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

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10 THE EXPONENT Then the seniors a call did send For talent of the best. In trials for “Nathan Hale,” They sent sincere requests. “Then passed a weary time. Each throat Was parched, and glazed each eye. A weary time! A weary time! How glazed each weary eye! When looking westward, we beheld A something in the sky.” “A speck, a mist, a shape I wist And still it neared and neared.” In utter terror we stood in fear; From finals we tried to veer.” “With sloping masts and dripping prow, As who pursued with yell and blow Still treads the shadow of his foe, And forward bends his head, The ship drove fast, loud roared the blast, And southward aye we fled.” “But soon we heard the dash of oars, We heard the pilots cheer, Our head was turned perforce away, And we saw a boat appear.” We anchored “like one that hath been stunned And is of sense forlorn. A sadder and wiser crew We rose the morrow morn.” JUNIOR YEAR And so it came to pass that at the beginning •of our Junior year, our worthy King Edgar gather¬ ed his loyal knights about the Round Table. The knights of twenty-three held the seats of honor on his right, according to their standing. A famous enchanter, Merlin, had exerted all his skill in fa¬ bricating the Round Table. A magic power wrote upon each seat the name of the knight who was entitled to sit in it. No one could succeed to a vacant seat unless he surpass in valor and glorious deeds, the knight who had occupied it before him. Now, in a special seat, sat Sir John, first in prowess and leader of the other knights, and beside him Lady Louise. After spending some time at the Table Round, there was great rejoicing; for the clerk, Lady Mil¬ dred, charged with the duty of preserving the annals of the Round Table, issued a proclamation by King Edgar, announcing a field day to be held at Franklin Park. With that, many knights from the courts of Arms, Brattleboro and Turners, gathered themselves together, each with a fervent desire to bring back the honors to his King. And Sir Robert went forth to prove his worth for King Edgar, and returned with flying colors. And many tournaments and jousts were held on the battle field on the shores of the Green River The strongest and mightiest in battle, Sir John, Sir Kenneth, Sir Arthur, Sir Joseph, Sir Francis and Sir Arthur of the Westside won many victories for the court. A small festival had previously been held in honor of the lesser knights; but now, these worthy knights, the flower of chivalry, proud of their strength and valor, wished to earn new fa¬ vors for the damsel of their choice. And so, a bigger festival was given, to which each knight escorted his fair lady. But then ' King Edgar called his knights to¬ gether and said, “Now must ye defend you like a knight, or else be shamed forever, for you have slept over-long.” So, the covenant was made that no knight should remain at the Round Table unless he proved his mental worth. Forthwith the siege endured and the knights lay helpless near a week; and when they were near recovery came tidings unto King Edgar that each had upheld the coven¬ ant. Immediately afterwards King Edgar found himself opposed by kings from the surrounding country, who, with their armies, were already mak¬ ing their way toward the court. By Merlin’s ad¬ vice, King Edgar called a council to solicit the aid of Sir Merrill, Sir Arthur and Sir Edward, three of the best knights of the Round Table. They ac¬ cepted the call, and with two other knights, formed an opposing army to combat against the enemy. Some of the rebel kings were superior, but Merlin, by a powerful enchantment, caused confusion among them and Sir Merrill and his men won many victories. After defeating these rebels, King Edgar sent a larger army against his enemies in the Valley. For six weeks his knights, Sir Edward, Sir Donald, Sir Earle, Sir Arthur, Sir Edmund, Sir Arthur of the Westside and Sir Merrill lay siege to the Val¬ ley and were quite victorious. During this time, at the court, the most illus¬ trious Lady Helen called together contestants for the best public speaker of the court. Eight of the most famous orators of the knights of twenty- three competed, and Lady Alice and Sir Wadsworth were victorious. It happened one day that Sir Eustace, the keeper of the King’s purse, found it overflowing with gold and precious jewels. Soon after this dis¬ covery Sir John invited all the court to a great fes¬ tival, which had been held annually at Washington Hall. This was attended with much pleasure and merriment by all. As the knights had obtained their sovereign’s permission to bring their ladies along, the fair Lady Doris appeared upon this occasion, in all her charms, with Sir Vincent. Sir Edward saw them and could not behold them without emotion, and made no effort to conceal his love. Sir Vin¬ cent perceived it and the pain he felt from jealousy taught him how dear Lady Doris was to him. Not-

