Leominster High School - Magnet Yearbook (Leominster, MA)

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THE MAGNET have held several class meetings, at which the following officers were chosen: The different classes In the» Senior class,-Charles T. Wass was elected President; John R Miller, Vice-President; Marjorie E Pierce, Sécretary; ands Gladys an? Spencer, Treasurer. The Junior class, after holding several meeting, decided upon the following officers: Vernon Woodbury, President; Ray- mond Ladoo, Vice-President; Anna Kittredge, Secretary; Bernice Wil- bur, Treasurer. The Sophomore class elected Al- bert Tenney, President; Maxwell Salen, Vice-President; Margaret Munsie, Secretary; Nellie Pierson, Treasurer; Ronald Burrage, Class Marshall. The Freshman class has elected William Anglim, President; Ruth Tisdale, Vice-President; Esther Mayo, Secretary; Mildred Safford, Treasurer. The class marshall was not elected. w The colors of the different classes ar 1909, Crimson and white. 1910, Red and black. 1911, Green and white. 1912, Orange and black. There are one hundred and twenty- eight Freshmen this year, while last year one hundred and eighteen en- tered the High School. w Miss Wilkins, who taught Latin here for several years, is in Tours, France, where she is studying French. From there she will goto | Germany and there study German. ¥ The gift of the last graduating class, a reproduction of The Horse Fair,’ by Rosa Bonheur, has been placed in the school library, where it | adds greatly to the already beautiful | room. Few towns are as fortunate as Leominster in having the rooms of their school building adorned} with pictures and statuary. 2 Miss Curtis, who taught German and algebra, has accepted a position. at Cushing Academy, Ashburnham, Mass. wv There are several new teachers this year. Among them are Miss Geraldine Brooks, of New York, who has charge of the English depart- ment; Miss Beulah P. Johnson, of Natick, who teaches Freshman and Sophomore subjects; Miss H. F. Gilmore, who takes the place of Mrs. ) | i i

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THE MAGNET 15 The winner picked up his coat and clambered stiffly out of the boat. “There,” he exclaimed exultantly, while the perspiration was rolling over his face. ‘What did I tell you?” Philena A. Armstrong, ‘09. The Chinese Coin S I look upona little coin which lies in my hand, it brings many inci- dents to my mind. It is a Chinese coin somewhat larger than our five-cent piece, and seems to be made of copper. In the center is a hole, for the Chinese sometimes string their money, and around this hole is their peculiar writing. ' First, to my mind appears a large city, containing many shops and temples. At the end of the city is the great gate, and I see many travelers, going out and coming in. A beggar stands at one side with palm out- stretched, and into it falls my little coin. Again, in fancy, I see myself before a large Buddhist temple. The temple is built high, very high, and the higher it is, the narrower it becomes. The doors are open. On each side is a huge figure. They appear to me as monsters and have a fearful appearance. I pass between them and enter into a long room, at one end of which I see many people. ‘They are kneel- ing and uttering strange sounds, and often I see one rise, drop a small coin, like the one which I hold, into a box, and then continue prayers to the god. Now, in fancy, I am walking on one of the narrow streets of Hong Kong. Shops are on either side. I stop before one and look at. the costly : )) silks and souvenirs displayed in the window. As I enter I see a traveler buying a souvenir, and in the change that is handed to him by the keeper I notice this little coin. At last my fancy brings me home, and I go to see a friend who has been traveling abroad. Before I leave he gives me the Chinese coin, the sight of which has caused my fancy to visit the far eastern country of | China and picture the travels of a Chinese coin. Edwina Lawrence, ’1 1. Little girl (gazing in mirror): ‘ Papa, did God make you?”’ vote | “Well, papa, did God make me, too?” onese ’ “Then he does better work than he used to, doesn’t he?”

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THE Glasheen in commercial subjects; Mr. Hapgood, of Worcester, instruc- tor in mechanieal drawing, and Miss Alice M. Lane, who teaches one of the ninth grades. ¥ The committee which has charge of the High School Lecture Course has decided upon the following en- tertainments: Nov. 2, illustrated lecture by Rob- ert H. Murray, “Around the World with William H. Taft.” Nov. 27, lecture by Geo. D. Alden. Dec. 14, Whitney Brothers’ Quar- tet. Edwin M. Whitney, reader. Dec. 30, lecture by Rufus E. King. Jan. 18, The Dunbar Company. Male quartet, bell ringing, xylo- phone, and specialties. Great suc- cess in Europe. Jan. 28, Captain Richard Pearson Hobson. | Feb. 5, Schnecker Trio frorm Bos- ton Symphony Orchestra. Miss Westgate, soloist. | ¥ The following visitors have called at the High School during the past month: Mr. Edward Reagan; Mr. Hutchinson, Mr. Thompson, Mr. Dickson, Mr. Powers, Mr. Alex. Snow, Miss Anna Kloss. w Military drill, under the direction of Mr. Savage, will begin soon. w Foss, presumably translating at sight: “Je suis né sous un toit de chaume,’—‘I was born under a si- lent charm.” doesn’t Exit. But, alas! the ‘“eharm” work in the French class. MAGNET 17 first student: Were the hoplites light-armed or heavy-armed soldiers? Second student: Light-armed. first student: Oh, yes; hop light. we Miss Harlow: 1 don’t think I be- long in this class. Teacher: Why? Miss Harlow: These are all wise (y's). w Fellow student to Suhlke: Which are you going to take at the ball game, right or left center? Suhlke (absentmindedly): Wright, of course. w Mary has a little lamb, And Harold is his name; And everywhere that Mary goes, That lamb goes, just the same. She stayed from school with him one day, A thing she hadn’t ought; For a certain teacher’s Dexter-ous sway Was thereby set at naught. When at the Richardson she dines, The lambkin lingers near, And waiteth patiently about Till Mary doth appear. ‘“ What makes the lamb love Mary so?” The other children cried. “Oh, Shaw! she loves the lamb, you know,” The teacher quick replied. w ConunDRUM: Why is Phelps, ’oo, like a missionary ? Answer: Because he is interested in a Savage. w Look, my children, and you shall see The bristling hair of Karl D. Lee. w Teacher: “Some pupils have told me that a swain isa bird. What is it, Mr. re Mr. jay. : “ It 2s a bird,—a country