Clinton High School - Memorabilia Yearbook (Clinton, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1920 volume:

MEMORABILIA VOLUME VII CLASS OF 1920 MOTTO : “Non defectio, sed humilius tendere, est scelus” LEWIS S. GORDON, JR. 2 This book “MEMORABILIA” is respectfully dedicated to LEWIS S. GORDON, JR. Sub-master of Clinton High School as a token of appreciation of the Class of 1920 for his efforts on our behalf 3 4 EDITORIAL STAFF, “MEMORABILIA VII” THE EDITORIAL STAFF EDITOR AUSTIN J. BALL ASSISTANTS EDWARD J. BURKE DOROTHY W. CARRUTH ANNA M. CUNNINGHAM MALACHI M. HALEY JOSEPHINE E. HARRITY FANNIE KAUFMAN DOROTHY W. LEE ANTHONY V. O’MALLEY GERALD T. PLUNKETT WILLIAM F. RONCO MARY R. SULLIVAN 5 6 CLINTON HIGH SCHOOL FOREWORD In presenting this book, the seventh volume of Memora- bilia to the graduates of 1920, we, the authors, beg of you, gentle readers, your indulgence in the faults of matter. We solicit no praise, and humbly crave your sympathy in our interpretation of the spirit of farewell. The purpose of the work is not to perpetuate the mem- ory or fame of 1920, but rather to strengthen and quicken, in the future, the old ties of fellowship and loyalty among the members of our class. It is to serve as a reminder of the days when cares were few, when lives were smooth, when all of us dwelt in the warm glow of mutual appreciation and esteem. The highway of life, weaving into the mazes of the future, is not less toilsome than it was in the past, if these few pages can ever bring hopes or peace to the hearts of one weary traveler your mission is fulfilled a thousandfold, Mem- orabila of 1920. 7 BY AVAY OF TRIBUTE It is the happiest duty, the most cherished privilege in the narration of our class history which now presents itself. On the expression of our sentiments towards the faculty of the Clinton High School we are deterred only by the rush of emotions which fills our being at recollection. Unfortunate it is that only the end of the relations with our teachers, lasting through four years, brings some faint realization of the part they have played in our lives. It is only now that we have a dim vision of their unfailing effort, their unwaning patience, their affectionate interest for our blindness, for our seeming ingratitude, for our careless ac- ceptance of their unstinted effort, we apologize with humble hearts. For all those gifts of knowledge, of example, of pa- tience with our manifold faults and love for our poor virtues, come our grateful but inarticulate thanks. 8 Our Teachers Principal, EBEN S. COBB Subject Mathematics Vice-Principal LEWIS S. GORDON, JR. Subjects English — Science NELLIE KENT Subjects Mathematics — German 10 GUYSBERT B. V. JORDAN Subject Latin s 11 ALICE B MacNAB Subjects English — Algebra 12 ROSE RAT 1 1 BUN Subjects Bookkeeping and Shorthand 13 MARTHA M. LINTON Subject Music JOHN J. HOWARD Subjects Drawing and Manual Training NELLIE MORAN Subject Domestic Science EDITH WHITNEY Subjects Drawing — Manual Arts HANS NEUDORF Physical Director 14 “FROM YE CLASS BOOK SCRIBES” Before thou turn these pages to discover and to judge, Oh, classmate true, list to me, read not and holler “Fudge.” Now if aught there containeth the which doth vexeth thee, Revile not, laugh it down, it’s there to stare at thee. Or if aught there is containeth the which doth flatter thee, Forget not, remember ; live up to that flattery. And if anything doeth distress or amuse thee, 0 tell us not — ! — ! — ! — we put it there you see. 15 il Our Ofli cers 16 JOSEPHINE HARRITY Vice-President ANTHONY O’MALLEY President MARY KITTREDGE Secretary 17 GERALD PLUNKETT Treasurer Our Class 18 “A yuan foi’ a ’ that ” AUSTIN BALL “Bailie” “Wingie” Student Staff, 1, 2, 3, 4; Editor of Class Book; Manager, Football, 4; Dramatics, 3, 4. The success of this Class Book is due to the hard work of Ball. He worked early and late that we might have our Class Book on time. He handled the work in a very efficient manner and for so doing we wish to thank him. A picture hangs on the wall of Room 5, but few of the class have ever noticed it perhaps, in that one sees the image of Ball. The title of this picture is “The Book Worm;” he stands on a lofty step-ladder facing shelves of books reaching from the floor to the ceiling. Books are deposited under both arms and be- tween his legs. In his hands he holds a book; he is reading it. We think it might be the Class Book. What could be more fitting- memorial to our efficient editor. “Bailie” has long since entered Worcester Tech, where we hope he will edit the memorabilia of his class. 19 “ Exhausting thought and hiving wisdom with each studious year” EDWARD J. BURKE “Eddie J” “Jeekers” Technical Course Student, 1, 4; Class Book; Basebeall; Football; Hockey; Basket- ball; Assistant Baseball Manager; Baseball Manager, 4; Orchestra. Yes, correct you are, “Eddie J ,” the shark of 1920. Ed is clever at all things, be it lessons, sports, or anything else. He is a star at football, and the fastest skater in high school. Take it from us there is some speed to “E. J.,” especially in a spirited basketball game. Eddie breezed into high school one September morn back in 1916. That day saw him make his first and only mistake, which was his entrance into high school. Since Ed joined us he has wasted four years of school life — not that he did not study, oh, no! But a fellow with his ability and knowl- edge should land in college without the previous training neces- sary for us poor fellows with ivory domes. He is bound for Wor- cester Tech, and his teachers, and classmates feel sure his suc- cess is destined to be great. 20 “ Who mixed reason with pleasure and wisdom with mirth, If he had any faults he has left us in doubt ” EDWARD W. BURKE “Bechus” “Jack” Technical Course Junior Prom Committee; Baseball, 4; Football, 4 This picture was evidently taken when Bechus was in a most unusual condition of body, namely, at rest. Speed, Speed, Speed, that’s Burke; that’s what makes him go through the corridors at breakneck rate; that’s what put him on the baseball and football teams and incidentally on more than one “afternoon session.” Now there are lots of nice things we might say about Bechus but we are not going to, there’s one thing that stands out above everything else and that is his overflowing good-nature. The smile is always there; the fair word is never lacking. One thing is rather unbecoming to Jack and that is his non- chalant manner of “kocking ’em off” as if they were so many halfbacks on an end run. We know he means well but monopolies are illegal. “Bechus” intends to enter Rensaaler Institute in the fall. 21 DOROTHY W. OARRUTH “Dada” “Dot” “Dimples” “Bobby” “Dearie” College Course Class Book Staff; Orchestra; Student Staff Dorothy Whitney Carruth is 192 0’s most dashing, popular brunette. Her daring has carried her through pranks too numer- ous to mention, and of a character that would make us weak kneed. We have an inkling that she vamps her supressors into submission, for she is always let off easy. Between skipping classes, bluffing, and vamping all her male friends, Dorothy cer- tainly leads a gay life. She tickles the ivories with great skill and dances divinely which is illustrated by the large circle of knights errant over whom she holds sway. Her talent as an entertainer is ack- nowledged far and wide. If Dot is going to a party, we know a good time is assured. In her first year, “Dada” became famous with the teachers for at that time she was not quite — well, so frivilous. Their whole-hearted assistance during her many mischievous episodes of her High School career confirms the old saying, that “first im- pressions are lasting.” But underneath all her frivolty Dot has an honest, conscientious, kind and generous heart which wins and holds for her the love of those with whom she comes in con- tact. And these characteristics, together with her fearlessness, will lead her, we are sure, to the top o fthe ladder. May Fate decree her climb to be as pleasant and carefree as her stay at High School. 22 “ I Those yesterdays look backward with a smile ” MURIEL CLARK “Susie” Commercial Course Muriel, 1910’s most fascinating blonde, is one of the best liked girls of the class. That combination of miscmevous eyes and ready smile finds a way to everyone’s heart. For pure nerve and will power Muriel can’t be beat. We rather think she’s inclined to be one of these “militant suffra- gettes.” But at any rate, looking into the future we can hardly see “Susie” as President of a Spinster Club or a member of an “Anti Male” organization. By that time, to continue in our role of the prophet, she will be “picketing” some lucky fellow’s heart and home. As to her immediate future, Muriel intends to complete her education in some Business College and we of 192 0 can see only success and happiness in her future years. 