Bristol High School - Green and White Yearbook (Bristol, RI)

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THE (ik 15 liEN AND WHITE -♦ SENIOR NOTES The world’s history has been made up of many important events since September. 1918. among which are the doings of the Senior class of the Colt Memorial High School. In September the fierce struggle which was raging in Europe was reflected in the struggle of the class to suppress its exuberant spirit, in an endeavor to impress upon teachers and undergraduates that 1919 was a model and dignified class. During October the struggle continued and the members of the class imitated the spirit of sacrifice which the Yankee soldiers were displaying in Europe by giving up to the Athletic Association the Columbus Day dance which is usually held by the Seniors. There was great joy throughout November because of the signing, of the armistice, and this joy culminated in the Thanksgiving eve dance, which was greatly enjoyed by all who attended. When, in December. President Wilson went to France to help prepare for peace, the class began rehearsals for the annual Senior play. On December 20 a lecture on “How to Entertain Gentlemen CpMcrs” was delivered in the auditorium by Miss Eva Gwendolyn Hodgdon. before a large and appreciative audience of girls. The Christmas vacation refreshed us after months of struggle and hard work, and in January, while all Europe made festive in honor of President Wilson, the class presented “The Real Thing.” The play was pronounced by all who attended to be the best ever staged by a high school class in Bristol. Miss Charlotte A. Young acted as coach and advisor, and to her is due in great measure the credit for the success. Also, the class wishes to thank Father Damrosch for the interest which he showed and the help which he gave. Following is the list of those who took part in the production : G. Cook. A. Bailey. C. Chace, H. Church. H. Molasky, J. Lee. H. Kinder. B. Farrington. P. Drury and G. Fay. Between the acts a musical program in charge of Miss Lillian Church was ren- dered. It was then that one of the class treasures was unearthed, namely Theresa Morrissey. At this time, the prima-donna-to-be made her first public appearance as a singer. Since then she has been sought after by many societies planning to put on an entertainment, and the class feels very proud to have brought her before the eyes of the public. Also, it feels a little responsibility. and so. would take the liberty to suggest that she not appear in boudoir attire when singing before a select audience. Not much more in the social line took place during January, but on February 28 a very successful and enjoyable dance was given at which there were present many returned soldiers and sailors, former students of the school, who were heartily welcomed by the faculty, members of the class, undergraduates and alumni. One of the features of this occasion was the “dancing by candlelight.” a pleasure-giving innovation for which 1919 must be given credit. In this innovation we followed the example of many men of the present day by departing from the conventional. While the representatives of various nations of. the world were busily at work at the Peace Conference during March and April, the representatives of various families of Bristol were equally busy poring over their books, and accepting with resignation the unreasonable assignments given by seemingly unreasonable teachers. The great strain was relieved only by an extended Easter recess, granted by a kind and considerate School Committee who feared that the Seniors, judging by their pale and sallow visages, would hi- slumbering peacefully “six feet under,” instead of being on the plaform of the C M. H. S. auditorium on the evening of June 26. if they were not given a chance to recuperate. At this time. Miss McCarron. one of our best and most beloved teachers, who is to be married in June, resigned. The Seniors, especially the Latin pupils, were corrv to hear that she was to leave, as she had been friend as well as teacher to them, and all wish her the greatest joy apd happiness in her new life.

