Arlington High School - Indian Yearbook (Arlington, MA)

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THE ARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL CLARION 13 School Activities H. M. S. PINAFORE The Glee Clubs certainly did “shine on the night of January 30tli. Such a production has never been seen and probably never will be seen again in the history of Arlington. It is true that this same production was given several years ago, but that performance included outside talent, while this year ' s cast was entirely of tin school— either members or graduates. The cast of principals is to be con- gratulated on their fine work. Dan Hooley carried off the character of an “English Lord” in an admirable manner. Carl Settele made a very efficient Captain Corcoran. Joe Ennis displayed the possession of a wonderful natural voice. We hope that Joe will develop his ' vocal powers to the best of his ability. Ken Call played up to the hard part of Dick Deadeye in a wonderful man- ner. We want to thank Anna Fellows (Pridham) for devoting her time and talent to the enrichment of the pro- duction. Mary Schrode made an entrancing Little Buttercup. Bob Thompson looked “cute” in his costume. Paul Corcoran, Bob Sproule and James Baston played minor roles to perfection. Alice Devine scored an encore with her “Sailor Hornpipe” dance. Her im- itation of Sir Joseph was especially clever and won her the applause of the audience. Joe Ennis and Anna were perhaps at their best in the duet “Farewell My Own,” but it is hard to pick their best piece. The remaining members of the Bovs’ and Girls’ Glee Clubs took the parts of Sir Joseph’s Sisters, Cousins, and Aunts. By an unfortunate mistake Carl Bin- nig’s name was followed by ’27. This should have been ’2 i. Marion Mortenson did a credible piece of work at the piano. The Business and Advertising end of the produceitno was taken care of by Mr. Robinson and Claude Higgins. Miss Sydnor was the Dramatic Coach and her coaching made a decided change in the conversations. Mrs. Stella Marek Cushing was Stage Director. And of course — Miss Pierce was Musical Director. The receipts were much more than anticipated and after paying all bills a considerable sum has been left for the Music Fund. C. A. II. CROSS COUNTRY Our harriers, the New 1 England Champions, were awarded with the varsity “A” and certificates bv the Athletic Association and presented with miniature silver track shoes by the local Post of the American Legion. The boys who received these rewinds were: Frank Vossahlik, ’25, Manager; John Walsh, ’25, Captain; “Jerry” O’Neil, ’26, Captain Elect; Ellsworth Brown, ’26; Roy Perkins, ’25; Roswell Eldridge, ’26; Del Everett, ’27; Cliff Merrill, ’26. “Jerry” O’Neil was then elected to lead the Red and Gray outfit to another victory in 1925-26.