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THE EXPONENT 9 FRESHMAN YEAR After fighting successfully nine long years of school life, we left behind us the land of “Tillsonia” to embark on our black bowed ships for new and strange lands. We soon tasted all the adventure that we could wish for in one year. We started on our conquest with Francis Carson as captain, Louise Hunter, first mate, Reta Bostley, keeper of the log and Willard Letourneau, keeper of the treas¬ ure. Now as the days went by we encountered no real danger. Indeed during the first month of our voyage we came to the land of the Phoenicians or Sophomores. Here we were treated in a royal man¬ ner. We were their guests and many good times they gave us. Especially at one agreeable dance, called the Freshman reception. We were intro¬ duced to the higher nobles, the teaching force. All these good times and events impressed us very much. It was while we were here that many athletic games were held. Our! crew was invited to take part in them. Among those who accepted were Ed. Vickery, Jack Cavanaugh, Jimmy Woodlock, Art Merz, Mino Partenheimer, Joe Conway and Francis Carson. This being our first tryout few made the teams. Leaving the land of the Phoenicians we began our voyage in earnest. We now woke with the rosy- fingered dawn and worked. Many storms threatened us. Some of our ships were sunk and a few of the crew lost. When things seemed to be going along smoothly we came to the land of Circe. All of our crew fell under her dreadful charm. Studies lagged, interest fell off, we did not care to begin our work again. But Mr. Smith, our leading god, came to our rescue. After this we were more care¬ ful to avoid the Sophomores. However, that danger was soon forgotten and we drifted to a more horri¬ ble one. We had been drifting along with the tide in a leisurely way when we came to Charybdis and Scylla, otherwise known as mid-year exams. Some of us tried to dodge the danger. But it was of no use. Some were seized by Scylla to be no more; others succumbed to Charybdis. As it was, most of us escaped. Ah! but we breathed more freely when those potent evils were left far in the rear. Still we were not out of the danger zone. We encountered the Sirens who called to us to aban¬ don our hard studies and live a carefree life with them. A few believed their lies and succumbed to their songs, but most of us sailed by the danger. Some just about got by as the luring thought of no more studies was hard to resist. Good and happy days followed. Were we not nearing the end of our voyage? Were we not go¬ ing to be rewarded after the long voyage? Indeed, all these happy thoughts filled our hearts with joy. We thought of the good times that were to follow. But many of our thoughts were shattered. Out of the clear sky: the thunderbolt struck. Our ship was beached on the island of the Giant Cyclops, or final exam. We were a sorry looking crew that escaped the island. How we fixed the ship to sail is hard to answer. Two days later we sighted land. Oh, what re¬ joicing there was. Most of our crew pulled through safely. A two months’ rest was assured us and we passed safely into the land of Ithaca or the sum¬ mer vacation. SOPHOMORE YEAR There were some Ancient Mariners Of the Class of ’23, Who started on their Sophomore year, With many a laugh of glee. The ship was cheered, the harbor cleared; Merrily did we start, With Cavanaugh and Rita, dear, To steer us in our bark. Miss Toomey held the log so dear, As a duty great and noble. And Letourneau kept the bags of gold, With all its treasure’s trouble. “The sun came up upon the left, Out of the sea came he! And he shone bright, and on the right Went down into the sea.” The mariners did hold a dance For the class of twenty-four, And they did trip upon the deck, With never a care or more. The crew did call for many a sport, And the mariners romped and cheered, While mist and snow on us blew down, And of the cold we were afear’d. Then we did ’cross an albatross That flew darkly ’cross the sky And we did seek for one long week, Our marks to raise them high. “The sun now rose upon the right, Out of the sea came he, Still hid in mist, and on the left Went down into the sea.” And then our ship did stay quite still, While we did sport in glee. “Good English Week,” a play did bring From all worries were we free. The good south wind now blew behind And brought baseball along, Many did come to its clear call To cheer in mighty throng.

