Quincy High School - Goldenrod Yearbook (Quincy, MA)

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LE’S PAGE i mw mmwmww wwm You may think we’re awful dubs Hut we still please the women’s clubs. r w w WAWAW M PRICE—ANYTHING BUT A PANSY Golden Rod W ns National Award 1200 SCHOOL CHILDREN ATTEND CONVEN- TION AT COLUMBIA On Friday evening, February 12, Admiral Byrd spoke to a capacity group, many of them students, con- cerning his recent Antarctic expedi- ( tion. If there had been a little more 1 snow during those cold windy days last month and a few penguins strolling about we would have gained that South Pole effect while going over to the Coddington school. PEBSONALITIES AMI OTHER- WISE According to the Literary Digest we’ll soon be able to hist” one foot up on the rail and put away three fingers of rye before a history test. Our worthy instructors attended a lecture on The Philosophy of Life” a short time ago. Mr. Wilson thought that it was the best that he had ever heard, but he thought that Christmas : pageant was the best that he had ever seen, too. Did you ever notice how the Brew- er brothers emerge from the mist when they get on the dance floor? And what a handsome gigolo “dat liddle debbil” Gordon Lamb would make. Hotter than Mussolini in a checkered suit! And then there are those dances in the gym before games. During our casual observation all we could think of was Sophie Tucker singing “Dear Old Pal o’ Mine.” I wonder why everyone leaves after the dances? I wonder! Wouldn't you like to know who R. Putnam’s big moment is? Believe it or not Marian Kiki” Roberts, no less. AS THE GAVEL COM ES DOWN The Page and Stage Club has be- come an entirely dramatic organiza- tion. In place of speakers, all of their time during meetings in the near future will be devoted to the pro- duction and writing of plays. Can . you picture that one is now in preparation to be given before the | school? With the aid of the helpful | suggestions that they have received i from various speakers concerning scenery, costumes and management, they should exceed their previous success, and we can look forward to a pleasant assembly. Incidentally, the June graduation will reduce the membership to half its present size. Emotional sophomores are greatly in demand. Do you dream of bygone days? Are you an idealistic soul? If so, Miss Raycroft and the Poetry Club will welcome you with open arms. Club meetings are devoted to the discussion and study of the writing of poetry. If you can get a B in English and a recommendation from a teacher, your troubles are over— until you start to read “L'Allegro,” II Penseroso,” et cetera. The Spanish Club has continued its dramatic activities. Three plays. Un Norte Americano en M ico,” Barba Azul” (a puppet show), and En el Cafe Imperial.” were given by twen- ty-five of the club members at the Boston Spanish Club Friday evening, April 1. Sixinish songs were sung by Vincent Del Gallo. Eleven new members were admit- ted to the Thalia Club at the initia- tion held March IS, and 'twas a gala time—seems if. The club has been inactive during the past few months because of lack of available meeting places and suitable speak- ers. but with the more complete or- ganization. it's hard to tell what will happen. If you don’t wear trousers, you can now get into the Girls’ Club for a tenth of a dollar. Whije prosper- ity is hunting for a corner, every- thing is coming down. Why, you can even buy bath mats at Ray- mond’s now for a quarter. There is no hemstitching club or we would tell you about it. The eighth annual convention of the Columbia Scholastic Press As- sociation was held at Columbia Uni- ' versity in New York City on March 10, 11. and 12, 1932. Quincy Senior High School was represented for the first time at these contests by Ar- thur R. Peel, present editor-in-chief of the Golden Rod.” Newspapers, magazines, and annuals from all parts of the United States and its Territorial Possessions were judged as to merit, general appearance, ar- rangement. et cetera. The Golden Rod” rated one of the seventeen first places in an enrollment of more than 1500 senior high school maga- zines, which is certainly an enviable a ccom pi ish me n t. During the general sessions at the convention, such prominent speakers were heard as Dr. Lawrence M. Gould, second in command of the Byrd Expedition; George Palmer Putnam, publisher: Mr. Frazer Hunt, broadcaster over Station WBZ. on Great Personalities:” Mr. .1. Donald Adams. Editor of The New York Times Book Review.” Sectional meetings were also held at which exi erienced supervisors discussed in detail individual production problems. The delegates terminated their visit to Columbia by attending the matinee performance of the Varsity Show. How Revolting” — and so, boys and girls, that is how our local Mag made good. You ought to be proud of your school magazine and the staff re- sponsible for its success. Now that your magazine is out in front, keep it there by co-operation with the editors.

