Woonsocket High School - Quiver Yearbook (Woonsocket, RI)

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THE QUIVER 17 We left the farm at 1:15 on our journey “back to civilization.” The party remained in practically the same three groups, except that the second group diminished and the third increased. The male portion of “Group II” seemed more interested in the surplus female portion of “Group III” than in any explanation about the little twigs by the roadside. Soon we came to a little country schoolhouse. The teacher was very good natured and invited the entire group into the schoolroom, built for about ten pupils. We listened to a recitation in reading by the second grade. Then, in honor of her visitors, the teacher allowed a fifteen minute recess, during which dignified Senior and bashful first grade pupil played “polo ball.” We had not gone much farther on the second “lap of our journey when a truck came screeching into view. We hailed the driver. Miss —, probably about to have her first “tour” of the backwoods of Primrose in a truck, climbed into the front, while “the pride of Woonsocket High crowded into the “tonneau” of our “car.” This, indeed, was the best part of the entire “hike.” Songs, cheers, and jokes about one another helped to enliven our ride. We finally arrived at Court Square, slightly tired, but very happy. We had left our surplus energy out in far-away Primrose and had taken in return a plentiful supply of oxygen. The remainder of the time alio, tel for the “hike” was spent at the Park theatre. JOHN MURPHY, T9. EXTRACTS FROM THE SENIOR DIARY Here is a formal record kept, Of deeds both great and clever, Performed by Class Nineteen-nineteen, Which stands unrivaled ever. January 2—A group of Senior girls, instructed by Miss Gilbert, performed numerous “stunts” in the gymnasium. January 3—The basketball game between the Seniors and Sophomores, was won by the Seniors with a score of 22-17. January 6—Madonna McMullen returned to school after having had influenza once, twice, thrice. January ic—It was voted unanimously that Gertrude Miller be placed in charge of a'l button-hole work done in the Senior Sewing class. January 13—Raymond Hudson has recovered from the operation on his right arm and has returned to school.

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16 THE QUIVER OUR “HIKE” “Don’t you think it would be a good idea to have a ‘hike’ during ;he vacation?” These words started the plan to visit Stanley Mowry’s farm in Primrose. On the morning of April 2, a party of twenty-five, with every class in W. H. S. represented, met at, and around, Court Square, firmly re solved to make the hike,” although the day was damp and rather cold. The party was delayed because of the absence of a chaperon, but finally he latter appeared and soon all were ready to start. The “hikers” started up Front Street at the rate of persons on the way to a fire. Everyone was happy and full of “pep.” We travelled in and out of back yards and wood yards, across brooks and through swamps, until finally we reached Union Square at the beginning of Greenville Road. By th:s time the party was tired and was content to jog slowly along. The “hikers” were stretched out to a distance of a hundred yards along the road. Those interested in botany followed closely in the footsteps of Miss M— to learn everything possible about every little touch of nature, asking her, “What is this?” and “How does this get that way?” and similar questions for the purpose of furthering their botanical education. Others, the majority of whom were male, were in advance of the “back to nature group, and were interested only in chasing dogs or chickens and emitting much of the extra energy acquired during the strenuous winter term. But there was yet another group, comprising both male and female, who seemed to be interested in nothing except each other. This group, naturally, brought up the rear of the party. (I was not in this group.) Thus the “hikers” wended their way down Greenville Road in three divisions. We tramped along until about 11 45, when somebody started ;' e cry, “I'm hungry.” Suddenly the entire party became terribly hun gry because one person had told them they were. We kept on our way, however, for thirty minutes more until finally we reached our destination. Immediately upon our arrival, lunch boxes were opened and everyone was surprisingly quiet for about half an hour. We walked about “Stan’s farm for about thirty minutes. During this time the cows were disturbed, the pigs forced to send forth their best nasal efforts, and the chickens compelled to issue forth to the pleasing accompaniment of the shrieks of our “dignified Seniors.” A few pictures of the entire group and of individuals were taken, and finally it was decided to start for home.

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18 THE QUIVER January 14—Because of the usual abuse of Freshmen, the Seniors turned sympathetic and allowed them to win the basket-ball game with a score of 13-9. January 15—Even an operation for appendicitis couldn’t keep Vera Leonard from school more than two weeks. She returned to-day. January 16—The Seniors had the pleasure of having Miss Clarke as a guest during the first three periods. January 17—Blanche Sch ivck has adopted a diet of lemons in order to reduce in weight. January 20—Estella Lee knew her history lesson to-day. Sarkis KayaCan's pastel was put on exhibition at “Ro sseau and Brown’s.” January 22—The trio from Oakland arrived on time. Were the police off duty? January 23—Joseph Eisenberg’ classmates hardly recognized him when he appeared to-day in long trousers. He’s the baby of the class, nevertheless. January 24—Dorothy Beecher whispered without permission. January 27—To-day marks the establishment of the Bachelors’ Club’ January 29—Warren Rowe handed his book report in on time. January 30—Esther Cook brought her excuse for tardiness. It look two trips to do it, however. January 31—Joe McGee and Oliver Fontaine proved that they could discard their basketball suits and don their street clothes in the record time of three minutes. “There’s a reason.” February 3—It was reported that Eugene Boucher was without his usual penny purchase of “Wrigley’s.” Unbelieveable,—but true. February 4—In the interclass game, Seniors beat the Juniors 29-4. February 5—Dessey Kuselevitch was obliged to leave class until her naughtiness was amputated. February 6—Maurice Guerin had an additional wave in his hair. How much did he spend on it ? Time—of course. February 7—Oliver Fontaine knew the assignment in French. February 10—Marion Paul forget herself and actually yelled, “I want a sandwich!”—this noon at the lunch counter. February 11—Beatrice Wooley, Mary Kornstein, and Emily Archibald were awarded prizes in typewriting. February 12—Harry Levine danced the “Hula” to-day. The admission was free. Many were present. February 13—Griffith Godschall seemed very “gay,” while walking home from school this afternoon. We thought you were bashful • Griff.”