Petersham High School - Hilltop Yearbook (Petersham, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1940 volume:

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The mat- erial is presented by the student body. It is or- ganized into its present form by the pupils in these two departments under the supervision of Miss Amsden and Miss Bond. ,... ....-. A -.7:Y- -Y-. W... .- 1 --. -, ........,...-....... ,.......,....-..-.-.. -.. ..,.,,..,.,, -.- i-- .-.. , ---.. ... ,. ---,,................ yl rl W 1 H I L L T O P S T A F F l 9 4 O i yi lk Editor . . Q . Robert Newbury t Assistant Editor. . .Richard Moriarty I i it Literary Editors. . . . . . . . Harriet Johnson 'Af Alistair Gordon AV School News Editors. .... . . Gcorgc Whitten ' Philip Amidon . . . . . .Fredcrick Snow Q George Bsrnes N Athletic Editors. . . . U . Q .hildrod MacNcill Horace Coolidge Alumni Editors . . . . . . . . Shirley Bryant Lester Armstrong Humor Editors. . . . , 0 . 0 . Roger Bryant Arthur Reid. . Q .. . . .Annie Mitchell ' Edwin Anderson Q Business Managers . . . . . s . . Robert Welch David Robinson 9 Art Editors . . . . . . . Claire Coolidge Luella Bassett. .Gerald Murcell Typist U - Franccna Matthews 5 Mimeograph Operators . . . Arthur Coolidge i George Kenney V V 5 Donald Banks i c ! I Art Adviser . i 'Q Faculty Adviser . ! 5 0 . . .Joseph Avery arl Robinson Donald Upham . Miss Amsden . Miss Bond 1 5 ll Ill llll ll I 'f?'T n elf: .f,v 1 -Ju Standing: Gerald Murcell, Arthur Reid, Robert Welch, George Barnes, David Robinson, Horace Coolidge, Lester Armstrong, Roger Bryant, Philip Amidon, Frederick Snow, Edwin Anderson Seated: George Whitten, Alistair Gordon, Annie Mitchell, Claire Coolidge, Harriet Johnson, Mildred MacNeill, Shirley Bryant, Robert Newbury, Richard Moriarty ..... OUR THAIKS TC YOU All of the members of the nHilltopN staff wish to thank everyone who had anything to do with presenting this edition of the Petersham High School magazine. Our special thanks go to the advertisers, without whose backing we could not publish our paper. We hope that all our readers will make it a habit to patronize them. we also wish to thank the advisers, Miss Bond and Miss Amsden, for their cooperation. We present this number hoping that it will be a worthy sequel to the previous issues in cn- tcrtainmcnt and interest. Cooperation is the success word for the publishing of a paper and thc NHilltopn staff, advertisers, toachcrs,and students all carried out their parts well. Robert Newbury, '40 g 'H: - 'F-'Eff-I Fw if ll pi if - ':i'gff Wi I1 ' I . A! Q f '1 -' . . I ' ' ......-.., 55.51 Qgiiiigglj if' I f 'Hg 'grgli -ll: ,.,' W 'fi' F -U ' K,., l?H 5 ELL 57:22, LL fi X?if,jl'7ifL.ILf41Z.1.f fimvgi-V 5 f Q - ff 1 'J I- i I L 'sWlQi -1 L 1 fl T mg?- f,- 5 -9 -Q.. H LIT Ei tfXTUixE OU WRITING AN ESSAY Harriet Johnson, '40 At the end of one English class your dear teacher said, nNow the literary committee would like some literatureg so to- morrow you will all write an essay.N That night, after the dishes were done the first thing you did was get a pile of paper,sharpen a pencil,and fill your pen. at down and pondered over all the possible subjects a few more which would be very interesting, but not or Nfhe Hilltoi.N Then you s and quite suitable f Then thought, since you had a good start,it would be all right, you to turn on the radio. After writing the title, while waiting for an inspiration you started beating with your pen in time to Artie Shaw. Your pen spattered ink all over your papen so you had to start again. This time you got along quite well considering that the telephone rang twice and Bob Burns was playing his bazooka. You struggled along as fast as possible because the head of the house said it was getting late and you wouldn't want to get up tomorrow morning. nYes, after I hear the news.n Then you started scribbling furiously and honed the teacher would feel in a deciphering mood the next morning. Then just as the announcer started counting the number of Russians the Finns had extinguished, you folded your paper and sighed as you signed your name on the outside. Remember? WANDERINGS Robert Newbury, '40 What a feeling of relief it is to forget all the worries of the day at home or school and go into the woods for a walk. The old familiar trails and cross cuts of the woods seem re- freshing and new compared to the bustle-bustle, hurry-scurry of everyday life today. The silence and serenity of the woods scenes seem to make one forget his cares. Many times I have gone for a walk after dinner and not returned until nearly dark. What have I been doing all that time? To my mind the piness away from the world. The animals bramble patch, perha' N f The answer is Hwandering, just wandering? happy woodfolk are an example of pure hap- noise and troubles of a modern aggressive are kings of all they survey, perhaps a s a hollow tree. Are they happy? I think the answer is WYes.N I believe that an afternoon spent in the woods can serve as the greatest way tc forget and yet secure the answer to a great many problems. Many are the shady nooks in the woods where one could remain to study the life of the woods. Souir- rels run this way and that, clattering and chattering among themselves. Small birds fly back and forth from bush to bush, looking you over and sizing you up. A rabbit pokes his head over a pile of brush and jumps away startled, only to return a moment later to take another look at the figure under the pine. The quietness of it all seems to soothe all the little things of life that bother us. When I return home a great feeling of refreshment is with me and alike a feeling of hunger, which leads me to the pantry post haste. The next time things seem to be going wrong join me some- where in my wanderings. HOW I FEEL WHEN MY REPORT IS WORS3 THAN EXPECTED Arthur Reid, '41 At thc end of the ranking period there is a great deal of excitement,both at home and in school when Mr. Arnold gives out the rank cards. Now, when my card is better than expected, I gladly throw it on the table for inspection. Dut, if this is not the case, I hold off until I have made a successful plan of attack. Also, I create a great deal of suspense by telling my mother I have an A on my report card. This trick will remain good as long as Arthur is spelled with an A. Upon looking at my last report card, my mother decided I must be a C.G.C. boy, but after a more careful examination she concluded I was an agent for F and F cough drops. Wow, when she asks why there are no A's a good excuse must be rendered at once. For instance, the Supreme Court declared the three A's unconstitutional, and if you can't have three why bother with one? Such excuses as those will bring amazing results. THE PEN Arthur Coolidge, '40 Pens are the transporters of men's thoughts to paper as well as the fate of many a man. There are large pens as well as small pens, and fountain as well as cuillsg but they all have the same power either in the hand of the rich or in the hand of the poor. The pen is used for practically all illegal as well as level matters. It was used for the signing of our Constitu- tion and Declrrntion of Independence. It has been used to begin were 's wfll as end then, to make trade treaties and to hieax then, and to convict es well as to nardon the hreikcrs of the laws. Tn: pen has been mdn's Chest friendn as well as his most nhittar rival.u H05 I FEEL WHEW I AV TRYING TO WRITE A CCNTOSITION AND CAN THINK CF NOTHING TC SAT Richard Moriarty, 'il I Well, this is certainly an easy suhject tc write shout, for ull I need to do is describe mv feelings at the present moment--ar perhaps that isn't logic, since if this is an easy subject, I should be able to think of something to sa'. iowever let's not worry our heads about the above circumlocution, but get on to the real story. When I am trying--oh you know how it goes--I do many strange and wonderful thines. First I dip my pen. Then I start to think of something to write. By the time I think of a few words, mv pen is dry and I redip it. At this romwnt I hear a few tords said on the radio, and my mind is taken away from my work. When I finally awaken to the fact that there is a blank sheet of paper before me, I have forgotten what I intended to write. At last I think of something, dip my pon, and--oh, what was the score of the last basketball game? 'Round and 'round it goes and then f.' I'll write mv comfodition, nohody knows. However, despite all these interruptions, in a v-ry dazed condition, I come to the end of an equally dazed composition, and pass it in the newt day to mv Enqlish teacher, who, when she trite to read my writinp, will alsu be dazed. S l'f.I.1kli INC I Claire Coolidge, '42 One dev I clinhei upon a chair, To reach the cookie jar, The chiir slipped out from under me, And 'roused my slecpinq ma. She heerd thc crash and came to see Whatever was the matter. She saw the cookie jar and me And you should have heard her chatter. But chattering wasn't all she did, She laid me on her lap, She spanked me till I was Ulack and blue and toy, I felt each sled! POEN Charlhs L. Armstrong, 4 Out of the solitude of Wight Whwrs in the studded sky the moon shows bright There suddenly aphhhrs a streaking light, Perhaps a meteor shootihf down thrmugh space, The winner in u heavenly race. The milkv Wav the Bear look OH .7 9 7 As the planet flashes fir , is gone. THE ADTTNTUAE OF A PAGKN Frederick Show, '42 Sunset clouds are piling hiyh, hihdlihg the craps with variai Hug, had ghd Orange, gold and hlru. TQ: than -and rcckjg stfmiers Climbs 3 travslhr on his way. The by vm: the stars ccme cut Diawuhds if thu sky Hhcvs. Then thg truvglwr gathers up Sticks and lays thsw in WH oak. Lurrr travsler f'r th ss hrmls Lain Q tn your ssfstv hear Wflv.s ir' cwwihsl Wurrv friphh! 