23 U A peace above all earthly dignities , a still and quiet conscience ” i MARY COLLINS “Mae” “Colly” Commercial Course Mary blew in from Bolton one hot, sultry day in Freshman year and has been with us ever since. Sometimes we are apt to forget her presence, for Mae is one of the quiet members of the class. Her one hobby is writing notes to “Freshies” and we wonder at her cleverness in passing them. Outside of school Mary is considered “some girl” and is always ready for a good time. She generally has them. How the girls enjoy her romantic stories of “Moonlight Nights on the Bolton Road.” Always conscientious in her work, and always willing to help a classmate with that “Trial Balance” or “Statements,” Mary has gained a great many friends among the stucent body. Business College is Mary’s destination and the best wishes of 1920 go with her. 24 “ What sweet compulsion doth in music lie M GEORGE CONSTANTINO “Doddy” “Custa” Commercial Co urse Orchestra; Dramatics, 4; Class Day Committee Your next. Step up and submit yourself to the tender mercies of that premier tonsorial artist, Mr. Constantino. Bar none, he is some barber. No “close shaves” for Doddy, for in school he al- ways gets by with a comfortable margin. But “sweet music” is his “long suit.” Oh my, tne way he handles a violin! We never heard him play “ragtime,” but say, he’s there at that stuff that takes up a lot of time. George tells us Business School is his next stop, and if per- serverance and ability count, his progress there and in future life will be sure and unhindered. 25 “ A perfect woman , nobly planned ’ ANNA CUNNINGHAM College Course Dramatics, 3, 4; Senior Play; Student Staff; Class Book Staff; Junior Prom; Orchestra. Dear Anna! There is so much that can be said about her that it is hard to know where to begin. We verily believe Anna is the busiest girl in C. H. S. Studies, music and dramatics occupy every minute of her time. Anna is very fond of study — and play too, but she can never be enticed to leave her work until it is finished to her own satisfaction. She is an accom- plished violinist and it is always a pleasure to listen to her. Her work in dramatics has won her much praise and considerable of a reputation. Oh, yes! She is “some” artist. She is quite ex- pert in free-hand drawing and it is whispered that that is her chosen profession. In spite of all her accomplishments Anna is a very modest girl and ready for a good laugh any time. It is needless to say we are all proud of her and know she will be a great success in whatever she undertakes. 26 lt A little , tiny, pretty, witty, charming darling — she” ALICE GIBBONS “Gibby” Commercial Course Student Staff; Orchestra, 3, 4. On the same tide that bore so many of us to Clinton High School came Alice Gibbons, our class baby. “Gibby” has the dis- tinction of being the youngest in the class and also one of the cleverest, as was shown by her ability to enter from the eighth grade, and then to keep on the honor role of the school. “Gibby” is considered one of the really intellectual stars of our class, es- pecially in French, where she was held up as the shining light of the class. Nor are all “Gibby’s” accomplishments confined to intellec- tual lines, for Alice is quite a musician. She is an all round good sport, enjoys a good joke, attends all the baseball and foot- ball games and everything pertaining to school. Alice plans to enter the business world, and in her future success we, her class- mates, see only a reflection of the attainments of her High School days. 27 “ Blessing on thee little man” CARROLL GIBBONS “Gibby” Orchestra; Junior Prom Committee; Senior Dance Committee. Wouldn’t it be terrible of us if in writing about Mr. Gibbons we substituted an “isn’t” for an “is.” We would have something like this. He isn’t popular. He isn’t witty. He isn’t fat. He isn’t talented, etc. The list would reach from here to Baneo. For a young man “Gibby” in class presented about the larg- est, most comfortable appearance we ever saw. When called upon it took him about a half hour to use another half hour to get through recitation and an hour listening to the answer of his teacher. Oh, Yea! Yea! With Miss Kent, Carroll was very popular. We’ve heard she frequently called upon him in German. But outside of the fact that “Gibby” was somewhat of a “grind”? and almost ran away with “high honors,” he was a “reglar feller.” To mention Carroll’s ability as a pianist is a bit superfluous. He has gained wide recognition and in the pursuit of the study of music we all feel his success is ultimate. 28 ‘ ‘A lovely lady , garmented in light from her own beauty ” MARION F. GLYNN “Tootes” Normal Course Glee Club, 4; Junior Dance Committee Marion, “with her pretty curls,” has ever been a favorite and one who has been envied among the girls of our class. “Tootes,” as we hear she is called outside of school, has al- ways been a popular young lady at dances. No dance is quite complete without Marion, as the boys will testify. Marion’s fun doesn’t end outside of school for she has her share of good times in school as well. Especially does she enjoy the exercises after second period, and we grieve to say many times she has been caught in the middle of some exercise not called for. We, at first, thought school would be rather hard and dull for her after 1919 left, but she evidently has reconciled herself to her lot. Marion has long wished to be a nurse, whether she will now take up this work is not known. It is the earnest wish of her class-mates that her chosen profession may prove congenial to her. 29 “To doubt her fairness were to leant an eye, To doubt her pureness were to leant a heart” FLORENCE GRIFFIN “Flo” “Griffy” College Course Manager Girls’ Basketball; Dramatics, 3; Senior Play; Junior Prom Committee Florence, the girl with the dimples, breezed into Clinton High School four short years ago, with a broad smile on her face that made us forget the heat and dust of the September day and the awful complications we got into when we endeavored to register in the annals of the school. And, though, with the rest of us Florence has her ups and downs in school life, she still manages to look optimistically ahead. And who knows what Florence may as she looks ahead into future? She as a nurse in a s nowy-white uniform bending over the cot of some unfortunate (?) patient. Quite a different role from the one we saw her in, in the Senior Show. “Flo” made a dashing young widow whose stunning appearance and personality outshone the young debutante to such an extent that the latter was cheated out of one of her admirers. Florence is what some people term an enthusiast; for every- thing she does is done with a vim, — witness those exciting basket- ball games in which she participated. We hope that when we clan together in future years, we’ll meet Florence on the top rung of the ladder of success. 30 11 Of natures gifts thou mayst with lilies boast, And with the half-blown roses’ ’ JOSEPHINE E. HARRITY “Jo” “Brownie” “Phenie” Commercial Course Vice-president, 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Prom Committee; Class Book Staff; Glee Club; Sophomore and Junior Dance Committees “Jo,” 1920’s honored vice-president, has held that worthy office since the class first made its debut and became a prominent factor in H. S. activities. “Jo” has the reputation of being among those at the top of the class “beauty list,” and that she is also considered about the most popular girl in our class has been shown by her classmates in electing her to the office of vice- president during all our four years. “Jo” started out to prove to the school that the “typewriter is mightier than the pen” and many a time and oft she has shown her ability in that line by “pounding” out business letters in the Chamber of Commerce office. But all “Jo’s” time is not taken up in the pursuit of her scholastic career. — Oh no! — She is an ardent supporter of athletics, and no matter how bleak or cold the day, “Jo” was always very much in evidence on the bleachers at Ful- ler’s Field to cheer the boys, and particularly one gridiron hero on to victory, — but, that’s telling! “Jo” has decided to enter the business world and if she con- tinues, as we are sure she will, with her success as in High School, she will undoubtedly reach the goal of her ambitions. 