Case High School - Chief Yearbook (Swansea, MA)

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he Joseph High School worthy of a place among the world’s greatest orators when espousing the just treatment of the Filipino or some equally important matter. At just about this time the indefatigable Miss Eddy began a long series of rehearsals which were to culminate in an operetta produced, in April, by our mixed Glee Club. In the merry month of February, the first edition of our school paper—The Case High Review—a masterpiece of literary art, was published and appeared in monthly editions from then on. During May, Booth Tarkington’s Seventeen”, in which George Collins, a Freshman, nobly undertook the ignoble role of Willie, was put on under the supervision of Miss Reagan. Soon after that began the hustle and bustle of preparing for that long looked forward to event—Graduation! The Record Book staff, headed by Miss Kingsley, was chosen, write-ups were prepared, speeches were written, advice was sought and given and what not. And so, all too soon this pleasant high school life ended. The golden haze of high school days” hurried to a close and now as gradu¬ ates we look back with a tinge of regret at the pleasurable days when we fought for our spurs as Freshmen; sharpened them as ’’Sophs”; and kept them from blunting as Juniors. We cannot help but be happy at the thought of going into the world seeking new adventures and yet it is a little disheartening to contemplate leaving the shelter—the hap¬ piness—the friendships we have found here. However it is better that we cross the threshold into our future without regret and so we leave, hoping that history will once more repeat itself and that those who come after us will End as much happiness and contentment as we have enjoyed here. Edna M Daniels, ’30. Page Twenty-seven

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%ecord H ook - Qlass of 1930 beaten path of duty and before long the school once more assumed the appearance of serenity that comes with perfect contentment. As a whole, the year was uneventful. The officers of the previous year re¬ tained their positions and our only social event was an operetta which was produced by the Girls’ Glee Club, under the guidance of Miss Eddy, our long suffering music director. And so, with the passing of the year, we left another milestone behind us. With the arrival of September, nineteen twenty nine, we entered upon the last lap of our journey. This long anticipated year was a memorable one, not only for the Senior class, but for the rest of the school as well, for it marked the establishment of a four year course in Case High. First of all, we exhibited rare good judgment in our choice of officers, the chosen few being Eugene Adam, our estimable President; William Brindle, formerly a boy scout, Vice-President; Esther Kingsley, our capable Secretary; and Ruth Manchester, guarding our worldly wealth as Treasurer. Proceeding with this history I find it increasingly difficult to limit myself to facts which concern the Senior Class only. As is natural in a newly established school, our classes were comparatively small and as a result, instead of separating into four groups, we remained almost as one class. Thus it came about that we were all concerned and interested in the same things. (I offer this as an explanation in case I appear to reach beyond the scope offered by the activities of my own class.) But to continue— Early in the year Mr. Walkden assumed the position of Athletic instructor and took the embryonic Red Granges of the school out on the field for football practice but the season was so far gone that little progress was made. There was, however, a basketball team organized which was successful beyond our fondest dreams and for the first time in three years we were given an opportunity to exhibit our school spirit. Another interesting feature of our Senior year was the debating class. In the small group which composed this class I am sure there was more than one Lincoln or Douglas discussing the momentous questions of the day. At least they seemed to my inexperienced ears Page Twenty-six

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Record ook - Qlass of 1930 class (jifts 1. Eugene Adam—O ur first attempt to stage a play was in March, 1928. At that time Eugene played an important role. He had to be weighed as he entered a certain restaurant and weighed as he left—his bill was figured out on the basis of his gain in weight. In order to fool the waiter in regard to his weight he filled his pockets full of stones upon entering, and as he ate, he took a stone out of his pocket now and then and put it under the table. May I present you, Eugene, with these scales so that in the future you may weigh yourself as you finish each course ? 2. Nancy Baker —During the three years that Nancy has been in our school we have found her unlike most women’’. (For those who do not know Nancy I shall explain that she is very quiet and reserved.) I therefore deem it fitting to give her this can of red paint with the hope that some day she will step forth and paint the town red. 3. Augusta Barney —Augusta was one of our stars in the Glee Club operetta last year. While taking the part of Bridget O’Harrigan she said she could cook if she had a good cook book. I now take this opportunity to gratify that wish. 4. Constance Bell —Constance intends to become a dancing teacher — and judging from her act with Augusta Barney in last year’s operetta, she ought to be a success. There may be times, however, when a partner will be needed when she is trying out some new steps. Consequently I am glad to give her this dancing Sambo. 5. William Brindle — William is one of the artists in our class. Readers of our school paper have had many opportunities to see samples of his handiwork. He claims he would like to become a draftsman some dav. This T square may be of assistance to him when he draws up plans for a subway which will connect the high school with the library. 6. Sidney Callis —All great surgeons are called upon at times to perform very delicate operations. With such prospects in view, accept this little instrument in order to insure your success. 7. Elva Chace —At the Christmas party and dance Elva was seen dancing with a young man—oh, I guess, about ten feet high. In order that she may dance on an equal footing with this or any other young man of about the same height, I think this pair of stilts an appropriate present. 8. Russell Chace —Russell claims he would like to be a machinist. Before he begins tinkering with any new automobiles, I advise him to practice taking apart and putting together this one, until he masters the art. 9. Irma Cole—J udging from the number of organizations in Swansea of which Irma is treasurer, I feel that she should have this key to give Page Tiventy-eight