151 tlhr tr-vf t'u1 trwzvnjrsr Qli'fhs Put .f rsmch hr shangihi jams, Fiiuzly the woltqs dlpart Shimbihz, growlinf, swirling, hrnwlihg, 'Til th: howls are wll thni's hhsrd F1-Viiill? Laci: oil hildn r ndihis. Truvhlsr, lay ,rhr wohry hued Ch tha hlstfsrm that's ywur hed. Thro gh the nifht a heathef baud Marches f rth th the great oak, Old und rrihklsd heathen priest Frvr the tr3e with shnrphhsd Knife Cuts 3 sprim of mistletoe. Ah, ihsv have not szsh him, hm. Mahy a HHH his safety psrilcd BV H tickling in his HOSG. Cnr poor traveler in this way Shaved tis psohle where ht lav. Us shoot the arms and drag him down. Spears are pressing on his chest. What will he 'our fate, O pagan? Will you he a sacrifice To the heathei's tribal god? In the outskirts of the crowd, Roman priest, your duty now: Save the stranger from the mob. Through the heathen with s friend Antonius forward makes his way 'Til at last, before the wanderer, Stops, and pushing Len aside, To the home of a native friend Carries the voor faintinn nun Through the crowd of heathen land. Bring the mistletoe along, It will dc for decoration. DISHES Harriet Johnson, '40 I hate to see the dishes in the sink, And from the thought of washing them I shrink, To leave them there is what I plan to do, Until my mother gets into a stew. She takes me gently by my little ear, nThe dishes must be doneg see hare, see here!N And so I'hurry with the suds and pan, And do my duty like a little man. THE SCHOOL BUS Luella Bassett, '43 My fathsr has a bus That doesn't seem to run. The trouble it causes us Just isn't any fun. In the morning it won't go, If it's cranked for an hour. It has to have a tow, Because it has no power. Sometimes it freezes up a hitg That makes my father cuss. Thers's always something the matter with it. You might know it's 'Bassett'sN bus. iv I -J l HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA Robert Newbury, '40 When chorus begins on each Friday morn, Each member appears with some kind of horn. It may be a cornet, or alto, or sax, Or a long trombone tangled up in the racks. We hear many threats from the violin way, As they struggle and struggle to tune up that UA? The drummers are ready to start their tatoo On the drums in an effort to Keep the time trueg While there sits the leader in the center of the band All set to conduct us by a wave of his hand. And soon through the hall the music resounds As we whirl and swirl through marches and rounds. It seems as though we have hardly begun When recess has come and orchestra is doneg And I am sure that we all will agree That this is more fun than a symphony. CLASS OF '4O Robert Welch, '40 Our hale and hearty senior class, Without a doubt we all will pass, And shed a tear on that sweet day, When into the world we'll make our way. We've had some fun at P. H. S., And we'll feel sorry to leave, I guess. But after all we can't stay hgreg The tax rate would be raised, I fear. We're as smart as the average, I would say, And with the teachers we have a way. For us this school has been a cinch. We always seem to get out of a pinch. Kenney and Coolidge are the extremes. They both play well on the basketball teams, But George likes the girls and Arthur does not. Still they both are happy and no battles are fought Whitten and Newbury are the real scholars. Some day they'll figure their money in dollars. They're right with the class to do their part, And they usually finish whatever they start. in-I if' v ri Y Harriet and Mildred are two of our nine, And, as girls go, they're mighty fine. They giggle and laugh and try to act dumb, But we're lucky they're not as bad as some. Buell and Welch both play their fiddles, And think that girls are just like riddles, For when on their fiddles they play UThe Bee,N The girls all head toward the open sea. There's Bryant whose camera is always near To snap a picture of any dear, Or catch a teacher with a push of the thumb To see and remember when future days come. TO SEE THE GREAT WHITE FATHER Richard Moriarty, '41 Before a conical tent of hides on an Indian reservation, Idaho, stood two men looking toward the South. They were both tall and lean,but one wore a many-colored blanket and the other a wrinkled gray suit. A close view would have revealed that they were both Indians. The gray-suited one spoke, NWhy do you wish to see me, fathern? nLook, my son. To the South. The white men are coming. They are taking up lands in our reservation. In the night they steal our cattle. When we tell them to give them back, they laugh. The men at the agency, they laugh, too.W Wwhat must I do, fathern? NYou must go to the Great White Father, in the East, and tell him to make his people go back to their land to the South? WI shall go, as you say, father.u The young man turned without further ado, mounted a little black pony, and disappeared in the gathering darkness. Now this was no ordinary Indian, for in his coat pocket was his most prized possession,a bar examination and a congratulatory letter from the president of the New York Bar Association. So he had, of course, a good knowledge of what to do on this trip, and of the difficulties ahead. About two weaks later the same lean man walked upthe steps of a large gnvcrnment office building in Washington. Passersby remarked at his dark complection and at the ease with which he took three stops in each stride. He passed through the tile- floored hall and stopped before a large suite of offices marked HHouse Committee on Indian Affairs.n A particular door marked ...... .-..-...,........-......,............................-,..... ....-.............1...-..-,-,..l.-- ..-..-.-..i......- -...,--........ T . ....... ...L 1 V Q 1 , ............. - ... .. -f- ..-...,,....-.......... -.............. ........ . -.....--..-.-..,... .. .. . P HMr. Jameson, Representative from Ohion caught his eye. HAh, yes, Jameson, he's the chairman. I believe I'll have a nice long chat with him.n After some bickering with the secretary, he gained admit- ance to Ir. Jamesonfs private office. About noon Mr. Jameson. and the Indian left the office. Mr. Janeson was speaking and gesticulating vehemently with occasional interruptions from the Indian's even, but not monotonous, voice. HYou must help my people. They must have land and food.H HI tell you I can do nothing for you! I am very busy. Go awayin HCome to dinner with me, and we can talk some more.H HOh---, very well.H They walked through the streets to a lunchroom. While they were passing through a dark, uninhabited alley connecting two streets, two large,shabbily dressed men appeared from no where. HO kay, mister, stick 'em up. You take care of him, Jake,while I handle Rain-in-the-face, here.W But NRain-in-the-facen didn't handle so well. He took each of the rough-looking individuals by the collar and threw him out onto the street, then drew his companion to the sunlight in the other street. They walked on down the street in silence until they reached the lunchroom. Then the representative from Ohio turned and said to the lean one, HI want you to come back to my office after dinner. I think we can find a solution to your problem.n USome Shootin'U Robert Welch, '40 One summer day while I was driving my little sport coupe through Cold Cat County, Kentucky, I saw a lanky mountain youth going in my direction. As I was making a long trip, I thought this young hill billy might give me company and information about the roads and country with which I was not familiar. He said he Ushore would appreciate a liftn and he fell,I would say rather than climbed in beside me. To start the conversation I asked him how the hunting was around there. We got to talking about guns and so I showed him a new Marlin repeater of high calibre which I had purchased a short while before. He looked at it for a few minutes and then said, HI bet ma grandmaw could do some fancy shootinl with an iron like that. The one shefs got ain't so good no more' it's one Dahl Boone gave her grand- ! LD paw.H . .. .. ... ..... -. ...-. . .. ,.-. ..,... --. -... -,.. ..- ,........ .-.-.. -....,....... ...- ,l-.,,, , V . .... -1. ui v...... -,- ......--.- -.-- 1... .-..- ...- ... ........ -... - - . ..- , ...... if-...- 3 ' JDid she ufzd to be e pretty good shot?H I ushed to be QOlltJ. HYer, still is,' replied my companion. Hole must be quite old,H I said. NNot so very,H he unswered, Hthough sho is Qetiine along into ycnys n little. dkelll be e hundred and five in Q couple of yearn and her not and pen both say sneld better be netting another husbfnd berore she gets old. Her eyesight uin't so good as it used to be, out us I was goinq to scy,tYothor day she was sotting on the veranda with me and some of the other folks when ell of Q sudden she grwos her gun, leaning nwoinet the rail, pulls it ut to hor shoulder, takes L quick aim, and firms. Wal, me lives on the side of e mountain tnd the vervndi oi our cabin fuses unother NOUUHTID with P three mile vellvy Between, Wal, I seen thxt she aimed in the genernl direction of the mountain, but I oouldnlt see nctning so I asked her vhut she shot xt. She said, HI snot at that no-ooeornt, good-ior-nothing, lov-down snake of a Rufe Tollivor. Hitch up the denouret and ie'll .'