Quincy High School - Goldenrod Yearbook (Quincy, MA)

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20 THE GOLDEN-ROD ASSEMBLIES January 3, 1930—The student body met for an athletic assembly held for the purpose of awarding well earned letters, and to boost the coming basketball sea- son. William H. “Doc” Whiting, awarded the 55 letters and 12 blue and white sweaters to deserving athletes. Capt. “Bob” Mattson of the basketball team, Basketball Coach George S. Clark, and Charles Gabriel, an alumnus and former basketball star of Quincy High, addressed the assembly. Head Cheer Leader “Joe” Minegan led several snappy cheers, and the band added extra pep to the rally by its lively selections. Those who received letters were: Soccer—Captain Robert Muir, John Millar, William Jenson, Gerald Desmond, John Brown, John Me- Gibbon, Fred Bonner, Gerald Pitts, Harold Pimmental, Alex Mitchelson, Carl Jehson, and Manager William Thompson. Although soccer will remain a minor sport, these boys received the regular major sport eight-inch block Q’s for their admirable performances. Football—Captain Lawrence Christen- sen, Manager Aaron Redcoy, Henry Fisher, Michael Kurtis, Andrew Lund, Bradford Rougvie, Chester Young, Wil- liam Haloran, Willard Bailey, William Sullivan, James McKenna, Nathan Kup- erman, Abe Cohen, Eugene Nattie, Arthur Olinto, Scalo Gehardi, Kenneth Cahoon, and Theodore Olsen. Class Football Champions — Nathan Edwards, John Smith, Charles Ganzel, Joseph Lucier, John Franklin, George McMann, John Iovannia, James Foley, Gordon Donnon, John Morris, John Bradley, Donald McMulkan, William Walder, Roy Leander, Robert Gentry, and Walter Bassett. Cross Country—Captain Kermit Kim- ball, Vincent Morgan, Frank Bonomi, Stephen Follett, James Mulhall, William Southworth, and Joseph Lepplar. Tennis Champions — Captain Sadie Flieshman, Mary McCarthy, Evelyn Christie, Alma Burgess, Hazel Berry, Jean Turnbull, Beatrice Irwin, and Ruth Kcss. Field Hockey—Captain Adelaide Chap- man, Dorothy Sharkey, Alma Reeves, Dorothy Smith, Geraldine Batcheldcr, Dorothy Bedford, Christine Messenger, Edna Pelto, Helen Poland, Ruth Wyand, Helen Evans, Isabel Emslie, Patricia Craig, Ruth Murphy, and Muriel Hannah. January 8—All students of French assembled to take a picture tour through France with Professor Raymond Talbot, formerly of the French Dept, of Boston University, who spoke on French Literary Backgrounds. Professor Talbot, the author of several textbooks and readers, which are used in many high schools, one of which is used by French teachers of our school, was introduced by Miss Victoria Zeller, head of the Modern Language Department, who arranged the program. Professor Talbot started his talk with a general description of the French island of Corsica, and then continued to

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THE GOLDEN-ROD 19 this form of transportation after school, we should be liable to a punishment of detention for about two hours in either his or Mr. Wilson’s office. This threat was taken quite as a joke, for that very afternoon the same crowd of boys were at their customary positions. Hitch-hiking is really a sport, from which many have derived a great deal of adven- ture. During two days of our February vacation, with two friends, I made a thorough tour of Cape Cod. By means of nineteen auto rides we covered over 220 miles. The snow drifts on the Cape ranged from six to ten feet deep, and it sure was a surprise to learn that the damage we saw of a Harwichport church was caused by lightning during a heavy- thunderstorm less than a week previous. It almost seems that sometimes school rules are made to be taken lightly by some, but now it is different. Police Chief Bishop recently asserted that the Police Department would do all it could to stop the “thumbing” practiced on the part of the school pupils. He calls to our attention that Quincy’s revised traffic ordinances contain a provision which makes it unlawful for any person to so- licit a ride in this city. Surely anyone would much rather patronize the trolley at five cents a ride than break the law and possibly come in contact with our speedy friend, “Two Gun.” F. B. W. GOLDEN ROD We believe we all, at one time or an- other, must have thought, “Where in the world did we acquire the name, The Golden Rod;” So, to relieve your and our curiosity, we went in search of evi- dence, and found it. This information we received from the March, 1913 issue of the Golden Rod: “The first Golden Rods, issued from 1896, were just papers, and tissue, not being over six by nine inches. The cover of each contained the name, Golden- Rod, with a spray of the same flowers. The color of the cover changed from month to month. Further down was the motto, Encouragement, but later the cover was changed and a picture of the old High School inserted. “These issues being the first attempt of the pupils to edit a paper, the name, Our Venture, was suggested. But though this told a little story in itself, the name of our national flower was unanimously chosen. The following words, which ex- plains the whole reason, we quote from Miss Reed: “ ‘As we have previously mentioned, the name is emblematic of encourage- ment, so when we are weary and dis- couraged, when we are about to despair of accomplishing our task, we may take heart once more as we think of our Golden Rod ” H. D. THE RADIO Just recently a new privilege has been granted to the pupils of Quincy High School. A Victrola radio has been in- stalled on the stage of the auditorium. Every day during lunch period, except Tuesdays and Thursdays, when there arc classes in the hall, we may go to the hall and hear the program over the radio. This, we think, has been a very great privilege and a very enjoyable one be- sides. The cafeteria at lunch time is crowded and noisy, and we are glad, if possible, to get away from it. Now since we have music to hear, we all crowd the Assembly hall as soon as we are through our lunch. We have all realized what a problem the cafeteria has been, especially since we have had such an overflow of pupils in the school. The pupils have enjoyed these pro- grams thoroughly and we consider the success of this venture is due to the work of the Student Council. If we all co- operate, it will continue to be a success, both by relieving a congested cafeteria and giving a good amount of joy to our- selves. H. D.