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14 TUB GREEN AND WHITE country. Everywhere one sees low one or two-story dwellings, beautiful examples of the high standard of architecture which has been reached, of a style fat more simple and perfect than cotdd possibly have been imagined in the years of tin-past. Around these homes, and true homes they are in the extreme sense of the word, are the gardens. These, too. are simple and artistic, no such gaudy display as often met and hurt the eye of the former artist. This is not all. however—what has taken the place of the cars and motors? There is not a machine in the city! To be sure, the children read in the books of their grandfathers about the great airplanes which in 1928. or thereabouts, carried articles of manufacture besides passengers about the different cities. States and countries, as well as from continent to continent. They also are told of the clever invention of the undersea boats, which played so important a part in the world war of 1914-1918. But. like many other things, as years went by the people had tired of those things which were so common in all parts of the world, and they began to long for something different. Something new. that was the big problem. What could it be. the highest point had been reached in the invention of machines. Each corner of the earth had been visited, and the government was nearly perfect. Styles in dress had been driven back and forth until there was no longer any pleasure either in that or in amusements. People became bored and stupid, they racked their brains—what was to be done? They fully realized that, although human ingenuity seemed to have come to a standstill. the miilenium was not reached. Now. perhaps you can see why. with a bound, everything went back to the simplest form. All the great buildings were torn down, railway tracks were ripped up and destroyed. Everyone gladly welcomed the dawn of the new era of simplicity, as it is called. The movement was really nation-wide, such a thing as had never before been known. Machines and motors of every kind were destroyed. Everything was started afresh. But don’t think for a moment that it was like the primitive life of men; it was vastly different. Everything was carefully planned and laid out. Laws regarding the height of buildings were drawn up. Individuals owned more land than before. Every home had its own gardens, stables, henneries, etc. In fact, each home was a complete establishment it' itself. The people were delighted in the change of affairs, and. within a few years everything was in perfect harmony. The people forgot all of the useless things which had before filled their minds. The beautiful and artistic surroundings had a wonderful effect upon everyone. The life became a real pleasure, not the kind that formerly was considered pleasure. It was very different from that kind which was made up of French heels, silk stockings, clothes in the latest fashion, waved hair, luxurious limousines, of moving pictures, of theatre parties and of trips to Palm Beach and California. The people began to live a life that was full of life, they ceased to spend their time in looking for outside things to amuse them, they amused themselves. It began then to be. and is still a life of perfect happiness, and love for everyone. People love nature—the birds, the trees, the flowers, the brooks and rivers. Spring means more than the putting Oil of a different sort of clothes, the end of the theatre parties, and the arrival of the Easter vacation. There is now not a child who does not grow tin to love horses and cows as well as the dogs and birds. It is a life where deep thinking counts, and. to quote an old proverb, “learning and the result of learning seem to make men fit company for themselves.” Therefore, when all people love learning, when people love perfect health and straightforwardness, when people love all other people and their religion for the happiness it gives them and others, is not the world a bit better than it was some centuries before? And has not the passing of years been of great use toward the advancement of all men? PRISCILLA A. DRURY, ’19. COLT CADETS In 1918 Col. Asa W. Hathaway was appointed by the School Committee to succeed Capt. Fred Straight, as drillmaster of the Colt Cadets. Under his supervision competitive examinations were held as a result of which the officers of the company were appointed. During 1919 the officers were advanced in rank, so that at present they are as follows: Abner H. Bailey. Captain George W. Cooke. 1st Lieutenant William I. Baker. 2nd Lieutenant Ambrose Stuart. 1st Sergeant Edward Ryan. 2nd Sergeant John Walsh, 3rd Sergeant Luciano Capone. 4th Sergeant Harry I. Molasky. 5th Sergeant Charles Chace. Color Sergeant Joseph Kelly, Color Sergeant James B. Lee. Jr.. Corporal F. Serbst, Corporal F red Palmer. Corporal Israel Makowsky, Corporal Harry I. Young. Corporal George Matheson. Corporal James Sullivan, Corporal In April a dance was held which was successful both socially and financially. At present the Cadets are drilling in preparation for the inspection which will be held on Bristol Common Tuesday. June 24th. Little deeds of kindness To teachers now and then Will often raise your standing From a zero to a ten.