.' go over and sow nhnt kind of a job I done on him. HYou sew, our clan has been feudin with Ut4Tollivers since they mover into thote hills buck in l72O. I donVt knov what the fuss vis all tbout,oUt We shoots at them Tolliver skunks every chance we get. Hnnyhow, I hitched up the wngin and we drove across the vnlloy vhich I said wer about three mile or three mile and a halt. no drove up the side of the other mountain a ways and grunumnw siid to stopg so I stopped. She olunb down from the wagon and told me to follow hor. Le walked about twenty .if' feet through the orush, :nd ther in e clump oi hurd ook, laying flnt on his hevk,we seen Rufe Tollivor deedern e smolt.I was lookin him over n little cause I hndnlt seen m dere Tollivfr for tmo yeurs und then it vue just n baby Tollivor whioh me brother hed shot when he vas rntbit huntin. Pretty soon I hours 3 noise behind me and then I turned around I seen thot grendmnv was urge in. tel, th,t snort eurpri ed me cause I never seen her ery before so I asked her whft wus the trouhle. HSne says, Yltm, I was erying onuve Ilm nfeerd thot lim losing ny eyenight. Sew who? I plugged Rufe, plumb straight in the left eye,nnd I aimed fer his right one.YH Xllajf QV Cu il --F.J'LQfH -'N .............- ........- - ..-.... ..,. .- -.... .... .................. ...-- ...........-.- .... ..... ............. ..... .....-.. ........ . .......-. ...-.. ... . ....... . F:-M- ,---an i Wm V, 1 ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,..,.,,,,, ,..-.--,....,-..,-...-...,-... .--- ...-... I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I UNDER THE WAVES Harriet Johnson, 'AO It was when we lived up in Vermont, in a house which was in a hollow with wountains on all sides, that it rained and rained and rained. In fact it rained so fast and long that the only river running out of the valley, was blocked by refuse brought down by the floods. Therefore the hollow became slowly submerged in water and we, knowing happened at night, were in danger of situation now, we could have escaped we would have missed a very exciting I nothing of it, because it drowning. As I look at the up into the hills,but then and worthwhile adventure. of hed as father called me That morning when I crawled out Iour hired man was ill, so I had to help fatherj it was very dark without the electricity. I scrambled into my clothes and started downstairs, going by leaps and bounds, for it was late. Suddenly I heard a terrific splash and before I knew it, I was under water myself. It was not uncomfortable at all and we felt no impulse to swim or struggle, but father and I walked -along the hall three feet under water as if it were a common affair. he put on our coats and set out for the barn to milV and feed the cows and horses. I will now attempt to describe my feelings at that point. As I said before it seemed very codmon-place except that I felt very light and my feet didn't go where I aimed then very well, for the currents of water were quite strong. I seemed to be breathing water instead of air which was all right under the circumstances. The most annoying thing was that my heir kept floating around in front of my eyes, obscuring my vision. Venturing outside the door, we found it about the same ex- cept that the currents of vater were swifter. We could not see more than about ten feet, being under water, but I should imag- ine the whole house was submerged. Goiny along toward the barn I found it was easier to half swim along with my feet barely touching Tround than really walk. Katching father I saw he had adopted the sane method of traveling. Arriving at the barn we entered and found the cows munch- ing on hay which they found very hard to get because it floated around up by their ears. The cat was sitting by the wall with the water beautifully rippling her fur. Starting to milk thecow father found it impossible because the milk wouldn't go into the pail, but formed a very disagree- able sight like a miniature fog. The cat enjoyed it though, for she get up and swam over, making greet progress waving her tail like o propeller, and drank as much milk as she could. Since there was no use in milking the rest of the cows,xe went to see 7 F F how the horses and hens were faring. The hor enjoying it and their tails made a very impr they switched them in the water. The poor hens a predicament, for in jumping down from the spread their wings and had floated up and stay ing. It was a very odd sibht to look up and s dangling in the water. I grabbed a pair of leg down. When I set the poor biddy on the floor stay, and so likewise we pulled them all do eat. Going in the house we had water soaked for breakfast, for it was inpos enough the fire wouldn't burn. sible to cook, with many str . Upon rising we found that the water had disappeared, bu rather damp and soggy. The,most provoking thin would believe us when we said we had lived fo waves. We lived through that day which I'll tell you if you wish i ses seemed to be essive sight when , though, were in roosts, they had ed near the ceil- eo the hens' feet s and pulled them , she seemed to wn, so they could bread and oranges beoause,strangely ange adventures, the next morning, t everything was 3 was that nobody r a day under the .f . -,..-'- --...um b, ,,,,, in X I-FNIX S,-Q... ,-.-- xl!! T... .-. , 1 I , xg? l I I l ' r E ,si 1 Ii f F l r . r fl 1 iv l 2 1 pi I iii 1 I,-Kww N' . ' 1 ix SL.. ,, ,. hi 5 Qty. X 3 1 Q ' jf' Iyax 1 1 1 ' 1' ' A 'Q I a,,fI!A 35 x .. --- ,il -' ,., X 5 T-I ::- -- x If Roger Bryant Edgar Buell Arthur Coolidge 'Q R n. 'iii , 'L , wil? Harriet Johnson George Kenney Mildred MacNeil1 Robert Newbury Robert Welch George Whitten SENIOR S KETCHES CLASS OF 1940 .. 1 'ft' l A - WL Q'NeJ vgfg-- RMERHWMW Nl.zA3lf:j'l.33f'- Orchestra l,2,3,4 Basketball l,2,3,4 Hilltop 3,4 if Christmas Carol Efk5k if-A-TQ Roger has photographs of everything and everybody, i-.-L'-,L KY 5,52-gQ:1-fly?-5 great mechanical ability, and a dry Yankee humor. K,r XX' 554 fll ll EDGAR BUELL iff H Basketball i,z,3,4 Baseball 1,2,3,4 .yy FQ ,N ,h N Orchestra l,2,3,4 Tho Trysting Place was ny 1 n.v T-f - -X. X' Pu s IX6w Housokeeper XX V, A sir. 6 5 x I Billy is the janitor-'L A-l assistant. The high iff.. ylapxir' school will miss his pleasant disposition and cheer- ful sruilf, naxt, yur. ,,wqg V XMU ALTHUR cooL1DGE kp!,q:M1xffgWifiwax? Basketball l,2,3,4 Baseball l,2,3,4 Track 4 i.Qd,5vg'jy.3f, Qgfm''yw'Qyi.f5sgi., Hi1ltop 3,4 cm-ismas Carol I 1 'Fl 1 Ulf WN-Xl'-'.f'f 1 97 N'Zf .i 'D-,?3w'f, XV 310' TT fl A I y-20,1 Does Art arrive at school at eight o'c1ock in the .Nfl-' 7 ia' Y '-irif.,',,.,ijW morning in order to win friends Cgirlslj and influ- xim wkL2,'fg ence people Cteachersj? 5fwl'1i Mfo-. Yi y wffHiWwHEG?ie1Wsiti6rQM.a ff-:zz xf,-e if ff - f 'XM' Ji.T'fj- .fx Q., I.-1+ ' X152..? fE..-51154Lff'?TJr,-if-. Xia. lil. ---- ,'TT','j,2ff1::. , 1,5 Q,.m,57..ef fg?.5i M' HAHRIET JOHNSON rj' -i,:..:s jx? 5 A Treasurer l,2,3,4 Basketball l,2,3,4 Hil1top 2,3,4 , '-3 The Haunted Castle The Bishop's Candlesticks 2337 The Trysting Place gifgk ,.,'f 'QQ QTXQ TF- . 13' ' 5 ,- A gi' Harriet may be quiet,but she's active and efficientg :X kffmn Z A- Qhlfffrg 'u t , ho ll the bo s h nd over the'r :none to I- ' - 5- 5i',6 ' 'S gait Sep W a Y a 1 y iii? l lst? 'Y -I- rUl,,,,. I I r I -x W Q ' L xfk,,o' H CTORE' K'NN'Y X A Ae 'Q K, Pasketball l,2,l,4 Rcselall l,2,5,4 HHilltoeN3,4 f' inf 'Fry-sting Place 'X ,J'i -w -- : -1 .. t 1 ghfay FY 3 Georye is a hapby-go-lmcny chap who can brighten up ' K Va- ' ' V -- f . . . . X' hey C, I any dark day with mis gaming and laughing. He ad- .ff'f f Q32 mires the c'vcsite sex svme more than others. f, X l C Pk 2 f f l l r M, W ,fi M Q' . ,+' 'T.3i+u'+vs. i 1 ' x Z4-1, JV-.-, F MILDPFD mom-,HILL -ir, --V gn' -ll if , , wv,1 Wf,l Qiilm, J Christmas fTe.r'ol I-i1lltop 4 51 'J 'N' fwfy nhilnis another member of the class who proves that XXQVQE it isn't the oirls who do all the chattering and ty MT' . , ' 3 -, make all the noise. Although she has not been with f xi us all four years, she has gained a place for her- I Y self because she is very friendly and always will- t T ing to help. Sf Roslin NTWEURY g'? 1 President l,2,3,4 'Hilltopn2,j,4 Baseball l,2,3,4 lxfslxfl e.,, Basketball l,2,3,4 Orchestra l,2,3,4 ,4, yW J'K, nOh Kuyn HThe Haunted Castlen HThe Christmas Caroln gl-'pAV , .kwf HThe Bishoy's Candlesticksn fi:4rZ: ,fi A - fn h,',,lXQ 'QE .y NRobn is a star in his studies, too. Although a ' QQ,g f' Mffmf' natural born chemist, he hasn't yet found a test 5'HM fi l ltube which will bounce more than once on a cement 1 y, flyer: nosfii-wr 'FLCH Qtlqsifjil ' ' 'x - - 1 V Vice President l,2,3,4 Basketball l,2,J,4 N- fl: y Baseball 4 nHilltopH2,3,4 Orchestra l,2,3,4 M wgmfgmx H .ax HBisho.'s Csnilcsticksn nThe Trfstin Placen 4gX,.pltv4Agi', TMJ P 3 , NL 77. J .,.:i,..1,1.x'H'uN:Lr Us H4'hs1W: .G+ Bob is the suave gentlegsan from 'Tegtceful Hollo',.m He has, 'ssc 'ill egvee, outside interests especially X 7'l.11'fQ7 in the general direction oi' Leominster. my ' 1511: ,f . .:g': .- , ty ,-,-1 fws' X',Lh? V ' ,'1':wfsL'f 5- L . 1 It I fs-of ! 9- wi' I . 