Gloucester High School - Flicker Yearbook (Gloucester, MA)

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THE SENIOR FLICKER 27 HISTORY OF THE SOPHOMORE CLASS, 1925 Listen, my readers, and you shall hear Of the greatest class in any sphere — The Sophomore class of ’25 Which is brilliant, peppy and alive. ’25 is so good that you rightly guess It’s the best Sophomore class in G. H. S. Last year we entered as Freshmen green, Who wandered about with frightened mien, And looked on the Seniors as kind of gods Who were far above the freshmen clods. The schoolhouse was then undergoing construction, Some rooms were naught but ruin and destruction, Icy in winter, and stuffy in spring, But the brave little Freshmen endured every thing Without any crabbing or any complaint, For punk sports is one thing that we Sophomores ain’t. So over the “Y” for Latin we went, And for sewing the Peabody Building was lent. While the upper classmen expressed their chagrin, We bore every hardship with a grin. Our teachers found us most pleasing indeed, As we of discipline never had need, But were always ready and willing to work, For never did one of ’25 shirk. We began our Latin with finest intentions, And thoroughly learned the five declensions. We were splendid in English ; in Algebra, fine ; And we made in our Drawing not one crooked line. Ancient History was our special delight, In Speech we all proved to be very bright. In fact every study that we undertook, We did so well in, that all records we shook! And on the Girls’ Basketball Team, L. Burnham, Anne Andrew, all players esteem. And in the Beacon’s pages revered, Two articles by the Freshmen appeared. William Mills, Edith Edberg were much admired, For they the Sawyer Medals acquired. Although in the year 1922, There was nothing momentous that we did do, Yet we grew to be firm and loyal friends, Who will work together to attain our ends When we a year more shall advance, Then, as Juniors we’ll have our chance! As you see, the class of ’25 Under discomfort appeared to thrive. For when school opened again this year,

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26 THE SENIOR FLICKER THE HISTORY OF THE FRESHMAN CLASS OF 1926 October, 1922, marked the beginning of the freshman class of 1926. This class entered with the unusual record of having 293 members. During a meeting of the class, which occurred soon after the opening of school, Principal W. H. Ringer gave a splendid talk to its members. This talk mainly concerned the work expected of students, the general program, and class loyalty. Judging from the work that has been done by this class throughout the year, this talk impressed the class greatly. Armistice Day was observed by special exercises at the high school. One of the notable features of this event was the singing of “Recessional” by the freshman chorus. This was greatly appreciated by all present. The Thanksgiving Day program consisted mainly of contributions by the freshman class. Fletcher Wonson recited, “Give Thanks”. Ernest MacClellan took the part of a six-year-old boy, and Ernestine Viator, the part of a very small girl in a dialogue entitled, “What Each Is Thankful For”. These performers did credit to their class. The Freshman Girls’ Field Hockey Team won the game between the Juniors and the Freshmen, but unfortunately in a later game they lost to the Seniors. The Freshman Team is composed of Allison Vibert, Esther Gaff- ney, Katherine Meuse, Ellen MacEachern, Eleanor Porper, Iola Monroe, Edith Maddix, Margaret Swett, Margaret Gibbs, Muriel Moore, and Mar- garet Quigley. The method of competition decided upon for the winning of the Roose- velt Trophy for this year was an interesting talk on any subject. Four dele- gates were chosen to represent the four classes. The one awarded the prize was to be given it on account of the interest and delivery of his talk. The representative of the freshman class was Miss Beatrice Madsen, whose talk was on “The Origin of Man.” Miss Madsen’s talk was splendid and she de- serves hearty praise. She lost, however, to Miss Morong, the Junior dele- gate. In the Freshman Boys’ Football games the Freshmen won from the Juniors 12-6, but they lost to the Sophomores 21-6. The Freshman lineup was as follows: Ross, Kramer, Witham, Smith, Hanson, Scammon, Souza, Griffin, Capillo, Lane, Oliver, Erskine, Scammon and McDonald. The only member of the Freshman Class in the Christmas program was Ernest MacClellan. He gave a splendid characterization of the New Year. The Freshman Girls who have made the High School Basketball Team are Mary Sonia, Edith Maddix, and Ellen MacEachern. As the winners of the Sawyer Medals for this year have not as yet been announced, it is impossible to try and name them. The Freshman members of the Beacon Staff are Evelyn Kane, Paula Patch, Fletcher Wonson, and Helen Polisson. This ends the important happenings of the class of 1926. Don’t you think this class has made good its boast of being a splendid class? Of course you do! So come on now give a hearty cheer for 1926! Hurrah for the class of 1926. — Evelyn Kane, ’26

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28 THE SENIOR FLICKER Nearly all of our former members were here, Anxious our school work to begin, Be it sports or studies, we were out to win ! The football season commenced with a punch. “Hank” Knowles, and “Dogs” Whynot were two of the bunch. They played on the team, and each won his letter, G. H. S. for some years ne’er had team that was better. “Fat” Murphy, a Sophomore, was one of the subs; Though we’re glad to remark, he’s not one of the dubs. Another good sub, named Bobby McLean, Who played like the rest with his might and main. And when the basketball season began, Four of its players were from our clan — “Dogs” Whynot, “Bun” Foley, Abrahamson, and Clark All played with a will, and each made his mark. As forwards Dick Clark and “Bun” Foley were slick, While Whynot and Tom were sure hard to lick. They look very fine when in uniform dolled up, And never once seem to get at all balled up. Johnny O’Brien went out for track, And showed that for speed he felt no lack. Although he, in Latin, his teacher does rack, Because for translation he hasn’t any knack. Dick Clark plays, too, on the baseball team, And he a very good player we deem. Now, from the boys’ sports, we turn to the girls’ And ye that are scornful are nothing but churls. Lucille Burnham was Captain this year Of the basketball team that we hold so dear. The tall jumping center was Anne Andrew, And Signi Asiala a substitute new. For Girls’ Field Hockey, the most that turned out, Were from ’25 without a doubt. We Sophomores in sports were well represented, If we did not our duty, we’d not be contented. As for high marks when Freshmen, we established a precedent So now as Sophs our rankings are excellent. Though in Caesar ’25 shows a slight inclination To prepare his next lesson with a translation, Yet in history a Soph an “A” always makes, For ’25 has ever been strong on “dates”. In English our poetry outlines are fine ; Indeed every Soph surely slings a hot line — That’s why in geometry he does so well, For a Soph any “line” can unerringly tell. In French the smart Sophomore can fast parlez-vous, And politely says, “Merci”, and “Pardon” to you.