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

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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

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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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30 CANAL CURRENTS old and new buildings. That will put an end to uncertainty, and cold draughts on the back of the neck, which were for- merly remedied by fur coats only! The new “gymnatorium” will be the greatest attraction of the structure. For basketball games, there will be ample space for two rows of seats along the walls, and also enough space to allow the players to play to their utmost capacity without falling into the laps of the spectators. This will re- lieve the nerves of the ladies who are always in fear of hav- ing their hats, not to mention their heads, knocked off by the hard-flung, inflated ball. But best of all will be the new laboratory. It will be par- ticularly welcome after the crowded, inconvenient laboratory pesT fwo