31 “ The past unsighed for and the future sure ” MALACHI M. HALEY “Mall” “Carmels” Technical Course Football, 4; Class Book Staff Mali’s idea of life is anything but “He travels swiftest who travels alone.” Misery likes company and so does Mall but don’t couple them up; they’ve rarely met. In studies, though Haley very seldom needed a crutch, his natural ability and originality has long been recognized by his teachers. On the football team Mall turned in a brilliant season’s work. But Haley has not been secure enough to escape the wiles of two women, he has fallen for them. Just what school Mall intends to enter, he is undecided but we all express the fond hope that his path through life be cheer- ful and his success unlimited. 32 11 She possessed a peculiar latent of producing effect in whatever she did or said ” FANNIE KAUFMAN “Fan” “Fanette” Commercial Course Student 2, 3, 4; Dramatics, 3, 4; Senior Play, Junior Prom Let us give the principal facts in this case right away. “Fan- nette” is a wonderful girl, an excellent actress, and a good dancer. She has distinguished herself as a student, and proved an ef- ficient assistant to the secretary of the Chamber of Commerce. During her four year in High she was seldom known to have failed in a lesson, — and believe us, that is SOME record. Yes, everyone knows Fanny as the “business shark” of 1920. But that isn’t all. Fanny always seemed awfully quiet and reserved in school until she made her first public appearance Junior Year. She sure was “there” and has been ever since. Every morning when others seemed to be half asleep Fannette came along very dramatically, quoting passages from Shakespeare. Sad, but true, her classmates didn’t always appreciate her elo- quence. Of late, Fanny is becoming quite a “sport” — attending many dances and parties, and “getting up in the world” as one debuntante would say to another. True to her name she is some “Movie Fan” and can give you the life history of anyone on the screen. Fanny hasn’t decided what she will do after her High School career is finished. Life holds for her the fullest measure of achievement and happiness, who in 192 0 but anticipates it. 33 “ Such a one , as everyone should wish to he’ EVELYN M. KILEY “Ev” “Emalina” Commercial Course We’ve got so much we want to say about Evelyn, that we hardly know just where to start. To begin with, Evelyn is a 1920 girl every time. She always took an interest in class af- fairs; was always eager to help out for the benefit or C. H. S. or 1920. Evelyn is one of the members of the “cozy corner bunch’’ in history. She was always so sympathetic with us when we would begin to stutter or pause in our history recitations. Her sympa- thetic act was noticed one day, however, and her promting cost her a neat little zero. Well — “The innocent always suffer for the guilty.” Evelyn always had her lessons prepeard, and the faster the dictation, the better “Ev” liked it, — but then, we were not all born clever. Evelyn intends to go to business school next year, and it is an assured fact that her work will reflect honor upon tne class of 1920. 34 ik Thy smile can make a summer, where darkness else would he ” ROSE E. KING “Roses” “Blondie” Commercial Course Most of us have always had the idea that Rose, — or rather “Blondie” — was an unusually quiet girl, and as for hoys, why, we thought they were nothing in her young life. We’ve never seen her with any of the boys from our class, but that’s just it; she’s way over the class fellows’ heads. Did you meet her the other night with — but that would be telling. Rose is another one of the members of the “cozy corner bunch” in history. Remember when she was asked to help us out, she only had her sympathies and a “search me” to offer us? But anyway, Rose always meant well. Rose plans to go to a comptometer school, and we wish her success in her work. 35 “ Persuasive speech and more persuasive sighs, Silence that spoke and eloquence of eyes” MARY R. KITTREDGE “Merry” “Tweetie” College Course Class Secretary, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics, 1, 2; Senior Play; Student Staff, 1, 2, 3, 4; Editor Student, 4; Women’s Club; Sopho- more Dance; Junior Dance; Junior Prom. Mary is certainly an all round girl, a good sport and a friend in need. She entered Clinton High quiet and unassuming but is leaving “a real live wire.” Is Mary some actress? We’ll say she is. In our class plays no role has proved too difficult for her, and she has gained an enviable reputation. As “Nancy” in the Senior play one could hardly believe her an amateur. In addition to this talent, Mary is considered a wonderful dancer and entertainer. At a dance or gathering when there is the usual silence, you are sure to hear, “Oh, where’s Mary?” As soon as she appears on the scene things start to hum. She may be “a few minutes” late, but gets there before the party is over. As a student Mary ranks unusually high, and her work in English has obtained for her an honorary membership in the Women’s Club. Mary intends to enter Simmons College next Fall. That her ability and character will carry her through to success Is the be- lief and wish of her classmates. 36 “ Mi man’s as true as steel ” RICHARD KRABMER “Rittie” “Richie” “Rich” Commercial Course Basketball Captain, 4; Basketball Manager, 4; Baseball Captain, 3, 4. “Rittie’s” name will surely adorn many pages of the Clinton High School’s History of Athletics, and why not? Kraemer was the best athlete in school from 1916 to 192 0. He starred in those basketball games, so many of which he was the cause of winning. He is a real red-blooded athlete who loves sport for sport’s sake, plays with a heart, and goes into everything for the glory and honor of Clinton High School. But Kraemer’s efforts are not alone confined to school boy pastimes, for indeed he is a conscientious student. Red ink never adorned his report card, not did office complaints burn the tele- phone wires to “Rittie’s” home. Kraemer pursues a business course and we feel that after he finishes up at Bryant and Stratton’s or some other school he will gain a captainship, this time it being not that of baseball, but that of industry or finance. “ love to see a gentlewoman with a tender heart ” DOROTHY W. LEE “Dot” “Dolly” “Dodo” Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Student, 3, 4; Class Book; Junior Prom Committee; Vice-president Athletic Association One day in September our little “Dot” started on High (Street) and before she stopped going she was in Hign (School). And she has been going in “high” ever since. Dorothy is one of those people who make friends easily, and she has ever been a friend of C. H. S. and 1920. Hardly a committee lias worked without Dot’s help and as for the Student — well, she’s tne cham- pion “Ad” manager. Dorothy is one of the most popular girls in the class. And why should’t she be? She has a very lovable disposition and no- body ever saw “Dot” when she was peeved. Who hasn’t watched “Dot” enviously at a dance for she has partners galore. No mat- ter where “Dot” goes she always has a wonderful time and every- body that is with her has one too. “Dot” is also quite a favorite with the teachers because they always like girls who, like “Dot,” study their lessons faithfully. “Dot” intends to be a nurse after this year and we know that her sunny disposition will help her in this work. So we wish her the best of luck, certain that her ambition to succeed shall earn its reward. 38 ‘As rare as a day in June ” SADIE MARTIN “Dee” Sadie we’ll always remember as one of the jolliest, best natured girls of 192 0. In History, especially, do we remember Sadie and no doubt Miss Fury has also good cause to remember her. “Dee” is also quite a theme writer and many a time have we enjoyed the narration of her experiences. Sadie has taken the examinations for entrance to the Fram- ingham Normal School and if she is successful intends to enter in Autumn. “Bon Voyage,” Sadie. 39 “A smile for all, a welcome glad; A jovial, coaxing ivay she had” MARGARET M. MITCHELL “Marge” “Margie” “Peg” Commercial Course “Margaret, what are you up to now? Can’t you be quiet for naif a second?” How many times have we heard these words? Margaret seems to “behave very meekly” in every class but the bookkeeping class, and there, she simply “lets loose.” She cer- tainly has injected some pep into that class. We can’t say whether “Marge” “took in” the bookkeeping at the same time she was laughing at something she saw “funny,” but we wonder if she knows the difference between a note and a draft, yet. But then, to use Margaret’s words: “It’s all the same in Dutch.” It was in her senior year that “Marge” made us “sit up and take notice;” it was then we got a glimpse of the real “Marge.” Lessons never worried her much, but still, she always got by; which goes to show that she must have been bright to achieve such good marks with so little effort. We know that whatever line of work Margaret will take up, she will bring renown and credit to herself and her school. 