4-T 1 I- , - Agia.. T. o,-,jig ,nfgfl GVO'1GE 'HITTEN '- . Y'g 7 1-1.1m ' Secretary l,2,5,4 NGhr1stues Carolu .f ' NT , 4' XX fgflnmgmi fi.X Q HHilltobn3,4 -W - ' N , . X'g Q F59 lX:JQ, Georye is always FGHOY to help in any school ettiv- 1 mx li FQ fy ity and do his shire or e little moreu He is cne I , ' K t an gy, tybnlf of the class Hprofs,Htoo. 5 5' 'N . JP V iQ.QEl.fEQf 1 rjfl Cf V31 W 2 ss 2' , 25 ' 1111.734 I'?Img1A L + - iii?-lllL.ZI.'J.L.1l.,'Z U I. .l ll Q 1 1-A .X Q? 6 I ! I' 5 A I 5 , Y ll M ' Z 'I ii ': if I' ' xi I' 1 H' V Q4 ., Ns 1 ' ff,?2 I'j'.L'.tJi il' sf :Z Hi: H: x 1' W-, WPI 1- 1 I' F . ITV! IN 55-ik! !' if r11'i1lLiEigE-f1ii i1i 'ff' SCHO E Standing: Mr. Wheeler, Robert Newbury, Shirley Bryant, Horace Coolidge, Alistair Gordon, Philip Amidon, Phyllis Bates Seated: Paul Radasch, George Barnes, Robert Welch, Roger Bryant, Robert Towne, Edgar Buell, George Brunelle, Clifford Upham Standing: Miss Semple, Philip Amidon, Lester Armstrong, Claire Coolidge, Harriet Johnson, Ruth Murcell, Mildred MacNeill Robert Welch, Carl Robinson, Richard Moriarty Seated: Arthur Coolidge, George Whitten, Robert Newbury, Roger Bryant, Edgar Buell, Earl Cooley, George Kenney -L. CLASS CFF1CFLS FOR 1939-1940 Class of 1940 Robert Newbury, President hobert Welch, Vice President George Whitten, Secretary Harriet Johnson, Treasurer Clase of 1941 Philip Amidon, President Devid Aobineon, Vice President Ruth Leno, 3ocretmry Shirley Bryant, Treasurer Class of 1942 Alistair Gordon, President Horace Coolidue, Vice President Claire Coolidge, Secretary Freuerick Snow, Trensurer 1 Class of 1943 Georgo Barnes, President Phyllis Bates, Vice President Barbara Lawson, Secretary Fdwurd Anderson, Treasurer ............... .-.. ..1.......-....... ... -. -..............l.. ...,. .-. .,.....-.-.. .... .. .- .. -,. . - . .....i......i .-- -... ..........1...... fi--. M, , ,.. ,,- ,.,, ,-, .-- .. ,,., - -.......--,,.,-.. -..... ......-... ...........- I 4 I I 1 1 I N N iN U IH rl 1 1 . ,f. . -.-. , 1 . --. -.s...-,.. -..-- .....-. ,ff - ..., 1- . ..-... A scnoot CALENDAR VP 133 I fveptember Qdjchool opens. The question everyone asks is Hln what room do I sit?NGreat interest is shown in the new rooms and,in- cidentully,the new teachers, Miss Cooper and Mr. Johnson. 6 Miss Sample finds out that curtains in Room 2 do not al- ways roll as they should. 7 Physical check-up. Miss Sample is still struggling with the curtains. 8 Miss Semple solves the problem by assigning the care of the curtains to the senior boys. ll Football is here for a two months' stay. Bang-Whang-Biff! Oh well, it's great fun. 15 Sophomores are beginning to hold a series of class meet- ings in preparation for a Nhot timen at the initiation. 18 School vs. Eastern States Exposition. Results: Victory for the fair, as many seats are empty during this week. Bl Everyone anticipating another hurricane as of last year. Predictions flying around, but no trees or houses. 29 Warning Slips--Words of woe. If-N ctober fgficers of the Freshman class elected. bei, ll Magazine Drive starts. 15 Freshman Initiation is at its height. 20 Seniors cannot find an orchestra. 'J L3 Still no orchestra--Ho hum! 34 All quiet on Western Front. 'Twas different at P. H. S. Words from the exams are being fired at us in machine- gun fashion. Magazine drive ends. 26 Stocking-feet brigade in gym during calisthenics period. Dance tickets go on sale today. lfgfx wx 'h ,D II ff: .I I '.-1 1 . X ! IX! il I -1 . ,, 4 rg 4 C El Q 10 15 14 16 17 Bb 32 'J Q5 -'n :Jr sv a 'IQ lJL 50 Wuys ulect cittalvs sud wauvger Of basketball team. Jeuier meetilg. Kr. Clark shgws us some inttresting mov- lws eniiflsi Hiufuri Wu Mneels.n Simeene fslls asleep. ni ungt ar w It Tuoks geoi uyperienee in the art of sweeping. Sen- Lsri l-efra,e tae towi ball. Jsriur Aiilr-'-lFfhUT Coelidge present. S0 is Mal Hall's Drchestra. T lcdwrw' Test ntlen--Oh Boy! Sly-mu fwutkall -mme planned but rein stevs in and . .., . A , splzls 't. Wutienal Tiivmtlvs Week Engine. Pupils may be more studi- friig . unit 1 t ucit,sii' T sliuwv. Riirv. Hwofbell in full sting. Hr. Jil ou, NETTdHUUSGSLC supfrvisvr sf physical education dr pr I.. Fwitbill site- casualties--twc pairs of twrn pwn'F Fqw fisitfrg dura ii sine. Spit-balls at a new low. 3tiil ricuperatiui frvm visitrrs. Surprise quip in uhemistrr. Parks surprise C?J to teacher. Explosien ii lub--few mtrals hurt. '7,1 uhe?,'t3's flip rj'.sQ1:J This lay qnhs duwn in fsotbsll history at P. H. S. Dullest div ef Veer so fer. Thvmxsgiving fl. More Qrlhestra--qutting used to it. Play Qrestice. Miss Fester from Hehnemann Hospital talks tu tus girls this morning on nursing. Half day. Whoopee. Thanksggiviqii ffc'---Nc school. dx ,L E 5 6 7 8 11 12 15 14 15 18 19 BO 21 Q3 ...av 2 x 5 5 8 ecember fjramatics--more play eractice. Noon lunches were to start, but no one interested. Ween lunches start. We fatalities. Dress rehearsal without the dress. Dress rehearsal with the dress. Senior Plays: HA Christmas Caroln and HThe Trysting Place.n Snow. Gyr reconditioned. Ilot do-is--swell! Dates of exams announced Cgroansl. Lester Armstrong eats eandv in school. It happens once in a life time. Basketball physical exam. Christmas carols. Game of basketball with Rutland. Oops, I mean a six-man football fame with five men. Cf minor importance--exams. Richard Koriarty elected assistant manager of the boys' basketball teams. Exams. 'Wet rain,W says David Robinscs. Sad day for some exam returns and a look at basketball prospects. Game at Rutland. Good work, boys! More like a basketball game. Shuddors as exams are passed back. Candy boxes filled for the Christmas party. Miss Granger's room gives Nwhy the Chimes R5ng.W inuary ov of vacation over and we are back to school. School receives gift of 3 twenty-two tube radio from Mr. and Mrs. Greene. A winning game of basketball with Barre. New radio instilled. Assembly hall ooened at 12:15 each day for sociability. Extra long teachers' meeting. sl.. 1 ll 12 15 16 -N lo 19 23 24 25 26 27 30 r' l 2 5 7 0 U 9 14 15 16 Hill Billy swingstcrs in action. The unhqrmonic Hill Billy Crchestra again in agony. Boys best lrincctcn. Girls oven tno season by also winning Rain, slosh sn? Coolidgefs Hwbat notst lover attendance. Bsrrc boys and girls subdued by locals. Frosh bent gralmer rcom, liggt belox outside. Sophs subdue Seniors. Girls on sad end of score. Boys boat Templeton for the first tice in sim years. Hilltop meeting. C?l Added interest in dishvashing. Evoryono still in drcamlmnd. Levee last night. Hilltoo cicturcs arc takcn. J. . Miss Coojcr's sur rise quiz is expected. Chouistry class fumos itself out of the lab and gives the rest of the building a coughing epidemic. ebrusry un! Seniors io to Atbol to gut thoir oictures taken. Proofs or Hilltop pictures couo. Exam notice is yosted. Hdillyn Buell and a iew other fellows learn that tho Prince ton girls arc not so bad after all. A uusicsl cntortainuont committee is avwointed in Kiss Sumjlcls room. Is' school victory song goes over big. Senior: gat their proofs. All the hearts aflutter as vilcntiucs siread. Also E qrcit blizzard. Ho school. Sack to school to trim Now Salem. N , .......-- . 11. .iw .... ....... .. ..... ...-...-..... ...... ..........-. ..-......----ui...-... .Q Every body backg exams postponed. QNO Hear there is no more stnooi until March 4. Xfxarch J I c 4 School building almost forgotten. Exams. 5 More exams. Preparation for tournament. Big rally in gym. 6 Tournament daygeverybody excited. Good time for all. 7 Pupils out late the night before appear drowsy. ll Latin ll class starts extra daily session. 12 Sophs beat Juniors l8-ld in interclass basketball semi- finals. 13 Seniors defeat Frosh 35-6. l5 Sophs fall before Juniors l6-ll. 18 Ideas started for NGame Night.n l9 Championship play-offs start. Sophs 8, Fresh 6. BO Seniors defeat Juniors 2l-l6. Spring sprang a surprise and came in with a wintry blast. 21 Seniors are champs Sl-20. Welch takes a hand at teaching Senior English. 22 Greeted at sunrise by a snow storm. Arthur Coolidge pre- pares for trout season with ice-fishing aouipment. Base- ball addicts start moaning as three more inches of snow falls. 35 Mr. Briggs, manager of the tournament, Kindly comes to show us moving pictures of the tournament twr years ago. 96 Everyone has Wsnowfrightis.N fweather reportj 27 The air feels springy for a change. 28 Three girls and Fred Snow came in late. 29 Boys have meeting pertaining to baseball and track. Signing off with best regards to everybody, ' 'W iOLL T l'O3Il o March 1940 'O iichard Moriuvty 'rederiok Snow 'hilip Auidou 9 larriot Joxnson RECORD Lawsin PQOTQG Whitten tfrdy from ,Q March LQLO ?Qorge KCHHQY iichard LQriarty 'rederlck Snow 'arl Rahinson A 1, 2 fSE'3Te-- ----v-,. . 5 z i Q! :OLD G U' 5 Fmlli .,. 