Fitchburg High School - Boulder Yearbook (Fitchburg, MA)

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Nolen’s ideal: Worster 98. WHAT BOSTON MUSICIANS SAY a ABOUT THE HIGH GRADE McPHAIL PIANOS MR. LOUIS C. ELSON, Musical Editor and Critic, of Boston : “Your Upright Piano has stood every test excellently. My own opinion of its merits has been echoed by many prominent pianists who have used it at my residence. Its tone is very rich, and it stands well in tune.” Repairing OF ALL KINDS OF IN- STRUMENTS. Typewriters and Sewing nines FOR SALE AND TO RENT. Mr CARLYLE PETERSILEA, Composer and Author of Petersilea’s Method for the Piano-Forte : “ Having long known the McPhail Pianos as among the finest in the United States, and also having tested them myself, I pronounce them in all res- pects equal to the best that have ever come under my observation, either in America or Europe. In a word, the McPhail embodies all the possi- bilities of the Upright Piano.” piano anD ©rgan tuning By C. A. Reed, who has had 25 years’ experience. All Work Guaranteed Perfect. 104 Main Street, Fitchburg, Mass JOHN GILLESPIE, Gertrude’s reply to H O. Berger: “Go ’way, little boy; you’re be-LOWE me '

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Thomas Francis Moran, E. Nettie Ruth Mossman, G. Mary Margaret Murnane, G. Helen Teresa Murphy, E. Mary Josephine Noonan, G. Fred Wheeler Osgood, E. Howard McIntire Parks, E. Elizabeth Bernardine Phelan, E. Charles Alonzo Prescott, E. Everett Duncan Ramsden, C. Edith Louise Rice, E. Marcia Idella Richardson, G. Elena Maud Searle, E. Frederick A. Shattuck, E. Richard Shea, C. John J. Sheehan, Jr., E. Timothy John Sheehan, E. Annie Isabel Smith, E. Murray Chaffee Stone, E. May Bernardine Teague, E. George Tracy, E. Paul Walsh, C. Cora May Warner, E. Edna Lucy Warner, E. Carlton Wright Woodruff, E. Charles Ernest Worster, E. HISTORY OF ' 98. Magna Seqttamur. W E were an independent lot! We strode up the hill that hot September afternoon, each with a know-it-all smile; we had never looked as far as this. On account of the crowded condition of the schools, we were obliged to attend in the afternoon. This, however, did not trouble us much, for we received inspiration once a week in hearing Miss Wood- man sing solos, to say nothing of Stockwell’s abilities as a singer. We drifted along calmly until we reached the election of a cap- tain for the football team, when ’96 wanted to gain our vote by gaining our friendship. We were not seriously hampered by the election of a captain from ’96, and decided to do better next time. Our next “scrap” with ’96 took place after we had moved into the new building, when we allied ourselves with ’97 in remov- ing the ’96 flag from the mast. In the meantime our first class meeting, later known as “a mod- ern rebellion,” took place in the assembly hall, and “ Wallie” Cross was elected president. Our relations with ’97, and, in fact, with all the other classes, had always been pleasant, but we didn’t like the looks of their flag

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any more than they admired that of ’96 the year previous, so we determined to place a royal pur- ple and white flag on the pole instead of the one then occupying it. We had placed two or three there only to have them snatched down, but at last we painted one on the sidewalk, and ’98 may now be seen in large figures at the east end of the building. We lived along in the quiet atmosphere of the school, when the attention of the Athletic Asso- ciation was called to the fact that the treasury was devoid of funds, and recommended a second min- strel show, which took place Feb. 11, and was said to be the best amateur performance ever seen in the city. Although our school routine went on just the same, it was somewhat interrupted by the ab- sence of our principal, and for about two weeks we gathered in little bunches to hear of his wel- fare, when one morning we were surprised to see him back, and although, of course, we did not need his discipline, we liked his company. We are by nature very inde- pendent as a class ; and although our actions have not always been above reproach, they were done with the idea of good to the com- munity. It has been our ambi- tion to follow the example set by previous classes in trying to make our school library modern and well equipped by giving to the “library fund ” our surplus wealth after graduation. It was with this idea in view that we pre- sented the drama, “Our Starry Banner,” on. May 30, making it a success in spite of every obstacle, even the illness of a leading char- acter a few hours before the play was to be given. We were very highly complimented for this per- formance. The governing board found it inexpedient to maintain a base ball team, but voted to support a track team. Shortly after, we re- ceived an invitation from Leomin- ster to send delegates to aid in forming an interscholastic asso- ciation, and Messrs. Deane, Lov- ell, Tenney and Parks attended. Our first interscholastic meet took place June 11, and of course F. H. S. carried off the honors. Al- though the meet was poorly pat- ronized, we can only advise our followers to keep up their spirits and go into it next year with a determination to win and not for- get the start that ’98 has given them in obtaining that cup.