Greenfield High School - Evergreen / Exponent Yearbook (Greenfield, MA)

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16 THE EXPONENT solved, That the State should control the penal institutions,” was enthusiastically upheld on the affirmative by the Junior team, consisting of Malcolm Cameron (Capt.), George Gunn, Ralph Haskins, and Miss Eleanor Pratt as alternate. They debated exceptionally well. The Senior team of Irving Feldberg (Capt.), Miss Eliza Noyes, Vincent Bostley, and Edward McLaughlin as al¬ ternate argued the other side of the question, furnishing a debate very creditable to a High School. There was considerable dispute over the judges’ decision but nevertheless the 1922 numer¬ als will be engraved upon the silver cup. The sophomores presented two plays, “A Night in an Inn” by Lord Dunsany and “Joint Owners in Spain” by Alice Brown, after the debate. These were ably and enjoyably given by eight boys and four girls: “A Night at an Inn” Bill Jones . William Galvin Sniggers . Donald Roberts Albert Thomas.George Voetsch The Tof f.Ralph Davis Priests . Arthur Lyman Philip Stearns William O’Hara The Idol . Thurston Munson Thurston Munson with his “eye” made quite a hit. Emma Hart as Mrs. Fullerton, Madeline O’Hara as Miss Dyer, Reta Howard as Mrs. Blake, and Mary Ballard as Mrs. Mitchell played very well in “Joint Owners in Spain,” but Miss Dyer, who “ain’t a well woman,” and Mrs. Blake, who had “hung her harp on a wilier’ long enough,” were the star players. The Sophomores are to be credited for the Memorial Exercises held in Assembly Hall, May 29. An impressive ceremony, interspersed with the favorite Memorial Day Songs consisted of the following: To the Colors . George Streeter Flag Bearer.Andrew Wait Introductory Speech .... Leonard Thompson (President) History of Our Flag . Clara Almstead Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address . William Galvin Harding’s Address at the Grave of the Unknown Soldier . Ralph Davis Wilson’s Address at Arlington . William O’Hara The last Junior efficiency test was taken Friday, June 9. Honors go to Captain Irene Griesbach’s team with the average of 78%. Captain Margaret Hawkes’ team received an average of 72%. The following Juniors, have received the Initial Certificate given by the Underwood Typewriter Company:- Luceyle Griesbach, Hazel Atcherson, Ethel Parker, Gertrude Murphy, Eva Verville, and Lillian Dew. Miss Virgina Schoof received the prize of two dollars and a half at the Annual Freshman Spell¬ ing Contest. The High School, and especially the Art De¬ partment, is greatly indebted to the Greenfield Woman’s Club for the presentation of four very famous and beautiful pictures: “The Lady with a Pink” and “The Old Lady Cutting Her Nails,” painted by Rembrandt; “Joan of Arc and Her Troops Praying,” by Louis Maurice Boutet de Monvel; and a beautiful frieze containing eight¬ een figures, painted by America’s famous arti:t, John Singer Sargent, for the Boston Public Li¬ brary. The central figure in the frieze is that of Moses, supporting the tables of law. The five-dollar prize, awarded for the best essay written by a Sophomore, was given to Catherine Putnam. Robert Pratt received honorable men¬ tion. The D. A. R. offered a prize to the Senior girl and to the Senior boy writing the best essay on “Citizenship.” The prizes were awarded to Agnes Finnie and Edward McLaughlin. Remember your S. A. S. pledge made last Sep¬ tember and think not of spending your vacation with your dues unpaid!! Friday evening, May 19, members of the Ger¬ man class presented in assembly hall a one act play entitled “Unter Vier Augen.” The parts were excellently well taken by Edward Seibert and Dorothy Franklin, who represented a young mar¬ ried couple on the evening of their first dinner party, and Elsie Erhart and Leonard Simpson, who were their servants. The same evening the Senior Spanish class pre¬ sented “Manana de Sol,” a short play introducing Dona Laura and Don Gonzalo with their attend¬ ants, meeting by chance in a park on a bright autumn morning and discovering that they had been intimate friends years before. Louise Dono¬ van made a very attractive senora and Dorothy Lyman deserved special commendation for the manner in which she carried off the part of the old gentleman. Madelene Roberts and Della While were the capable attendants. It was a satisfaction to have in the audience several genuine Spaniards who expressed their appreciation of both plays. The two casts were entertained later by Miss Pease at her home on Woodleigh Avenue. A. C. ’23.