1 r 1 Rl, ,' I AP 1, , 'gf 1 Ncbv XQL, L , fxx f R'gx L-,I -,,, In 0--I X A1 I I ---- 1 I -1 ' ----7 ' DEL s N'N1MJfJ 'qy '--'---'M--js' -fx i i 1 f E J X -T T', -is-sg' 1' K ! iN ix j iloffigdmn or-----fl 'f,'IUNf,,1 1 --' I Nmfessfl l fo' f X ' rw I 1 LAX' N rf -' it we Q I ,lf-or-so AC, L1st Soptemher fifth we, the pupils of P. H. S.,returned to a trensftrned scho9l.Eesides two net rooms we found two new teachers. The sfo osnid roors were added to the hack of our school building. As to the tefcnirs, Miss Cooper took the domestic science courses in pLiot of Miss Waterman, and Yr. Johnson took Miss Wadsworth's place in tno grammer room. New put on your thinking can so you can Keep the following de- scription 11 thi rearrangement of the schonl straight in your mind. Nr. lohnson mas dived the upper of the two new rooms, and Miss Bond of tue commerciil department was given tho lower. The southwest room of the main bui1Miqf, which Liss Wadsworth had previously,was given to Miss Senpla, the sophomores and seniors. The freshmen and juniors,sujervised bv Vr. nrnold,are in th- main room in tho north- west corner of the eu ldisc. The corini of Mr. Jghnson relieved Hr. Arnold of one of the many jobs he ta es care of here at P. 3. S., that of supervising boys' nthletics end ohysioul tru ning. Aitar a greet ieol of worry and wait nz, Mr. Arnold had ac- quired an office with a desk and telephone. The desk furnished a gr at deal of muteriul for Mr. Arn3ld's wit, but now he has it, and no longer has to wander ao ut the building during his free periods. TUE FDESHMQN IWITIATION October thirteenth, Friday, found a great Nhub-hubn at the school. Mr. Arnold sat smiling from behind a desk which was well covered with red apples. To freshman would get the shinqle that day. hr. Wheeler had the top of the piano piled quite high with carrots which were decorated with ribbons. Miss Semple was musing through her pile of free 'semples.n At noon the faces of the freshmen showed evidence of a previ- ous bettlo although none had taken place. This defacing was done by theatrical paint, lipstick, powder and eyebrow pencil. Also, the freshmen were clothed in angel garments and other costumes. They were always enveloped in a cloud of perfume. Around eight oiclock that evening the freshmen, dressed as a Q rszsaumfw fmnrmnom L ,.3-f Ni,f,L :,' ' R uf' v e ,X ,IQI A A qi, lu '41 - ,ry ,B +5 3 x X, S 1 A-L.:4V!- 't Clk yr-gli 5' th. Q fill if X ffl l l r-jo -4 1 Nyv' ,f , K ..-Clin J 5 , K ' I .1 N X f '.1x ' m ' A L t I I I- I X' lixrhvfl I' If 'xi 7.7 Q, 1'fi3'.- ful' ' ' , fi H 't gf? K' 'xjhQt.....b,f, i , 4 A I - ' pl! 1 lil. fl f U WA T V- .R A .i S. . I W I A' x. ', 'D A . NQ!!,x. ,fl CSi'x family,composed of mother, futher, baby, twins,and the in-betweens, msrchod, walked, and hopped into the gymnasium whero the audience was waiting. A baby rode in an old-fashioned baby carriage which was doccrstcu with bright ribbons, and which stood tho weight in it until nearing the end of its journey around the hsll,whon the Wheel buckled under and finally gave way. It was propped no with a stool which stood near ond the progrim procceded. Among the stunts were a pi -oating contest, ring relay, races, proposul, spsschcs, and banana-feeding contcst. Iho frlshmcn por- formod their duties vory well. Rofrsshnents ters sold and dancing took place from 9:60 to 11:00. As the frcsumen omorqcd from thc gymnasium they voted that they wouli raisl bodiam with next ycir's frcshmcn. I l X H -1 uf xl X' ', in x X' N t ' ,IA 'J N 4 XX -X' 'x' . :N i. ','-g2T'4L A rlfixilxlf -I wil I ij , '- E- ff-T. Bib' ,XA xx' yin jf X . .Cf .f,.r.-,-. ..,. Af' 123 Q ilxrtfaiqvmff l awww. '.1?fu pei' Q-P V7Di5QlV'Pl WTS i 11,32 A41 IKE ' ,E X is . 1 V u! .xr -N V ,5',X,'xJ I Q1'5, Vw 4 fwg- ' -2 JWWWV ,ri fi' , j'AIir 7 1 1 I gil., V . , 'Nl V f. MA ff- ,s Aff X' 1 - - f- , If L., l i' 'X .f ,f ' '1 . 4. at X It was on Octobsr ll that Dol Obcrt camo again to sdow us his warss. Hu sharon his latest johcs with us and hc gave us sons fiRG pointors ou silosmanship and how to buy an advcrtiscmont or so Cif Wu JVQT OJGOHJ Tl But thc first duy To arousg mo ch onoughl. Anyway uvcrybody sccmcd to bo in tuno. 's rosult did not show it, rc intcrist the school wus dividcd into two t sms thc Potowotomico, lad by Block Hawk Amidon,and the KicKapoos,lcd by Blushing Rose Johnson. Tho soalps brought in were tallild by Shot- on-both-siuos Whittln. Although the quota was not rssched a prctty ! good showing was made, for the profit amounted to S48.4O. The total number of subscriptions was 84 with the Kickapoos winning. P f . y gijfassumf-xm ummmuom . J Nm ,it nflxiw ' i , Ute iv J , . .IX , JX , H XV I, :X I 94 , :K N ,KQ H . Ima cv -hw r U x N 1 ' --J' ',.f '14 .1 .1 fi' IPM! 'uf ' A . x ff, .JH f ,fx -1,5 lx ' 'X 1 ', l f . I in 1, .- i , fi .. e i lg- - fk.,,i-,l::x I. y .I y I ,,e, ,.,.fi,fl ,V family,composed of mother, father, baby, twins,und the in-betweens, m8TChQd,,Wi1KGd, and hopped into the gymnasium where the audience was waitiuf. A baby rode in an old-fashioned baby carriage which was decorated with bright ribbons, and which stood the weight in it until nearing the end of its journey around the hall,whon the wheel buckled under and finally dave way. It was propped up with a stool which stood near and the progrim proceeded. Among the stunts were a pi -eating contest, ring relay, races, proposal, speeches, and banana-feeding contest. The freshmen por- formcd their duties Very well. Refreshments were sold and dancing took lace from 9:50 to , ps v 11:00. As the freshmfn omorgcd from the gymnasium they vowed that they would raisc bedlan with next yoir's freshmen. x I 1-X X X xf x . ' 'A . N: ' f. mf . , , ff Xl r f X l aw y .v' N f hwfiy fx x-wyf ' Ji -L N K -la Y- - 'I f 'nhwlfww - 45 fi fr -'CNY '!,L:jHj?l ,:. l ..tl.4'.'xh-fxkx fkrtmleu' 'N .4A :i:-ft' Qlihfit vb X b xxx .rg V Ex., N--5 K I 1'-ras I , .',--'-AT i Ado xg- K. 4:1 ,XQTIX It A - ., V .lA.A.x1!-F V' . .X fe Ryu' gt 1 -' 'f'vrw 7, b. f I, Q' 7 N - . : N, -,1.A NA ,' ' If .,.. , W X- yt N XX It was on October ll that Dol Obirt camo again to show us his wards. Hu sharad his latest jokes with us and ho gave us some time pointers on silssmanship and how to buy an advortiscment or so Kif We over bicomo rich onoughl. Anyway Jvorybody scomod to bc in tune. But the first day's result did not show it, To arous: more interest the school was divided into two trams the Potowdtomics, lad by Black Hawk Amidon,and the Kickapoos,lod by Blushing Rose Johnson, Thu soalps brought in were tallisd by Shot- on-both-sidcs Whitton. Although the quota was not reached, a pretty good showing was made, for the profit amounted to S48.4O. The total number of subscriptions was 84 with the Kickapoos winning. f , , I nd I T , gx ' - Qi -Xu ., Q T., 1 . I-f 1 N.- ,X CN ,L 5 l i . Q icy.: x,g'J ? fl. 4 1 -ff ,v0,,1?'fV A 1,-pi 'gig' ,- ' yffgxl f. If 1 Xl A This yewr the uQn.0v plays marc 'Tkf Fhrigimnr Qnroll a drumntid adapta tiom of DicKwn's fimwas suvvy. avi 'The Tfysijng fine gd farce by Booth Turk ington. Followlnb HYJ LAL chgfuntuys pai rtcduriw5 siaff A CHHlQIHl5 CLRCL Fbennezar pcrwwqu . . . . bSUTgP Vhittnn Rob Crm gh.f5. ' , Qcrbtwfy- .lrtitx CoOlidJQ Fr J. hw 'ppwnw , . . F fur Sljanf Murl'y 1 f., . . . . . LL?u:Q 1emLurY Sglrit pf fkv.stpns fast. . hifhlrd morlurtg Viuion I Sf'f1g' if brhnclbfy. ,OvLjHL Tcciey iii uwbu. . , . . . . gvw'rL Woirh RU1,HH-' fr gc? . vurge Xcnney Vision iQ Fa. l'11. . . . . , AlLwtmLr Cordon Tw,vh., 4Pv.UyA Prxbl-.CHH1 FoHinscu LNWIWi 3UfFriU, yQlHC' Coolidge Visiun III Scrovgh as H yvutd. . . I1Wi: Barnes Girl. . . . . . Mildred NacNeil1 Syirlt gf 'hvist4Qs Frwreni . .Curl Fobinsnn Vlsivu I wr.. Grwqchitt. . Twih Murcwll R S152 . . . . . ffngg Icnuky Elin. . M4'-'yn Tjldes 'Qi y 'fw .ioloy Uoutnit Visivn II Frvf A Ylyiw . . . .Nuwrief Jvnngon DfV'C'f,liy Pfelwp, iff- .3 If1'wNJ Syirit ff Vhrlst as is Cove . . Lentev Armstrong Boy . . , . . . . . . . .Euzl Conley' TL? TmY3TINC FLAC? Mrs. Cdffif . .Harriet Jqhnson Lgntnlwi Tfifvi. . . . . . . . . Robfft Welch Mrs. fgzrip 3rivQC, his mother. . . . Aubh Nurcell Jessie rri,g3 hls sister . . . .Clilff TPULLJ e f 3 ,1 Rupert irlth. , J . . . . .Edmqr Buell Mr. Ingoldsby . .Gecrgu Kcnney Stranger. . . . . .Philip Amidon PRODUCING STAFF for SENIOR PLAYS Stage Managers. . . . . .Robert Newbury, George Kenney Proyerty hen ,... .... Fobcrt Welch, Edgar Buell Costume Committee . . UV....u. George Whitten Harriet Johnson, Arthur Coolidge Prompters ....... Mildred mmcNeill, Roger Bryant Director ......, . ...V,..... Mies Semple XNG pt- Eilxlyy -kXl' , 'NA f-, Y , me an J L.J1t'f f? y f ol , Og - YN lx A 9 oe at HX- ff iw to CL. CD 'XX xx ,ll j i' fxqy qgx f Rx I f I G QD- lfxk ' H43 49 NXJ X '7f,,. JN Xixxx ' fr M 4 l X I I - , ,ff in March l4,the high school assembled in the gymnasium forthe preliminary spelling match,hold to acouaint all with the procedure and give all practice. The match lasted one hour and went off very smoothly. The winner 'was Richard Moriarty and the runner-up was Morton Woodbury. The following is a list of the winners in each class: Freshmen l. Morton Woodbury 2. Herbert Lamb juniors l. Richard Moriarty 2. David Rubinscn Co pq April E 'hi April C5 . V April E N April Ts Sopbomores l. Ellis Barnes 2. Ruth Murcell Seniors l. Harriet Johnson 2. Mildred MacNeill 5, Game night ll, Spelling finals 17 and l8, Exams l9 to April 23, Vacation .-, l ,1,,.,H,,..-,... ..,. -.- -----1-A 4 ---- v1-W ' ,. .--.4 . .-,.f ,,,,,,.,,,,-...,.-.....----.-------4---'-r--- ' - -1 '- .--..:1 rw 1--1 i X547 TNT ' .A ! l ,Z 1+ g , N TV 1 x I -, , , --4 J X. 4 xt 1 X 1 1-X fff.-.gQ:ii iii J -Us 1 PO KT S mf A, ,Mn GP Standing: Ruth Murcell, Barbara Lawson, Louise Cooley, Miss Bond, Evelyn Mitchell, Ruth Leno Seated: Claire Coolidge, Annie Mitchell, Marjorie Banks fManager7, Shirley Bryant, Barbara Gillis Standing: Mr. Johnson, Donald Banks, Herbert Lamb, Roger Bryant, David Robinson, Bernard LePoer, Horace Coolidge, Robert Neve bury, Richard Moriarty CManagerJ Seated: Ellis Barnes, Herman Lawson, Edgar Buell, George Kenney, Donald Upham, Philip Amidon, Arthur Coolidge, Joseph Avery ,...q-A- di TT .Q ' f Chl R LS' I D 'iN R K t Tfgjl I xx 3 f P t x. Q, I 1 1 ff S7-4-fax .xx r V A nh yt I XX, . is 1 -' - ,I J -jfx! , 'V X 1 gl AQ 'lf X. .4 f X 'X l . 