Quincy High School - Goldenrod Yearbook (Quincy, MA)

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TKlinuteii untk (Interview by Fanny Szathmary and Ronald Vanelli.) Like the Esquire version of the well-dressed man, impeccably clad in a riding costume, Leslie Howard stepped briskly into the lobby of the hotel Ritz- Carlton where, like a couple of stage-door-Johnnies, we had been anxiously await- ing his appearance for nigh onto three hours. As he approached, we silently admired his smart brown and white checked sport jacket. We particularly focused our attention on the horn-rimmed glasses which together with his tan felt hat. he wore with the air of an Oxford professor. When formal introductions were over, we became at ease with Mr. Howard because his manner wras so congenial. He spoke in a smooth voice with a slight English accent, which some young Americans record as effeminate. Tactfully in- formed that it was impossible for us to be granted an interview of any length, we immediately put a pen in the great actor s hand and secured his autograph. Leslie Howard proved to us to possess a very fine personality. The motion picture “Romeo and Juliet ”, which gained Mr. Howard popularity throughout the country, produced the man just as we were now seeing him. Upon leaving us. Mr. Howard said, “You II just have to make something up!” We were rather amused by this but could utter nothing but a thank you for an exciting two minutes. But — did we tell you how we came even to see him (in case you are interview- minded)? Two evenings previous to the great occasion were spent in trying to locate Leslie Howard. Attempts were made at the Opera House, where he was then playing in “Hamlet”. We received only unpleasant replies from the doorman, who probably thought we were a bit foolish. Finally it occurred to us that he most naturally would be lodged in the Ritz-Carlton. The telephone was in use to no avail. But we were only too fortunate in being able to speak with his maid who informed us, Mr. Howard is not in!” The morning of our success we ap- peared in the Ritz-Carlton with a frank note to our friend the actor. We were told to return later when Mr. Howard would probably have arisen. At the appointed time we met our Romeo. Twenty-six

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HCCNICLE 1936 RY NUMBER Price—IT’S ENOUGH YOU READ IT (?) and present, wish to make it an annual Golden Rod Celebrates 45th Anniversary occurrence. FRENCH TALKIE SHOWN People, other than those in the know, who walked into the auditorium during either the first or second period of Novem- ber twenty-fourth might have thought that they were in the Fine Arts Theatre instead of Quincy High School. Why? for the simple reason that during that time the nine reel French talking picture, Suns Famille was being run off. The picture Sans Famille” was brought to the school through the courtesy of the French Department which felt that the film would be quite an experience in the edu- cation of those scholurs busily und studi- ously spending their time in attempting to conquer la langue de Maliere. Through the kindness of its leaden the whole French Department saw the picture whether they did or did not pay the small sum of five cents. Sans Famille was very worthwhile and successful, so successful that we hope that perhaps other language departments may continue the plan. North sent up on invitation to see Sans Famille” at ten cents per on the twenty- fifth of November. Imagine their surprise when they found we were having it on the twenty-fourth at five cents, if you felt in the mood to pay. FLOODLIGHTS FOOTBALL For the first time in the history of foot- ball at Quincy High our gridsters travelled to Somerville. Friday. October 17, to play under floodlights. The kickoff was at 8; 15 and the Quincy stunds were filled long be- fore that time. Probably more tickets were sold here for that game than for all the games played previously. Conditions were perfect. It was n worm windless night and the floodlights overhead illuminated the ploying field so well that the game was as easy to watch as in the daytime. The crowd followed Dan Cingoluni's long punts and short passes with ease. Cingolani's punting and great all around play by Lou Volpe, Fausto Pnluzzi and Joe Banuk kept the game scoreless for three quarters. 1 lien, in the Inst quarter, they cracked under a heavier, more experienced Somerville eleven and lost 13-0. However, the Quincy rooters went home satisfied that they had watched a good game ond had seen some good football. CELEBRITIES SPEAK During the post five years the Golden Rod has presented no less than twenty- seven interviews with different celebrities. A fine band” (meaning the Q. H. S. band) asserted F'rnnko Goldman: Sixteen by the billboard came the snappy reply from Mitzi Green; I don’t know what appeal he is supposed to make” replied Cyrus Dallin concerning the Pony . Such have been the answers to questions of the Golden Rod’s well-meaning interviewers. Yes. the replies are interesting but most interesting is the state thot the interviewed happened to be in. George Raft answered all questions while in lavender running pants; Helen Jacobs appeared in a chic blue and white pajama ensemble: Bing Crosby (who. by the way. was interviewed twice) stood wuiting for a cab. attired in a brown suit, n polo coat and cap with his shirt open at the neck: and Fabien Sevitsky. just before being interviewed, had deposited his cane and raccoon coat with his secre- tary. Among others interviewed were Ben Bcmic, Bradford Ropes (a case of local boy makes good). Jack Pearl. Bums and Allen. Richard Halliburton. Paul Whiteman, the Martin Johnsons, Anna May Wong. Conrad Nagel, and the members of the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company. The Golden Rod has devoted at least two pages an issue to be used in bringing the personality, appearance and character- istics of different celebrities to the students of Quincy High. The number of inter- views in cadi issue has. for the most part, been two or three. However, the J'35 issue broke all records by giving to its public interviews with no less than eight celeb- rities. Great Improvement Shown from 1891 to 1936 Back in September of 1891 the first issue of the Golden Rod appeared. In its first stages the Golden Rod was a monthly publication consisting of ten small pages and a glossy, colored cover which bore a facsimile of the solidngo, the title Golden Rod. and the word encouragement. Early Golden Rod staffs consisted of eight editors, whose main task was to sup- ply the magazine with written material (for there were few contributions from students), ond two business managers who tried to make the magazine a success financially. The material in the early Golden Rods is such os one would expect. The first few pages were devoted to general news usually delivered to the readers in the form of editorials by the two general editors. Following this were the Personals, brief se- lections of information concerning teachers, pupils and alumni. Then came the Locals which was the same us our humor section today. It gave brief accounts of humorous bits and sayings that took pluce in the school. If you think your jokes, wisecracks and puns of today are modem wc suggest you take u look at these Locals. The mag- azine finished with exchange material. How- ever, this order was broken up by the in- sertion of much poetry (more than we would ever think of having today), and on certain occasions one or two short stories. Rapidly through the ages, or more cor- rectly years, the Golden Rod had made great progress in developing from its first days into the large semi-annual magazine it is today in its forty-fifth year.

