Arlington High School - Indian Yearbook (Arlington, MA)

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24 THE AIHJXHTON IIK'.II SCHOOL CLARION THE OC PRINCIPAL’S • » or COLUMN The editors of the Clarion have very considerately granted to the principal a column of their worthy pajjer for his use. He is not sure whether it is a privilege or a task, for it means that every other month the responsibility falls u|)on him of writ- ing something u'orth reading, and that is no small task. So much is written that is not worth reading — not in this paper — that he hesitates. However, he gladly welcomes the o])])ortunity of expressing to his young friends, the pupils of the Arlington High School, his deep aj)j)ieciation of the cor- dial welcome which they have given him, anil the spirit of co-ojieration which they have manifested. I was asked hy a friend recently what feature of the Arlington High School im- pressed itself upon me most vividly. There was no hesitation in the reply: “The Ar- lington school S{)irit.” It was with no little pride that I described the willing res])onse of the pu]dls to the requests which were made of them, the admirable attitude disjilayed hy them to their teach- ers, and the kindly good-nature which pre- vailed throughout the school. He was jiar- ticularly imjiressed with the wonderful showing made liy the Athletic Association, in which over 8.5 |)er cent, of the enroll- ment volunteered to contribute five cents per week to wipe out the athletic debt. His remarks in conclusion were of a most flattering nature, hut in no way exagger- ated, and he envied me, I think, my place as the head of such a school. He had a good right to enthuse. The spirit of the Arlington High School is splendid. It brings about that collective co-o])eration which jnoduces results; it lessens the wear and tear of teaching very greatly; it brings about that happy rela- tion between teacher and j)U|)il, which is so valuable to a hoy or girl of high school age. We must all use our best efforts to maintain this school s])irit, for school spirit is merely the youthful jihase of com- munity sjiirit, which in turn develops into state sjiirit, and this, broadened and deep- ened, becomes a national spirit or jiatriot- ism, and without that no nation can sur- vive. Carl D. Hurtt. Public Opinion — Quibs And Quizzes He sat on the bridge at midnight Under the arclight blue; He sat on the bridge at midnight Till he read the Clarion through. And then his neck began to swell Within his thirteen collar; He said that he was ha])py, for He’d found a half-a-dollar. When I tried from him to borrow. He said, “Why, blast your tribe. First chance 1 get tomorrow' For the Clarion I’ll subscribe.” — o — ■ Public Opinion is here for another year. Shake on it. — o — ■ I wish more students could have heard

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THE ARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL CLARION 23 time picked tomatoes, planted cabbages, celery, lettuce, squasb, and beets. Mr. Wallace came once to visit us. Our em- ployer seemed well satisfied with our lab- ors, but we were glad to get back again to A. H. S. G. Hommel, ’19. o THE FACULTY. We are proud indeed that one of our faculty who has done so much for the school is now serving his country and us in such a s|)lenditl way. Mr. Cross is now Captain of Company F of the 101st En- gineers, and sailed for the war regions in September with his 250 men. We feel a personal interest in his success and well- being, and earnestly hope that he and all his men may return safely to us after the ellicient service they will give. Mr. Fong also has entered his country’s service. He is at Ayer with Battery F, 301st Regiment, Field Artillery. Last August our friend and former teacher, Mrs. Ethel Wood, was married to Mr. Carl B. Conner of Hill, New Hamj)- shire. We certaiidy miss her, but we know our loss is her gain, or at least Mr. Con- ner’s gain, and with all our hearts we wish her happiness in her new home. We welcome several new teachers, whom we hope already realize that we are glad to have them with us: Miss O’Neill and Mr. Sullivan to the Commercial Department; M iss Douglas and Miss Bigelow to the English Department; Miss Hyde to the Science Department; Miss Rand to the Latin Department. Although we shall not be fortunate enougb to bave Miss Heard come to us as our musicaF director, we are glad she is living in Arlington, and hope she will visit us often. HOUSEHOLD CHEMISTRY. The new course in Household Chemistry, a required subject in the Household Arts course, but an elective for any Jutiior or Senior girl, is an endeavor to apply chem- istry to the home. Most of the mathematics and equation part of chemistry is elimin- ated and the experimental work brought as close to the home as possible. Experiments are such as: the study of the simjjle ele- ments; the conq)arative costs of cooking by gas and electricity; the testing of milk and foodstulls; the slutlying ami detecting of atlulterations in food; the chemistry of combustion, etc. No ])ievious scientific training is required to lake this course, and for practical utilitarian value the study is surely worth while. o IT BAYS TO ADVERTISE. A few weeks ago we witnessed a very interesting and also successful advertising campaign in our school. The blackboards on one Monday morning were arrayed in all their glory with catchy ads. lor our high school j)aper, I’liE Clarion. The ad- vertising continued for a whole week, one day’s ads. leading up to the next, and fur- nishing the school from day to day with amusement as well as food for thought. It brought results, for we diil belter on our subscriptions than last year. The dials in the front hall gave the week a fitting climax to the canq)aign. There was a dial for each class in school, and through these dials our school was told how each was doing as to subscrip- tions. Where were the budding hopes of the Arlington High, the Freshman class? They lagged (juite far in the rear of the other classes, but we are hoping for something better from them in the future.