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THE EXPONENT 15 M —Sure! Gertrude is matron of the Dumbell , -Institute. P— Dumbell Institute? Where’s that? M —Oh that’s over in Troy. Evelyn Thompson is there, too. She’s running the Pussy Willow Tea Room. They say it’s a marvellous place, and her sunny disposition draws a crowd. Evelyn always did have a smile for everyone. P —A tea room? M —Yes, Madeline Carlson was running a tea¬ room but she’s sold out and married an actor. Have you read the Spanish poems in “The Boston Globe”? P —Me? Globe? I never see “The Boston Globe.” M—Oh, that’s right too. Well, Della White is writing Spanish poems for it. What do you hear from George Corsiglia? P —He’s married. M—Married? P —Sure! I’ll give you one guess. M —Dodo! P —Right the first time. M —Did you know Marion Williams was publish¬ ing a fashion magazine? P —No! I’m not interested in fashions!!! We sure did have talent in our class, eh Bud? M—M -m-m P —Oh, good Lord! Here’s the boss! He says he’s been calling me for an hour. I’ll have to jump around a bit, now. See, how I do it? M —Yes, I can imagine you hurrying. Be a good fellow and call me—say a week from to-night at this time. We can talk it over! some more. P —Well, I should hope to kiss a stove, I’ll call you. I must close now though. PBCRO tuning out. So long, Bud. M— Au revoir. Philip J. O’Hara, ’22. Muriel S. Crosier, ’22. A JL SCHOOL NOTES The last issue of the Exponent for the term of 1921-22 and with the new board in charge! The new officers fulfilling their new duties! The Senior play, “The Adventures of Lady Ursula” was very admirably presented, although financially it was not as successful as it might have been. This was in no way due to the play or players but more to the lack of a well-planned ticket-selling campaign. The play, undoubtedly, was second to none ever presented by Seniors of G. H. S. Among those especially conspicuous for their fine acting were Elizabeth Freshour in the leading role of Lady Ursula, Philip O’Hara as the Rev. Mr. Blimboe, Vincent Bostley as Sylvester and K. Harold Smith as Castleton. Several Seniors and one Junior took the Col¬ lege-Board and Comprehensive Exams in North¬ ampton during the past week. By competition in the Senior Class the Ivy Ode by Miss Blanche Braman and the Class Song by Miss Marion Williams were chosen for presenta¬ tion during commencement week. The annual Junior Promenade and Dance for the Senior Class was very successfully held in Washington Hall, May 26. The hall was neatly and attractively decorated with crepe paper of the 1923 colors, orange and black. A large crowd was in attendance. Tinker’s Singing Orchestra furnished music during the evening. A very interesting debate was held, by members of the Junior Latin class, upon the subject, “Re¬ solved, That Cicero was justified in putting the Catilinarian conspirators to death.” The affirma¬ tive side of the question was upheld by Catherine Noyes, Ramona Brown, and Louise Hunter with Ralph Haskins as alternative. They were opposed by Esther Smead, Roland Mather, and Robert Harris with Alice Tanner as alternative. The affirmative side was awarded the decision in ac¬ cordance with the Roman method of voting. This method consists of having the two teams stand on oposite sides of the room and of having voters favoring them stand with them. The affirmative had but one more voter than the negative. Marga¬ ret Mather acted as chairman and Mary Fitzgerald as time-keeper. The annual Junior-Senior debate took place in Assembly Hall, June 14. The proposition, “Re-

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1—ROBERT HOLLINS ALBERTI “Of good natural parts and of a liberal education.” Bob’s” activities in high school have been varied. Among the numerous duties he has performed are, editor-in-chief of the Exponent, vice-president of the S. A. S., illustrator for the Exponent, a Pro Merito member, star lover in the senior play and, although assistant treasurer of the senior class this year, he has found time to do his usual amount of studying. Bob is going to Worcester Tech. 2—HAZEL MAY ANDERSON “Silence gives consent--” Hazel joined our ranks at the beginning of our High school career, and has gone through all our trials with us. She loves to dance, also to wear earrings, judging from the looks of things. But she shocked us when she had the measles this last year. That was altogether too childish a trick, Hazel. You, a dignified Senior, should have known better. She has not decided on her life work yet. 3—WILLIAM GUSTAVUS ANDREWS “Good at a fight, but better at a play; Godlike in giving, but the devil to pay.” “Bill” has led a varied existence in G. H. S. but his out¬ standing accomplishment i§ his athletic record. He was a four letter man in both his Sophomore and Senior years and Captain of the football team this year. In the Senior play he made a hit as a butler. He was Secretary of the class in his Sophomore year. Treasurer in his Senior year and has also served on numerous committees. He plans to go to a good prep school and from there to Syracuse. 