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

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14 THE GREEN AND WHITE The Silent Call” ............... Probation “One Glorious Day” ................ Saturday “Forbidden Trail”.....Hope St. (At Recess) “Success or Failure” ............. Seniors Blossom Time” -------------- Graduation Let’s Go” 1.15 “The Circle” ........... Complete Failure “Fables .......... Excuses for Tardiness Way Down East” .....Stage (in Auditorium) “Where is My Wandering Boy” Easterbrooks “Peck’s Bad Boy”............. Doran (Ed.) By LOUIS EVANS. BASE BALL At the close of last year’s base ball season, Stetson Clowes was elected manager for the coming season and Carmin2 Bruno captain. Practice started early in March, with a large squad of candidates. These were thinned out. however, by Profs. Wisbev and Thompson, the coaches, until only 12 remained to represent the Colt High School on the diamond. Monev was raised to defray expenses by selling pins and arm bands. We lost our first game to St. Marv’s School on the common. April 25, 14-4. We won our next game, which was at Central Falls, April 28, 9-7. Our next game was with Warwick, May 2. which was lost, 15-7. A week later we defeated Warren, 14-10. On Wednesday, May 10, we went to South Kingston where we were defeated 14-7. Our next game was played at Bliven Field, the use of which was kindly granted by the management of the Bristol Base Ball Association. Here we defeated St. Joseph’s High School of Newport, May 16. 9-8, and South Kingston, May 24, 6-3, which was their first defeat of the season, and Colt's first victory over them in four years. We defeated Central Falls in a return game. May 26. 9-6. The following games remain to be played : June 2—Warwick at Warwick. June 6—St. Joseph’s High at Newport. June 9—Barrington at Barrington. June 13—New Bedford at Bristol. June 16—Barrington at Bristol. June 20—Wa-ren at Warren. Open—Alumni. The Joke Editor will be pleased to explain any of the jokes not understood. They stood on the bridge at midnight. And he tickled her face with his toes; But he was only a mosquito. And the bridge was the bridge of her nose —Ex. Why is a girl like a pencil?” “I don’t know.” “Because every fellow should have one of his own and not borrow the other fellow’s.”—Ex. The editor may dig and toil Till his finger-tips are sore; But some poor boob is bound to say “I’ve heard that joke before.”—Ex. First Freshie: “They say a cat has nine lives.” Second Freshie: “That’s nothing.” First Freshie: “Why isn’t it?” Second Freshie : “Why a frog croaks every night.”—Ex. A woodpecker lit on a freshman’s head And settled down to drill; He bored away for an hour or more, And then he broke his bill.”—Ex. A freshman stood on the burning deck, But as far as we can learn He stood with perfect safety, He was far too green to burn.—Ex.

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THE GREEN AND WHITE 13 Seem to pierce your thumping heart. Then your knees begin to shake. As though you were in the midst of a great earth-quake. But by this time your piece is through, And with a heartfelt sigh you recede from view. CATHERINE F. FAY, ’25. CLASS NOTES Nearly four long years ago a number of young students appeared at the doors of the Colt High School bright and early. They were as small and just as good as fairies are supposed to be. It was the Class of 1922. During their first year they gave a party in the Trinity Parish House, chaperoned by Miss Young and Miss Sisson, their class advisors. With the courage of lions they invited the Seniors. The party was a brilliant success. • By the next fall this class had become so learned that they were now Sophomores. When a Hallowe’en party to be given by the three upper classes was proposed, the Cass of 1922 was there to do its share. Members of the Class were everywhere, flitting here and there, ha d!v beinnr noticed, for they were just as tiny and quiet as they had been the preceding October. When the first day of May dawned clear and warm, the class was to be found in front of the beautiful high school readv for a May walk. There being no school that day, the May walk was turned into a picnic. While down at Poppasquash Point where the ever-watchful eyes of the Seniors and Juniors could not pry. these young people indulged in sports that they had forfeited when they had been raised to the high and esteemed state of Sophomores. The next February there was a very heavy snow-fall. All day there were faint whispers of “sleigh-ride.” At 1.15 plans were made for a sleigh-ride. That evening every member of the class appeared, bundled up like Eskimos. They waited and waited, and waited, and still they waited, but thmr coaches did not arrive. Finally the telephone rang. “We could have the sleighs but no horses.” They would not go far without horses. The class disbursed heavy-hearted, but still with hopes of a ride the next evening. But it did not come. Again they went on a May walk. The sun broke through the clouds like a ball of fire. The Juniors were happy as they walked briskly along. It was not long before they walked more briskly to find shelter, for Fate had decreed against them. The rain fell heavily and steadily, while the class took refuge on the piazza of the Potter house. At last it stopped and they hurried for home and dry clothes and then school. Then came the “Prom.” The most successful one ever given. It was in honor of the Seniors, but Sophomore and Freshmen were there and enjoyed themselves immensely. But best of all was the Senior year. It brought a greater wealth of dignity, sophistication and managing ability. This wonderful class gave its first dance October 28, 1921. It was a great success. Another dance was given January 27, 1922. and if possible it was more brilliant than the one before. Then came the Food Fair! The Cass of 1922 worked as i't had never worked before. These still small people fluttered about decorating, delivering, and doing errands until the auditorium was so transformed that it could not be recognized. Good work never goes unrewarded and this did not. On April 28, the Juniors gave a “Prom in our honor. Although the Seniors had not grown in height thev certainly had in dignity (Juniors note). Thank you, Juniors, for the splendid time you gave us. Now a number of the gifted actors and actresses of the Juniors and Seniors are rehearsing a play for our benefit. It is to be given in Tune and it will be like everything else we have given, at least in the money line. The Class of 1922 will soon be gone and before many of them lies a glorious future when their names will be spoken of with reverence and awe. REGINA M. MORRIS, ’22. -----o------ PLAYS AND PLAYERS OF C. M. H. S, PLAYS PLAYERS “Little Minister” .............. Edgett “Cat and Canaries” ............ Glee Club “The Old Nest” ....... Mr. Strong’s Office “Danger Ahead” .................. Exams

