Arlington High School - Indian Yearbook (Arlington, MA)

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THE ARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL CLARION 17 “It happened, at that particular mo- ment, that an ambitious member of the new Clarion staff approached me for a written “something” for the first, new edition. And, in a moment of inadver- tence, I agreed to do “something.” I am very sure that the request came to me only accidentally, for, I happened to be “that convenient only one on the corridor” at an opportune time; some- body must write something; and, I live next door to where Clarion ideas take, and have taken, form. So, as a result, my writing is only accidental; there- fore, below criticism. “The conclusion of this amounts only to a question and answer superinduced by the quotation mentioned at the start. “Without some immediate stimulus what high school student expresses him- self, as a rule, in Shakespearean verse? Not a great many, we ’ll all admit! Perhaps, it is due to a natural apathy arising from things one must do. What ones of us will keep the Clarion going, now that it has been recreated? Shall we grow lazy and apathetic towards it again ; or shall we advertise it, con- tribute to its financial support, and write for it ourselves? ‘To be, or not to be’ that is the question. It depends on you for its solution.” Miss Riley. “The question is put to us, Do we want the Clarion back? There’s a clamor of yeas. The noes have no hear- ing. Will we pay for it? The chorus is almost as loud. Will we write for it? A saddened murmur sweeps over us. The spirit is willing but a pen is ■so uncertain. Then, too, Ihere’s that awful question even before we begin, What can T write about? If tre Clar- ion comes back, we must make it worth while, but what can we write! We haven’t been to Europe, we haven’t met Mary I’ickford face to face, nor seen ghosts, nor rescued anyone from a burning house. It’s discouraging that none of these suitable things ever hap- pen to us. “But wait! How about the essays we’ve been heading? They discussed — losing a collar button, w ' eairing old clothes, building a furnace fire, yet those bits got into the Atlantic. Isn’t that encouraging? We have collar buttons, old clothes, furnaces, and a multitude of more interesting things. Think of the long coasts on the moonlit hills, the rhythmic swing over the frozen stretches, the sturdy struggle on the football field! Isn’t these a wild, exhilarating joy in these things that our pens can catch? Then there’s the day’s work at school — heartaches and happiness, temptations and triumphs. Every boy and girl has lived through them all; and what one has really felt, the other fellow will like to read. Put them on paper and pass them on. Then, too, we all love fun. Isn’t theme all around us enough of bluffing, of vanity, of shy love-making, and comic conceit to fill our funny columns, if we keep our eyes open? “Let’s see how many of our glowing experiences, whimsical fancies, and odd flashes of humor we can capture for the honor of the Clarion and the en- tertainment of Arlington High. This is one way to make the return of the Clarion a success.” Miss Taber.

