Abbot Academy - Circle Yearbook (Andover, MA)

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Sc. 4 Senior Play This scene required much hard work and the denial of many good times, but we were glad to do it for the school and for our class. We gave The Winter ' s Tale. Sc. 5 Spring Term and Commencement Is it possible that this is our last term of school-life at Abbot Academy ' i It grows harder to realize it every day, now that the end is so near. When our Senior Banquet is over and the Commencement Exercises are through, we will go out to take our places in this big, interesting world, with our hearts and minds made broader, more sympathetic and intelligent by their contact with this school, its teachers, and pupils. We can never forget the happy days spent here, and may we ever strive to live in the large and be loyal daughters to our Alma Mater and the Class of 1914. 25

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S( . 5 Introduction to the Senior Parlor The Seniors welcome us into the Senior Parlor. It was at that moment, and during all the Commencement Exercises, that it swept over us that the Seniors were going: those girls who had helped and encouraged us all that year, and inspired in us real Abbot spirit. We had to brace our shoulders against that fact, however, and live up to the traditions they had given us. ACT II. OUR GLORIOUS SENIOR YEAR! It came upon us before we knew it. and now it is almost gone, we know not where. . 1 Election of Officers It was a joyous meeting, our first one. and after we had elected our officers we tried to plan all that we wanted to crowd into one short year and what that year would mean to each one of us. We arranged a series of teas for the new girls, to show them the Senior Parlor and the fine victrola. for which we thank 1913 and wish that they could realize all the pleasure it has given the whole school this year. Our class rings came early in the fall and we were very much pleased with them. Sc. 2 Frolics: — Although the day for the straw-ride was rather gloomy, it did not dampen our spirits as we drove over to Mrs. Boutwell ' s barn, where we had a great deal of fun. It has been the wish of every Senior to keep the class as united as possible, so we have had several gatherings during the year around the fire in the Senior Parlor, where we have toasted marshmallows and sung our songs, or else we have all come together for a chafing-dish supper. These have added much to the year ' s happiness! Sc. 3 Intervale — Four Days of Fun! It will always be a disputed statement, whether our class had the best time, or 1913, the first class to enjoy this privilege. Of course we each have our opinion on the subject. May 1915 have just as good a time, and better, if that is possible. 24

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The day has come when we depart. Stand free from all that ' s gone before, When each of us goes out alone. And trembling knocks at Life ' s great door. And lest we be forgotten quite. When we have travelled far away. We leave behind a birch-tree white. In sacred memorv of this day. Oh. little tree, so small, so thin. May ' st thou grow tall and straight in form. And may ' st thou stand for many years And long endure both wind and storm ! Oh, may we straight and steadfast grow. And learn, alone, to fill, like thee. The place that Fate shall make for us, And sail, victorious, Life ' s rough sea! — E. B. 26