Holyoke High School - Annual Yearbook (Holyoke, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1917 volume:

hr JJurjiU' auit Wlntr niir HOLYOKE HIGH SCHOOL P HOLYOKE, MASSACHUSETTS mmmtm HOLYOKE HIGH SCHOOL Jffnmuorii HE class of 1917 severs its close bonds of glad fellowship and steps forth into the greater world at a time that will stand in history as one of the great crises of all times. It is a time for every member of the class to choose his or her way of helping the nation which has made their pleasant four years at Hol- yoke High possible. We have been happy here. We will seek happiness in the world and find it if we realize that the road to hap- piness runs through the fields of self sacrifice and unselfish devotion to the high ideals that we have had set before us by our teachers at Holyoke High. This issue of The Pur- ple and White is published with the hope that for the members of the class it will serve from time to time to recall to mind our happy and fortunate days at the school upon the hill. LILLIAN W. FAY iln ittiaa tilUati HI. JFay. Dratt. anb nnr uilfiim utr rrgarb aa a ataunrb frintb, mr Ifnrbti brbiratr thia tjrar Hook nf thr (Claaanf 191T Conant, Howard McDonald, Arthur J. Fay, Lillian W. Allen, Mary Adele Baldwin, Jeanette H. Barky, A. Esther Brown, Alice C. Brown, Russell C. Carr, John C. Clement, Rufus W. Cook, Jason O. Cronin, Helen B. Delaney, Margaret T. Dixon, Margaret E. Draper, Jason T. Edgeworth, Clyde B. Gilligan, Annie L. Ham ill, Robert Hearn, George D. Hebert, A. Omer Henderson, Rema J. Ingraham, Clara M. Judd, Mabel L. Kelly, Daniel Keough, Edwin J. McCormick, Eileen McGrath, Sarah H. Mitchell, Howard Morgan, Bertha Moriarty, M. M. S. Norris, Charlotte A. Pattison, Frances M. Perkins, Elizabeth Powers, Margaret M. Riley, Mary F. Ringer, Wilfred Slotnick, Lena W. Stapleton, Amelia M. Welch, Mary L. Weber, Frederick Wilcox, Harry D. Sears, Jeannette F. Faculty Union, A. B., A. M. Holy Cross, A. B. Principal Vice-Principal Geometry, Mechanical Drawing pcati Smith, A. B., A. M. Head of Department of Greek and Latin Smith, A. B. Commercial Subjects Salem State Normal Mathematics Mount Holyoke, A. B. Mathematics Mount Holyoke, A. B. Chemistry Amherst, A. B. History, Latin Bowdoin, A. B. Head of Commercial Department Steinmann University Rochester Business Institute, Head of History Department Brown, A. B., A. M. Cooking Simmons English Mount Holyoke, A. B. English Smith, B. L. Head of Science Department Boston University, A. B., A. M. Manchester College Commercial Subjects H istory Manual Training Biology, Science Science, Chemistry Commercial Subjects Commercial Subjects English Gymnasium English, Debating English, Latin English, German Smith, A. B. Maine Clark, A. B. Holy Cross, A. B. Albany Business College Oneonta Normal School Smith, A. B. Mount Holyoke, A. B. Springfield College Holy Cross, A. B. Mount Holyoke, A. B. Mount Holyoke, A. B. Head of Modern Language Department Havorford, A. B._ Eat in Head of Mathematical Department Trench, Spanish Commercial Subjects Household Arts Elocution English Head of English Department Algebra, German Trench Trench and English Physical Director Physical Geography German and French Vassar Holy Cross, A. B. Smith, A. B. Hunter College Elmira College Emerson College Smith, A. B. Tufts, A. B., Harvard Mount Holyoke, A. B Mount Holyokt Smith College, A. B Springfield Y. M. C. A. Colleg. Michigan State Normal Schoo New York University Vassar College Eastman College, A. B. Holyoke High School Prendergast, Bi.anid L. Clerk Managers of The Purple and White SAMUEL O’CONNELL, Editor i JAMES MULLEN, Business Manager (Ihigh honor students ffiiglj iKotuir S’tuiiputB Gertrude Cassidy, 93.74 Marion Kane, 91.66 Freda Ricker, 91.62 Austin Kirkpatrick, 90.32 Philip O’Brien, 89.82 Kathryn Kelly, 89.50 Cecelia Cox, 89.28 Bessie Kaplinsky, 89.00 Ijnnnrahlr fHrntimt Florence Turner, 88.86 Helen Begley, 88.78 Eleanor Dolan, 88.58 Priscilla Healy, 87.80 Helen Gorman, 87.64 Helena Kelly, 87.64 Bridget Fitzgerald, 87.22 Teresa McCarthy, 87.20 Edmund LaPointe, 86.74 Ruby Holley, 85.32 Bernard Fitzgerald, 84.50 Leontine Menard, 84.50 13 nuiHtnjuf.. HAROLD SPARROW Class President LORETTA McCEARN Class Secretary Elizabeth Sartlrtt Ficth is one of the most active and best-liked girls in school. She is athletically inclined, and has done splendid work on the class basketball team for the past two seasons. She was a mem- ber of the Athletic Association and the “Q” Club in her Junior and Senior years. She took a prominent part in the play presented by the 1917 class during her Sophomore year. ”7 r-xjU 'yy-ajUz Abu Huum Ada elected the commercial course and has made a big success with her studies. She is a loyal member of the “Q” Club, and is also a member of the Athletic Association. Ada is a jolly girl. She was considered a valuable friend of us all. Ada will be remembered by 1917 for her ability to learn well whatever work she en- tered upon. Anna Subrr Here is another commercial department girl. Anna is considered a valuable member of both the “Q” Club and the Athletic Association. She is one of the quiet girls of 1917, but she is al- ways ready to do her share in assisting her class. Otta ®milr Edna is small, but you’ll always know if she is near, as she is far from being one of our quiet classmates. Edna is a valuable member of both the “Q” Club and the Athletic Associa- tion. She is another girl who has been en- rolled in the commercial course, and has made a success of her studies in this department. Hrlrtt Urglrit Helen is another of the Elmwood girls to make Holyoke High famous. She has been a member of the “Q” Club, the Athletic Association, the German Club, and the Classical Club. She has taken part in the majority of the “Q” Club en- tertainments, and also took a part in the Senior play. She has been a contributor to the school paper for the last two years. Helen boasts of having been a member of Mr. Carr’s famous history class in 1916. Helen is one of our honor students. Hazrl Hraii Hazel is another one of the quiet girls of our class. She has taken a commercial course and profited by her experience, as she is one of the brightest girls in this department. Although Hazel is quiet, this fact does not prevent her from being well acquainted. She is known and liked by all of ’17 fttiliirrii Urruuru Mildred has always been a home-loving girl, believing in attending strictly to business, what- ever that business may be. She has not been in the public eye very often while a member of the class, for she has never wished to indulge in fame-bringing pursuits. She prefers to be a good spectator, a habit which many would do well to cultivate. JJuulittr Sriuimr We all know Pauline. She will always be re- membered for her pleasing music during the auditorium exercises, and at the music period on Wednesday mornings. Pauline took part in both the Sophomore and Senior plays, adding much to their success. She served on several of our class committees. Pauline is a loyal member of both the “Q” Club and the Athletic Association. 18 Hrlrn Uurklry Kvrryliody knows Helen as one of the fun- loving girls in the 1917 class. She is a loyal member of the “Q” Club. Helen took a promi- nuit part in the Sophomore entertainment. She a iIso on thre Junior play committee and has pla cd on the basketball team for three years. I ielen is a valuable member of tbe volley ball and swimming teams. W-Cc W k.'UAsisT-’ Alma (£arti Alma is another one of the quiet girls in our class. Mthough very quiet, Alma has made many friends by her charming personality. She is al- ways ready to assist in all class undertakings, and has upheld the standard of the “Q” Club. Alma took part in our class play of 1915. ( rrtruhr (Caaatity Gertrude is rated as one of the best-natured and best-liked girls in the 1917 class. She is known as one of the “sharks,” and we are sure that she will make as good a reputation at nor- mal school as she has at Holyoke High. In pen- manship she has no equal in the class. She was a member of the “Q” Club in her third and fourth years at school. Gertrude is the smartest girl in the 1917 class. . . fHartmt (Dark Holyoke High has not had the pleasure of Marion’s presence as long as it would like. Marion came to Holyoke High two years ago from North field Seminary. We greeted her with a hearty welcome. It is marvelous when one considers the large number of friends that Marion has made while in High School. Every- body in the class knows her and seems charmed by her sweet and attractive ways. r 19 £ura (£lark Sara is one of those valuable members of the class who come from Elmwood. She takes an interest in what is going on and always does her part. Sara is a member of both the “Q” Club and the Athletic Association. She has made a success of her business course; and, although seemingly quiet, has done much to uphold the record of the 1917 class. Hlaurhr (Enuant The entire school know and likes Blanche. She is one of the most jolly members of the class, and can always be found where a good time is on. She has taken prominent parts in “Q” Club entertainments and has been a loyal member of the Athletic Association. Blanche was a mem- ber of the Junior Prom committee, helping to make the affair a success. (Errrlia (Eux Here is another one of the “sharks.” Cecelia is claimed by the commercial course, and she certainly does credit to it. She is a member of the Athletic Association, and the “Q” Club knows her as one of its valuable members. Cecelia helped 1917 in her quiet but appreciative way. Cecelia is one of our high honor pupils. itUliau (Eraiyir Lillian is one of the noiseless girls of our class. She has gone through her four years in high school in a quiet manner. She has made many friends, and has been a loyal member of the “Q” Club and the Athletic Association. Lil- lian is the type of girl of whom Holyoke High is most proud. 20 iflargarrt (Crmnlrti Although Margaret was kept from school, due to illness, she has completed her course at Hol- yoke High school in a most satisfactory manner. She has a very pleasing disposition, and the thii g- she has accomplished have been done in .1 piiet way. The “Q” Club and the Athletic X'sociation also claim her as an ardent supporter. finar (Crmttlrti Quiet, demure and unassuming are the char- acteristics of Babe Rose.” She has been an earnest supporter of the “Q” Club. She pos- sesses a circle of friends with whom she has shared her troubles as well as her pleasures. Rose leaves Holyoke High with a prosperous future in store for her in the business world. Not only an able scholar, she has shared in the social functions of her school life. ilatririu Datifurfr “Good things come in small packages” is a motto that well belongs to Patricia. Agreeable and willing to assist a friend, she is a favorite among her classmates and always has a good word for everyone. “Q” Club claims her as a valuable member, as does the Athletic Associ- ation. tSnsr Orttt|isrii Rose is another one of our jolly and well- liked girls. She seems to be everyone’s friend. She has been a member of the “Q” Club and has taken part in many of the entertainments given by this organization. She is also a loyal member of the Athletic Association. Rose took the leading role in “All a Mistake,” a musical comedy, presented under the auspices of the High School Lunch Counter Association. IflilJia flrttlmt Milda is a true representative of the class of 1917. She attended to all sides of school life, social, athletic and scholastic. Milda has been prominent in the “Q” Club this year. Mr. Co- nant appreciated her services in the office, as Milda could be depended upon to deliver the absent list, daily, without fail. Nineteen hundred and seventeen appreciates Milda’s faithfulness. Elrattnr Bulan Eleanor was popular in High School circles, both in the class rooms and in the different girls’ clubs. The “Q” Club and the Reading Club both possess in her one of their ardent mem- bers. She has taken her lessons with serious- ness, and has obtained the best possible results. Eleanor’s chief characteristic was agreeableness. Eleanor is one of our honor students. ILutr Sillmt Hail to our All-Star side-center. Rose was one of the six girls selected to represent Hol- yoke High School on the basketball court. Ath- letics do not claim all of her time, however. She is secretary of the French Club, a member of the Herald board, the “Q” Club, and the Athletic Association. Rose will always be remembered by 1917. fflariiarrt Dunn Here is another of 1917’s quiet members. Though working hard at her books Margaret finds time for recreation, as evidenced by her faithful attendance at “Q” Club meetings. She took a leading part in two of this year’s “Q” Club entertainments. Margaret is also a mem- ber of the Reading Club and the Athletic Asso- ciation. 22 Surhrl 0mm Here is another strong supporter of the “Q Club and Athletic Association. In the different .n'rrtainments Rachel has always been ready to In lp. She also took part in the Senior class en- tertainment. She played two seasons on the girls’ interclass basketball team. Rachel has worked hard for 1917, and we appreciate her efforts. Elair IFrlarntraiirr Klsie has traveled back and forth from Springdale daily, just to be with the graduating class of 1917. The class appreciates her at- tendance, as does the “Q” Club and the Athletic Association. Elsie has studied hard, and we feel sure that she will do credit to the 1917 class after she leaves school. SriJhirt Jfitztjrralfi Bridget is one of the quiet, but pleasing girls of 1917. She has studied hard and not without results, for her marks are a credit to both the class and to the school. The Classical Club claims her as a very loyal member, and, like most of the other girls, she is a member of the Q Club and the Athletic Association. She was a contributor to the Herald in her Senior year. Bridget is a 1917 honor pupil. tiaiumr Juun Social life appealed strongly to Pauline dur- ing her four years at school. In “Q” Club, Pau- line served on different committees and proved a valuable member. On the swimming team she was a big help to her class team in the Junior-Senior swimming meet. The Reading Club and Athletic Association boast of Pauline’s membership. fiuth JFrrrifl In her Sophomore year Ruth started off her celebrities by taking the part of Julius Caesar, in a play given by Miss Judd’s English classes. She has an even disposition and won many friends in her course at Holyoke High. In “Q” Club she has taken much interest, and the Ath- letic Association also claims her as a loyal member. Angelina (blnturg Lina is one of the most pleasing ami best- natured girls in the 1917 class, with never a cross word for anyone. She has been a loyal member of “Q” Club and a strong supporter of the Athletic Association. In her studies she has done good work also. She has a number of friends, and all who know her place her high in their respect. Hrlrn (Sonnatt This is Helen! Just the kind of girl that Hol- yoke High is most proud of. An exceptionally good student, with a disposition that has placed her firmly in the hearts of every girl in the class. Helen has taken prominent parts in “Q Club entertainments for the past two years, and is also an active member of the Reading Club and the Athletic Association. Helen is one of 1917’s honor pupils. Sluatirth C rraurg “Lil” is one of the lively members of the 1917 class. She has taken part in “Q” Club and class entertainments. As a social worker she is always ready to help make whatever she enters into a success. The Athletic Association recognizes in her a member that has done much to help this organization in its many achievements. 24 flJlaiUiH C rurnrrt Gladys has been known for her prominence in “Q” Club affairs, serving on the pin committee and taking an active part in all of this year’s •! riamments. She willingly gave her time to the welfare of the organization, a fact that the memlHTs appreciate. She was a member of the “y Club and the Athletic Association. Gladys was also a good scholar. -j- (Mr - ' l v Jlrnnir Hamiltxm Jennie is one of the bright and happy girls of 1917. She has been prominent in tbe “Q” Club entertainments, and is a member of the Athletic Association. In both organizations she has taken an active interest. In her quiet way Jennie has helped make 1917 the class it is. ( rrtrudr Hairy Gertrude, a happy-go-lucky, was always ready to take a joke in the proper way. Throughout her four years she has made more and more friends, until now they are countless. She is a loyal member of the Classical Club, the Reading Club, the “Q” Club, and the Athletic Association. Gertrude took an active part in the Senior class play presented at Christmas. |Irtsrilla Hraly Priscilla is one of the most prominent mem- bers of the Senior class. She is a member of the “Q” Club and tbe Athletic Association, and contributed her valuable services to the class by the work on the Senior Prom committee. The auditorium exercises were often inspired by her musical talent. Priscilla is one of our members who will always be remembered. She is one of our honor pupils. 25 liathrrinr Hralii We have not heard much from Katherine dur- ing her High School career, but when she leaves her studies here and enters the business world we feel sure that her work will be a credit to the 1917 class as well as to Holyoke High School. “Q” Club and the Athletic Association claim Katherine as a member. JHargarrt Urnbrraun This is our class poet. Peggy has been a val- uable inspiration to the numerous clubs of the school. She has aided the “Q” Club, German Club and the Athletic Association. She also contributed her services to the Year Book com- mittee. “Peggy” will be remembered by the poetry she composed in her history period, as well as by her good nature .Srrur Hrrhrrt Irene has quietly gone forth during her four years at Holyoke High, and, though social life did not appeal to her strongly, she was a mem- ber of both the Athletic Association and the “Q” Club. She has a lovable disposition, that was instrumental in making a large number of friends for her. Irene has helped to make 1917 the suc- cessful class that it is. %ubt( Unllrti During her four years in High School Ruby has devoted most of her time to getting the most out of a commercial course. Should she secure a position with some leading firm we are most certain that she will uphold the excellent repu- tation this department now enjoys. Ruby is on the 1917 honor list. „ 0 26 (7 Uilfra intern Hilda has found time to be of great service to her class. Not only was she a member of the Senior-Junior Prom committee but she was also a member of the Year Book committee, and is active in the “Q” Club. Other students boast of I icing a member of Mr. Carr’s 1916 United States History class, but Hilda was one of the girls who helped make Mr. Carr’s 1917 class the most famous on record. li fflarti .UrBfi One of the most pleasant girls in the class is Mary. She is one of the loyal and worthy members of the Reading Club and “Q” Club, and has done enviable work in her lessons. Mary is the sort of girl who adds to the reputation, strength and talent of a class. Her friends are many. turrita taur Loretta is a girl of uncommon silence. She is a member of the Athletic Association and the “Q” Club, and has taken part in the club enter- tainments. In her studies she ranks among the leaders. We look forward to a bright future for Loretta. fHaruut taur Marion is one of the brightest girls in the 1917 class, as well as one of the most popular. As a member of the “Q” Club she has upheld the standard of this organization. Marion is also gifted with much talent as an actress, displaying this characteristic in both the Junior and Senior plays. Last, but not least, Marion is one of our prophets. She is also a high honor student. 27 tBrssir Kapltttalut Bessie has always been looked upon as one of the brightest girls in the class. She is active in the “Q” Club and has taken part in many of the entertainments. She is another of those who prefer to pay attention to what is going on rather than to be amusing her friends. Bessie will be remembered as a high honor pupil. DnriH lKrlluiiy Doris has a most amiable and sweet disposi- tion. She has been very popular during her four years in High School. She is a member of the “Q” Club and the Athletic Association. Doris has traveled back and forth from Smiths Ferry daily to be a member of the famous class of HM7- 'iSlu JUo' iflarti ICrlltj Mary has delighted many of the 1917 class with her beautiful dancing. In every entertain- ment that required a learned dancer she was always the one to be selected. As a result she had made quite a name for herself. She is a loyal member of the “Q” Club, and is also en- rolled in the membership of the Athletic Asso- ciation. Hrlma ftrlly Helena first came into prominence in her Sophomore year when she was elected on the 1917 Pin committee and took part in the Soph- omore play. Since then she has been prominent in the “Q” Club, French Club, Classical Club. Athletic Association, and is now president of the Reading Club. Helena is on 1917’s honor Kathryn ftrlly This is the secretary of the Reading Club Kathryn is a member of the Herald Board and is also on the staff of the Year Book. She is prominent in the French Club, the Classical Club, tin “Q” Club and the Athletic Association. Studies took up much of Kathryn’s time. She is one of 1917’s high honor pupils. Ursula Krnnrhy Ursula is very active in both the “Q” Club and the Athletic Association, the two largest clubs in the school. Due to her quiet, good-natured ways she has always been a favorite with her classmates. She always does her share to pro- mote the welfare of the 1917 class. fflary KrtturiUj Mary’s class work is her chief delight; but just the same she has time to work for “Q” Club. She is a member of the Athletic Asso- ciation, too. Mary is going to make a success of life, no rnatter what branch of work she may decide to enter. She is a friend to all who know her; an enemy is yet to be found. trua Calmtftr Of course everyone knows Lena. Why wouldn’t they? Her charming personality is re- sponsible for her popularity among her class- mates. Lena confines her social energies to our 0” Club and the French Club. Her friends are many, and, in the eyes of them all, she occu- pies a high place. 