40 u Laugh and the world laughs with you n MAYBELLE McLEOD “Mubles” College Course Maybelle’s chief characteristic is a surprising sense of humor. Who can forget Maybelle as a Sophomore? Life was one con- tinual joke to Maybelle. She laughed at everybody and every- thing. It was a source of delight to listen to Maybelle recite in English and French. Before she finished she had everyone, in- cluding the teachers, in fits of laughter. Maybelle’s themes always occasioned great mirth, especially the ones discussing parties and moonlight. Maybelle has always succeeded in being a great favorite with the teachers, as well as with the students. She is one of those lucky individuals who are never caught at their pranks — and eventually someone else is blamed. “Mubles” has no particular plan in mind for her future life but whatever may be her choice, we hope good luck will always be with her and that she will continue to enjoy herself as she has in her C. H. S. career. 41 Her smile was prodigal; gayly persistent like a morn in June n HAZEL, M. MUNROE Commercial Course Hazel, although one of the smallest girls in the class, is one of the most important members. She never misses a class meet- ing, nor fails to stand up for her own convictions. Gingham versus evening gown — eh, Hazel? She is one of those girls who believe in doing her share in the work, and what is more, doing it conscientiously to the end. Her C. H. S. career has been admirable. She has been ex- cellent in deportment and attended school regularly. She has not graced many social events, and spent the greater part of the following day in dozing in class, as many others are wont to do. In fact, she is a very energetic little person and we can’t quite imagine her asleep when anything is going on. She is always ready for a good laugh — if there is something to laugh at. For Hazel is very sensible and possesses much more common sense than is generally allotted to the average student. Thus we know Hazel’s kind and lovable disposition will win her friends everywhere, and her practical nature will gain success for her in the business world in which she hopes to enter. We are all sorry to say “Good-bye” to “our wee Hazel.” 42 u lhe noblest mind the best contentment has CATHERINE O’CONNOR “Tiny” “Sunshine” “Katrina” Commercial Course Well, here is our “Tiny” of 192 0. The saying, “good goods come in small packages” sure does apply to her. While other members of the class are patiently working on their bookkeeping several days behind times “Tiny” calmly announces that her books are finished. She is always ready to lend a helping hand, and certainly does not belong to that class called “crabs.” Cath- erine is one of those fortunate girls who know how to keep in the good graces of the teachers and enjoy themselves at the same time. A first glance at Tiny may give you the impression that she is a very quiet, demure person. But you don’t know her like we do. We’ll tell the world she’s one peach of a girl. She has been the “Sunshine” of every class — in appearance, as well as her jolly ways. After leaving C. H. S. Catherine intends to enter Boston University. There we know her ability will manifest itself and that success will crown her every effort. 43 U I shall not look upon his like again ” ANTHONY V, O’MALLEY “Tony” Technical Course Class President, 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics, 3, 4; Class Book Staff, Junior Prom Committee; Student Staff; President A. A.; Baseball. When we as “freshies” first assembled to choose our leader, in some happy moment “Tony” was elected presiden:, and we have just naturally kept on electing “Tony” every year since. And this is where “Tony” belongs — at the head. A worker who has set before himself the highest ideals, chock full of the right kind of pep and confidence, “Tony” has made good — not only as President of 1920, but also as President of the A. A., before the footlights and on the diamond. In every capacity he has proven himself a success for his class and school. Incidentally, the adoption of the Woman Suffrage Bill has no terrors for “Tony” — he fits strong with the ladies. As to his future plans our Mr. President is not decided, but it is not un- likely that he will answer the call of the “Big Green ’ He is built for big things, and 1920 can’t but wish him good-luck. 44 u As merry ns the day is long n ALICE M. O’MALLEY “Al” “Alla” “Alicia” Commercial Course Class Pin Committee; Basketball, 3 A bang, a crash, — and then in popped Alice O’Malley, as a Freshman, on a certain September day; and take our word for it, she acted like anything but a Freshman. High Scnool held no terrors for Alice. She took everything lightly, including studies, memory lines, n’everything. But then, here’s Alice’s philosophy: “Life is short and time in fleeting.” By the way, who ever said that girls were afraid of mice? Re- member the day Alice took pity on the little mouse that was caught in the waste-basket? Didn’t she have a nifty way of pull- ing it out by the tail? Alice is some baseball fan, — in fact, she’s interested in all kinds of sports. Nothing could keep Alice away from the games, whether played in town or out, and she was never worried as to the means of conveyance. Any old Ford was good enough for her to ride in. Alice plans to go to a comptometer school in Worcester, before she seeks a position in the business world, and we know she will bring credit to the C. H. S. and 1920. 45 “ Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep ” ALICE M. O’MALLEY “Little Alice” “Al” Normal Course It’s no wonder we all call her “Little Alice.” It doesn’t seem as though she’s grown an inch since she came to High for the first time. But although she has not grown much physically, she ex- panded greatly mentally. She always knows the little points that everybody else forgets to look up and she doesn’t mind help- ing us out with information. Alice is usually quiet; but occasoinally in a certain room when the teacher was lecturing, “Al” entertained those fortunate enough to sit near her. And, though she never craked a joke for the benefit of the class, she was always ready to enjoy the jokes of others. “Al” tells us that she intends to go to Business School and we feel confident that if she pursues her tasks there witn as much diligence as she has in High, she will achieve her aims. 46 “She was made for happy thoughts , for playful wit and laugh ter GRACE R. O’TOOLE “Grade” “Gracious” Commercial Course Student Staff, 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club, 4 Who is she in the back of the room surrounded by girls with books in hand? Surely, no one but our classmate Grace. She is one of the most popular girls of our class as she is always willing to help anyone out of a hard, not to say precarious, situation. Grace has been a valuable worker for the “Student” during her High School course. She has a very pleasing voice and much to our chagrin we never found it out until her senior year. Since then, she has favored us many times at assemblies. “Gracie” is among the brightest of our girls. If Grace ever failed in a class what would happen? She is envied, especially, by all members of French IV because of her ability to reel off French. Every day she is surrounded by a veritable host of eager classmates clamoring for help on some difficult passage. We don’t know where her future work lies, but her genial nature, her talents, and her consistency will surmount every ob- stacle which lies in her path. Of that there is no doubt in the minds of those who know her. 47 ' “The glory of a firm capacious mind” JOHN J. PHILBIN “Jawn” College Course Class Book Editor; Dramatics, 2. It is a sure thing that when John walks across the stage and takes his diploma there will be one long-drawn sigh from our teachers. ( That is, if they still sigh.) For in the years Philbin has spent in Clinton high he has delighted his teachers and gained the admiration of his fellows by his splendid scholarship Not one of your ordinary (95 or 100) boys for he occupies that position of blessed felicity wherein one can be a “shark” without being a “grind.” His keen wit and a ready tongue has frequently con- vulsed the class with laughter. Some of the class laugh louder and longer and sillier than others but John don’t mind that. John braved the frights of the stage in his Sophomore year and performed quite creditably but since then he has not ventured on the stage. We’re at a loss to find out why. He’s full of “wise says” and is always emitting them just as if they could stop a strike or sharpen a broken pencil, or settle the League of Nations question. John intends to matriculate at Holy Cross College and it is the fervent wish of his classmates that his progress in after life be as fruitful and brilliant as it has been in High School. 