1 ? H11 ' h K I ' -.ll 5? 5 X wx tl g ua , K N f xx-, si LP! -3 f iv vv 2 f X, x. . Every Monday and Thursday the eighth period, from the opening of school until the basketball season,we had nalisthenics under the direction of Kiss Cooper. Breathing exercises were usually first, followed by bending exercises. The groans, creeks, and cracklcs of the bones sounded like swneone breskinq dry wood. While the weather was fine, we hud some snappy names of volley tall in the gym yard. At first we had lime necks, arms, or less, but after a few weeks of limborinq up everyole felt fine. At the beeinning of the basketball season we elected Annie Mitchell ciptain, Marjorie Banks business manager, andAgnesKen- ney cheer leader. We regretted not having Myrtle on the team this yelr, but did appreciate her comini out to practice and refereeing some of the practice games. Miss Bond took Miss Waterman's place as coach this year. PRIWCETDI l4--PETCRSWAH 18 January lt, l94l, Petersham Tirls had their first basketball gimc of the season, with Princeton. The girls marched out on the floor with their new maroon suits, with sold numerals on the backs of their blouses. The fine was very excitinq for both the audience and the team. Annie Mitchell, the captain, made nine pointsglvelvn Mitchell, our grinrwr room recruit, made seven points: and Claire Coolidge made two points. The score was Princeton l4, Petcrsiqm 18. BARHE 10--PSTLRSTAL 53 Jlnusry l5, P tcrshum welcomed Barre as its Quest. The game at the half was a bit one-sided, for Gaynell Stone, Barre's best forward in years pist, was not playing. At the half Pet,rsham was leading l7-5. This fave the substitutes a chance to play. With more cheers to spur tn: Virls to victory, we found that Aniic Mitchell, our star forward had mide a total of 18 points, while Ruth Murcell made 6 points, Claire Coolidge, 4 points, and Evelyn. Mitchell, 2 points. TOWN TEAM 13--PETERSHAM 14 January l9,Petersham greeted the newly organized town tear with Mildred Lawson, captain. At the end of the half, the game was 6-14 in favor of the high school girls. After a few minutes rest the girls were in action again. The last half was very ex- citing, with first a tie and then a one-point lead, the high school girls proving the victors with a score of 14-13 TEMPLETON 29--PETERSHAM 27 January 25, we welcomed the Templeton girls to our floor. The most exciting game of the season up to this time was the result. First we were ahead and then the score was tied and at the end of the first half the score wasild-15 in our favor. With a hearty cheer and a fighting spirit,the girls went on the floor for the last half. Our grammar room recruit, Evelyn Mit- chell, made l6 points, Claire Coolidge,6 points, and Annie Mit- chell, 5 points. Although it was a close and exciting game, we lost to Templeton by a sccre of 29-27. HARDWICK 27--PETERSHAM 20 January 26, Petersham girls played their first out-of-town game with Hardwick. The first half was very slow. Our star forward, Annie Mitchell, scored the only five points which Pet- ersham had at the half. Our opponent, Hardwick, made l5 points The second half showed better team work on the side of the Pet- ersham girls. Evelyn Mitchell contributed 9 points, Annie Mit- chell made 6 more points. The game ended, much to our disap- pointment, Hardwick 27, Petersham 20. HARDWICK 29--PETERSHAM 26 January 50, Petersham girls greeted Hardwick girls here. The first half was rather slow for Petersham in scoring, but not in getting the ball. Despite the heavy guarding the girls made an excellent attempt to win. Although Hardwick High was ahead at the half 20-15, Petersham girls crept up on the oppos- ing team in the last quarter to within three points. Claire Coolidge made 13 points, Annie Mitchell, 7 points, Evelyn Mit- chell, 4 points, and Ruth Murcell, 2 points. The score at the end, much to our dismay, was Hardwick 29, Petersham 26. PRINCETON 8--PETERSHAM 27 February 2, Petersham girls went to Princeton. The game proved to be very one-sided. The guards kept the Princeton team limited to only two foul shots, during the half, while Petersham had made l5 points. The last half gave the substi- tutes a chance to demonstrate their ability. Petersham made l8 points more: Princeton made only 6 points more. Annie Mitchdj. made the highest number of points, l5g Evelyn Mitchell made 4 pointsg and Ruth Murcell made 8 points. The score at the end was Petersham 27, Princeton 8. PRINCETON 19--PETERSHAM 58 February 7, a slightly-below-par crowd attended the Prince- ton glme. The girls played well during the first half. At the half Petersham was leading 23 to 9. During the last half Pet- ersham had an opportunity to give the substitutes a chance to play. Claire Coolidge was high scorer, making 15 pointsg Annie Mitchell made l3 pointsg Evelyn Mitchell, 6 points, and Ruth Murcell, 4 points. Again the score was in our favor, Petersham 58, Princeton 19. TEMPLETON 29--PETERSUAN 27 February 9, we journeyed to Baldwinsville to play withTem- pleton.The girls played a verv good game during the first half, but Templeton, with the advantage of having a tall girl, proved to be leading at the half 19-ll. The fourth quarter Petersham made 9 points while Templeton made only 2 points. Nevertheless Templeton beat us by 2 points. Annie Mitchell made 6 pointsg Evelyn Mitchell made 8 points, and Claire Coolidge made the greatest number of points, l5, which brought the score Peters- ham 27, Templeton 29. BARRE 17--PETERSHAM 27 On Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock, February l3, we played at Barre. Although the score at the half was 110 to'8 in favor of Barre, this did not discourage the Petersham team. In the third quarter Evelyn Mitchell scored basket after basket to help Petersham on for the victory. Annie Mitchell, captain scored 9 points, Claire Coolidge made 6 points, and Evelyn Mit- chell scored 12 points. The game ended in our favor, Petersham 27, Barre l7. After the game refreshments were served in the assembly hall and also the girls were entertained by musical selections, tap dancing, etc. NEW SALEM 16--PETERSHAM 21 February l6, Petersham girls greeted New Salem girls on our own floor. The game was fast and exciting. First New Salem had the ball and then Petersham. New Salem was ahead at the first quarter by one point, but at the half Petersham was load- ing l7-l2. Evelyn Mitchell was the high scorer,making 9 points Claire Coolidge and Annie Kitchell each made 6 points. At the end of the game the score was Petcrsham 2l, New Salem l6. NEW SALEM 16--ILTLRSHAL 18 On March l, the girls? basketball team was a welcome guest of the New Salem girls at the Athol Y.V.C.A. Despite the fact that school had been closed for approximately two weeks, the girls showed fine playing ability. New Salem led at the end of the first quarter, but the Petersham girls worked very hard in the second quarter and led by a score of li-ll. It was very hard for the forwards to shoot with Mary Cromvell, New Salem's tallest girl, playing guard during the last half. However, Pet- ersham made five points. Evelyn Mitchell proved to be high scorer making 9 points. Claire Coolidge made 5 points, and Annie Mitchell made 6 points. The gene ended with a tie score 18-18. TOMN TEAM S--PETERSHAM Z9 March C, the girls played their last game with the Town Team girls. Again the high school girls proved the victors. The game was very one-sided being,25-l at the half, in our favor.In the second half, the Petersham girls changed places with the forwards and guards. Evelyn Mitchell proved the high scorer by making 20 pointsg Claire Coolidge made l2 pointsgAnnie MitehelL 4 points, and Barbara Gillis, 5 points. Score at the end was Town Team 3, Petersham 39. AWARD OF LETTLRS During a special assembly period the following girls re- ceived letter avards: Annie Mitchell, Claire Coolidge, Evelyn Mitchell, Louise Cooley, Barbara Lawson, Barbara Gillis, Ruth Murcell, Harriet Johnson, Ruth Leno, and Shirley Bryant. A-f',v.' Ax. fling my -X ,I A A' L '-,rv X 'XI Ng' UA AV N FX5 3 A X ,X tl, , 5 , ., f7 2f':s ii . -.M 'ig - p -W , ..::fr fjf' ,'k3Qg QQI5f5g!b1 'GA -t f - . r . if ,-Q: , gi . 