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

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THE GREEN AND WHITE 15 them the honor of being Sophomores the following September. When May Day of that year arrived, the plucky sports of the class set out for a May walk, disregarding the heavy black clouds which roamed the heavens. While they were crossing Colt’s Bridge, the clouds collided and sent forth terrible rolls of thunder and a downpour of rain. The Sophomores did not huddle together on the bridge, but huddled together under it, as it was low tide. We remained there until the storm ceased, and then we went over to the famous Colt Farm and had an enjoyable time. At twilight, we and our chaperone, Miss McWeeney, were taken to town in a large hay wagon. In April of our Junior year we gave the Junior Prom.” To make an end to the phrase of other classes—“the most sucessfu! ever given” it is only doing them justice to call the “Prom” given by the Class of 1923 “the greatest success that will ever be given.” At this social everyone said that they anticipated the dances that would be given by this group the following year. Last September we became members of a distant, popular, hard-working organization —the Senior Class. On the evening of October 26th, we gave our first dance, which was a profitable undertaking, due to a beautiful autumn evening, the work of the class, and the finest orchestra obtainable in Rhode Island. In December the Athletic Association and the Class of 1923, with the co-operation of the student body and teachers, gave a Brown University Glee Club concert, which was attended by a great many of the townspeople. As everyone remembers, the winter of 1922 and 1923 furnished surplus snow. This was not of any benefit if not for a good time, so the Seniors met one night in January—one beautiful night. The black sky seemed like a curtain, shutting out all troubles and the full orange moon gave everyone a thrill of delight. The horses trotted over the soft bed of snow like goblins, the drivers told funny anecdotes, and the members of the class aroused the natives of Swansea by their jolly school cheers and songs. The twenty-sixth of January we had our second dance which was even a more popular success than our first. On April eleventh and twelfth “The Colonel’s Maid,” a pleasing comedy with many clever characters, was played by-eight of the talented Seniors and one Sophomore, whose services were greatly-appreciated. Between the acts, specialties were given and everyone that attended either evenin' seemed well pleased, and the profit derived proved that the auditorium was well filled each evening. The Juniors gave a Prom” the twenty-seventh of April in our honor, and we and our friends had a very enjoyable time and, once again, give a vote of thanks to the Class of 1924 and wish them every success next year. The Class of 1923 gave its last dance on May twenty-ninth and it achieved fame as merrymakers and was rewarded by art extremely large profit. This popular group is now planning a Food Fair which undoubtedly will break all records as their other functions have. In less than a fortnight the Class of 1923 will be graduating so we find it is now an opportune time to thank Miss Sisson, our class advisor, Mr. Strong, our principal, and the other members of the faculty who have taken such an interest in developing a scholastic and financial success of the Senior Class. Furthermore, we sincerely hope that the undergraduates will give their hearty co-operation to the teachers, because if they do, we feel sure that they will be granted the best of luck in all fields. PEGGY NERONE, ’23. ------o----- EXCHANGES The Green and White acknowledges with thanks the following exchanges: The High School Aegis, Beverly, Mass. The Red and Black, Rogers High School. Newport, R. I. The Gleaner, Pawtucket High School, Pawtucket, R. I. The White and Gold, Woodbury, New Jersey. The Tech Review, Technical High School, Providence, R. I. The Kensington Distaff. The X-Ray. Sacramento. Cal. The Bulletin, Steubenville, Ohio. The Boston University News, Boston. The Junior Sphinx, Geneso, 111. The Quarterly, Stamford High School, Stamford. Conn. ------o----- A WORD TO THE WISE IS SUFFICIENT Ever spare and never have. Nothing venture and nothing won. Doing nothing is doing ill. Better late than never. By others’ faults wise men correct their own. Nothing is impossible to a willing mind. Seek till ye find and you'll not lose your labor. J. C. R.

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14 THE GREEN AND WHITE it filled the air with sweet music! She had heard it once before, but could not think where. Just then it came back to her. One day Laudia went to the city of Genoa. As she was passing by a street, she heard a lark singing. It attracted her so, that she turned to see where it came from. When doing this she saw a most handsome lad of that town. He was tall, and had long, black eye-lashes and black eyes. He had a well-shaped nose and mouth. He was smiling at her. In return, she smiled at him. She never forgot him. So when Laudia heard the lark singing she wondered if the lad would appear again. JULIA FERREIRA, ’26-S. -----o------ CURIOUS PEOPLE It was the year of 1900. Bristol was then rather a sleepy town. The least sign of excitement brought all the people out to see what was going on. One morning, around ten o’clock, Jack Miller, a young man who kept a restaurant on the main street, was sitting on a box in front of his restaurant, when a man from out of town came by. “Say,” he said, approaching Mr. Miller, come out here and look up and down this street; this is the deadest town I was ever in.” Mr. Miller got up, and looked up and down the road. Not a person not a horse or team could be seen. Well, he said, this is a pretty lively town when it gets started; if you want to see some excitement stay here and wait until I come back.” So he walked down the street and into a drug store. A few men were there talking to the clerk. After greeting them, Miller walked up to the public telephone, which in those days was not kept in a booth, but was fastened to the wall. After a few minutes the men heard him say: Hello? Is this Mr. Jones? Well, have you seen anything of an airship over there, a wrecked one that fell down behind your barn or near it somewheres? All right, good bye.” And he hung up the receiver. The men who were in the store at once became curious. “I heard that there’s an airship over at Poppasquash, in the back of Jones’ barn,” said Miller, and hurried out of the store. When he returned to his restaurant, his friend was still waiting for him. It was not long before the men came out of the store. “Now watch,” said Miller. A horse and carriage came along just then, and was stopped by one of the three men. “Hey, Ben. give us a lift, will you? There’s a wrecked airship over at Poppasquash. We just heard Jack Miller say so over the telephone,” said one of them. “Sure, get in,” replied the driver. They drove past Miller’s restaurant, and he watched them stop and tell every person they met, until they were out of sight. By noon the whole town was aroused. Everyone was walking or driving over to Poppasquash to see the airship. The harbor was filled with row boats and sail boats, heading towards Poppasquash. Miller and his friend stood in front of the restaurant enjoying it all. “Do you still think this town is dead? asked Miller. Well, you surely know how to wake it up,” laughed his friend, they’ll feel good when they get over there and don't find any airship, but one thing is sure, you haven't had one customer in your store since you started that story this morning.” The next day a few young boys secured a foot-ball, and after fixing it to look somewhat like an airship, they hung it on the window of Miller’s restaurant. A sign placed underneath it stopped many people who realized that they had been fooled when they read: Found at Poppasquash.” BETTY KINDER. 25. CLASS HISTORY In September of 1919 the Class of 1923, represented by a group of intelligent young beings, entered Colt Memorial High School with the full intention of making a “hit.” This the class has done! When Hallowe’en arrived, the upper classes gave a ghost party at which the Freshies” underwent a stiff initiation and came through bearing the title Sports.” Old Father Time saw the little folks were advancing in wisdom, so he bestowed upon

