Clinton High School - Memorabilia Yearbook (Clinton, MA)

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Class of Nineteen Fifteen : C l i n to n High School “ Full of wise sayings and modern instances .” MARCUS FRANCIS BURKE “Marc” “ Agricola ” Manager Basketball (4) ; Junior Reception Committee. In thinking of “Marc,” the first thing one recalls is his laugh. During his Freshman year, he laughed down the scale from high “G” four times each period. But what an improvement over Freshman days! “Marc’s” laugh is quite cultivated now, and he has a wonderfully brilliant smile. Was there ever a manager as shrewd as “Marc”? Those who went on that never-to-be-forgotten Uxbridge trip will certainly vouchsafe — “Never.” However, he always looked after his team and games in a splendid manner. His name, “Agricola,” comes from “Pearson’s Latin for Beginners.” The first sentence, “ Marcus est Agricola ” (Marcus is a farmer), christened him. But far from being a farmer is “Marc,” We expect him to be a shrewd business man or a successful lawyer. 20

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Class of Nineteen Fifteen : Clinton fligh School “ She needs no eu ogp — she speaks for herself .” CLARA MARLITTA BROCKELMAN “ Ditta ” Girls’ Basketball (3, 4) ; Senior Dramatics (4) ; Banquet Committee; Junior Reception Committee; Student Staff (3, 4). “Ditta” came in a demure and quiet Freshman. As a Freshman she scarcely dared to write a note. She soon overcame that shyness and now she’s “not afraid of nothing.” She was quite a fan all four years. Making her debut on the stage as Susy Hawley in “Ferguson of Troy,” she was very well received. It has also been reported by some one who claims to know, that she is quite a whist player. Well the claim was proven to the satisfaction of three members of the Senior Class, not to mention two Juniors, on divers occasions. “Ditta” got “honorable mention,” which fact in itself is enough to make one cheer, when she considers the facts that “exams” will be eliminated because she has her certificates. All arrangements for her Freshman year sojourn at Wellesley have been completed. She will be popular, we know, for who could resist that brilliant smile? “Ditta” possessed exceeding vivacity the last two weeks of school, the reason being, she had “nothing to do till tomorrow.” 19

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Class of Nineteen Fifteen : C l i n to n High School “Of cheerful look , a pleasing epe, and a most noble carriage .” — Shakespeare. RUTH ELIZABETH CANNON “ Ruthie ” “ Irene Castle ” Junior Prom. “Ruthie,” alias “Irene Castle,” two-steps down to breakfast and two- steps up to bed, we think. She’s quite a sport, too; takes in all the Athletic events, the parties and dances; never lacks a dancing partner: “There’s a reason.” She is quite the star in English 1VB, and excels in typewriting. “Ruthie” is a pleasant, sensible girl, with pretty, long curls, and many, many friends. She is quiet and one who believes in going to the “movies” every time they change. And sometimes she does not go alone, either — but then, as Kipling says, “That’s another story.” She worked conscientiously and diligently to beautify the appearance of the Town Hall for the Junior recep- tion, which work was not in vain. Since she has not definitely decided as to what she will do next year, we wish her success in whatever she may take up for her life work. We are sure she will attain the same. 21