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THE ARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL CLARION 12 himself iti digging a hole in the ground with his heel. Did you ever try writing — for the magazines or something?’’ she inquired, abruptly. “Why, no,” replied Jason, slowly. This was a brand new idea. He turned it over in his mind. “No-o, I never though of doing that. Never occurred to me. Rather a good idea, though. But — I don’t know — ” Obviously Jason was still flounder- ing. You see, he, along with quite a few other people, liked to be informed beforehand when he was going to meet an idea. He wanted to know what to say to it. “Anyhow I couldn’t very well. Be- cause, even though I do get good ideas, the minute I take a pen in my hand to write a letter or something 1 can’t think of a thing — not a thing!” “That’s easily fixed,” cried the girl enthusiastically — she was really a very enthusiastic person 1 can write for you. I know shorthand work as a “stenog” — and you can talk while I write it down.” ‘But,” objected Jason, rather lamely, the stories mightn’t lie any good. How do we know they would be accepted? You might have all your work and trouble for nothing.” The girl didn’t bother answering his protests. She said, “Listen. Doesn’t this sound important — Miss Barbara O’Donnell, private secretary to the fa- mous author- — why, what is your name, anyway? To think I’ve been sitiing here talking to you all this time and T don’t even know your name!” “Jason Jefferson,” he answered, watching to see if she’d smile or say, how odd!” as people generally did. .Jason Jefferson,” she repeated, only smiling a little bit. “How nice. It jingles sort of.” “I’m not doing this stenographing just to be nice, you know. If you do get famous, 1 want you to promise me a job as private secretary. Promise?” Sure,” laughed lie. But you’ll have to wait quite a while for your pay. How about a half share in whatever 1 get— that would be fair, wouldn ' t it? And say, I don ' t know your name yet, either.” Barbara O’Donnell, 1 told yon once. That offer of yours — do you really mean it? 1 warn you. I’m trying to make all I can out of you?” “Of course I mean it.” “Then let ' s get started as soon as possible. Tomorrow at half-past six here — will that be all right? I’ve got to go now. Good night.” “Good night, private secretary.” That next night and many nights thereafter the two sat on the park bench, Jason talking rather siowly, choosing his phrases carefully, while Barbara’s pencil flew over the pages. When at length the story had been typed — it was quite a long one— it was placed carefully in an envelope and mailed to a well-known publisher. Strange to say, the publisher not only accepted the manuscript but gave Jason a considerable sum of money and a contract for three others of the same length. Jason’s fame was soon established and his name made — well, if not ex- actly a household word — a very famil- iar one to the American public. And Barbara, you ask? Did lie marry her and live happily ever after? No, my readers, he did not, for two reasons;: first, young men have an an- noying habit of not falling in love with every girl that does them a gooo turn and, second, (this is the chief reason) I hate sentimental endings. Martha Barkis, ’ 27 . i I i C L tk to of tie rlP Lit I (OS I ■Jill per] .1 ler ilat J(

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THE ARLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL CLARION EXCHANGES The comments which we have made cover only a very small portion of the magazines we have received but we appreciate the courtesy of all the edi- tors who exchange with us. The Megaphone , Dean Academy. Your alumni department is the most complete we have found in any of our exchanges. Couldn ' t you have a few more editorials? The Advocate , Needham, Mass. You have very commendable, humorous car- toons. The Red (end (hag, Lynn, Mass. The material you obtain for your paper is nothing short of marvelous! The Meteor, Berlin, N. H. Your pub- lication of an Industrial Edition is very novel and interesting. The Herald, Holyoke, Mass. Your club notes are your strong points. More jokes and class notes would improve The Herald. The Live Wire, Xewlmry, Yt. A very complete paper for its size. The Register, Burlington, Yt. We admire your exchange department es- pecially, although the whole magazine deserves much credit. The Record, Winchester, Mass. Your jokes are few. Where are your ex- change comments? Latin School Register , Boston, Mass. The various departments are very well taken care of, but we think a page of humorous class notes would be inter- esting. The Spaulding Sentinel, Barre, Yer- mont. The short story, “What Was It? A Mystery,” was in every way worthy of the prize it took. The Periscope, Bridgewater, Mass. There are some very interesting arti- cles in your Latin and French Depart- ments. Why not group all your ad- vertisements together at the end of the magazine? The Partridge, Duxbury, Mass. We enjoyed your short stories immensely. E. . S. Record, Boston, Mass. Your exchange column is one of the finest we have ever seen. The Minneivaslcan. The only fault we can find with your paper is the arrangement of the advertisements, but your exceedingly humorous “Chest Ex- pander, almost atones for it. The Imp, Brighton, Mass. We en- joyed your “Rhymes and Jingles” de- partment very much. The Profile, Plymouth, X. H. The Meteor, Bangor, Maine. The Beacon, Gloucester, Mass. Packer Current Items, Packard In- stitute. The Graphic, Amherst II. S. H. C. I. Scroll, Charlestown, Me. Student ' s Revieiv, Northampton. Mass. M. H. S. Review, Medford, Mass. The Laurel, Farmington, Me. Rent ' s Hill Breeze, Kent’s Hill, Me. The Pilgrim, Plymouth, Mass. Student ' s Pen, Pittsfield, Mass. Reflector, Woburn, Mass. Argus, Worcester, Mass. Register, Burlington, Yt. Philomath, Framingham, Mass. Voice, Concord, Mass. Olympian, Biddeford, Mass. Mi) Tor , Dedham, Mass.