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15 THE GREEN AND WHITE ACHIEVEMENT CERTIFICATES The pupils in the penmanship and business practice classes try each year for certificates in penmanship. The Certificates in the order of their importance are “The High School Certificate,” “Students’ Certificate,” “Improved Certificate,” and “Progress Pin.” No pupil has been successful in winning the High School Certificate this year, though seven examinations are all ready to be sent to the Palmer Co. The results of these examinations will not be known until July. Students' Certificates were awarded the following freshmen: Louise Tammaro, Chester Dunbar, Esther Ryone, Grace Battcher, Rose McGovern, Dorothy Conley, Melina Beedon. Only one sophomore, strange to say, received a Students’ Certificate, Mary Witherell. Improvement Certificates were given the following sophomores and freshmen: Grace Murphy, Hazel Erickson, Gladys Beavis. Leonard Baron, Sara McCallum, Catherine Dunbar, Betty Kinder, Frederic Cornell, Albert Pierce, Tintara Maivano, James Maher, Walter Christensen, Sadie Almeida, Rose Powers, Grace Munroe, Catherine Gallagher, Donald Morrissey, James Gallagher, May Goulet, Katherine Bertrand. Earle Holmes, Mary St. Angelo. Progress Pins were received by Sheldon Burt, Julia Ezikorich, and Frank DeFelice. The pupils who received Improvement Certificates and Progress Pins are trying again for the Students’ Certificate. ------o—----- AS OTHERS SEEM TO US The High School Aegis: A very interesting January number. The literary department shows unusual originality and your jokes give the paper well-rounded talent. Your paper is a messenger of excellent school spirit. The Tech Review: An enlarged literary department would make your interesting paper a better one. Kensington Distaff: An entertaining little booklet. Come again. The Gleaner: A fine magazine. Why not have a few cartoons? The Junior Sphinx: A few stories would improve your excellent paper. The Red and Black: An ideal magazine. Why not enlarge your literary department? RAPID CALCULATION CERTIFICATES The following pupils received certificates in Rapid Calculation. In order to obtain these certificates pupils must maintain an average of 80% in their daily work and also receive an average of 80% in tests given by the McIntosh Co. Seniors — Doris E. Bullock, Amelia D'Arcangelo, Margaret McCallum, James Ruggiero, Marion Vera. Freshmen — Mary Kelley, Rose McGovern, Julia Ezekorich, James Gallagher. Rose Powers, Donald Morrissey, Frank DeFelice, Dorothy Conley and Esther Ryoi e. Sub-Freshmen—Antony Ponte and Walter Dennis. HONOR ROLL The pupils whose names appear on this honor roll have also appeared on three other lists during the year 1922-23. 90% OR HIGHER Doris Bullock, 1923; Marguerite Kennedy. Josephine Nussenfeld, 1926. 85% OR HIGHER Gladys Brelsford, Katherine Bullock, Rene Dagenais, Sadie Georgio, Elsa Greenwell, Arleen Holm. 1924; Gertrude Grice, Dilys Wall, 1925; Edward Blackman, Mary Kelley, Mary Tobin, Marguerite Tobin. 1926; Mary Charton, Francis Middleton, 1926-S. 80% OR HIGHER M. McCallum, E. Rinaldi, J. Ruggiero, M. Vera, 1923; G. Barrows, L. Edgett, M. Ezikorich, D. Hanson, F. Horton, S. Makowskv, M. Matheson, J. Thurston. 1924; S. Burt, H. Campagna, F. DeCristofaro, H. Erikson. M. Koch, L. Levitin, E. Robinson, 1925; A. Dagenais. B. Tucker, 1926; D. Holt, L. Mc-Gann, 1926-S. -----o----- TWICE-TOLD TALES I left my book at home. I didn’t get the assignment. I just got as far as that line. Why, can't you see that problem? Get the point? Any questions? Do your talking downstairs. Can't you see through it? I didn’t have enough paper. That page was out of my book.