29 Srlrn Hang Helen is a staunch supporter of the “Q” Club and attends the meetings regularly. The Athletic Association was also fortunate in obtaining her as a member. Helen has kept to her own circle of friends, not caring to seek the glare of fame and publicity. Helen’s class work is always above the standard, due to her untiring efforts. Cnttir Uubatf) “Q” Club and the German Club are friends to Lottie, and she has been a friend to them in return. She has not been in the limelight to any alarming extent; but then one does not need to be prominent in order to be likable. She has always been a person one would like to know, and has a smile which helps to make many friends. 31 ran fHartiu How can we help but admire Jean! After the invaluable services she has rendered for two years to the “Q” Club she well deserves our praise. The success of our first function, the Junior Prom, was also partially due to the en- thusiasm with which Jean, as a member of the committee, made preparations for it. Jean played a role in our Sophomore play and served on our Purple and White committee. 0ura fHartiurau As business manager of the French Club dur- ing the club seasons 1915-16 Dora was not to be equalled. She also loaned her valuable services to the “Q” Club and the Athletic Association. We are proud to claim Dora a member of our class. 30 tmilir ffiaaun Kmilie is not one whose voice can often be heard above others, for she is naturally quiet and reserved. She has not come out “strong” for the social part of school life, but her class i.rk is far above the standard. Kmilie has a habit of looking on the bright side of things, a habit we all admire. fflariiarrt fWai| Another quiet member of 1917. But everyone knows that still water runs deep, and the stan- dard of Margaret’s work emphasizes the grade of her class work in Holyoke High School Nineteen hundred and seventeen appreciated her company for four long years. Cnrrtta fflr(£rarn Loretta is our class secretary. No one will blame 1917 for making such a popular choice. Loretta has pursued her studies at Holyoke High with a sweet disposition, and it would be impos- sible to count the number of friends possessed by Loretta, though she has yet to make an enemy. In “Q” Club circles, Loretta is very popular, and is also one of the devoted members of the Ath- letic Association. Loretta will linger in the memory of every 1917 graduate in years to come as their smiling, sweet secretary. Harhrl IflrtKiumiu The “Q” Club helped to bring Rachel out of her somewhat secluded retreat, and it appreciates the assistance which she has rendered in return. The Athletic Association, too, is grateful for her generous support She’s an ardent and faithful member of the class of 1917. 31 2rrrsa fflrtfartlni The “Q” Club claims Teresa as one of its helpful members. She has entered into the work of this society with a vim, and the club adores her for her willingly proffered aid. Teresa is also one of the class prophetesses, a mark of esteem from 1917. Teresa has accomplished wonders while at Holyoke High in her studies, and some day we hope to hear of Teresa as a high honor student in college. She is one of 1917’s honor pupils. Crimtinr fflrnarfc Leontine deserves much praise from Holyoke High. She is one of the “boosters” of the “Q” Club. The French Club also values her mem- bership. As for the 1917 basketball team, what about her spectacular playing during her Soph- omore and Junior years? Indeed, she has made a name for herself. Leontine will be remem- bered as one of our honor pupils. fHargurritr fflrtu Marguerite is lively and active enough among her school associates. Even if she doesn’t belong to any but the “Q” Club, the effort she extends in behalf of this organization makes up for her non-membership in the other societies of our school. Marguerite is good-natured and has won a number of friends at Holyoke High. Hot!} ffluisr Ruth is the picture of efficiency. She gives one the impression of being a girl with firm, sensible, reasonable ideas. She is just what she seems. Quietness is her forte; but quietness can- not veil the fact that she is studious and modest. She has made a record which has made many envious. 32 Jaabrlla ffluir Isabella is quiet and does not engage in much active social work, but the Q” Club was lucky enough to draw her within its pale. Isabella « ■ ..i.. i the constant rooters at our “female” i (ball games. In her studies she ranks high. i • has not been ambitious for honors, because .he would rather work for her friends than for herself. Ettrltm iflurrati Hail to our vice-president! Evelyn has been cho-en by the I It 17 class to hold the highest pos- sible office for a girl in the Senior class. “Ev also has the distinction of being the only officer that has remained as such for four successive years. Besides being vice-president of the grad- uating class she also holds this same office in the Athletic Association. To play on the basketball team, be a member of the swimming team, a good student, a member of the “Q” and Reading Clubs, and be well-liked by her classmates, a girl must have ability—and Ev” has. Eitith Norman Good-natured, full of fun, and “smart” in her studies is Edith. With these qualifications she has completed her course at Holyoke High, making a host of friends. The commercial course attracted Edith when she entered school but now she attracts the commercial department by her good work. “Q Club and the Athletic ssociation are profiting by her membership. ittaryarrl Nijr Here is the Senior’s star jumping center. From freshies to faculty she is well-known and well- liked. In athletics Margaret ranks very high. Besides playing on the class volley ball team this year, and being captain of the swimming team, she was picked by expert judges as the best jumping center in the girls’ interclass basketball league. Margaret has the honor of being treasurer of the “Q” Club. 33 fcathriin (0’(£ntinrU Kathryn is a loyal member of 1917. She is a member of several clubs and served on various committees. In the “Q” Club she was especially active. In the Senior play she made a lovely Indian maiden. She has always received high marks in her school work. Kathryn is liked and honored by all. Until (O’Nril Another musical genius. We will always re- member the mornings we have marched into the auditorium to the tune of Ruth’s gay music. She has made herself useful in the “Q” Club, and has also rooted at our games when cheering was needed. She has proved herself a congenial companion. 7 Cc• tlualirtli (flahnrttr Elizabeth and her smile are known in various classes, the auditorium, 53, clubs, and everywhere in the school. She has done excellent work in the business course. Elizabeth is another one of our members who will maintain the standard of 1917 in whatever field she enters. She works hard for the success of every undertaking. jLaAAoU . Uaurabrllr JJaBBitaui Who would not deem it an honor to be a friend to Laurabelle? The class of 1917 has always coveted the honor. Laurabelle has a sort of wit all her own, a fact which makes her an excellent companion. In basketball she has few equals in the Senior class. Hut athletic and so- cial activities do not claim all her time. She is 'a musician of talent, playing the violin with great ability. IflUrirril ilrrsum Mildred is little and quiet, but is always ready in uive assistance when it is needed. She has been an active supporter of school organizations and h:t obtained high marks in her studies. always a welcome visitor in any group, I ; die makes herself a sociable companion. £luir fiarkltffr Quietness, or rather a desire for listening to others rather than being listened to, has placed Elsie as one of our best-liked girls. Mr. Conant has had a faithful helper in Elsie, for every morning she could be seen distributing the ab- sent-list to the different sections. The “Q” Club claims Elsie as a member. CiUiun lUuiBim Lillian Rayson has added her quiet bit to the hall of ion’s success. As a member of the “Q” Club and the Athletic Association, and also as a contributor to the Herald, Lillian is doing her share for both 1017 and the school. (Xs -A-t- d- £ UxZc t ' flnrnthtj iKrafi Dorothy is another one of the quiet girls of the class. A member of the Classical Club, the “Q” Club, the French Club, she does her share in a modest way. Her social prominence, how- ever, does not keep her from doing well in her studies. 35 JfrriUt iKtrkrr Our class is proud of Freda. She is a natural leader. She has shown her ability as president of “Q” Club and captain of 1917’s girls’ basket- ball team during her Senior year. Freda is also an excellent speaker, 1917 selecting her as Class Historian. More than once has the class felt her influence, for there were few things undertaken in which she did not have a large part. Freda is one of our highest honor pupils. fflaryarrt fioea Marg” is one of the most jolly and mis- chievous girls in the class. She is never happy unless having fun. She is a member of the Athletic Association and the “Q” Club. During her Sophomore year she was a member of the Reading Club, and also played on the class basketball team. In the “Q” Club entertain- ment “Marg” made quite a hit as “Grandmother.” a . Until mi Ruth has.served 1917 well. She is an active member of the “Q” Club, taking parts in its en- tertainments. Quite capably has she served as chairman of the candy committee. She was also one of the lively members of the basketball team in her Sophomore year. Ruth will be remem- bered by 1917 as a faithful student. Aiittra Hyatt e all know Agnes! She is good-natured and friendly. Throughout her four years her intimate friends have grown to like her better, while her new acquaintances have found her always friendly and agreeable. She is a member of the “Q” Club and has taken part in many of the entertainments given by this society, and is also a member of the Athletic Association. Agnes will be remembered by 1917. fflanurir altrr Something always happened where Marjorie was. If she had charge of a “Q” Club enter- tainment the affair was sure to be a success. Although Marjorie was a social leader of prom- inence her duties in this field did not interfere with her class work, as she has finished her course at Holyoke High with a high average. Marjorie also took a keen interest in athletics. Qvv--i. .y lEathrr t ribrl Before one becomes acquainted with Esther, one gains the impression that she is a very quiet and dignified person. Those who know her well will tell you different. She has the jolliest personality imaginable. Esther has made many friends while at Holyoke High, friends of the lasting kind. Srlrtt hra Helen graduated from the Joseph Metcalf school with the firm resolution to be a good scholar at High School, and all 1917 knows she has fulfilled her desire. Helen has been very popular with the girls of her class. Her chief club duties are centered in the “Q” Club, al- though she is a loyal member of the Athletic Association, and took a keen interest in athletics. 0iiris £mith One of the sweetest types of the 1917 girl is Doris Smith. She is an ideal student, as well as an all-round girl. She is interested and enthu- siastic over every enterprise, be it football or Red Cross work. Doris is a prominent social leader at the school, and is also secretary of the “Q” Club. Few' of the girls of 1917 can com- pare with Doris when it comes to playing tennis. Cilliatt uuibrn One of the sweetest personalities in the class of 1917 is Lillian Sowden. Lillian has studied hard and with the very best results. Along with being a good scholar she is very sociable and has made a large circle of friends. She has en- gaged with spirit in all Holyoke High’s social activities, and the 0” Club is proud to claim her a member. Onrnlhtj fcqutrra “Dot” is one of Holyoke’s most popular young ladies. Her dramatic ability has made her an actress of high standard. Dorothy has lent her skill to many a noble cause while attending Hol- yoke High. Her rare wit has helped make light many heavy burdens, and the 1917 class, as well as the entire school, marks the name of Dorothy Squires high on the list. (fcrurr £ulltnan Grace was never one of the loud talkers around school, but was always on hand whet- one wanted a good staunch friend. She was a member of the memorable graduating class of 1913 at the Joseph Metcalf school. She was a loyal member 6f the “Q' Club for the past two years and also a member of the Athletic Association. The Elmwood girls vote Grace a good all-round friend. fiuth ullitiatt We all know Ruth; she is always good- natured and friendly. She is a product of the Highland grammar school, where her sociability made her well-liked. The girls in “Q” Club know the flavor of her good cheer, for, for two years, she has been a devoted member of this society. Besides being able to maintain her standing in the social life of her classmates, she has been able to do well in her studies. 38 Urrtlia latru If Bertha were a soldier in the army she would certainly be termed “a good scout.” She is always the same—always on hand when one needs a friend, and always has time to he sym- pathetic when sympathy is needed. She has a disposition that well might he envied. Nineteen hundred and seventeen appreciates her many kind- nesses. She served on the Prom committee this year, and is also a faithful member of the “Q” Club. Nineteen hundred and seventeen will not forget Bertha. Hrlrtt tThtrmr When 1917 looks back on High School days Helen must always be thought of as one of the best swimmers in the class. She was tied for first place in this year’s Junior-Senior swimming meet. Helen has also been one of the real lead- ers of the German Club, acting as vice-president in her Senior year. Among her other activities while at Holyoke High was a part in the Senior Thanksgiving play, member of the “Q” Club, and member of the Athletic Association. 3Flnrrttrr Sitrnrr In Florence, 1917 has one of its rarest combi- nations. It is very seldom that a girl can rank high both in studies and in athletics, but such is the case with “Flossie.” She was a member of this year’s girls’ basketball team, the winners of the Interclass banner, and was also on her class volley-ball team. Florence is exceedingly quiet, but a devoted friend. She was on 1917’s honor list. Anna Ulatjurr In her four years at Holyoke High, Anna be- longed to four different clubs: the Classical, the French, the German and the “Q” In everyone of these organizations, Anna has had an active part. It is this kind of girl that en- courages democracy in a school. Anna has chosen her friends, but she is liked by every girl in the Senior class. 39 •Unarphiur fflagnrr Here is one of the live wires of 1917, for it seems impossible for “Jo” to be still a minute. Room 5:t would not seem the same without her, especially at recess time. “Jo knows every- body and everybody knows “Jo.” She is a firm supporter of the Athletic teams, the “Q” Club, and her class. (Crrrlta Iflalah When we think of the good old days of 1914- 15, we remember that Cecelia was a familiar figure at the piano during the singing. She took the leading part in “Julius Caesar,” a play given by Miss Judd’s English class, in 1915. In addition to being a piano player and an actress, she is also athletically inclined, being a member of the swimming team. Cecelia’s social interests are centered in the “Q” Club. Alirr ttlrlrh Good natured Alice! ’o one ever saw her otherwise. She is one of the friendliest girls in the class. Everybody likes her. She has a smile that is contagious and is in the center of the fun wherever she may be. She is on the other hand, one of 1917’s brightest pupils. Alice will always be a 1917 favorite. Uluru tllrlrh Mary is one of the quiet yet jolly members of the graduating class of 1917. She is an active member of the Q” Club and has helped consid- erably toward its success. She is also a loyal member of the Athletic Association, attending the regular meetings of this organization faith- fully. 40 fflaryarrt Wr� lrtt Margaret is one of the valuable members of 11 17. She is a great favorite among her class- mates. She is an active member of the “Q” Club and French Club and was a member of onr team in the Senior-Junior swimming meet this year. Margaret is also a member of the Athletic Association. ISrlirrra Wirnrr Rebecca is one of 1917’s quietest members. She has gone through her four years of High School life, fulfilling every duty required of her, yet she has done it in a modest way. Her studies have taken up most of her time. After all, what else is one at High School for? Such girls as Re- becca have made a good substantial background for 1917. We appreciate her presence. Anna William� Holyoke High, especially the class of 1917, likes Anna. Anna also likes Holyoke High; likes it so much that she has traveled hack and forth from Springfield for the past year in order to he enrolled in Holyoke High’s graduating class of 1917. Anna was another of the Senior girls to be considered “all-star” material. She was selected as the best forward in the girls’ interclass basketball league, an honor that she well deserved. Wau William� Here’s the noted volley-hall player! She was elected captain of this year’s team, and in this capacity has played to good advantage. Ever since entering Holyoke High May has taken a keen interest in all branches of athletics, and has supported our teams loyally. She is a member of the German Club, the ‘Q” Club, and the Ath- letic Association. Her three-cornered smile has made her quite a favorite with those in the rear of Room 53. 41 Ebntt Iflinklrr Edna is one of the best-known and joiliest girls in the school. For three years she played the position of forward on the girls’ basket- ball team and was considered one of the best players in the league. Edna is secretary of the Athletic Association and the German Club, and is an active member of the “Q” Club. She served on the Senior play committee, took part in the play, and was also one of the faithful workers on this C cLoLaJ. -'Vv-W'1 book. yinrrttrr tthutba Sweet and happy are the adjectives which most vividly portray “Flossy.” She is one of the most pleasant girls in our class. She is a prominent member of the “Q” Club, having taken part in numerous entertainments. The Reading Club and Athletic Association enroll Florence as a valuable member. Norman Abbott It was not until this year that Norman joined forces with us. He spent his first three years at North Adams, but he has made good his one year at Holyoke High. He started things right by joining the Athletic Association and the Phi Alpha, and followed by becoming a member of the basketball squad. What might he have done had he been here with us for four years? iintrij Align In the summer months we find him with golf sticks, and in the winter he appears with a hockey club, a champion with either. Henry has been a member of the hockey team for two years. But this is not all. Phi Alpha has laid her claim upon him, too. So has the Athletic Association. And last, hut not least, we find him —a good student. 42 COlitirr Align The second member of the Allyn family is much like the first. Golf and hockey are again the prime favorites of the many sports. Oliver has been on the hockey team for the past three years. He is a member of the Athletic Associa- tion and the Phi Alpha. Quietness and unob- trusiveness are characteristics of Oliver. Churlrp Ball Approach the society man! “Mike has been a prominent member of 1917. The Athletic As- sociation has claimed him for four years. He is a member of the newly-formed swimming team. The Junior Prom committee benefited by his assistance, as did the class play, when we were Sophomores. Urnutn Satrhrlor Vernon entered Holyoke High in February, 1914, from the Tacoma, Wash., high school, com- pleting his first year’s work in one-half a year. For the past two years he has been in charge.of the mechanical drawing division at the annual High School exhibition. “Batch” has been a member of the Athletic Association and the Phi Alpha for the past two years. Nineteen hun- dred and seventeen will not forget Vernon. Enrrrtt Surkharht Another quiet member of 1917! He has taken an active interest in the Athletic Association and the Phi Alpha, but the social life at Holyoke High was not in Everett’s sphere. Rather take him to the woods, as a hunter or a naturalist, and there he “finds” himself, and we of 1917 find him at his best. Everett has made an excellent record as a scholar. 43 (Carltnu Urunt Carlton is a quiet, unassuming chap, but one of the kind who raised the standard of our class. Though he himself has never been prominently in the foreground, he has proved to he among those who could always he depended on to as- sist those who were more active. He has those qualities which are always admired, and he has not been unappreciated in the class of 1917. iflirharl (Cantor This is Mike. He has traveled all the way from New York City for the sole purpose of being enrolled with the graduating class of 1917. Although we don’t know much about his past life, we will watch with interest his successes after he leaves Holyoke High. While attending Stuyvesant High School in New York he was a member of the Literary and French Clubs, and also took an active part in athletics. Salph (Ciuik During the past four years Ralph has been a fine, manly, likeable chap. He took an active paft in both the Assembly and the Phi Alpha, is a member of the Athletic Association, was cast for a part in the Senior play, and when Mr. Conant called for a Boys’ Club Campaign team Ralph was one of the first to respond- He proved to he one of the steadiest workers. aA. 3fuhn (Crratt John may be called “Icka,” but he is nothing like Ichabod Crane. John is one of our quiet classmates. He has done good work for two years on the class baseball team. In addition to being a baseball player, John has worked well for our class in basketball. During his school career, John has done his best for his Alma Mater. He is a member of the Phi Alpha and the Athletic Association. 