Leominster High School - Magnet Yearbook (Leominster, MA)

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THE MAGNET - Athenian youth felt for his city, it is a self-evident fact that our town would be greatly benefited. Each one should not fail to re- member that his or her actions are sure toreflect on the town where they live. It is in the power of each one to add to the reputation of their community, or to detract from it by “acts of dishonesty or cowardice.’ A respect for the laws of our town and a desire to uphold its reputation in all things should prevail in every inhab- itant of the town, old or young. If we but get the habit firmly fixed while young, we will unconsciously be loyal citizens when older. This oath should have still another meaning for the students of the Leominster High School. It should recall to their minds their part in the preservation of the High School building. If we pass this building down to future generations as it was handed to us, all veasonable wear and tear excepted, we would be but begin- ning our success as American citizens. Let us, each individual, be true citizens in our own community, however small, and thus de- sirable citizens of our country. Oca K. LAWRENCE, ’13. HEARD IN THE FRENCH CLASS:—WMVyr. .,’1}? (translating): Les camarades du mort se leverent. ‘‘ The dead companions arose.” Mr. B.,’13 (translating): Le cheval ruait. ‘‘ The horse laughed.” Madame Gregoire: “ Mr. N., will you spell the French word for ‘where’ ?’’ Mr. N.,’15: “O-U.” Mr. B.,’1} (translating): Laissez ce veillardemporter sa chair. ‘ Let the old man carry his chair.” Scene, Room 16. Time, 1.15 p.m. Cast of characters: Remnants of a class consisting of fifteen girls and one boy, (Mr. C., ’13, in front corner seat). Teacher: “Now, girls ” Exit Emmet.

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6 THE MAGNET self-advancement. The passing mark this year is 70%, while a stu- dent must obtain 80% or above in all lessons to be certified for col- lege. We almost all secure the required 70%, so why not strive a little harder and receive a college certificate? The opportunities offered by our High School are varied, and it seems each student should be able to find some branch of work for which they are adapted. It is hoped that a large number of the students now in High School will plan to continue their education after leaving eS Mayor Fitzgerald of the city of Boston, at the opening of the present school year, requested all Boston school children to take the following oath: “We will never bring disgrace to this, our city, by any act of dishonesty or cowardice, nor ever desert our suffering comrades in the ranks; we will fight for the ideals and sacred things of the city, both alone and with many; we will revere and obey the city’s laws and do our best to incite a like respect and reverence to those above us who are prone to annul or to set them at naught; we will strive unceasingly to quicken the public’s sense of civic duty. Thus, in all these ways, we will transmit this city not only not less but greater, better and more beautiful than it was transmitted to us.’ The city of Boston is sure to be benefited by thus conferring upon the younger generation a sense of their future importance in Boston. They cannot help but grow up better citizens now that a path to a high type of citizenship has been shown them. In olden times it was the custom for every Athenian youth to take the above pledge of loyalty to his city. This enables us to comprehend to a certain extent the intense loyalty of all Athenians for their beautiful city. This oath has survived the ages and has been transmitted to us. It is reasonable to assert that an oath which has survived all these years, and is still in use, must be worth while. Such an oath should play a leading part in the life of every boy and girl who is now growing up into an American citizen. We here in Leominster can easily adapt this pledge to our own lives in several ways. If we felt the same loyalty for our town that the

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8 THE MAGNET How the Union Won a Good [lan 66 HITHER bound?” ‘‘ Fishing,” was the laconic reply. “Eh?” inquired the old salt again, not hearing the somewhat muffled reply. “Going fishing,” answered a tall, spare, weather-beaten man of about fifty. “Uh-huh!” volunteered a third, an old battered seaman. ‘“ Not what it’s cracked up to be, eh? This ’ere running in and out of the harbor be- fore dark. But I s'pose it aint no tarnal use kickin’, for the ‘Yanks’ and ‘Rebs’ will fight and kick everything up generally until there aint nothing more to kick. Oh well, I just s’pose they got to. But them mines aint nothin’ to fool with, I’ll warrant.” ‘Well, I suppose it isn’t,” replied the man addressed, “ but I’m inclined to think it could be done, and I, for one, would rather risk coming inside than staying outside tonight. You see the little fellow is very sick, and to- night the doctor claims is the crisis. Nothing on earth will keep me out- side tonight.” ‘““Startin’ pretty soon?” inquired the old seaman, contentedly puffing a corncob pipe. “ Aye, right away, for here are the boys.” The boys referred to were hardy looking individuals of the clean cut type. They came swinging down the wharf with light, buoyant stride, happy because on the morrow they were to enter the service of the Union. “Hello! Cap!” they hailed with boyish zest. ‘‘ Three cheers for Uncle Sam!” ‘“Now that the ceremonies are over,” laughed the older man, “ we will proceed to business.” “Aye, aye, sir!” they answered, falling to in a marvelously quick way. Soon the deck of the little boat ‘“‘ Jolly River” was cleared and the sails in trim. Then away they sailed over the dancing waves. That day they had an exceptionally good catch; namely, fish and a rebel spy who was trying to get away in a small yawl. Now, it was most important tor them to get back into port and deliver this man into the hands of the authorities, as it was far too great a risk to remain outside when the “ Jolly Rover” only carried one bow gun. The boys were anxio us to get the spy into port, but the cap- tain was thinking of his son, and hoping against hope that he would pull through. “Well, Cap?” they queried. ‘We will try it,’ he answered firmly, “‘and we must make it,—we’ve got to make it.”