. on a “hot day in early September.” Infantile paralysis had broken out in the summer of 1916, and the proud day when we ceased to be mere ''grammar school kids” and became high school students (?) was postponed until early October. The first few days were spent in learning our way around. We were helped ( ?) by the newly created Sophomores, who hung around to watch the confusion of the Freshies, who, with the aid of a little card, attempted to go from Room 12 to Room 37. Impossible as it seems, at that time we did not even know where Room 26 was. How times have The upper classmen seemed determined to ignore the fact that we existed, but in the spring our existence was brought forcibly to their attention when our star athletes made the baseball and track teams. On April 6, 1917, we awoke to hear that the United States had at last taken up arms against Germany. From that time till the end of school we were occupied with various war activities—Liberty Bonds, Thrift Stamps, Red Cross, etc. Behold a scene from the last of our Freshman year: school draws to a close. Eighth grade pupils visit us. It is afternoon. No upper classmen are around. Could anything be more important than we, the class of 1920? Could anything be more insignificant than these soon-to-be-Freshmen ? We hardly ever condescend to look at them, for we are almost Sophomores. SOPHOMORE YEAR Having profited by the hard knocks which the world bestowed upon us during our summer vacation, we returned to P. H. S. prepared to show our brother classmen our improved attainments and abilities. Because of the scarcity of coal, due of course to the war, an oil furnace, or, to give it its proper name, a Fess Rotary Burner, was installed in the school. For a few Mondays afterwards, we sorrowfully (?) departed for our homes, as the janitors had not as yet sufficiently trained the new monster to obey their imperious will. As time went on. Room 12 became the battle-ground of the Great Chalk Wars. Everyone who showed ability in marksmanship was promptly enrolled on one side or the other. However, by arbitration, and by the persuasion of the ‘‘most high one,” the belligerents were pacified for all time. Although war had been declared a year and a half previous, we, as students, had realized its significance only by the increased prices, and by seeing volunteers and drafted men depart for training camps. However, the great struggle was brought nearer to us when the Red Cross issued a plea asking for High School pupils to make surgical dressings and to roll bandages. Practically every girl responded to the summons, and willingly sacrificed her Saturday mornings to increase the shipments of the much needed supplies. We also showed our patriotism, as a class, by purchasing a great number of Thrift and War Savings Stamps. PAWTUCKET HIGH SCHOOL 43 1920 In April, a former graduate. Lieutenant Homer D. Mitchell of the Eighth Royal Irish Rifles, gave the school a most interesting address on war conditions and the tactics of the hostile armies. At the close of the year we assembled as a class and elected our officers for the ensuing year. JUNIOR YEAR Du ring the summer—to he exact, in July, 1918—the German drive on Paris finally crumbled before Foch's attack, and from that time on, only Allied victories were recorded. Finally, on November 7, came the great news that the armistice had been signed, that the war was over. The old town went wild. The parades during the day and the bonfires at night cast the Fourth of July into the shade as far as real feeling was concerned. The old town had never seen such a day in its history, probably never will again. And in the morning we awoke to find that the war isn't over, after all. But on November 11 we again heard the “news.” The celebration this time nearly outdid the other one. What few came to school organized an- impromptu parade through the streets, led by some poor tired teachers in an auto. You won't believe it, but nobody studied much that night. In October of this year, Miss Ruth MacGregor of the faculty died of pneumonia on a transport bound for France. A memorial service was held for her in the school hall, and a picture of the Cathedral of Rheims was dedicated to her memory. At the beginning of school, Mr. Davison and Mr. Howard of the science department left P. H. S. to take other positions. Mr. Davison's place as assistant principal was taken by-Mr. Wayne E. Davis of Mercersburg Academy, and Mr. Herbert E. Wolfe came as new head of science department. German abolished ! Sprechen Sie Deutsch ? No, senor; hablo espanol. Pedro y Miguel visit us instead of Hansel und Gretel. Our Junior Dance came off in February, and was a social and financial success. P ut, then, what could you expect? Look who was chairman of the committee! Several speakers addressed us during the year. Among them was Mr. Davis, a former teacher in P. H. S., now a professor of busi- ness English in Boston University. The others were Sergeant Jeffers and Private Ward of the A. E. F., who gave interesting accounts of their experiences in France, also of how it feels to be a poor wounded hero addressing a hall full of eyes. Wednesday, April 30, Junior Class Track Team practices, under name of Jnter-Class Meet. Will the Seniors win? Of course! Will the Sophs win? Not the shadow of a doubt! And then along comes the Juniors (that's us) and ran away with the meet. Who said we didn’t have any athletes? Toward the end of May, Mr. Hosmer noticed that Kelly's Pie Emporium, next to Morgan’s drug store, was doing a rushing business during recess. Out of the kindness of his heart, because he did not wish to see the poor man worked to death trying to provide food to the poor hungry High School boys, orders were given that no boys (why-only boys?) were to leave the premises during recess. Poor Kelly immediately had to go out of business. But now, after life’s fitful fever, be sleeps well. No wonder, there’s an undertaker in the shop now. We are glad to see that he, too, is doing a rushing business. Then, again, there’s comfort in the thought that, if anything should happen, lie’s right there to speed us along the primrose path to—but why