Brattleboro Union High School - Colonel Yearbook (Brattleboro, VT)

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PUBLISHED FIVE TIMES A YEAR BY THE STUDENTS OF THE HIGH SCHOOL AT BRATTLEBORO, VT. Volume XVII V JUNE, 1922 . Number 5 BOARD OF EDITORS EDITOR-IN-CI-IIEE .......... HOWARD RICE ASSOCIATE EDITORS LAURA HOADLEY HELEN WOODWORTH LYMAN ADAMS N. ELIZABETH MONROE ASSISTANT EDITORS EVELYN AUSTIN IVIARY BU'l l'ERFIEI.D OLIVE CAPRON MARY GRAIIY RUTH FREDFLRICKSON ETHEL IRISH MARION LAUGHTON EDWIN LINDSEY DOROTHY MILLER VVILLIAM MORETON HARRIET MIIRRAH JOHN PERKINS PHILIP VVI-IEELER Subscription, 551.00 a year in advance. Regular Issue, 25 cents. Yearbook, 40 cents. All Business Communications Should he Addressed Business Manager, TI-IE IJIAI. Q-I1BrattleboI'o, Vt. All other commun- M' ications to the Editor-in-Chief. Entered at Brattleboro, Vermont, Post Oliice as Second-class Matter. Naimtnscuol Sv rourmeu mxulson mai w s 4 x I . 2 Pfss ASSUCIMIQXX CONTENTS Page Cover Design by Harriet Murrah '22 Dedication .......................... l Pictures, Faculty, Dial Board 2 Editorials .................. . . . 3 Graduation Program . . . . . . 4 To Doris Wincliestei' ................ 5 President's Address .................. 5 The Immigration Question, Class Essay 5 Seniors .......................,...... 6 Some Aspects of the Coal Situation, Class Oration ..............,....... 10 Class History ................,....... ll Pictures, S. A. S. Officers, Student Council, etc. ....................... I2 Class Prophecy ...................... l4 Pictures, Orchestra, Mikado ........ l6 Glimpses of Old Brattleborough, Ivy Oration ............................ 20 Class Song .......................... 17 Last Will and Testament .... I8 Ivy Ode ....,............. IS Intimate Glimpses .. 23 School Notes ..... 21 Jokes .................. . . . 22 Athletics ................ . . . 23 Pictures, Athletic Teams .. 24 Exchange Comments .... . .. 25 Exp oem. A SUCCESSFUL YEAR As We look back over The DIAL of this year, we feel that it has been successful in many ways. The financial success has made possible an enlargement in the size of the paper and a consequent increase of material. The DIAL has met with the admiration and approval of other school papers. But far greater success than either of these is the fact that the school as a whole has shown an interest in The DIAL and has taken an active part in the work. The pupils have helped in countless ways. The work of the literary contribu- tors can not be too highly praisedg while every joke contributed has had a bearing on the success of the magazine. The board is especially grateful to the commercial students and to Miss Glazier, who have willingly type-written copy on all occa- sions. Nor must mention be omitted of the boys who have assisted the circulation manager, or the students who helped with the candy sale play. 'Besides this, Monroe, whose work, notably on the liter- ary department, has contributed in no small measure to the success of The DIAL, Her excellent taste and literary judgment, her unusual knowledge of writing, and the in- spiration she has given to DIAL writers, have combined to produce one of the best literary departments that the DIAL has ever had. Friendship with Miss Monroe has brought untold pleasure and inspira- tion to the 'board members. In Miss Mon- roe's leaving BQ H. S., not only The DIAL board, but the whole school, is losing a valuable member. There are many features that this board has introduced that they hope to see con- tinued. Among them are the Parva Sed Aptag the Book Chat, which offers a splen- did opportunity for interesting students in good books, and the plan of having a dif- ferent cover for each issue. We hope, too, that the board may continue to have the use of Room 4. This has been a great privilege and convenience, which the board much -appreciates. at the time of the school much credit is due Miss There are also many ways in which The DIAL may be improved. One of these is in the enlargement of the subscription list. Not only does The DIAL need the extra source of income, but the quality of material in the magazine warrants more subscribers. We suggest to the next year's board that they set five hundred subscrib- ers as their goal. It is our desire th-at The DIAL may have more cuts, and We expect that this will be perfectly possible with the addition of a course in freehand drawing to the high school curriculum. We hope that the importance of the school magazine, and the services of the board members may be recognized even more. Though we do not