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ARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL CLARION Faculty Column Tin faculty lias I m ■« ■ 1 1 having ' visitors of late! The editors. wishiny lu olilain different viewpoints and opinions from the teaching ' stall ' concerniny (lie re vival nf the ( ' i.akh in , have liccn ir reived cordially by all tin teachers. It seems noil to hear lilt name. (’lakiox, ayain. The ] »a ] x»r not onl yives i lie 1 1 n ] i i I s a chance lor self ex pression but it also is a means of creat iny a school spirit. I shall make every ell ' oi I to support the Junior I lass in working out their plains. .Miss Treat- I am highly in favor of the Clarion and hope it reaches the highest point of success. .M iss SiiKim. •’The ( ’la in on is worthy of revival and I feel sure that it w ill he superior to those of preceding years.” Mks. Moi fatt. ' ll seems too had to lone missed the ( lakiox even for a year and I highly approve of the revival. M ISS I » I F TKKWOUTH. livery high school needs and should have a school paper. I am very glad that the Clarion is to In revived, for I feel certain that there is school spirit and enthusiasm enough in Arlington I I iyh School to su]iport a good. live school paper.” Miss Harlow. A magazine written and published by tin pupils of the high school, with records of school activities, bits of fun about each other, and notes concern iny the welfare of graduates, is always an inspiration to other pupils, of in t crest to parents, and is appreciated by otln r schools. Let the yood work y on.” Mil Fowler. It is with yrcat satisfaction that the faculty greets the (’lakiox. The noteworthy fact is that the fulfills want the ( ' lakiox and have taken the initia- tive in reviviny this school paper, so dear to the hearts of the students and yiaduates of Arlinyton lliyli School. We are proud to know that this is a fin fill s ' project, not a I ateliers ' . After all. isn ' t it hi fill -urtiril that counts most in our school as w» ll as in nil schools. ' Yes, there should be teacher-art ivily, too. but it should oc- cupy the hackyround. Students, ex- tend this spirit of self-activity to all forms of school work. Then you may I rove for yourselves that teacher-activ- ity is far more helpful to you in the form of guidance and cooperation that it is in tin 1 form of a pushing appara- tus! .Miss Wakefield. I low yood to yet hack a real school paper, attractive in appearance as well as in content ! ft did seem too bad to have such excellent material presented in such an obscure manner. The Fny lisli and Art Departments are sure to feel the effects of a new interest and secret ambition aroused by lliis kind of paper. Miss Gray. I am pleased to see the revival of the (’lakiox. f think it is a splendid idea providing; the Hnylish teachers don’t have to do all the work. Tf the pupils take part the paper surely will he a success. Miss MriinoCK. Ti i be or not to be. that is the question ' — — I overheard, one day, f i oin a passing student, who, I found out. had been studying Hamlet.” In a way. then, I accounted for tin quo- tation.

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IS THE ARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL CLARION Club Notes DRAMATIC CLUB At the last meeting of the Dramatic Club last year, Florence Amann was elected president for the year 1923-24. The other officers were not elected until September: Paul Winters, Vice-President Ruth Reardon, Secretary Brenton Roberts, Treasurer The Dramatic Club has grown im- mensely during the past year. In the year 1922-23 there were but thirty seven members. This year there are sixty-two members. The meetings are no longer held at the close of school, but the first period on Monday morn- ing twice a month. During the past three months the club has put on three plays: “Make Believe,” in October; “The Medicine Show, in November; and “Miss Mercy,” in December. After the exam- inations the club will begin rehearsals for its big play, which as yet has not been chosen. The money cleared from “The Romancers” of last yea.r was enough to cover the expenses of the plays which have been put on this year. The club is gradually accumulat- ing scenery and properties which are used again and again. Florence Amann, ’25. WINTER CLUB Of course you’ve heard about the Winter Club. Tt bids fair to be a howling success. We’ve had one hike and a skating party and we all enjoyed ourselves immensely. And. by the way, girls, it seems to be a good way to reduce. Miss Treat herself said so! Marjorie Manning ’25. MUSIC DEPARTMENT The Arlington High School has at the present time, live musical organiza- tions. The Mandolin Club, under the direc- tion of Miss Theresa McDermott, played at the Robbins Memorial Town Hall, on December 5, 1923, and the ex- cellent work was worthy of the many complimentary comments received. The Girls’ Band, which made its maiden appearance on Christmas Eve, under the direction of Theron D. Per- kins, deserves the highest praise for its splendid accomplishment. The High School Orchestra is show- ing a most satisfac tory growth. Each student in the school who plays an instrument well is urged to join. The Orchestra can be the means of foster- ing and keeping alive that “school spirit” which is so vital to school wel- fare. Let us place our gifts where they will do the greatest good to the great- est number. Music, more than any- thing else brings a happy, joyful and democratic atmosphere to the school. The Boys’ and Girls’ Glee Club sang Christmas Carols throughout the Build- ing on the last day of school, before the Christmas Recess. The effect was very beautiful and we all felt better for having heard that song the angels sang, “Peace on earth, Good will toward men.” The High School Chorus, assisted by the other musical organizations, will give the Cantata “Rose Maiden,” by Cowen, on May the tenth. The Chorus this year is the best we have had for many years, and the Can- tata promises to be well worth the loyal support of the Community as well as of the school. Grace G. Pierce.