48 “The glass of fashion , the mold of form The observed of all the observable n GERALD T. PLUNKETT “Jay” Technical Course Junior Prom; Baseball; Senior Play; Class Book Staff. He’s out! Sure, “Jay” caught it! Who ever saw him miss one? Baseball, our National Pastime, and Plunkett, the star of all our High School victories. But not content with his athletic laurels, Plunkett must in- vade the unknown, the social circles. Now “Jay” has his full share of many beauty, and a charming personality besides — young feller, draw your own conclusions. In his studies, like most of us, “Jay” knew what it was to “fall as into a bottomless pit,” but with his diligence he has passed all his studies successfully. Dartmouth, we hear, is “Jay’s” destination, and if his years there are as full of attainment as his years in high school, his after life will be one of achievement and brilliance. 49 ‘ Wearing all that weight of learning, lightly like a flower’ MINNIE RICHTER “Richy” Normal Course The first day we entered the historic portals of Clinton High School we met Minnie, and even that day envied her her air of superior and general bearing that told us here was a girl who could (as it were) get all the teachings and learning dealt out by the instructors, and still be the same good sport with every one. Minnie has made friends wherever she has gone, for her sym- pathetic nature and helping hand have been in evidence from the first. She is well schooled in the terpsichorean art, and there are tales that she has an assemblage of admirers and dance partners that run up into the five hundred and nintey-fourths. As a student Minnie’s name is on the honor role, and her knowledge of the German language is a source of wonder to her less fortunate fellow students. We do not know Minnie’s plans for the future, but we know whatever they are they will be carried out and brought to a successful finish by the same perserverance and cheerfulness that has marked all the rest of “Richy’s” undertakings. 50 This bold, bad man ” WILLIAM RONCO “Bill” “Rone” “Willie” College Course Assistant Business Manager Class Book; Dramatics, 4; Senior Play Ronco is the original “Puck” of 1920. Now here, now there, “Bill” has tried more teachers’ patience than any other mischief maker in the school. Happily, Ronco has been ready to take a joke as well as give one, and this accounts for his popularity among his classmates. In class he is a modest student with plenty of perserverance. Ronco’s talent, we think, is along mechanical lines and we be- lieve he intends to follow some such work after he leaves school. 51 ‘ Affection warm , and faith sincere, And soft humanity are here ” Commercial Course Esther can control her emotions in school and any place where she is supposed to, and everyone admires her for it. She is very quiet in her classes, so quiet that we often wonder if the teachers forget to call on her; she gets every word which might in any way benefit her. It is rumored that in bookkeeping she is a shark. “Es” never has to worry about handing her work in on time. She is increasing her knowledge of the business world by lending her service to the office-force of the Bigelow Hartford. As yet Esther hasn’t decided exactly what she will do next year. May her future years be filled with as much attainment and as much happiness as her years in High School. 52 U A smile as rare as a day in June ” MARY R. SULLIVAN ' “Tweenie” Dramatics, 4; Class Book Staff; Student Staff; Junior Prom Committee. Mary was one of the most popular girls of our class. Why? Upon arriving at school in the morning, she came not with the usual anxiety of the ordinary student. Oh, No. A smiling face always greeted her classmates If she had a frowning heart no- body ever knew about it. Mary believed that a little smile meant a lot and cost little and that it went a long way toward making everybody happy. A little smile accounts for Mary’s popularity. We will always remember Mary, as that good-looking maid in the Senior Play. Although it was her first appearance in High School dramatics she lived up to the reputation of those who ap- peared before her and had made quite a hit with the audience and others. Mary has decided to be a teacher; that little smile will always keep order in the classroom. We know that some one of her pupils-to-be will make that little smile as famous as Clara Kimball Young’s eyes. 53 “She is kind hearted and serviceable in all the relations of life ” EDITH M. WALKER “Edie” Commercial Course Prom Committee For Edith’s first two years of her High School life we never fully realized just what a good classmate she was, as during this time her home was in Boylston, but for the last two years, with her home in Clinton and seeing her much more, we have found her out — her smile, sunny disposition, and all the rest of the qualities that make up her sterling nature. Edith is liked by all her teachers as she is a student upon whom they can always depend. She expects to find her future work in an office as a private secretary. We are sure she will be successfull in whatever work she chooses and the best wishes of her class go with her. 54 “ Those about her, from Iter shall read the perfect ways of honour CATHERINE L. WARD “Kay” Catherine is of that class of quiet, demure girls whose whole ambition is to shine in her studies, and never anxious to shine socially. She has the enviable reputation of being the greatest “plugger” and incidentally, one of the sharks of the commercial department. Catherine possesses an unusually sweet disposition and never have we known her to get any way peeved at any or her class- mates. She is bound to succeed in the business world because hasn’t it been said that conscientious effort always nrlngs suc- cess, which together with such a character and disposition as “Kay” possesses, is sure to make for her her mark in the world. 55 “ The innocence of her eyes is like that of the turtle; simplicity and truth dwell in her heard ’ LILLIAS S. WRIGHT ‘‘Lily” “Lil” “Sunny” College Course Student Staff, 3, 4; Prom Committee. Lilias did not begin her Freshman year with us, but entered High in the following April. Our classmate, Lilias, is one at least, who never had to enter the portals of C. H. S. fearing that she might be caned upon to impart her knowledge to the rest of us, and not have the ability. What a grand and glorious feeling! It would break her heart if she was spoken to ror deport- ment by a teacher. Of course when the rest of us were getting a “balling out’’ we often wished we might be in Lilias shoes, es- pecially in Latin IV, when our honorable teacher thought it nec- essary to give us about 100 lines of Latin to memorize. Never such a fate for Lilias. We think Lilias is going to enter Normal school in the fall, and if so, we would all like to be “kids” again, learning our “A, B, C’s” from the “school marm.” 56 “To the good looking belong the girls” EDWARD MOIR “Eddie” “Diddle” “Bill” At the time of this writing “Eddie” is acclaimed by another class in Clinton High School. But “Eddie” is really a 1920 man in spirit anyway, so this book would not be complete without some word about “Eddie.” In our time he was not only prominent in class affairs but was also prominent in school athletics. He held the office of treasurer freshman year and that of president sophomore year. “Eddie” was the young Lochinvar of the class of 1920. Judging from his picture one can see that this is so. “ Eddie” was the star of “Doc” Gordon’s Physic class. What he didn’t know about physics we won’t tell anyone. But he gen- erally kept “Doc” guessing as to whether he knew his lesson or not. That’s saying a good deal, for one hardly keeps “Doc” guess- ing very long. We wish “Eddie” good luck in his further adventures in High School. We know he will meet with success. 57 FRESHMAN YEAR We enter. Pull aside the curtain and disclose ns — over a hundred strong surging through the corridors on that first bright September morning. How we have dwindled from the riotous mob which choked Room 5 and debated the elec- tion of Class officers. It’s still hazy in our minds how that business was gotten over with, but anyway we never re- gretted our choice. “Tony” O’Malley was elected Presi- dent; “Joe” Harrity, Vice-President; Aria Cooper, Secre- tary, and Edward Moir, Treasurer. Mr. O’Malley soon left us and Walter Attridge was chosen to fill the vacancy. Right away we began to decorate the property with our numerals, to scowl at the Sophomores and to tumble into the pitfalls of Freshma nfrivolitv and nonsense. In April, 1920, we presented the farce “Kid Curlers,” in the Annual Dramatic Competition. It was quite credit- ably presented and took second rank. The second half of the school year we calmed down a little, perhaps became a little more thoughtful of our mis- sion in High School. Somewhere within that space we were welded into a body with a character and a distinct exis- tence — the Sophomores of 1918. 