44 Wilbert will be remembered by bis High School friends as the only member of the 1916 track team to score in the meet against Spring- field High. He has earned a track “H for the past two years. We all look forward to Wil- bert’s fame as the pole-vaulter of his college track team. Wilbert’s studies were not neglected in bis enthusiasm for athletics. iitBtin Drily liter Justin is a youth who has gained no small degree of popularity. He played on the class basketball team and was enrolled in the Assem- bly. Justin was a member of the football squad of 1915, though only a Sophomore. The Phi Alpha and the Athletic Association claim Justin as one of their faithful workers. iohtt Dmnliuu John’s looks, when he first entered Holyoke High, led us all to expect great things from him—and we were not disappointed. He has divided his time between literary and athletic activities. Twice he has earned his H” in foot- ball. He has been on the Herald Board for two years. Assembly and Phi Alpha debating teams have availed themselves of his services, and this year he was elected Scribe of the Phi Alpha. John has made quite a reputation as an orator. Harnlii Jfarrrll Harold is a good all-round sport. He is a member of the French Club and the Athletic As- sociation, in addition to playing on our class baseball and hockey teams during his Junior and Senior years. Harold divided his time equally between studies and amusement, doing well in the former and enjoying himself in the latter. 45 SJrruarii tfitjfitrralJi A star performer on the baseball diamond is Bernard. For two years he has played a steady, always-there-in-tight-places game. But this was not Berny’s lone achievement. He is an active member in the Assembly, the Phi Alpha, and the Classical Club. He is well-known in the class of 1917. We unanimoulsy acknowledge him to be an all-round good sport, as well as a good student. Bernard is high on our honor list. 3lnhtt JFnrhatt Again w-e have a chance to apply the ever- favorite proverb, that “good things come in small packages.” John has been a member of the Athletic Association and the Phi Alpha. But it was as a student that he did his best. John was always “there” with the material that no one else could furnish. Small in stature but big in the things that really count is John Forhan. fiultrrt (bamutmir Bob” was prominent in athletics while at Hol- yoke High. He was one of the players on the championship soccer team, being a letter man for two years. He was also a letter man in baseball for two years. Bob” is a member of the Phi Alpha and the Athletic Association, and made many friends in Holyoke High School by his everlasting good nature. CP A Jfrattk O rranrti Frank has made many acquaintances while at High School. He played on the basketball team during his first year. Frank took part in the Sophomore and Junior plays, and was also a contributor to the Herald. He has been an ac- tive member of the Phi Alpha for two years, and has always proved one of the strong sup- porters of the Athletic Association. 4ti Allirrt 1-tu ttlni Here is Albert, a member of both the Phi Alpha and the Assembly. Hut it was the athletic teams that had his staunchest support. He has, indeed, been a “Royal Rooter,’’ and has loyally followed all of our school teams through victory and defeat. We cannot all be athletes. Yet it has been such fellows as Albert that have kept the spirit of Holyoke High alive. AlJirtt ttralrij Alden has been prominent in social affairs as well as in athletics during his four years at Holyoke High. He was a candidate for the track team in 191� � . He is a member of the Phi Alpha and the Athletic Association. In the Christmas play given this year by the Senior class, “Deek” displayed his talent as an actor. (CnrurliuB Hirka This is our class comedian and cartoonist, and also one of our prophets. Connie has amused the entire school for the past four years with both his humor and his cartoons. Besides being able to entertain he has attained marks well above the standard in his school work. There is a bright future in store for Connie in the art world, and we are sure that his draw- ings will some day bring fame to the class of 1917. iiulirrt Snutrr “Bob” has been interested in athletics through his High School career. He has been a member of the Athletic Association for four years. He showed his skill at hockey in 1815 and again this year. He was chosen captain of the Boys’ Club Campaign team of our school in 1916. In this capacity Bob proved a capable leader. 47 yrauria Inhtuum The girls may think that Francis is shy, but he really is not. He is a loyal member of the Phi Alpha and the Athletic Association. Be- cause of his speed on the track he impressed our former coach, Dan Kelly. We look to Francis to continue the good work for Holyoke High School. £ human iKrmtriUi Tom has done his best to hide himself from the girls, but has failed in the attempt. All who know him appreciate his quiet and mannerly way. His greatest interests are the Athletic As- sociation and the Phi Alpha. Tom was a mem- ber of this year’s track team, and would have undoubtedly played a regular position on the football team this season had he not met with an injury while practicing with the squad. Austin ftiirkpatrirk The boys and girls of 1917 know Austin as a “shark,” as well as an all-round good fellow. He was given first honorable mention in the Herald contest this year. He was a member of the Phi Alpha for two years. Austin has been very active in athletics during his four years’ course, especially in track and hockey. He is the smartest boy in our class. fchnuuth Caput ntr Edmund is one of the best debaters that Hol- yoke High has ever produced. He has worked conscientiously during his four years with us, in his quiet manner. He is president of the Debating Club. Edmund upheld the affirmative team in the school triangular debate last year, helping considerably in obtaining a favorable decision. Besides being a debater of fame, “Ed” is secretary of the Phi Alpha. Edmund is one of 1917’s honor students. 48 €rn tuyurtr Leo is our First Prophet. In selecting him for this task 1917 made no mistake, as Leo’s wit anti sayings are always accepted by his school- mates with great pleasure. But we must not for- get his ability as an artist. Miss Ferry is very proud to claim Leo as one of the most talented scholars in her drawing classes. Leo also helped the Phi Alpha by his faithful support. HitJutlyh taynrtr Rudolph may be small, but he has done much for his Alma Mater. Because of his size he took the part of a small boy in the Sophomore and Junior plays. In each of these entertain- ments he made quite a hit with the audience. Rudolph also played on the basketball team, and made a letter “H” in soccer during his fourth year. ttimau turn'll Lyman is one of the boys of whom Holyoke High may well be proud. He is a resident of South Hadley Falls, but Holyoke High claims him as one of her bright pupils. He is also a member of the Athletic Association. Lyman is what the fellows call a “shark” in his studies. He enjoys the social life of our school, yet he always knows his lessons. trphrn fflalumrii Much praise must be given to Stephen for his assistance in making our school clubs successful. He is president of the Phi Alpha and the Ger- man Club, as fell as being “Pontifent Maximus” of the Classical Club. He is an ardent member of the Athletic Association. Steve has also made quite a reputation in athletics, being a member of the 1916 football team. 49 CiutiB fWarka Study and then enjoy yourself was Louis’ motto while at Holyoke High. He has certainly studied with the best results, and as far as en- joying hitnself, we think that he has pretty near succeeded, also. He was the twirler on the Sophomore baseball team, the team that captured the championship of the interclass league in 1915. Louis is also an earnest member of the Athletic Association. Harold fflartitt This is our valedictorian. Harold was selected by the 1917 class to deliver the farewell address on class day. He has attained much fame as an orator, winning first place in this year’s prize speaking contest in a field of eight contestants. Harold was elected to the executive hoard of the Phi Alpha. The track team has in him their star potato racer. Haifttuind fflrt£uhr Who does not know Raymond? To look at him, he seems a solemn chap. But Kay has en- joyed the social life of Holyoke High as well as entering vigorously into track athletics. He is the best track man in the school and was elected captain of this year’s team. In this capacity he has upheld the reputation of our school in his “winning” way. His record is a proud one. He has won three medals for first places in differ- ent track meets; and, had he not broken his wrist while practicing for the Springfield meet, would have added more fame to his already brilliant achievements. .llamrH Iflullrit A very business-like and industrious person indeed is Jim. He has devoted much of his time to the interests of the Assembly and Phi Alpha. Through his efforts Holyoke High “swallowed up” Springfield with cheering at the Holyoke- Springfield football game. He has been a mem- ber of the Herald Board for the past two years. He was selected as Business Manager of this book during his Senior year, and under him the best year ever was enjoyed by this publication. 50 thtnarfc Nriurll Edward lias been one of our quiet schoolmates, for, although he is ever near us, his voice is never heard. For two years he was a member of the Assembly and now is enrolled in the Phi Alpha. The Athletic Association also claim him as a member. “Ed has worked hard as any boy in the class during his four years at school. illttlili (0‘Urirtt Phil is the pride of 1917. During his Sopho- more year he was very active in the Assembly. In this year he first turned his attention to de- bating. His record is a proud one. While a Sophomore he won second prize in the story- contest, and in his Junior year he won first prize. Phil has served as captain of the Phi Alpha, the Assembly, and the school debating teams. Phil was the first Junior to win the prize speaking contest. Phil is on 1917’s high honor list and is our class orator. Jfratik (0’(£nmtrll Frank is one of our best-liked classmates. His friendly smile and greeting never escaped any- one. For three years he has taken part in our class entertainments. During his second year he played on the class basketball team. The Athletic Association claims him as a willing worker, as does the Phi Alpha. fcamurl (0'(£nmtrll Hail to our editor-in-chief. He is also presi- dent of the Athletic Association, the largest or- ganization in the school, and manager of the swimming team. Sam was a letter man in track for the past two years, and received an “H” in basketball. During his Junior year he captained the championship 1917 basketball team. He is one of the most prominent members of the 1917 class, taking part in nearly all the social activi- ties of this class. Besides being a member of the Herald Board for the past two years, he has also supported the Phi Alpha. 51 Saturn (©’(Connor This is “Luke”; good-natured and always will- ing to help a friend in need. These characteris- tics have won him many friends during his four years at Holyoke High. In his third and fourth years he played on the soccer team, and in his last year he played on the interclass basketball team. He is a member of the Phi Alpha and the Athletic Association. Saturn (©'(Connor James is one of the quiet members of the class, but he has always been a diligent worker. His good nature has won him many intimate friends. He is somewhat of an athlete, playing on the interclass baseball and basketball teams during his third and fourth years. In James the Phi Alpha and the Athletic Association have a loyal member. (©arar Jlrrranlt Oscar is one of 1917’s best-natured members. He is well known to all his classmates, being a loyal member of the Assembly, the Athletic Association, and the Phi Alpha. He took part in the Phi Alpha entertainment in 1916, making a decided hit as an actor. Oscar was also bright in his studies. luhtt £raulmi John is one of our baseball stars. For two successive years he has been a member of the basketball team, making his letter each year. He has also been prominent in class athletics, play- ing for two years on the interclass baseball and basketball teams. John is one of the social mem- bers of 1917, as well as the Assembly, the Phi Alpha, the Classical Club, and the Athletic As- sociation claiming him as a member. 52 tiarulb Sparrow Most honored among his classmates of 1917 is Harold, our president. In his first year he was our class treasurer. During his second year he was elected speaker of the Assembly, and in his third and last years he has acted as president of the class of 1917. Harold made his letter in football, baseball, and basketball, being elected captain of the latter team in his Senior year. He is also famous for his dramatic ability, tak- ing a leading part in nearly all of the class en- tertainments. Ambroer «Mira 1917 claims “Dutch” as one of her heroes. He was treasurer of the Senior class in 1917, and took part in several of the class entertainments. He acted as chairman of the Senior Prom com- mittee. He was also manager of the baseball team during the season of 1917. “Dutch” was a member of the football team in his Senior year. The Phi Alpha and the Athletic Association are his societies. fcbuiarb £hra “Ebba” has played a prominent part in Ath- letics during his stay at Holyoke High. For two years he has been a sturdy member of the soccer and baseball teams, receiving his letter in both of these sports for two consecutive seasons. He also played on the interclass basketball and base- ball teams for the past two years. The Phi Alpha and the Athletic Association are proud of his membership. iTlinmas £hra Although Tom has been out of school several days this year he managed to work hard enough to be able to graduate writh his 1917 classmates. During his freshman year he was connected with the Assembly and the French Club, and in his third and last years he was a member of the Phi Alpha and the Classical Club. Tom is well- liked by all the class of 1917. 53 Hmmtrii Slumut� “Blondy” will he remembered best by the part he has taken on the basketball and soccer teams. He was a member of the soccer team for two years and a member of the basketball team for one year. In 1910 be also played on the ’17 bas- ketball team. “Blondy” is treasurer of the Ger- man Club and belongs to the Phi Alpha and the Athletic Association. Idifn aat|lnr This is “Zach” Taylor, our noble cheer leader. For two years Zach led the cheering for H. H. S. He distinguished himself as a baseball player by pitching our team to a victory over Springfield High School in 1916. The next year he was elected to the captaincy of the baseball team. Besides being a captain, he is manager of this year’s track team, having been elected to fill the unexpired term left vacant by the withdrawal of Walter Carey from school. firuf Hints Rene is one of the quiet members of the 1917 class. He has never taken part in any of the school sports, but has always been ready to cheer the other fellows along. He was an active mem- ber of the Athletic Association for four years. The Phi Alpha and the French Club enrol him as a faithful member. Rene is well liked by all ’17. Class Song Pauline Browne. Tune: “Memories.” Memories of vou. Seventeen, Bring back one happy dream, Of days we spent within these walls, And our promptness to your calls. Our love for you will ne’er depart Though on different paths we part. We’ll alwavs be true to you, Seventeen, In our beautiful memories! 54 iltt memoriam Of two graduations to a better and more peaceful life which the Great Maker had willed should come to pass before our worldly ex- ercises were held. They have gone but their absence leaves a void and desolate spot in the joy and happiness of our High School days. We had learned their friendship, loyalty, and the fine purity of their characters. We have missed them and will miss them as long as the memories of the Class of 1917 live with us. fialph eairrll We first recognized his ability and leadership by electing him to be our president during our first year, and confirmed our first impressions when we re-elected him during the next year. He came to us as a graduate of the Highland Grammar School. Died February, 1917. Cilliau Sail For a year and a half we enjoyed her sweetness and her gentle disposi- tion, and it was not until she had gone that we realized what a loss we had suffered, and what a true friend we would meet no more. She was a graduate of the Joseph Met- calf School. Died March, 1915. 55 GIRLS’ INTERCLASS BASKETBALL TEAM i nc i i£+ r,, £scL vvJijL 0 t a,rvvv r ) Boys’ Interclass Basketball CAPTAIN “Chick” McGuiggan and his Sophomore basketball players easily won the championship in the Boys’ Interclass League. After defeating the Seniors (the only other team that appeared to have a claim to the honors), the sailing proved easy for the ’1!) boys. The record made by the champions was one loss in a schedule consisting of twelve games. Arthur Garvey proved a strong man about whom to build an offense. Garvey played a fine floor game at center. Wallace Graves and Robert Adams worked well in the front court, while Captain McGuiggan, Roy Baker, and Frank Buckley made playing difficult for the opposition in the back court. Claude Davis developed into a valuable substitute. Coach George Feldman deserves much of the credit for the ex- cellent showing made by 1919’s quintet. He worked two and three afternoons a week to develop a winning team. His efforts were richly row rded. Girls’ Basketball Teams THE Girls’ Interclass Basketball League closed with 1917 s team holding a secure lead. The Sophomores and Post Grad- uates managed to defeat our team, but in the remaining con- tests our girls proved unbeatable. Under the captaincy of Freda Ricker the 1917 girls established skillful team work. An advantage other teams could not overcome. Miss Ricker and Miss Helen Buckley were stumbling blocks to the opposing forwards. We were also strong in the center of the court with Margaret Nye and Rose Dillon to rely upon to start the team work. Now for our forwards, Anna Williams and Edna Winkler, con- sidered the strongest two point scorers in the league, were the means of placing our 1917 basketball team at the head of the list. The team work that developed between these two players was an out- standing feature in every game. The Misses Laurabelle Passnau, Beth Bartlett, and Florence Turner, acting in the capacity of substitutes, contributed their fine basketball ability whenever called upon. Three members of our champion team were selected for the “All-Star team. 57 DANIEL J. KELLY Athletic Association Samuel 0’Connell. WITHOPT doubt the Athletic Association has enjoyed the best season since its organization. With capable officers in charge, much has been accomplished the past year. The first step in improvement was the drawing up of a new con- stitution by the Advisory Board, which consisted of Principal How- ard Conant; vice-principal and treasurer of the Athletic Association, Arthur J. McDonald; John McCormick, Alumni advisor; I)r. Walter P. Cobb, head of the department of hygiene; John J. O’Connor, school committeman; Daniel J. Kelly, physical director of the Hol- yoke High School, and Samuel O’Connell, president of the Athletic Association. This committee met in the office of the superintendent of schools and drew up an entirely new constitution, providing for every detail in regard to athletics. The old constitution lacked many important minor necessities. While wre still bear in mind the prosperity that the association boasts of this year, we must also think of the one great loss which overshadows the gains. (The loss of our physical director, Dan Kelly, the greatest coach the Holyoke High school has ever had.) It was he who put the Athletic Association on its feet. When Mr. Kelly came to Holyoke, the association had eighty dollars in its treasury. Today this same organization has twelve hundred dollars to its credit. 58 SAMUEL M. O’CONNELL In addition to helping the finances, Coach Kelly won three baseball championships, defeated Springfield High by the largest score that they have ever been beaten, turned out a championship track team, and developed this year’s basketball team, the best in years. Although Mr. Kelly took up a new position as assistant physical director (of New York High Schools), and is now engaged in his new duties, he has not yet tendered his resignation. At the time he left Holyoke High, it was on a three months’ leave of absence. While there seems but little chance of his return to us, we have hope for the best. Fred Weber, a student attending the Springfield Y. M. C. A. College, was appointed to act as temporary physical director. Mr. Weber took up his duties about the middle of the basketball season. Mr. Weber also organized the first swimming team ever had at Hol- yoke High. OFFICERS. Samuel O’Connell .. Evelyn Murray .... Arthur J. McDonald Edna Winkler ...... Howard Conant .... Dr. Walter Cobb ... Daniel Kelly ...... Frederick Weber . . . .... President Vice-President ... Treasurer ... . Secretary ..... Director ..... Director ........ Coach ........ Coach 59 FOOTBALL TEAM Football John Geraghty. OW ING to tlx infantile paralysis epidemic that prevailed in this city during the months of October and November, Holyoke High’s football schedule suffered considerably. The football eleven played three scheduled games. Two additional games were booked to keep the eleven in condition. Both of the games were played against local teams. After many unsuccessful attempts to get their football season under way, the football team, on October 14, started properly by defeating the Worcester Classical High School team 34 to 6. Hol- yoke followed this game with two more victories. The first victim was the Company I) team from the Second Regiment; the latter was the Holyoke High School Alumni team by a 21 to 13 score. This game showed some of the former High School stars in action, aixl it was not until the last five minutes of play that the Varsity succeeded in winning the contest. A few days later Holyoke journeyed to Am- herst, only to be defeated by the Massachusetts Agricultural Fresh- men, by a 6 to 0 score. A fumble at the start of the game was the cause of Holyoke’s downfall. Holyoke High closed her football season on November 11, going down to a 13-0 defeat at the hands of Springfield High School. Al- though Springfield emerged from the contest a winner, our boys de- serve the highest credit for their plucky showing. Holyoke was out- weighed by Springfield by at least ten pounds to each man, but every man on the local team had the Holyoke fighting spirit; and with the breaks coming our way instead of Springfield’s, the result of the struggle might have been different. The Team. Turcotte, 1 e.............................. Hurley, It................................. Bober, Shea, 1 g........................... Gage, c ................................... Daley, 1 h b............................... f b, Captain Swords. . r g, Dowling, .. r t, Mahoney ..re, Sparrow q b, Merriman . r h b, Garvey 61 ■ SOCCER TEAM Soccer Russell Bradley. FOR the first time in six years, the soccer league season of Western Massachusetts closed with a team other than the Holyoke High School as champions. Holyoke has had this honor for the past five years, and would, in all probability, have retained it this year had not school difficulties interfered with athletics. With nine of last year’s veterans back in school, our team had hopes of going through their list of scheduled games with little trouble. The boys had the services of Coach .lack Dearden again this year, and it was no fault of his that the team did not close its sched- nle a winner. Another, who deserves credit in connection with the soccer team is Mr. M. M. S. Moriarty, a member of the faculty. Mr. Moriarty has looked after the interests of this team during the past six years. A large squad reported to Coach Dearden on the Maple street playgrounds as soon as the call was sounded for candidates. The coach immediately set about to select his eleven for the coming year, llis choice for the team were: Goal, Thomas; left back, Hoar; right back, Gansauge; left half back. Baker; center half back, F. Sullivan and E. Shea; right half back, J. O’Connor and Moriarty; inside right, Merriman; outside right, J. Sullivan; center. Captain G. Dear- den; inside left, Craigie, and outside left, Williamson and Laporte. The team was handicapped considerably by the absence of Frank Sullivan, who was injured while practicing on the Maple street play- grounds. Sullivan proved a valuable player in the games in which lie participated before he was injured. The entire team was a credit to the school. The result of the season's contests will only tend to make the soccer race for next year more interesting. Holyoke High School has won the championship five out of the six years of the league s existence. It is about time that some other team was strengthened enough to win the pennant. To win back this pennant will be a task for next year’s team to accomplish. 63 BASKETBALL TEAM Basketball Fkank Sullivan. HOLYOKE High School was this year represented by a winning basketball team for the tirst time in four seasons. Although it was far from a championship quintet, every game we par- ticipated in meant stiff opposition for the opposing team. Of the nineteen games played, twelve were victories for Holyoke. The most noteworthy of these games was the win over Monson Academy after she had gone through the season with but one previous defeat. Our team was tendered fine support by the student-body as well as by the public. Large audiences were especially noticeable at the League games. Tin cheering at the Westfield game was, without doubt, the best ever heard in the new gymnasium. Westfield won the contest by one point, after forty minutes of the hardest kind of bas- ketball had been played. Considering the fact that Westfield finished the season in a tie for the championship, Holyoke must be considered a strong five, especially on her home floor. Our team met with but two defeats at home during the past season. Probably tin main reason for Holyoke's splendid showing on the basketball court this year was the appearance of “Jimmy'' Mal- colm in a Holyoke uniform. Malcolm scored over half of the winning points during the season. He also finished third in the individual scoring list of the Western Massachusetts Basketball League. With- out detracting from Malcolm's share of praise, we must also give due credit to Feldman, his running mate. Feldman played a wonderful floor game and aided Malcolm considerably to rank high in the scor- ing list. “ Blondv ” Thomas played a fairly good game at center, and Sparrow and Merriman took care of the back court in tine style. “Chick” McGuiggan was the premier substitute. He was always ready to be sent into the game and fight his hardest for Holyoke High. It is certain that next season will see him a regular on the Varsity five. At the conclusion of the basketball season, the six letter men elected “Johnny” Merriman as leader of the 1918 quintet. Merri- man was unopposed for the leadership. With but two losses, Sparrow and Thomas, Holyoke High School's 1918 basketball team looks for- ward to the first championship on record for a number of years. 65 TRACK TEAM Track Walter Carey. A BANNER year has been completed in track, both indoor and out-of-doors. The track team of 1917 made a showing that would do credit to any preparatory school in the state. With the loss of “Dutch” Steiner, last year’s star athlete and captain, Holyoke High had to do a lot of faithful practicing in order to be even considered on an equal basis with other high school track teams in this section. Our boys succeeded, and with Raymond Mc- Cabe. as leader, Holyoke High has gone through the track schedule, attaining new honor in each meet. Captain McCabe proved one of the best leaders on record, and his work on the track team accounted in a large measure for the success achieved in the different meets. The track season opened with the annual Interclass meet, in which the 1917 team easily were victors. This was the second suc- cessive win for the 1917 team. In the dual meet w ith Springfield, we were nosed out after a hard fought contest. The next event Hol- yoke High’s track team competed in was the Interscholastic meet held in the Springfield College gymnasium. Although we were not win- ners, we made a showing far better than did some high schools much our superior in size. If Captain McCabe had been able to compete for Holyoke in this meet, the chances are that we would have been victorious. McCabe was kept out of this meet on account of a broken wrist. The big indoor meet of the year was with the Suffield school track team in the Holyoke High School gymnasium. Suffield had an envia- ble reputation until this meet. On this occasion Suffield went down in defeat at the hands of our team by a 41 to 20 score. The feature event of the meet was the relay race, in which we defeated the visi- tors, who had previously defeated both the Springfield and Hart- ford relay teams. The following men received letters in track this season: Cap- tain McCabe, Manager Carey, Murphy, Clifford H. Martin, S. O'Con- nell, E. Davis, Buckley, Garvey, Wesley, Kirkpatrick, and Callahan. 67 BASEBALL TEAM CAPTAIN John Taylor and his snappy lot of baseball players opened the eyes of the other High School nines in this section, during the baseball season of 1917, by winning the first eight contests played. Suffield school was the first team to gain an ad- vantage over our boys. Hartford also defeated Holyoke after one of the closest contests of the season. Holyoke High was strong in the pitching department, with Cap- tain Taylor. Robert Adams, and Louis Marks to rely upon. Taylor was the first string twirler and won six games without a single de- feat. Adams worked in seven games with two defeats registered against him, and Marks won two out of the three contests in which he pitched. Garvey was a big factor behind the plate. At all times he was an inspiration to the pitchers. On first base Holyoke had the services of Bernard Fitzgerald, one of the best players in this section. Scanlon played at second in a most statisfaetory manner, while Feldman at third more than once pleased our followers, though lie terrorized the opposition. Feldman batted for an average of .450 for the first eight games. Gansauge was stationed short stop; and although his fielding was a bit unsteady at times, he more than did his share at the bat. E. Shea, Keating, and Sullivan played in the outfield. These three players proved to be the most efficient out- field in Western Massachusetts. Shea and Sullivan went through the season without an error. Manager Shea arranged a schedule of eighteen games after much difficulty, owing to the fact that Holyoke High was considered too strong for several teams in this section. Captain Taylor pitched his team to a 3-0 victory over Rosary High in a game that decided the High School championship of Hol- yoke. William Keating was elected captain for 1918. 69 Junior Class Mary Louise Parsons. THE Class of 1918 faces yet another year of effort in Holyoke High School. During the three years that our class has been here, we have tried to live up to the high standard of the school hy maintaining its honor and taking pride in its accomplish- ments. In athletics 1918 has shown splendid spirit; and although our teams have not led in sports, we have yet another year to strive for supremacy. On this year’s football team, the Junior class was well represented. One of our members starred on the basketball team. The 1918 girl’s swimming and basketball teams also have been very successful. In addition to athletics, the Junior class gained distinction in the Christmas entertainment. Many thanks are due Miss Powers for the splendid coaching of this play. The Junior-Senior promenade, held during April, proved a most successful social function. This dance was under the auspices of the Junior class, and the cordial reception of the guests emphasized the real spirit of the class and the school. The committee in charge of the promenade was: John Merriman, chairman; Hugh Carroll, Louis Haskell, Lillian Lawrence, Edith Masterson, and Dora Arm- strong. The Junior class looks forward to a Senior year of great accom- plishments. We hope that the dark cloud of war which hangs over this country will be lifted and a glorious world peace proclaimed to mark the year of our departure from the Holyoke High School. The class officers for this year are: President-............................................ Frank Swords Vice-President....................................................Mary Shine Treasurer................................................. Philip Ladd Secretary ....................................... Mary Louise Parsons Girls’ Basketball Captain ............................ Ruth Moriarty Boys' Basketball Captain .......................... Robert Desmond 70 rhonl GDrnanizatimtH Hi HERALD BO RQf ? . Vi � c, Herald Philip O’Brien. TIIK students of Holyoke High School were first given an oppor- tunity to see their names and ideas in print in a paper issued monthly and called the “Senior.” In order to make it seem that this monthly paper represented the entire school the “Senior” was later re-christened the “Herald,” which appellation the organ of our student body has retained to the present day. The “Herald” publishes all manner of literature, including stories, poems, essays and special articles. An efficient staff of reporters covers every phase of school activity. With the earnest aid of its faithful workers, and with Philip O'Brien and James Mullen as editor-in-chief and busi- ness manager respectively, the “Herald” has just enjoyed what has been, perhaps, the most successful year of its existence from every viewpoint. Mistakes have been few, with Miss Lillian Fay, faculty director from the birth of the paper, ever on the alert for the elusive error. Despite the general excellence of each issue of the “Herald, despite the soaring of printer’s ink, type and paper, the managers of the “Herald” have succeeded in maintaining the standard of prices as in former years, at a time when nearly every high school publication in the country has raised its rates. This fact should be appreciated by the student body, and the subscribers should surely number more than six hundred. The business end of the “Herald” has been well looked after. Advertisers have been generous. The workers on both departments of the paper have been untiringly active throughout the year. The “Herald” managers showed their appreciation of their hustling as- sistants by rewarding them with a splendid banquet in June. 73 Debating Edmund Lapointe. DEBATING is an important factor in the Holyoke High School. Holyoke teams have been noted for their able presentations of strong, sound arguments in eloquent and striking phrase- ology. This year, the debating material surpassed even the usual standard of excellence. With three veterans of wide experience, Philip O’Brien, John Dowling, and Edmund Lapointe, and with James Nolen, Edward O’Rourke, Eugene McCarthy, William Marx, Hugh Carroll, Samuel Barger, Charles O’Connor, George Barclay, and other promising candidates, Coach Keough felt assured of a victory in the big Triangular Debate with New Britain and Spring- field. This Triangular Debate has for some time been an annual af- fair, but immediately before the spring meeting of the Triangular League a prominent Springfield paper published an article falsely charging the Holyoke audience of 1915 with “unmannerly and dis- orderly conduct.” At the next meeting the Holyoke representative indignantly repudiated this charge. The Springfield delegate ad- mitted that the newspaper article was published without the appro- val of the Central High School, but, nevertheless, he maintained that the charge was in general true. Holyoke demanded a retrac- tion, which never authoritatively came, though Springfield’s repre- sentative unofficially admitted that our school’s stand was just. Mat- ters thus remained at a deadlock, which has never been broken. Next year Holyoke hopes for great things in debating. With a capable debating committee headed by James Nolen, and with an abundance of promising material to draw from, with the energetic efforts of an able and experienced coach, Mr. Keough, and with the good old fighting spirit of past teams, victory can he the only out- come. Let us who are going out, always recall the injunction of on� coach: “Lose or conquer as ye may, Be each, pray God. the gentleman.” 74 The Lunch Counter Loretta IIanley. EFFICIENT service, together with united effort with Miss Nel- lie Boland places the Lunch Counter help of 1917 far in ad- vance of previous years. Under the supervisor, Miss Boland, the students worked with the interest of the Association at heart, and the receipts of the Lunch Counter show that their effort was rewarded. Confronted with an advance in the cost of foodstuffs. Miss Bo- land thought of a novel plan to raise money in order to maintain the prices established years ago. The plan decided upon was to stage an entertainment and dance. On the evening of April 27, the enter- tainment took place in the Auditorium, and the dance was held in the Gymnasium. Edwin Keough of the faculty directed the play presented, entitled, “All a Mistake.” The Lunch Counter workers devoted much of their time in rehearsing for the play, and with the assistance of the Misses Elizabeth Vester, Evelyn Murray, and Agnes Glutney were able to stage a creditable performance. Miss Boland rewarded her faithful assistants with a banquet in the lunch rooms, June 6. The Lunch Counter Club organized this year for the first time since establishment. The officers elected were: Samuel O’Connell ............................................ President Rose Dempsey ........................................... Vice-President Hugh Carroll ................................................ Treasurer Loretta Hanley .............................................. Secretary 75 arro «?)� I )oris Smith. THE girls of the two upper classes constitute the members of the “Q” Club. To tell of all the club has accomplished in the year 1916-1917 would fill many pages. Our greatest pride is in the spirit of willingness which every girl shows when she is asked to do her part. The average attendance was fifty-five (a record), which proves how the girls look forward to the meetings. Not only in the meetings did enthusiasm and interest prevail, but this spirit was carried through the work outside of the society. One of our best loved tasks is to help the school in whatever way we are able. We pride ourselves that we are called upon so often. This year we have given a silk national Hag for the auditorium, and were chosen to pin roses in the buttonholes of the veterans on Memorial Day. We also helped to pay for the band for the Holyoke- Springfield football game. “Q” Club has spent much of her time in helping the welfare of the city. One of the very best meetings of the year was that which was held at the Home for Aged People. Another meeting was de- voted to Red Cross work; and in addition to the sewing we did for the Red Cross society, we contributed a sum of money for the same cause. And surely no member of this year's “Q Club will ever forget our wonderful Harvest Party in the “gym.” Freda Ricker has made a most efficient president and has carried the club through a prosperous and delightful year. The other offi- cers, Mary O’Connell, vice-president; Margaret Nye, treasurer; Doris Smith, secretary, have performed their duties splendidly. And the “Q” Club girls are always grateful to Miss Fay for her aid and inspiration. The girls of 1917 will always look back on this year's “Q” Club with sweet and yearning thoughts of their good times. PHI ALPHA Phi Alpha John Dowling. ALTHOUGH the 1916-17 season of the Phi Alpha was somewhat shorter than in previous years, owing to the late beginning of the school year, the society has completed a very successful year. At the first regular meeting the election of officers was held; the members used good judgment in their selections. Stephen Ma- honey was elected president; Edmund Lapointe, secretary; John Dowling, scribe. The executive committee appointed consisted of Harold Martin, chairman; Harold Sparrow and Charles O’Connor. With untiring efforts on the part of the officers, the Phi Alpha or- ganized its business year as well as its social activities. During the winter months several debates of interest were held among the members. At every one of these debates a good sized mem- bership responded to listen to their brother members. The Phi Alpha regrets very much the fact that the Triangular debate between the Assembly, the “Q” Club, and the Phi Alpha could not be held. Phi Alpha has been represented in all school affairs. On every team Phi Alpha members have represented the society with credit. Every boy on this year’s honor list was a member of Phi Alpha. The winner of the Prize-Speaking contest also was one of our mem- bers; and lastly, the hoys taking part in the dramatic play presented by the school were all members of the Phi Alpha. Mr. Arthur J. McDonald, Faculty Director of the Phi Alpha, showed keen interest in the Club’s welfare. Due to his efforts the organization now claims the largest number of members ever en- rolled by Phi Alpha. When Mr. McDonald called for members at the start of the school year, the boys of the Junior and Senior classes responded gallantly. The feature of the ’16-’17 Phi Alpha is the comparatively larger number of Juniors. They are forty '18 boys in the Phi Alpha this year. A record that we hope our sister class will exceed or at least equal. With such a proud record the Phi Alpha of 1916-17 will pass into history and leave to the 1918 class the work of establishing just as enviable a record for the coming year. T9 m READING CLUB Reading Club Kathryn Kelly. TIIK Head inf; Club was organized in 1!)12, for the purpose of studying the works of the best and most prominent authors, and in that way cultivating in the members a taste for good reading. The Club has lived up to its traditions, and has accom- plished a great deal this year. The meetings have been well attended, and the programs entertaining and instructive. At the second meeting of the Club, it was decided to amend the constitution in order to allow the first year girls to become members. The Reading Club is the only organization in the school that has thrown open its doors to the Freshman girls. So, these girls, realiz- ing the benefits of this Club, joined in large numbers. At the Christmas meeting an interesting literary program was presented: Christmas poems by Eugene Field, Henry Van Dyke, and Paul Lawrence Dunbar were recited. Irving's “Essays on Christ- mas were reviewed. A discussion of the celebration of Christmas in the European countries was another phase of this program. At one interesting as well as instructive meeting, magazines were considered. The purpose of this program was to interest the mem- bers in some of the best magazines: the Century, Outlook, Scribner's, New York Times, and the Hook man. In March a patriotic meeting was held. An essay of some length on “The Personalities of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln” was read by a few of the girls. Miss Delaney, our director, has been ever ready to advise and encourage us. To her untiring effort is due the success and the good work which has been accomplished. This year’s officers: Helena Kelly, president; Dora Armstrong, vice-president; Helen Twing, treasurer, and Kathryn Kelly, secre- tary, have worked earnestly for the success of the Club. The mem- bers have also shown great enthusiasm in carrying out their parts. The girls of 1D17 leave their cherished Reading Club to the younger members with best wishes for a successful and prosperous future. 