New London High School - Whaler Yearbook (New London, CT)

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10 BULKELEY NEWS Don’t you wish you knew ? If Henkle Sweet Scott was ever in Willimantic? Whether Red Sistare thinks he is Napolean? How to get 99% for a monthly average without studying? Whether Polinsky is in mourning when he wears purple socks or whether he has African tendencies? If Karl Kuester is a relative of the late Crown Prince? Who ties Mr. Phillips’ cute little bow tie? Who the Squealer is? If it is to hide a dirty shirt that “Beans” wears a black sweater continually? If McConnell’s perfect French accent is a result of Juicy Fruit ? Whether Round is always Square with the teachers ? Whether Fitch is funny ? How Greenblatt gets that way ? Whether Eugene B. Lawrence Jr., still carries handcuffs and a revolver with him as a protection against the wild women of his acquaintance ? How N. F. A. got their lone goal on November 22, 1919 ? (Ask Connors, he knows). Whether it is true that Tom Cassara is selling photos of himself for ten cents a piece ? Whether Meech is a secret agent for some Bolshevist’s tonsorial parlors? Where Prof. Lawrence keeps the H20 ? When the next issue of the “News” is coming out? Who the writer of this is? ?

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BULKELEY NEWS 9 Number One M’Kensie. “Number One McKensie” was as selfish as could be, He had no use for number two and less for number three, “McKensie for McKensie—on the job for number one”. Was the way the fellow put it and the way his life was run. No sentiment could sway him to assist a fellow man, He asked no aid and gave none, in accordance with his plan. HE thought that ev’ry mortal who had fallen in the game Had no one in existence but his falling self to blame. The “milk of human kindness stuff” was tommyrot to Bill, He never helped a living soul, and said, “I never will!” He scorned that goodly doctrine, “Love thy neighbor as thyself.” And if he had emotions they were hidden on a shelf. He snickered at the motto “One for all and all for one”. HE wouldn’t share a farthing with a single mother’s son. To aid a helpless cripple or a worthy soul in need Would violate the theory of Bill McKenzie’s creed. A man of selfish purposes, he lived his life alone, Unmindful of fellows, with a heart as hard as stone. But through it all he lived his mean existence on the square He never stole a penny and he played the innings fair. As honest as the day is long, he didn’t crave for pelf, He labored hard and honestly, but labored for himself. He never envied others who had prospered on the way,— “Let ’em get it,—I won’t worry—that’s their privilege,” he’d say. “if a fellow misses chances and has fallen on the way in the line Or has made a hundred thousand—that’s his business, not mine. Appreciation lasts until your turn is due, and then You’ll find how much of charity is in your fellow men. The man whom you’ve assisted to the light from depths of shade Will refuse you on the morrow if you go to him for aid. I’ve lived for thirty summers, and I’ve seen it often done- Convincing me it’s logical to live for number one. —A. Nausbam.

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BULKELEY NEWS 11 Squeals by the Squealer LET IT BE KNOWN that since the football season has been completed all members of the team should once more resume the commonplace responsibilities of the ordinary students, those of refraining from their regular twelve o'clock smoke and of arriving in time for the morning prayer instead of continuing on the 9.30 schedule. Of two evils the lesser is by far the better choice so why do some students persist in returning their report cards a week late ? Is parental retribution more gently administered at the later date ? Believe me, boys, it never is ! So why not return them within the prescribed period without the customary five thrown in ? The freshmen have become so absent-minded that they do their algebra on the walls downstairs. Why didn’t Nelson change his position sooner? If he did, the football team would have been able to run both faster and longer. The annual freshman vocation was not enjoyed this year as formerly. The fact however, is viewed with indifference by members of said class. This indifference is attributed by many to lack of spirit but it is more likely the sagacily of their young minds which induces them to remain in the study hall until 1.30. Why doesn’t the musical talent take more interest in the school orchestra ? Why do the freshmen wipe their hands on the Seniors backs as they come upstairs from recess ? Who doesn’t like our new faculty ?