continue? You know the rest in the books you have read, etc. The election of class officers was held toward the end of the year. A mere presidential election is nothing compared to this one, but we avoided open hostilities. We feel that we have for all offices people who, to (|uote an illustrious personage, “are fitted for the job.” Last day of school. Letters and sweaters given out in the hall to all who earned them. Cheers for everybody in general, school athletes in particular. Also last day of school. Athletic Association meeting and election of officers in the hall. As a mere preliminary, all windows are opened wide, coats and vests hung over the back of the chairs. As we warm up to the subject, shirtsleeves are rolled up. Further along, off come collars and ties. As we progress—but that’s far enough. Ask anybody who was there. And noise!!! The roar of the mob, if the Kaiser were turned 44 PAWTUCKET HIGH SCHOOL 1920 loose in New York, would be drowned beneath this. Think of one poor fellow, the president, trying to control it! And yet, by some miracle, there is no blood shed, and the vote is finally taken. It is the eighth wonder of the world. Again we leave school, for the third time, not to return except as dignified Seniors. SENIOR YEAR In September, we again entered our beloved I ligh School: this time as haughty and imperious Seniors. Shortly after becoming accustomed to school discipline, our class president, Joseph Keough, was forced to resign. Fred Mae-Kenzie was elected to fill the vacancy. Mr. Ruff came to us from Great Barrington, Massachusetts, as assistant principal, and even in this short time has become one of us in every sense of the word. In October, Miss Flora Curtis, of the faculty, who has recently returned from overseas service, spoke to the pupils on her experiences. She described incidents both humorous and pathetic, and her address will be long remembered with pleasure. At the beginning of the football season, the president of our class had the misfortune to break his leg during practice. His example was similarly followed by Miss Edith Hyde, who snapped a small bone in her ankle. These unfortunate occurrences necessitated a long absence for tbe injured and occasioned consequent “boning.” The two fraternities of the school gave dances at different times during the winter. The E. T. P. Rible Class of the Y. M. C. A. also held social affairs. On Lincoln’s birthday exercises were held in the hall. Several selections were sung by the school, and seven of the Seniors delivered short speeches. After the completion of the exercises, the pupils were dismissed for the' remainder of the day. In order to meet the requirements for entrance to college, afternoon sessions were instituted. These were hailed with delight (?) and were a source of constant joy (?) to the overrushed Seniors. Mr. William Holler, campaign director of the Chamber of Commerce drive, gave a stirring address to the school. He set forth the expectations and aims of the Chamber and encouraged us to hope that the proposed drive for city improvement would be a great success. Our curbed and suffering spirits, broken by the confinement of afternoon sessions, demanded an immediate outbreak. The result was Freak Day. Although anarchy at first prevailed upon the arrival of the gaily clad Seniors, despotism soon conquered, and the rebellion was crushed. The domestic science class demonstrated its ability and efficiency by serving a dinner to the members of the Business Men’s Association. As this was a great success, the School Committee and the Rotary Club came to P. H. S. to see the girls at work. The members of both bodies also visited other departments and remained for lunch. The competence of the Dramatic Society was revealed by the presentation of A Pair of Sixes.” ’I’lie play brought out a record number of people, and the financial returns were unusually large. Shortly after this, the Lyceum staged a debate with Classical High School, and our opponents were awarded the decision. In April, members of the debating society successfully carried off a mock trial. Many students were present at the affair which will not soon be forgotten. Under the supervision of Mr. Crosby, the trigonometry class measured the school building. The dimensions, we are unable to state; but the accuracy is undoubted, as an eight foot rule was used for measurement. The Class Supper was held at the Turk's Head Club, and was an occasion long to be remembered. Our annual Senior Reception took place in Payne Hall, and was attended by many under graduates. Now that our four years are completed, we realize, in looking backward on our joys and our trials, our successes and our failures, that, after all. time has passed away quickly, but the friendship that we have learned will always remain with us, and in our future stations of life, whatever they may be. let us not forget the spirit and ideals of the class of 1920. Ruth B. Tuck, David G. Goddard. 1920 PAWTUCKET HIGH SCHOOL 45 CLASS PROPHECY E, the two most noble and red-headed prophets of the most illustrious class that ever graduated from Pawtucket High School, were engaged in earnest conversation on a very important matter. As we sat casting about for a way in which to fulfill out almost impossible task, that of predicting the futures of our classmates, a newspaper was thrown in to us. As we picked it up, we noticed, in glaring headlines, that the belief in communication with the spirit world was growing and that it was being given added impetus by many noted scientists. This phenomenon offered a possible loophole through which we might accomplish our task. On reading further, we discovered that two means of communication were possible; firstly, through a “medium,” and secondly, bv means of the ouija board. This last method, being of a simpler and much easier type, we decided to try. After a diligent search for the necessary apparatus, we soon were seated with the board on our knees and both hands on the “table” or pointer. At first our efforts seemed to meet with little success, but on a more careful perusal of the newspaper article, we found that time and patience were