81 THE ORCHESTRA Orchestra Leon V. Quigley. WITH the close of the school year of 11 17, the orchestra ter- minates one of the most successful years in its history. A great deal of interest has been displayed by the members. Because of this fact much ground has been covered and many differ- ent forms of music studied. The school, too, has been benefited by the orchestra as it has furnished music at the Prize Speaking Contest, and many other school events. The advantages of the study of orchestral work are many. It is safe to say that the members will realize that they have been well repaid for the hour which they have given each week to the orchestra. Orchestra work as taught in our High School is a thoroughly practi- cal subject worthy of the attention of any one skilled on a musical instrument. It is as practical as the trade extension courses, which are now receiving so much attention. They aim to prepare the stu- dent for a vocation; so does the orchestra. Members may here gain sufficient proficiency to enable them to enter professional orchestras. The practice obtained in this “ensemble” playing is of great value, and the instruction which is afforded to the players, is a sufficient recompense for the time devoted to it. Mr. Frank Schneidawind deserves great credit for his year s work. IIis patience and interest have made the rehearsals pleasant, as well as productive of good results. lie has secured the earnest co- operation of those under his charge, and with this unified spirit exist- ing, advancement has been made possible. Mr. Schneidawind’s ef- forts are thoroughly appreciated by those associated with him, to whom he has proved himself an earnest and devoted director. THE ORCHESTRA. Violins—Muriel F. White, Thelma Loomis, Kathvrine Norris, Mildred Greaney, Genevieve Cain, John Moriarty, Warren Salter, Bernard May, Claude Davis, Nathan Saltzman, Joseph Gold. ’Cello—John Goss. Piano—Leon Y. Quigley. Cornets—Harold Baush, Esbon Heck. Drums—Ralph Harvey. 83 Classical Club Bridget Fitzgerald. The Classical Club is one of the active organizations of the Hol- yoke High School. The Club was formed in 1915 by the Latin pupils of the Senior class. The aim of the Club is to give the students a practical knowledge of the language and customs of the Romans. The meetings, which are held each month, are modeled after the meetings of Roman societies. The Club motto is, “Fons sapientiae per libros fluit.” This year the Club in order to be practical has the special motto: “Preparedness.” At the meetings the Ritual is first read. Then the omens are taken by the Pontifex Maximus, and the fates are found to be propitious or otherwise. Papers concerning the Roman customs and literature are read by pupils chosen by lot. The members discuss these papers and draw comparisons with similar things in modern life. Much valuable information has been gained from these meetings. The Club has been very successful under the direction of Miss Allen, the head of the Latin department. The officers are Philip O'Brien president; Stephen Mahoney, Pontifex Maximus, and Bridget Fitz- gerald, scribe. French Club Rose Dillon. ONE of the most successful years of the French Club has now elapsed. Under the skillful directions of Miss Stapleton and Mr. Mitchell the Club has enjoyed many entertaining and de- lightful meetings. At Christmas the French Club showed real talent when “Le Voleur” was presented by the “all star” actors and actresses. This play while amusing and entertaining was also instructive. rile officers are: President, Harold Savoy; vice-president, Viola Lalonde; treasurer, James Nolan, and secretary, Rose Dillon. All with the exception of the secretary, expect to return to Holyoke High School next year, and with such hard working, earnest officers the Club is sure to succeed. This year has beeh one of the most successful years of the Club’s existence, both socially and financially. 84 German Club Edna Winkler. THE German Club of 1916-17, under the supervision of Mr. How- ard Mitchell, assisted by capable officers, has concluded the best season since its organization. The officers for this year are: Stephen Mahoney, president; Helen Thieme, vice-president; Howard Thomas, treasurer; and Edna Winkler, secretary. In addition to having the largest membership the club has ever known, the attendance at the regular meetings has been an encourag- ing feature. In the fall of the year 1916, the annual banquet was held in the high school lunch room. This was by far the most successful ban- quet ever given by a German Club. About forty students and sev- eral invited guests attended. The banquet over, a short play in Ger- man was presented by members of the club. Four regular meetings have been held this season, including one business meeting. A very interesting program was carried out at each meeting. Despite the fact that several of the club’s most loyal members, with all the present officers will be lost by graduation in June, we hope that the work of the club will be managed as successfully by the undergraduates, as it has been during the past year by the 1917 stu- dents. Assembly Samuel St. Martin. THE year 1916-17 can be called a successful one for the Assem- bly. It has held many interesting meetings. At these meet- ings the members were called upon to supply the program, and many hitherto unknown Websters and Clays were discovered. The Assembly regrets that it could not hold a triangular debate with the “Q” Club and the Phi Alpha as it had some skilled speakers. The most important activities of the Assembly were the holding of its annual banquet and the presentation of a mock trial. The officers for the first half-year were: Samuel St. Martin, speaker; Richard Heaven, clerk; John Donoghue, treasurer. The fol- lowing officers were elected for the second half of the school year: Payson Newton, speaker; S: muel St. Martin, clerk; Leon Quigley, treasurer. Much credit is due our officers, but most of the credit should be given to our loyal director, Mr. Cook, who, bv his continuous work with the boys, helped greatly to make this year the most successful in the history of the Assembly. 85 School Directory Sbnior Class Officers. President.......................Harold Sparrow Vice-President........ Evelyn Murray Secretary .......... Loretta McCearn Treasurer ............ Ambrose Shea Junior Class Officers. President .......... Francis Swords Vice-President ......... Mary Shine Secretary...... Mary Louise Parsons Treasurer............... Philip Ladd Sophomore Class Officers. President ............ Arthur Garvey Vice-President ___Leonore Fitzgerald Secretary ............ Muriel White Treasurer ............ Robert Adams Freshman Class Officers. President ......... Alphonse Turcotte Vice-President........ Louise Callahan Secretary ............ Mina Gardner Treasurer ........... George Donahue Herald Board. Editor-in-Chief ...... Philip O’Brien Business Manager......James Mullen Purple and White. Editor ............. Samuel O’Connell Business Manager......James Mullen Phi Alpha. President..................... Stephen Mahoney Secretary ........... Edmund Lapointe Scribe ................ John Dowling Executive Committee: Charles O’Connor, Chairman; Harold Sparrow, Harold Martin. “Q” Club. President....................... Freda Ricker Vice-President......... Mary O’Connell Secretary................. Doris Smith Treasurer .............. Margaret Nye French Club. President ............ Harold Savoy Vice-President........ Viola Lalonde Secretary ................ Rose Dillon Treasurer........................James Nolan German Club. President......................Stephen Mahoney Vice-President........ Helen Thieme Secretary ............ Edna Winkler Treasurer............. Howard Thomas Classical Club. President ......... Florence Turner Pont. Max............. Kathryn Kelly Scribe............. Bridget Fitzgerald Reading Club. President............. Helena Kelly Vice-President .........Dora Armstrong Secretary.............. Kathryn Kelly Treasurer .............. Helen Twing Assembly. First Half. Speaker............. Samuel St. Martin Clerk ................ Richard Clark Treasurer ............ John Donahue Second Half. Speaker ........... Pay son Newton Clerk ........... Samuel St. Martin Treasurer ............. Leon Quigley Debating Committee. Chairman, Edmund Lapointe. Philip O’Brien, John Dowling, Walter Carey. Athletic Association. President .......... Samuel O’Connell Vice-President ...... Evelyn Murray Secretary........................ Edna Winkler Treasurer ....... Arthur J. McDonald Football. Captain ........... Francis Swords Manager ..........................John Geraghty Soccer. Captain ............. Gordon Dearden Manager....................... Russell Bradley Basketball. Captain .............. Harold Sparrow Manager .............. Frank Sullivan Track. Captain............. Raymond McCabe Manager (Resigned)___Walter Carey Manager ............ John Taylor Baseball. Captain ......................... John Taylor Manager ............... Ambrose Shea Swimming Team. Captain .............. George King Manager............. Samuel O’Connell 86 Robert Adams, Baseball Roy Baker, Soccer, Track Reid Besserer. Swimming, Track Herman Bober, Football Russell Bradley, Soccer Mgr. Frank Buckley, Track George Callahan, Track Walter Carey, Track Mgr. «loiiN Clifford, Football, Track Allen Craigie, Soccer William Daley, Football Wendell Davis, Baseball Gordon Deardon, Soccer Robert Desmond, Soccer Justin DeVylder, Swimming George Feldman, Basketball, Baseball Bernard Fitzgerald, Baseball Leonard Gage, Football Robert Gansauge, Baseball Arthur Garvey, Football, Base- ball, Track John Geraghty, Football Mgr. Andrew Healy, Swimming John Hoar, Soccer James Hurley, Football William Keating, Baseball George King, Swimming Austin Kirkpatrick, Track Rudolph Laporte, Soccer James Malcolm, Basketball Stephen Mahoney, Football, Swimming Louis Marks, Baseball Harold Martin, Track William Marx, Soccer Raymond McCabe, Track Orval McGuiggan, Basketball John Merriman, Basketball, Football Donald Moriarty, Soccer William Murphy, Track Samuel O’Connell, Track, Swimming Mgr. James O’Connor, Track, Soc- cer John Scanlon, Baseball Harold Sparrow, Baseball, Basketball, Football Harold Stewart, Swimming Ambrose Shea, Football, Base- ball Mgr. Edward Shea, Baseball, Soccer James Sullivan, Baseball, Soc- cer Frank Sullivan, Soccer, Bas- ketball Mgr. Frank Swords, Football John Taylor, Baseball, Track Mgr. Howard Thomas, Baseball, Soc- cer James Tiffany, Swimming Alphonse Turcotte, Football, Baseball Walter Wesley, Track Harold Whitmore, Football Gordon Williamson, Soccer 87 Garden Work Catherine Woodruff and Edwin Goehring. AT last! Holyoke High School is going to do something more than dance at proms and drink pink lemonade! It’s going to soil its hands with dirt, and instead of making its back ache over late hours, its hack is going to ache over the spade and the hoe. For garden work in the High School has begun in earnest. This work h s been carried on very successfully in the grammar schools for the past two years, but the beginning in High School has been harder. Last year there were but thirteen enrolled on the High School list. Of these thirteen enrollments, several showed themselves capable of good work. One of the number, a girl, received the Chamber of Commerce prize of five dollars in gold for the second best garden in all Holyoke. Another, a boy, was captain of the veg- etable judging team which won first award in the recent Eastern States Exposition. He received an award of ten dollars in gold as the prize. The. total result is that during this year the number of enrollments has increased to one hundred. Everybody should have a garden. To be a successful gardener is not hard. On the contrary, it’s easy. People with much less in- telligence than High School pupils have tried this kind of work and have been successful. There is no hard and fast rule to follow; and. to show the point more clearly, seeds sown by the inexperienced hand come up just as well as under the experienced hand. The worst one can do is to fail. And yet, failure only results from lack of real ef- fort. A big crop may not be harvested the first time, but the fun and the experience is well worth while. Gardening is becoming a serious business; its importance is fast, being realized. We all know more or less about the food problem, and we shrink from thinking of the consequences of a food shortage. We remark that such a shortage would be a terrible thing, but listen unmoved to the many suggestions as to our part in helping to avert it. After all, how many of us do anything? People are divided into three classes; the can’t’s, the won’t’s, and the will’s. This is the time to prove that you belong to the will class by going in for gard- ening. 88 Dramatic Club THIS year two very successful performances of the farce-comedy, “Mrs. Temple’s Telegram,” were given by the Club, the va- rious members of the cast giving to their respective parts a degree of real dramatic ability not often evidenced in amateur pre- sentations. It would be difficult to select any one individual for particular praise, as each character was so ably delineated. To specify the details of the comedy would be to name the col- ors in a butterfly’s wings. It is enough to say that the husband in “Mrs. Temple’s Telegram,” comes home and tells his wife the truth, but she won’t l elieve him. She threatens to leave him and go home to mother, not so much because he has stayed out all night, but be- cause he has imagined that she would be fool enough to be taken in by that Kerris wheel story. So the poor fellow lies—lies gently, then picturesquely, then gorgeously. Finally he calls in his best friend to help him out, and the two fairly revel in lies, llis friend is an Ananias of the thirty-third degree. The cast: Philip O’Brien, John Dowling, Harold Sparrow, William Marx,. Edward O’Rourke, Freda Ricker, Dorothy Squires, Evelyn Murray, and Edna Winkler. The performance was under the direction of Miss Margaret Powers. 89 Physical Training for Girls Beth Bartlett. AT THE opening of the present gymnasium building in 1915, the girls of the Holyoke High School first obtained the proper facilities for physical education. Since that time a large number of the girls have received profit and pleasure from the advantages offered. However, many more of our girls should avail themselves of the splendid equipment of the “Gym.” and of the ex- cellent services of Miss Effie Shambaugh, Director. Some of the girls, those in the graduating class especially, ap- parently have failed to appreciate the benefits of the work in physi- cal training, or to understand the practical value of the results which come after patient endeavor. They have failed to realize that the building up of their health is of the utmost importance. They have allowed other interests to occupy their time, thus denying themselves a visit to the gymnasium or to the swimming pool. It is hoped that the undergraduates, especially the Juniors, will profit bv our mistake, and in the future enter more heartily into this part of school life. Swimming has been made compulsory for tin First and Second Year classes. Indeed, the girls of 1917 regret that they did not have this opportunity to swim, with the added pleasure of finding how well it can be done after only one year’s use of the pool. The ne- cessity of knowing how to swim is becoming more and more widely recognized; and through the ever ready help of Miss Margaret Mc- ( afferv and her assistant, Miss Ruth Yoerg, many of the girls have become expert. Swimming meets have been held this year. The 1 reshmen, having won the championship, are now the proud pos- sessors of an exquisite loving cup given by Miss Fay, Dean of the Holyoke High School. All this work requires patience and persistence. The results, however, justify the means. If our girls will hut learn to see beyond hard work and muscular fatigue, they will then realize that a strong physique means increased adaptability to the demands of a civili- zation which expects more and more of women. Women are holding positions of higher responsibility, entering broader fields, and exerting a powerful influence in situations where discipline, health, strength, and capacity for quick thinking are in- dispensable. 90 nf ©rlrmitr Harold Sparrow. Each year the graduating class sets aside a day the purpose of which is to entertain our parents, teachers, friends and school authorities. At these exercises the results of our splendid training during our High School course, are displayed to everyone to show them that we have used well the four years spent here. These exercises clothe the pangs of parting with a robe of “youthful jol- lity. Indeed, Class Day is a day looked forward to by all about to graduate. This day marks our last High School Day. It is our second milestone. Tomorrow we go forth on our life’s journey. Where? We know not. It is the duty of all members of the Class of 1917, no matter where fortunes may beckon them, to uphold with glory the standards of our class. At no time in our short lives has this statement had any greater meaning than it has at present when our great country is involved in the World War. Undoubtedly some of the members of the Class of 1917 will be involved in this conflict, in some branch of service, and the policy set forth by them in High School will forever be the guiding light to them in every undertak- ing, however difficult. During the past five years a number of improvements have been made on our school. Greatest among these are the addition of a fine gymnasium and the swimming pool. However there is need of an athletic field. Last year the question of adding an athletic field was ripe, and great interest was evident among the students and au- thorities. Suddenly all discussion was dropped, and the athletic field was entirely forgotten by some, but by students taking part in athletics, never! Only these students know the absolute necessity of such a field. Daily, for football or baseball practice, these stu- dents report down at the Range or sometimes must walk down to the Berkshire street grounds. For all games the boys must dress in the gymnasium and walk a mile down to this park. Is this encour- aging, aiding them to win their games? Or is it discouraging when they think of the pleasure they would have of running into a nice athletic field, the site of which is in the rear of the Gymnasium? Every second year we stage our Yale-Harvard football game with 91 PHILIP O BRIEN, Class Orator EVELYN MURRAY, Class Will Springfield as a home game. Where is our home for this game? Why, we go to Willimansett. Again, why is this necessary? It is because we lack an adequate athletic field, a place to stage all our athletic events. Continued agitation will make this field a reality. My friends, I have carried your thoughts far away. Let me remind you that this is our Class Day, our one and only High School Day. It is a day replete with frolic, one which brings merriment to all. With all this “as happy prologue to the swelling act,” ex- tend to you all a most cordial welcome. Now the curtain is lifted. Behold the entertainment! Oscar Pf.rrf.aui.t. Tune: “They Didn’t Believe Me.1 I. Years have passed by very fast. And the time is drawing near, When the class of Seventeen Parts from Alma Mater dear, Though we’re going out to sea, To part from teachers and our dean. We will sing one song today, As the Class of Seventeen. But our parting can’t be helped. Though we’re leaving in our ’teens, We will ne’er forget our class, Merry Class of Seventeen. If by chance we met again. Either true or in a dream, We will sing with happy hearts, As the Class of Seventeen. Oh ! Alma Mater, how wonderful you are. We’re going to leave you! We’re going to miss you! Your books, your halls, your teachers rare Are in a class beyond compare. You’re the loveliest school that one could find. And when we leave you, With sorrow in our hearts. We’ll ne’er forget what times we leave behind, Oh ! Seventeen, oh ! Seventeen, Bids you farewell upon this summer day! Class II. Chorus. 93 Prophecy I Leo Laporte. IT WAS in the spring of 11(17. War—a War so great as to be spelled with capital letters was raging all over the world. The reign of wars had taken the place of the gentle arts of peace. Khaki-clothed warriors seelned to spring out of the very ground. The birds of the air were startled by the appearance of a far larger bird, powerful and swift of wing, that people the air—the aero- planes. The fishes of the sea were startled at the invasion of their domain with a subtler species—the submarine. I was eager for the fight, but had been assigned as a guard out on a lonely bridge somewhere in Massachusetts. All day long I stood or walked, only the river and wooded mountains ahead, and nothing to break the monotony except the arrival, once or twice a day of the express train, that came thundering across the bridge. Nothing to do but think, and I thought often of the future of this class. I wondered what the members of 1917 would become, and as 1 thought one day of this, the train came rumbling along. Suddenly a ghost-like, white hand reached out of the car window and dropped at my feet a small white parcel. I sprang forward in terror! What was it? A bomb? In gold letters I saw the title, “Future of the Class of 1917.” Eagerly I picked it up. Whose was the hand that had dropped it? It must have been the hand of fate! At any rate I opened the book and here is what I read : Dame Rumor has it that after John Dowling had lent his manly 95 services for the nation s cause he was assigned as a guard, patrolling the W illimansett Bridge. John finds this task very difficult, as he has never before walked the straight and narrow path. Ralph rook, high in the hall of fame as an authority on the food question, has recently given the present “High Cost of Living’’ a blow on the head when he gave to the world his little book entitled, “How to Live at the High School Lunch Counter on Two Cents a Day.’’ 1 eresa McCarthy has recently published a famous book, “How to Spend a Million in a Month. Teresa handled quite a little “dough at Baldwin’s Bakery. ilbert Davis, inventive genius of the present generation, has recently invented a culinary device called “Davis’ Soup Agitator.’’ Wilbert got all his “inside dope while handing out slush and in- digestion at the High School Hashery. Ruth Ferris is now a very wealthy woman. Shortly, after leaving us sin inherited one onion and two potatoes which netted her millions. Grace Sullivan, the great big bunch of good nature that made Miss Boland’s buttermilk famous, has recently shattered the old the- ory that those who laugh grow fat. (Jraee says “All you have to do is to get in right with the lunch counter help and grow good and fat.” Louis Marks, wild and vvooly, now holds a responsible position as demonstrator for “Pierce’s Painless Hair Grower,” and guaran- tees it to grow hair on anything in three minutes. Why don’t you try it on the High School Faculty, Louisf Although Margaret Nye has proved a great success as editoress of “Ye Town Gossip in the “Elmwood News” her keen sense of rumor has not altered in the least. At last Mary Kennedy has found a position which she thinks she will stick to it in the Chu Chu Chewing Gum Factory. John Taylor, man of few words, is now proprietor of a large bakery. Zach advertises himself as the “biggest loafer in town.” After leaving High School Albert Hanley made his millions as a dealer in soft soap. “Doc” says, “Where there’s life there’s soap.” Everett Burkhardt, known always to enjoy his sleep, has fol- lowed the adventurer’s path of the valorous mariner. Pickles is employed by the “sinkum steamship line, calling out stations from New York to Glasco. Margaret Henderson now manages a large children's tailoring establishment. “Peggy was always there at “toying” with the boys. 9« Cornelius Hicks, celebrated ink slinger, mighty wielder of the pen, has proved himself a great cartoonist. “Connie” draws comic pictures for the “Daley Bull.” Besides his cartoons “Connie” also draws a pretty fair salary once in a while. When women reign Laurebelle Passnau will become the tirst i i.m ambassadress to the land famous for its Dutch cheese. She became interested in Holland after having encountered one of these cheeses on her first trip to Washington. After leaving our midst Margaret Mew has continued with her charitable church work and now spends her entire time seeking out and saving ruined souls. She works in a shoe factory. If perchance you have an extra five cent piece, do not fail to see Helena Kelly as heroine in the famous moving picture tale of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The story is based around the notorious “Aliyn Gang.” The picture can be seen all over All Over (Oliver). Carlton Brunt, known always as a self-made little Chappie, cer- tainly missed his vocation when he became a chiropodist instead of a tiller of the soil. Well, never mind Carlton, we all make mis- takes, if we didn't the High School wouldn’t furnish us with brand new erasers every year. Pauline Browne, having developed her musical talent and hav- ing received suggestions from “Very Good Eddie,” is now on the vaudeville stage. Her favorite selection is a parody on “My Ros- ary.” Bashful Henry Aliyn has fooled us. Henry has found a wife and has settled down. We think Henry should have found a job and settled up first at the lunch counter. Rose Dillon has returned to our dear old Alma Mater, where she devotes her time looking after and watching over all the little “post graduates” of the school. Rudolph Laporte has secured a position as demonstrating agent for the Maxwell automobile. “Ruddie” certainly succeeded well in demonstrating the 1917 model car over the streets of Holyoke, as- sisted by Miss Evelyn Murray. Frank Greaney has opened a school for girls which has proved a great success. Even back in High School, “Giddy” was leading man when it came to catering to the fair sex. Thomas Kennedy has yielded to the lure of the advertising game. He now gives his time to writing humorous advertisements for John B. Shea. Anna Williams, now a popidar writer of fiction, has completed her masterpice called, “Springfield to Holyoke in Two Hours and a Half,” or “A Wild Ride to School on a Rainy Morning.” 97 After leaving 11 i rli School, Edmund Lapointe became a butcher, and is “cutting up” as usual. In case the worst comes to the worst, Angelina Glutney is pre- pared to lead a band of women volunteers to the front. “Angie” received all her military training in Mr. Carr’s history class. James J. O’Connor, now in the same class with Shakes- peare. Philip () Brien, and a few others, has recently completed a set of fourteen volumes on the following subject: “What 1 Don’t Know about Fourth Year English.” Harold Sparrow has gained world-wide fame as a “Prepared- ness campaigner. lie practiced what he preached, always manag- ing to be out of class when English tests came around. Marion Clark is now doing a very pressing business as a woman 's tailor. Lena Lalonde has done a wonderful thing for the betterment of the rising generation in her little book, “Hints to the School Girl.” In her book Lena says, “If dancing interferes with your school work, cut out the school work.” Helen Buckley, our talented exponent of the modern dances, is now in Hawaii, teaching Hawaiian dances to the tune of “Young Bill Daley’s Ukelele.” Ruth Roy, now an efficient business woman who always looks out for the morrow, says: “Food will be scarce next fall; but the scarcest thing will be a man from nineteen to twenty-five.” After women received their rights Lillian Rayson secured em- ployment at the First National Bank as “draft clerk.” “Lill” may be small, but she certainly can wield that window pole while on her job. Edith Norman is now proud possessor of a “Ford,” which she found in a sugar barrel. Loretta McCearn, now employed in the president’s office, has at least discovered a position which she likes. Loretta now takes a day off every morning. She has charge of the calendar. Loretta Kane returned to H. II. S., where her many abilities were clearly recognized. She was offered several positions, but she chose the simple life—the meadows and the brooks. 98 Prophecy II Teresa McCarthy KATHRYN O’Connell will lead the famous Carol Singers at' Christmas time. Kathryn will compose a new carol, which will he the most popular of all. She will call this “Tracy.” Holyoke 11 i«rli School claims Marjorie Salter as a future teacher. Her principal occupation will be to tell the little Freshies that the best policy is to do things “right” the first time. Josephine Wagner will help Cncle Sam in the present war. Jo will join the aviation corps and become a very daring aviator. Jo has been “up iu the air” so many times that she will not even know she is way above the rest of us. Cecilia ('ox, we are sorry to say, is destined to he an old maid. Celia will he the highest salaried stenographer in the city, and will refuse to give up her position to marry, although she will have many enviable offers. Patricia Danford will manufacture a highly improved Ford, called the Dan Ford. She will manufacture this machine at such a low cost that Henry Ford will have to go out of business, as will all the other automobile manufacturers. Uncle Sam will have another warm supporter iu Margaret Wesely. Margaret will join the navy, where her duties will be man- ning the ships. Margaret tells us that she likes “Manning” very much. Rachel McKinnon will win the undying gratitude of all High School students by presenting to the school one thousand new stools for the lunch room. These stools are warranted not to crack when they tip over. Birds are Hilda Jensen’s specialty. After studying birds for many years, Hilda will declare that the Sparrow, being the most popular of birds, should be called the chief. Anyone who wishes a letter safely delivered in Europe may trust Katherine Healey to do so. Katherine has delivered so many notes in High School without being caught that we think she is also qualified to deliver them abroad. Success is Marion Kane’s middle name. Marion will not be satisfied with her position at the A. P. Tea Co. She will work iu a hardware store selling cutlery. Marion will be successful be- cause she was always pretty “keen.” Edward Shea will not become a second Ty Cobb, but a very 99 promising young singer. Ebba will be employed “singing” ice cream orders up at Mountain Park. Isabel Muir, so Fate says, will open at Fairview a sehool of de- portment for girls. Isabel will instill into the youthful minds of her pupils the fact that the keynote of good manners is B natural. Her institution will be a huge success and will be the cause of putting Fairview on the map. Frank O Connell will found a society called the separators. The members of this society will be obliged to spend most of their time separating the public from its cash. W ln n the Davis Company opens a branch store at Amherst, Lillian Sowden will be manager. Lillian will move up to Amherst, and will save a great deal of carfare. Alma Carey will succeed Miss Prendergast as clerk in Mr. Conant s office. Alma will be the source of consolation for all way- ward students. She will pay particular attention to the “Freshies.” Charles Ball will take charge of the annual Washington trips. Every year Charlie will send a special invitation to the girls of the North Adams High School. I wonder why! 1 he great army of Red Cross nurses will be glad to claim Sara Clark as one of their number. We all know she will make a ca- pable nurse. But whoever saw her cross? Ada Baume will cross the ocean to aid in the war. Ada will be very popular because bombs are much in demand at the present time. Raymond McCabe's much desired goal will be reached when he becomes superintendent of the Hancock Insurance Company. Ray’s chief desire was to be on the right side of the “Hancocks.” Contrary to expectations, Alden Healey will leave this small town and go to New York. Here he will become a celebrated au- thor. He will win great renown through a novel entitled, “The Ad- ventures of Marjorie.” Robert Gansauge will be a hero in the eyes of the High School pupils. He will invent a contrivance by which the clock will say, “Stop!” when the time for study begins. The teachers cannot then say that they have accidentally stolen a few minutes of our time. Edna Winkler will have many adventures on the great sea of fortune, but she will finally settle down to become the first female director of Wesleyan College. Through Edna’s efforts the name of the college will be shortened to “Wesley.” Fate decrees that Mary Kelly will not be an aesthetic dancer as we supposed. Mary will run for mayor of Holyoke, and, of 100 course, she will win, Mary was always “running” to reach school before the 8.10 bell. In the much desired equal suffrage days, Helen Thieine will try many trades. She will be so fortunate in “shining up” that she udl settle down to the bootblacking business. Bernard Fitzgerald will succeed in being appointed superin- tendent of schools. He will change the number of school days to three. He will positively forbid any detention in the afternoon, and will not allow the school books to be taken home. What a happy future for the children! One of tin star attractions at the Suffolk within a short time will be Mildred Person in her own comedy entitled, “The Nice Lit- tle Person.” Mildred’s acting will be so sweet and winsome that she will be more popular than Mary Pickford. Freda Itieker will lie the first female conductor in Holyoke. As Freda always did manage to “ring in” on everything in High School, she will undoubtedly succeed. Oscar Perrault promises to be a renowned actor. He will be successful from the beginning of his career, but the height of his success will be reached when he impersonates feminine roles. Os- car has had experience at High School. Imagine Alice Welch in future years on a vegetable wagon shouting: “Carrots! Carrots! Ten cents a bunch!” You won’t be- lieve it first, but, on second thought, you will remember that Alice liked to advertise everything “red.” Fate will allow Rachael Dunn to graduate from college. She will then teach in the High School. Rachael will have the honor of being the first teacher able to keep the girls in “53” quiet before school. Hazel Bray will become president of the new South Hadley Falls National Bank. Within a short time she will acquire such a “stack” of money that she will take a trip to Europe to see the ruins after the war. To Margaret Dunn is decreed the brightest future of any mem- ber of 1917. She will be a star, not on the stage but in the heavens, whence she will look down sympathetically on the poor mortals studying English in Room 28. Milda Denton will join the great field of lecturers. On receiv- ing permission from Mr. Conant, she will lecture to the High School pupils. The subject for her talk will be: “It isn’t what you do, it’s what you make the teachers think you do, that counts.” The school committee will appoint Edward Newell as school tot detective. His chief duty will be to obtain finger prints of all pupils entering High School for the first time. This will enable him to lo- cate the Freshmen when they are lost. Robert Hunter will join the famous Dearden orchestra. Rob- ert will be busy rehearsing music for the new play “Irene.” .lean Martin will come into possession of a large fortune. This fortune will enable her to capture a very “manly” fellow, and he will al ways be “.Johnny on the spot” for her. Vernon Ratchelor is another member of 1917 to go on the stage. Runny s smile will make him the idol of many girls, but his mott will be, “Once a Batchelor, Always a Batchelor.” Elizabeth (Ireany s services are bound to be in great demand during this perilous time of war. Ril has a great knowledge of pow- der and the best means of sending it up in the “air.” Lil will dem- onstrate her ability at Northampton first. Ruth Sullivan will follow the erowd to Amherst and there she will settle as a farmer. Such a thing seems absurd for Ruth, but, you know, Ruth preferred Amherst to any other town. Gertrude Haley is endeavoring to entrap a “bachelor,” but she will not succeed. She will then go on the stage singing a new “I don't care' song, which will be far superior to Kva Tanguay’s. Prophecy III Cornelius Hicks JOHN Orean will introduce the billiard course into Holyoke High. lelni says it trains the mind as well as the eye. It consists of Classical English and snappy drawing. We all know “leha” will make good at his chosen profession because his immortal grand- parent of Sleepy Hollow fame has set the pace. How would you like to be a detective? John Forham has al- ready decided and will open an agency in New York. Francis Johnson, as Sampson, in a strong man act, will receive a booking from the Sheedy Circuit; then we all can have a chance to see this dealer in brawn and muscle perform. The future of the young man that l ears the name of I eo La- porte is clearly seen. No more will the National register a sale from his hands. But the Who’s WTlio column of later years will sound 102 the praises of the Holyoke hoy that made good in Chicago as the only real opposer that Armour ever had. James Mullen, after graduating from Tufts, will become presi- dent of the United States. And if he doesn’t he’ll be vice-president. Well, probably he won’t be vice-president, but he might be a brick- layer or a doctor or something like that. Norman Abbott will be equal to the demand, and a fertilizer plant in Hock Valley will be the work of his hands. “Never loose your head,” says the barrel. That’s what Sam O’Connell was heard to say. Sam will take Holyoke by surprise some day. Right now the Transcript letter take heed, because this young man with the stationary heading is going to edit one of the greatest sheets in the city. What about Blondyt Oh, that Thomas lad? Yes, yes, he’ll be a soldier, and a good one, too, because he is just the right size to shoot over us smaller individuals in the front ranks. John Scanlon, the speed king, will rise, like the thermometer in an ice box, to the exalted position of assistant shipping clerk “some- where in Chicopee.” Stephen Mahoney with the coast artillery in 1920. “Steve” will have it on us poor infantry men because he'll be with the big guns. Priscilla Healy has been whirled along by the patriotic under- tone. War-weary Paris is to be brightened by the arrival of this shining light as a Red Cross nurse, and many a shell-shocked soldier will be glad to linger on his snow-white cot. Oh! for a gun! “ Let’s try it, will you, lady?” “Yes, but don’t scratch the paint.” You know this is a war of necessity, and Dot Squires is to be the first woman to open a jitney line between High street and Fairview. The lunch counter has its benefits. This is not “All a Mistake,” I ’m sure, for the hand of Fate has modeled an actress out of good stock. Ev Murray just can’t escape the stage. Rose Dempsey ought to make a fine violinist because she is al- ways with her beau. Doris Kellogg is now stationed at Smith’s Ferry, where she is managing a milinery store. “Dot” says that she is always sure of one good bow in this business. I pause as 1 write the name of Lillian Craigie, for against ray wishes the gods have willed that she sell meal tickets at “Rector’s.” At last I come to the name of Elsie Rackliffe. To sing has al- ways been her desire, and time has made it possible for her to sing a little song entitled, “Is it Your Hammer? No, It’s Aunhammer.” 103 Justin De Vylder is to be a pin boy down at “Tom’s Place.” Again a dash of the patriotic. He wants to be the Alleys. Ruth O’Neil will demonstrate by the aid of her wonderful tal- ent Harry Von Tilzer’s “Popular Priced Ballads” at Grant’s. Florence Woods would. No, you’re wrong again! Florence Woods will become a contractor, then she can get all the wood she wants on her name. Margaret Ross, with the aid of Vernon Batchelor, not Vernon Castle, will introduce a new dancing novelty at Riverside this sea- son. Helen Gorman will write a novel entitled, “Heaven's Bliss” or “The Joy of Being on Time in Room 5.” Mary Jess must have her little joke. You’re right. With her pony she'll run a bus between school and the Highlands. The famous Lucille will doff her hat in remorse to Ursula Ken- nedy, when Ursula feels a bit modiste and opens a shop as a de- signer and importer of classy cut coats. Flossy Turner will run a grist mill in Southampton, where she can grind to her heart’s content. Lottie Lubold, the original malted milk baby, will demonstrate the necessity of eating three squares a day to the subscribers of the “Mellin’s Food Weekly.” Michael Cantor will join Ted’s dusting force and don the “baby blue” uniform with the little white stripes. Rebecca Wiener will turn to art as a means of supplying her with the necessary cash. As an artist's model her fame will be heralded even unto Wichita, Kansas. “Rebecca at the Pump” they say is her feature pose. Gladys Gruenert will go into the sausage business. It’s pretty hard to make both ends “meat,” but there she can use a little saw- dust in the middle. Esther Siebel, after bidding farewell to her Alma Mater, will aid Helen Begley in work with the Boy Scouts. Elsie Bresnahan will travel with Barnum and Bailey for the rest of her life. A sad fate this, for she is to be a trapeze artist and there she'll be up in the world. Elsie Felsentrager says she thinks of taking up married life as a profession. Elsie wants to have a little bungalow where she can hear the board walk, the lawn mower, and the neighbor’s Victrola play the popular airs. Leontine Menard will fill Mr. Conant’s place when our principal joins the ranks at Paris Green on the South Hadley Center front. 104 Mr. Conant will have full command of a regiment of High School teachers “Somewhere in the Potato Patch.” Margaret May is so deep that she’ll have to he a high diver. I wonder how Margaret will get along with those ocean swells. Prophecy IV Marion Kane OLIVER ALLYN will replace John McCormack on the stage. His famous and favorite piece will be the Irish Ballad, “Has Anybody Here Seen Kelly!” Bridget Fitzgerald is now employed as a demonstrator at the Schermerhom Fish Market. Bridget is very interested in her work and pays special attention to the demonstration of “sharks.” Harold Farrell has invented a device which enables Seniors to get from 78 to 28 on time. Miss Pattison and Mr. Ringer are deeply indebted to him for this time-saving invention. Elizabeth Bartlett will not become a famous concert singer as we expected, but will enter art school. Beth will specialize on the “art of growing Herbs.” One of the most successful members of 1917 is Harold Martin, who is now speaker of the House. Harold received his early training in H. H. S., where he was well known for his oratorical powers. Pauline Fuller has become a famous authoress. Some of her best books are: “My Trip to Washington,” and “Why Springfield Appeals to Me.” Much to our surprise and astonishment Blanche Conant entered the commercial world and is now employed as a stenographer in one of the “Mills” at “Everett,” Mass. Eleanor Dolan will be the first woman judge in this country. Eleanor will succeed in her work, but she will never approve of “Corporal” punishment. Ruby Holley and Elizabeth Osborne are conducting one of the leading hair-dressing parlors in Fairview, and make a specialty of blondes. Their sign reads: “Lifelong Experience.” Who should we find clothed in the flowing garments of a nun but our classmate Dora Martineau. We quickly recovered from our surprise, however, when we remembered that even in her High School days her one ambition was to become a “Saint.” 