58 SOPHOMORE YEAR September 9th found us with thinned ranks and the live- liest class in the school. Edward Moir was elected President of the class at the meeting a little less turbulent than the preceding year. Josephine Harrity was re-elected Vice- President, Aria Cooper, Secrteary, and Gerald Plunkett, Treasurer. As Sophomores we felt it incumbent upon us to fill the role of the bewaggering, terrifying, devil-may-care Sopho- more tradition as far as caution permitted and our second year in High School was a “ripper.” 59 JUNIOR YEAR On your dignity. Junior year, and sometimes we think it’s the pleasantest. From scapegrace Sophomores to re- speeted third year students, “ a little lower than the angels,” (said angels being the Seniors) but just a little lower. Now your true Junior is an energetic person, so to business im- mediately and the election of class officers. “Tony” O’Mal- ley is honored with the Presidency. “Joe” Harrity is elected Vice-President ; Mary Kittredge assumes her duties as Secretary, and “Jay” Plunkett is chosen Treasurer. Yes, we’re superstitious and reaso nto be. Here we are in the annual Dramatic Competition putting on a first class production, only to have the Seniors nose us out for first honors. “Rastus, Rastus, mind that rabbit’s foot.” Our Junior dance was held to secure funds to defray the expenses of the Prom and we realized a “stupendous sum.” The reception to the Seniors was a big success both so- cially and financially. Never did the hall appear more at- tractive, and as the happy gathering whiled away the joyous hours of the evening, we felt repaid for any labor, conscious that our efforts had brought our Junior Year to a fitting close. 60 SENIOR YEAR And now our Senior Year lies before us like the last chapter of a book wherein we are to learn much and to understand why all that went before, was. Election of class officers is our first consideration and “Tony’ O’Malley, “Jo” Harrity, Mary Kittredge, and “Jay” Plunkett are unanimously re-elected. Study, football and then study comprise our schoolastic routine, until Christmas time brings vacation and “Ye Bige Senior Showe.” And what a big success the 1920 offering was with all the old grads and undergraduates present to enjoy the finest drama ever presented by a Senior cast. In spring we had a last chance to gain the Dramatic Competition cup, but lost out to the Sophomores. Our fore- most dramatic “stars” were unable to appear but the cast chosen performed splendidly and they have the thanks and appreciation of the entire class. In the ticket selling contest we Seniors proved enterprising and had the satisfaction of beholding our “banner” decorating the stage on the night of the entertainment. Graduation, — how remote and foreign that sounded to us as underclassers ; how swiftly and unobstrusively it steals upon us. Amid the cares, the distractions, the thousand and one matters which occupy our closing days there is “ a some- thing” at our heartstrings which thrills and electrifies; an elusive “something” sweetly permeating the atmospnere of hastening termination. Our work is done ,the last farewells are taken, we are embarked on the sea of life. Like a good ship let us stear clear and ride every billow of disappoint- ment or success with a spirit of fortitude and trust — the standard of 1920. 61 62 CAST OF “HUSBANDS ON APPROVAL” HUSBANDS ON APPROVAL Nancy Glover. . . Bob Devon Rita Glover Hamilton Seaver Mrs. Glover. . . . Colonel Rowe. . . Catherine Dick Fitzgerald. Sam Glover Kratz . . .Mary Kittredge . . .Gerald Plunkett . .Fannie Kaufman Merrill Bates . . .Florence Griffin iiustin Ball . . . .Mary Sullivan Anthony O’Malley . . . .William Glynn . . . . William Ronco Nancy, a society debutante, receives four offers of mar- riage at a dance. To aid her in making a choice and inci- dentally perhaps to enliven her hours of languous boredom, she adopts the novel scheme of having them live at her home for a month. Dick Fitzgerald, Bob Devon, Colonel Rowe, and Hamilton Seaver, the four contestants, arrive. Their proposed advent has been the object of serious opposition by Nancy’s mother, Mrs. Glover, her brother Sam, and her sis- ter Rita. Bob Devon steals a march on his rivals by rescuing Nancy from a fire while they are squabbling. However, a misun- derstanding arises between Nancy and Bob over a ?etter the latter receives from a girl friend. Nancy then turns to her other three cavaliers, only to find that their time and atten- tion is quite taken up, within the limits of her own home. Nancy, distressed and angry, rejects the three suitors when they propose as a matter of form at the end of the month. It is then divulged that they are all engaged, Dick Fitzgerald to Catherine the cook, Rowe to Mrs. Glover, and Seaver to Rita. Devan, arriving on the scene, proves his innocence of any complicity in an affair with “My Lady of the Letter,” and forgives the meek and mortified Nancy. Kratz, the Ger- man mechanic, furnishes the laughable scenes in conjunction with that “Irisher” Fitzgerald. 63 64 CAST OF “THE BISHOP’S CANDLESTICKS” THE BISHOPS CANDLESTICKS The Bishop The Convict. . . The Gendarme Persome Marie William Glynn William Ronco George Constantino .Anna Cunningham . . . Fannie Kaufman Persome, the Bishop’s sister, has a far different disposi- tion from her brother ’s kind and generous one. She not only scolds Marie, her little servant, for her various short-com- ings but also the Bishop, for his generous spirit. To assist the poor, he has sold all of his valuables except two silver candlesticks ; these he has kept only because his mother gave them to him on her death bed; and yet he wonders if it is not a sin to keep them when he could relieve the sufferings of the poor by selling them. That night as he sits reading a convict enters, demanding food. As he eats, the story of his trials, his unjust sentence, his life in prison, and his es- cape, is drawn from him. After trying to convert him, the Bishop tells him to lie down and sleep. When the Bishop has gone to bed, the convict steals the candlesticks, but is caught and brought back by the gendarmes. The Bishop has him freed, and then gives him the candlesticks. Before the convict leaves, he asks the Bishop to give him his blessing, and promises to lead a good life. 65 66 CAST OF “AN EASY MARK” “AN EASY MARK” Richard Chambers, a Senior at Hale College, Carleton Allardice Jack Knowlton, a room-mate Merrill Bates Harry Rensaellaer, a, student at Western College, Willard Fletcher Mike Doherty, an instructor in the manly art of wrestling, William Glynn Elmer De Boothe, an escaped lunatic who thinks he is an actor Arthur Brockelman Miss Dorothy Somers, a commencement guest, Mary Kittredge Mrs. Vera Somers, Dorothy’s mother. . .Ernesta Comerford “An Easy Murk” was presented on April 3, 1918, by the Sophomore Class. It was well staged and it was evident that the competition between the four classes was very close. The work of Willard Fletcher, who assumed the charac- ter of u young lady, is worthy of mention, and it took the audience but a moment to appreciate that good comedy was in store while he was in the lines. The work of Carleton Allardice, another member of the cast, also received favor- able comment. 