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16 THE GREEN AND W H I I E As May has been a month long to he remembered in the annals of the world, because of the presentation of the peace terms to Germany, so it will be long remembered by the members of the class of 1919. C. M. H. S. On May 1 we went on a straw ride to Rhodes. On this evening we had as our guests a few of the promising undergraduates. The trip to Rhodes was enjoyed by all: songs were sung, stories told and school cheers given with a gusto never surpassed on any ball held. The short time spent in the dance hall was most pleasant, but when we left the hall to go to the truck it was raining “cats and dogs.” A few wise ones decided to go home by caT. The rest left in the truck, but those who were sitting under leaks in the canvas top became just a little bit wet, so they alighted at the Union Station and joined the other “wise ones.” Those who came home in the truck often “crow” about the good time they had. but they didn’t have any better time than those who came home in the train, accompanied by ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-cbicken sandwiches and schedule ads? But the gala event of the month was the food sale held in the auditorium on May 10. This was a revival of the former custom of the annual food fair by the high school. The auditorium was tastefully decorated by members of the class, ably assisted by the Juniors. The townspeople most generously contributed money and food, thus showing the great interest which they have in the high school. Resides the sale a program, consisting of instrumental and vocal selections, rendered by pupils of the school, was presented. Also an auction was held, with Mr. Harder as chief auctioneer and Abner Bailey as assistant. They ‘‘said their little say” in so pleasing a manner that few could resist bidding (even Hez bid a whole dollar for a cake), and thus a good sum was realized toward the fund. The suppers were in charge of Miss Josephine Tobin, and to her the class wishes to extend its sincere thanks for the trouble which she took to make the fair successful, when she was so busily engaged by other work. To keep pace with the struggle in Europe, occasioned by the German reception of the peace terms, the boys held a necktie contest. The Misses McGovern. Baron and Pozzi were appointed as judges. The first prize was awarded to Hezekiah Church, whose tic resembled a Russian sunset in Nar-ragansett Bay. Abner Bailey, whose tie was a beautiful shade of green, received second prize. George Cooke received honorable mention for an Alice blue. With June comes graduation. On June 26. twenty-five of the best pupils who have ever entered the C. M. H. S. wilt receive their diplomas. We all look forward to this joyfully—joyfully, yes. but sadly, too. for it means the separation of paths, the undertaking of bigger tasks and the breaking off of delightful association. It is the earnest hope of every member of 1919 to do only those things which will bring credit to Colt High, and to do nothing which will reflect on her glory or teachings. GRACE FAY. 19. CLASS REPORT, ’20 About the middle of the month of January our class enjoyed its first social function of the three years of high school by giving a class dance in the auditorium of the high school. The dance committee elected by the class worked very hard to make the affair a success. Some pupils of the class think that the class has no treasurer this year and oftentimes she has had to make a speech or write a notice on the board, and then without result. The treasurer has also a long list of backsliders who owe a large amount of dues. I wonder what they are doing with their money. On one occasion a member of the class was ill and each member contributed toward a small sum in order to show our kindness. On the departure of Miss McCarron. a member of the faculty, the class decided that instead of robbing our treasury we would all contribute towards the amount for a gift. Our class also showed some patriotism during the last past of our Sophomore year by purchasing three War Saving stamp. During this year the Bookkeeping class has had its woes, as usual, chiefly in trying to get “trial balances” that never balance. Some of the pupils in the employment of Mr. Adams certainly make him suffer financial crashes. VVhen studying Macbeth’s soliloquy each pupil had his own interpretation for it. and one pupil, in reply to Miss Tobin’s question What is Birnam Wood?” answered. He is a general of the Scottish troops.” Also during the Commercial English class the opening of the class with the two-minute speech on Current Events has proved to be very successful in improving the oral English of the pupils. Very interesting speeches have been brought in by Chase. Hugh Kelley and Murphy, who could talk for hours if the time was not limited. On one occasion in Economic class, while discussing some questions. Mr. Hobbs said: “No doubt some day some of these boys will be Presidents. and the boys all sat up straight in their seats putting on a dignified air. but of all these boys Yarlasavctskv sat up the straightest. Fred Serbst and Terrence Murphy arc surely going to be awarded a -medal this year for bookkeeping. 'I hey have at last completed one set of books in a year. The classical side of the class is kept in roars of laughter by the practical jokes that Palmer and Sullivan give- them: by Hill’s intelligent and original (?) questions in geometry: by Joseph Kelley’s prompt responses; by Doran’s vocabulary, and by Walsh’s quiet and demure manner. Once in awhile Palmer surprises the French class by reciting his lesson and Sullivan by keeping quiet. Olive Coggeshall falls from grace occasionallv by not knowing the place. On the whole, the French class could improve by having a little more “pep.” The girls could take first prize in an oratorical contest for low. sweet voices, almost inaudible, unless when whispering. A French Club has been formed where French is spoken “A l’Anglaise.” JULIA DeFELICE.