105 When women were granted their rights, Bertha Tatro was “Johnny on the Spot’’ for the election of traffic officer, and is sta- tioned at the corner of Dwight and Pleasant streets. Ambrose Shea is now head salesman for the Heinz concern. The “57” variety idea always did appeal to Ambrose. Another member of 1917 who entered upon a stage career is Helen Long. She has starred in a song entitled “Cousin John.’’ Helen has been singing this song for a very “Long time. Kathryn Kelly is principal of the Junior High School, which was opened recently at Allvn Terrace, Elmwood. Kathryn has made a great success of her work and is known “all over’’ for her pleas- ing disposition. Jenny Hamilton is studying horticulture, specializing on “buds.’’ Jenny is paying special attention to the “color” of the buds. When Irene Herbert entered Smith, she intended to work away in order to get a B. A. degree, but she has changed her ideas and is thoroughly satisfied with her M. R. S. degree. Cecelia Walsh will have the honor of being the first post- mistress of Chicopee. She will fill her position immediately after leaving school and will be very successful in taking care of the “mails” that go through the big city. Mary Williams, after touring the country many times, will make a great success as a famous lecturer on the subject, “Amherst Stu- dents I Have Met.” Edna Boyle is a renowned bacteriologist. Edna gives lectures throughout the country on How to Remove Germs by Means of “Boil”ing Water. A brilliant future is prophesied for Bessie Kaplinsky. The school board will honor her with the task of polishing the trophies which are now exhibited in the new trophy cases. Bessie was al- ways very “bright,” so we have no doubt as to her success. Margaret Crowley will not resign her position with the Dietz Baking Company when she leaves school. She realizes that sht has a “soft” job and that the “dough” is “fine.” Lyman Lovell has won great fame as a demonstrator of the re- vised edition of “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” Rene Yiens has opened an office as public stenographer in Wil- limansett. His business has increased so rapidly that he lias em- ployed two very competent classmates, Anna Bober and Ruth Moise. Helen Shea is now employed as a model in one of the leading New York stores. Helen is demonstrating the new “barrel” skirts. io« Rose Crowley was one of the first 15)17 girls to be married. Rose makes a fine housewife and is fond of serving Snyder's canned goods. Doris Smith will not become a “Cook” as we all expected, but will join a vaudeville show. Doris, accompanied by her ukalele, will make a hit in the new Hawaiian piece, “Roli, Roli, Rici, Rici.” Anna Wagner is now head of the jewelry department of Wool- worth’s Five and Ten Cent Store. Anna is kept busy supplying rings to High School pupils who still insist on wearing band rings on their forefingers. Dorothy Reid, Photographer. No, Dorothy is not running in competition with Mr. Waters; she is merely High School Photog- rapher. Her chief duty is to take pictures of the Freshmen to help Mr. Conant in finding them when they are lost or misplaced. Emily Mason is selling tickets at the Greyhound in Riverside. Emily was always very quiet in her school days, but she says she enjoys this “change” in life and is willing to give it a “fare” trial at least. Mary Welsh gained fame and fortune by singing between the acts at one of the leading moving picture houses. “Dimples” is her favorite song. Imagine our surprise when we met Austin Kirkpatrick with a pack on his back, ringing a little bell. Yes, Austin is an umbrella mender and scissors grinder. Well, Austin always was rather “sharp” even though he wasn’t much of a “cut-up.” Our attention was drawn to a large crowd gathered at the cor- ner of High and Suffolk streets. No, it wasn’t the Salvation Army— the crowd was composed of High School Freshmen, and the speaker was Thomas Shea—our Tom—who was offering suggestions to the children. In his “Don’t’s were the following: “Don't come late to school, for it annoys Mr. Conant,” and “Don’t be absent; it takes up too much of Mr. Ringer’s time trying to find out why you arc absent. Tom has been through the “Ringer” many a time and oft. At tin end of the war Agnes Ryan is going to France to join the “Follies of Broadway.” Fate has decreed success for Agnes, as dancing was always her great hobby. Philip O'Brien is destined to become a marathon racer. Poor Phil! What a career to anticipate! But then, he must be well used to running, for he had much practice running from Highland Park to Oakdale. James E. O’Connor will establish in this city a new organization which will provide a means of conveyance for tired newsboys. Each newsboy will be provided with one of these helpful articles. James will remember the many nights he has traveled the city distributing the daily news. 107 MARGARET HENDERSON. Class Poet (Ilass ;poem The “1917” Margaret Henderson. Otir ship has arrived in the harbor, o'er the great sea of knowl- edge we’ve sailed; Though our journey’s been long and toilsome, not once has our staunch vessel failed. Our crew has clung firmly together; each good mate his true duty has done; While our pilot but once has varied, since our voyage through school was begun. There’s been sunshine as well as tempests; our just portion of each we have shared. And now, as each ventures out on Life’s ebb. may God grant he from ruin be spared. l'or each in his own separate lifeboat, must now traverse this great wide world o’er; Out into that far unknown future, through a new and more op- portune door. Alma Mater, we ne’er can forget thee, our true haven of friends and of home; Though the seas he rough and perplexing, as out into this new life we roam; And when in years from “Seventeen” remote, we look back upon these happy days, “Alma Mater” will ever be first in our hearts, for thee a song we will raise; Each tide in its ceaseless returning, will again bear our thoughts back to thee; On each wave, as it carries our message “Seventeen’s” grateful thanks will be Come with us, oh Spirit of Seventeen, for the courses we take are unknown ; The billows we’ll meet in the future can’t be battled with by us alone. Each route that we’ll take will be different, each one's guiding star varied and true, And now we bid you a last good-bye; farewell “Alma Mater,” to you. 10t MED M6 Freda Ricker. THE momentus time had come at last. Our High School days were nearly spent. I In body ot this history had long been written, a marvelous work because a marvelous class had made it so. But the introduetion—where could I find a suitable introduc- tion? How could poor 1 write anything glorious and stupendous enough to introduce the history of the ('lass of 1917? The history itself had not been difficult to record. 1917 had been a famous class. 1 he hardest part of my task had boon to reduce the many impor tant features into the space of time allotted me. But the introduc- tion I simply was not equal to it. And so, after the manner of rude amateurs, I am thrusting 1917 s history upon you body first, because, after all, 1917 needs no introduction. As far back as 1898 the school board began to prepare for our coming. Eighteen years ago, the year in which most of us were born, this school was erected. And the school authorities reckoned rightly. Eighteen years have passed, and Holyoke High is at its pinnacle of success—1917 is graduating! The year we entered as Freshmen—ah !—that was a splendid year. Far be the day when 1 shall say, as other historians of other classes have said, “We entered wee and trembling.” 1917 “wee and trembling ? Never. Evidently we were the first to break that tra- dition, but we have been the first to break many traditions. No smart Seniors played jokes on us. The other classmen recognized in us their equal. In some few cases, 1917-ers were mistaken for additional 110 members of the faculty, and vice versa. We asked favors of no one. We remembered the words of Myles Standish, “If you would have a tiling well done, do it yourself.” Mr. Conant soon called a meeting of our class at which we elected our first officers: President, Ralph Tyrrell; vice-president, Kvelyn Murray; treasurer, Harold Sparrow; secretary, Helen Me- 1 regor. Freshmen activities are always somewhat limited. The “powers lhat be deem it wise the Freshmen be firmly and deeply rooted in their studies before they take part in the social life of the school. I lie precaution may be wise in most instances; but it seems that, judging from the amount of energy 1917 has displayed in social life since we have had our opportunity, the various clubs and organiza- tions of the school were unwisely deprived of a year of our highly valuable assistance. Our Sophomore year followed quickly. This Senior year has been so crowded with happenings that we are wont to forget the events which seemed so big to us then. The new gymnasium was opened for our use. Girls’ Basketball teams were formed for the first time. Boys were admitted to the games, an indignity which has never since been permitted by those in authority. Our boys won the In- tciclass I rack Meet, tin Interclass Baseball Championship, and fin- ished second in the Interclass Basketball race. The class window, which had been presented in our Freshmen year, was fully paid for On Washington's Birthday we first displayed the dramatic talent which is now proverbial. An original playlet was presented; it was indeed the hit of the series of playlets given that year. Our officers were reelected, with the exception of a new treasurer, John Manly. But just at this time, as everyone was smilingly confident, one ot our playmates vanished. Lillian Hall, one of the dearest, sweet- est gills ever known at Holyoke High slipped from us so quickly and quietly that we could not realize she had really gone, gone where wo could not see her or hear her, and yet gone where we will perhaps some day find her. A sunny dispositioned child, a child, for that is all she was—a bright, laughing exquisite flower—a stem broken— and she died, leaving us only her name and memories. A few weeks Hew by, weeks only too short, and we were upper classmen. But for some unknown reason, we did not feel nearly so great or important as tin term sounded. Indeed, methinks our con- fidence of the first year gradually lessened as time advanced. Rules and regulations appeared with amazing forces. “Ask before you do this!” “To do that is forbidden ! Old rules were enforced, new ill rules were encouraged, until this year we have almost been obliged to ask permission to breathe the air about us. And in this, our third year, a new trial descended upon us. A being, heralded in the role of head of the English Department was brought before us to play his part. We looked at him with awe and amazement; we vainly hoped that something might avert the ca- tastrophe which would surely occur in our Senior year. 1916 left us a bequest in their will—“to 1917 we bequeath the wonders of go- ing through the Ringer.” We have been through. And not in any boasting spirit, but simply as an acknowledgment to the powers of our class 1 say that we have survived, survived, it seems, by some miracle, survived because we were made of the staunchest material that ever clothed a high school graduating class. Hut enough of our troubles; now for our triumphs. The boys won the Interclass Basketball Championship, and again won the In- terclass Track Meet. The girls’ basketball team was not so success- ful. The swimming pool was opened, and many a good time we have had there. At the Christmas exercises we presented the Bird’s Christmas Carol and broke all previous records of success for class performances. Our class officers had been chosen. Harold Sparrow had taken the place of Ralph Tyrrell, whose failing health caused- him to be so often absent from school, but the other officers remained the same. And then, our first Prom. Social success? Well, I should say so. The committee in charge conducted that Prom as though they were veterans. We had our first taste of commencement exercises when we acted as ushers for 1916. The weather was hot; vacation was looked forward to; we were glad of a rest. But our vacation was longer than was expected. The schools did not open until October 2. But what did that matter? We were SENIORS! Our first duty was to elect our officers. Harold Spar- row and Evelyn Murray were reelected unanimously president and vice-president. Our secretary and treasurer both left us to enter other schools. Two offices left unfilled, a calamity! But our good judgment again came to the fore, Loretta McCearn and Ambrose Shea have filled the vacancies admirably. The year has been full of changes. Miss Thompson, the girls physical instructor, resigned, and Miss Effie Shambaugh has taken charge. This small young lady has worked wonders over at the Gym. and has stimulated a new- interest in girls' athletics. The Senior girls won the Interclass Volley Ball and the Interclass Basketball Championships. The boys, for the third time, won the Interclass 112 Track Meet. But, as one of the Juniors eomplainingly put it, when speaking of the high jump, “Well, look at Sparrow. All he has to do is to fly over anyway.” lint by this date we were spending a due amount of our time in h .m 1. One morning a group of miscreants sidled into the office. Mell, what s the trouble now? demanded the usual voice. . The spokesman commenced bravely: 1 lie trouble is, Mr. Conant, the teachers and you think we are worse than we are; the trouble is, you really don’t know us. “Oh, so? the wise judge replied, “I think the trouble is. you up man, we know you too well!” And perhaps, just perhaps, that was where the trouble lay. Look- ing at Mr. Conant, as if in justification of my words, 1 seem to see him nodding his head, ever so slightly, Yes! The Thanksgiving exercises were first to claim our attention, and then came the Senior Prom. The new year took two of 1917's friends. The first was Dan Kelly, who left to accept a much better position than Holyoke could offer him. When he left, he was presented with a loving cup, which, we hope, is a constant reminded of the friends waiting for him in Holyoke if ever he wishes to come hack. Mr. Weber, chosen as Mr. Kelly's successor, has proved himself an able substitute. lie is al- ready firmly seated in the hearts of the student body, and, consid- ering the short time he has been here with us, he bids fair to he a rival of our “Dan.” The second to leave us was Ralph Tyrrell, our class president for two years. So much has been said of him, so much by those who knew him more intimately than I, that it seems assumption on my part to do more than quote what one of his dearest friends wrote of him after his death, words which to me are the most wonderful that could be said of anyone: “Ralph Tyrrell was a moral hero. The remembrance of his good qualities, obedience, respectfulness, consideration for others and truthful straightforwardness—this is the bequest of Ralph Tyrrell to the Class of 1917.” As spring came the days actually flew. It was hard to realize that only a few more weeks would we be together in 53, dear old 53, with Miss Powers and Mr. McDonald trying to keep us quiet—an impossibility—and our favorite, Ted O'Rourke, passing by whistling, or nodding and smiling to some of us through the door. Oh! it was hard to believe that we were not to go on like that forever. But 113 everything comes to an end, and so have our happy days at Holyoke High. t cannot say that we are the brightest class ever graduated. e cannot sav that we are the largest class ever graduated. Mi . ( onant might possibly say we are the most troublesome elass ever graduated. Forgive us! But we, 15) 17, say we are the best-naturcd elass ever graduated from Holyoke High School. And after all, good naturedness is best. In view of these facts we have chosen the fol- lowing celebrities: Most Popular Girl ................................ Evelyn Murray Most Popular Boy ................................. Harold Sparrow Most Mischievous Girl ........................... Blanche (’onant Most Mischievous Boy ................................ Connie Hicks Most Talkative Girl ........................... Teresa McCarthy Most Talkative Boy ................................ Oscar Perrault Best Natured Girl ............................... Loretta McCearn Best Natured Boy ................................... Ambrose Shea ( lass Beauty ................................... Losetta McCearn Best Looking Bov ................................ Rudolph Laporte ( lassiest Girl ................................. Dorothy Squires ( lass Dude ..................................... Frank Greaney ( lass Athlete ................................... Harold Sparrow ( lass Grind .................................. Austin Kirkpatrick ( lass Bluff .......................................John Dowling Class Flirt ........................................ Edna Winkler ( lass Hustler........................................James Mullen Joiliest Girl ................................... Loretta McCearn Jolliest Boy ........................................ Leo Laporte Brightest Girl ................................. Gertrude Cassidy Brightest Boy ................................. Austin Kirkpatrick Wittiest Girl ................................ Margaret Henderson ittiest Boy ...................................... Connie Hicks Best All Hound Girl .............................. Evelyn Murray Best All Hound Boy ............................... Harold Sparrow Most to be Admired ..............................Gertrude Cassidy Least Punctual ................................... Evelyn Murray Class Artist ........................................ Connie Hicks Class Babies......................John Dowling and Margaret Nve Done Most for H. H. S..............................Harold Sparrow Done Most for 1917 ................................. Ambrose Shea Favorite Teachers, Messrs. McDonald, Ringer, Keough and Miss Powers 114 (Jllaaa ©rattan Philip O’Brien. INr TIIK oarly ages all was chaos. War and dissensions were wide- spread and universal. Every castle was a fortress, every man a warrior. Hundreds of petty kings held feeble sway over hundreds of little kingdoms. Their subjects tilled the soil in the in- frequent intervals of peace and followed the standards of their lords in the frequent bursts of strife. Unity and concord were un- known. Every man's hand was raised against his fellow. Time passed. From this wrangling, contentious mass, some strong man welded a solid power, and, by force of intellect, held it for his own. To his friends and kinsmen, he gave honors, titles, and lands. He created dukes and earls, counts and barons, all allied to him by bonds of blood or gratitude. The descendants of this vigorous spirit became nobles, aristocrats, arbiters. The descendants of his van- quished enemies became dependents, serfs, puppets. The inequality of man became more manifest. The nobleman drew to himself all authority. The common was completely crushed. The will of the no- ble was law. The deed of the noble was sacred. The person of the noble was inviolable. Failure to do his bidding, opposition to his wishes, neglect to obsequiously salute him meant, only too often, im- mediate death. This tyrannical subserviency of the lower classes to an autocracy was Despotism. For long its heavy yoke hung on the bent neck of Europe. Then, in the sore hearts of the persecuted people, resent- ment struck the tiny spark, the fond hope, the idealistic dream of Democracy, of an equality of opportunity for all the sons of earth. Succeeding generations saw this dream slowly, tardily take on ma- teriality. Englishmen saw the first great concession of Despotism when the tyrannous King John signed the celebrated Magna Charta at Runnymede. From that day the dominance of Despotism waned; from that day the common people gradually accumulated power. This was well; but the octopus of autocracy had too firmly twined its tentacles about Britain. She was satisfied with a mere show of popular government. She was satisfied with that fatuous fallacy “the king can do no wrong.” It remained for a younger and more 115 energetic race, on a younger and fresher continent, to light the dazzling beacon of universal liberty. The American colonies of Great Britain had grown rich and prosperous since that memorable landing at Plymouth Rock Their population had swelled enormously. Their agriculture was so ex- tensive that the Old World was fed by the New. The colonial fish erics on the Grand Banks were an inexhaustible source of revenue, and Yankee merchantmen plied a most profitable trade with the mother country and with the British West Indies. The English king looked with envy upon the flourishing condi- tion of the colonies. He considered America his personal possession, and proposed to exploit her wealth by means of an unjust and op- pressive tax for his private benefit. The Americans were highly incensed at this tyranny. They opposed by every pos- sible peaceful means the malicious edicts of England, but to no avail. At length, they took up arms to secure their rights as British subjects. They had no other purpose. When the king had haughtily spurned their petitions, when one year of fighting had brought no redress of their wrongs, a new thought____of Independence—was borne in upon the Americans. They saw the evils of Despotism, for they had experienced the weight of them. They saw the injustice of the whole system of oligarchical govern- ment, of an entire people subservient to the will of one man. The Continental Congress of 1776 took the fiist step toward the ultimate goal when Richard Henry Lee of Virginia spoke those stirring words that created a nation—“that these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, FREE AND INDEPENDENT STATES.” One month later the Declaration of Independence, the greatest and most inspired document in history, proclaimed to all the world “that all men arc created equal. American blood paid for that principle, paid dearly for it. American lives insured its permanence. American hearts cherish it today. The heroic task was accomplished. The age-old ideal was,con- summated. Democracy was a reality. America’s blow for freedom fhook the foundation of every throne in Europe, and everywhere conditions improved a hundredfold. France and Switzerland at- tained the glorious heights of a republic; the South American peoples cast off the yoke of Spain; Cuba was freed by our intervention; Por- tugal became a republic; and now Russia, the dark country of Eu- rope, has heeded the call of progress. These are the wonderful re- sults of the American Revolution. This is the work that America has done for world democracy. 