absolutely necessary, and that the mind had to be given up entirely to the subject in hand in order that no disturbing element might break the connection between the spirit world and ourselves. After several more attempts the pointer slowly started to move and, after wandering aimlessly over the board for some time, suddenly spelled out the words, “The Class of 1920 as seen in 1935.” Our efforts were crowned with success. Soon the pointer was moving rapidly over the board spelling out words in answer to our questions. The answers were so bewildering that we had great difficulty in setting down the correct replies. Nevertheless, after much thought and due consultation with each other, we present the following, telling our classmates' future, with a few variations front the original, as they were revealed to us by the ouija board: Ered McKenzie, after graduating from a noted college, took up the study of law, but soon tired of it and was offered, because of his pronounced ability in Parliamentary Law, the presidency of the “Eskimo Union for the Promotion of Deep Sea Swimming.” His work lias increased so rapidly and his tasks have become so arduous that he has appointed Charles Webster and George Harrington to be his assistants. Gordon Lee became the world's most noted heavy weight, and when he fought Russell Greenwood for the heavy weight championship of the world, he provided ringside seats for all his old friends and classmates. “Bill” Tuck has surprised us greatly by becoming the first woman aviator to reach the planet Mars by airplane. She has a residence in Pawtucket, but sbe claims she likes the one in the other planet much better. There’s a reason! Earle Wilson became a famous ballet dancer and slack rope walker. As premier dancer of the Pawtucket Ballet he gained great fame, but his most daring feat was to walk across Exchange Street Bridge while a team was halted in the center. This daring performance brought him world-wide renown. After graduating from P. H. S., Dorothy Fleming and Alice Brookes took up a course in child training and opened a day nursery on Fifth Avenue, New York. They had a raging success until two New York millionaires came along and then—as they say, “Some girls acquire airs; others millionaires.” Ruth Small thought that New York was loo tame for her, so she left for Gay Paree, where she made a wonderful success as a solo dancer. Oh. no! he didn't Chase after her. 46 PAWTUCKET HIGH SCHOOL 1920 The stage always was a great source of attraction for both Beatrice Perry and Hazel Walker. Xew York opened her arms to these fair young damsels and took Beatrice as its famous screeching artist and Hazel as its foremost woman acrobat. ‘‘Gus'’ O'Donnell became a famous tiddly winks” player. He won the championship of the world from Ray Whittaker in a thrilling match. The excitement was intense, but “Gus” came through the victor because of his great faculty of keeping his presence of mind at all times. In the evenings, he practices with the keeper of his “haven of rest,” our old friend, Ruth Keene. The famous fashion shop of Seekonk is owned by Anna Burns. All the latest styles from Tokio and Pekin are featured by Alice L’Heurcux. Arthur Champlin became a famous international diplomat, and as a reward for services rendered to the country of Afghanistan, he was given the post of ambassador to “My Isle of Golden Dreams.” His pretty wife. Sarah Mayoh, helps make life comfortable in that far off country. Women! Attention !! A famous machine has been invented for the washing and wiping of dishes. The handsome royalties received from the sale of this most useful article makes life very luxurious for the inventors, who are none other than our old friends, Gladys Herbert and Maude Jackson. Archie Carson and Victor Wotherspoon became famous opera singers. Archie, as a rival of Caruso, and Vic”, as a rival of Harry Lauder, have startled the world with their singing of that old. pathetic and well-known ballad, “The Old Family Toothbrush That Hung in the Sink.” Harold Bliss became a famous general and was awarded the leather medal for bravery in Dardanella. His daring attempt to drink a beverage containing more than one per cent, alcohol gained for him the admiration and respect of all the old timers in Pawtucket who witnessed his performance. Hospital work always did appeal to Rosalind Renneny, so she founded the “Kill Kare Hospital of Boston. Her sister. Katherine, and Mabel Johnson are her head nurses. Special! The “Red Giants’ win the Xa-tional baseball pennant for this year!! Well, no wonder, for they have the most wonderful woman pitcher now on the diamond, namely, Helen Colquhoun. In every game she starts, her team comes out the victor. We always knew that Orientals were exceptionally fond of music and dancing, but we never did expect to see Eleanor Peabody and Dorothy Palmer dancing before the Emperor of Bagdad. But, sure enough, in 1935 Eleanor was entertaining the old emperor with her famous Russian ballet dancing, whilst Dorothy enthralled him with her exquisite music on the hand organ. Albert Dubuc became a famous criminal lawyer, and his speech in defence of Sidney Herbert, who was on trial for carrying a package of cigarettes in defiance of the “Women’s League for the Suppression of the Cigarette,” is one of the masterpieces of our legal literature. David Goddard became a famous violinist and astonished the world with his skill. He and his talented wife, our old friend, Edith Hyde, have played before all the crowned heads of Central Falls and Marieville. “Dot” Brown started the famous Globe Theatre of Valley Falls, but alas! a Wall Street millionaire came along and bought her out. “Dot’s” motto now is, “Don't count your poultry until they have grown to a sufficient size to enable them to keep away from the hawks.” Among the famous detectives in the country of Abyssinia is De Long Monahan. The natives are always seeking for divorces, and “De De has a glorious time finding out the reasons for the wished-for separations. Richard Cavanaugh became Mayor of East Providence, and his great reforms, such as removal of schools, giving free candy to all, have met