expect the board to receive any banquets, trips, yells, sweaters, or the publicity that the ath- letic teams receive we do suggest that they receive a small token of recognition- per- haps an attractive pin or some other sym- bol of membership on The DIAL board. CHANGES RECOMMENDED A committee of students, working with Miss Henshaw and Miss Tucker, has rec- ommended tothe school several changes in the silver B system and matters closely related to it. One of the most important changes is the requirement that, to obtain a silver B, a pupil must earn at least three units for scholarship aIId three units for extra-curricular activities. The justice of this is 'easily seen-it prevents -a pupil ob- taining a B merely for extra-curricular ac- tivities or merely for scholarship. It rec- ognizes the value of both high scholarship and participation in activitiesg and em- phasizes the need of all-around and broad-minded boys and girls. Some have objected to the scholarship regulation on the ground that it will deprive Inany of the B. What does it mean ?-that for one year a student shall attain an average of 80 per cent in four subjects. Certainly this is not requiring very much. Further- more, in -an institution whose primary pur- pose is scholarship, should any award whatsoever disregard scholarship? Another recommendation is that each year the faculty and S. A. S. president ap- point a committee of three students and one faculty member to serve as a nomin-at- ing committee for all school offIces for the year. The members of this committee are to be chosen for their broad-mindedness, fair judgment, and loyalty to the school. Being chosen for the Whole year, the com-

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THE FACULTY THE DIAL BOARD

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4 mittee will be able to watch the Work of the prospective nominees, and will conse- quently be able to undertake better the great responsibility of nominating students for different oftices. Many times in the past, the nominating committee has been appointed at the last minute and has hur- ridly nominated candidates, the result is an unwise election. It is hoped that the proposed nominating committee will abol- ish this difficulty and bring about a fair distribution of offices. It has also been recommended that the choice of The DIAL editor-in-chief be left to the board instead of the school. This, it is hoped, will avoid the choosing of an editor merely for his popularity, in total that they disregard of his ability. The board mem- bers are those who are best acquainted with the abilities of their fellow-editors and they, too, are the Ones who must work with the editor-in-chief. Is it not just should choose him? An analogy with the football team helps to explain the situation. The football captain is not chosen by the school, but by the team mem- bers Who have worked with him and know his abilities. There are other minor changes recom- mended, too, but these three are the most important. All have been carefully con- sidered by the committee and at the bot- tom of each is the same purposefthe good of the school. In connection with all these matters, it is fitting to mention the Work of Miss Hen- shaw, especially in connection with the silver B. She originated the plan, Carried it out, and has willingly done a large part of the work connected with it. In all this she has had not thought of DCYSUU-31 gain- but only the best interests of B. H. S. In fostering the silver B plan, Miss Henshaw is rendering services of primary impor- tance to the school. CHOICES The seniors often hear it said that Com- mencement is a time when they must make various choices. Not only Commencement time, but Our Whole life will be filled with options of every kind and description. One of the most important is the choice of friends. This is a tremendous responsi- bility, because of the influence that friends have over us. If We choose the right kind of friends, that iniiuence will be good, but if we choose the Wrong kind, it will be evil, I1Ve must select our friends for their sympathy with our ideals and aspirations, and for their desirable qualities, such as their truth, trustworthiness, and upright- ness. We must not adopt friends rashly without consideration, On the other hand We should not be too cautious and suspect everyone. There is no better advice to fol- low than that of Marcus Aurelius, The tithe tal Worth of a man is the Worth of the things to which he devotes his life. It will also be necessary for us to choose a life-Work. Though We shall naturally