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

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CANAL CURRENTS, BOURNE HIGH SCHOOL Our Living Room On Christmas Morn “Merry Christmas” is echoed from room to room, and the joy in our hearts rings out a merry peal on this frosty Christmas morn. It is no time for tears or sorrow unless one thinks that somewhere, someone is probably alone and without this wonder- ful Christmas joy that is bring- ing so much happiness to us. We utter a silent prayer for them and continue spreading our good cheer to everyone who happens to be near. The happiest moment of all is the moment when all the mem- bers of the family gather in the living room to take a part in the crowning event of the day. Gaz- ing upon the heavily laden tree with its festive air, silence pre- vails as our eyes fasten upon the shining star on the tip-top of the tree and we silently repeat the message it flickers: “Glory to God in the highest; and on earth peace and good will to- ward men.” Then a mad rush for gifts piled high under the tree and hanging from branches. Laughter and fun are predomin- ant and the living-room is filled with Santas — the joy of giving and then of receiving. There is a scrambling and tearing of gaily covered boxes and the noise of many toys. Everyone is hap- py. Soon the room is empty. Emp- ty of its merriness and cheer. Bits of festive paper and string are strewn about and decora- tions have been torn from the tree in some manner or other. Still glimmers the star with a weary light, but one that shines of hope and love and faith. No, Christmas isn’t just that happy moment of giving and receiving, its message lives throughout the year to come. “Glory to God in the highest, and on Earth, peace, and good will toward men.” Isabel Handy, ’41. My Ideal Of A Home “Home is where the heart is. Peace is where the home is.” My house will not be just a house to me, it will be home and peace. A home is not just a house with four walls, a roof, and a few rooms and windows, not a place where to eat and sleep, but something far more than that. I have read some- where that a man’s home is his sanctuary. This is a very true statement or should be. Very elaborate houses have been built for millions of dollars, but homes are not measured in dollars, or size and shape. Home to me spells peace, happiness, content- ment, and above all, love. My house will not be large in a ma- terial way, but will hold all the joy and love that can be imag- ined. My home will be founded upon love, not marble, and is not love more enduring than any material substance? I hope that my home will be a realization of these ideals. Theda Walker, ’41. Page Nineteen

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CANAL CURRENTS, BOURNE HIGH SCHOOL little tin horn, unaware that her mother was watching her close- ly, Annette had a fleeting thought that he looked a bit silly — but what was she think- ing? Perhaps she was tired. When Rodney had bid her a reluctant good-bye with a prom- ise to visit her the following Monday (he was staying at a hotel in town for the week) and they started for home it was 2 A. M. and Annette was a bit glad to get away from all the noise. In the car she squeezed her mother’s hand. “I’m so happy,” she sighed. “Mother looks a lit- tle worried,” she thought vague- ly but comforted herself with the thought that she too was tired. At school the next few days Annette, called upon more than once by the teacher was caught gazing dreamily out of the win- dow. On Monday afternon she wait- ed patiently, dressed in her best. When at last his large tan road- ster drove up to the house she saw that he had another lady with him. She was about his age, well-dressed, and cleverly “made-up”. Annette admitted that they made a handsome couple. It was like a nightmare when she heard those fateful words but she could think about it now and even laugh a little over it. Rodney was saying, “This is my wife — Gladys.” The world seemed to tumble about her and for a moment she thought that she would faint. Strange that she hadn’t imagined him married before. It was almost impos- sible! Then a great noise was heard outside and the front door opened wide. It was Joe Hodges (dear old Joe). He poked his big bulk inside and yelled, “Hey An- nette, c’mon for a ride.” Making a few hasty apologies to her guests, she rushed out into the waiting “Ophelia” and they chugged noisily off. Rodney, upon leaving stood for a moment staring fixedly at his car. It looked a bit strange, and why? — All four tires were flat to the ground! Dolly Federici, ’39. Driving Carefully Today many lives are lost as a result of automobile accidents throughout the United States. Most of these accidents are due to reckless driving. Some drivers continue to vio- late the rules of safe driving, and not until an accident oc- curs, killing or injuring some- one, do such drivers realize the necessity of obeying traffic laws. Recently on the Cape one man was killed when a car went off a curve at high speed, crashed into a telephone pole and rolled down a bank. Such accidents have occurred again and again, and most certainly could have been prevented by more careful driving. We are indeed thankful to man who has given to us auto- mobiles, a great means of trans- portation. All men should co- operate in making this a safe means of transportation. Georgia Christopulos, ’40. Page Eighteen

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CANAL CURRENTS, BOURNE HIGH SCHOOL Eating Your Way Into Athletics The title, ‘‘Eating your way in- to athletics”, does not mean that one must eat heavily to be a good athlete. If this were so, there would soon be a shortage of food in this country, as nearly nine out of every ten persons would like to be a good athlete. There are champions in all sports, — some men, some women, some boys, and some girls. They did not get to be champions by being the largest eaters in the world, but by following a rigid healthful diet and by training steadily. They get their bodies into shape for practice, first by living on their diet. One cannot call eating pastry a good diet just be- cause of the number of calories per day. This is just like put- ting gasoline into a car. It is soon used up. Instead, one must eat solid foods — foods that con- tain calories plus vitamins. Diet plays an important part in the makeup of an athlete; so watch your diet. Heavy eating usually results in putting on fat, and not many champions are plump. Fat is just like extra baggage. You carry this extra baggage around but don’t make any extra profit; so, get rid of your fat. Now that I’ve attempted to ex- plain the title, try it and see how it works. Tom Young, ’40. On A Tramp Steamer With our things in duffle bags we walked towards Pier 11, where tied to the dock was a small black tramp steamer, the “John Hancock”. As we went up the gangplank our coming was reported to the captain. After being shown to our cabins where we put our dun- nage under our bunks, we went out in time to see the harbor- master leaving, after giving the captain the clearance papers. Orders were given, dock hands loosed the bow and stern lines, and slowly we swung out from the dock into the dusk, bound for South America. Going to bed, after playing a few games of poker, we fell asleep rocked by the waves. The next morning was clear and was spent in exploring the ship. The days passed quickly and pleasantly. Occasionally we would sight another vessel or see fleets of fishing boats. For two days we were in a southeaster, which with rain, sleet, and wind made life almost unbearable. We spent much time those days watching the sailors whittle out things, or make small boats which they put into bottles. The eighth day out we sighted the port of Rio de Janeiro, our des- tination, and our journey was over. Kirby Hayes, ’40. Page Twenty