Leominster High School - Magnet Yearbook (Leominster, MA)

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eee MAGNET AERONAUTICAL CLUB AEFRONAUTICAL CLUB ACTIVITIES One of the most interesting of the extra-curricular activities is the Aeronautical Society, established for promoting a knowledge of and an interest in aviation, in this High School. At the beginning of the year the Club studied simple aero-dynamics, from parts of airplanes which various members were fortunate in procuring for Club use. Later the Club turned from that phase to the more complex and interesting subjects of motor design, advanced aerodynamics, propeller construc- tion, and the theory of flight. On the afternoon of Thursday, December thirteenth, the Club took a trip to the Worcester Airport where Lieutenant MacWilliams showed us the hangar and field equipment, and the lighting facilities. The boys were particularly interested in the five hundred thousand candle power flood light, and in the beacon which automatically flashes the letter W in Morse code. On the whole. the Club’s activities for the year have been very interesting and instructive. Al] the members sincerely hope that this club will be continued every year from now on. OFFICERS President—LAWRENCE BROWN Vice-President—DovuaGguias Eaton Secretary and Treasurer—ApbrIAN BourDON

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THE MAGNET ORCHESTRA ORCHESTRA The past sc hool year has been a very successful one for the high school orchestra. Under Miss Brown's direction, the members have practiced faithfully, and they showed the results of their efforts in a concert on June 7. The orchestra has played for many of the regular assemblies as well as for the special assemblies of February 22 and May 29. The members have also played at other school affairs. They furnished music at both the annual Senior play and the Dramatic Club play. The orchestra was represented at the Worcester County ‘Teachers’ Convention, when George Lavallee, Herman Stone and Matthew Strypek played in the All Worcester County Orchestra. The county Patriotic Lodge meeting at the City Hall was also furnished music by three more orchestra members. Herman Stone, Madelaine Murphy and Ethel Johnson. ‘The orchestra next played for the Teachers’ Association at Mr. Beck’s address at the Junior High School. Recently a double bass viol has been added to the instruments, and this, combined with the fact that a large group is joining next year, makes the future look very bright for the high school orchestra.

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—— THE MAGNE 1 —— OO aa DEBATING TEAYXI DEBATING TEAM The debating season in Leominster High started during the second week of March. Under the auspices of Clark University, various schools of Worcester County were invited to compete in the annual contest for the silver cup presented by the University. Although handicapped by a general lack of spirited support and a total deficit of proven material, Mr. Rogers accepted this invitation in the name of the school. From the proposed question submitted to the committee at Clark, the following subject was chosen: Resolved, “That Massachusetts enact a law providing for the life imprisonment of habitual criminals.” On March 27 our affirmative team met the Northboro negative team at Northboro, while our nega- tive team opposed Shrewsbury’s affirmative group. Both Leominster teams were victorious. In the semi-finals, however, Webster, the present holder of the cup, eliminated Leominster in debates held in the respective cities. The team members were as follows: Negative —Felix O'Keefe, Florence Wass; alternate, Sirkka Linna; Affirmative—George Osborn, Kathryn Brady; alternate, John Haines. Mr. John H. Rogers acted as faculty advisor, and Miss Irma Skinner, class of ’28, now of Emerson College, gave invaluable assistance. In view of this season’s activities Superintendent Perry has advised a half-year course in debating oh o rae | and logic, which, it is to be hoped, will stimulate debating interest, and lead to continued and successful seasons.