English High School - Brown Owl Yearbook (Providence, RI)

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GERTRUDE ALMA RICHARDS. Her voice was ever soft Gentle and low, an excellent thing in womanff The dignity of a Senior girl is truly found in Gertrude, for she is never seen doing anything which might cause displeasure. Her sedate and retiring manner make her little known to most of the class, but among her intimate friends she is cherished. Gertrude excels in Algebra, and is adept at solving problems. She considers her XVaterloo to be in the drawing room, but we choose to think differently. Gertrude expects to go to Normal School when she leaves English, and we believe she will make a successful teacher because of her loving disposition. She is a quiet girl, considerate, and always on the look-out to help some one in distress. NEVVTON ANGELL SHAXVCROSS. From his cradle he was a scholar and a good one. This scholarly young gentleman is one of Miss Mosher's shining lights. He discoursed quite fluently one Friday on the subject, The Duties of a Senior. His words of wisdom fell on unfertile ground, however, and we even fear he did not follow his own advice. The 4B division in Room 1 seems to have had some attraction for him, and his conversations with one of its members have been somewhat numerous. Newton is one of those who consider the study of the stars an interesting subject, favoring the fifth period astronomy class with his presence. He is a-great admirer of bright colors if we may judge by his hosiery and ties which are sometimes quite strik- ing. lVe certainly expect great things of him in-the future. JOHN ROBERT SNNEET. I 'WVhen he speaks , The air, a charter'd libertine, is still. Here is the worthy Editor-in-Chief of this Brown Owl. He has certainly done his best to make this book a success, and has tried to urge the rest of the Board to follow his example. Al- though Robert has not been with us these last few months, he has still kept up a lively interest in the doings at English, for he is president of the Boys' Debating Society. Bob is one of our best debaters and has revealed his literary abilities by win- ning the Anthony Medal. Robert is well versed in politics and parliamentary law. The latter quality is shown by the fact that he frequently gives his version of the way in which our class meetings should be conducted. He is noted for his good-nature, even if things 0'o wronv' in Board meetings, and he is quite as as as G ' often heard to say, That's all right.

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ANNIE LAURA MARSHALL. An open-hearted maiden, true and pure. At least once a week, a little girl with a big hair ribbon may be seen with Miss Mosher. This great elocutionist is known to her classmates as Annie. She especially delights in German, so much so that she diligently pursues that delightful language at Tech She seems to have a very good time across the way, and we often hear remarks upon the happenings there. Our little girl is the keeper of the class calendar and distinguished herself as an anti-suffragette in the composition, which she read for the Anthony Medal. Though somewhat quiet in her Ways she has won many friends during her four years at 'fEnglish. MILTON HARRIS PRICE. I-Ie above the rest, In shape and gesture proudly eminent, Stood like a tower. Milton is one of the few boys in our class who have found astronomy an interesting subject. I'Ie delights especially in going to the Ladd Observatory where he may be brought nearer to-the stars. Milton is an important member of the third period English class and often succeeds in answering some of Miss Peirce's most diflicult questions. The rest of us would really like to know how he does it, so that we might follow his example. I-Ie seems very fond of walking on one foot, and, as an aid to this difficult feat, often carries a cane. Milton is a great admirer of the fair sex, if we may judge by appearances. I-Ie evidently found the society of our class very satisfying to his temperament and, after much earnest endeavor, became a member of our little band. MILLICENT REED. X-Vith dimples all around her face, She makes a heaven of any place. Talk about dimples, just look at Millicent's. This young lady is one of our quiet girls, but for all that she has gained many friends by her Winsome manners. She chose to favor the commercial course with her presence and has especially excelled in typewriting. Millicent has a vein of music in her and is another member of the Mandolin Club. She and Gladys are great friends and may be seen together at almost any time during school hours. Millicent has joined that company of girls who favor puffs as a method of coiffure, and the fashion suits her very nicely. Z5

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universal pastime and delight. find it so troublesome again. ALMA MAY XVATERMAN. She who studies fervently the skies, - Turns oftener to the stars than to her bookf' Alma is a good example of a dignified Senior, and keeps herself under control when she receives her report, while others would be too elated to keep still. Alma is the most hard-working member of the Brown Owl Board, and also serves as Class Prophet. She does brilliant work in her com- positions, and when she declaims in Room 10, one could hear a pin drop, so appreciative is the audience. She is one of the CORA UNA THORYTON Music is the universal language of mankind poetiy their Cora has more than once revealed the fact that the gift of poetry has been stored in her brain by some Muse For this reason she has served as our Class Poet and a member of the Brown OwlBoard. She is one of our brightest Jolliest gn ls and a favorite with every one of her classmates Her abilities as our treasurer are well known, for when a delinquent member of the class sees Cora coming with a little ied book he is almost certain as to what she is after. Cora is also one of our musi cians, and as a member of the Mandolin Club helps to fill the air with music after school on Tuesdays One day Com s hair ' caused her a great deal of anxiety, and we hope she will never '4Three Twins, a society Emelia. She may be found others. Alma is not to be rises victorious above them college career, and we know reports about the quiet little 7 . which includes Alma, Inez, and at any time with either one of the conquered by any study, for she all. She is looking forward to a - that some day we shall hear great girl of this class. - MARTHAJANE XVESTON A foot more light, a step more true Ne'er from the heath flow'r dash'd the dew Martha is another of our pretty girls and an excellent d mcei She took shorthand and typewriting but we feai she did not enjoy those studies as much as astronomy. She is xx ell liked by all in the class, especially by some of the opposite sex She and Marie have engaged in some very interesting conx eisations in Room 1 during the study periods. They have enjox cd them immensely to judge by the sound of suppressed lauvhtei uhich has often come from those back seats. Though Mutha is seemingly very brave, we have discovered that she is much afraid of spiders. XVe sincerely hope she will soon outgiou this timidity.