with great favor among the children. His charming wife. Catherine McGinn, has helped make his labors much easier. Ruth Wightman and Hawthorne Xewcombe are trying to teach the Hindoos to like fishballs and French fried potatoes. Thev have established one of those sweet smelling cook shops at a famous Hindustan summer resort. William Truesdale and Roland Beauregard went to Mexico as mining engineers. But the attractions of bandit life were too great for “Bill.” so he formed the band of outlaws known as “Los Bandittos Truesdales,” and 1920 PAWTUCKET HIGH SCHOOL 47 employed Beauregard as his chief executioner. After twice becoming President of Mexico, “Bill had made enough money to retire on, so now he directs the policies of Mexico by his great wealth. We always did think Abbie Wood was a very quiet, sedate young person. Sure enough, in 1935 she became the head matron in an Old Ladies’ Home. Even music has its charms. Helen Connly became the wife of one of Pawtucket’s leading pianists. Helen keeps “the home fires burning” while he teaches the piano in the Masonic building. May Hydman and Sophia Yessian recentlv brought out a new edition of “Macbeth,” with numerous variations from the original. 'Phis work has been eagerly sought for by the students, as it leaves out four acts and four scenes. Nevertheless, the authors are to be congratulated on their success, but now hope to bring out another edition eliminating all but the first scene. If they can do this, their popularity is assured. William Bowen became a great hardware magnate, and after years of hard work he had laid aside enough money .to last, him -for the rest of his days, so he retired and left the business in the hands of Kenneth Phinney and his efficient wife, Anna McNulty. Hattie Harriman became the head of the Girl Scouts in America, and is doing a great work in building up the girlhood of America. Ethel Purrucker and Eleanor Nickerson went to Turkey to do relief work. While there they met two American millionaires who persuaded them that they could be of more service by relieving them (the millionaires) of some of their money. The girls jumped at the chance, and now travel about the world visiting all their old classmates. Fanny Wilde and Pearl Summerscales have made great names for themselves as the most noted women in the scientific world. Fanny has proved the great question of prohibition and has showed by many detailed experiments and lectures that “if alcohol causes a mental wreck, soda will cause a fizzical wreck. Do you know that little “Wayside Inn” down on the Hartford Pike? Well, we found out that Violet Lord and Elsie Marsh were the owners of that quiet little place. They are making lots of money, as all the tourist parties call on their journeyings and sample Elsie’s cooking. Is it the cooking or the cook that fascinates ? Everett Henry and Albert Vaughn, aspiring to be authors, went over to London and lived in Grub Street in order to get the “atmosphere.” Everett says they caught more than that, for Albert was caught stealing a loaf of bread and Everett caught the mumps. After some time they produced the famous poem, “Pawtucket,” or The Days Before the War,” which has been received with great favor by all. Viola Horton and Helen Nolan, realizing their great ability in dancing, became asthetic dancers to the Mikado of Japan, who sings these words to them, “Oh, tell me, pretty maidens fair, are there any more at home like you?” Extra! Extra!! Special edition of the “Boston American” is out to announce the great Eisenberg-Keough boxing exhibition to be held in the High School Hall. Sarah Eisen-berg and Grace Keough now give lessons in the gentle art of boxing to the women of 1935. “Just for a little excitement,” says Sarah. Margaret D|ow and Eleanor Garvey, after graduating, joined the Women’s Suffrage party. They became so enthused with the idea and so militant in their actions that they are now considered the only rivals of Sylvia Pankhurst. Margaret is forever getting arrested and then sending for Eleanor to bail her out with money which was given for their use by a wealthy Canadian ranchman. Charles F’oster started a drug store opposite the High School, where he reaps a golden harvest from the pockets of the students. In the year 1935 one of the sedate members of the P. H. S. faculty was Gertrude O’Connor. She claims that she returned to get revenge on this generation for the manner in which she was treated when in P. II. S. “The apple caused Adam to slip, but now-a-days it is more likely to be a peach. John Holland found this little statement to be true, for while he was spending his winter vacation at Palm Beach, he met the most wonderful girl from the West. Now she and John have a ranch all their own next door to papa’s. 48 1920 PAWTl'CKET HIGH SCHOOL “Gert Ruddle lias become a second Theda Bara. “Gert-’ claims that she adores the role of a vampire because she really enjoys having the boys chase her. Albert Buck became a famous tenor singer, and claims that his success is due to the intensive training he received at P. H. S. His favorite song is “Prairie Ave.,’- or The End of the Line.” His talented wife, Marion Lennon, is his accompanist in all his large concerts. Cyril Sullivan became a famous model and demonstrator of men’s clothing for a large furnishing house in Boston. When in need of a little extra money, he poses for the Arrow Collar Co., whose ads are famous for their beautiful and striking young men. Robert Steere developed into the most famous mathematician the world has ever known. His “Short Cuts in Geometry” and Steere's “New Style Algebra are recognized the world over as superior to any other mathematical books ever produced. John Harrop became ambassador to Sayles-ville, and while there was decorated with medals from many countries in recognition of his great service to mankind in suppressing the most violent socialist of the age, our old friend, Dana Arnold. Marjorie Luther and Irene Carlin becoming tired of the tame life in the East, went West and obtained jobs as “broncho busters.” Their work is hard and dangerous, but “money-makes the mare go,” say these brave maidens, and so