Bourne High School - Canal Currents Yearbook (Bourne, MA)

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28 CANAL CURRENTS THE PUBLIC SPEAKING CLASS We, the Public Speaking Class of ’34 and ’35, feel that we have established in ourselves by our attendance and ap- plication more poise, stability, and an improved speaking ability. 4 We have given many speeches, read and recited poetry, and even ventured giving a formal debate in our class-room. A few were brave enough to speak in public! On the evening of February 15, four of the class debated before the Bourne W. C. T. U. on the subject, “Resolved, that the sale of intoxicating liquors should be prohibited in this town.” The debate was apparently enjoyed by everyone present. Those who took part were Henrietta Stockley, Florence Christopulos, Arthur Allen, and Bertha Merritt. Margaret Reynolds acted as chairman. We believe that we have improved in our public speaking sufficiently so that we shall be able to give a public perform- ance beside taking charge of one of the school assemblies. Through our training we hope to be able to talk before a group of people effectively, and with poise and self- assuredness. Bertha Merritt, ’36. SHAWME ORCHESTRA On June 2, 1935, the Shawme Orchestra attended the third annual convention of the New England Music Festival Association which was held at Hampton Beach, New Hamp- shire. Our orchestra received high honors there. Since school opened in September, the orchestra has played at several functions. The highest praise should be given to Mr. Querze who has worked tirelessly to make this group of young musicians into a fine organization. The officers of the orchestra this year are: — Leader — Mr. Adolf Querze. President — Aili Tyback. Secretary-Treasurer — Constance Mullaly. The members of the orchestra are:

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CANAL CURRENTS 27 7. The following assemblies were held this year. Each one was supervised by a member of the faculty: COLUMBUS DAY — Mr. Stahura supervising. The Rev. Charles Hutchinson of Sagamore spoke on Columbus and the need of young adventurers for the future. CHRISTMAS — supervised by Mr. Coady. The new mov- ing-picture camera was used for the first time, and a few reels showing our football team in action were shown. An original sketch — “School Daze” — was presented by some mem- bers of the school. LINCOLN’S BIRTHDAY— supervised by Miss Dill. Sev- eral pupils read selections pertaining to Lincoln’s life. Rich- ard Cristofori was the big star of the program! Barbara Harris, and Frederick Hepditch gave two musical selections. THE THANKSGIVING DAY PROGRAM was supervised by Miss Marr. The special feature of this program was a group of harmonica selections by our harmonica quartette, William Howard, Stanley Cook, Lester Fogg, and Taber Perry. WASHINGTON’S BIRTHDAY— supervised by Miss Com- tois. Many pupils who had never taken part in an assembly program before took part in this one and gave fine perform- ances. The special feature was the singing of a few appro- priate songs by the newly-formed Girls’ Glee Club. 8. Thirteen boys from Bourne High attended the Older Boys’ Conference at Falmouth on March 9. A banquet, and a basketball game were the added attractions of this gath- ering. Albert Johnson and William Hurley played on the basketball team for the Upper Cape, Hurley acting as cap- tain for the group.

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CANAL CURRENTS 29 Violins — A. Tyback, R. Chase, E. Parsinen, B. Harris, P. Davis, F. Anderson, Y. Querze. ’Cello — C. Mullaly, L. Harrison, J. Raymond. Flute — C. Parks, L. Crowell. Oboe — H. Coppi. Bassoon — J. Consoni. Clarinet — B. French, L. Huntley. Trumpet — M. Harrison, V. Handy. French Horn — E. French. Trombone — W. Russell, F. Keene. Tuba — C. Neal. Saxaphones — B. Brownson, R. Davis, R. Harris, R. Foster, E. Rafferty. Piano — H. Lenihan. Percussion — B. Swift, L. Jacobs, L. Burgess, R. Metcalf. THE NEW BUILDING Yes, without a particle of room for discussion we need it. Thirty-six years ago the present high school was built; it was considered gigantic by the awe-inspired members of the student body, who were sixty-five in number. The great main room stretched for seeming miles, making one seem a small, most insignificant sinner, who really had no busi- ness there. But now the scene in the main door during an assembly does anything but indicate spaciousness. The pupils are jammed against the walls, two in a chair, perched upon the window sills until the walls seem to fairly bulge with human- ity. The restless young people and squeaking chairs almost entirely drown out the speaker who fights bravely against his too numerous foes. How can one benefit by or enjoy a lec- ture under such circumstances? Certainly, it is quite im- possible. When the fire destroyed a portion of the building last June, a problem arose as to the wisdom of rebuilding. A new building was decided upon, one which should join the old reconditioned one. The new structure will have many im- provements that will rate it as one of the best schools on the Cape. New plumbing will be installed in the old building. The compressed steam will give us uniform heat throughout the