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THE GREEN AND WHITE 15 G. Goff (Latin)—“Miss Sou’.e, what are we going to have on Friday?” Miss Soule—“What do we generally have on Friday?” Stage w hisper in back of room—“Fish.” Serbst (imitating fire alarm)—Hm-m-m-m-m-m-M-M-M-M. Mr. Wisbey—“There may not be a fire here, Serbst, but someone is going to be put out.” Miss Sisson—“When you go home, ask some of your fathers and mothers.” McGrath—“I've got Treasure Island in my pocket.” Miss Soule—“Does anyone know anything of Edgett’s history?” Mr. Thompson (to noisy line waiting for drink)—“If you want a drink, keep your mouth shut.” Scene—Room 1. Joke Editor is seen sitting at his desk, looking as if he has lost his best friend. Pupil, rushing in: “Oh, listen to this—” Joke Editor: “Be quiet. I’m trying to be funny.” Teacher: “Please bring in some material for arguments tomorrow.” “Hank” McGrath : “All right, I’ll bring in a pair of boxing gloves.” D. Dunbar: Doe's John Jay have to go in the notebook?” C. Serbst: “Every knight had to have a lady on his shield so Geraint brought Enid. D. Wall: “If you ever had a mother, go and see ‘Over the Hill.’ ” Miss Stanton: (watching Pozzi scan some poetry on the board)—“What is the matter with Pozzi’s second foot?” Teacher: “St. Angelo, will you please get in your own desk?” Mr. Crosby: “Whenever you answer a gentlemen you must say ‘Yes Sir.’ Do you understand?” Freshie: “Uh-Huh.” —Ex. Miss Blake: “Now let’s hear what the check says.” Miss Sisson: “A man like that, that standls still, never gets ahead.” History teacher: “What was the Civil War about?” Sleepy student: “About 1861.” Miss Sisson: “What technical term do lawyers use?” Gilroy : “Er—er—six months.” M. King (Geog.): “You get pork from pigs and other animals.” Teacher: “What do they need most in Russia ?” Wise boy : “Barbers !”—Ex. Miss Sisson (arranging for a debate): “I want each boy to have a girl.” (That sounds reasonable.) Sophomore: “Where can I get a book of the names of the Unknown Dead?” James Ruggiero (at class meeting): “Suppose you put the paTonesses on the board so we can take a look at them.” Miss Booth (giving an account of her dog): “He grew blind in one eye and could not hear out of the other.” Miss Soule: “No more sharpening of pencils.” (Five minutes later Edgett walks up to the sharpener.) Miss Soule: “Edgett, do you remember what I told you?” Edgett: “Oh, have you forgotten too?” D. Dunbar (History): “Conan Doyle’s theory is that when you die you don’t die.” Scene—State House. Wennerstrand (after climbing six flights of stairs): “Is it the upper or lower house we are going to?” Miss Sisson (looking down to ground floor) : “It must be the upper house.” -----o------ THEY SAY HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF Can you imagine: Clowes as Napoleon? Paine as a Knight of the Round Table? Pozzi as Columbus? Gilroy as George Washington? Aldrich as Paul Revere? C. LeClair as Joan of Arc? K. McDonough as Cleopatra? Newton as Caesar? M. Morris as Pocahontas? M. Matheson as Queen Elizabeth? M. Holt as Marie Antoinette? -----o------ HOW ABOUT IT Teacher cranks, Pupils few; Questions flying, Zeros too. What’s the matter? Don’t you know? Monday morning Always so.—Ex.