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

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12 THE EXPONENT With but a month to go we all started plugging hard. About the middle of May the greatest schol¬ astic honor that can be obtained in one’s school career, that of valedictorian, was awarded to Lin¬ coln Durkee. Second highest honor, that of salu- tatorian, was awarded to Leslie Ross. Rockwell Smith and William Ballard were next highest in honors. The open competitions for class and ivy songs, were awarded to Judson Ewer and William Ballard respectively. On the evening of June 6, we were given the annual Junion Prom by the crew ’25 and here we met many friends of other crews. We bade all fare¬ well and then sped on to our final goal. Gradua¬ tion, State of Success. We encountered the storms that were final for us. We weathered them well, as for four years we had become quite accustomed to them. We had our banquet, class day and on June 25th we hovered over Graduation State. We glided down and received our honorable discharg¬ es. As we looked back at the dirigible that had carried us through all our storms and troubles there was a feeling of loneliness. We were leav¬ ing it now and would be separated from our old mates. Good-bye G. H. S. Good luck to all of the crew of ’24. IRENE E. DAIGNAULT, ' 24 DONALD J. ROBERTS, ’24 PROPHECY A One-act Drama by ELLEN O’HARA and THURSTON MUNSON The scene opens as Thurston Munson, arrayed in the bizarre fashion of an artist in 1930, unaware of the momentous significance of his act, approach¬ es the booth of MADOLYN O’HARA, Oriental Soothsayer Artist It is a rainy summer night, and as I walk along in the bright moonlight. I’m wondering how and where and why my friends are friends and when they’ll die and what they do and about their line, when all at once I spy a sign that says in letters strong and bold; “Come here to have your fortunes told.” I’ll go right in and sit me down and calmly wait and gaze around. (Madolyn enters with an air of mystery) (aside) She’s a funny girl with her muf¬ fled face; reminds me of the Hindoo race. Soothsayer You needn’t say a word to me; I know just what you came to see: just what your friends so dear and drear are doing; so just listen here. (She puts the magic scroll in operation.) There is one Alberti in your crowd of whom you can be justly proud, for he is a struggling artist now, who has for a model Ruth Blackall. And when his finances take a drop, he visits Ballard’s great pawn shop. He receives his ticket and his mon’ from the bookkeeper, Florence Atcherson. The money he must use to ward off starvation, so he rushes to Grace Baker’s delicatessen. On Sun¬ day we see Francis, free from suspicion, walk bravely into Clara Almstead’s mission. And there on the wall in letters so tall, is a welcome sign, which makes his eyes shine. “Absolutely no collec¬ tion,” it said, “By order of Mary Ballard, chief head.” You see Mary’s making her time well spent; she’s a social worker of the best intent. Artist Surely, you’re not trying to kid? However, tell me what the others did. Soothsayer Then you remember Freddie Burke—always at work, ' lever could shirk—Johnny-on-the-spot, ready to lielp a lot? Well, he has had n.any a tumble and toss. His detective, Barbara Borth- wick, and he are striving as hard as hard can be to find out ‘‘The intricacies, intractabilities, and idi- osyncracies of the primordial of the perturbable fiery cross ” Artist Well, that sounds like Freddie; such a stuclent,. you know, and always ready. Soothsayer For speakers tonight we have written down Harold Brocklesby and George Brown, appearing shortly after dark, accompanied by their secretary, Ethel Clark. The subject is bound to make a hit, being “The long and short of it.” Artist On my word, that’s surely news! I’ll look them up and get their views.

