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

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20 THE GREEN AND WHITE A SUMMER’S DAY—FROM DAWN TO DUSK A flicker of pale pink on the eastern horizon glittered across the drab, gray sky. It was the forerunner of dawn, and announced that soon the sleeping world would awake to behold a beautiful day. The prediction rang true, for in a short while the eastern sky was a mass of shining gold, and the rest of Mother F.arth’s ceiling was taking on a light bluish tint. Then, midst the chirping of birds and the rustling of the breeze through the trees the sun burst forth in all its regal glory. The picture was glorious! The dewdrops, glistening on the velvety grass, the leaves sparkling and fluttering in the early morning freshness, and the azure sky, swept clear of even a wisp of cloud formed a portrait far beyond the scope of an artist’s brush. As the sun rose slowly into the clear blue, the world detached itself from slumber, and prepared for the busy hours to come. A milk-cart rattled and clinked its way over the wet cobblestones. People rushed out of doorways, remarked about the beautiful weather as they passed each other hurriedly, and hastened on to hide themselves in a stuffy office or workshop. The hum of the early morning rush increased, and cars whizzed by only to come to a screeching stop as some hurrying pedestrian dashed across their path. Children laughed and joked as they strolled leisurely to school, and early shoppers rushed headlong in their haste to be the first at the bargains. The day’s work was on! The pace, although somewhat slackened, continued throughout the morning and lunch time found the participants of this great game of life seeking out their homes or some quiet spot for the pause that refreshes. The day had become sultry, and the world seemed to wilt under the oppressive heat. The silence of the noon hour was terrifying. The deserted streets were void of any activity except possibly when a feeble puff of wind stirred up the numerous papers lying everywhere. With a somewhat modified performance, the early morning rush was reproduced, and once more the business world was on its feet. However, the sweat ran, the punch was gone, and the efforts were only half-hearted as that glaring ball beat down relentlessly. The struggle against the heat continued all afternoon, and there were weary souls who turned homeward at the completion of their labors. A change had suddenly come over the world. As the shadows lengthened and the last repast of the day was being enjoyed, a freshening breeze swept over the land. While the sun was being tucked in for the night by the purple hills, the birds took heart, chirped, and then burst into full song. Its weirdness was entrancing. The tired folk, forgetting their weariness. stopped to listen, until, finally, with the last ray's of twilight glimmering across the darkened sky, the song ended. V. C. OTTEN. ’34. THE FORUA4 The Forum is a club organized by the Class in Problems of Democracy with the purpose to discuss current problems, promote citizenship, have social activities, and to increase friendly relationship among the members of the class. The first meeting of the Forum took place on Wednesday, December 6th, 1933, at 3 :30 P. M. The president of this club, Miss Muriel Aston, introduced, as our speaker, Mr. Fitzgerald. The significance and the purpose of social science was explained by Mr. Fitzgerald in his talk. Social studies are understood to be those whose subject matter relate to the organization and development of human society. These studies aim to develop social efficiency. Social efficiency is an appreciation of the nature and of the laws of social life; the will to participate effectively in bettering this society. Social science includes history, civics, economics, etc.” Mr. Fitzgerald then gave an account of the development of social science in the public schools of Bristol, Rhode Island. He concluded his talk with the purpose and aims of Problems of Democracy. The purpose of studying Problems of Democracy is to give a more comprehnsive and deeper knowledge of some of the vital problems. This includes the materials of all social science. You should strive to learn that which will aid you to become beter American citizens. Know and understand your government. Problems of Democracy is an explained repetition of life as it occurs day after day,” concluded Mr. Fitzgerald. At the close of the meeting Court Whist was enjoy'ed by' the club members. First prize for boys was won by Fortunate Caruso. First Prize for girls was won by Miss Lucv Ferrara. Consolation prizes were won by Gladys Rishe and Sereno Perroni. Refreshments were served by the committee. The committee in charge included the Misses Bertha Roderick. Christine Russo, and Mr. John Grav. The officers of the Problems of Democracy' Class I2C are President, Muriel Aston; Vice-President. Betram Bullock: Secretarv, Rose Campanello: Treasurer. Catherine Ebbits. The officers of Class 12D are: President, Edward Sousa; Treasurer, Emily Xavier. OLIVIA ANDRADE, ’34. -------- -------- Scarred and battered, Creaky and cracked. Witness of a thousand Hidden pranks. Container of the world’s knowledge And support to vouth’s ambiton— A school desk. V. C. OTTEN, ’34. -------4=-------- Miss Robinson—“Let’s see now; the next topic is The Rise of-- McCarthy—“The Goldbergs.’’

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