think of compensation, this should be a minor consideration. First we must,con- sider our adaptability and training for the Work. One does not expect to see a cow fly, a cow is not adapted to flying. In the same Way one who has been trained for one trade could not be expected to pursue an entirely different one. We should take into consideration the pleasure that the work will bring us-shall We be contented and eager to advance, or dissatisfied and uninterested in the fwork? We should think of the service to others our profes- sion affords. If We feel that our work is adding to the beauty or the betterment of the World, We shall enjoy it the more. As We reach the responsibilities of voters, there Will be many important decisions to make. Above all, We must avoid the dan- gers of the mob spirit. Though listening to the counsel Of others, We must be true to ourselves and be ready at all times to de- fend our honest convictions. This idea is splendidly embodied in a passage from Emerson's Self-Reliance : What I must do is all that concerns me, not what the people think. This rule, equally arduous in actual and in intellectual life, may serve for the whole distinction between great- ness and meanness. It is the harder be- cause you will always iind those who think they know what is your duty better than you know it. It is easy in the World to live after the WOrld's Opinion, it is easy in soli- tude to live after our own, but the great man is he who in the midst of the crowd keeps With perfect sweetness the indepen- dence Of solitude. Throughout life We shall be called upon to choose between what is right and what is Wrong, what is good and what is evil. If our high school course has done nothing else, let us hope that it has taught us to choose wisely and judiciously. THE C. I. P. A. You have doubtless noticed on the pre- ceding page the insignia Of the Central In- terscholastic Press Association, The DIAL has recently joined this organization of school publications of the United States, which is fostered by the University of Wis- consin. The purpose Of this organization is to unite the secondary school publica- tions Of America for the four-fold purpose Of maintaining high standards of scholastic journalism, promoting mutual cooperation in the solution of problems of the editors and business managers of the member pub- lications, providing the desirable publicity for the schools which they represent, and encouraging friendly relations between members, There are many benefits from member- ship in the organization. All members re- ceive copies of The Scholastic Editor, a bulletin devoted solely to the interests of high school journalism. A service bureau criticizes member publications and advises as to policies and improvements. Besides this, the C. I. P. A. holds special contests in news and editorial writing, and holds an annual convention. The DIAL is the first magazine in Ver- mont to become afliliated with the C. I. P. A. The editors feel that The DIAL has made a big step forward. BRATTLEBORCTI-I-IGH scHooL GRADUATION CLASS or 1922 Prudential Committee of Incorporated School District: Rev. E. Q. S. Osgood, Chairman, Dr. A. I. Miller, Judge A. F. Schwenk. Teachers of Brattleboro High School: Principal, MR. 'ERNEST R. CAVERLYQ As- sistant Principal, Mlss MARY D, HENSHAW, Miss M. ELIZABETH BAGG,' MR. EARL AQ BRAMAN, Miss HELEN E. BROWN, MR. ALLAN G. EKSTROM, Miss MAUDE GLAZIER, NTISS ANTOINETTE IETTE, MRs. LUCY LAZELLE, R. N., Miss N. ELIZABETH MONROE, Miss HELENE MO0RE,' Miss ETHEL L. OSGOODQ Mr. HOWARD C. PAGEQ. MRs. MAUDE E. SROONER, Miss LoUIsA R. STANTONQ MR. DE-IDRICH STOLTEQ Miss BETHANIA TUCKER, Mlss ETHEL W. WAGG, Miss HELEN A. WALLIS, MR. E. KENNETH WILSON. Officers of the Class of 1922: President, WILLIAM EDWARD MORETON , Vice-President, LAURA ELIZABETH HOADLEYQ Secretary, MARION ESTHER LAUGHTON, Treasurer, JOHN GMHAM PERKINS, Assistant Treas- nrer, DOROTHY ALICE MILLER. Class Motto: To be, not to seem. Class Flower: Red Rose. Class Colors: Red and White. Friday Evening, June I6 JUNIOR PROMENADE AT LAWTON HALL Sunday Evening, fnne I8 BACCALAUREATE SERMON BY REV. C. C. CHAYER AT CENTER CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, EIGHT 0'CLOCK. ' Monday Afternoon, fnne I9 CLASS DAY EXERCISES ON HIGH SCHOOL LAWN, THREE-THIRTY OJCLOCK Tuesday Evening, fnne 20 GRADUATION EXERCISES AT AUDITORIUM, EIGHT o'cDOc1c Wednesday Evening, fnne 21 ALUMNI PARADE AT SEVEN-THIRTY OICLOCK FOLLOWED BY REUNION or THE ALUMNI, HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING. Thursday, fnne 22 CLASS PICNIC AT SPOFFORD LAKE