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THE ARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL CLARION the lecture on “England’s Women in War Work.” Miss Kingman knew her subject thoroughly and spoke well. The slides were new, clear, and apropos of the pres- ent time. I hope that we may hear many more lectures as good, for this one was — though instructive — very entertaining. — 0 — ■ If you want to he rohhed of your good name, put it in an umbrella. — o — • The Clarion needs more subscribers. Back us up. See any member of the Board. — o — ■ Freshman’s nursemaids are warned for the last time that they must not obstruct hallways during school hours. — o — I want to be a farmer And at the Frost farm stand. An apple-core clasped in my fist. And a peach-stone in my hand. — o — The season is about far enough ad- vanced so that our girls can change their summer furs for their winter chilTon. — o — The chance for a poor football season is about as scarce as a pug nose in Jeru- salem, isn’t it? — o — ■ When you get to France, fellows, don’t mail us postcards; send us a button olT the Kaiser’s shirt. — o — Congratulations, Mrs. Conner, you gave us the surprise of the season. o Last line M. 64,896 — oh, we forgot it! C. A. Palmer, ’18. OUR ALUMNI. Since the last issue of our Clarion the Class of 1917 has sent forth its members into various fields of activity. Beginning with the school, we have for post-graduates: Ethel Burt, Charles Ken- nedy, Beatrice Young, Fay Brackett, Her- bert Collins, Laura Allen, Ruth Sparks, John Lyons, Parry Reiche, Helen Seasley, Malcolm Dodge, and Grace Donohue. We have in the Navy Whytal Bennett and with Army Joseph Gahm. The following are continuing their edu- cation in higher institutions: David Snow, Milton Estahrook, at Tufts; Nelson Jost, Paul H azeltine, Walter Chamlierlain, Bos- ton University; Harold Pick, Joseph M. Gary, Rose Bennett, Burdett College; Samuel Hatfield, Edward and Theodore Schwamb, Chauncey Hall; Justin McCar- thy, Ralph Stevans, Massachusetts Aggie; James Donnelly, Maine f iiiversity; Gert- rude Viano, Trinity College; John Viets, Stanley Kellogg, Theodore Pierce, Har- vard; Josiah Crosby, Laurence Chellis, Technology; Julia Currier, Wellesley; Carol Massack, Jackson; Constance Tay- lor, Simmons. As far as we know, this is the comjilete list of students of the Class of ’17 at col- lege or continuing their training. Our next issue will take up those working, and also those in the colleges that we have failed to get this time. o HEARD IN A RE.STAURANT. Gentleman: “Do you serve lobsters here?” Waiter: “We serve anyone, sir; sit down.” — Ex. — o — “Can you write shorthand?” “Oh, yes; only it takes me longer.”