the figures in their bank books increase mightily after every trip to town. Joseph Goodman and Malcolm Garber started a pawn shop which is providing its owners with huge profits due to the ever current need of money by their old friends. Winthrop Jones became : famous chemist and has produced a method for growing garlic which does not possess an odor. His assistant in his research work is Hamilton Rice. Eva Brisebois and Stella Welch started a first class millinery shop in Phillipsdale. They call it “La Shoppe de Chapeau.” Do you remember that awfully rough girl who graduated from P. H. S. in 1920? Helen Patton ? Yes. that's the one. Well, she is now posing as “Tom Boy Taylor” in Fox’s '--'rtoons. This trade was also an attraction for Lois Price, who takes off “Powerful Kat- riuka to perfection. Mr. Fox is greatly pleased with his two models. Harold Oldfield and Gladys Taylor became famous interpreters of the Shakespearian drama. Their performance of “Macbeth” has forced Marlowe and Sothern to leave the “foot-lights.” Every year they return to their castle on the Ten Mile, which is modeled after such olden castles as “The House That Jack Built” and “The Mill on the Floss.” Miles Smith and Thomas Rothwell formed a partnership, and while touring the world defeated all their opponents at pool and chess in a very decisive manner. Ruel Tucker and Catherine Butler formed a partnership and started the famous Sayles-ville Cooperative Shoe Store. Ruel, because of his knowledge of big feet, and Catherine, with her knowledge of small feet, form a pair which cannot be beaten. Their success was so great last year that it took fifty accountants to figure out their income tax. Ruth Berry and Margaret Barry have started a candy shop in opposition to Harold Pearson’s famous “Help Yourself Spa,” and are making great fortunes from the surplus wealth of Pawtucket. Raymond Hitchcock's “Hitchy-Koo 1935” had a raging success in both Boston and Reho-both, due to the fact that Mr. Hitchcock selected for his leading lady Florence lliorne. She is taking the place of Mary Cushman, who starred in this play for a few years after leaving High School, but who gave it up to be the wife of a wealthy Oberlin banker. Do you remember that four and nine cent store down on the corner of Japonica Street? Well, Margaret Maloney and Stella McXay have bought out the old shop and have started a modern five and ten cent store. They do a rushing business, especially in the garlic and macaroni lines. Lawrence Graham and Robert Milne operate a large chain of offices which lend money to the needy. Their great success is due to the training they received as “borrowers” in P. H. S. Emma Shabbot and Edith Serpa have started a first class manicuring establishment on Broadway. All the society belles have Emma and Edith attend to their dainty hands. There is one thing, however, that stands in 49 1920 PAWTUCKET HIGH SCHOOL their way to unlimited expansion. Marion Reed and Bessie Pilling have started a parlor in opposition to them, and great rivalry exists between the two firms. Raymond McCabe invented a marvellous pillow which, if slept on. will prepare the student for the next day's lessons by sending the magic rays through the brain as the student sleeps. His pretty wife, Mildred Keough, helps him spend his enormous profits. Lillian Beauleau and Margaret McVay, after being disappointed in love, entered a convent and now are writing a book called “The Reason Why We Lost.’’ Louis Mogelever became the foremost exponent of Socialism. He does not believe in anything that any one else believes in, and is always ready to argue about his ideas. He also spends much of his time explaining why he was not elected to the Presidency. His great speech in the last convention, for his own nomination, was loudly received, but when the ballots were counted Louis had but one vote Of course, he voted for the other man, but he can’t understand who was foolish enough to vote for him. Under one of the shady trees down at Palm Beach, Florida, you may see a little gypsy fortune teller's tent. Inside sits one of our classmates, Catherine Lonergan. She has made lots of money at this unusual calling, and lays claim to be the wealthiest person at Palm Beach. Gertrude Stackpole and Eva Weis became famous magazine illustrators. After reaping large fortunes for several years. Gertrude decided to settle down and become the wife of— well, you know whom we mean—and Eva married the most attractive of her models. Beatrice Butler and Gladys Salisbury have charge of Monsieur Beaucaire's Gown Emporium of Philadelphia. As salesladies they have Benita, Margaret Conley, and Catherine Murphy. All the society belles of the home of William Penn trade with “Bea.” Yenita Smith and Edith Lee. after getting all the information on “chickens in New York, came back to Hebronville and started a chicken farm. Their profits have been so great that they can now afford to come to Pawtucket once a year to shop. George Alexander became the world’s most famous preacher. He admires his profession because he can tell the people just what he thinks. Some of his latest sermons have been : “Revenge based on sour grapes is never sweet“The fellow who is always looking for a snap usually lacks ginger;” “Being slow to anger makes fast friends;” and “The trouble with a white lie is that it often leaves a black mark behind.” Forrest Slocum and Ernestine Baxter have become America's most famous song writers. The music is written by Forrest, while the words are by Ernestine. Their most famous song is, “Oh, Milton,” or “How I Love Mythology.” Walter Ploetner and Edward Case, tiring of city life, returned to the country and established a model dairy farm. Their reputation as producers of pure dairy products is unrivaled at the present time. James Trainor became a famous surveyor, and when he was given charge of the laying out of a new athletic field for P. H. S., all the students, both past and present, .united to give him a great reception very fitting to one who had accomplished more than the combined efforts of students and teachers in all previous years. Richard Steere became a famous mechanician. His specialty is repairing broken down Fords. His stock in trade consists of five packages of chewing gum, one can of glue, and three yards of string. Nevertheless, he is making enough money to buy himself a house. He has as his housekeeper our old friend. Hazel Mathews. Louis Jaffee became a noted rejtorter, and row has charge of the financial section of the Pawtucket Times, a position for which he is eminently fitted. Maxwell Meiklejohn invented a marvellous contrivance by which one may see what is going on anywhere within a radius of fifty miles His machine is verv popular with the married women, as it enables them to keep track of their husbands when out at the club or elsewhere. His great income he uses for philanthropic purposes, such as buying “freak” costumes for High School Seniors and black ties and shirts for mourning Juniors. 