Leominster High School - Magnet Yearbook (Leominster, MA)

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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

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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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18 THE MAGNET N the second day of the term, athletics started in, full tilt, with a foot- ball practice; and Mr. Robinson as coach spent the first day by lim- bering up the candidates with quick starts and falling on the ball. There was a large squad of about twenty fellows out, much of which was fine material to work with, and everything looked bright for a successful season. A large per cent. of last year’s men were back, including Capt. Smith, Wass, Bullard, Little, R. Joslin, Roukes, and Figenbaum. The second week of school there was a meeting of the Athletic Asso- ciation to choose officers for the year 1908-1909. Mr. Bullard was elected President of the Association; Mr. Dexter, Vice-President; and Mr. Robinson, Treasurer. At the same meeting Messrs. Kenney, Robinson, and Wass were chosen to represent the school at a meeting at Fitchburg. However, Mr. Kenney and Mr. Wass refused to serve, and “ Bill” Lane and “Cap” Smith were chosen to take their places. The football practice continued every afternoon, but the number of can- didates became smaller and smaller. Many of the fellows were not’ per- mitted by their parents, others did not play for personal reasons, while others were not “up” in their school work. Under all these disadvantages the team still existed, and met Worcester High Second at the Old Trotting Park. Smith was not allowed to play, because of a small bone which was broken in his shoulder, and R. Joslin filled his position very creditably at full back. The forward pass was used © frequently by Worcester for good gains, but in no other respect could they equal the ground-gaining facilities of our own team. Bullard played his usual star game at quart er-back, making many long gains on quarter-back runs. Moore, Joslin, and Roukes also showed up well in the back-field. The visitors outweighed Leominster about ten or fifteen pounds to the man, and considering that most of the line was made up of raw material, our team made-a good showing in holding the visitors down. Both teams got within ten yards of scoring, but neither succeeded in crossing the goal line. The line-up was as follows :— fits. W. HS) 2e@ Nichaolsonssl. Gacenersn ee ee ee eee beg l.e., Jacques Diival er. Gaga case Eee Nan ater ee rer ate Re ne oot res.) l. t., Eddy Cotkumar.g ee nase ace alae es Bc ee oe l. g., Kent CGAY Y Gare vcne: oxlgtpretecl ae adn Lieve age eee mn Se peor c., Murphy Letters. h fci.caa ce CE EE EAP Br PRG 8 oe EEG Bin Ie r.g., D'Ewart ET