Wakefield High School - Oracle Yearbook (Wakefield, MA)

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EXCHANGES The Debater wishes to thank the follow- wlio have made exchanges: The Palmer, Palmer, Mass. Blue and Gold, Maiden, Mass. Tlie Salemica, New Salem, Mass. Clarion, Arlington, Mass. The Record, Newburyport, Mass. The Megaphone, Franklin, Mass. Authentic, Stoneham Mass. The Trident, , Ocean Grove, N. J. I5otolphi;in, Boston, Mass. Palmer — Your November and .St. Valen- tine ' s numbers are very good, Init why not have a few pictures of students who represent Uw. various divisions of school activities? ' our literary department and your jokes de- serve special mention. Blue and Gold — We like your idea of hav- ing Famous People I Have Known. A few more jokes would add very much to your pa- per. Your editorials are certainly good. The Salemica — An unique little paper. Your agriculture department is very original. Your school spirit is fine. Clarion — A very good number in keep- ing with Spring. You must take special pride in your artist. Your literary and joke depart- ments deserve praise. The Record — Your paper is a record breaker, no douljt about it. Your editorials are very interesting, and your exchange col- umn is very artistically arranged. Keep up ■ the good work. The Megaphone — We enjoyed reading your paper, and you are to be congratulated in publisliing such a finq one. Your artist is a great credit to the school. The Authentic — Your paper though small, is a fine one. Tlic talent in your school is shown by your literary department, but why not .devote more space to your athletic notes? Trident — Your School News is very inter- esting and your cover design speaks for itself. We would suggest that a few cuts would im- prove your paper very much. Tlie conclusion of the story, The Pursuit of Happiness, wo await with much interest. Botolphian — We received with much satis- faction your school book, and note that you have spent much time and labor in getting together this paper. It is overflowing with seliool spirit. Exchanges BRETA HEURLIN. JUNIOR PARTY The Junior Class held their annual dance in the Town Hall, Friday evening, February 17, 1922. After a brief introduction to the matrons, Mrs. Rose W. Clemens, Mrs. Fannie C. King, Mrs. Margaret A. LaForme, and Miss Con stance Schwal), dancing was enjoj ed until midnight. During intermission the audience was enter- tained by the Robl)ins children and Chauneey Washington, a member of Bowles Black and Wliite Orchestra which furnished music for dancing. The elimination dance was won by Miss Helen Jones and Harold Bowser. The committee in charge included William King, Clim.; Mary Goodale, Dorothy LaPorme, Lorraine Seavey, Joseph Paon, Arthur dem- ons, Arnold Salvati, Edmund Talbot, Florence Munn, Margaret Woodman, Conkling Sidney, Hazel White and Mildred Foley. TULU Tlic Wakefielil High Scliool play was a com- plete success both financially and education- ally. Miss Hester Sharkey of the faculty se- lected and coached the play, the proceeds of which were given to the athletic association. Miss Sharkey, who has made a reputation for herself in scliool dramatics not only in Wake- field but also in many other towns, cannot bo too ' highly praised for so successful a produc- tion of the i)lay. The cast was as follows: The Duchess Miss Helen Jones Petrolia Miss Breta Heurlin Tulu Miss Gladys Dagnino Dick Chetwyn Fred Grant Jack Ryder Frank Corcoran The Butler James Fitzgerald Lord Blazonlierrie. .Conkling Sidney The parts were all well taken, and the play as a wliole was a very good piece of amateur work. Preceding Tulu , The Bachelor ' s Reverie , a series of tableaux, was presented. THE FLAG The flag of our United States, The red and white and blue. To which upon a certain date. We promised to be true. Has stood through many a terrible fate. And many a battle, too. Old Glory, beauty of our state, I ' m proud of her, aren ' t you? ALETHA WHITNEY, ' 25. 25

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FINAL EXAMINATIONS ARE NOT FAR AWAY Tlie final examinations will soon be held. Now is tlie time to prcijare for them. If each follow would learn each day ' s lesson as it i,5 assigned to him, there would be far fewer failures in the examinations. Tlie old provcrl) says, Procrastination is tlie thief of time. ' ' So don ' t try to get l)y ; tliat ' s not the reason for which we come to school. School is the place to learn and to assimilate facts and to develop the ability to think clearly and reason logically. There is no better time tlian the present in which to do it. The fellow who simply goes along until just before examinations, satisfied to get by, and then has to cram to pass the examinations, never gets anywhere. Oftentimes a fellow blest with a good memory succeeds by doing tills. However, in the long run, that fellow will discover that it does not pay. In college a good foundation is essential before the moi ' C ad anecd su))jects can be undertaken. This is just as true after graduation from high school and college. The man who succeeds in busi- ness or in any task is the man who has the facts and has the ability to use the facts properly. THOMAS W. JAZUKAWIZ, ' 22. WHO SENT THE ICEBERGS? The freshmen of Koom 12 were having a Valentine party on February 14, 1922. It was understood by tlie pupils that the party was to begin at five and end at six, and that there would not 1)6 any refreshments. Shortly after 5.1.5, one of the clerks from Bonney Dutton ' s drug store appeared at the door, carr. ' ing an unexpected parcel. Miss Reed and the pupils were surprised when, after finishing the game they were playing, they inspected the box. On the paper that covered this mysterious parcel was printed, To be delivered at Room 12, Wakefield High School, Fcliruray 14, at 5.20 o ' clock, P.M. They then took the cover from the box, and found another box, although this time a red, heart-shaped one. On top of the colored box was a valentine on which was printed, To the l)oys and girls of Room 12, from a friend. When the cover of the heart-shaped box was removed, lialf of tlie mystery was solved, for it contained thirty or more icel)ergs, neatly packed. Tlie other half of the mystery still remains a secret. Who sent the icebergs? MAE MORGAN, ' 25. SUNSET The sun sinks in the golden west; The clouds reflect his beams. The birds are singing in their nests. The workman stops and dreams. The dusk then falls on meadows green, And woods grow dark and still. While toward the East dim lights are seen. And the moon looks o ' er the hill. JAMES McTAGUE, ' 25. Div. B. SPRINGTIME It is Springtime everywhere, The whole world ' s fresh and bright! The birds who went to warmer climes, Are returning from their flight. The leaves are peeping from the trees. The brook is overflowing ; And on the lawn so green I see A dauilelion a-growing. RUTH JONES, ' 23. THE MOON Up to the moon I went last night, It was a glorious flight, Up through the fleecy clouds I flew. Beheld the sky so blue. Studded with golden stars. Then soon 1 entered the smiling moon. What wondrous sights to there behold, Pal.-ices high and sti ' ccts of gold, l ' eoi)le and animals queer and tall, Tlieii 1 began to fall, .Vnd 1 awoke. How riuecr it seemed, That tills 1 had seen was but a dream. GLADYS WHITNEY. EVENING O ' er the lake there rose the moon. Shedding its light. Down the lake there was a loon, Winging its flight. Near the ragged eastern shore. With all his might, The whiiiiioorwill his song did pour Into the night. WALTER PERKINS, ' 23. ?6