3 Ki R e ,, We , , 4 Zvi-43 ,. Qt? 2 'A Ala! il,-'J if if . g xg ,. EJ ..bfXii?,f l I 4 - . -vs: J ,..1-'FIZ , - ',.IF,4,'- -. - 1 J-f Y, - ' X I y,f4W,ux'j XXX. - M YLJA ic' !,-- hx? If N-' 32sin,se 0 p 6 During the fall the boys, under the leadership of Mr. Johnsan, had calisthenics in the ball field. After srmc Hstiffnexercises, the remainder of the time was devoted either to brief football scrimmages, or to racing. When the weather did not permit exercis- ing out of doors, the gymnasium was used. However, when basketball practice started, calisthenics were omitted. Mr. Johnson took Mr. Arnold's position as coach for the boys this year. Another change this year was the installation in the gym of a new homemade scoreboard which is an added convenience for the audience as well as the basketball players. George Kenney and Donald Upham have served faithfully as co-captains,David Robin- son as business manager, and Richard Moriarty as assistant business manager. RUTLAND 55--PETERSHAH 17 RUTLAND 22--PETERSHAK 11 The boys started their schedule after scarcely a week of prac- tice, with a new rival, Rutland, on December l8 at Petersham. Two games were played: one between the first and one between the second teams on each side. The boys fought very hard for victory, but the games ended with score for the first teams 55-l7, Rutland,while the second teams had a much lower score of 22-ll, Rutland. RUTLAND 51--PETERSHAM 17 RUTLAND 54--PETZRSHAH 18 On December 21, the Petersham boys played Rutland their return game at Rutland. Even in a strange gymnasium the Petersham boys im- proved their score greatly compared with the previous game. Never- theless thc teams still lost with the score of Sl-l7, Rutland, for the first teams, and 54-18, Rutland for the second. BARRE 17--PETERSHAM 23 January 5, 1940, found a crowd at Petersham gymnasium waiting for the Barre-Petersham game to begin. While the boys of the maroon and gold were warming up, Barre led by a few points. But oh no! T' I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 I I I I A I Petersham was not defeated yet, for in the last half Petersham passed its way to victory for a score of 17-23, Petersham. BELCHERTOWN 54--PETERSHAM 19 On the afternoon of January 9 everybody is hoping that it will be a good evening. Yes sir! the Petersham boys are going to Belchertown to try for victory. In the first quarter the Petersham athletes held Belcher- town to a one-point lead. The boys did exceedingly well consid- ering the loss of George Kenney for the evening. If more time had remained, in the last half Petersham surely would have come out in front, but the game ended with the score 19-34, Belcher- town. PRINCETGN 14--PETERSHAM 25 On January 12, the Princeton boys visited Petersham for an exciting game of basketball. The maroon and gold led the score 23-14, Petersham. BARRE 27--PETERSHAM 58 January l5 found Barre playing their second game with Petersham at I.H.S. At the end of the first half the score was very close. In the last half Petershan rallied and won by an ll-point lead. The score was 38-27, Petersham. TEMPLETON 17--PETERSHAM Bl January 25, Templeton came to Petershan to try their skill against the Petersham boys. Kr. Arnold substituted for Coach Johnson who was ill with a cold.The maroon and gold led during the entire game.Becduse of a wonderful passing attack, Peters- ham won Bl-17. HARDWICK 14--FETERSHAM 55 The boys fron Petersham bundled up on January 26 to travel to Hardwick, where they put on an expert performance. Peters- ham went down the floor for a victory of 25-14. HARDWICK 19--PETERSHAM 20 Four days later, on January 50, Hardwick came to Pctersham to play a return game. Petersham came through for another vic- ,- ...,....-..................-....-...-..-....... -W ....... ,.....- .....- .....,.. -..,. ..-., ....-...... .. ,-.... ...,.....-.-.....-.. ........-..-.-..-.... ......,-.. ..,... .-........,,..., ...... -..... -.... ................ ,-,...- ....... .i.--.............1-.... ,..... ........... .-........... .-........... ...,.......-. ...N ............... ... .. ....-... ..... ...... ..--. -.,i-..... ....... V... ......... -.. .. Q 1 tory with a score of 30-19. A PRINCETGN 20--PETERSHAM 29 February 2 found the Petersham boys and girls getting into a large bus, that provided for all those going on the trip to Princeton, and all seemed to have a wonderful time. The boys came out ahead with a score of 29-30, Petersham. PRINCETON 12--PETERSHAM 24 . February 7, Princeton came to Petersham to try to break Petersham's record of six straight victories. Soon Petersham boys changed their opinion, for the maroon and gold led through the entire game, ending with a score of 34-12, Petersham. TEMPLETGN 20--PETERSHAM 19 February 9, found Petershum traveling over a bumpy road to Templeton where the boys played one of their best games of the season. There were two minutes left to play in the last period and the score was 19-19. Then Templeton made a foul shot and won by a lead of one point, BO-19, Templeton. BELCHERTOWN 43--PETERSHAM 14 On February l5,the Petersham boys were in high spirits,for that night thfy were going to play their opponents from Belcher- town. The boys just cou1dn't seem to get going, but they did their best in the defensive game. Belch rtown rallied in the last period and the game came to in end with the score 45-14 in favor of Belchurtown. NEW SALEM 16--PETERSHAM 17 February 16, finds the Petersham boys awaiting the arrival of New Salem Academy. At half past seven they arrived. The game started and at the end of the first period Petershim led by one point. At the half Petershim led by two points. The score was tied at the end of the third period. In the last minute of the fourth period Donald Upham went into the game. Almost immedi- ately he was fouled while shooting, this giving him two free throws. After he had made both of these the game ended. What a hero! The final score was 16-17, in favor of Petersham. , NEW SALEM 56--PETERSHAM 52 After nearly two weeks of vacation the boys went to Athol on the night of March l, to play a return game with New Salem Academy. The boys were not in very good shape, I'm afraid,for New Salem led throughout the entire game. In the last minutes of the last period Cas it seems Petersham's fashionl George Kenney started shooting long shots from about the middle of the floor. He made at least four, maybe five, successful baskets, one after the other. I never saw such shooting in my life. The boys tried very hard for victory, but the game came to an end with the score 52-56 in New Salem's favor. PETERSHAM BOYS PLAY IN A TOURNAMENT AT MASSACHUSETTS STATE COLLEGE March 6, that's the day that is on the tongues of every one at good old P. H. S. Yes! the boys are going to play in a preliminary game at the Small High School Tournament which is being held at the Massachusetts State College. A bus was char- tered to transport the squad and most of the girls' basketball squad to the affair. Besides, a great many townspeople went. The boys and girls arrived at Amherst about 4:50. After the boys had enjoyed a dinner at the Hotel Drake, they met their opponents, Williamsburg, with a clash. During the first half of the game, the boys were leading, and at the half, the Pet- ersham boys were two baskets ahead.The second half started with a bang, for the boys, with a passing attack, took the lead in the third period. However, the boys from Williamsburg finally took the lead, and won by a lO-point victory, 24-l4. This is one game the boys will certainly remember for a long time. Those that played, as well as Manager Moriarty, Coach Johnson, and Mr. Arnold, were awarded a bronze medal. LETTER AWARDS At a special assembly meeting, March 22, the boys baskeb ball teams were given awards. A large letter for major awards was given to Donald Upham, George Kenney, Philip Amidon, Arthur Coolidge, David Robinson, Joseph Avery, and Herman Lawson. In addition, a small letter for minor awards was given to Edgar Buell, Robert Newbury, Roger Bryant, Horace Coolidge, Ellis Barnes, and Manager Moriarty. .-,X X 6 Q: ,sgfg Q,-f-.Ml .sp 'V' -, ' N ' .--nw., Tj Q54 kt' I AL U M Nl lyk il A !' 1 ...- , r I 1 ii QL .1.'5 r q4,,F,4.,.-1.5. 4-1. .... 1:1111 N 1 11' 21' I 3 ! ip i a 1 I , if H- . , .A f' fx P H 'ii FTS . 1 re V1 fix ffi 'diy i E li if ly! s 1 2 L T 2 Q ,Q tn ,,,Qf, uh-. EAL .Lg +54 J ,tg :H54x.M'b 1. zz X' .LX 3 K ixxyffi: is xkuxigy N J ' .-'N -..Q -W 1 N, 'H' J , ' ' ' 1. X ,I E f! 'J if xg 1939 Cf course you will remember Norma Marsh, the little pianist and sineer. Well she is now Mrs. Arnold Currier and lives on Main .D 1 7 Street, Athel. Margaret Preble, by the way, still sees plenty of HBudn Cool- idge. She is now taking a postgraduate course at Petersham High School so that she may enter Hahnemann Hospital. Another member of the class, Louise Cooley, is also taking a postgr.6uate course at Petersham High School. This year she has been a member of the girlsf basketball team,and a very welcome one too. Next year Louise intends to enter Hahnemann Hospital. Perhaps some of you hear Jeanette Berry's voice over the tel- ephone quite frequently.for she is now one of the telephone opera- tors at the Telephone Exchange in Petersham. One of last yearis basketball stars, Lloyd Mitchell, is now working for the Swift River Lumber Ccmpany. Lloyd has continued his basketball skill by becoming a member of the town team. Elbridge Bates,at present, is at home although he is studying to enter the air force. He has the town team basketball Ernest Bassett is working and is living at home. The class UFrof,V E Y in Chesterfield, f 'tween ,J4,LnJr,lx -f Jane Mag is new working Road, Athol. 4 q-xv also been Quite active this yeii on souad. nights at Allen's Foundry in Barre, erett Baoon,is now living with his sister metts. for John S. Troope on the Petersham F938 Everyone FGMGKVCFSWGHETLlSNRObiHSOH,th3t tall handsome fellow who was the class Romeoj well, Charles is now at home and is doing odd jobs. Lester Banks is working at Allen's Foundry, Barre. 1 - ,- 4 'STK ' inf If you should visit the Harvard Forest Headquarters, you would probably find Dorothy Berry, who graduated from Becker College last June, busy typing. She is living at home. Dorothy Davenport has returned this year to Northampton Commercial College. Barbara Bates is playing for the girls' basketball team. At present she is keeping house for her father. Walter Newbury is living at home and is assisting his father. This June Elsie Buell will be among the graduates of Northampton Commercial College. The star athlete of the class, Theresa White,is now play- ing basketball with the town girls. She is employed by a hat shop in Ware. Myrtle Welch is engaged to Edward Simmers of Phoenixville Pennsylvania. At present she is working for Mrs. Ganson. 