50 1920 PAWTUCKET HIGH SCHOOL Of the writers of this tale, one, tiring of all scholarly achievements, entered the realms of high society and there tried to forget the days of study and hard work which were tiresome to her. The other, gaining interest in science through the wonderful power of the supernatural, took up the study of chemistry, and now is patiently trying to find a way to make money without working for it. Agnes T. Anderson, John C. Martin. CLASS WILL ICafit UHU mtii Sratatirntt nf thr (Class of 13211 Knout all iflrtt bu tljcsr Jlrcarnts THAT we, the class of nineteen-twenty of the Pawtucket High School, being of our usual sound, disposing, and even generous mind, inasmuch as we are about to leave the portals of our beloved Alma Mater in which we have passed the last four years of our life, this lapse of time having seemed to pass like the wave of some magic wand, wielded by some omnipotent person who now decrees that we start out on life's pathway strengthened by the knowledge gained at P. H. S.. do hereby make, publish, and declare this to be our last will and testament. First: To the unfortunate class of 1921, who, through no fault of its own, is compelled to follow in the footsteps of a class which stands out predominently as leader, whose record has never been and shall never be equalled or excelled, we make the following bequests: The right to enter school next year under the honored and revered title of seniors. The privilege of ignoring the juniors, taming the sophomores, and babying the Freshmen. The privilege of sitting in the front rows and listening with great reverence to the devotional exercises which do so much towards the moral and religious welfare of our student body. Our numerous debts which we request shall be promptly paid. The privilege of taking for at least a week the inspirational and useful study of trig. The privilege of playing chemist in our battle-scarred laboratory. The privilege of mutilating their clothing with the strong acids and of saturating the room with the fragrant odor of H2S. The privilege of earning and procuring high marks for the first three quarters, only to find them greatly depreciated when the spring fever is caught by all. These things we give and bequeath to the class of 1921 on the condition that, when a dale is contemplated for freak day, it will officially inform Mr. Hosmer of its intention so that a day may be set apart for such an event. Second: To the noble class of 1922 we give and bequeath: 1920 51 PAWTUCKET HIGH SCHOOL The privilege of either decreasing or overflowing the treasury with the proceeds from the Annual Junior Dance. The right to tear down stairs at a terrific speed, thus securing for themselves the pick of the vast varieties of assorted foods and leaving for the dignified and exalted Seniors the bare and empty counter. The customary privilege of teasing and tantalizing rhe somewhat quick tempered but well meaning teachers. The right to fail at nine and to stay at one. Third: To the class of 1923 we give and bequeath: The right to arise early, mingle with the upper classmen, and view for the first time the overflowing lunch counter of abundant foods. The privilege of attending for the first time the athletic games held in the afternoon without fear of detection by the truant officer. The right to come up in an orderly manner and listen with awe and wonder, from the rear seats of the hall, to the early morning exercises. •Fourth : To the class of 1924, whom we have never seen, but who will probably reap the benefits of a new high school before they retire from the portals of our sacred precinct, we give and bequeath: The privilege of entering a higher institution of learning. That vastly important secret that pink slips do not mean pink teas. The power to sjieak slightly above a whisper when opportunity offers during class room lulls. The right to know a few of the morning teachers by sight and to acknowledge them bashfully by a rolling of the head and a wild waving of arms. Fifth : To the Gleaner Board we bequeath: A somewhat depreciated wallet, but a host of good material. To the Athletic Association: A broken record of a full treasury and no “joy of giving week.’’ To the Dramatic Society: A set of beautiful scenery, for which we helped to pay, with the request that no telephone bell shall ring, if by chance the instrument has been forgotten to be placed on the stage. To the Lyceum: An empty treasury and a great lack of good material. Sixth : To an energetic little member of the faculty we bequeath A gas mask so that the mucus membranes of his tender throat may be protected from the cruelties of the chlorine gas generated in the laboratory. To a biological and scientific member of the faculty we give: Our best wishes for success and the love and esteem of all. A loving and honored memory of us, as the one and only class whose record is so remarkable that for centuries it will stand out on the “Book of Fame” as a model of perfection, after which all comers will strive with all their strength to gain, but will never succeed; a memory of us as a class which has always given its best to whatever it has undertaken and all through its years of unsurpassed strife and trouble has come out on the to]) and has reached the very' summit of success. In Witness Whereof, we have hereunto set our hand and seal this first day' of June, A. D. Nineteen Hundred and Twenty. Signed, Class of 1920. Witnesses: Willie Wimble, I key Crane. Notary. Rip Van Winkle. 