Clinton High School - Memorabilia Yearbook (Clinton, MA)

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Class of Nineteen Fifteen : Clinton High School “My salad days — when I was green in judgment .” LOUIS CHARLES CARBONI “Louie” “ Tammany ” Football (1,2, 3, 4) ; Basketball (4) ; Junior Reception Committee; Baseball (3); Senior Dramatics; Class Gift Committee; Class Orator; Class President (1, 2, 3, 4). Louis, our worthy President for four years, has been very active in all school affairs. As a football player he made a wonderful record, being the most aggressive player on the line. His ability to make eyes was remarkable; so it was proven in Latin I. Someone once said of him, “His fluent manner of speech, encouraged by his convincing smile, rendered all his arguments beyond contradiction.” His “Tammany Club,” composed of himself, his understudy, “Mark,” and a few others, will be remembered by the class as sure to win its point. He always had a splendid excuse for tardiness, for his self-pride prevented him from coming to school with a heavy growth upon his chin, and, barber shops being busy, he had to wait. “Louie” plans to become a lawyer, and, judging from his administration as President of 1915 Class, we think that he will have no trouble in persuading people.

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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

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Class of Nineteen Fifteen : Clinton High School “ have heard of the lady, and good words went with her name. — Shakespeare. GRACE GERTRUDE DEVANEY Girls’ Basketball (2, 3, 4), Captain (4) ; Senior Dramatics; Cap and Gown Committee; Junior Reception Committee; Glee Club. “Grade” was “delightfully plump” when she entered C. H. S., and to be perfectly frank, we think she has not lost any weight because of worry over her studies. She has the most carefree nature imaginable, her favorite expression being, “I should worry.” She took an active part in Athletics, Dramatics and “The Glee Club.” She can say more amusing things in Latin IV. in five minutes than somebody else in a week. Translating in Latin her favorite expression for words she did not know was, “ Oh, what’s this.” The dramatic ability displayed by “Grade” in “Ferguson of Troy,” added to the ease and grace with which she shot baskets at the crucial mo- ment is enough to keep her memory fresh in our minds. “Grade” plans to go to Fitchburg Normal, where she will surely make the basketball team. She is the fifth and youngest of the Clinton girls who go to Fitchburg in the fall. Good luck and happy days! We really can’t imagine “Grade” teaching the three “R’s,” but then, “nothing is impossible.”