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 nom Qun Leitfjpoint This year the problem foremost in the minds of the senior class officers and the Student Advisory Council is a perplexing one. The dance situation at Quincy High School is in very poor condition and needs quite an operation to insure com- plete recovery. It wasn’t very encouraging to note the response of the student body when the Student Council announced they would sponsor a dance if they received sufficient remuneration from advance ticket sales to insure payment of expenses. Conditions were perfect and the dance should have been a sellout. The gym was to be decorated, a competent orchestra was contacted and the fact that it was to be held in the evening was an important point in its favor. However, despite a warning from Mr. Collins that this was to be the last attempt if it failed, despite pleas for student co-operation from the Council, the list of those who signed for tickets did not encourage the Council to give the dance further consideration. We cannot believe that there are no people at Quincy High School interested in dancing so we must take it for granted that nobody is interested in attending dances sponsored by the school or any of the organizations connected with it. In such a case we are sure Mr. Collins can be prevailed upon to cancel any plans for future senior receptions—Oh boy! what a holler there would be then! Well, stu- dents, how about snapping out of it? Show that at least you have some school spirit and buy a ticket to the next dance. Remember that its success is in your hands. Hold closely in mind also that failure cannot be tolerated as such an inci- dent will sound the death-knell of school dances. Cheer leading is a game all its own and although the boys do a good job. it seems that girls are more entitled to that position in high school. It appears that a few students have a lapse of memory when it comes to seats in the cafeteria. The plan is good only if it will show results. Please help. Senioni With the Christmas vacation practically upon us, you seniors should be thinking seriously of having your graduation pictures taken. It is not too early and this vacation would seem a very proper one, before the picture-taking rush is on. Everyone should have at least one pose with a white background to be put in the Golden Rod. The white background makes a better showing in the magazine and if you demand white, we shall have a uniform graduation section. When you order your graduation pictures, be sure to have a glossy four inches wide by six inches tall included. It is free of charge with your order. If requested, the glossy will be sent directly to Quincy High School. Twenty-seven