4—WILLIAM TYLER ARMS “I saw and loved.” As soon as Bill” was sure Deerfield was too small for him he came to G. H. S. in his diligent pursuit of knowledge. The first three and a half years were the hardest and Bill kept digging, finding time however to serve an editorial board and lend his presence to the Pro Merito Society. In the last half year Bill ' s attention turned to the members of the fairer sex and if they don’t take too much of his time he’s going to Williams. 5—HELEN ELIZABETH BAKER “Then she will rave; Ye Gods, how she will rave.” Helen expects to enter Smith unless by chance she does not pass her exams. We hope you pass them, Helen, but G. H. S. will miss you. She loves to talk and conversation will not lag when Helen is around. Helen is a member of the Glee Club. 6—SARAH KATHERINE BAXTER “He I love is far away.” Sarah is that affectionate girl who always calls you “My dear.” Oft’ we have heard whisperings of someone dear to her heart who lives afar and we only hope that soon he will come back to her. Other than this longing, her chief occupation is wheeling out the neighbors’ babies. She has been a lively S. A. S. collector, making us pay our dues on time during the past year. She is undecided as to her future. 7—PAUL WILLIAM BITTNER “I know not why I love him.” “Dutch” is a second Huck Finn. Always interested in sports, fond of fishing, swimming and camping he has come to be one of the best Nature.informed students in the class. Though not on any school team he has been on numerous “dusty” and twilight league teams. As yet, in spite of his graceful figure and really good looking face he has not fallen prey to a gentle charmer. Dutch spends his P. M’s. in working at the First National Bank, where he will re¬ main after graduation. 8—VINCENT MICHAEL BOSTLEY “I profess not to know how women’s hearts are won. To me they have always been matters of riddle and admiration.” “Vin,” our young Lothario, has always been noted for his dashing tennis, his affairs de coeur, his limp and his athletic heart. However, the state of that member is not entirely due to his participation in athletics but rather to the fact that his heart has been broken so frequently. As leading man in the Senior play he performed to the admira¬ tion of all and the infatuation of many. He has found time to grace both the Senior and Junior debating teams and the track team where his record was unassailable until the development of the aforesaid sad limp. His future is in the hands of fate. 9— BLANCHE ELLEN BRAMAN “This world is not so bad a world As some would like to make it; And whether good, or whether bad. Depends on how we take it.” Blanche came to us from Turners Falls High at the be¬ ginning of her Sophomore year. And what is more, she comes by train every morning from Millers Falls. How many of you that live next door to school would like to try it awhile? She has won several awards in typewriting and is the author of the ivy song. Blanche is a history shark and is thinking of succeeding Miss Hamilton in teaching that subject. She is a member of the Pro-Merito society. 10— SAM MIDGLEY CAMERON “He has I know not what Of greatness in his looks, and of high fate. That almost awes me.” “Sammy” has graced G. H. S. with his presence for the past four years. While here he has found time to act as Assistant Manager of the Exponent, write the school and senior notes, play baseball for four years, acting as Cap¬ tain of the team this year, win the prize in the Junior Speaking Contest and be our class orator. All this has been done along with a great amount of studying. He will go to Amherst College. 11—WALTER LESTER CAMPBELL “A tall man with large blue eyes.” “Walt” is that tall boy who has never looked at any girls until this year. However it is his own fault, as he has everything which should go to make him attractive. During his high school career he has attended strictly to his studies. His future is undecided but we shouldn’t be surprised if we soon heard that he had moved to Detroit.