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 Folks who like to sit and think Won't care much to peruse this ink. THE PECPI mi mmr FAW MFAWAWAWATm WEATHER 1901—HOTTER DATES AND PRUNES January 14 Thursday. 20 My birthday. 21 Day before Senior Reception. 22 Senior Reception. 23 Day after Senior Reception. 27 Mr. Collins stands Jimmie Jones in the corner. February 5 Dwight L. Moody, evangelist. born 1837. 13 Saturday—no school. 17 Beginning of Lent (I think). 18 Prohibition went into effect 1920. (Heh! Heh!) 26 BufTalo Bill born 1846. 29 Leap year four years ago. March 1 Hockey squad meets in room 216. 3 Fire sale in the square. 4 Anniversary of Hoover Pros- perity. 9 Isaak Hull. America Navy, 1775. 11 Buck Jones at the old How- ard. 16 Li Hung Chang, Statesman, 1823. 17 48 pages in the Boston Eve- ning American. 21 Spring begins—every year. 30 Ether first used 1842. April 1 Battle of Five Forks 1S65. Battle of 2000 forks—Cafete- ria 1932. 2 U. S. Mint established 1792. (Vanilla, chocolate, lemon, frozen pudding.) 5 My ma’s birthday. 7 2,009.031 slaves in U. S. 1859. 2.100 slaves in Q. H. S. 1932. W. A. Pinkerton born 1846. 17 Little or no activity 1802. TEACHER’S HOUSE RAIDED! ! ! Local police recently raided the home of a certain member of the Q. H. S. faculty while looking for the Lindbergh baby, but all they found was an unused still in the attic and a skeleton in the closet. It's getting so that even a bank embezzler isn't safe any more. THAN DUTCH LOVE A BIT OF ARSENIC Well, here we are again bringing the news and mews concerning ac- tivity in and around this noble insti- tution or perhaps I should say noble in purpose.” Since the February seniors madly rushed for freedom and as there are no new suffering sophs the only ones left whom We can tear to pieces are the faculty members—I can picture the flag at I half-staff already. We have gathered together a few- astonishing but little known facts which will surely arouse your inter- est,—why, we are even beginning to i acquire an accent like Walter Win- chell’s. The English teachers are consider- | ing the request of several students to have 40 instead of 20 points of out- side reading required per semester. | Has the idea your support? And here’s good news for you fans. Several public-spirited men have ex- pressed their desire to co-oporate in building a stadium for Q.H. S. With ! a student drive, say of one cent per ' head, the project would undoubtedly j succeed. Then we would not have to freeze at Fore River; we could stay at home and freeze. It is reported that all schools are to be dismissed at 1:30 instead of 2:30 next year, and on cloudy Fri- days clam chowder will be served in the boiler room. Mr. Bridges smokes big black see- gars when in the privacy of his own home. Clipped from a rival column: It was proposed that the students of Quincy High School pay one dollar and a quarter to attend twenty-six home games during the course of the year. The students rejected the plan.” Need we say more? Cutting costs is a splendid idea, but after all there is a limit to the number of words which one can write on a piece of i ad paper. Those pictures of the Father of Our Country are very inspiring; but how do you feel when you say, “Sure, I did my homework? QUESTION AND ANSWER DE- FAHIMENT Dear Uncle Linden: My wife has insomnia and doesn't get any sleep nights. What shall I do? Answer: I'd suggest a short piece of lead pipe. Dear Sympathetic Uncle Linden: My boy friend has been going with other girls lately. Please advise. Answer: See Mr. Dean on the third floor. Q. and A. Dept. Dear Sir: I am twenty-one, have brown hair, blue eyes, am about five feet five inches tall and weigh about 110 pounds, but nobody seems to notice me. Can you suggest something? Answer: I'll be out next Satur- day night. My dear Uncle Lind (May I call you Lind?): Will I be successful in my divorce suit? Answer: Madame, whouse do youse tink I is. Evangeline Adams? My very dear Sir: Will A1 Smith be elected in 1932? Answer: Our next President will be a dark horse from Bemijie, Wis. Personally. I'm hoarding my money. Dear Friend of Youth: Is 16 too young an age at which to be mar- ried? Answer: Pardon me while I see what the boys in the back room will have. Uncle Linden: Did you see the Strange Interlude? I thought it was just too exciting. Answer: Madame, you are wasting your time here. They hang people out in Texas. THE OLD MAID’S PARADISE Students have been offered several opportunities to hear some very ex- cellent speakers this winter which they undoubtedly did not appreciate. On February 8. Dr. George Rom- mert spoke to some of our future Faradays and Newtons on micropro- jection. The enthusiasm was of such intensity that it seems quite obvious that if a few other activities were made at least of moderate interest, they would perhaps receive greater support.

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The last issue of the “Goldenrod” pleased us greatly. I will be delight- ed to comment on it. We have a Year Book very similar and I have it right before me for reference. Mm------let’s see. I like the frontispiece. That’s a fine-looking ship and its cargo is a significant thought. Makes me feel sort of sniffly; next year it will be “Bon Voyage” for our class. Simple and interesting arrange- ment of class pictures. And those nicknames! Might be exciting (to say the least) to meet Dynamite Crowe and Gigolo Weston. ... I like to read such an original class will. The class census is also well developed. . . . May want to borrow a few books from that “striking” library. It’s been a long time since I have read such a fine story as “The Bog.” Congratulations to Lewis Santacross for creating a vivid, gripping story. There are few higher aims today that breaking down that racial prej- udice which undoubtedly exists. Per- haps most of us look down on the negro. I think it is almost natural. But old Sam’s courage and self-sac- rifice were superb. “The Bog” shows us that though the negro’s skin is dark, his character may be as white as that of any lighter complexioned man. The book as a whole I found more than interesting. It is well put to- gether and cleverly illustrated. If you have a boys’ hockey team, no matter how inexperienced, I advise advertising it. Perhaps this is re- garded as a minor sport but it’s fast rivaling the major ones. Of course, the proper facilities are necessary. We merely noticed there was no mention of it in your athletic de- partment. The “Goldenrod” is one of our favorite exchanges. Every staff of- ficer enjoys it a great deal. We are looking forward to the next issue and hope to receive one soon. Sincerely yours, (Signed) MARIE SIMPSON, Exchange Editor.