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THE EXPONENT 11 relied on our crew to give it the best support. We lived up to this old custom by having a large list of editors on the Exponent board. William Bal¬ lard was editor-in-chief, Philip Stearns, literary editor; Catherine Putnam, squadron and crew re¬ porter; Thurston Munson, illustrator; Lincoln Durkee, athletics; Isabelle Livingston, music; Leonard Thompson, alumni; William O’Hara, grinds; Donald Roberts, exchanges; Marion Cum¬ mings, commercial reporter. Thurston Munson made a name for himself as a literary writer by running a serial story entitled, “The Coming of Don Fylipe.” This story was com¬ mented on by many squadrons in the exchanges as being a fine piece of literature. Munson also contributed short stories and poetry. Mary Bal¬ lard’s story of “Dido” interested many. We were part way through our last trip and the last call for football came, so Edmund Jangro, Leonard Thompson, Reginald Pfersick, Edwin Fiske, Paul Corless, Sam Payne, Jack Keefe, Phil Stearns and George Streeter took their last boot at the pigskin. Edmund Jangro captained the team and Nathaniel Clapp managed affairs. As v»e still needed funds to run the squadron, the ofiicers we elected were Francis Alberti, presi¬ dent of S. A. S., Phil Stearns, treasurer, and crew ’24 directors, Madolyn O’Hara and Roily Reed. In order to pass away the time we gave a few dances but from a financial standpoint we all said “that’s a lot of bunk.” We are willing to leave it to the coming crews the great mystery of why school dances aren’t a success. The dust of the track floated up to us and Mowry Hawks, Paul Corless, Reg Pfersick, Fred Burke and Leonard Thompson couldn’t resist the temptation to kick up their heels and cut up; so they went and helped to capture the banner in order to have it fly over squadron G. H. S. One morning Commander Smith announced that in the first three laps and up to the time of his announcement in the fourth hop that the crew ’24 had the honor of having Clara Almstead, Sarah Portman, Mary Ballard, Catherine Putnam, Helen Schneck, Harriett Russsell, Irene Daignault, Sarah Plantinga, Mabelle Farr, Blanche Robinson, Sam Payne, Robert Pratt, Rockwell Smith, Leslie Ross, Lincoln Durkee, Elmer Taylor, Elmer Osgood, William Ballard, Harold Field, George Richardson, Judson Ewer, and Philip Stearns as Pro-Merito members. This was a list of twenty-two members which is about one fifth of the crew. The crew ’24 felt proud of such a scholastic standing as that in its midst. Fierce winter storms drove us down to Washing¬ ton hangar and thus gave the basket-ball squad a chance to appear. The familiar faces of Roily Reed, Ed Fiske, Paul Corless, Reg Pfersick and Len Thompson were again in the lime light. Len Thompson captained the team and Bill O’Hara was manager. The storms over we again ascended into the air. There was an under current of commotion in the crew and everyone felt that something was going to happen. Shortly afterwards dispatches were sent out to the crew that parts for the annual play of the crew were to be open for trials. The trials over found Madolyn O’Hara had received leading part as Olivia Dangerfield, alias Jane Ellen; Ralph Davis as Burton Crane; Isabelle Livingston as Mrs. Falkner; Marion Wells as Cora; Louise Donley as Amanda; Thurston Munson as Thomas Lifferts; Harold Field as Solon Tucker; William Ballard as Paul Dangerfield, alias Smithersfield; Mary Bal¬ lard as Elizabeth, alias Araminta; Robert Pratt as Charles, alias Brindlebury and Bill O’Hara as Ran¬ dolph Weeks. The play was entitled “Come Out of the Kitchen,” and was played three times. All the cast showed ability as future footlight flashes. We were all satisfied that we had had plenty of entertainment for a while so we settled down to work once again. Soon fine reports came once again from the dirigible “Commercial.” Ethel Clarke, Leona Clapp, Louise Donley, Antoinette Koziski, Felica Prusick and Milton Hescock had received certificates on the Royal. Ruth Martin and Blanche Robinson had received pins for writ¬ ing fifty words a minute. Dora Lillie, Beatrice Lamb and Louise Donley had received certificates on the Remington. Mildred Jackman won a prize- for sealing the most number of letters. The warmth of summer winds began to float, into the staterooms of the dirigible so Kauchinski, Pfersick, Corless, Thompson and Durkee dropped their dime novels and Police Gazettes to take up. the war club for the last time. Captain Kauchinski led his mates to victory in the different battles while Sam Payne managed the crew of fence bust¬ ers. One day in spring as we picked up messages by wire, the message came through that Leslie Ross had won an appointment to West Point and had the highest mark in exams of all the candidates in Springfield. Ross bestowed not only an honor on himself but also honor to the squadron G. H. S. The Modern Language Plays put on by Miss Pease were given in the latter part of April. The players in the Spanish play entitled “Los Pantol- ones,” were Harriet Russell, Bessie Kingsley, Mar¬ garet Fitzgerald, Idell Plumley, Robert Clifford, Elmer Osgood and Donald Roberts. In the Ger¬ man play entitled “Eigensinn,” Harry Shulman, Dorothy Johnson, William Ballard and Elmer Tay¬ lor took part.

