Natick High School - Sassamon Yearbook (Natick, MA)

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THE SASSAMOX PAGE FIFTEEN 4. Do not go home to lunch — by so do- ing you miss a free acrobatic performance and dance. 5. Do not put your gum under the seat, where just anybody is likely to find it and take it (put it in the inkwell, and be sure of finding it with a new flavor when you return) . 6. Practice diligently in the gymnasi- um, especially somersaults in the rings. By so doing you can prepare yourself for the sensations you receive on getting ac- quainted with Caesar next year. 7. Do not skip music or attempt to change your seat — it is likely to prove dis- astrous for you. 8. Attend faithfully to your algebra, but do not strain your brain — you will need it next year to study geometry. 9. If you, for any reason, are called to the platform to speak or read, do not look over the congregation and smile at your friends, but proceed with your per- formance at once. The chances are that the audience will be as glad, or more so, to get it over as you will. 10. Secret codes are very useful in transmitting important messages. They also give your other friends employment in their spare moments. MARION BROWN, ' 21. A FRESHIE ' S IDEA OF PROPER CLOTHES I would like to wear the cloak that Co- lumbus wore in fourteen ninety- two ; I would like to wear the shoes of Grant, and the stockings of Lincoln, too; I would like to wear some of the gold that Pizzarro conquered in Peru And the coat of John Cabot I could make some use of, too. I would like to wear a hat of McAdoo ' s, and a pair of Hoover ' s pants, And then again I ' d like to wear, the suit that Woodrow Wilson wore to France, I would like to wear a powdered wig as they did in Colonial days, And I ' d like to wear the overalls Abe Lin- coln wore, in pitching the hay. T. KILLEEN, ' 22. As to gathering gum for Victory Boys and Girls, this unique idea does not work. We have taken advice and searched, and found — Nothing. Will the adviser kindly come to our aid? Commission will be paid. DEDICATED TO THE SOPHOMORES The class of .1923, wherein we do reside, Has been rebuked, insulted, all; And often — turned aside. But how we stand, as well we should, Ay, sophomores, you ' re no better, We boasted not in good and pride, We ' ll pass you to the letter. AMERICAN HISTORY We Subs are learning lots of things About Geography, But the thing I think we like the best, Is American History. We learn about the Indians And ho w they fought the whites, We also hear of General Wolf Who climbed way up the heights. George Washington ' s a hero too He fought with all his might, He crossed the Delaware himself, And gave the Toms a fright. But today we hear of Wilson How he ' s gone across the sea, To see the boys who ' ve fought so well And brought home victory. M. B. S. Said the Prof, unto the Senior: You must alter your demeanor, For such ways I ' ve never seen. You ' re quite as awkward as a bean, Your walk is most unsightly, sir; Pray place your feet more lightly, sir; And always bow politely, sir. To the Sub-Freshmen! H. W. G.

