Weymouth High School - Campus / Reflector Yearbook (Weymouth, MA)

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nished popular music for dancing. The committee in charge were : Ethel Cain, Edith Newman, Helen Hunt, Parker Whit- tle, Russell Reilly, and Norman Walker. Have you noticed that the books in the library have been neatly arranged ? Each book is numbered and assigned to a particular shelf. Following this new order of affairs is the com- mand that every student shall ask permission if he wishes to procure a book, also that no one shall take a book from the library without first making out a slip for it. This is a warning to all to observe these laws. A word to the wise is sufficient. The Senior Dance was held in the High School Hall Janu- ary 23, 1914. Four hundred invitations were issued to the friends of the Seniors. Room Six was prettily transformed into a dainty bower by the 1914 Class. Rugs, flowers, basket chairs, soft couches and banners made the stern old class room quite unrecognizable. The matrons were Mrs. Hanley, Mrs. Hilton, Mrs. Conant, and Mrs. Gloster. The music was furnished by Shaw ' s Orchestra of Weymouth. The only discordant note in the whole evening ' s enjoyment was the fact that our principal, delaying his farewells too long, missed the last car to his desti- nation and was obliged to walk home. Of course that spoiled his evening. We, the Seniors, express our regret at such a mis- fortune for which, too late, we learned that we were responsible. The Senior German Class gave a surprise party to the Junior German Class in the gymnasium April 15, 1914. The Seniors, aided by Miss Sheehy, had prepared a German programme to be followed by German eats. Then the third period the as- tonished Juniors were summoned to the gym. German songs, games, stories, passed away the time, and all spent two most enjoyable periods. Mr. Charles Wheaton provided jonquils for the occasion. The Class of 1916 held a Beauty Contest the first of this year. The object of this contest was to decide upon the best looking girl in the class. How conceited the children are ! Each member of the class and each teacher was requested to cast a vote, truthfully revealing their opinion. The decision was awarded to Miss Margaret O ' Connor of South Weymouth. The Monday Club held a lecture in the High School Hall February 9, 1914. Mrs. Lucia Ames Mead spoke on The Common Fallacies of Peace and War. Miss Flora MacDon- ald, accompanied by Miss Marjorie Keith, sang a solo. [ 18]

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ill HE Seniors held a Christmas-New- Year Party in the gymnasium January 1, 1914. The feature of this party was the huge Christmas tree which held a present for every one. Mr. Fraher was lucky enough to receive two. This merry-making was re- markable on account of the absence of nearly all of the faculty, our invited guests. Mr. Hilton, Miss Dwyer, and Mr. Cosgrove however did their best to make up for the absence of our other guests. Games, music, and dancing were enjoyed during the evening. Weymouth High School has a very strong baseball team this year, due largely to the school spirit. The girls are supporting the team in a remarkable manner, first, by drawing large crowds to the games ; second, by attending to the financial side — that is, presenting the team with one hundred and thirty-six dollars which they earned by giving The Egyptian Princess ; and third, by collecting gate receipts. It is indeed hard for a per- son to get by nowadays without paying his admission. The young ladies should be commended on their earnest efforts. Also the boys are in pretty good form, and seem to really desire to come off victorious. This is a change for the better from some former years when the teams assumed an I don ' t care attitude. It is all in a life time whether we lose or win. Our Manager has booked games with several of the best teams en- gaged in High School athletics. Let all do their part in help- ing onward Our Team. The Class of 1914 held their first party of the year in the Assembly Hall on Tuesday, November 11. The members of their sister class of 191(5 were the honored guests on this happy occasion, which took place in the afternoon because our princi- pal thought the Sophs were too young to be out evenings. Games in which all partook occupied the first part of the after- noon. The remainder of the afternoon a select orchestra fur- [17]

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The Annual Dance for the benefit of the Athletic Associa- tion was held in the High School Hall November 21, 1914. The music was furnished by the High School Orchestra, con- sisting of sixteen pieces conducted by Mr. James Calderwood. Mrs. Hilton, Mrs. Bullock, Mrs. Bauer, and Mrs. Alden re- ceived the friends of the pupils. The Juniors held their first class party on All Hallow ' s Eve. The gymnasium was artistically decorated with black and orange streamers. The host who presided on this occasion died long ago. In other words, a skeleton welcomed the guests. An auction, with Mr. Cosgrove as auctioneer, provided a great deal of amusement. Games, followed by refreshments, occupied the first part of the evening. An orchestra, consisting of Miss Helen Hunt, Miss Catherine Pratt, and Mr. Howard Richards, furnished music for dancing. All passed a most enjoyable evening. The Operetta, The Egyptian Princess, was successfully presented to the public twice under the auspices of the High School; on February 20, at Odd Fellow ' s Opera House, East Weymouth, and on March 8, at Fogg ' s Opera House, South Weymouth ; once under the auspices of the Ladies ' Cemetery Circle, at Odd Fellows ' Opera House, East Weymouth. The net proceeds amounted to two hundred dollars, which is to be spent to benefit the School. Much gratitude is due Miss Inez Wheaton and Mr. James Calderwood, who were largely respon- sible for its success. Honor tot Number of Times from September, 1913, to June, 1914 CLASS OF 1914 Helen Hunt ... 4 Florence Murphy . . 1 Ruth Powers ... 4 Margaret Reidy . . 4 CLASS OF 1915 Harry Granger . . 1 | Olive Sylvester . . 2 CLASS OF 1916 Ruth Ford . . . 4 1 Fred Abel 3 I )orothy Hainan . . 4 | Agnes Lyons . . 3 Arthur White ... 4 CLASS OF 1917 Malcolm Canterbury . 4 Emil Rosnell . . 3 Robert Ryan . . 1 Norman Walker . . 2 Catherine Hanlev . . 1 Velma Abbott . . 4 Evelyn Ashton . . 1 Napoleon Bergeron . . 4 Marion Howe . • 2 Wallace Whittle . . 2 Leon Record . . 1 [ 19]