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THE GOLDEN-ROD 21 Southern France and the scene of Daudet’s stories, furthering his tour to Northeastern France, the birthplace of Jeanne d’Arc. Next, Paris was treated with a brief explanation and a few pictures, and then Briton of the western coast of France. He ended his talk with a story of the region about Mount Blanc. January 8 — About three hundred students from the cooking and business organization classes gathered in the audi- torium to hear a talk on business organ- ization, given by Miss Julia Leamy, former head of the school cafeteria, who is now manager of a restaurant in Quincy Square. January 23—The music appreciation and harmony pupils gathered to hear a special Chopin recital, given by Miss Nancy Follett, well known locally for her ability at the piano. The program, arranged by Miss Margaret Tuthill, head of the music department, included Mazurka in A Minor, Waltz in C Sharp Minor, Nocturne in F Major, Marche Funebre Berceuse and Impromptu in A Flat Major. February 24—Starting the school pro- gram after a week’s vacation, an assem- bly was held the first period for the pur- pose of announcing the plans of the Student Advisory Council for improving the cafeteria and traffic problems. After the reading of a passage from the Bible by Mr. Collins, followed by an Amen by members of the Boys’ and Girls’ Glee Clubs, Arthur Olinto, president of the Student Advisory Council, gave an ex- cellent speech, urging us to be more con- siderate of others in the cafeteria. He announced the new senior traffic squad, and asked the students to co-operate with them to make the traffic more orderly. March 5—The girls of the college preparatory and normal school divisions of the Junior and Senior classes had the pleasure of hearing a talk by Miss Pope, dean of the girls of Bridgewater Normal School. Miss Pope was introduced by Miss Katherine Phillips, President of the Quincy Bridgewater Club, which spon- sored this assembly. An explanation of the requirements for entering Bridge- water, a brief account of the activities of the school was delightfully given. After this helpful talk, the girls were invited to speak with Miss Pope individually, if they so desired. “CHIMES OF NORMANDY” Rehearsals for the Chimes of Nor- mandy, to be given by the Glee Clubs late in May, are in full swing now, with two meetings a week for the whole cast, and numerous other rehearsals with groups of principals. SPRING CONCLAVE W ork on the numbers to be played by the band and orchestra at the annual Instrumental Conclave has been going on for several weeks. This year the orches- tra will play “Country Dance,” by Beethoven, the contest number for all orchestras of its class; and “Finandia,” by Sibelius, as its choice piece. The band will play “Song of the Marching Men,” by Hadley, the contest piece for all bands of its class and Dozv?i South, by Ardt, as its choice number. ALL-NEW ENGLAND H. S. ORCHESTRA Several members of the orchestra have received notices the past week of their acceptance as members of the “All New England High School Orchestra.” They are: Herbert Hanson, our concert master; Edith Luftman, Lillian Pierce, Phillip Simmons, Francis Tatro, violins; Dann Wyman, viola; Richard Rice, clarinet; Daniel Keeler, bassoon; Walter Smith, Robert Graham, trumpets; Gilbert Neal, James Laing, horns; Walter Lehto, trom- bone; Stanley Johnson, sousaphone. BOWDOIN MUSICAL CLUB The members of the High School music department, orchestras, glee clubs, band, harmony, and appreciation classes are