67 68 CAST OF “SUNSET” “SUNSET” Mr. Rivers Lawrence Leigh Azariah Stodd. . Aunt Drusilla . . Lois Rivers. . . . Joan Jasper. . . . Arthur Brock el man Austin Ball .Anthony O’Malley . . . .Florence Griffin . Anna Cunningham . . Fannie Kaufman Joan returns home from a trip on the continent anxious to confide her adventures in her chum and half-sister, Lois. During their confidences, the delivery of a letter to Lois causes her to tell Joan of a secret love affair with a young lawyer whose poverty prevents him from becoming a suitor acceptable to her father. Joan tells of falling in love with a man in Switzerland who, though he returns her affection, is bound by an engagement to another. Lois denounces the man for “engaging himself to one woman and allowing him- self to fall in love with another knowing the misery it would bring to all three.” Joan defends him and Lois promises her help in solving the situation. The aunt and father of Lois are anxious to arrange a marriage, for her with a wealthy young neighbor, Azariah Stodd, but Lois finds no romance in marriage with a man who has grown up with her. Stodd, although he loves Lois, is not anxious to force her into an unwilling marriage. Another letter to Lois announces the coming that after- noon of Lawrence Leigh, her secret lover. Just as they are about to rush into each other’s arms, Joan enters and greets Lawrence as her lover not realizing that Lois is the “other woman.” Lois makes no sign, wishing to hide the truth from Joan, but when alone with Leigh, she denounces him bitterly and breaks the engagement. When Joan returns, Lois gives Leigh to her. Turning to the window to hide her hurt, she sees Stodd standing in the garden and a sudden vision of real affection, sends her to his arms. 69 “FAMOUS BREAKS” OF 1920 When Gibby “broke down” in Westminster. When “Beckus” Burke’s collarbone separated from the rest of his anatomy. When “Bally” wrote Washington’s Farewell Address as 1776 Coalshute Ave., Hades. When Ronco “broke” a nickel. When E. J. “broke” the pledge and began to read “near beer” signs. When “Jawn” Philbin “broke” into a box of “cough drops. ’ ’ When Plunkett, about to run over Ronco, tried the emer- gency “brake” and it worked. The great light that “broke” upon Anthony Vincent 0 ’Malley, when he pressed the button in the dark room. 70 FOOTBALL After a discontinuance of three years, football was re- sumed last fall and Clinton High opened its season with Commerce High of Worcester. The boys had been prepar- ing only a week so the defeat in Worcester was due to ‘Hack of football sense,” which is always evident in a green team. “Jimmie” Simpson’s line plunging from his fullback po- sition was responsible for over half the touchdowns scored by the team. “Pud” O’Malley, quarter back, was the coolest man on the team. He used good judgment in selecting his plays. Earl Whitham, right halfback, was the star punter on the team. His forward passes were always well thrown and timed. “Eddie” Moir, star left halfback and Captain-elect, played in bad luck all season. He was the team’s “Eddie” Casey, but his frequet injuries kept him out of most of the games. “Bacchus” Burke played at left end. He smashed up end runs times after times in a remarkable fashion. H. Simp- son, at right end, played a steady game all season. “Mall” Haley and “Pooch” Philbin at tackle positions, got every play that came their way. Hawes and Connelly at guard positions did splendid work, both on the defensive and of- fensive. Shaw, at center, kept his signals straight and passed the ball in a sure-steady manner. Although the team was not as successful as we hoped it would be, they did very well. With the majority of the team returning to school, everything points to most suc- cessful season. 71 BASKET-BALL Basket-ball prospects at the opening of this season were very bright and much enthusiasm was displayed, but can- cellation of games, due to lack of transportation facilities, did much to lessen interest in basket-ball. The players, however, kept up their enthusiasm and practice, and to this alone the team owes, in a large measure, its success. Although in nearly every game the Clinton boys were outweighted fifteen pounds to the man, they managed to win five out of the eleven games played. “Kitty” Kittredge, the right forward, was the star per- former as an all round basket shooter and passer. His liveli- est floor work and shooting, combined with his knowledge of the game, made him the most feared man on the team. “Pud” O’Malley, the right back, was the mainstay on the defensive. He repeatedly broke up the opponents’ plays and his team work was admirable. W. Kraemer, left for- ward, was one of the cleverest and fastest of players. His caging of difficult baskets, together ' with his passing, stamps him as a player of rare ability. “Eddie” Moir and “Jimmie” Simpson played in several games. Their all around good playing made them dependable at all times and valuable assets to the team. To “Rittie” Kraemer, captain and manager, was a fast, brainy player, cool in a pinch and well stocked with con- fidence. “Pooch” Philbin, the left back, was most valuable, a good mixer and heady player. With four regulars remaining in school the outlook for basket-ball next year is promising. 72 BASEBALL The baseball team of the 1920 season surpassed all other teams of the school in every respect. They not only won the Wachusett Interscholastic League pennant, but defeated the teams of the leading towns and cities in Worcester County. This being the first year that Clinton played in the league since 1913, they surely made their return a memorable one. “Pud” O’Malley, Clinton High’s best athlete, held down two positions on the team, catcher and pitcher. In each position he was perfection itself. Captain “Rittie” Kraemer played third base with the ability of a big leaguer. He was not only an expert fielder but a “Babe” Ruth at the bat. “Jay” Plunkett, the team’s starfielder and swatsman, played in the left garden. He has all the earmarks of a wonderful player. “Joe” Sullivan, the team’s emancipator, held down first base. “Joe” was a fast fielder and also a good man with the stick. “Kitty” Ivittredge was the team’s wonder boy, in every sense of the word, a baseball player. Earl Whitham, the great southpaw, put fear into the hearts of his opponents the moment he started to wind up. Much credit is due him for the season’s success. In center field “Ba.cchus” Burke pulled the ball out of the air with utmost ease. At the bat he was very efficient. “Spuddy” Shaughnessy and “Billie” McNally, the two midgets of the team, altenated at short stop. Their fielding and batting was beyond reproach. Too much credit cannot be given Mr. Cobb for the effi- cient manner in which he coached and handled the affairs of the team. The season of 1921 promises to be still more successful with many of the veterans still in the school. 73 OUR ADVERTISERS To those individuals and business concerns who, by the financial aid of an advertisement in this book, have indi- cated their co-operation and interest, come our grateful thanks for their courtesy. We trust that, in many ways, the members of the class of 1920 will find it possible to pay in- terest on the investment made in them by those whose names appear among our advertisers. 74 CLASS PROPHECY BY CATHERINE W. O ' CONNOR Between the dark and the daylight On an evening many weeks ago, A mystic feeling came o’er me As I dream’t in the fire-light glow. A book was placed upon the hearth Which was called, “All the world’s a stage Where everyone must play a part.” So I turned it from page to page. To satisfy an ardent yearn What in the future there might be And fortune has allowed me learn, Now let me tell what I did see. Along the river’s palisades “Tony” O’Malley, free from care, With chorus girls drinks lemonades. For he is now a millionaire. A secretary now I see Who handles all matters of state, She proved to be “Joe” Harrity Who was always wise and sedate. The next page shows a baseball game And standing in the pitcher’s box Was our classmate Gerald Plunkett, Now starring for the great Red Sox. Mary Kittredge is an authoress Whose stories have won renown, And her fame reflects much credit On the schools of her own home town. Before me comes a picture Of the head of a famous school, For Austin J. Ball has risen By strict adherence to the rule. E. J. Burke is an architect Whose buildings we see everywhere, In the country they’re artistique, In the city they rule the air. Muriel Clark, I was glad to learn, Is traveling far over the sea Managing a London concern, With the greatest of ability. 75 Now I did see in far Japan, A very great distance from here, Another classmate, “Eddie” W. Burke, Who is now a civil engineer. Mary Collins lives in Boston, They say that she bleaches the hair, A color that is a wonder. And makes all Boston’s Johnnies stare. The railroad affairs have been settled In a way that reflects no shame, By the choice of Constantino As head of the Boston Maine. But what is this that now I see? Surely, I have not looked in vain, For Anna Cunningham, M. D., Is ’graven on a window pane. Far, far, away from her old home “Dot” Carruth is in quest of wealth, Lecturing to the boys of Rome On, “The Value of Keeping Health.” And as I read of gay Paree, Of a home on a leading street Where Miss Glynn, a surprise to me, Keeps all dukes and earls at her feet. In Italy writing music Carroll Gibbons works very hard, To win fame by a masterpiece. May nothing his success retard. In nurse attire of blue and white Consoling with all in their grief. And to those who are afflicted Florence Griffin brings relief. Alice Gibbons is in the West And the pages to me proclaim That many a man has been in quest, But she cares not to change her name. Now I read that my native town Has grown to be a city fair, With our old classmate “Mall” Haley, Clinton’s most popular mayor. In a big theater in New York Fannie Kaufman is a real star, She has climbed to the leading honor, Her reputation has spread far. In an office in the city Opposed to granting women’s rights, Miss McLeod of our own high school Leads all the anti-suffrage fights. 