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THE EXPONENT 11 withstanding this, all the knights did honor unto themselves and made their ladies enjoy the festival. There arose a controversy among the knights of twenty-two and twenty-three about the control of penal institutions. A combat ensued in which the knights of twenty-two won the cup. But, as the summer approached, it became necessary for the King to again test the mental prowess of his worthy knights. A general gloom was spread over the countenances of all his court except over those of the knights of twenty-three. They were not appalled by the stern challange and formid¬ able tests, but prepared for the encounter. Gen¬ eral satisfaction was still further increased when they conquered and returned to the court, with their places at the Round Table secure until the final test to come the next year. SENIOR YEAR The Senior year found the good and virtuous class of twenty-three nearly through the dark and gloomy forest of education, on the path of know¬ ledge which leads to the Castle Commencement. There awaiting them were Rev. Whiteman, Mr. Lamb and Rev. J. Burford Parry. The way was narrow and many were the times they wandered off into the maze of pleasure and joy. First of all, sounds of revelry were heard and Comus, the spirit who represented the tempting pleasures, was seen with his band of revelers at sport. Immediately Bob Hall, Bill O’Neil, Joe Con¬ way, John Cavanaugh, Leo Burke and Arthur Merz became enchanted and fell under the spell of the revelers. Then Kenneth Lyman was also overcome by the mystic spell and joined the others in their football games. A small dance had attracted a few of our vir¬ tuous class, but most of them had resisted the temptation and stayed on the narrow path. Now. CLASS SONG Farewell to G. H. S. Music and Words by Maurice Porter, ’23 Behold! A hundred seniors ever true, In caps and gown arrayed, in smiles and tears. To us who’ve stood the test raise up your cheers! For soon we part in search of labors new. Farewell to schoolmates and to teachers, too. Who have so nobly led us through four years Of joys, of tasks, of trials and of fears. Farewell to G. H. S.! Farewell anew. May God in his great goodness care for thee, Filling thy pathway with prosperity, With happiness throughout the years to come. And now may scholarship and loyalty And honor still prevail, with charity ’Morg those who now must bear what we have borne. however, they were persuaded by the revelers to forget their studies and attend the great football dance. They enjoyed themselves a great deal and were urged by the revelers to stay on. They re¬ membered the hard journey they had before them and once again took up their way on the path of knowledge. They came to an almost impossible place to pass, but, by the help of Mr. Smith, their attend¬ ant spirit, they passed safely through the Valley of Midyear. After this hard time, several of them, Ed. Vickery, Mino Partenheimer and Malcolm Cam¬ eron wandered away and joined the revelers and enjoyed themselves at basketball. They had no sooner returned from their many victories when Earle Hindes, Donald Brown, Ed. Vickery and Art Kelley left to play baseball. Al¬ though they had left us, we were 1 glad for they won many victories. Several others left to take part in “A Pair of Sixes,” which was given for the amusement of all who attended. Some of Comus’ crew gave a big dance in hon¬ or of the class of twenty-three, and most of them laid duty aside and danced until one. At this time there arose an argument between Comus’ crew and the class of twenty-four concerning the gasoline tax. They had a long and exciting argument in which the Class of ’23 proved victorious. Just before they reached their goal, a hidden labyrinth almost enveloped some of them, but by hard study they kept on the straight and narrow path of knowledge. Finally, they finished their long and tedious journey through the forest of educa¬ tion and arrived at the Castle Commencement safe¬ ly. They were given a wonderful banquet as a re¬ ward for so successfully accomplishing the danger¬ ous journey. NORMAN WANEGAR, ’23 ELEANOR PRATT, ’23 IVY ODE Tune: The End of a Perfect Day We now do plant our Ivy By the school we love so dear; We will cherish it and honor And watch it thrive each year. In time to come we’ll see it Still clinging to the wall, Where loving hands now plant it At the graduation call. Then our thoughts will turn back ever To our happy high school years, To our classmates all so loyal, To our joys and pranks and tears. And as our life moves onward, Let us hope that others see, Like Ivy climbing upward, The class of ’23. DOROTHY L. WAIT