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PAGE FOURTEEN THE SASSAMON knows what a queer sensation the Bounding of the fire alarm in the still night gives one. Not being able to see anything from any window that looked like a fire, my first thought was the attic window. Stealing silently and carefully out of my room, so as not to awaken the rest of the household, I made my way to the attic. How I ever got the courage and managed to get across the attic floor is more than I know. Excitement made me forget my surroundings. Afler reaching the window and not seeing any fire, I thought it best to go back to bed. But lo! upon turning around I couldn ' t see a thing. Picture yourself in my place in an attic surrounded by trunks and boxes of all sorts and you will see my predica- ment. It seems as though all the ghost stories that I had ever read came into my mind and that ghosts would soon seize me. How was I to get back? 1 must decide and decide quickly. I couldn ' t shout with- out startling everyone. It was useless ' ' o think of anything in connection with the window. At last by feeling my way with steady perseverance, I reached the attic stairs and then my bedroom. But belie me! Never again will I go to the attic to see a fire at midnight. JOYCE SHAW, ' 22. I have been trying very hard To write a composition, A theme, a poem, or anything For Our Board ' s disposition. I have been studying angles And my brain is quite obtuse, When I am called upon in Geom. I ' ll have to plan a ruse. I do not mind my English work My teacher is so Sweet. We have Misses Pease and Simington, So it ' s really quite a treat. We have Miss Currie in our Latin, And we also have a Mann. We find History interesting Unless we have exams. We ' ve known our dear Miss Ratsey Since we were very small. When we were in the lower grades We loved to have her call. She drew us pretty pictures, And she showed us how to make Baskets, boxes, and pretty things, Which gladly home we ' d take. We go to Miss Hills for cooking, And to Miss Brennan, for our Gym. We enjoy that very greatly, And we try to keep in trim. GRACE CHURCH, ' 21. DEATHS The many friends and acquaintances of Thelma Pierce were deeply grieved to learn of her death, caused by pneumonia. She was a graduate of 1917, had a high ranK in all her studies, and was making rapid progress in the secretarial course at Bur- dett ' s. She will long be remembered as a true and sincere friend among her school- mates. We sincerely regret the death of Ralph W. Smith, a member of the Sub-Freshman class. This occurred during our winter vacation, as a result of a drowning acci- dent. Though his career in High School was ihort, he was loved by all who knew him. FRESHMAN NOTES Formulas For Freshman. 1. Always be meek and humble in the sight of your betters. This is the first and foremost rule for Freshman. (Your betters are sophomores, juniors, seniors, and all teachers). 2. Do not be late, but cultivate the habit of sauntering in just before the last bell rings. This is very effective, especially upon the teachers. 3. Spend all the time you wish on your lessons outside of school, but do not use the study periods for that purpose. Thoy are for social conversation, etc.

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I ' ACE SIXTEEN TUB SASSAMON 1922 Hoard in Freshman Algebra: Miss P. — Gavin, you ' re not here to ornament the class. Of course, everyone knows that is done by all its smiling Juniors. Miss P. — I wouldn ' t give you any credit for that example, Murphy. In the first place it is incorrect and secondly it ' s wrong. Hardigan, reading — I was of spaciojs dimensions. Was this before the war? Miss S. — Stop that gabbling! This is no goosefield! Evidently she is tired of being a goose girl. Miss W. — The Greek fleet march ?d down along the Euboean coast. Did the oarsmen pick it up and carry t on their shoulders, Miss W? Although others may work in a greater expanse, and walk farther, we work be- tween 33 and 37, and will soon come to the end — Without further cost of shoe leather.— Us Subs. Class of 1921 Miss H., reciting: Noise heard from pupils. Teacher — Just a moment! Miss H. has the floor. Teacher — What kind of a play did Shakespeare see? Pupil — Movies. Miss Mann — Hannon were you doing that singing? Hannon — No. Miss M. — Wasn ' t it you that was hum- ming? H.— No. Miss M. — Well, Hannon, were you mak- ing that noise? H.— Yes. Exit Hannon to the office. Miss Felch is gifted with a most won- derful imagination. She announced, in Latin, that auctoritate looked like auc- tion. How much do we bid, Enid? Heard in English: Miss S. — Where did Dunstan Cass fin- ally go? (Period of blankness on part of the pupils). Miss S. — I mean the very last place — the final one (pause) on earth. Miss Dyer — Que portez-vous? (Whit do you wear?) Miss Peoples, brilliantly — Un livre (a book) . Miss Dyer- — Fairbanks write ' has she written ' on the blackboard. Correct way, a-t-elle ecrit? Fairbanks — Est-elle encre? (Is she ink?) Pupil, at board — What shall I write? Teacher — Then. Pupil writes very faintly. Teacher — Write it out loud, please. Lord — Do you want these test papers back? Miss M. — No, I want you to keep those papers for a reminder. Lord — O! I can remember it all right! Miss P. — Use the word ' affect ' in a sen- tence. Bright pupil — Do not affect the piano. Heard in Room 12: Miss Currie — What is made of rubber on a train? Amorosa — The engineer ' s neck. The same day: Miss C. — I will not call on anyone who is chewing gum. Amorosa — Give me some gum, some- body, quick. Miss P. — Peake, put your gum in the waste-basket. Colford, are you chewing gum? Colford, coming out of a day-dream — Huh? Miss P. — Have you gum in your mouth? G. U. M. Gum? Colford — Yes, two.