Leominster High School - Magnet Yearbook (Leominster, MA)

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16 THE MAGNET The school spirit at the Fitchburg game was splendid. Though we were defeated, the game was well played, and the boys were clean and sportsmanlike in their attitude tow- ard their opponents. Weare glad to say that whatever discourtesies were extended to the visiting team and its supporters were not from mem- bers of the High School. re Some one in Miss Lundagen’s room remarked that the windows ought to be opened because it was ‘pretty tight” in there. Sd A member of the Ancient History class told Miss Thissell that the As- syrians were the most cruel people because “they killed their prisoners alive.” Mr. Coburn: What is the first law of nature? Miss B.,’15: ‘Safety first.” Bd Miss Ham: Make a résumé of that paragraph. Stage whisper: Can’t do it. Haven't arava w Miss Lockey: Who can pronounce that word ?— (Consanguinei.) Pupil; Con sarned guinea. 2 THE GERMAN CLUB President Jones called the first meeting of the German Club to or- der on Monday, Sept. 28th, at 3.26 p.m. The by-laws of last year were read by the secretary and new ones added. A few anecdotes were told. The meeting adjourned at 4.20. Alumni Notes | Dea fall, when the scholarships were awarded at the Worcester Poly- technic Institute, it was very encouraging to know that two were given to boys who graduated from this High School; also, to know that these were State scholarships and were earned by Peter Knapp of the Sophomore Class and Ralph Tenney, of the Freshman Class. Three other Leominster graduates have gone to Worcester Tech. These are Abraham Britton, Maurice Richardson, and Leroy Vinal. Ww The Freshmen of Clark College held a rope-pull with the Juniors, Oc- tober 2d. The Freshmen were led by Sherman Platt, and Milton Prue was their coxswain. As the Juniors won the toss, they selected the most ad- vantageous ground, and this, with the fact that they were stronger, helped them to win. George Thompson is also attending Clark College this fall. we A few of the boys of this school, after completing their sophomore year, left to go to a preparatory school. Roscoe Whitney and Earl Picker-

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THE MAGNET Ig We are glad to see many of our former teachers with us this year. We also extend a cordial welcome to the following new members of the faculty: Miss Evelyn Hearsey, as- sistant Science teacher; Miss Ethel Ham, German teacher; Miss Elsie Jeffers, French instructor; Miss Mary Hadley, drawing teacher; Mr. Alfred Kimball, instructor in English and Physical Training. ww The following officers have been elected by the Senior Class:— William Gaffney, president; Frank Bag- ley, vice president; Vera Holden, secretary; Rachel Hart,treasurer; Philip White, mar- shal. w On Sept. 24th the Seniors hada corn-roast. Mr. Roberts and Miss Hearsey chaperoned about thirty members of the class. There was the usual scarcity of boys, but every one who went voted the affair a suc- cess. w The cheering at the football games ‘up to date is a marked improve- ment over that of last year. There is still room for more improvement, however, and it is hoped that those who attend the games will co-oper- ate with Mr. Scanlon and his efficient assistants in every possible manner. Ata meeting of the Athletic As- sociation Philip White was elected president; Waldo Suhlke, vice-presi- dent; Ruth Burnap, secretary; Mr. Roberts, treasurer. 2 The Juniors have elected the fol- lowing class officers:— Roger Beedle, president; Morse Freeman, vice-president; Iola Guennette, secretary; Irma Holden, treasurer; Waldo Suhlke, marshal. wv The preferential ballot is being used in the class elections this year. It is the fairest way to choose officers because majority rules. It is under- stood, of course, that every member of each class will support the officers elected. w A mass meeting was held previous to the Columbus Day game. Songs and cheers were practiced and mem- bers of the faculty made short speeches. Ww Miss Marion Brabson was awarded the Remington gold medal for speed test. She received the Underwood medal last June. 2 Some one, presumably a Freshman, has evolved a new reason for going to the library. ‘ Reverence.”

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THE MAGNET 17 ing, 16, went to Exeter and Franklyn Horton, of the same class, to Phillips Academy, Andover. Hobart Whitney, ’14, is studying at Exeter this year. Ww Cecil Flewelling, Evelyn Shattuck, Helena Connaughton, Mildred Rich- ardson, Ethel Bourbeau, Raymond Potter, and George Shields of last year’s graduating class are taking a post graduate course this year. 2 Stanley Bates ’14, Lester Horton, 13, Dwight Edsor, ’13, and Maurice Smith, ’11, are at Dartmouth this year. Lester Horton and Maurice Smith played on the Dartmouth team, Smith playing left guard, but a recent acci- dent has prevented Horton from playing any more this season. 2 Harold Lloyd, ’14, is studying to become a designer of fashions at the Butterick Pattern Company. Our School ROM time to time, under this head, we will print interesting and instructive articles relating to the different departments of school work for the purpose of acquainting the parents, the public, and prospective high school pupils, with the courses which we offer, and what can be accomplished by following them. Tue ComMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT Four years ago a complete reorganization of this department of school work was made in order that the young people of Leo- minster who desired a good commercial training might be’able to get it without going away from home. The results secured have fully justified the wisdom of those who made the change, as a large number of the graduates during the past four years have secured fine positions in this, and surrounding towns, as bookkeepers, sten- ographers, typists and clerks. A brief outline of the course offered, follows: FRESHMAN YEAR In addition to the regular work of the school in English, Sci- ence, Languages, Mathematics, etc., the Commercial pupil in his first year covers thoroughly the subjects of Business Writing,