76 Away from the busy city Leading a very quiet life, Lilias Wright goes through this vale As a country minister’s wife. “Ev” Kiley is in the State House, Cares around her will never lurk; She’s always with the governor As his one confidential clerk. Rose King has become an artist And she has labored not in vain, For her paintings of real beauty Have brought considerable fame. Richard Kraemer is a doctor And makes a little pink pill, Which is known all the world over, And it will either cure or kill. Dorothy Lee, an opera star, Has surely acquired fame at last; “Dot” was always a fine singer In the good old days of the past. Margaret Mitchell is a writer, She’s winning laurels by her pen; Her best and latest work is on “The Brotherhood of Single Men.” The little book now shows to me Another ray of future’s light; Alice O’Malley, a writer, Of witty stories in “Life.” In a great big city school-room Sadie Martin serenely rules, Her manners are so meek and mild Yet her class-room leads all the schools. Hazel Munro, a milliner, Makes the prettiest hats you see, But if hubby has to buy them Then many a quarrel there might be. But who is this with a rule-book? Yes! she is waving defiance, ' Tis Alice Mary O’Malley Teaching basketball science. Next, I see on a Boston street, One standing very near a door; A classmate I was glad to meet, Grace O’Toole, head of Filene’s store. The next I saw was John Philbin, A celever member of the bar, Who is now a mighty lawyer And he is known both near and far. 77 Now Minnie Richter, I behold Is in Chicago far away, Where as a faithful police woman She’s ever in continual sway. From the turmoil of the city And the cares that fill it with strife, Edith Walker now passes her time Leading a simple rural life. William Ronco has got a wife, I learned that it was all too true; Most of his life is filled with strife And both his eyes are black and blue. Now I see in a dentist office One I know was alway frank, Esther Sharpe is pulling out teeth By one very long mighty yank. Mary Sullivan is a teacher Of the last of all things you’d guess. For Mary is teaching Latin, May Jove crown her with success. Now the last page shows a cloister And as happy as of yore I’m sure, Catherine Ward is a devout nun, Her prayers have brought many a cure. Alas! but the book is now closed, The glow of the fire died away; Then my mind turned back again To the time of our high school days. To the school we made our homes in And the halls we lov’d to roam in And teachers who are kind and true, To you we now must say adieu. In yonder tower, old “Father Time’’ Is tolling life’s resounding bell, Which echoes forth full many a tale And of joy and of pain does tell. For us it sounds a mournful note, Deep, brooding, solemn, and profound, Marking the end of joyful years Spent within C. H. S.’s bound. We now must bid a sad good-bye To Alma Mater very dear, To enter on Life’s mighty path Each, architect of his career. So farewell dear old Clinton High, And good-bye; perhaps forever, For your ideals will guide each soul To heaven’s calm, the final goal. CLASS SONG WORDS BY JOSEPHINE E. HARRITY MUSIC BY CARROLL GIBBONS I I tow swiftly on the wings of time Our High School days have flown! With grateful voice we sing in praise, Of joyous hours we’ve known; Of vict’ries won ’neath “blue and gold,” Though struggles were a plenty, Our goal we’ve won; the aim was high Of dear old Nineteen Twenty. Chorus We say “Cfood-bye” and “Good luck” to Clinton High School True guide to all in every way, There is a place in the ranks that awaits us, Each one of us has some part to play. Your stand for right, like a beacon light burning, Will oft recall, with brightest rays To hopes of youth our fond hearts turning, To golden hours or promise, Dear Old High School Days. II Though new friends come with each tomorrow, Memory oft will dwell With classmates dear and teachers true, To whom we bid farewell. We greet the dawn of future years With dreams and visions bright ; May high ideals be realized In the Sunset of each life. 79 LANCASTER MILLS MANUFACTURERS OF Lancaster Staple Ginghams Red Rose Ginghams Kalburnie Zephyrs 32 Chambrays 32 Shirtings CLINTON, MASS. 80 Compliments of Bigelow-Hartford Company Graduation The gift that delights the Graduate A Bracelet Watch for the Girl A superb time- piece for the young fellow, to guard against tardiness in bus- iness life If it ' s from us it is certain to be the best and honestly priced Our watch stock is complete. Whitney, The Jeweler 26 High Street AYERS HAMMOND INSURANCE REAL ESTATE Bank Block 77 Nigh Street CLINTON, MASS. 81 Compliments of J. W. Forrester Co. Bank Block SOME DAY Members of the Class of 1920, Y OU will become the heads of homes COOKING and heating: HOT WATER with GAS is most scientiffc, convenient, economical See the Modern Appliances at our salesroom Automatic Gas Ranges and Water Heaters Clinton Gas Light Co. Phone 327-W R E.Freel, Mgr. hart, Schaffner . Marx Leopold Morse Go. Clothing Hills Wiesman Clothing, Hats, Furnishings Arrow Gollars Lamson Hubbard Hats Compliments of J. T. W. R. Dame BECKER’S BUSINESS COLLEGE The Secretarial and Accountancy School of Worcester SPECIALIZES in courses which prepare one for high-salaried positions. Secretarial Course, Bookkeeping: and Accountancy, Higher Accounting, Stenography and Type- writing, Normal Course, Dictaphone and Comptometry. Individual attention is given in order to insure rapid progress. The Present Demand for well-trained Secretaries, Accountants and Teachers is unnrece- dented. Prepare Now for one of these positions. Students may enter at any time. Call or write for illustrated catalog. Clark Building ' , 98 Front Street, Worcester, Mass. Compliments of “The Service Store” Buy Universal Goods Aluminum Ware Bread Makers Percolators P. A. Cannon Meat Choppers, etc. Visit our New Department, House Furnishings where you will find everything for household and Kitchen use. E. O. Pratt HARDWARE 119-121-125 High Street, Clinton Phone 224 Compliments of McQuaid Bros. Co. Clothing Hats Furnishings 70-72 High Street, Clinton 83 ICmtia Jfctbuut Haritrarh, dlnr. PjolflgrajjtjH nf StattttrJimi B4f itaylsfan trrrt, Uustim 17 lEUn Street, tUnrrrater Ittew Uorfe pbilabclpbia Baltimore TMasbington 36roofel m IHartforb Springficlb Iprovtbcnce Compliments of Compliments of Hastings Pharmacy James McWilliams Prescription Specialist Baker and Caterer When you think of drugs, think of HASTINGS 224 High Street 66 High Street, Clinton Telephone 219-W You Might As Well Have the Best Shoe tor Your Money Your head works better when you keep cool; so will your feet when dressed in WALK-OVER SHOES See what a perfect Walk-Over fit we have for you at a Reasonable Price. A. B. SCHLICKMAN 45 High Street The Store of Guaranteed Values and Best Service 84 Compliments of Howard Bros. Garage Clinton Optical Co. Automobiles to Let Dependable Glasses Open Day and Night 128 High Street Tel. 226 139 School Street Compliments of Grain’s William M. Lee Lunch The “Always Reliable’’ Hardware Dealer Compliments of Hamilton Butterfield Our special mission is to look after the Dry Goods needs of the Women, Young Ladies and Chil- dren. If you are not on our list, may we add you to our long file of satisfied customers? Fine Boots and Shoes F. G. Stowers Co. Dry and Fancy Goods The Store of Quality Bank Block O ' Toole Brothers Compliments of Stoves Peter Menegus Plumbing 316 High Street Heating Fruit, Cigars, Tobacco, 2-4-6 Walnut Street, Clinton Candy 85 Compliments of Belle Vue Mills SELF SERVE STORE Fresh, reliable groceries, on clean, orderly shelves, in a spotless, white store, with a Golden Rule busi- ness policy. Russell-Wood, Inc. 32 High Street Greene Block Compliments of henry T. Brockelman Clinton High School Class of ’88 President of the firm of BROCKELMAN BROS., Inc. Clinton, Leominster and Fitchburg Compliments of Harry Madoff Ladies’, Misses’ and Gents’ Sample Shop 158 High Street Telephone Connection, 716-J 86 Compliments of Compliments of JOHN J. GUTMAN Latin’s Lunch Corner of Church and High Heating, Furnaces, Stoves, Roofs Agent for Glenwood Stoves General Repairs Sheet Metal Work 242 High Street, Clinton Our Dresses Look Right, are Made Right, and Priced Right W. L. Hubbard Co. 87