Case High School - Chief Yearbook (Swansea, MA)

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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

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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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he Joseph Qase High School her the right at any time to enter the Third National Bank of Swansea and lock up her securities. 10. Edna Daniels —There are few people who possess the poise that Edna does. However, there is one thing that I feel would be an asset to her when she becomes Superintendent of nurses in Winchendon. Let me present you, Edna, with this lorgnette. 11. Rolande Dionne —One day Rolande decided to write some blank verse. It went like this: In the spring blank—blank—blank—, Birds are blank—blank—blank.” In order that she may have sufficient space in which to write her blank verse when she becomes a teacher, I present her with this blank notebook. 12. Eleanor Emery —When the subject of women folks comes up, many small towns (like Swansea) are ridiculed by such a metropolis as Fall River. This is because the women are supposed to be such gossipers. I find that our Class has but very few such people. Eleanor is certainly not like a small town girl when it comes to talking. I think that this paint brush, to be dipped in Nancy Baker s can of paint, will help Swansea to know that Eleanor is around. 13. Harold Emery —We have with us one who has great promises of becoming Swansea’s best carpenter. Harold excels in our wood-working depart¬ ment. It is a pleasure for me to present him with this spike, the first one to be driven in the bridge which will be erected under his super¬ vision across the Swansea dam in order that high school pupils coming from Swazey’s Corner will have a short cut to school. 14. Ruth Fisk —We now complete the trio of quiet girls in the class. In order that Ruth may be notorious some day, I present her with this box of safety matches in order that she may set the world on fire. 15. Alice Frenette —Alice is one of our star soloists. In order that she will be in condition at all times I present her with this box of Smith Brothers cough drops—for as you know, they are indispensable to opera singers. 16. Edna Hayes —Edna is in the habit of tooting her automobile horn every time she goes by a certain house in the village. I advise that in the future she give said horn a rest and try out this fish horn. 17. Barbara Hunt —As a thermometer is indispensable to one entering the nursing profession, I take this opportunity to give you this one—thus saving your purchasing one. 18. Esther Kingsley —When matters come to a head as they did when Robert Lawton accused Esther (during their presentation of the dialogue Page Twenty-nine