Leominster High School - Magnet Yearbook (Leominster, MA)

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—— THE MAGNET 15 for her on the way. Ella timidly knocked at the door of the little cottage. A tall woman came, with outstretched hands, to meet her. Ella gave the leaves to Grace. Then she asked Mrs. Alden if Grace might come. The mother thought Grace was not strong enough. But both girls pleaded, and Ella promised she would take care of her, so Mrs. Alden consented. Poor little Grace was in an ecstasy of joy, because Ella Martin, the president of the Girls’ Club,” had invited her to a Hallowe’en party. She could hardly wait for night to come, but it did come at last, for “ the long- est day has a night.” The Goblins assembled in a barn which they had hired. They were having refreshments in the“hay-loft, when the cry of fire arose. Some one had forgotten to put out their candle, and it had set the dry hay on fire. There was one moment of silence. Then all the Goblins rushed for the lad- der. The girls helped Grace out. They were all out safely, when some one said, ‘Where is Ella Martin?” By this time a good-sized crowd was at the scene. Mrs. Martin had Marguerite, but Ella was missing. Little Grace was standing white and trembling when, as if moved by magic, she made one spring for the ladder. She pulled herself up by her hands to the door, She caught hold of Ella’s hand, and dragged her over to the ladder. Ella’s father sprang up the lad- der, and brought the girls down to two frightened mothers. Ella was over the shock soon, but poor little Grace was in bed for a Jong while. She was happy, though, for every one loved her now, instead of shunning her be- cause she couldn’t walk like the rest of the girls. Marguerite and Ella came every day with their arms laden with roses. Ever after that Marguerite never thought of having an entertainment | or party without having the “ Goblia Heroine” present. oo eee oO eee” or ETHEL M. Ryan, ’I5. Charlie (at a children’s party): Now I am going to do a clever con- juring trick, and I want three plums and three hats. The plums and the hats being provided, he proceeded to eat up the three plums. Now,” he said, “under which hat would you like to see these plums?” The particular hat being indicated, he placed it on his head. “Only fools are certain, Tommy; wise men hesitate.” “ Are you sure, uncle?” “Yes, my boy; certain of it.”

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14 THE MAGNET ing has its merits. The boy or girl who has but little physical labor needs something to work each muscle and ligament, or, by chance, they may be- come unusable from unuse. Outdoor sports are the ones I most approve of, for the interest stimulated in them brings crowds of people out into the open air. Yes, spirit is good. It works the mind and creates unity in a school. But there is another side to the question. Exercise of the brain is quite as necessary as that of the body. Spirit is only too eager to drag us away from books and study. Then, totally absorbed in the development of the body, we forget that the mind is not growing proportionately. At first glance this may appear a difficult objection to our athletics and our school spirit. But on further investigation we find an easy answer: let there be athletics and spirit in sufficiency, but not in excess; let development of the mind be co-ordinated with, not subordinated to, development of the body; athletics are great, grand and noble, only, let there be some limitation. A Goblin Heroine T had been a beautiful afternoon in October. The western sky was color- ] ing red and gold to match the color of the leaves. The sun was linger- ing in the sky as if it hated to sink behind the beautiful horizon. Two sisters sat by the window studying, or rather trying to, for their minds would keep wandering out into the beautiful afternoon. Suddenly, Ella, the oldest sister, said, ‘‘ Marguerite, tomorrow, is Hallowe’en, and we haven’t even planned who is to come to our party.” “That is so!” echoed the other sister, coming suddenly out of a reverie. “Well, let us plan who is to come, first. I will write a list of names; you do the same,” said Ella. Soon the names were ready and they exchanged papers. Marguerite read on until she came to one name. She exclaimed, ‘‘ Why, Ella, do you mean to invite Grace Alden, a crippled child of twelve years, to our party?” “Why not?” was the reply; “she will be so happy. Please let her come.’ ‘She could not wear sheets or carry a Jack o’ lantern. If we were chased she could not run, either.’’ Ella sat thoughtful for a moment and then said, ‘She need not wear a sheet, and I will be careful of her. We will go to our club and see what they say about it.” So off they went to their club, where a meeting was called. Ella, be- ing president, addressed the girls. She told them her plan and asked their advice about Grace. The vote was that Grace should come. Ella started out early the next morning to invite her. She gathered some colored leaves

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16 THE 4 CLASS OFFICERS Senior—President, Albert Tenney; vice-president, Helen Woodbury; secretary, Edwina Lawrence; treas- urer, Nellie Pierson; class marshal. Robert Griffin. Junior — President, Herman Saf- ford; vice-president, Ruth Tisdale; secretary, Esther Mayo; treasurer, Mildred Safford; class marshal, Harry Howe. Sophomore—President, Roy Mas- ton; vice-president, Olga Lawrence; secretary, Marian Merrill; treasurer, Ruth Short; class marshal, Harry Vaughn. Freshman — President, Aurora Kingman; vice-president, Harold Lloyd; secretary, irene, Atkins; treasurer, Harold Barrett; class mar- shal, Stanley Bates. w Mr. Dexter, our former sub-master, is now principal of the Milford High School, in New Hampshire. Several other of last year’s teachers did not return, and we have just lost our effi- cient drawing teacher, Miss Eames. The new teachers welcomed into L. H. S. this year are Chas. H. Walker, Frank P. Hill, Elizabeth I. O’Neill, Agnes D. Grant, Mrs. Augusta R. Nettle, and Marion McVey. ee) SCHOOL NOTES MAGNET The Seniors in all their long years of experience have, at least, learned one lesson, which is, ‘“‘Be kind to dumb creatures.” It looks as if Room 16 would be keeping a mena- gerie. If in any case the menagerie should es cape, we advise the lower classmen to follow the Seniors’ ex- ample. So don’t be frightened if you see atiny, fuzzy quadruped come down the ventilator, but let him play with your shoe-string and keep your — mind on your work. w We offer a cordial welcome to all the new pupils who have entered old L. H. S., and we hope they will come to love her as much as we do. w SENIOR GIRLS Chapter one On the campus Blazing sun Football ready Chapter two Munsey signals Kivlan’s cue Kivlan kicks Chapter three One of greatest Mystery Football falls. Chapter four Goal-her chin We'll say no fiaore. we N. B. Tuesday, October 11, Griffin 11 did not have to stay after school.