1937 Ruth Wildes, a graduate of Becker College, is now working at the Diamond Match Company in Worcester. Raymond Proctor, who is now living on the Athol Road, Athol, is working at Allen's Foundry. George Gale is a junior at Purdue University, where he is taking an engineering course. When Roger Coolidge is not seen around town, he is likely to be working at the Shell Station in Athol. 1936 Mildred Lawson is working at Fishers', and living at home This year she is captain of the girls' basketball town team. The 4H Club in Petersham is fortunate in having Delight Gale as its capable leader. Charles Waid is attending an aviation school in Honolulu, where he is taking a six months' course in three months. Albert Coolidge is a Diesel serviceman in Hartford, and is engaged to Ruth Chism of Springfield. Another member of the class who is engaged is Douglas F135 aw x.. Phillips,to Doris Tolman of Barre. Doug. is working at Allen's Foundry in Barre. Leota Banks Proctor is living on the Athol Road, Athol. Elinor Walkins is working for Mrs. Withington Dorothy Gillis is playing on the girls' basketball town team and is living at home. She has been working at the West Road Inn. The captain and manager of Brown University varsity fen- cing club is none other than Donald Amidon. This is Donald's senior year. Nellie Waid Upshaw is living in Athol. She has one son, Arthur David, and a daughter,Nancy Lee. '93s Helen Nelson is teaching the third grade in Sturbridge. William Duane is working at Whitings Machine Shop in Whitingsville. On March B, l94O, Harriette Barnes graduated from the Worcester City Hospital, and is now at home. Albert Taylor, who is working at Allen's Foundry, is mar- ried and living in Petersham. Carrie Robinson is a governess for the Ericsons' in Inagua, British West Indies. Earle Coolidge is working in Barre at Allen's Foundry. Roberta Welch Banks, who is living in Petersham, has a daughter,Elaine Mae. Wayne McGinnis is working at the Metropolitan Water Dis- trict Supply Commission. Beverly Hackman is one of the telephone operators at the Petersham Telephone Exchange. Dorothy Finn, who is living in Rutland,is a secretary at Allen's Foundry. William Efesik is working at Hartys'. Frieda Wyman is living with her mother in Detroit. 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' fir, I ' 2 ' 7 ' ,uf i - 9 ? Q? '? 2473 7 '? 'Q 2732 I I r 2 r ff ' . 7:2 ' my '7 - I - 3 .9 7? Q '. 79 f- Q7 7 fp 7 '2 7?- 'P - 'P fp' 7 ' . , . Q. - .2 Q 'P . One day THOMAS BRUNELLR found his brother John out between the BARNeS reading HARPER's monthly. Hwhere have you heen?Usaid THOMAS. UI've looked all over TOWNe for you.H HI saw Mrs. PREBLE ANDVERSON coming by. We've been WARRINGaTON so I came out here. What are you doing?H UI came out to get my BATES so I could go fishing, but it's blowing such a GALE and it's so COOLey that maybe I won't. Say have you seen my LAMB?H Hvouf lamb! Are you LACKey ing? You haven't a lamb.n NI have too. I bought it yesterday.U HDid Mr. MUR CELL it to you? KENNEY sell me one, too?H HIJo. HWhy notin nIt's the LAW,SON.H HIS that your lamb, there?U UYes.N NHuh. It's no good. I WOOD BURY it if I were you.H Miss Cooper in European History Class: Vhat did a person dc when he went for a walk in Medieval times? George Whitton: He carried arms. George Kenney: I always carry my arms. Miss Semple: Where do all had little boys go who do not do their homework? R. Welch: Please, Miss Semple, to the pictures. Nr. Rush used to go into Miss Grin5er's room every Thursday m rning und ask thw children what they would do in case of fire Tnty would answer: Wdtund, turn, and march out.NOhe mrrning he went in und, not following his usual custom, said, Nwhet would you do if l spsrted to rake u speech7n One bright pupil, ex- pecting the usual ouestion und not paying much attention, imme- diutely spoke up, Udtand, turn, and march out.W Miss Semple: Lestir Armstong,you simply must stop mumbling in class. Lester: Don't be so suriousg I absolutely refuse to talk out ltud. Dnnnld Uphsm to Reid: You still take your mornin? bath, l sup- hose? Reid: Wevsr miss it. Sometimes I tire it hotg sometimes, coldg and when l'n ii u hurry, T take it fzr grinted. Miss Cooper: David Rohinson,are you so tender-heirted that you csn't whio organ? Duvid: Ho. Are you so tendor-he rted tears come to your eyes when ycu peel hvipless little onions? lf you have heard any if the following statements DOl'T YPU PELTEVE IT A curtain P. H. 3. boy is not interested in Princeton's girls. The Vote Economics department obtained u new stove. Soma one was smart enough to get 1 jon? on Arthur Reid. When thc Dr. walzs in for 1 check-up of the hearts of the hoskettill players, we doi't vwrry t all. Richard hcridrty lust the medicine Lit. Mr. Arnold h1s become 1 lilliyutimn. Donald has stepped goini East. fix Herman Lamson never Cisiles. ff XX The bell wfrk,o 'ith .',' tic clock. ,,fX Dirnthy and Agnes stcpned tulking. cAJ ff' lm Miss Bond isn't gnod ndtured. ,,v ff N Ifwd ztmra Anesrsfm 1. his voice. fgff-fg...,35--X., Duvid's Ffrd 'oesn't rattle shy more. '3M53Lf1dM,. Miss Somple never sets vft r any one. Q Billy ','., Vnrrinqtyn didn't ask questions. pil. I s l1sett's ms came tenure eras. gf-fAl'ld7 ' Ruih Leio walked uuright under a table. TE? I l Robert Welch never flirts with the girls. nl Efjgw Getrge Brunelle weighs two hundred pounds. Qi, qioipnfj The elicits in the high school ere the same. ' H' ' Gerald hurcell his stomped taking drawing. Pete Birnes has txhen A distuste for the grimmar room. The material rir 'The Uilltvpn was received without the persua- sion of the teacher. We don't miss the ciats with the former Miss Waterman in the Domestic Science room during recess and noon hours. Billy Warrington suddenly took a liking to Latin. Ruth Murccll has stopped talking to Donald Upham. Petersham Gym has a ceiling as high as the M. S. C. Cage. Shirley Bryant has stopped playing the piano at noon hours. Roger Bryant fails to get any candid pictures of the girls. Morton Woodbury got lOOZ every day in Algebra and English. Miss Cooper failed to give a quiz in Early History. I., We .----- We TN We l 2 6, K 'VVS yy -annum. We 5 m 6 wwe L jc ,ff-'X lie . .ig' AWN' Ve away-fy Wg We NFL 'jxf -'- We l'- f We X - Ji Q X, fr. X ,-. 1' 4' V Xxqxkiittxmmg QD We P'x Xxx Q::2bl We XXMX We 'NXl.f' We have have have have are leg have have have have have have have have Cwe have have the have have have P. H. S. INVENTORY a Bryant but no Longfellow a Coolidge but no Hoover. a Newbury but no old one. Welch but no rarebit. quite Armstrong but rather -weak. a Reid but no book. a Lamb but no Mary. some Barnes but no hay. the Banks but no river. some Snow but no skis. a Towne but no inhabitants some Bates but no hook. a Gale but no hurricane. hopel a Harper but no ferry. a Cooper but no nLast of Mohicans.N a Bond but no interest. a Woodbury but no Lifebouy Prebles but no stones. Kenney, or canit he?,,' K B. -. 1 JOTTINGS FRGM A CHEMICAL GLOSSARY Copper--Fellow who directs traffic. Alloy--Where you bowl. Acetylene--Moving into a new house. Oxide--To make tough boots with. Barium--What you do with dead people. . fe, Afuwq ' A Catylyst--One who owns cattle. K- MR it x I 1 I 1 aff 9 c xfsgvg f M f ,JJ X ' 'J - J 'him r Quick-silver--The lone Ranger's call. Carbon--Where electric cars are stored. . ',' Zinc--Where the dinner dishes are done. Nitrate--Cheaper than telephone during the day. Allotropic forms--Girls from the tropics. Boron--A person with unusually low intelligence. Vacuum--An empty space where the pope lives. 'K-,f G ,. if. Antimony--What a smart ei-wife collects. Saltpeter--An old seaman. JF, Iona-Used to press pants with. - thx Burrette--A style of hat. f,, fe Ammonia--Vhat people die of. ..,5 -.,3ki12:' Oxygen cycle--Latest type of conveyance. - v Cellm-Board and room free. Ffvohfhvn? Centimeter--Hundred legged insect. Electrolysis--Process of annihilating a person who has com- mitted a crime. Quartz--A measure of liquid. BONERS A neighbor is a person who borrows. I Transparent means something you can see through, for instance, a keyhole. Chemistry is the study of how a thing that is busted gets to- gether under certain situations, and how them that's together gets separated. Mushrooms always grow in wet places and so they look like um- brellas. A lullaby is when a guy wants to get out of telling the truth and hu makes up an excuse. Universal suffrage was when the whole universe was made to suffer. A gargoyle is something you swallow when you have a sore throat Property inherited from your father is called parsimony. A circle is a round line with no Kinks in it, joined up so as not to show where it began. A metaphor is a thing you shout through. An antique is something no one would be seen with if there were more of them, but which everyone wants when no one has any. He was arrested and held in custard until his trial. A trust is a large firm that hopes business will get better in the near future. COMPLIMENTS OF DK. 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