52 PAWTUCKET HIGH SCHOOI 1920 FOOTBALL TEAM UR huskies opened fireworks by S defeating Classical by a score of 30 lap to 0. The victory seemed to be an omen of good luck, and in the following contest Woonsocket was successfully tucked under our wing. The score, however, was small, being 7 to 0. Rzpelia, with the assistance of clever interference, carried the ball over for the only touchdown of the game. The next game of importance, and probably the best game played in the league, was our scoreless tie which was fought on the Hope field. The game was very closely contested. But, although our boys outplayed their opponents in all departments of the game, fate seemed to have planned that Pawtucket should not win, for though the brilliant plunging of Cavanaugh and the spectacular work of Buck. Pawtucket twice threatened Hope’s goal line. the scoring punch was lacking. The following games were taken in the order of their occurrence : Pawtucket 30, West Warwick 0; Pawtucket 33, English 0; and Pawtucket 6, East Providence 0. By brilliant work as a team Pawtucket tied for the championship with Hope and the final play-off was held at Melrose Park. There, on a fluke, Hope managed to score the only touchdown of the game, and as a result stole, as w-e might say, the championship from our hands. Pawtucket’s success of the year was not due so much to individual stars as it was due to the way in which the boys were drilled to work together smoothly. Nevertheless, the names of two men, namely: Captain Cavanaugh and Buck, appear in the all-star lineup. Much credit is due to Mr. Blanchard’s coaching and also to Mr. Ruffs sound judgment and advice. 1920 PAWTUCKET HIGH SCHOOL 53 TRACK TEAM HE 1920 Pawtucket High School track team has been very successful in its meets this year. The team took part in only one indoor track meet, held last March in the Providence Y. M. C. A. gymnasium. The team won this meet with a total of 27 points, thereby adding another cup to our collection. English High was second with nine points, and Technical High third with eight points. It was a very exciting meet from start to finish, but the Red and White was always in the lead. Capt. Buck of our team was the individual star of the meet. Of the 27 points Pawtucket scored he chalked up 18. Buck won first place in the high and broad jumps, shot put. and second in the 20-yard dash. Ward and Corcoran also secured points in the high jump and potato race. On the 6th of May our Junior team went to Moses Brown to compete in a Junior meet. Moses Brown won the meet, with our team a close second. Devoe, Ward, and Duffy scored points for the school. On May 15th came the annual Kingston interscholastic meet. Moses Brown won the meet, with Pawtucket second. Capt. Buck scored points for the team in the high and broad jumps, shot put, and 100-yard dash. Devoe won the pole vault handily and showed signs of a champion. Ward scored points in the high jump and broad jump. Pawtucket High has three more athletic meets this year, and it is hoped that it will annex more victories for the school. Capt. Buck. Cavanaugh, and Goddard will be the only men to leave the team this June, and with Devoe, Ward, and Pullan as a nucleus, Pawtucket High ought to have a championship team next year. 54 IWWTI CKKT HIGH SCHOOL 1920 DRAMATIC SOCIETY President—Mildred C. Keough. Secretary—Edith C. Hyde. THE Dramatic Society of the Pawtucket High School presented but one play during the present school season. This was given April 9. 1920, and was a decidedly mirthful comedy-drama in three acts by Edward Peple, entitled A Pair of Sixes.” That this play was a great success has been fully and sufficiently proved both by the filled-to-overfiowing auditorium and the amplified state of the Society’s treasury. The proceeds from the presentation greatly exceeded that Vice-President—Dana R. Arnold. Treasurer—Fred McKenzie. of any former work set forth by members of the Dramatic Association of our school. With but one exception, ail of the cast was made up of new material. The splendid manner in which the actors were moulded into their respective roles was due entirely to the untiring effort and coaching of our faculty director, Mr. Walter H. Partington. The involved plot portrayed excitement, humor and suspense to the intensely interested audience, and finally, as all good plays should end, the hero and the heroine were left “to live happily forever after.” 1920 PAWTUCKET HIGH SCHOOL 55 BASEBALL TEAM AWTUCKET has had an unsuccessful baseball season this year. The team got away to a bad start with a 9-3 setback from our old rival, Hope. However, we came back strong next week and jolted English 12-11 in an overtime game. Two postponed games with Woonsocket, due to rain, put the team still further behind. A 13-0 defeat from East Providence and a 10-0 setback by West Warwick disheartened the team. Cranston and Classical both defeated us. However, although Pawtucket certainly did not come up to the mark this season, we have every reason to hone for a more successful team next year. 56 PAWTUCKET HIGH SCHOOL 1920 SUMNER LYCEUM THE Lyceum held its first meeting this season on December 4, with the following officers: Goddard. '20 President; Conley. 21. Vice-President: Foley, '21, Secretary, and Phinney, '20 Treasurer. Mr. Ruff of the faculty acted as faculty member and coach. The first debate was held December 11, on the subject: Resolved, that Pawtucket should bttild a new high school on the West Side.’’ Good points were brought out by both sides. During the year several other interesting topics were debated, among them being “Resolved, that the United States should intervene in Mexico,” “That Wilson should be elected to a third term,” “That the franchise should be granted to the R. I. Omnibus Co.” Early in the season arrangements were made for a dual debate with Classical. The subject finally selected was Resolved, that the Philippines should be granted independence before January, 1922,” and the debate was held on March 12, at Classical. The Pawtucket team consisted of Goddard. ’20. Foley, '21, Conley, ‘2i. and Monahan, '20, (alternate.) The judges finally awarded the decision to Classical. Near the end of the year, it was decided to try something unusual, so instead of the usual debate the Lyceum staged a mock trial, before all who cared to attend. Over one hundred attended and the affair was run off most successfully. Dickie was charged with the larceny of a Ford and with the murder of a chicken. In spite of an excellent defense, this desperate and hardened criminal was found guilty of murder in the first degree, and sentenced to be hanged by the neck until dead, dead, dead. The last meeting was held May 7, at which the following officers were elected for the next season : Conley, '21. President; Cole, ‘22 Vice-President; Foley, '21 Secretary; and La France, '22, Treasurer. 1920 PAWTUCKET HIGH SCHOOL 57 WHAT PROMINENT BUSINESS MEN SAY OF KIN YON’S COMMERCIAL SCHOOL ! MAYOR ROBERT A. KENYON. “My opinion of the Kinyon Commercial School is expressed in the fact that my private secretary is a Kinyon graduate.” WHAT SUPERINTENDENT DRAPER SAYS ABOUT KINYON’S COMMERCIAL SCHOOL. “Kinyon’s Commercial School is a private school of high grade. WILLIAM MEIKLEJOHN, PRES., PAWTUCKET BUSINESS MEN’S ASSOCIATION. “There is a larger percentage of wealth and greater per capita in Pawtucket than in any other city in the State. This is understood by Mr. Kinyon when he trains his young people. He trains them to the Pawtucket standard. “Mr. Kinyon is a Pawtucket man who fully grasps Pawtucket ideas and conducts his school accordingly. I do not believe any young person can secure as good a training for Pawtucket success as he can right here in Pawtucket.” MR. T. STEWART LITTLE OF THE JOHN W. LITTLE CO. “It was my good fortune to graduate from Kinyon’s Commercial School some years ago. Mr. Kinyon’s ability to teach is more than the ability to teach shorthand and accounting. It goes deeper than that. It is based on a real knowledge of the business world and of human character. “We have two Kinyon graduates in our office here, and they illustrate the kind of training the school gives.” MR. J. B. S. BRAZEAU. EDITOR OF LE JEAN BAPTISTE. “The Kinyon School has turned out some fine scholars. I have known Mr. Kinyon since he was a boy and watched with appreciation his efforts to give Pawtucket a school that will rank with the best in the country.” FORMER MAYOR EASTERBROOKS. “During the eight years I was at the City Hall we employed a number of Kinyon School graduates and they gave perfect satisfaction. They showed the results of good training. Mr. Kinyon is an exceptionally able educator and has a staff of the best in . structors he can secure.” Catalogues Will Be Mailed Free Upon Request KINYON’S COMMERCIAL SCHOOL, 23 BROAD STREET PAWTUCKET, R. |. 58 PAWTUCKET HIGH SCHOOL 1920 S. C. WILSON SON Sheet Metal Workers and Plumbers Hot Air Heating and Ventilating. Tin Roofing, Guttering, and Conductors. Special Attention Given to Factory Work. All Orders Promptly Attended to. OFFICE : 29 HIGH STREET, PAWTUCKET, R. I., telephone 265 r. Standard Cycle and Supply Co. Bicycles nd HighGrade Sporting Goods. Repairing a Specialty Telephone 633-W. H. F. SLANEY, Prop. Established 1848 Incorporated 1890 The Atwood,Crawford Company Manufacturers of Spools and Bobbins Novelty Wood Turning 5 Central Ave., Pawtucket, R. I. The Pioneer Spool Makers of America. 1920 PAW TUCKET HIGH SCHOOL 59 Telephone, Pawt. 2476.W. Suite 234 Fanning Building MASON JOHANSSON Photographers 84 BROAD STREET Compliments of PAWTUCKET, RHODE ISLAND JOHN W. LITTLE COMPANY McDUFF COAL AND LUMBER CO. 9 HIGH STREET Chocolates All Makes including Page Shaw and Foss Quality McDuff Bros., Proprietors PAWTUCKET, RHODE ISLAND Kodaks and Main Street Square Supplies Compliments of FRED H. WHITE CO. 60 PAWTUCKET HIGH SCHOOL 1920 “EVERYTHING IN HARDWARE” WM. K. TOOLE CO. Mill, Electrical and Automobile Supplies. Athletic Goods of every description 230-232 Main Street, Pawtucket, R. 1. There is always a BEST store in every town No two stores can be exactly equal. Ours is positively the BEST in our city. A B Ci,„eWALL PAPER s °?dNone A. B. CALDWELL, 367-369 Main Street, Pawtucket, R. I. Newell Coaland Lumber Company COAL LUMBER and MASON MATERIALS Corner Main and North Main Street, Pawtucket, R. 1. Employment First. A Savings Bank Account Next. INDUSTRIAL TRUST CO. PAWTUCKET BRANCH 238 MAIN STREET PAWTUCKET, R. I. CAMP STIRLING A Real Camp and A Scout Camp July 17 to Aug. 31 Open to Registered Scouts of Pawtucket and Central Falls Council, B. S. A. 1920 61 PAWTUCKET HIGH SCHOOL Modern Shoe Stores Co. Home of Good Shoes at Real Cut Prices 225 Main Street Music Hall Building Pawtucket, Rhode Island Calling a Spade by its RIGHT NAME The policy of the plain and precise label, rigidly followed in all our advertising, has earned us the confidence of thousands, and is one of the big reasons why we continue to grow year after year. Shartenberg’s PAWTUCKET, R. I. “Pawtucket's Leading Store Camp Westwood FOR BOYS Coventry, Rhode Island July 2d to August 13, 1920 For Rates and Information call Boys’ Division, Pawt. Y. M. C. A. 62 PAWTUCKET HIGH SCHOOL 1920 PAWTUCKET BRISTOL ONLY GOOD SHOES Compliments of Butler’s Shoe Store P. H. S. Student Club SHOES and HOSIERY At the Bridge. “We fit the hard to fit.’ Y. W. C. A. FRUIT CIGARS CONFECTIONERY AMERICO PIERINI We are making the most delicious ICE CREAM that is sold anywhere. Try some and be convinced. 128 EXCHANGE STREET PAWTUCKET, RHODE ISLAND Compliments of BASEBALL FOOTBALL The David Harley Company Cashman Compliments of Athletic Outfitters “The Bloody Four” 33 Weybosset Street Providence : R. I. BASKETBALL HOCKEY Hon. Albert E. Buck Gen. Richard Cavanaugh Adm. Augustine O’Donnell Capt. Sidney Herbert Compliments of The Solway Dyeing Textile Co. Pawtucket, Rhode Island 1920 PAWTUCKET HIGH SCHOOL 63 BOYS’ DIVISION Y. M. C. A. ) ® ® Compliments of THE MEIKLEJOHN COMPANY ar® ® 9) Bickford Engraving and Electrotype Co. Half Tones Line Cuts Wood Engravings Artists Electrotypes 20 Mathewson Street, Providence, R. I. %