116 That work was glorious but it was incomplete. Despotism still held a firm hold upon the globe. Democracy slowly advanced. Des- potism slowly receded. Now and then came a lull, but under it all the conflicting forces ever raged. A terrific clash was inevitable. nd three years ago that clash came. The most colossal war of all lime is being fiercely waged across the seas. On one side, we see aligned the absolute monarchies of Europe, the despotic nations; on the other we see the liberal nations, the democratic nations, with their governments “of the people, by the people, for the people.” The Central Powers menaced civilization, they menaced humanity, they menaced Democracy. The Allies represented all that was dear to a free people. They represented those very principles which Amer- ica had brought into being. But one course lay open to our great republic with her outraged and insulted neutrality. Beside the Tri- color and the Union Jack, she placed our own beloved “Old (ilorv. Our entry into the European War is a grand thing. We have taken up the sword to defend civilization; to uphold the rights of neutrals, to “make Democracy safe for the world.’’ We have no selfish ambition, no idea of gain for ourselves. We are an- swering the appeals of our fellow countrymen slain upon the high seas. We are answering the appeals of the suffering millions in Bel- gium, in Poland, in Armenia. Our purpose is noble; our cause is just. We are shouldering the burdens of work with the spirit of ’76. In the end, we will con- quer. We must conquer, for “Old Glory” has never known defeat. The flag that led the first great charge against tin black battlements of Despotism will also lead the last. Imperialism must go. Class Song Gertrude Cassidy. Tune: “Poor Butterfly.” Dear Holyoke High, how we hate to leave you! Dear Holyoke High, fer we love you so! The years we’ve been with you Now seem to us so few. And now the time has come For us to part. Oh, Seventeen, we must separate soon, And seek what waits in pathways new. But we’ll never forget the happy hours we’ve spent With Holyoke High, dear Holyoke High. 117 TOMORROW is the end! With the rays of the setting sun our life as a class «roes out forever. But before we go forth to re- ceive our judgment, we deem it our duty to leave to our many friends a few of the numerous treasures which we have enjoyed for four years. Therefore, we the Class of Nineteen Seventeen, in our sound senses, with the best of intention, bequeath the following: 1. To the School Committee and Superintendent we leave our deepest appreciation for their assistance in making us one of the best classes that ever graduated from Holyoke High School. 2. Juniors, our gifts to you are many. First: Our dearest possession, 53, and all the happiness and pride connected with it. Second: The front seats in the Auditorium and the little lecture course after the exercises on “How Seniors Should Impress Undergraduates. Third: An excellent course in Fourth Year English. This course will, as you know, be wrung from you by the official Wringer. 3. To the Sophomores, our dear sister class, we bequeath the privilege of becoming upperclassmen. To you, also, we leave our entire active share in the “Q” Club, the Reading Club, and the Phi Alpha. Further, we grant you the continuance of your present be- lief that 1917 is the most brilliant of all brilliant classes. 4. To the Freshmen we leave a stimulant in the form of a poem entitled, “He Is Not So Bad As They Say He Is.’’ Read reg- ularly this poem ought to strengthen you sufficiently in your Senior year to allow you to see for yourself. 5. To Mrs. Perkins, '17 bequeathes Mr. Hamill on conditions that she continue forever her present motherly care. 118 6. To Mr. K eough we leave our deepest hopes that he will al- ways be the same happy and efficient teacher. 8. To Miss Nellie Boland, in behalf of the officers and girls of 17, we bequeath a thousand thanks for her motherly attention and for her assistance at all our entertainments. 8. To Mr. Ringer we bequeath the ('lass of 1918 in order that they might hear, as we have, all about the brillancy of “last year’s class To Mr. Ringer, we, the Class of 1917, also wish to leave a revised copy of the alphabet. The new one is to begin with “A” instead of 8. To Ted O’Rourke we leave a vacuum cleaner, hut we wish to suggest that he be careful in its use, when the tiny Freshmen are near. 9. To Miss Powers and to the future members of the Dramatic Club we bequeath a sincere hope that some time in the near future, Holyoke High School will have a stage suitable for a Dramatic Club production. 10. Mr. Moriarty’s share in our wealth will consist of a draw- bridge to be stationed at his corner. This bridge ought to prove in- valuable, as it will save Mr. Moriartv the extreme embarrassment of stretching out his arms to tardy girls who endeavor to speed past his corner. 11. To the Teachers’ Club on the south end of the second floor we leave some new subjects for discussion between periods, we know they will miss us. 12. To Miss Fay, our beloved dean, we leave a new book for the school library, entitled, “Why 1 Never Chew Gum.’’ 12. To Mr. Hugh Craig we leave a framed copy of “The Star Spangled Banner.” 14. To Mr. McDonald we leave our heartiest thanks for the comfort we have gained from his smile. 15. Two years ago the Class of 1915 left Mr. Conant a course in Palmer Method Writing. 1916, in departing, gave him a diploma in this course. But the Class of 1917, failing to see any decided im- provement in the writing, has decided to leave him a typewriter. Lastly, we nominate and appoint our beloved teachers, Mr. Mc- Donald, Mr. Ringer, and Miss Powers executors of this our last will and testament, and request that they be exempt from giving any securities on their official bonds. In testimony whereof, we, the Class of Nineteen Hundred and Seventeen, hereunto set our hand and seal to this our last will and testament on this the twenty-ninth day of .June, Anno Domini, nineteen hundred and seventeen, in the presence of three witnesses: 1. Miss Pattison, 2. Mr. Carr, 3. Miss Norris. 119 H DC wry ‘16 FAREWELL Harold Martin. Members of the Class of li 17. Teachers, Schoolmates, and Friends : The immortal words of Caesar, “Veni, vidi, vici,” sum up the progress and attainments of the Class of 1917. We came to a new school as Freshmen. We found new subjects to study; new problems to solve. We came as co-workers in a school of noble ideals. We saw dignified Seniors, thoughtful Juniors, and foolish Sophomores working together, each for the best interests of the other. We saw Sophomores successful with the Reading Club and the As- sembly. We saw Juniors and Seniors continuing actively the work of the French Club, of the German Club, of the Classical Club, of the “Q Club, and of the Phi Alpha. We saw the Herald managed by Seniors. We saw all the classes welded together in the Athletic Association. We saw trained athletes play on successful teams; we heard trained speakers win hard fought debates. Soon we, too, were caught up in the whirl of school life, to lx1 carried along until we could stand on our own feet. WTe then set out to conquer all difficulties. Hut Fate too often appeared to play against our class. Indus- trial prosperity drew many of our classm tes into business life. Even death entered the lists to win for himself our first leader. WTell may we yet inquire— “Oh! what hadst thou to do with cruel Death Who was so full of life, or De ith with thee That thou should’st die before thou hadst grown old.” 120 Surely our loss has been severe. We who have had the privi- lege of completing our High School studies, should rejoice in the fact that we have run the course and have won. You have listened to the plea of our class president, to the elo- (juence of the class orator, to the history of the class, to the future of the class, to the will of the class. Now to my particular duty—to hid farewell to our schoolmates, to Mr. Conant, to the teachers, and to our classmates. Freshmen : You are about to enter on the second year of your High School career. The activities of the school have felt your co-operation, but next year you must enlarge the scope of your work. You must carry forward the standards of the Reading Club, of the “Q Club, and of the Assembly. You must support athletic and debating teams, join the Athletic Association, subscribe to the Herald, and, so far as your power permits, you must make successful all the organiza- tions of Holyoke High. Sophomores : Our sister class! You are to become upperclassmen. Your duty is plain. The underclassmen will look to you for exam- ple; therefore, you must “make good.” Make the French Club, the German Club, the Classical Club, the “Q” Club, and the Phi Alpha successful in every branch of endeavor. Permit nothing to detract from the enviable record of the Herald. Support the athletic and the debating teams, and, above all, furnish men to work on these teams. Be true, first to your school, second to your class, third to your club, and then be true to yourself. For “To thine own self be true, And it must follow, as the night the day, Thou canst not then be false to any man.” Juniors : The honor of the Purple and White is to be in your keeping next year. See to it that this honor is upheld, even as we have kept it dear. Make debating and public speaking a big feature next year. Support the school paper by writing school notes for it; by writing stories for it; and by subscribing to it. Join the Athletic Associa- tion and thereby support your athletic teams. The upper class clubs must be carried on even more successfully than in tin past. Do not be satisfied as a member of one club; join at least two clubs, and do your part in making them successful. Do your best to make Hol- yoke High better, knowing that 121 Thy purpose firm is equal to the deed. Who does the best his circumstance allows Does well, acts nobly; angels could do no more.” Mb. Cox a nt: We have much to thank you for. You have been our friend in many a time of need. You have guided our ways with a firm hand. We have often misjudged you, we confess, but now we see that you have always worked for the best interests of the largest number of students. Once we wondered at your sternness; now we marvel at your patience. We have found you fair in every trial. We are sorry to bid you farewell. Teachers : You have helped us in so many ways that we are at a loss to know- how best to thank you. Although some teachers have been strict, and some easy, each has left an impression which can never be re- moved. on it is who have moulded many a future. And we thank you for the interest you have shown in the Class of 11)17. Classmates : ‘‘We’ve been long together Through pleasant and through cloudy weather, Tis hard to part when friends are dear—• Perhaps ’t will cost a sigh, a tear;” but ‘‘If we must—we must And in that case, the less said tin better.” For four long years have we worked together; now the goal is at hand. This leave-taking should not be an occasion for sadness, but of rejoicing—rejoicing that we have graduated from a school of such good repute; that the task has been hard; that we have won. The only sadness is the thought of those of our class, who, for va- rious reasons, have been unable to complete the course with us. And now as we leave we remember, with Webster, that ‘‘Mind is the great lever of all things; human thought is the process by which human ends are ultimately answered.” Ours has been the opportunity, the privilege, of securing that power which will enable us better to face and to master new problems. Some of us will con- tinue our studies in higher institutions of learning; a greater number will enter at once the school of experience. Hut wherever lies our path, let us be true to the spirit of ’17; let us cherish the ideals which have pointed us onward and upward. We do not know how many may be called into the greatest service we can render—the service of a nation, standing under God, for the law of right not might. And V22 yet we do know that the lessons learned as a class will ever hold our course true to the guiding principles of the Class of 1917, principles which are but the reemphasizing of the best that has gone l efore. And finally, when we part, let us he glad at heart in the knowledge that we are in a measure prepared to take our place in the larger duties of life. So— “ Farewell! A word that must be and hath been— A sound which makes us linger—yet farewell.” 123 Holyoke National Bank HOLYOKE, MASSACHUSETTS Largest Deposits of any National Bank in Holyoke llfflt niillllltt Largest Surplus (all earned) of any Holyoke Bank g OPPOSITE CITY HALL The Bank in the heart of the city, The biggest one in town; Where you’re always sure of a welcome And never encounter a frown. Our Savings Department pays jc interest from the day deposits are received. Our Safe Deposit Department rents individual Boxes for the safeguarding of Insurance Policies, Mortgages, Deeds, Nice Jewelry, etc., for less than a cent a day. COME AND VISIT THE BANK AND SEE OUR NEW VAULTS 124 Union Coal and Wood Company Coal, Wood, Otto Coke and Charcoal MAIN OFFICE No. 470 Dwight Street YARDS Front and Fountain Sts. 125 ................. .ZZZ...................................................................................................... . .... ... '■ I Are always prepared to execute at short notice all kinds of Book and Job Printing. The larger the job the better, but no job is too small. 180-186 High Street, Holyoke, Mass. This Bank Has A Record Of twenty-three years’ conservative and successful banking—it cordially invites YOUR CHECKING ACCOUNT, large or small, assuring you a prompt and efficient service. IT we haven’t your acquaintance, today is the time for us to know each other. OUR CAPITAL, 100,000 OUR SURPLUS and PROFITS, 85,000 The Park National Bank Holyoke, Massachusetts S. A. MAHONEY, Pres. FRED G. ALLEN, Cashier Hadley Falls Trust Co. HOLYOKE, MASS. Capital $50,000 Surplus $250,000 BANKING ROOMS Y. M. C. A. Building High Street BRANCH OFFICE Corner Main and Dwight Streets 128 CITY NATIONAL BANK Holyoke, Massachusetts Capital $500,000.00 Your patronage is solicited to one or all of our various departments Commercial Department Savings Department Safe Deposit Boxes from $2.00 a year upwards Casper Ranger Lumber Company Everything in Lumber for the Home, Office and Factory fVVI Asphalt Shingles, Beaver Board Corner Appleton and Bond Streets Holyoke, Massachusetts 130 WILLIAM SKINNER ac SONS Manufacturers of SKINNER’S SILKS SKINNER’S TAFFETAS SKINNER’S SATINS The first choice or American Women “Look for the name in the selvage” For sale at all drygoods stores Mills: HOLYOKE, MASS. Stores: NEW YORK, CHICAGO, PHILADELPHIA, BOSTON .. ■- . x,:: :::™ --............ 131 J. RUSSELL oc CO. The Standard Bicycle of the World THE BEST Bamboo Rods and Fishing Tackle of Every Description Complete Line of All Outdoors Invites Your Kodak J. RUSSELL CO. Eastman Kodaks and Supplies 133 Young Men . . . An Habitual neatness of appearance encourages an upright, athletic bearing and promotes self- confidence. OUR GOOD CLOTHES ARE FIRST AIDS in the plan for neatness of appearance, and the service value is in keeping with their style value, too. E. O’Connor QC Co. 287 HIGH STREET QUALITY CLOTHES Kind regards from Old Mt. Tom, The place to hold your Class Day Prom, Where you may dine and feel at ease, And enjoy yourselves in the balmy breeze. VISIT MT. TOM Opens May 15th Closes October 15th 1855 1917 HOLYOKE SAVINGS BANK 201 HIGH STREET Oldest and Largest Savings Bank in Holyoke QUARTER DAYS January, April, July and October 1st Interest payable on and after tbe third Mondays of January and July. NOW PAYING 4 per cent OFFICE HOURS 9 A. M. to 4 P. M. Saturdays 9 A. M. to 12 N. Thursday Evenings 7 to 8 ROBERT RUSSELL, President C. W. JOHNSON, Treasurer M. J. BOWLER MANUFACTURER OF High Grade Wagons, Drays, Trucks Concord Buggies Automobile Bodies and Trailers PAINTING and REPAIRING OFFICE AND WORKS 200 Main Street telephone connection Holyoke, Mass. 135 Compliments of Prentiss, Brooks 8C Co. Flour, Grain, Hay Mason Supplies Quality Footwear of Current Fashions Year in and year out this big store will be found ihe foremost exponent of exclusive styles in quality SHOES, OXFORDS and PUMPS for young men and young ladies. PRICES MODERATE FINE HOSIERY TO MATCH THOS. S. CHILDS, Inc. 275 High Street Holyoke, Mass. 136 Compliments of WHITE WYCKOFF MANUFACTURING CO. E. H. Friedrich Company Plumbing, Sheet Metal and Roofing Manufacturers HOLYOKE MASSACHUSETTS BESSE-MILLS CO., Inc. The Besse System Store oF Holyoke Has stood the test since March 20th, 1890. We were never better equipped to serve the young man who knows what’s right in Clothing, Hats, Shoes and Furnishings. THIS TRADE MARK DISTINGUISHES National Blank Books FROM ALL OTHERS Loose Leaf School Covers in All Styles and Sizes 138 Compliments of Ely Lumber Company R. F. KELTON R. F. KELTON CO. DEALERS IN Fresh and Salt Meats Poultry, Vegetables Fish and Oysters 354 DWIGHT STREET D. B. KELTON HOLYOKE, MASS. 139 Compliments of COWAN TRUCK CO. Holyoke, Massachusetts Tar Why Not Put a Padlock on Your Bank Funds? USE “PADLOCK” SAFETY PAPERS Manufactured by The Perfect Safety Paper Co. Holyoke, Mass. 140 David McCormick and Son STONE AND GRANITE WORKERS Appleton St., Corner Winter St. Holyoke, Mass. SQUARE SEAL COFFEE The Aristocrat of All High Grade Coffees AT ALL GROCERS Roasted and Packed by Henry G. Sears Company HOLYOKE, MASSACHUSETTS 141 Morrow C Company JEWELERS AND SILVERSMITHS A full line of Optical Goods and Lenses always on hand We do our own grinding 281 HIGH STREET HOLYOKE, MASS. DIETZ BREAD IS GOOD BREAD 142 To The Graduating Class of 1917 QHOULD you accept a position of trust which re- quires a bond, we are in a position to give you the best for the least money. We represent the United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company of Baltimore, Md. John H. Woods Company HOLYOKE NATIONAL BANK BUILDING Ventilating and Exhaust Fans Paper Mill Machinery Specialties B. F. PERKINS SON INCORPORATED Holyoke, Massachusetts 143 Compliments of X ............... H 144 145 Kilburn Motor Car Co. REPRESENTING Paige and Dodge Brothers Motor Cars SALESROOM 15-17 Suffolk St Phone 3652 Compliments of Palace Auto Garage STUDEBAKER CARS Telephone 2005 WILLIAM ENGEL HOLYOKE, MASS. 14C SERVICE STATION 45 Hamilton St. Phone 2794 . ........ ■ .. • .W..:■:■ .Vrffl-y ,.... : . A.!■ :'' The Steiger Store is more than a store — it is a distinctive retail institution, established more than a quarter of a century. The Steiger” business has grown to most unusually healthy proportions, due in great measure to its daily practice of and strict adherence to PLAIN, CLEAN, HONEST, STRAIGHT- FORWARD BUSINESS METHODS We are here to serve you faithfully. We want this establish- ment to be known and spoken of as the rendezvous of all classes of | the communities and where everyone is dealt with in absolute fairness. Our affiliation with six other large and progressive Steiger” stores enables us to offer seasonable and dependable merchandise at prices that cannot be equaled by other houses in this vicinity. A. STEIGER CO. HOLYOKE, MASS. Seven Progressive Stores PICTURE FRAMING of QUALITY Special prices on DIPLOMAS and CLASS PICTURES The Fitzgerald Book and Art Co. INCORPORATED Compliments of C. G. BURNHAM 147 Girard’s Commercial Photo Shop You are cordially invited at all times to view our Art Gallery of Kiograph Specialties 361 High St. Mills-Alderman Bldg. Holyoke, Mass. Compliments of SMITH BROTHERS Jewelers, Opticians and Engravers 183 HIGH STREET J. G. HEIDNER SON MEHLIN Pianos and Players VICTROLAS - GRAFONOLAS - EDISON DISCS 286-290 Maple Street “Holyoke’s Music Centre” Don’t Be Fooled when having your picture made. The best is none too good. GORDON STUDIO 343 High Street Quality is our silent salesman Estimates Gladly Furnished Telephone Connection W. F. Wheelock Co. WALL PAPER PAINTS, ETC. 147 Main Street Holyoke, Mass. ROCHESTER POOL AND BILLIARD PARLORS Best equipped and conduct- ed rooms in New England Rackliffe Building ONE FLIGHT Suffolk Street Compliments of Parsons Paper Company SPORTING AND RUBBER GOODS AUTO TIRES and ” ADLAKE ” ACCESSORIES BICYCLES The Ailing Rubber Company 352 High Street Holyoke, Mass. 149 When considering the purchase of a fine Watch, Watch Chain, Pendant, Necklace or Ring, remember a reliable store at 280 1-2 High Street— A. E. LEE Jeweler and Optician Consider the Economy offered by our auto livery. You enjoy a car that gives all the comfort of a privately owned vehicle but you escape most of the expense. You pay only while you ride. You are not charged for time when your own car would be idle — and your chauffeur bust; at the same occupation. Furniture and Piano Moving, Baggage Transfer, Carpet Cleaning. M. J. LAPORTE, Inc. Highland Manufacturing Co. SCHOOL PAPERS 525 Main Street, Holyoke, Massachusetts Compliments of YOERG’S 8-0-4 GARAGE Holyoke, Mass. 150 Suffolk Shoe Repairing Co. 23 SUFFOLK STREFT Complete Factory Equipment. Experts on high class Shoe Repairing. Shoes called for and delivered. On way to Suffolk Theatre. Step off High Street. Phone 3003 Compliments of McLEAN BROTHERS Holyoke’s Leading Furniture Store 384 High Street Next to City National Bank MARTIN JUDGE School Supplies 137 Main Street Holyoke, Massachusetts Modem Shoe Repairing Men’s Taps Sewed 70 cents Ladies’ Taps Sewed : 60 cents NAPOLEON BAIL 154 High St., Cor. Hampden, Holyoke, Mass. ALL WORK GUARANTEED v: .. 3-7 TELEPHONE CONNECTIONS 151 Holyoke, Mass.