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THE EXPONENT 13 Soothsayer 0 Leona C’app is married today and owns a car, so they say. Her garage was built by Nathaniel Clapp, but a lightning stor.-n brought it dow ' n with a rap. Robert Clifford fixed the car to perfection ; it passed Lawrence Comins ? expert inspection. Artist For the land’s sake! My stars! Doesn’t Bob ever tire of cars? Soothsayer Paul Corless now is famous too; his dreams of greatness all came true. He’s a mythical, musical comedy teacher, with “Helen of Troy, N. Y.,” as a feature. The myth of the mythical part’s Marion Cummings; Irene Cooper contributes sweet tumty- tum-tummings. Irene Daignault as Irene in “Sally, Irene and Mary,’’ is making the play quite the berry. While Marion Davis is busy all night enter taining New York. She’s in the lime-light. Artist Ain’t that nice? But it’s a pity I didn’t see ’em while in the city. Soothsayer The Ling Ling Brothers’ Circus may visit you some day with Ralph Davis as ring leader with very good pay. It will remind you of the days of late, with Inez Dutcher selling tickets at the gate. Should you visit the curios in the midway, Louise Donley will be heard to say, “Come one, come all, step right this way; see what the daily dozen has done in a day.” Right next to her is Herbert Dew. His speed reminds you most of glue. He has an exciting race with a turtle and accidentally takes a hurdle. Another act that’s bound to please is Jud- son Ewer on a trapeze. A matrimonial bureau’s in the next tent; Lincoln Durkee is its head and his time is all spent in arranging happy marriages, a work for which he’s fit. He’s making money rapid¬ ly and takes good care of it. Artist I hope that what you say’s precise; I’ll look him up and get his price. Soothsayer The great “A and P” claims another, we see; Harold Field is a boss. They say he’s never cross. The food he sells is of very high grade; Julia Fal- vey tests it where it is made. Into his store comes Margaret Fitzgerald, his steady butter and potato “herald.” His potatoes surely never will rot as long as Marg can trot. He’s helped a lot by Eddie Fiske, who I may say without any risk, thinks that it’s all kinds of a treat when his new wife buys good things to eat. Artist The way some people sure do hoard. Wait till they’re like me and can’t afford. Soothsayer Maybelle Fan has a library, a very fine place. There books about Ben Franklin from Pauline fill quite a space. Gladys Hampshire’s interest bias grown very keen, for a whole case on “Hunting” may there be seen. And speaking of hunting re¬ minds me too that Richard Hatch is running a zoo. He’s surely as busy as he can be, for he’s running the hatchery too, you see. The deer park is a most popular part. It’s presided over by Emma Hart. Isabelle Herron has a job not ab¬ surd; she has charge of anything pertaining to a bird. Artist I once had miles of books, but I sold ’em to keep up my good looks. Soothsayer There were several geniuses in 1924. William Galvin is one who has opened fame’s door. He’s working now up at Lake Placid, taking “dots” from dice with some new kind of acid. Flora Hill has invented a pill which has caused Bessie Kingsley to start a bill, because the effect of this marvelous pill is to give the hair a constant frill. However, to Hawks this is not all; he wants a pill to make him tall. According to him of Olympic repute, a tall runner’s more nearly a “beaut.” And Flora’s pill interests not at all Hescock, for he says, “Why should one fall for all this frilly kind of bob when nature can do a much better job.” Artist Yet it’s surprising, so they say, the way men curl their hair today. Soothsayer Baseball has claimed more than one of this class; Jangro and Kauchinski and Johnny Keefe at last. Edmond is manager of the Purple and White Socks, Franny is captain, and Johnny minds the bat box. Johnny, too, is often seen by the fence, making holes for the kids without any pence. Artist My pocket-book hangs in folds. I guess I’ll use one of those holes. Soothsayer Hollywood has been the attraction of a few and they find that they have about all they can do. Mil¬ dred Jackman’s apartment there would knock out your eye. Kathleen Kavanaugh’s her cook and makes delicious pie. Dorothy Johnson keeps track of the “bills” and says every minute of her time it